2010-2014, OK, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
, OK, Transcribed by Jim @
Blankenshipweb.com
Blankenship, Mike L. 48,
30May1962 - 06Jun2010, (FO), OK-442-68-4523
Blankenship, Penny 53,
30Apr1957 - 20Nov2010, (72), OK-443-62-7231
Beckham
+2014,
Carter, Beckham Co., OK, Obituary
Earl Blankenship was
born March 4, 1931 in Retrop, Oklahoma to Lillian Mae (Parks) and
Charlie Blankenship. He passed away October 24, 2014 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the
age of 83 years, 7 months and 20 days.
Earl, known to his friends
and family as "Beaver" grew up in the Carter area and attended school
at Retrop and Ocina. He along with his brother, T.C. Blankenship moved out to
Bloomington, California where they began working in canal construction. Earl
met and was eventually married to Maria (Frusto) Blankenship in
the summer of 1978 in Bloomington, California. After their marriage they
continued to make Bloomington their home until the early 2000's when they
retired and moved to the Carter area. Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching
OU football, OKC Thunder basketball games, loved traveling with his step-son
Bob and casino hopping.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, wife, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
Beckham Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Maria 74,
30May1936 - 01Dec2010, Carter,
Beckham, OK, IL-319-30-0136
Bryan
+2014, Bokchito, Bryan Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Durant Daily Democrat from Jan.
14 to Jan. 15, 2014
Opal Burnett a precious child of God and resident of Bokchito,
Oklahoma passed from this life in Durant,
Oklahoma on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the age of 92 years 2 months and 15
days. She was born in Banty, Oklahoma to Lee Roy and Rosie Edna Mae (Glover)
Bell on Thursday, September 29, 1921. Opal Bell married Ned Lee Burnett in
Durant, Oklahoma.
Opal was a dedicated member of the United Pentecostal Church in
Bokchito, Oklahoma. She enjoyed making beautiful quilts, sewing and embroidery.
Opal liked to work in her garden then canning the produce to enjoy and share
later with others. She loved to cook for her family and friends. But most of
all Opal dedicated her life to serving God while caring for her home and
family.
Mrs. Burnett is survived by her sons, Harvey Burnett and wife
Melinda of Bennington, Oklahoma and Delbert Burnett and wife Mary of Durant,
Oklahoma; daughter, Joyce Smith of Durant, Oklahoma; foster child, Debbie
Harrison and husband David of Bokchito, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Ricky Smith,
Terry Burnett, James Smith, Teresa Keel, Ruthann Plata, Aleesha Pratta, Melissa
Moore and Joshua Burnett; sister, Lorene Henson and husband Charlie of
Bokchito, Oklahoma; brothers, Delbert Bell and wife Clara of Bokchito, Oklahoma
and Vernon Bell and wife Mary of El Reno, Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, 19 and
one on the way; great-great grandchildren, 1.
Mrs. Burnett was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Roy and Rosa
Edna Mae Bell; husband, Ned Lee Burnett; brother, Paul Bell; sisters, Maydell Blankenship, Rachell Patty and Deuthal McCann.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 15,
2014 at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Bokchito, Oklahoma with Bro. Wyndel
Crites, Bro. Vernon Bell and Bro. Russell Horn officiating. Interment will
follow at Bokchito Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Smith, James
Smith, Thomas Keel and Joshua Burnett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Calera, Bryan Co., OK, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/330136/Glenn-Wilburn.php
Services for Wilburn A. Glenn (80) will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, April
2, 2010 Fairview Baptist Durant, Oklahoma, the Reverends Kim McGehee and Allen
Pate will officiate. Serving as pallbearers will be Jack Proffer, Don Weaver,
James Thrasher, Jeff Thrasher Ronnie Bowman and Stanley Goolsby. Internment
will follow at the Rosehill Cemetery in Calera, Oklahoma
Wilburn Ardell Glenn was born on Friday, June 28, 1929 in Courtney
Flats, Oklahoma to Earl R. and Lillie Violet (Blankenship) Glenn. He passed from this life on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Denison, Texas at the age of 80 years,
9 months and 2 days. Wilburn married Margie McGehee on June 5, 1951 in Calera,
Oklahoma. He was a member of the Bushnell Baptist Church. Wilburn loved
Bluegrass and Gospel music and playing his fiddle in several bands in the area.
Mr. Glenn greatest passion in life was cheering people up. He enjoyed fishing
and camping.
He is survived by his wife Margie Glenn of the Calera home, his
Daughter: Delie Gordon and husband, Billy of Bokchito, Oklahoma Son Stephen
Glenn and wife, Kathy of Calera, Oklahoma, Grandchildren Melanie McClure of
Durant, Oklahoma, Ryan Gearhart and wife, Lindsay of Highlands, North Carolina,
LaDonna Gordon of Terrell, Texas and Melissa Gordon of Dallas, Texas, 8 Great
Grandchildren, Brother Bill Glenn and wife, Dorothy of Calera, Oklahoma,
Sisters Virginia Slaten of Calera, Oklahoma, Lura Peoples of Silo, Oklahoma,
Eva Lee Hider of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, sisters-in-law Willie Pennick of
Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Dessie Luke of Calera, Oklahoma, Lenora Bills of
Bentonville, Arkansas, Mary Ann Lloyd & husband Cliff of Mesquite, Texas,
Martha Goza & husband Glenn of Calera, Oklahoma, Janie Pate & husband
Wayne of Calera, Oklahoma, Judy Yarbrough & husband Robbie of Mansfield,
Louisiana, brothers-In-Law Roy McGehee & wife Judy of Silo, Oklahoma, Troy
McGehee & wife Elaine of Calera, Oklahoma, Longtime Friend Joe Slaten of
Riverside, California Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Mr. Glenn was preceded in death by his Parents, Earl and Lillie
Glenn; Brother, Robert Earl Glenn; Brothers-in-law, Earl Slaten, Arvel Peoples
and O.J. Hider
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Calera, Bryan Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Durant Daily Democrat from Mar.
15 to Mar. 16, 2014
Marie Kearfott a resident of Calera, Oklahoma and precious relative
and friend to many passed from this life into the arms
of her Savior on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the age of 90 years 4 months and
15 days. She was born in Olustee, Oklahoma on Monday, October 29, 1923 to Jerry
and Anna Bell (Simons) McWilliams.
Marie met and married Jospeh Baker Kearfott in Amarillo, Texas in
1947 while working for Phillips Petroleum in Boger, Texas. Marie graduated from
the Utica School in Utica, Oklahoma. Marie retired after working for many years
as the office manager for the Durant Office Supply. She was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Calera. Marie enjoyed many things over her lifetime,
gardening, canning her harvest, crafts and quilting just to name a few. But the
most important thing to Marie was her relationships with family and friends,
she cherished the time they spent together at all times especially reunions,
and she never wanted the gatherings to end.
Mrs. Kearfott is survived by her children, Jo Elaine Harville and
husband Ron of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Bill Kearfott of Calera, Oklahoma,
Sammie Scharf of Ren Frew, Pennsylvania and Ann Sander and husband Tim of
Mounds, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Joseph Scharf and wife Tina of Ren Frew,
Pennsylvania, Tina Detwiler and husband Joe of Evans City, Pennsylvnia, Ronnie
Harville and wife Gloria of Castlerock, Colorado, Taleese Bohn and husband Mike
of Westland, Michigan, Alexis Dahlman and husband Tom of Austin, Texas, Vernon
Sander of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and step-grandchild, Wendy Sander of Bixby,
Oklahoma; brother, Charles McWilliams of Oleatha, Colorado and Gene McWilliams
of Boger, Texas; great-grandchildren, Ian Harville, Owen Harville, Christianna
Wahl, Gerrit Harville, Josh Bohn, Kenzie Bohn, Gabriela Bohn,Kyle Bohn, Douglas
Detwiler, Cody Detwiler, Alex Gilbert, Bella Dahlman, Booker Dahman, Jaxton Sander,
JJ Scharf and Joseph John.
Mrs. Kearfott was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Anna
Bell McWilliams; husband, Joseph Baker Kearfott; sisters, Livina
(Bea) Blankenship and Betty
Lou McWilliams; brothers, Lee, Francis, William, Hubert, Elmo, Audry and Jerry
(Junior) McWilliams; grandchild, Amy Sander Gilbert; great-grandchild, Jacob
Sander; nephew, Coy Lee McWilliams.
A Funeral Service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 PM
Monday, March 17, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Calera, Oklahoma with
Bro. Jacob Toews and Tom Dalman officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehill
Cemetery in Calera, Oklahoma. Serving as pallbearers will be Francis
McWilliams, Ronnie Hartfield, Dennis McWilliams, Tommy McWilliams, Joseph
Scharf and Vernon Sander.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Calera, Bryan Co., OK, Obituary
Durant Daily Democrat (OK) - April 22, 2014
Virginia Dare Slaten a resident of Calera, Oklahoma passed from
this life into the arms of her savior on Monday, April 21, 2014 at the age of
93 years 8 months and 1 day. She was born in Oklahoma to Earl and Lillie (Blankenship) Glenn on August 1,
1920.
Virginia married Carter Earl "Red" Slaten in Durant,
Oklahoma on September 3, 1938. Virginia was a member of the Calera Baptist
Church. She gave much of her time to helping others by working at the Clothes
Closet at her church. She could not stand critters up near her home so she
spent a lot of time killing snakes, skunks, armadillos and ants. Virginia loved
to sew for her family and tend to her garden blessing everyone with what she
produced from it. When she was a young girl she played basketball whenever she
could and enjoyed playing the guitar. But the most precious thing to Virginia
was her family and they time they spent together, she was the type of person
who gave of herself to everyone.
Mrs. Slaten is survived by her son, Dwayne Slaten and wife Lucy of
Lake Bridge Port, Texas; daughter, Doris Atwood and husband Darwin of Benbrook,
Texas; son, Ronnie Slaten and wife Terry of Calera, Oklahoma; brother, Bill
Glenn and wife Dorothy of Calera, Oklahoma; sister, Lura Peoples of Silo,
Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Margie Glenn of Calera, Oklahoma; her beloved
grandsons, Brad Slaten and wife, Mary of Hurst, Texas, Carter Slaten and wife
Jodi of Alvord, Texas, Kelly Slaten and wife Kylie of Sunset, Texas, Kevin
Atwood and wife Wendy of St. Louis, Missouri, Brandon Atwood and wife Ayde of
Benbrook, Texas, Ron Duffell and wife Mindee of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Micah Slaten
of Calera, Oklahoma and Matthew Slaten of Calera, Oklahoma; 15 precious
great-grandchildren and 1 precious great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Slaten was preceded in death by her husband, Carter Earl (Red)
Slaten; parents, Earl and Lillie Glenn; brothers, Robert and Wilburn Glenn;
sister, Eva Lee Hider.
A Funeral Service in honor of her memory will be held at 2:00 PM
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the Calera First Baptist Church in Calera,
Oklahoma with Bro. Jacob Towes officiating Internment will follow at the
Rosehill Cemetery in Calera. The pallbearers will be Virginia's grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Durant, Bryan Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on October 9,
2012
Maydell L. Blankenship, 87, of Durant, Okla., died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 in Durant.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First
Pentecostal Church in Bokchito, Okla. with Vernon Bell officiating. Burial will
be in Bokchito Cemetery.
She is survived by sons, Leroy Brister of Durant, Okla., W. J.
Brister of San Antonio, Jerry Dale Brister of Durant, Okla., James L. Brister
of Durant, Okla.; sisters, Opal Burnett of Bokchito, Okla., Lorene
Henson of Bokchito, Okla; brothers, Vernon Bell of El Reno, Okla., Delbert Bell
of Bokchito, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Durant, Bryan Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.holmescoffeymurray.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1708954&fh_id=11899
Maydell L. Blankenship a resident of Durant, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, October 6,
2012 at the age of 87 years 9 months and 5 days. She was born in Banty,
Oklahoma on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1, 1925 to Lee Roy and Rosa Edna
(Glover) Bell.
Maydell Bell married Kenneth Ray Blankenship in Hugo, Oklahoma on Wednesday, July 25,
1956. Maydell's calling in life was to stay home and care for her family. She
was very talented and enjoyed creating quilts and sewing. Maydell loved growing
flowers in her yard. She was a member of the Pentecostal faith and was inspired
by the music sung in her church.
Mrs. Blankenship is
survived by her sons, Leroy Brister and wife Gene of Durant, Oklahoma, W. J.
Brister of San Antonio, Texas, Jerry Dale Brister and special friend Tina of
Durant, Oklahoma and James L. Brister and wife Kathy of Durant, Oklahoma;
sisters, Opal Burnett of Bokchito, Oklahoma and Lorene Henson and husband
Charlie of Bokchito, Oklahoma; brothers, Vernon Bell and wife Mary of El Reno,
Oklahoma and Delbert Bell and wife Clara of Bokchito, Oklahoma; sister-in-law,
Barbara Bell of Pottsboro, Texas.
Mrs. Blankenship
was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Roy and Rosa Edna Bell; husband, Kenneth Blankenship; brother, Paul Bell; sisters, Deuthal McCann and Rachel
Patty.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October
10, 2012 at the First Pentecostal Church, in Bokchito, Oklahoma with Rev.
Vernon Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Bokchito Cemetery in
Bokchito, Oklahoma. Serving as pallbearers will be Walter Brister, James
Brister, Ray Brister, Kenny Brister, A.J. McCann and Delbert Burnett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Durant,
Bryan Co., OK,
Obituary
Published in Durant Daily Democrat from Sept.
20 to Sept. 21, 2014
Paul Leslie Leewright was born on August 8, 1925 in Horntown,
Oklahoma to Leslie Porter and Mamie Elizabeth (Collier) Leewright and passed
from this life peacefully at the age of 89 years, 1 month and 11 days.
Paul attended school at Oak Grove and later married Coryne Emma
Blankenship on November 4,
1950 in Clovis, New Mexico. They moved to Stinnett, Texas and Paul worked for
Phillips Petroleum Company as an instrument maintenance tech until his
retirement in 1982. They moved to Bryan County on June 25, 2013 with their son
and daughter in law.
He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Stinnett, TX and
he loved to design and build new things from old parts. He enjoyed spending
time on a tractor, on their farm near Bennington. Paul's favorite hobby was
"All you can eat Catfish" on Friday nights.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward and
Pervis Leewright; sister, Carol Hickman and his best friend, Lonnie McIntyre.
Paul is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 plus years,
Coryne Leewright of the home; son, Kelly Leewright and wife Sherri of
Bennington; siblings, June Patterson and husband Doyle, Ollie May Rogers and
husband Elza, Ronnie Leewright, Kent Leewright and wife Robin and Mance Leewright
and wife Annette; grandchildren, Bailey and Blain Leewright and dear friends,
the McIntyre Family.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 23,
2014 at Bokchito Cemetery with Pastor Glen Garoutte officiating. Mark Blankenship, James Heil, Wesley McIntyre, Travis
McIntyre, Joey Mullins, Marlin Blankenship and Shawn Blankenship will service as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Coryne E. Leewright – b.27Aug1926 -
Borger, TX - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJ46-RVNL
+2014, Durant, Bryan Co., OK
Obituary
Published in Durant Daily Democrat from Oct.
30 to Oct. 31, 2014
Coryne Emma (Blankenship) Leewright was born on August 27, 1926 in Bokchito, OK to Lewis and Alvis V. (Wiley) Blankenship and passed from this life to join her
husband Paul in Heaven on October 28, 2014 at the age of 88 years, 2 months and
1 day.
Coryne attended school at Banty and Achille and later married Paul
Leslie Leewright on November 4, 1950 in Clovis, New Mexico. They moved to
Stinnett, TX where she worked for 17 years as a lab technician for Phillips
Petroleum. When their son was grown, Coryne went to work as a janitor for
Phillips School for 12 years where she made many friends. She and husband Paul
moved to Bryan County in June of 2013 with their son and daughter in law.
Coryne was a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Stinnett and she enjoyed
spending time with family and friends, gardening and garage sales.
Coryne was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Leslie Leewright;
parents, Lewis and Alvis Blankenship and brother, Lewis Junior Blankenship.
Coryne is survived by her son, Kelly Leewright and wife Sherri of
Bennington, OK; siblings, Elaine Mullins and husband Bobby of Calera, OK, Mark Blankenship and wife Linda of Calera, OK, Bobby Blankenship and wife Erma of Stinnett, TX and Jimmy Blankenship and wife Joyce of Stinnett, TX;
grandchildren, Bailey and Blain Leewright; dear friends, the McIntyre Family
and six grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 1,
2014 at Bokchito Cemetery with Bro. Marlin Blankenship officiating. Shawn Blankenship, Marlin Blankenship,
James Heil, Mike Blankenship, Steve Wiley and Brad Blankenship will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Hendrix, Bryan Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.holmescoffeymurray.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2035140&fh_id=11899
Leslie Dewayne "Moe" Blankenship a resident of Hendrix, Oklahoma passed
away in Denison, [Grayson Co.,] Texas on Monday, March 25, 2013 at the age of 64 years 6
months and 17 days. He was born in Liberty, Oklahoma on Wednesday, September 8,
1948 to Earnest and Mary (Boehme) Blankenship. Leslie married Paulette Riley on
Thursday, December 15, 1966 in Carpenters Bluff, Texas.
Moe served his country proudly in the United States Army. He worked
at Napa Auto Parts in Dension, Texas and gave up the auto world to enjoy his
retirement this last year. Moe always enjoyed watching basketball and baseball
and was a big Texas Ranger Baseball fan. He was always ready to lend a hand to
anyone who needed help.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife, Paulette of the home; sisters, Treva
Traylor and husband Tommy of Dallas, Texas and Patsy
Schindler and husband James of Denison, Texas; brother, Jerry
Blankenship and wife Sandy of
Frisco, Texas; brother-in-laws, L. C. Wesberry of Hendrix, Oklahoma and J. C.
Riley and wife Carol of Bracketville, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Mary Blankenship.
A Funeral Service in his memory will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday,
March 27, 2013 at the Holmes Coffey Murray Chapel in Durant with Bro. Ken
Womack officiating. Interment will follow at Kemp Cemetery in Kemp, Oklahoma.
Serving as pallbearers will be Stacy Pebbles, Gary Capshaw, Brian Logan, Randy
Stone, Michael Schindler and Charles Williams.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
There are 5 different towns named Liberty
in OK, there is one in Bryan Co., JIM
Canadian
+2014, Mustang, Canadian Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Apr. 6, 2014
Ira Blankenship,
Dec 29, 1923 - April 3, 2014, Mustang.
Ira, 90, departed this earthly life on April 3, 2014. He was born
on Dec. 29, 1923, in Grandfield, Oklahoma, to George Samuel
& Iola (Barnes) Blankenship. Ira proudly served his country in the United States Army
during WW II.
Preceded in death by his parents; son, Gene LaDon; sisters,
Ida Schoonover, Lena Hill, Mae Logan, Norma Porterfield, Susie Hardcastle and Corine
Blankenship; brothers, Laurence, George Ernest, and Billy Don Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife,
Betty; daughter,
Patty Jo Barnes & husband Mark, of Mustang, OK;
grandchildren, Timothy &
Christina Barnes, of Choctaw, OK; Mark & Cyndi Barnes, of Minco, OK; Robin
& Scott Shelbourn, of OKC; Sarah Barnes, of Mustang, OK; Cary & Angie Blankenship, of Colierville, TN; and Wendy Simons, of
Scottsdale, AZ; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services to celebrate his life will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 8,
2014, at South Walker Church of Christ, 5217 W. Walker, with burial following
at Resthaven Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Yukon, Canadian Co., OK, Obituary
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - November 8, 2011
Ruby Ann Farrar March 9, 1942 - November 4, 2011, Yukon. After more
than a six-year battle with cancer, Ruby passed away peacefully. She was one of
two children born to and raised by Ozella Lister, Jim Carter, Gaston and Freda
Lister, as well as Leo St. Onge.
Ruby was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. She grew up in Maysville,
Oklahoma, and later Highland Park, San Antonio. She married Joseph Marschall
Farrar Jr. on March 18, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas, and together they had four
children. They moved from San Antonio, Texas, to Oklahoma in 1962, and she was
an Oklahoman the majority of her life. She spent her life caring for her family
and caring for others as a Nurse's Aide.
Ruby will be forever remembered by her devoted family: her loving
husband of 52 years, Joseph Marschall Farrar Jr; her treasured daughter, Ruby "Neisee" Denise Blankenship of Yukon, OK; her beloved son, Paul Eugene
Farrar of Honolulu, Hawaii; two grandchildren: granddaughter, Kristina Small;
and grandson, Mason Blankenship; and one brother, Vernon St. Onge.
Ruby passed from this life to join her children: daughter,
Cassandra Marie Farrar; son, Joseph Marschall Farrar III; and son-in-law, Michael "Bubba" Blankenship; who preceded her in death. Ruby touched
the lives of all who knew her with her spirited nature, her welcoming smile and
her sense of humor all the way till the end.
The family, at Ruby's request, will bereave her privately. A
memorial celebration of life will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carter
2011, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - September 4, 2011
Ruthie Odell Jack Gibson, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 31,
2011, at Ardmore, Okla.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 5, 2011, at
Griffin ~ Hillcrest Chapel with Reverend Bradford Buchanan officiating.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Ardmore, Okla.
Ruthie was born on March 18, 1939, in Ardmore, Okla., to Roy Lee
Smith and Verna Hazel (Petty) Smith. Ruthie attended Dickson Schools and later
received her GED at the age of 38. She married James T. Jack on January 14,
1956, in Gainesville, Texas. The couple made their life in Ardmore, where she gave
life to her four children. After a tragic accident that left Ruthie a young
widow, she directed all her energy to raising her three girls. She was a single
parent for 13 years when she married William Luther Gibson in September, 1978, in Ardmore, Okla. Ruthie worked as a cook in local
nursing homes until her retirement. She enjoyed working in her flower garden.
Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son,
James Leon Jack; sisters, Louise Chastain, Minnie Berry, and Nettie Jones;
brothers, C.R. "Sonny" Smith and Joseph Smith.
Ruthie is survived by her husband, William Buck Gibson of the home;
daughters, Paula Bumpass and husband, David, Stephanie Perryman and husband,
Clarence, and Kathy Jack all of Ardmore; step-children,
Mary Blankenship and husband, Terry of
Stratford, Okla., Linda Haynes and husband, Doyle of Stratford, Okla., William
"Bucky" Gibson and wife, Sherry of Ardmore, Okla., Joyce Brown of
Stratford, Okla., and Jackie Gibson of Ardmore, Okla.; four grandchildren,
LaCrysha Hughes and husband, Kelby of Ardmore, Okla., MaKenzie Perryman of
Ardmore, Okla., Amber Melton of Lone Grove, Okla. and Matthew Bumpass of
Ardmore, Okla.; one sister, Guardey Poe of Haywood, Okla.; nine
step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; Baylie Hughes and Nathan Hughes.
Pallbearers will be Clarence Perryman, Kelby Hughes, David Bumpass,
Matthew Bumpass, Billy Blankenship, and Eric Blankenship. Honorary pallbearer will be Jeffrey Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - October 20, 2011
Ms. Dequita Jo Ashcraft 81, of Ardmore, Okla., was born December 3,
1929, at Leon, the daughter of Verlin W. "Rip" and Anna Wrather
Ashcraft. She passed away Monday, October 17, 2011, in the Arbuckle Memorial
Hospital, Sulphur, Okla.
A resident of Davis, Okla., since March 2004, Ms. Ashcraft had
previously made her home in Ardmore. She was a dealer of antiques and also a
tax consultant for H&R Block. Ms. Ashcraft enjoyed collecting antiques and
served on the Ardmore Historical Museum Board for a number of years.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include two sons
and daughter-in-law, Keith and Connie
Blankenship and Bob G. Blankenship, all of Ardmore; daughter and son-in-law,
Suzette and Dee Paxton of Placerville, Calif.; two sisters and brother-in-law,
Gayle and Larry Hicks of Jimtown, Okla., and Joy Ward of Ardmore; four
grandchildren, Bryan, Shannon, Joseph and Tresa; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2011, in the
Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta, Okla., with the Rev. Ron Elmore
officiating. Interment in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Okla., will follow under the
direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Serving as
bearers will be Bryan
Blankenship, Larry Hicks, Joel
Hicks, Mike Mayes and Trey Mayes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
m. Robert Blankenship
+2013, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - February 8, 2013
Funeral services for Irmadene Mapp Blankenship will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Craddock Memorial
Chapel. Dr. Alton Fannin will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Chaney, Ricky Bean, Wayne Merritt, John
De-Hart, Robert McClanahan and Emmitt Hudgins.
Irmadene was born July 4, 1931, in Legate, Okla., to Sammie H. Mapp
and Mary Exa Collier Mapp. She passed from this life on Feb. 6, 2013, in Mercy
Hospital, Ardmore. She was married to
James Freeman Blankenship in
Marietta on Oct. 23, 1954. She was a longtime Ardmore resident. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church and was active in her Sunday school class
and Keenager choir until her health began to fail. She was a faithful Christian
witness.
Irmadene loved to write poetry and she left behind a legacy of
beautiful poems. She was a founding member of the Hallmark Extension Group
where she served in many capacities. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend.
She is survived by her husband,
Freeman, of the home; and two sons, David
Blankenship and Lynn Blankenship, both of Ardmore.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - February 26, 2013
Christopher Michael Trueblood made the journey to spend eternity
with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in
Ardmore, Oklahoma, with his family and friends beside him, after a long fight
with cancer.
Funeral services for Chris are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday,
February 27, 2013, at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Ardmore, Oklahoma, with
Father Tom Dowdell of-ficiating. There will be a wake ceremony from 6 to 7
followed by visitation this evening at the chapel of Craddock Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Harold Wegner, Martin Jacobi, Lester Greathouse, Everett
Lawson, Larry Roberts and Ronnie Westfall. Honorary pallbearers will be the
many "regulars" of the Red Barn.
Chris was born April 29, 1943, in Oklahoma City, to the late
Sequoyah Euvaughn Trueblood and Amy Mills Tucker. He began his childhood
education at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Oklahoma City and later attended
St. Joseph Catholic Preparatory School in Muskogee where he was the
salutatorian of his junior high class. The remaining of his high school
education was at Stroud, Oklahoma. Along with his achievements in academics, he
excelled in football, where they were a state contender, a member of the
basketball state championship team, and track, which he set a state record in
pole vaulting.
Upon his graduation, he
joined the United States Marines, and after serving his four-year term, he
attended Murray State College in Tishomingo on a football scholarship. There he
met his wife of 47 years, Dana Kay Blankenship. They were married in June of 1965. He
continued his education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he
received both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in
education. His many years of coaching began in Texas, Whitesboro being the
first, and later Sherman High ISD and Pottsboro High School. The remaining 18
years of his coaching/teaching career was at Lone Grove High School, where he
still holds the record for the most basketball wins. One of his former players
quoted, "One of the most underrated, intelligent coaches I've known - had
a way of getting across to you what was needed to get done."
Upon his retirement from Lone Grove Schools in 1999, he enjoyed
every facet of life, from being a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather
and great-grandfather. He was a skilled carpenter and loved to help his family
and friends with their handyman projects. He also enjoyed tending to his
vegetable garden, his Arkansas trout fishing trips, or simply hanging out in
the Red Barn cooking and watching OU football games with his many friends, but
most importantly, attending his grandchildren's many activities and sporting
events.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Landry Michael Swanson; his
parents, Sequoyah E. Trueblood and Amy Tucker; in-laws, Robert and Chiquita "Skeet" Blankenship; and a brotherin-law, Bill Beane.
He is survived by his wife, Dana; two daughters, Robin Dillon and
husband, Richard, Ringling, and Christi Swanson and husband, Lance, Ardmore;
four grandchildren, Logan Dillon and fiancé Keaten King of Ada, Jackson Dillon
of the home; and Carter and Cal Swanson of the home; one great-granddaughter,
Charley Kay King; two brothers, Sequoyah Trueblood and Tom Trueblood; and
longtime friend, Harold Wegner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - February 27, 2013
Lillian Ann (Eudy) Eads, age 72, passed away Monday, February 25,
2013, in Ardmore.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013, in The Chapel
at Griffin Hillcrest, Ardmore, with Pastor Jody Ham officiating. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Ardmore.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Meyer, David Meyer, Jesse Meyer, Ryan
Eads, Derek Aycox and Damian Lebron. Honorary bearers will be her grandkids and
great-grandkids.
Ann was born on October 1, 1940, in Ardmore, to Lonnie Florman Eudy
and Ettie Anna (Hawkins) Eudy. She married Paul Dewayne Eads on October 3,
1958, at Province Church in Dickson. She attended Dickson schools. She worked
most of her life as a homemaker. Ann was a member of the Southwest Pentecostal
Church of God and was devoted to her church. She taught Sunday School and was the Sunday School Superintendent. Ann was
always willing to give devotions to those who would listen. Ann was always
willing to volunteer for anything needed in the church. She was known by all as
Meme. "Meme" loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. Ann was
always lifting up her family as being the best.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Paul.
She is survived by her son, Tony D. Eads and wife, Naomi Copeland
of Dickson; daughters, Sherry L.
Meyer and husband, Rick of Lone Grove, Anna. L. Virgin and husband, Philip of
Ardmore, and Barbara M. Blankenship and husband, Rodney of
Burneyville; and brother, L. F. Eudy and wife, Henryetta of Richardson, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Ardmore,
Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - August 7, 2013
William H. "Bill" Allen, age 87, of Ardmore, passed away
on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in The
Chapel at Griffin-Hillcrest, Ardmore. Services will conclude in The Chapel.
Bill was born on Nov. 15, 1925, to John W. and Della (Blankenship) Allen. He attended
Springer Schools until he answered his country's call to serve in the United
States Navy during World War II. Bill served in the Pacific Theatre and on the
Hawaiian island of Oahu. After being honorably discharged at the end of the
war, he returned to Springer.
He married Zelda Doris Brewer on May 4, 1947, at Lone Grove. He
took a job with an outdoor advertising company posting and constructing
billboards for 40 years, retiring at the age of 62. He loved farming and
raising Barbados sheep and cattle and was an avid gardener. His favorite crop
to grow was watermelons. Bill was a member of American Legion Post 65 for 16
years and a member of VFW Post 15037. He was also a member of the Dickson
Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers
Claud Allen, Melvin Allen and Ervin Allen; and sisters Ethel Ellis and Essie
Pruitt.
Bill is survived by his wife, Doris of the home; daughters Linda
Crane and husband, Phil of Ardmore and Beth Murillo of Paris, Texas; three
grandchildren Nicholas Murillo and wife, Rebecca of Paris, Texas, Anthony
Murillo of Paris, Texas, and Michelle Ball and husband, Josh of Burleson,
Texas; and sister Marie Watson of Ardmore.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Hickory, Love Co., OK,
Allen, John W. 39, M, TX, Head,
Allen, Della 36, F, KY, Wife,
Allen, Ethel 18, F, OK, Dau,
Allen, Claud 15, M, OK, Son,
Allen, Melvin 12, M, OK, Son,
Allen, Essie 09, F, OK, Dau,
Allen, Ervin 07, M, OK, Son,
Allen, William 04, M, OK, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XC7G-VRS
2013, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The El Dorado Times, (KS) - October 19, 2013
Masie Jean James, 82, Ardmore, Okla., and a long-time El Dorado
resident, died on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Mercy Hospital, Ardmore.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sunset Lawns
Cemetery.
Masie was born on Sept. 22, 1931 in Bergman, Ark., the daughter of
Francis and Agnes (Boling) Mitchell.
She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1950, and on Dec. 25,
1953 she and Buddy James were married in El Dorado. He preceded her in death on
March 19, 1994. She was a member of Lake Country Church of Christ and loved
bowling and fishing.
Those who survive are her children
and their spouses, Mike and Debbie
James of Lone Grove, Okla., and Lisa and Curtis Blankenship of Marionville, Mo.; a brother and wife,
James and Linda Mitchell of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren, Kent and Renee James of Mansville, Okla., Michael Blankenship of Marionville, Mo., Kelli and Matt
Castleberry of Yukon, Okla., and Michelle Blankenship
and Amanda Blankenship , both of Marionville, Mo.; four
great-grandchildren, Madison James, Garen Castleberry, Michael James and Rylen
Castleberry.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy; son, Marc;
brother, Peter Mitchell; sister, Nadine Sutton; and grandson, Shawn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - July 7, 2014
Kenneth Coy Lamb was born on Aug. 18, 1924, in Dillard to Coy Lee
and Ruby Lillian Huddleston Lamb, and passed from this life at Mercy Hospital
in Ardmore 6½ weeks shy of his 90th birthday on July 3, 2014, after suffering
from a ruptured bowel caused by a blood clot.
Kenneth was raised by his grandparents,
Ambrose Milburn Lamb and Minnie Blankenship Lamb on their farm in Zaneis until age 11, at
which time he moved to Ardmore to live with his uncle and beloved aunt, George
and Faye Huddleston Jones, where he remained through high school. He graduated
from Ardmore High School in 1942, attended Texas A
& M for one year and then joined the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1943. He trained
as a bombardier, achieved the rank of second lieutenant, and was honorably
discharged in 1945.
He attended and graduated from Oklahoma A
& M in 1949. While at Oklahoma A & M, he
enjoyed traveling to Tulsa in his car fueled with drip gas and going to the
Cain's Ballroom, referred to by him and his friends as Cain's Academy, to see
Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. He allegedly would dance to Bob Wills in his
oil field boots. Following graduation from Oklahoma A
& M, he returned to Ardmore to work for the Jones Oil Company.
He married Rita Jo Sprekelmeyer in Ardmore on Jan. 15, 1954, and
they had been married for 60 years. He continued working for the Jones Oil
Company until 1964 after the death of his beloved aunt Faye and his uncle George's subsequent remarriage. Shortly after his
departure from the Jones Oil Company, he joined the Don Finney Insurance and Real
Estate Agency and remained there until his retirement in 1999.
Kenneth was active in St. Philip's Episcopal Church, where he
served on the Vestry, as Sunday school superintendent, and as an usher for
many, many years. Long-time Episcopalians remember Kenneth greeting them at the
door on Sunday mornings with his strong handshake and sweet smile. Kenneth was
a gentle man and a gentleman. While he was gentle in manner, he had much inner
strength and determination, and faced challenges in his life with grace and
integrity. He was a quiet man to many, but had a quick and dry wit and loved to
have a good time. He was loved and respected by his family and friends, and was
a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and brother,
and was referred to by many in the family as their favorite.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ambrose Milburn and Minnie Blankenship Lamb; his parents, Coy Lee and Ruby Huddleston Lamb; his uncle and
beloved aunt, George and Faye Huddleston Jones; sisters-and brothers-inlaw
Maxine Sprekelmeyer Butler and husband Harrell Butler, Fran Sprekelmeyer
Cusimano Giambrone and husband Leo Cusimano and later husband Ernie Giambrone,
and Jean Sprekelmeyer O'Heran. He was also preceded in death by one niece, Mary
Butler.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rita Sprekelmeyer
Lamb, Ardmore; his brother, Charles Lamb, Wilson; sister Donna Faye Lamb Crabb
and husband Doug Crabb, Oklahoma City; his son, Larry Lamb and wife Kim
Spurlock Lamb, Watauga, Texas; daughter Laura Jane Lamb Atchley and husband
David Atchley, Springer; grandchildren Kristina Martinez Herring and husband
Zachary Herring, Marysville, Calif., Amy Lamb, Arlington, Texas, Kara LaShay
Spurlock, Watauga, Texas, Angie Atchley Stull and husband Kevin Stull,
Lancaster, Ky., Julie Atchley Robinson and husband Tom Robinson, Bessemer,
Ala., and Mark Atchley, St. Charles, Mo.; great grandchildren Marlee Marie,
Lily Harper, and Zoe Mae Herring, Marysville, Calif., Diana Carol, Becca Joy
and Jenna Hope Atchley, St. Charles, Mo., Daniel David Stull and wife Rachel,
Moore, Joshua Jordan Stull, Lake Wales, Florida, and Noah Andrew Stull,
Lancaster, Ky., and Grant Henry Robinson, Bessemer, Ala.; godsons Brad Edward
Clowe, Colleyville, Texas, and Todd Berryhill, Marietta, Ga., nieces and
nephews Cindi Crabb Drummond and husband Gary Drummond, Oklahoma City, Douglas
Wayne Crabb Jr. and wife LuAnn Crabb, Keller, Texas, Gavin Butler and wife Gail
Butler, Georgetown, Texas, Gordon Butler and wife Briann Butler, Houston, Lucy
Butler, Kansas City, Mo., Beth Cusimano Casselman and husband Jerry Casselman,
Eagle Rock, Mo., Rita Cusimano Page and husband Joe Page, Manchester, Mich.,
Kathleen O'Heran McKay Stark and husband Reggie Stark, Calgary, Alberta Canada,
Barbara O'Heran Graveland and husband Bill Graveland, Okotoks, Alberta Canada,
and Patrick O'Heran, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; brother-inlaw Bill O'Heran,
Calgary, Alberta Canada; grandcat Maggie Mae Atchley; and beloved baby grand dog
Holly Rose Atchley, who loved to take naps with her PaPa in his big chair,
Springer.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, July 9, 2014, noon at St.
Philip's Episcopal Church, with Father Steve Bilsbury officiating. Inurnment
will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) Date: September 23, 2014
Mark Anthony Blankenship, age 33, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at Ardmore. Mark
was born on Feb. 5, 1981, in Ada, Okla., to Joseph "Joey" Allen Blankenship and Debra Sue (Grayson) Blankenship.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Nelda Cemetery,
Carter County, Okla., with Pastor Steve Skinner officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Johnathon Michael
Davoult, Kenny Don Eades, Joseph Blankenship,
Michael Grayson, Scott Park Hill and Andy Eades. Honorary bearers will be
Brandon Harbeson, Jarad Bowen, Jeremy Jameson, Chevis Piggee and Johnathon Lee.
He married Miss Stephanie Lavelle Johnson on May 23, 2010, at
Central Park in Ardmore. He showed his children how to work on lawn mowers and
bikes. Mark loved fishing and caring for and spending time with his wife and
children.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph
Allen Blankenship in 2003; and
grandparents, Betty Sue Blankenship, J. A. Blankenship
and Darrell Edward Grayson.
Mark is survived by his wife,
Stephanie of the home; sons, Evin, Rider and Trevor; daughters, Katie, Samantha, Breann, Kierston, Jaycon and Amber; brother, Jo Blankenship Jr.; sister, Joni Blankenship ; grandmother, Lula Mae Smith; and
cousins, Christopher Grayson, Michael Grayson, Andy Grayson, Brook Grayson,
Tabatha Eades, Kenny Don Eades, Sharon Grayson, Daniel Grayson, Donald Grayson
Jr. and Donita Hatter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Joseph A., 46, 13Nov1956 - 19Feb2003, 00000 (72), OK-447-60-9960
2011, Fox, Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - October 16, 2011
Services for Vivian Marcelle Hayward, 91, Fox, will be 10:30 a.m.
Monday October 17, 2011, at Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Healdton with Larry
Smart officiating, interment will follow at Graham Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Larry Don Blankenship, Kerry Blankenship, Justin Blankenship, James Smart, Charlie Smart and Roger
Butler. Honorary bearers will be Jerry Briscoe and Dennis Smart.
She was born July 23, 1920, at "Ragtown" Wirt, Oklahoma,
to Joseph Elmer and Mary Pearl Phipps Jackson, she
passed from this life October 14, 2011.
Marcelle spent her childhood at Fox, Oklahoma. She moved to San
Francisco during World War II, where she worked in the shipyards as a welder.
Later she worked at Macey's Department store in San Francisco as a gift
wrapper. After the war she moved back to Fox where she met and married Oscar
Hayward, there they made their home. In later years Oscar and Marcelle loved to
set out on the front porch and wave at all their friends as they passed by.
Marcelle took pleasure in having all of her family at her house for meals and
get togethers. She always had a pot of coffee on for anyone coming by, and
loved to visit.
Marcelle was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Emery
Hall "Papa;" her husband, Oscar; five sisters, Evelyne Harris,
Loretta Blevins, Maudine Smart, Charlsa Mae Ezzell, and Oma Ruth Norman; two
brothers, J. E. Jackson and Jessie Jackson.
Survivors include a daughter
and son-in-law Sherian and
Larry Blankenship of Courtney;
grandchildren Kerry, Larry Don and wife, Gina Blankenship of Courtney; three great-grandchildren,
Justin, Paige, and Taryn Blankenship; one sister-in-law, Judy Schworts; and a
host of nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Wilson,
Carter Co., OK, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/98151/Hacker-Lillie.php
A celebration of life for Mrs. Lillie Ellen (Stafford) Hacker, 93,
is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Wilson Assembly of God
Church with Bro. Wayne Howard and Rev. Monte Dean officiating. She will be laid
to rest at Hewitt Cemetery in Wilson with Rev. David Gardner officiating.
Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Funeral Home in Wilson.
Lillie was born July 3, 1916 in Stephens County, OK near Comanche
to the late Bob ”Poppie” Irving Stafford and Martha Emiline (Blankenship) Stafford. She went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May
11, 2010 surrounded by her family at a healthcare facility in Ardmore.
Lillie and the late Mr. George W. Hacker were united in marriage
October 24, 1933 at Ardmore. She attended church at the Country Tabernacle in
Lone Grove and at Rexroat Baptist Church in Wilson. She worked at Jims Café in
Lone Grove and was also as Nurse’s Aide at Memorial Hospital in Ardmore. She
also cared for people in their homes.
Lillie was a good Christian woman who worked her entire life to
better her children. She loved to go camping and fishing. She also enjoyed
having her family over on every Sunday for Dinner and games. She was always a
very generous lady, always wanting to feed everyone and she always found good
in every person. Her husband George preceded her in death after 68 ½ years of
marriage in 2002.
Also preceding her in death is her Parents, Bob and Martha
Stafford, Infant grandchild, Sherry Diane Hacker, 2 Brothers, Tommy and Fred
Stafford, 3 Sisters, Rosie Pruett, Betty Mitchell and Mattie Emerson and a
Great Great Infant Grandson, Mikey Lee Isaac.
Survivors are her children, Gilbert “Gil” Hacker and wife Becky of
Wilson, Billy Bob Hacker and wife Carrie of Wilson, Kenneth Hacker and wife
Jane of Lone Grove, Vera Mae Williams and husband Bobby of Wilson, and Loran
Hacker and wife Peggy of Lone Grove. Sister, Eva Stafford
Briscoe of Ardmore. 18 Grandchildren, 30 Great
Grandchildren, and 13 Great Great Grandchildren. Brothers in law &
Sisters in law, O.L. & Maxine Gray, Billy Floyd and Judy Hacker, and Virginia
Hacker, all of Wilson. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
other family.
Casket Bearers will be Grandsons – Wes Hacker, Les Hacker, Ricky
Hacker, Steven Hacker, Chris Hacker, Matt Hacker, Caleb Hacker, Bob Moyers,
Mike Hacker, Jeff Hacker, and Greg Hacker. Honorary Bearers will be Nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Wilson, Carter Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - January 7, 2011
Funeral services for Mrs. Essie Elere (Allen) Pruett, 90, longtime
resident of this area, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011, at
the Rexroat Baptist Church with Rev. Monte Dean officiating. Interment will
follow at Hewitt Cemetery in Wilson.
Essie was born September 23, 1920, at Overbrook to the late Mr.
John Wyatt Allen and Mrs. Della (Blankenship) Allen. She departed this
life Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at Wilson. Mrs. Pruett was raised in the
Ardmore area attending school at Baum, Marsden and Overbrook. She married the
late Mr. Leonard Bradford Pruett March 29, 1941, at Stobtown. They initially
resided at Stobtown, then Rexroat, before making their home in Wilson. Essie
was a wonderful homemaker and devout mother. She loved to garden and always
kept her yard nice. She always had chocolate chip cookies for her grandchildren
and was always an excellent cook.
Her husband, Leonard preceded her in death on October 7, 1985.
After his passing Essie started employment at the Wilson Nursing Home, working
in the kitchen for 13 years. She was always involved in church, whether it was
cooking at Falls Creek or helping Bible school. She was a longtime member of
the Rexroat Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, Leonard, also preceding
her in death was her parents; granddaughter, Jennifer Salsbury in 1997; three
brothers, Claude, Melvin and Ervin Allen; and sister, Ethel Ellis.
Survivors include a son, Allen Pruett and wife, Anna Lee of
Bartlesville; daughters, Betty Salsbury and husband, Boyd of Wilson, and Kathy
Roberts and husband, Gary of The Woodlands, Texas; sister, Marie Watson of
Ardmore; brother, William Allen and wife, Doris of Ardmore; grandchildren,
Michael Ann Schrick and husband, Chad of Broken Arrow, Allison Pruett of
Dallas, Summer Sanders and husband, Shawn of Wilson, Boyd Lynn Salsbury and
wife, Jessica of Chickasha, Geremy Roberts of The Woodlands, Texas, and Rebecca
Levy and husband, Mitch of Spring, Texas; and nine great-grandchildren, Noah,
Ben and Caleb Schrick, Mason and Bladen Sanders, Ashlynn, Britton and Bryce
Salsbury and one other "Baby Levy" due in July. Pallbearers will be
Geremy Roberts, Boyd Lynn Salsbury, Chad Schrick, Shawn Sanders, Mitchell Levy,
Mason Sanders, Marshall Mitchell, Larry Mitchell, Steve Watson, Bennie
Cartwright and David Norton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cleveland
2011, Moore, Cleveland Co., OK, Funeral
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - December 6, 2011 [Tuesday]
Blankenship, Victor D., 53, died Thursday.
Services 2 p.m. Friday (John M. Ireland,
Moore).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Moore, Cleveland Co., OK, Obituary
The American, (Moore, OK) - March 28, 2012
Jadyn Ivee Monroe Griffin, infant daughter of Clay and Maria
Griffin, passed away at the age of 15 days old. Services were Saturday, at
Fresh Start Community Church, in Moore, with the Reverend Jamie Storie
officiating. She was born March 2, 2012, in Oklahoma City. Jadyn touched
everyone's life in the short time she was here and will forever have a special
place in their hearts.
She is preceded in death by her great-grandparents.
Jadyn is survived by her
parents, Clay and Maria Griffin, of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Kaylee
Lyanne, Brieanna Michele and Taelynn Rae Griffin, of the home; grandparents,
Don and Karen Holsinger, of Wichita Falls, Texas and Peggy Holleymon and
husband Mike, of Oklahoma City, and Jack Griffin, of Red River, N.M.; uncle,
Don Miller and wife Beth, of Wellsville, Pa.; aunt, Crystal Holsinger and
fiancé, Kenny Hall, of Oklahoma City; aunt, Jennifer Holsinger and fiancé, Jay
La Brie, of Wichita Falls; uncle, Clint Griffin, of Oklahoma City; uncle,
Michael Holleyman, of Oklahoma City; aunt, Kerri Holleyman, of Oklahoma City;
aunt, Brooke Mitchinson and husband Jason, of Ninnekah; aunt, Kyle
Blankenship and husband Clint, of
Edmond; seven cousins and a host of other loving family members and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Moore, Cleveland Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on November 2, 2012
Collie P. Milligan, Jr., age 76, of Moore, passed away October 31,
2012. He was born February 3, 1936, in Seymour, Texas, to Collie P., Sr. &
Francis Milligan. Collie loved the Lord and was an active member of First
United Methodist Church in Moore. He worked for FAA as an air traffic controller.
Collie enjoyed fishing, traveling and of course, he loved airplanes.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Milligan; 3 sons,
David Milligan & wife Cyndi, Mike Milligan & wife Sandra, Anthony
Milligan & wife Desiree; 12 grandchildren; & 6 great-grandchildren.
Collie is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Eliza
Jade Milligan; 4 sisters, Peggy McGaughey,
Cleo Blankenship, Francis Praytor & Marie Bass.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 3, 2012, at
the First United Methodist Church of Moore. Interment to
follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, OKC.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Moore, Cleveland
Co., OK, Obituary
The American, (Moore, OK) Date: November 19, 2014
Ricky Lynn Broussard, 54, of Moore, passed away Nov. 15, 2014. He
was born Feb. 13, 1960, in Ardmore, to McBernie and JoAnn Broussard Jr.
Ricky enjoyed playing on the computer and replacing parts and
putting them back together. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR races.
Ricky is survived by his two sons, Joshua and Jacob Broussard;
mother, JoAnn Barrick; brother, Reggie Broussard; and two sisters, Debbie
Blankenship and husband Keith and
Michelle McQuire.
He was preceded in death by his father, McBernie Broussard Jr. and
son, Jeremy Broussard.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at the chapel of John M. Ireland
Funeral Home and Chapel in Moore.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Keith Blakenship – b.22Nov1958 - Norman, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG91-Z42
Relatives: Anna Mae Blankenship, Debbie
Renee Blankenship, Marie Blankenship, Ryan K. Blankenship, Y. Blankenship.
Poss Son of Oran
Lee Blankenship & Ruby Alouse Nettles
Poss Son of Charles Edward
Blankenship, Jr. & Betty Lou Traylor
Poss Son of Charles Vernon
Blankenship, Jr. & Janyce A. ?
2012, Norman, Cleveland Co., OK, Obituary
The Norman Transcript, (OK) - April 24, 2012
Billy Ross Blankenship, 43, of Norman has died in Afghanistan.
Word of Bill's passing was received on April 18, 2012, from Kabul, Afghanistan.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Havenbrook Funeral Home chapel with
burial in Warren Cemetery of Norman. Bill was working in Kabul as a contractor
for Intelligence Software Solutions Inc. of Colorado Springs, Colo., at the
time of death.
Bill was born to Dona
Mae and Leonard Billy Blankenship on Oct. 3, 1968, in Charlotte, N.C., the
oldest of three children. The family moved to Bethany, where Bill attended school,
graduating from Bethany High School in 1986. His senior year he joined the Air
Force Reserves, 507th Tactical Fighter Group. He enlisted in the Army,
infantry, in 1989, serving four years on active duty. Bill continued serving
his country as a citizen soldier in the 45th Infantry Brigade, Oklahoma
National Guard in Oklahoma City, and in May 2005 he transferred to the 75th
Training Brigade of the U.S. Army Reserves at Fort Sill. He attended officer
candidate school and was commissioned in 2001. He was a captain in the Army
Reserves at the time of his passing. Bill received a Bachelor of Science in
information technology in 2007. Although Bill worked many years for the U.S.
Postal Service as a database analyst, his first love, beyond his family, was serving
his country. Before leaving active duty, he served in Desert Storm from
1990-91. He was mobilized for Operation Enduring Freedom in 2003 and served
until 2010. When he returned to his civilian job with the Postal Service he
continued to serve in the Reserves, because first and foremost, he was a
soldier. He served his country with love and devotion, receiving many awards
and honors. Bill left the Postal Service in the fall of 2011 to work as a
contractor in Afghanistan, continuing to perform his duties as a reservist even
there. Working for the ISS gave him the perfect opportunity to combine his
knowledge and exceptional skills in software systems to continue to serve his
country.
Survivors include his wife,
Melissa, of the home; four children, Billy Ross
Blankenship II and Natasha Blankenship of Moore, Christopher Rascoe and Victoria
Griego of the home; his mother, Dona Blankenship of Bethany; his father, Leonard of Oklahoma City; sister, Ruth Rayner and her husband, Kirk, and their
two sons, Anthony and Benjamin of Edmond; brother,
Larry Blankenship and wife Monique and their son, Jonathon,
and daughter, Autumn, of Edmond; and aunts, uncles, cousins and countless
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norman, Cleveland Co., OK, History of Liberty, Blankenship chair
The Norman Transcript, (OK) - October 8, 2012
Deceased Name: J.
Rufus Fears: OU professor Rufus Fears dies
University of Oklahoma professor J. Rufus Fears died Saturday, the
university announced. "Rufus Fears was one of the greatest teachers in the
history of our state," OU President David L. Boren said. "His death
is not only a great loss to the University but to the future generations of
students who will be deprived of learning from him in the classroom."
Fears, 67, joined the OU faculty in 1990, serving as a professor of
classics. He soon was selected for the distinction of being named David Ross
Boyd professor of classics. He also served two years as dean for OU's College
of Arts and Sciences. In 1992, he was named to the G. T. and Libby Blankenship chair in the and was
named director of OU's Center for the History of Liberty. His courses on the
freedom of Rome and the freedom of Greece are two of the most popular courses
at the University. "He had just completed a series of lectures on the
history of freedom, which will be available online to both OU students and the
broader community. It was his way of giving all of us one last gift,"
Boren said.
Fears was the recipient of numerous awards for
teaching, including being selected three times by OU students as Professor of
the Year and being named by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence as recipient
of the Medal for Excellence in College and University teaching. "He will
always be remembered at the University of Oklahoma, where he leaves such an
important legacy," Boren said. The professor earned his bachelor's degree
summa cum laude in history and classics at Emroy University and his master's
and doctoral degrees from Harvard.
Memorial arrangements are pending with Havenbrook Funeral Home.
"Our hearts go out to his wife, Charlene, and their children," Boren
said. For local news and more, subscribe to The Norman Transcript Smart
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Cleveland Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Sula
M. 85, 08Sep1924 - 10Jul2010, Oklahoma
City, Cleveland, OK, AR-432-44-1546
Comanche
2011, Chattanooga, Comanche Co., OK, Obituary
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - March 20, 2011
Funeral for Joe Dean Rothell, 71, Chattanooga, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Chattanooga with the Rev. Joel Jackson,
pastor of First Baptist Church of Chattanooga, officiating and Kenneth Couch
assisting. Mr. Rothell died Friday, March 18, 2011, at his home in Chattanooga.
Burial will be at Chattanooga Cemetery under direction of Gray Funeral Home,
Grandfield.
He was born June 29, 1939, in Wright City, to Raymond and Syble
Avery Rothell. He grew up and graduated from high school in Frederick. He
served in the Army Reserve for eight years and was the head cook. He had worked
as a carpenter since he was 15 years old and later became the elevator operator
at Chattanooga Co-op, where he worked until his retirement. He married Lela Mae
Mathews Boxley on Oct. 15, 1982, at First Baptist Church of Chattanooga. He was
a member of First Baptist Church of Chattanooga.
Survivors include his wife, Lela Mae Rothell, of the home; two
sons: Todd Rothell, Florida, and Joe Boxley, South Dakota; eight daughters and
sons-in-law: Stacy and Kennedy Marquez, New Mexico; Laurie and John Paul Roden,
Shannon and Manuel Chapa, and Kathy Jo and Agopito Chapa, all of Frederick;
Charlotte and Joe Watson, Arkansas; Monica and Gary Bishop, Chattanooga;
Carlene and Jeff Whittington, Grandfield; and Cindy and Ken Walker, South Korea;
a brother and sister-in-law, R.C. and Judy Rothell, Frederick; three sisters
and two brothers-in-law: Frances Edwards, Yale; Janie and Jerry Sebree and Ruby and Junior
Blankenship , all of
Frederick; 30 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Syble Rothell.
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2014, Chattanooga, Comanche Co.,
OK, Obituary
Published in Frederick Leader from Jan. 27 to
Jan. 28, 2014
Funeral service for Dorothy Hill, age 85, of Chattanooga, Oklahoma,
was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2014, at the Orr Gray Gish Chapel,
Frederick, Oklahoma. Mrs. Hill passed away Wednesday morning, January 22, 2014,
at her home in Chattanooga. Burial was in the Chattanooga Cemetery under the
direction of Orr Gray Gish Funeral Home, Frederick.
She was born April 15, 1928, in Durant, Oklahoma, to J. E. Conditt
and Veda (Bush) Conditt. She grew up and attended Davidson Victory School #11.
She was united in marriage to J. B. Hill on April, 20, 1945, in Hollister,
Oklahoma. She worked as a beautician and was a housewife. She was a member of
the First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 daughter: Darnell
Roberts; two brothers: Roy Conditt and Theodre Conditt; and three sisters: Sue Blankenship, June Hamm, Mik (Shrick) Grashel.
Survivors include her husband: J. B. Hill, of the home in
Chattanooga, Oklahoma; two sons: Nick Hill and wife Phyllis, of Burkburnett,
Texas, and Eldon Hill and wife Becky, of Whitesboro, Texas; six grandchildren:
Gina Roberts, of Lawton, Oklahoma, Marlana Hill, of Moore, Oklahoma, Jami Wolfe
and husband Brad, of Chattanooga, Oklahoma, Joni Ridley and husband Billy, of
Apache, Oklahoma, Coby Hill, of Burkburnett, Texas, and Curtis Hill, of
Burkburnett, Texas; five great grandchildren: Kaygen, Journey, Alana, Gracen,
and Tracen; and a special friend and caregiver, Linda Mullins.
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+2012, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK, Obituary
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - February 7, 2012
Funeral for Essie "Ann" Cameron,
69, Lawton, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel,
Lawton, with the Rev. Jimmy Lehew, associate pastor, Locust Grove Baptist
Church, officiating. Mrs. Cameron died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at her home.
Burial will be in Hackberry Cemetery, South of Frederick, under direction of
Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lawton.
"Ann" was born June 7, 1942, in Stringtown, to Albert and Nancy (Perkins) Blankenship. At age three, the family moved to an area known as
"Where cotton meets wheat" near Davidson. She attended Victory
School. Growing up in the country was a lifestyle she cherished. She spoke
fondly of playing in the cotton fields at Senns Valley Cotton Gin, where her
daddy worked. She chopped and picked cotton, climbed cotton bales and trees and
loved to play "hide and seek" in the tall wheat fields. She said
country living was fun with hard work but a very simple life that never left
her heart.
She married Donald Childs on Oct. 19, 1962 and from that marriage came a life full of children and beautiful memories. Music,
dancing, rodeos, laughing and loving family were her favorites. She worked as a
waitress at her daddy's café in Davidson that led to a career in the restaurant
business. She managed the "Big Chef" for several years and she knew
her way around a kitchen.
On Feb. 22, 2000, she married John Cameron in Bullhead City, Ariz.,
and then moved to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. They traveled and saw things she
had never seen before. Our beautiful green-eyed lady will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband of the home; three sons: Dion Childs
and wife, Eunice, Highland, Calif.; Ronald Childs and wife, Misty, Box Springs,
Ga.; and Tommy Childs and wife, Enjoli, Altus; two daughters: Donelda Petro and
husband, Charles, Lawton; and Mary Gras and husband, Michael, Snyder; 16
grandchildren: Charles Petro III, Heath Petro, Andrew Petro, Nickolas Petro,
Crystal Gilley, Michael Gras Jr., Mardi Gras, Cristen Edgar, Tommy Childs Jr.,
Isaac Childs, Tiffany Childs, Ethan Childs, Olivia Rivers, Gabrielle Rivers,
Richard Loney and Ryan Loney; 10 great-grandchildren; mother in law, Marie
Cameron, Kitchner, Ontario, Canada; two brothers:
Joe Blankenship and wife, Dorothy, Kansas City, Mo.; and Ray Blankenship and wife, Junita, Altus; two sisters: Mary Moore,
and Nancy Brown and husband, Bill, all of Frederick;
brother-in-law, Doug Cameron and wife, Cathy, Kitchner, Ontario, Canada; and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Childs;
two sisters: Vera Rushin McIntosh and Dessie Blankenship ; a brother,
Jess Blankenship ; a son, Baby Boy; a grandson, Anthony
Petro; and father in law, Lorne Cameron.
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2012, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK, Obituary
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - March 11, 2012
A celebration of life for Patsy Roberts, 76, Lawton, will be at
10:30 a.m. Tuesday at 1st Presbyterian Church in Lawton with the Rev. Wayne
Chaplain officiating. Mrs. Roberts died Saturday, March 10, 2012, in Lawton
after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. Services are under direction of
Whinery-Huddleston Funeral Service.
She met Dale Roberts in 1954 and they married Dec. 18, 1954, in El
Paso, Texas. They remained happily married for the next 57 years. They both
attended and graduated from Texas Western College (UTEP) where she amazed
teachers and classmates with her quick mind. She was always first to complete
an exam which prompted more than one professor to announce "once you leave
the classroom, you will not be allowed to return." To the amazement of her
teachers, she was through with the tests on which she generally made As. She carried numerous telephone and account numbers in
her head. She was a very loving lady. Her family always came first, along with
the love of the Lord in her life.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Dale; a daughter, Dr.
Vicki Roberts and husband Ed "Sully" Sullivan, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; a
son, Patrick Roberts, Lawton; a sister, June Hathcock, Amarillo, Texas; a niece, Olivia Blankenship, Amarillo, Texas; and two great-nieces: Julie Clarke, Amarillo,
and Sheryl Nix, Fort Benning, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
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+2013, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.beckerfuneral.com/sitemaker/sites/becker0/obit.cgi?user=1133887Blankenship
Funeral for Fairy
Lynn Blankenship, 81, Lawton
will be at 9:30 AM Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home
Chapel with Billy Harmon officiating. Burial will be at Fort Sill National
Cemetery, Elgin.
Mrs. Blankenship died Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Lawton with her
family by her side. She was born May 19, 1932 in Paris, Texas to Dee Lanus and
Maybell (Stewart) House. She married J D Blankenship on August 16, 1951 in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was a member
of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 29, Cabane 616 and Order of the Eastern
Star. Her interests included her family, the beauty shop, the lake and her
pets.
Survivors include her husband, of the home, children; Donna Crawford-Shivers, Lawton, Steve Blankenship, Lawton, Brenda
Mitchell and her husband Lloyd, Lawton, David Blankenship
and his wife Barbara, Altus and Clint Blankenship
and his wife Rhonda, Alaska, grandchildren;
Michelle Wentz-Esposito, South Florida, Kristie Wilson-Siaca and her husband
Samson, Lawton, Chad Wilson and his wife Lauren, Paris, Texas, Kayla Blankenship, Altus and Austin Blankenship, Alaska, great grandchildren, Tyler Wentz,
Ohio, Bridget Ray, Paris, Texas, Scott Holt, Paris, Texas, Zack Siaca, Lawton
and Corbin Wilson, Paris, Texas, great great grandchildren, Sophia Elise Ray,
Parker Dean Ray and Connor Holt, all of Paris, Texas, a sister, Thelma Raines,
Amarillo, Texas and a brother, George House, Reno, Texas.
She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters; Francis Holmes,
Judy Jackson, Carol Reed, Thomas House, Zella Moore, Geneva Nell and Edward
House.
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Texas, Birth;
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KHJS-2PV
Blankenship, J.
D. - 04 Jul 1931, Howland, Lamar Co., S/o Emie Blankenship
Custer
+2013, Clinton, Custer
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.lee-funeralhomes.com/obituaries/Orva-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Funeral Services for Orva Glen
Blankenship, 78, Clinton resident will be held Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 2:00
P.M. in the Kiesau Memorial Chapel, officiated by Rev. Jim Westmoreland and
burial with military honors will conclude in the Arapaho Cemetery under the
direction of the Kiesau- Lee Funeral Home.
Orva Glen Blankenship was born July
24, 1935 to Ezekiel Theodore and Beulah (McCormick) Blankenship in Lexington, TN
and passed away September 9 2013 in his Clinton home.
He was raised in Lexington, TN and
graduated from high school before joining the U.S. Reserves. He later enlisted
in the U.S. Army and served a stint and the transferred over to the U.S. Air
force and served a term in Viet Nam. He specialized in Communications and
retired after 20 years of service as a Staff Sargent.
He was married to Karen Sue Burton on
June 30, 1973 in Clinton. After his retirement from the Air Force they made
their home in Stafford, Oklahoma for over 14 years. They moved to Tennessee for
8 years and then returned back to Custer County in 2005 and settled in Clinton.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a
sister, Helen Wooley and three brothers, J. D. Blankenship, Clayton
Blankenship; and Ernest Lee Blankenship. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and
the Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his wife, Karen of the home,
three daughters, Michelle Addington, and Vickie Adams and
husband Timmy, both of Clinton and Pat Hoch, of KY, a son, Tim Blankenship and wife,
Victoria, Springfield, MO, a sister, Margaret Tyler, Lexington, TN. He is also
survived by 10 grandchildren, Meghan Addington, Hunter Addington, Hayden
Addington, J. J. Addington, Jacii, Addington, Brooklyn Adams, Ashton Adams,
Nathaniel Hoch, Josh Hoch and Elsie Blankenship and by 7 great-grandchildren.
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2013, Weatherford, Custer Co., OK, Obituary
Weatherford Daily News (OK) - May 2, 2013
Graveside services for Ramona Rose Taylor Rich, 84-year-old
Weatherford resident, will be Friday, May 3 2 p.m. at the Verden Cemetery in
Verden with Pastor Ray Weathers officiating under the direction of Lockstone
Funeral Home.
Ramona was born August 12, 1928, in Gracemont to Grover C. and Mary
(Bowling) Blackburn and passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at Corn Heritage
Village of Weatherford. Ramona was raised in the Gracemont area on the family
farm and attended Britton Rural School, graduating from Binger High School in
1947. This is where she picked up her lifelong nickname, "Choc."
Ramona married C. W. Taylor July 3, 1948, in Verden and the couple began
farming east of Anadarko. Later, the couple moved to town and made their home
in Anadarko. T
heir union produced six sons - Grover, John, Robert, Jerry, Alan
Scott and James ("Jim"). Ramona first worked at the Anadarko Hospital
before she worked as an office nurse for Dr. A. C. Robertson in Anadarko for 23
years. In 1983, her husband, C. W., passed away after 35 years of marriage. She
continued to live in Anadarko until she met Nolan Rich. On Nov. 8, 1991, she
married Nolan Rich in Port Aransas, Texas, and they made their home in Waurika
for 16 years until Nolan passed away in 2007. Ramona moved to Weatherford in
2007 to be near her family.
Ramona enjoyed being with her family, playing with her grandkids
and great-grandkids, sewing, crocheting, cooking, gardening, reading and
traveling to south Texas to fish and camp. Ramona was well-known for her
ability to speak her mind in any situation, and she would drive five-miles out
of her way to go to a garage sale.
Ramona is survived by her six sons, Grover Taylor and wife, Linda
of Weatherford, Jim Taylor and wife, Janie of Kansas City, Miss., John Taylor
and wife, Donna of Fresno, Calif, Robert Taylor of Carnegie, Alan
"Zack" Taylor and wife, Judy of Oklahoma City, and Jerry Taylor of
Henrietta, Texas; one sister, Tootie (Jillian) Blankenship of Yuba
City, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Ramona is also survived by a host of other special friends she
considered family, including Bill Reedy and wife Sandy of Carnegie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; four
brothers, Vernon, Clyde, G. C., and Gail; three sisters, Wilma, Wanda, and
Lillian; and her special daughter-in-law, Gail Taylor.
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Garfield
+2011, Enid, Garfield Co., OK, Obituary
Enid News and Eagle (OK) - Published 4-26-11
Graveside service for Phyllis Geraldine Boehm, 95, of Enid, will be
10 a.m. today, April 26, 2011, in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Jack Garrison
will officiate under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.
She was born Oct. 13, 1915, to Henry W. and Anna Faye Blankenship Hutton in Beaver County, Okla. She died
Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Enid, Okla. She moved to Enid and attended Enid
High School. She attended and graduated from Enid Business college.
She married Carl Boehm March
6, 1941, in Enid. He preceded her in death Nov. 21, 1993. She was a lifelong
secretary and bookkeeper.
She is survived by sister, Carol Woods of Scottsdale, Ariz., and
two sisters in-law, Shirley Hutton and Winifred Hutton. She also is survived by
nephews, Brint Collins, Terry Collins, Jeff Hutton, David Woods and Lyn
Collins. She also is survived by four nieces, Denise Wedaphol, Linda Hutton,
Sandra Woods and Pam Hutton, as well as friends, Fred and Naomi Doss.
She is preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
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2011, Enid,
Garfield Co., OK, Obituary
Enid News and Eagle (OK) - August 17, 2011
Memorial service for Willa Jane Cummins, 81-year-old Enid resident,
will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Kent Cotarelo officiating.
Willa was born Sept. 11, 1929, in Enid to Leonard M. and Marguerite
(Hale) Wells and died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at her home.
Surviving are son, Rob Cummins and wife Daneill and daughter, Coni Blankenship and husband
Brad, all of Enid; seven grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
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2012, Enid, Garfield Co., OK, Obituary
Enid News and Eagle (OK) - April 10, 2012
The memorial service to celebrate the life of Coleta Joyce Clower
Elliott, 81, Enid, will be held April 21, 2012, in Paducah, Texas, with burial
to follow in Memorial Garden Cemetery.
She was born on May 1, 1930, to J. D. and Cleo Rose Clower in
Paducah, Texas, and died Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Enid, Okla.
She grew up and attended high school in Paducah. On Feb. 1, 1947,
she married Bill Elliott in Paducah, where they made their home until moving to
various places throughout West Texas, including Amarillo and Lubbock and Jal, NM., before moving to Ruidoso, NM., where they lived from
1969 to 1994. Later, they retired to Lincoln, Ark., to be near family. They
moved to Enid in 2004. She was a member of the first Baptist Church of Ruidoso,
where she served as the youth director and church secretary. She enjoyed
cooking and was an avid gardener. She was an award-winning scenic oil painter.
She was a devoted wife and mother. She kept her family organized and always
knew what to save. She served as the president of the Lincoln County women's
Democratic Party until she was convinced by her family to join the Republican Party, she then became the president of the Lincoln County
women's Republican Party.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bill Sr., sons, Bill
Jr. and wife Dolly, of Enid, Jeff And wife Sarah of Flowermound, Texas;
Daughter in law, Lana Elliott; sisters,
Shirley Blankenship of Paducah Texas, and Teresa Waddel of
Arlington, Texas; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Travis,
great-grandson, Justin and one sister, Patsy. In
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2013, Enid, Garfield Co., OK, Obituary
Enid News and Eagle (OK) - April 7, 2013
Celebration of Life for Michael W. Jones, 55, of Enid, will be 1
p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Nelagoney Baptist Church in Pawhuska, Okla.,
with Rev. Jimmy Hatfield officiating. Interment will follow in Pawhuska City
Cemetery.
Mike was born in Pawhuska, Okla., to Fulton and Sue Jones on Aug.
18, 1957. He was received by God on Thursday, April 4, 2013. During his
childhood, he attended school in Pawhuska, Okla. In 1975, he joined the United
States Military, where he spent the next 26 years in the Security Forces
Squadron. After retiring as 1st Sergeant at Vance Air Force Base, he began a
career as a journeyman in heating and air conditioning. From day one, Mike was
a passionate Sooners fan. He loved the excitement of the game and the Crimson
and Cream. In addition to his love for OU football, he was an avid history
buff, mainly focusing on military wars. Last, but not least, Mike loved the
outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, spending time with his dog Stella Faye,
and "fix anything." But above all, Mike loved spending time with his
children and being "Papa" to his grandchildren.
Survivors include his five children, Misty Flanagan and husband
Paul of Oklahoma City, Jason Jones and wife Kande of Air Force Academy, Colo.,
Jeff Jones, Jared Jones and Krystal Jones, all of Enid; his mother, Mary Sue
Fortney; nine grandchildren, Harmony, Meghan, Braden, Jayde, Jayli, Peyton,
Awner, Haylynn and Annabelle; four brothers and sisters, Steve Jones, Teri Blankenship ,
Randy Jones and Pam McGee; two loving ex-wives, Kathy Jones and Kelley Jones;
and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Fulton Jones, and a
brother, Fulton Ray Jones.
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+2014, Enid, Garfield Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.brown-cummings.com/
Funeral services for Carolynne Morey Blankenship, 75, of Enid will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 5,
2014, at Central Christian Church in Enid. Reverend John McLemore will
officiate. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Carolynne was born November 10, 1938 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois
and died September 1, 2014 in Enid after a short illness.
She spent her early years in Frederick, OK, and she graduated from
Frederick High School in 1957. She loved to tell stories of her time growing up
in and around Frederick. Many of the tales she told revolved around some piece
of hard-earned practical wisdom imparted by her Grandmother or Grandpa Laing.
Others were stories of her beloved parents. Best known of all-at least to those
of us who knew and loved her-was her deep reserve of humorous stories about her
own foibles and misadventures. She told each story in a spirit of
self-deprecation, but her story-telling was really her small way of handing
down the wisdom she had gained in the living of her life: the importance of
grit and toughness, and the paramount value of absolute honesty. That made it
worth hearing those stories more than once.
Carolynne attended the University of Oklahoma and was married to Jerry Ben Blankenship on August 15, 1958 in Frederick [Tillman
Co., OK]. She worked hard
to help support him and the family through Jerry's long medical training. They
moved to Enid in 1967, and they raised their three sons in a home they built in
1970 and lived in to the present.
Carolynne was an accomplished tennis player, continuing to play at
a high level even in her later years. She won many mixed doubles and ladies
doubles championships at Oakwood Country Club; she was always quick to credit
her partners. She was serious about tennis, but she had fun, and her sense of
humor helped make it fun for others.
She loved dogs, and she had a special friend in her last dog, a
border collie named Lucy, whom she trained to do numerous tricks with a Frisbee
and a basketball. She and Lucy even once made the front page of the Enid News
and Eagle. Carolynne was a life-long fan of the Oklahoma Sooners, travelling
countless times to Norman for home games and to Dallas for OU-Texas games. In
recent years she also became a big fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder. She was a
long-time member of PEO Chapter FA, and she especially enjoyed performing in
humorous skits for the chapter meetings. Carolynne loved to make people laugh.
She was a master of the creative use of similes and other descriptive
expressions. To Carolynne, no one was ever simply “fast”; rather, he would be
“faster than a greased pig.” Her wit and straightforward observations were
quick and spontaneous. She remained completely devoted-perhaps sometimes to a
fault-to the happiness and wellbeing of her family, especially her sons. She
loved attending the sporting events and other activities of her grandchildren,
who affectionately called her “Gram.” Carolynne loved to sing and dance to the
music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and other
country and rock and roll artists of her youth. At any opportunity, and
especially when her son Ben's bands played in the area, she and Jerry could put
on a show dancing. Never was Jerry and Carolynne's devotion to one another more
evident than when they took to the dance floor at their 50th wedding
anniversary party.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Julia Morey.
She is survived by her husband
Jerry, son
Jon and his wife Kim of Enid, son Ben of Nashville, son Matt and his wife
Jennifer of Tulsa, brothers Mark, Stan, and Brent
Morey and their respective wives Jackie, Susan, and Debbie, nine grandchildren,
one great grandchild, and several cousins, nephews, and nieces. She dearly
loved all those she left behind, including a host of friends.
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Garvin
+2012,
Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., OK, Obituary
Ada Evening
News, November 29, 2012
Lela Mae Blankenship, of Stratford
was born April 21, 1929 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Odie and Virginia (Wood)
Hinkle. She passed away November 27, 2012 at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age
of 83 years 7 months and 6 days.
She lived in the Stratford area most of
her life. She enjoyed sending cards for every occasion, and spent a lot of time
at McGee cemetery putting flowers on graves and could tell you something about
most of them buried there. She played a spirited game of yahtzee, with her siblings that was fun to watch and listen to. She had a
special seat at church and played base guitar during the singing. Above
everything she loved being surrounded by her family, and could be counted on to
be in the very center of what was going on. She was a member of the Byars
Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers
Louis, and Willard Hinkle.
Survived by 3 sons & daughter's
in law, Larry & Beverly Blankenship, Pauls Valley, Ok.; Darrel & Sharon Blankenship, Crystal
Springs, Miss.; Terry & Mary Ann Blankenship, Stratford, OK.; 2 brothers Sister's in
law, Dewayne & Joyce Hinkle, Stratford, OK.; Melvin & Phyllis Hinkle,
Stratford, OK.; 3 sisters, Lola Spikes, Stratford, OK.; Audie Fisher &
husband Charles, Stratford, OK.; Elaine Cottrell & husband Sammy, Glenwood,
Ark.; 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, host of nieces & nephews
Services will be held Friday November 30,
2012 at 10:30 AM at Pickard Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Frank
Trent. Burial will be in McGee Cemetery Stratford, OK. Pallbearers will
be Justin
Blankenship, Billy Blankenship, Eric Blankenship, Jeffrey Blankenship, Jeremiah
Hinkle, and John Hinkle
Grady
2013, Chickasha, Grady Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on May 22, 2013
Funeral services will be held for Arletta Blankenship, 74, of Chickasha, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013, at Bible
Baptist Church, with Reverend Kim Hayes officiating. Interment will be in the
Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.
Arletta Blankenship
was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on October 9, 1938, the daughter of J. C. and Ruby
Kirk. She passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Oklahoma City.
Arletta grew up in the Ada, Oklahoma area. She graduated from
Vanoss High School. She attended college in Ada at East Central University
studying education. She married Denial A. Blankenship January of 1962, in Montana. Arletta and her family moved to
Chickasha in 1974. She later enrolled in U.S.A.O, where she graduated with a
degree in education. She taught fifth grade at Ninnekah Public School from
1981-1999. Arletta enjoyed reading as her pastime. Also she was very generous
to those she cared about.
She was preceded in death by both parents and sister
Betty Laguardia.
Survivors include husband,
Denial A. Blankenship of the home; son, Denial R.
Blankenship of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma; and granddaughter, Jessica Blankenship of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Texas, Marriages, 1966-2010; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VTJP-3SY
Blankenship, Denial Ade, 29, Kirk, Arletta Flo, 29, 19Jan1968, Grayson Co.,
2014, Chickasha, Grady Co., OK, Obituary
The Express Star, (Chickasha, OK) Date: September 16, 2014
No public services will be held for Roy Lee Martin, 86, of
Chickasha. Roy Lee Martin was born on July 31, 1928 in Blanchard, Oklahoma to
Tommy Lee Martin and Mittie (Hagen) Martin. He died on Tuesday, September 16,
2014 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
Roy grew up in Oklahoma and California and joined the United States
Army in 1954. He married Janet Kay Blankenship on March 30, 1953 in Virginia City,
Nevada. Roy worked as a foreman with the railroad, building bridges for 42
years. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Chickasha, Oklahoma and a member
of the Order of the Clampers in Alameda, California.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet and three daughters,
Haley Olson, Page Martin, and Debbie Martin.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Shawn and Tom
Falletti of Alameda, California; brother, Robert Henry of Pennsylvania;
great-aunt, Ruby-Faye Graham of Kingman, Arizona; granddaughter, Tiffany Olson
of Redding, California; grandson, Eric Wilder of Napa,
California; and other extended family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gravin
+2012, Elmore City, Garvin Co., OK, Obituary
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat (OK) - February 13, 2012
Margaret J. Blankenship of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Richard Andrew and Nellie
Eunice (Echols) Chappell on November 12, 1935 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma and
passed from this life at her home near Elmore City, Oklahoma at the age of 76
years.
Margaret grew up in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, attending
school there and as fate would have it, in her teenage years, her father and
mother moved to the Elmore City area. That is when she met Harold. Even though the family moved back to Broken Bow, Harold followed them and brought Margaret back and on July 18, 1953, they
were married. They loved and raised two children and had a farm together for 50
years. Margaret worked as a restaurant cook for Jim and
Wanda McCaskill and Carroll and Ann Martin. In the early years, she also went
to work for the DHS as a caretaker. She enjoyed taking care of her ladies, they were a big part of her life. But her greatest
love was her husband, Harold, and her children, Deborah and Timothy. She took great pride in her home and kept
it perfect.
Survivors include Deborah Turner and husband Steven of Elmore City,
Oklahoma, and Timothy Blankenship and
wife Gina of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma; three brothers: Homer Chappell and wife
Linda of Elmore City, Oklahoma, Burl Chappell and wife Joyce of Broken Bow,
Oklahoma, and Ricky Chappell and wife Denise of Ring Gold, Oklahoma; three
sisters: Myrl Lamb and husband Ron of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Minnie Floyd of
Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and Nelda Butzirus and husband Gordon of Broken Bow,
Oklahoma; three brothers-in-law: Horace Blankenship and wife Merry of Alabama, LaDon Blankenship and wife Treba of Paoli, Oklahoma, and Michael Blankenship and wife Joan of Ovilla, Texas; two
sisters-in-law: Yvonne Musslewhite and husband Larry of Edmond, Oklahoma, and
Glenda Blackwood and husband Bill of Washington, Oklahoma; and eight
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at
2 p.m. in the Elmore City First Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Carroll
officiating. Interment will be in the Elmore City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK, Murder
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - February 20, 2013
Two Oklahoma City women conspired to cover up the murder of a
friend after he "freaked out" during a drug deal, according to an
affidavit filed in Seminole County District Court. Jessica Cornwell, 33, and
Adena Beasley, 32, were arrested Friday on felony complaints of unauthorized
removal of a body in the death of Nathan Dale Blankenship, 32, of Lindsay. Cornwell and Beasley are
cousins; Beasley and Blankenship were dating, according to the affidavit.
In a Feb. 4 interview, Beasley told OSBI investigators Cornwell
stabbed Blankenship in the heart with a knife Feb. 2 because
he "freaked out" while the three were driving to Madill to borrow
money from Cornwell's father to pay a drug debt, according to the affidavit.
Beasley said Cornwell refused to take Blankenship to a
hospital. After hearing Blankenship take his last breaths, the cousins dumped
the body and returned to Oklahoma City, Beasley said.
Cornwell had a different version of Blankenship’s
death when police interviewed her Thursday. She told investigators Beasley and Blankenship got into a fight while the three were driving on Interstate
35 near Wayne, and Blankenship started swinging a knife wildly and cut
Cornwell's hand. Cornwell said Beasley then grabbed Blankenship from behind and forced the knife into his chest, according
to the affidavit. Cornwell showed officers the cuts on her hand and led
officers to Blankenship’s body in a trash pile behind a mobile home
in Seminole County, according to the affidavit. The body had been rolled up in
a piece of carpet. Investigators said due to Blankenship 's large size, Beasley and Cornwell must have
worked together to dispose of the body.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK, Obituary
http://winansfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1970958&fh_id=13544
Nathan Dale Blankenship, age 32, of
Lindsay passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 and was found on Thursday,
February 14, 2013. He was born on June 19, 1980 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Thomas Dale
Blankenship and Terri Lee (Adkins) Blankenship.
Nathan attended school in Lindsay and
Maysville, graduating in 2000 from Maysville High School. He worked for his dad
at Blankenship
Service Company, and in 2010 he worked in Pennsylvania. He enjoyed driving golf balls
and football and his favorite teams were OU and the Dallas Cowboys. He liked
Michael Jordan and every year bought a new pair of Air Jordan shoes. Nathan was
very particular about his possessions especially his pickup and “he like to get
his groove on”. He was a kid at heart and enjoyed taking his nieces and nephews
to Wal-Mart to buy toys and going to Andy Alligators with them. Everyone knew
that Nathan was NOT a morning person. He will be greatly missed by his family
and friends.
His survivors include his father, Thomas Blankenship and wife Diana of Lindsay. Step-father, Keith Cooper of Lindsay. Brothers,
Dustin Blankenship and wife Erin of Lindsay; and
Daniel Cooper of Lindsay. Sister, Mandi Blankenship Robbins of Lindsay. Maternal
grandmother, Frankie Adkins of Lindsay Step-brothers: James, Eric, and Jason
Mills. Step-sisters: Michelle Acuna, Misty Fuller, and Tamara Alvarado. Dad to:
Shelby, MaKala, and Kurtis Simmons of Oklahoma City. Foster brothers: Chris
Kutz, Clint Allen, and John Holliman.
Nathan was preceded in death by his
mother, Terri Cooper; brother, Brandon Dale; grandparents, Blair
Adkins, Calvin and Johnnie Ruth Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm,
Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Erin Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Ronnie
Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in the Green Hill Cemetery under the
direction of John Williams of Winans Funeral Home, Maysville, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Pauls Valley, Gravin
Co., OK, Death
http://paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com/obituaries/x993497625/Wilda-Marie-Blankenship-Burris
Wilda Marie Blankenship Burris, 86, of Bethany passed away April 10, 2010. Services are pending
with B.G. Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., OK, Obituary
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat (OK) - June 9, 2011
Denise Dalene Webb, age 40 of Pauls Valley died Wednesday June the
8th 2011 at her home in Pauls Valley. The funeral service will be held
Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Swearingen funeral home chapel located in
Seminole at 11:00 a.m. the Interment will follow at the Little Cemetery under
the direction of Swearingen funeral home.
She was born Sept. 15, 1970 in Wewoka Ok, attended school in
Cromwell, Wewoka and graduated Seminole High School in 1988.
Survivors include her parents Robert and Denise Webb of Aubrey
Texas, Two brothers Rodney and Marsha Webb of McAlester and Troy and Cathy
Stephens of McAlester and one sister Tracy Posner of San Francisco California,
Three nieces Brittany Webb Brooke Webb and Blake Webb of McAlester, and Three nephews Raden Webb McAlester, Jordan Blankenship McAlester and Brent Snider of Ada. Her family Regenia King, Brad and Lesley of Pauls Valley.
She was preceded in death by her mother Betty Webb and grandparents
Sherman and Hazel Webb.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2406184&fh_id=13650
Sam "Newt" Blankenship, of Pauls Valley, passed away February 6, 2014 in Pauls Valley,
Oklahoma at the age of 87 years. Sam was born May 15, 1926 in Wynnewood,
Oklahoma and has made this area his home all of his life.
Sam was married to Ramona "Mona" Ruth Nunley in Ardmore,
Oklahoma on February 14, 1953. She preceded him in death on July 23, 2000. He
was a member of Higher Ground Church and proudly worked for Oklahoma Tank Line
as a Truck Driver for 24 years and later worked at Jerry's Self Service Station
for 21 years before retiring from both.
Preceding him death also include his parents, Bailey and Berda Leann Blankenship; his wife, Mona; two brothers, Clyde
Blankenship and Jack Benny Blankenship and sister,
Corene Ficklin.
Surviving family include his children,
Toni Livingston and her husband, Jeff, of Pauls Valley; Gerry Blankenship and his
wife, Kathy, of Oklahoma City; and Darryl Blankenship
of Pauls Valley; brother, Ralph Blankenship and his wife, Beatrice; 2 sisters, Lorene Anderson
and Mary Jarrel, all of Wynnewood; 5 grandchildren, Shea Livingston, Stephen
Berschauer, Caleb Livingston, Molly Livingston, and Josh Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 10, 2014 at 2:00 pm
at Stufflebean-Coffey Chapel of Remembrance officiated by Rev. Joel Downing.
Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Wynnewood, Garvin Co., OK, Obituary
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat (OK) - April 5, 2011
Ardis Gaylene
Chandler of Wynnewood, Oklahoma was born to Paul and Janis (Turner) Blankenship on February 2, 1961 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and passed from
this life on April 1, 2011 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 50 years.
Gaylene graduated from Pauls Valley High School. She worked at Tios
for 15 years. In her spare time, Gaylene enjoyed going to the lake, camping,
cooking out and boating with her husband Bobby Jack. The highlight of her life
was spending time with her grandkids and family. Her family will remember her
for her leadership, always influential in their lives and made sure they were
always ok first. The most important things she taught others about life were to
love it and live it to the fullest and make others feel comfortable no matter
what.
Mrs. Chandler is survived by her husband: Bobby Jack Chandler of
the home; 5 daughters: Stephanie Johnson of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, Sarah Chandler
of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kamitia Chandler of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Karri Craddock of
Ninnekah, Okla., and Haley Watts of Paoli, Okla.; parents: Paul and Janis Blankenship of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma; brother: Paul Blankenship and his wife Pat of Norman, Oklahoma;
sisters: Shelly Neal and her husband Mark and Deonna Blankenship , both of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma;
grandchildren: Kaymen and Kaven Keenom of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, Traycton
McQuilliam of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, Victoria & Kelsey of Tulsa, Okla., and
Audrey of Ninnekah, Okla.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 2
p.m. in the Wooster Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Dean officiating.
Interment will be in the Klondike Cemetery under the direction of Wooster
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2450325&fh_id=13650
Parnell Paul Kizer Collins, of Pauls Valley, passed away March 8,
2014 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 102 years. Parnell was born June
17, 1911 in Elmore City, Oklahoma to David Madison and Loner Mae (Blankenship) Blevins.
At the age of 10 she, with her family moved to Pauls Valley where
she attended schools and became a 1930 graduate of the Pauls Valley High
School. She married W. W. "Bill" Paul, a descendant of Smith Paul,
founder of Pauls Valley. "Bill" Paul was Chief of Police and later
became Deputy Sheriff and was killed in the line of duty in 1946. She then
married John Fielding Kizer. He was a Welder for Dresser Engineering Company
whose home office was based in Dallas, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1970.
Later she married Bethal Collins was a Farmer from Pauls Valley. He preceded
her in death in 1990. Parnell was head cook at Jefferson Elementary School for
37 years before her retirement as well as working as a Sales person for the
Fashion Shop.
Parnell was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pauls Valley,
the Garden Club, Joy Givers and the Garvin County Retired Teachers Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a
stepdaughter, Kay Kizer Studdard; a brother, David E. and his wife Evelyn
Blevins; 3 sisters, Clarice and Frank Duke; Odie Lee Difuntorum.
Survived by her 4 children, Bill David Paul and his wife Glenda of
Tecumseh; Stephen Paul and his wife Shirley of Plano, Texas; John F. Kizer, Jr.
and his wife Deloris of Denton, Texas; and Tommy Ray Kizer and his wife Sue of
Noble; nieces, Connie Loper and her husband A.C. of Pauls Valley; Bobby Ann and
her husband, Herman Horton Oklahoma City; and Sarah and Susan Difuntorum,
Calif.; nephews, Leroy Dew, Calf.; and Tom Blevins and his wife Angela; and
grand nephew, Doug Williams of Pauls Valley; as well as 8 grandchildren and 5
great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 14, 2014 at 10:30 am at
Stufflebean-Coffey Chapel of Remembrance officiated by Dr. Joe Elam. Interment
will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Stufflebean-Coffey
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Garvin Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Gladys M. 86, 24Feb1924 - 02Apr2010, Wynnewood, Garvin, OK, OK-443-20-6820
Grady
2012, Chickasha, Grady Co., OK, Obituary
The Express Star, (Chickasha, OK) - October 17, 2012
Jewel Faye "Judy" Gonzalez March 3, 1943 - Oct. 15, 2012.
Funeral service for Jewel Faye "Judy" Gonzalez, 69, of
Chickasha, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 in the Chapel of
Sevier Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Ft. Cobb Cemetery.
Jewel Faye "Judy" Gonzalez was born March 3, 1943 in Anadarko,
the daughter of Ezra and Cleo Vivian (Douglas) Smith. She died Oct. 15, 2012 at
her home in Chickasha. Judy grew up and attended school in Anadarko. She
married Jessie James Avery in 1961, and they lived in Fort Cobb later returning
to Anadarko. After his death in January, 1983, Judy married John Gonzalez in
November of 1983. She lived in Chickasha for 30 years. Judy worked as an LPN.
She was preceded in death by parents; husbands: Jessie James Avery
in 1983 and John Gonzalez in 2005; a great-grandchild: Julian Avery and two
sisters: Lena Bell Byrd and Edna Jones
Survivors include: Stewart Randall her companion of the home in
Chickasha; three children: James Avery and wife Toni of Bradley, Jessie Avery
of Chickasha, Karra Byrd and husband Marlow of Blanchard; five step-children:
Floyd Avery and wife Dina of Anadarko, Randy Gonzalez and wife Debbie of
Gotebo, Charollette Boyd of Vian, Becky Starnes and husband Andy of Moore,
Timothy Gonzalez of Tulsa; a sister: Betty Hall of Chickasha; a brother: David
Rexroat and wife Vicki of Ft. Cobb; seven grandchildren: Kristin Avery, Jeremy
Avery, Damon Avery, Todd Abel, Tristin Abel, Jewell Avery and Donivan Byrd; great grandchildren: Drayden Avery, Jaylee Blankenship , and Kadence Hathorne; numerous step
grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greer
+2011, Willow,
Greer Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=81037263
J. E. Blankenship, age 94, of
Willow OK, passed away November 24, 2011, at Kindred Hospital, in Oklahoma
City OK. Mr. Blankenship was born on September 17, 1917, in Lula OK to Charlie and Lilly (Parker) Blankenship.
When J. E. was seven years old, the
family moved to southwest Oklahoma where he attended Star and Ocina Schools. At
a young age, J. E. began farming and working on the Katy Railroad. Due to his
job with the railroad, the family lived in several communities in southwest
Oklahoma. On August 19, 1937, he married the love of his life, Ruby McGee, in
Sayre OK; they spent the next 74 wonderful years together before his death. In
the early 1940's the family settled in the Willow Community where J. E. farmed.
A hard worker all of his life, J. E. was a member of the Carter Cooperative
Board for many years and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time and
being with his family and friends.
J. E. was preceded in death by his
parents; sisters Zelma "Sister" Dyer, Thelma Fite, Hazel
Rippetoe, and Lillian Rippetoe; brother T. C. Blankenship; son-in-law Ron
Fair; and daughter-in-law Shirley Blankenship.
J. E. is survived by three children,
Donnie
Blankenship and wife Judy of Oklahoma City, Jean Fair of Yukon OK, and Mikie Blankenship of Willow; six grandchildren,
Tammy
Blankenship, Shawn Mosley and husband Larry, Shalynna Blankenship, LaGenna
Attebery and husband Mike, Lewis Berry, and Melissa Vaught and husband Rodney;
six step-grandchildren, Blaine Litle, Craig Litle and wife Laura, Jamie Fite
and husband Nicky, Cody DeGraw, Amber McIntire and husband Johnathan, and Wendy
Wheeler and husband Brandon; 24 great-grandchildren; sister Nora Witt of Carter
OK; brothers Earl Blankenship of Carter, and Bert Blankenship and wife Bobbie
of Amarillo TX; and many other relatives and friends.
Harper
2010, Laverne, Harper Co., OK, Obituary
Amarillo Globe-News (TX) - January 4, 2011
Laverne, Okla. - Natalee June Wilmot Smith, 93, died Friday, Dec.
31, 2010. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Rosston United Methodist
Church in Rosston with the Rev. Roger Parker and the Rev. Wes Peterman, pastor,
officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born March, 18, 1917, to Marshall Doc and Cady
Wilmot at her paternal grandfather's home north of Rosston. She was married to
Elmo J. Smith on April 2, 1938. They raised their family on their farm north of
Rosston.
Survivors include a sister,
Ardath Mae Wilmot Di Stefano; four children, Martha Blankenship
, Thomas Smith,
Susan Wicker and Ginger Schneider; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren;
three stepgrandchildren; and 13 stepgreat-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Haskell
+2014, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - January 11, 2014
Frankie J. Blankenship, 85, of Stigler died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, in Stigler. She was
a retired teacher and a member of Main Street Baptist Church.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. today at Main Street Baptist Church in
Stigler with burial at Fairview Cemetery in Panama under the direction of
Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Stigler. Pallbearers will be Chris, Jacob, Joe
and R. G. Blankenship, Tony Castillo and Bob Cariker.
She is survived by her husband,
Dwight; a son,
Chris Blankenship of Stigler; a brother, Edward Abernathy of
Poteau; and two grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.mallory.org/sitemaker/sites/MALLOR1/obit.cgi?user=1306306Blankenship
Dwight Wayne Blankenship of Stigler, Oklahoma was born April 5, 1922 in Spiro, Oklahoma to Joe and Golsie (Rucker) Blankenship and passed away May 9, 2014 in Fort Smith, [Sebastian Co.,] Arkansas at the age of 92.
He is survived by; One son: Chris Blankenship of Stigler, Oklahoma. Two brothers:
Rucker Blankenship of Spiro, Oklahoma & Gerald
Blankenship of Tulsa,
Oklahoma. Two grandchildren: Jacob Wayne Blankenship of Tahlequah, Oklahoma and Ashley Jordan
Castillo of Belton, Texas
Dwight was a member of the Stigler Masonic Lodge #121 and Murrow
Lodge. He was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church, OEA, NEA, served his country in the United States Air Force in
the European Theatre of World War II. His battles and campaigns include,
Rome-Arno Rhineland PO Valley North Apennines; Southern France Normandy; Air
Combat Balkans Northern France; and Central Europe. He taught school for 37
years; teaching at Keota, Stigler, and the Oklahoma State Department of
Education.
Dwight was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie
Blankenship; parents, Joe and Golsie Blankenship; uncle and aunt, Malle and Etta Ward; one brother, Derwin Blakenship.
Funeral Service will be 1 pm Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Main Street
Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Snyder and Mr. R.G. Blankenship
officiating. Burial will follow in
Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home &
Crematory of Stigler. Pallbearers
will be; Chris Blankenship - Jacob Blankenship -
Joe Blankenship - R.G. Blankenship - Tony Castillo - Bob Cariker. Military
Honors: Stigler VFW Post #4446
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson
2011, Altus, Jackson Co., OK, Obituary
Altus Times (OK) - November 15, 2011
Gene Arthur Smith, 64, of Altus was born Oct. 28, 1947, in Altus to
Ola and Samuel Smith. He passed away Nov. 13, 2011, at his home in Altus.
Gene married Jackie Smith in Vernon, Texas, on April 20, 1972. He
spent his working years self employed in the construction & concrete
finishing business. Gene enjoyed listening to county oldies and adored his dogs
Lucky and Squirt. Gene enjoyed watching football; he was an avid OU fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Jackie; two
brothers, Junior Smith & Charles Dick Smith; and two sisters, Wanda Houston
and Sue York.
Gene is survived by his three sisters,
JoAnn Chester, Linda Tidwell, and Barbara Blankenship
& husband David; one brother, Bobby Smith & wife Donna, all of Altus; one step
son, Allen Campbell; close family friends, Louie Rush, Mack Rush & Larry
Ceniceros; many nieces, nephews & a host of friends.
Graveside services will be held at the Granite City Cemetery on
Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Heath Tucker officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Altus, Jackson Co., OK, Death
Published in Altus Times from June 25 to June
26, 2014
Albert L. Blankenship, 78, of Altus, passed away Tuesday evening, June 24, 2014, at Jackson
County Memorial Hospital.
Services are pending with Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Altus, Jackson Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.lowell-tims.com/obituarydetails.aspx?did=857aebb5-eab3-44e8-9c6a-8e96f6f89710
Albert Ray Blankenship, age 78, of Altus, passed away Tuesday evening, June 24, 2014, at
Comanche County Memorial Hospital, in Lawton
[Comanche Co., OK]. Mr. Blankenship was born in Detroit, Texas on January 2, 1936,
to Albert and Nancy Ellen (Perkins) Blankenship.
Moving to Atoka, Oklahoma as a small child, they later moved to
Cliff’s Sin Corner in southern Tillman County. On October 16, 1954, he married the love of his life, Lou Juanita Parker and they spent the next fifty-nine
wonderful years together before his death. After their marriage, they
established their first home in Frederick and then lived in several different
locations due to Ray’s jobs. In 1967, the family moved to Altus where Ray
established Ray’s Automotive which later became A-1 Transmission. A business
owner most of his life, Ray was an excellent mechanic and retired in 2010.
In his spare time, Ray enjoyed singing, writing music, playing his
guitar, camping, fishing, hunting, watching baseball and coaching his children
and grandchildren in their sporting activities.
Preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Jess Blankenship, and two sisters, Vera McIntosh and Essie Ann Cameron.
He is survived by his wife,
Juanita, of the home; four children, Glenda Wagner of Altus, Johnny Ray Blankenship of Gore, Oklahoma, Judy Box and husband Brent of Warren and Sonya Elkins
and husband Mike of Altus; eight grandchildren,
Chad Blankenship and wife Joanna, Richard Wagner and wife
Sharla, Rachel Blankenship, Cassie
Shores and husband Shiloh, Tyler
Blankenship, Kelsi Box, Braden
Box and Caylee Elkins; five great
grandchildren, Anna
Blankenship, Cole Wagner, Reed
Wagner, Cody Grant and Brayden Grant; two sisters,
Mary Moore of Frederick and Nancy Brown and husband Bill of
Frederick; one brother, Joe Blankenship and wife Dorothy of Kansas City, Missouri
along with many other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services for Ray Blankenship will be at 10 a.m., Monday,
June 30, 2014, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Billy Rushin
officiating. Interment will be at the Frederick Memorial Cemetery under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jefferson
+2012, Ringling, Jefferson Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - January 24, 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Willene (Blankenship) Porterfield, 75, of Ringling is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the
First Baptist Church of Ringling with the Rev. Mike Williams officiating.
Interment will follow at Ringling Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers are Milton
Huebsch, Paul Evans, Douglas Farris, Ray Sorrells, Matthew Farris, Dusty
Nelsen, Cody Slawson and Corey Gillum. Honorary Bearers are Pete Gillum and Ted
Tripp.
Norma was born August 9, 1936, at Erin Springs, Okla., to the late Mr. George "Bud" Samuel
Blankenship and Mrs. Iola (Barnes) Blankenship. She departed this life Sunday evening,
January 22, 2012, at her home west of Ringling.
Norma was raised in the Simon and Oswalt area and then later at
Purcell. She married the late Mr. Ray L. Porterfield June 13, 1955, at
Ringling. They made their permanent residence in Ringling in 1969, where Norma
worked at the Pants Factory, the bank and finally the school cafeteria. She
retired from the Ringling Public Schools in 1997. During her retirement years,
she enjoyed doing family genealogy, her daily walks in the woods and feeding
her birds. She also loved to attend her grand-children's ball games. Norma was
a talented artist composing several paintings and also quilted many pieces for
her family to treasure for years to come. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Ringling and always enjoyed attending her Sunday school class there.
Preceding her in death was her parents; husband, Ray - May 2, 2000;
sisters, Mae Logan, Ida Schoonover, Lena Hill, Corene Blankenship and Sue Hardcastle; brothers, Lawrence, Ernest and Bill Blankenship ;
and granddaughter, Gabrielle Sorrells.
Survivors include her four daughters, Deborah Huebsch and husband,
Milton of Madill, Susan Evans and husband, Paul of Newalla, Okla., Raye Farris
and husband, Douglas of Ringling, and Kim Sorrells and husband, Ray of Antlers;
special friend, Pete Gillum of Healdton; brother,
Ira "Buck"
Blankenship and wife, Betty of
Oklahoma City; granddaughters, Tara, Katy, Annie, Sarah, Laura, Bonnie, Mary
Jane and Rachel; grandsons, Cody and Matthew; six great-grandchildren; and
numerous other nieces, nephews and other family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kay
+2010, Ponca City, Kay Co.,
OK, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=82217410
Bonnie June Blankenship of Ponca City, Oklahoma, died Thursday afternoon, January 28,
2010, at her home in Ponca City at the age of 75 years. She was born on October
24, 1934, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to F. E. and Mabel (McReevy) Manley.
She grew up in Blackwell attending Blackwell Public Schools
graduating in 1953. Following her education she began working for the Kress
Department Store in Blackwell. She later returned to the home to care for her
family and lived in various parts of the United States. In 1980 she returned to
Blackwell to make her home and began working at Wal-Mart. She also worked in
home health care for several years. In 2007 she moved to Ponca City to make her
home. She was a member of the First Christian Church and served as activities
coordinator for the residents of Willow Creek. She enjoyed all types of arts
and crafts, cooking, gardening and playing cards.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Brenda K.
Blankenship; three sisters,
Mary Loveall, Marjorie Shelton and Pauline Shouse; and five brothers, Frank
Manley, Kenneth Manley, Sonny Manley, Robert Manley and Ralph Brummet.
She is survived by three sons,
Gerald Blankenship of Skiatook , Oklahoma, Joel Blankenship of Skiatook, Oklahoma, and Douglas Blankenship of Skiatook, Oklahoma; two sisters, Joan
Thompson of Brazoria, Texas, and Jean Peterson of Raleigh-Durham, North
Carolina; a brother, Billy Manley of Brazoria, Texas; four grandchildren; and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2nd in the
Roberts and Son Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Blaine Herron of Four Square
Gospel Church in Ponca City officiating. Burial to follow in
the Blackwell Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Darrell Thompson, Dennis
Manley, Lennie Loveall, David Shelton, John Campbell and Tyler Clark.
Kay Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Bonnie J. 75, 24Oct1934 - 28Jan2010, Ponca City, Kay, OK, OK-444-32-7535
Latimer
Bengal, Latimer Co., OK, Peachland Cemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=99609014
Blankenship, Donald, 10Mar1928, Bengal, Latimer Co., OK, 25Oct 2012, Latimer Co, OK,
S/o Harrison Blankenship (1909 - 1976)
Obituary;
Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK
Donald Blankenship
of Red Oak, OK passed away on October 25, 2012 at Latimer County General Hospital
at the age of 84. Donald was born March 10, 1928 in Bengal, Oklahoma to Harrison and Alta Cecil
Marie (Crimms) Blankenship.
Donald grew up
farming and ranching and made working the land and cattle his life long career.
He also worked at Eastern Oklahoma State College and Latimer County District
III. Donald married LaVern Sutton on May 12, 1950 and had four children. Donald greatest joy was his family and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by is loving wife,
LaVern of the home; son, Wayne
Blankenship and wife, Debbie
of Haileyville; three daughters, Shirley Gandee of Red Oak, Loretta Davis and
husband, Benny of McAlester and Wanda Christopher
and husband, Wayne of Red Oak; two brothers,
H. D. Blankenship and wife, Norma of Red Oak and John Blankenship and wife, Margie of Marshal, TX; three sisters, Dorotha Pearl Aldridge and husband, Bob of Carmichael, CA, Vesta Wooten of Hartshorne and Dorothy May Wright
and husband, Don of Ramona; brother-in-law, Dean Sutton and wife, Patti of
Wilburton and sister-in-law, Syble Henry and husband, Wilburn of Red Oak;
Twenty Five Grandchildren, Forty Two Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces,
nephews and other family and a host of friends.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Cecil Blankenship
of Red Oak; brother, Iva Lee Blankenship of Red Oak and son-in-law, Fred Gandee of
Red Oak.
The Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 29,
2012 at the Salonia Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Sheppard
officiating. Interment will follow at Peachland Cemetery, Bengal Community, Oklahoma. Pallbearers will be: Jason Young, Eric
Christopher, Mark Gandee, Lane Vaden, Freddie Gandee, Doyle Blankenship, D. J. Blankenship,
Kevin Vaden, Michael Vaden, Kenny Gandee, Jacob Gandee, Christopher Gandee, Johnny Blankenship, B. J. Davis, and John Gandee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Gowen, Latimer Co., OK, Gowen Cemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=103201730
Blankenship, Wayne, 24Jul1951, Wilburton, Latimer Co., OK, 05Jan2013, McAlester,
Pittsburg Co., OK,
S/o
Donald Blankenship (1928 - 2012)
Obituary;
Haileyville, Pittsburg Co., OK,
Wayne Blankenship,
61, of Haileyville, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at McAlester Regional Health
Center. Born July 24, 1951, in Wilburton, he was the son of Donald and Lavern (Sutton) Blankenship.
He grew up in the Wilburton area and had lived virtually all his
life in Leflore, Latimer and Pittsburg counties. He was a true cowboy and
worked on ranches in the area all his life. It was a rare sight to see him, out
and about, without his spurs. He loved ranching and caring for and riding
horses. He also enjoyed rodeos, dancing and sipping coffee and swapping tall
tales with his friends. Through his love of riding (and racing) horses, he was
a member of a group of cowboys known as "The Outhouse Gang."
He married Debbie
Button on July 30, 2007, in
Hartshorne.
Survivors include his wife,
Debbie Blankenship, of the home; children, Lisa Kirkes and her husband, Roland, of Poteau,
Doyle Blankenship and his wife, Taira, of Wellston, Johnny Blankenship and his wife, Stacy, of McAlester, Shelia Blankenship, of Pittsburg, D. J. Blankenship and his wife, Talisha, of McAlester, Krystal Looper and her husband, Andrew, of Gowen, Jennifer Akedo and her husband, Rick, Antelope, Calif., and Brion Jones,
Las Vegas, Nev. Also, grandchildren,
Forrest Kirkes, Luke Kirkes, Gannon
Blankenship, Gage Blankenship, Lilly Blankenship, Alex Looper, Trinity Looper, Trista Looper, Brionna Akedo,
Kyle Akedo, Caitlyn Akedo and Nathan Akedo; his mother, Laverne
Blankenship, of Salonia. And,
three sisters and two
brothers-in-law, Loretta Davis and her husband, Benny, of
McAlester, Wanda Christopher and her husband, Wayne, of
Salonia, and Shirley Gandee, of Salonia, and brothers-in-law
and sister-in-law, Jim Button, Brookdale, Calif., and Steve and Kim Button,
Brookdale.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald
Blankenship; his grandparents, Harrison and Cecil Blankenship and
Walter and Della Sutton; a brother-in-law, Fred Gandee, and aunts and uncles,
Christine and Hershal Tucker and RosaLee and Bill Montana.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Edgewood United
Methodist Church in Hartshorne with the Rev. Paul Tucker officiating. Burial
will be at Gowen-Cambria Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Davis, John
Walker, Frank Conley, Jim Oldham, Frankie Thomason and Billy Morrow. Honorary
pallbearers will be Walter Freeman, Randy Stevens, Jim McAdoo, Bill Bailey,
Billy Bailey, Robby McCabe and all his grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK, Funeral
McAlester News-Capital & Democrat (OK) - October 26, 2012
Donald Blankenship,
84, of Red Oak, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Latimer County General
Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Solonia Free Will
Baptist Church with the Rev. Leon Sheppard officiating. Burial will be at
Peachland Cemetery in the Bengal Community.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.jonesharkinsfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1759270&fh_id=11575
Donald Blankenship
of Red Oak, OK passed away on October 25, 2012 at Latimer County General
Hospital [Wilburton, Latimer Co., OK], at the age of 84. Donald was born March
10, 1928 in Bengal, Oklahoma to Harrison and Alta Cecil Marie (Crimms) Blankenship.
Donald grew up farming and ranching and made working the land and
cattle his life long career. He also worked at Eastern Oklahoma State College
and Latimer County District III. Donald married LaVern Sutton on May 12, 1950
and had four children. Donald greatest joy was his family and especially his
grandchildren.
He is survived by is loving wife,
LaVern of the home; son, Wayne
Blankenship and wife, Debbie
of Haileyville; three daughters, Shirley Gandee of Red Oak, Loretta Davis and
husband, Benny of McAlester and Wanda Christopher
and husband, Wayne of Red Oak; two brothers,
H. D. Blankenship and wife, Norma of Red Oak and John Blankenship and wife, Margie of Marshal, TX; three sisters, Dorotha Pearl
Aldridge and husband, Bob of Carmichael, CA, Vesta Wooten
of Hartshorne and Dorothy May Wright and husband, Don of Ramona;
brother-in-law, Dean Sutton and wife, Patti of Wilburton and sister-in-law,
Syble Henry and husband, Wilburn of Red Oak; Twenty Five Grandchildren, Forty
Two Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and a
host of friends.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Cecil Blankenship
of Red Oak; brother, Iva Lee Blankenship of Red Oak and son-in-law, Fred Gandee of
Red Oak.
The Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 29,
2012 at the Salonia Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Sheppard
officiating. Interment will follow at Peachland Cemetery, Bengal Community, Oklahoma. Pallbearers
will be: Jason Young, Eric Christopher, Mark Gandee, Lane Vaden, Freddie
Gandee, Doyle Blankenship, D. J. Blankenship, Kevin Vaden, Michael Vaden, Kenny Gandee,
Jacob Gandee, Christopher Gandee, Johnny Blankenship,
B. J. Davis, and John Gandee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Le Flore
+2014, Monroe, LeFlore Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - March 14, 2014
Gloria Sue Mosley,
75, of Monroe, Okla., died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Monroe. She was born
Aug. 10, 1938; in Muskogee, Okla.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Monroe Cemetery Pavilion in
Monroe under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau.
She is survived by her husband, Jervin; two daughters, Marty Martin
and Gwen Vandiver; a son, Frankie Livingston; a stepson, Steven Mosley; two
sisters, Judy Pannell and Karen Lanston; a brother,
James Blankenship; and numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Panama, Le Flore Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - May 15, 2013
Kenneth Milton Shakingbush, 74, of Panama died Monday, May 13,
2013, in Panama. He was born Aug. 27, 1938, in Short.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Cowlington Cemetery in
Keota under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro.
He is survived by a daughter,
Ruby Blankenship of Cowlington, Okla.; a son, Kenny
Shakingbush of Sallisaw; three sisters, Doris Steeley of Short, Virginia
Maneely of Long and Oleta Poore of Dallas; four grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Poteau, Le Flore Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - February 23, 2013
Sherman Phillip Floyd, 88, of Poteau passed away Friday, Feb. 22,
2013, in Poteau. Sherman was born March 9, 1924, in Tahona, Okla., to King
Philip and Bessie B. Morrison Floyd. He was a World War II veteran of the Army
Air Corps. He was a retired teacher. Sherman was a member of First Baptist
Church in Poteau.
He was preceded in death by his parents, K. P. and Bessie; a
daughter, Toni Thompson; two sisters,
Earlene Sallis of Oklahoma City and Bea Blankenship of
Spiro; and a brother, Ray Floyd. Sherman started coaching in 1949 and was
Poteau High School principal from 1972-86, when he retired.
Survivors include his wife Linda F. Floyd of the home; sons, John
Phillip Floyd and Robert "Bob" Mitchell Floyd, both of Poteau;
grandsons, Scott Thompson and Michael Thompson, both of Edmond, Okla.; a
son-in-law, Mick Thompson of Edmond; brothers, K.P. Floyd of Gallatin, Tenn.,
and Curt Floyd of Dallas; and an adopted son, Phil McGehee of Poteau.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Reynolds Center in Poteau with
the Rev. Phil McGehee, the Rev.
Rex Blankenship and the Rev. Clayton Griggs officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau.
Pallbearers will be his nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Poteau, Le Flore Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - July 2, 2013
Cleo L. Bowen, 91, of Poteau passed away Monday, July 1, 2013, in
Pocola [Le Flore Co., OK]. She was born May 29, 1922, to Sam and Donnie (Tolbert)
McElhaney. She was a homemaker and a member of First Free Will Baptist Church
in Poteau.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Omer Bowen;
a son, Cleave Bowen; a brother, Oscar McElhaney; and three sisters, Norma
Flippo, Zola Hendrix and Veda McElhaney.
She is survived by her cousins,
Ed Abernathy of Poteau and Frankie
Blankenship of Stigler; a
sister-in-law, Margie McElhaney of Oklahoma City; two nephews, Harold Hendrix
and Don McElhaney, both of Oklahoma City; beloved roommate, Carol Resch; other
relatives; many friends; and her loving caregivers.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau
with the Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Milton Cemetery in
Milton. Pallbearers will be Jerry Scott, Charles McKee and Ed Abernathy, Carold
Abernathy, Rodney Abernathy and Jimmy Abernathy.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Spiro, Le Flore Co.,
OK, Obituary
http://www.swtimes.com/articles/2010/01/25/obituaries/all_obituaries/obits012510_13.txt
Monday, January 25, 2010,
Wilma Juanita Schrimsher of was born May 13, 1921, in Spiro to
Felix and Nora (Autry) Blevins and passed away Jan. 23, 2010, in Fort Smith at
the age of 88.
She is survived by nine daughters, Melba Davidson of Spiro, Bernice
Rhoades and husband Gerald of Fort Smith, Loretta Whitman and husband Bill of
Fort Smith, Frances Myers of Spiro, Deborah Lample and husband Thomas of Spiro,
Ruth Slankard and husband John of Fort Smith, Nina Goins and husband Duane of
Fort Smith, Mildred Wilson and husband Robert of Fort Smith and Alice Fisk and
husband Jim of Van Buren; one son, Lewis Schrimsher and wife Debbie of Spiro;
19 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard; one
daughter, Barbara Carlile; one son, Howard “Sonny Boy” Schrimsher; one
granddaughter, Angela Faye Fisk; three sisters, Irene, Melba and Leta; and one
brother, Felix.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at
Mallory-Martin Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Blankenship
officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of the
Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Spiro, Le Flore Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - August 18, 2014
H. B. Hayes of Spiro was born on July 9, 1939, in Summerfield,
Okla., to Joe and Nancy (White) Hayes and passed away in Fort Smith, [Sebastian Co., AR], on Aug. 15, 2014, at the age of 75.
H. B. is survived by his companion, Shirley Collins of the home;
one daughter, Pam Hayes Baxter of Spiro; one son, Mike Hayes and wife Lisa of
Spiro; Trinka Blankenship and husband
Eddie of Spiro, Anthony Collins of Spiro and
Brett Collins and wife Stacy of Fort Smith; five grandchildren, Neal Hayes, Brittany McLaughlin, TJ Hayes, Hayley
and Hunter Baxter; Lee, Linlee and Lily Blankenship , Linzy Wiley, Arron, Garrett and Austin
Collins; and great-grandchildren, Hadleigh and Cannon Hayes, Addalyn McLaughlin
and one on the way, baby McLaughlin.
H.B. was a member of the Carpenters Union and a 40-year member of
the Masonic Lodge. He loved hunting, fishing and sports of any kind. He also
loved sharing his candy and stories.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Verna Sue Hayes;
four sisters; and seven brothers.
Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at Victory Worship
Center of Spiro with the Revs. Bryan Fouts and Eddie Blankenship officiating.
Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Neal Hayes, TJ Hayes, Tyler McLaughlin, Arron Collins, Garrett Collins,
Austin Collins and Lee
Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Wister, Le
Flore Co., OK, Obituary
Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) Date: November 20, 2014
Anna Louise Bost, 69, of Wister went to be with Jesus on Tuesday,
Nov. 18, 2014. She was born Feb. 19, 1945, in Seminole, Okla., to Vernon and
Leavada (Richards) Elliott.
She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Her greatest joys were
her grandchildren and her three little grand-dogs, whom she called "her
babies."
Anna is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom Bost; and
brothers, Jimmy D. Elliott and Bobby R. Elliott.
She is survived by two children, JoAnna Means and husband Johnny of
Wister and Danny Bailey of Fort Smith; three grandchildren, Justin and Treasure
Means of Stillwater, Okla., Kelsie Means of Wister and Jake Bailey of Panama;
and a very special daughter, Tommie Holson Adams, whom she loved as her own; sisters, Linda Thompson, Lois Blankenship and husband
Bill, all of Marion, Ill.; and numerous nieces,
nephews, other relatives, loved ones and many friends.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. today at Fanshawe Cemetery, with
the Rev. Brad Hill officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Johnny Means, Bill Blankenship, Justin Means, Kelsie Means and Danny Bailey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lincoln
2011, Meeker, Lincoln Co., OK, Obituary
The Shawnee News-Star, (OK) - October 15, 2011
Shirley Loy Bugg Richardson died at her home in Meeker Friday, Oct.
7, 2011. She was born Aug. 6, 1937, in Shawnee, and left this world at age 74.
Shirley was the daughter of Clarence Shirley Bugg and Helen Eloy Blankenship
Bugg.
Shirley graduated from Dale High School in 1955. She married
Raymond L. Batt, and they made their home in Stillwater. She attended beauty college and won several awards. She later owned and
operated her own beauty shop. Shirley later married Kent Richardson and spent
the next 30 years in Panama City Beach, Fla., where they owned a pawn shop. Her
hobbies included sewing, needle point, crossword puzzles and fishing. She
enjoyed traveling with her son as her raced the professional motorcycle
circuit. She had a passion for animals, especially her cats.
After the death of her husband in February 2011, Shirley moved to
live next door to her daughter, Kathie, in Meeker. They spent time gardening,
going to garage sales and sitting on the deck. They attended Liberty Baptist
Church together and enjoyed eating lunch out. One of her most cherished
memories was going to the State Capitol and being introduced in the gallery as
the great-grandmother of Kelsey Briggs during the reading of the Proclamation
of Kelsey Briggs Day in the State of Oklahoma.
Shirley was proceeded in death by her
parents; one daughter, Debra Rae Batt; and great-granddaughter, Kelsey Briggs.
She is survived by one daughter and spouse, Kathie and Royce Briggs
of Meeker; one son, Bobby Goodin of Flower Mound, Texas; three sisters, Linda
Arms, Janis Cotton, and Judy Bugg, all of Shawnee; seven grandchildren, Shirica
Armitage, Jeanna Fowler and Robynn Stell of Meeker, Lance Briggs of Shawnee,
Jacquelyn Mergaux of Flower Mound, Melissa Mergaux of Austin, Texas, and Jaymie
Batt of Oklahoma City; and 13 great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Meeker, Lincoln Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2344124&fh_id=14703
Glen M. Ellis age 77, of Meeker passed away, Saturday, December 7,
2013 in Meeker. She was born on September 5, 1936 and grew up with her parents
Vernon and Myrtle Lepinsky in Wisconsin.
Glen attended and graduated from High School in Wisconsin. She
married Hugh Don “Lucky” Ellis and they moved to Mobile Alabama and raised
their family until 1967 and later moved to Shawnee and then to Meeker, where
she made her home for 30 years.
Glen worked as a receptionist and clerk for Leedar Filter in
Meeker. She raised Appaloosas for 30 years. Her son and grandchildren were the
highlights of her life. She loved horses, animals, country life, and the great
outdoors.
Glen was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Myrtle
Lepinsky; husband, Hugh Don “Lucky” Ellis.
Those that will cherish her memories are her son and
daughter-in-law, Don and Shirley Ellis of Tecumseh; granddaughter and spouse,
Tanya and Mark Stone; great-grandchildren, Saria Glynn Stone, and Patrick
Stone; granddaughter and spouse, Stefanie Ellis and Robbie
Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Hunter Ellis, and Prue Blankenship.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday at Cooper Funeral Home
Chapel with Chaplain Jerry Butler, Valir Hospice, officiating and under the
direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lincoln Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Mary
C. 60, 09Jan1950 - 24Sep2010, Wellston,
Lincoln, OK, OK-443-52-0838
Love
2013, Leon, Love Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on March 31, 2013
Bernice H. Worrell, 86, passed away Fri., March 29, 2013.
Visitation Wed. 6-8 pm Headley Funeral
Chapel; Service 2 pm Thurs., April 4, 2013, at Leon Christian Church. Burial: Blankenship Cemetery, Rosalia.
Survivors: son, Kevin Worrell; daughter, Lisa Wells; 3 sisters; 5
grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Memorial donations to
the Leon Senior Center.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Marietta, Love Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - November 11, 2013
Services for Ramona
Blankenship, 92, of Marietta
are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, in Marietta's First Baptist
Church with Rev. Tommy Higle officiating. Interment will follow in the
Bourland-Belleville Cemetery, Courtney, OK, under the direction of
Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Marietta.
Born April 1, 1921 at Petersburg, Okla., the daughter of P. G. and
Ruby Longest Hogue, her heavenly father called her home Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013,
in Lake Country Nursing Center, Marietta.
Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and a farmer, as well as working a
few years at the pants factory. She married
Arthur Blankenship on Jan. 8, 1937 in Ryan, Okla., and he
preceded her in death on July 16, 1990. A true and devout Christian woman, she
was an example to all her family. She was dearly loved and will be missed by
all. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents;
three sisters, Leoda Davis, Roberta Atkins and Virginia May; and a brother,
Duane Hogue.
Survivors include her children,
Marquita Evans of Ringling, and Haskell and Brenda
Blankenship of Tyler, Texas;
seven grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Rebecca Atkins of Henrietta, Texas, Roxanna Cox of Bridgeport,
Texas and Carra Sue Davis of Ardmore; and many nieces and nephews Aunt
"Monie" loved dearly.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marshall
+2012, Cardinal
Cove, Marshall Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.wattsfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=840793
Betty Sue Blankenship, 81 of Cardinal Cove, Oklahoma passed away Monday, December 10,
2012 at her home in Cardinal Cove. She was born on February 9, 1931 in Carter
County, Oklahoma to the late Samuel Houston Hefner and Nellie Cleveland
Chandler Hefner.
Betty was raised in Wilson and married
J. A. Blankenship on May 12, 1947 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He
preceded her in death on October 8, 2002. She later lived in California before
moving to Dickson where she lived most of her life. Betty has live the past
several years in Cardinal Cove. She was a Foster Parent for several years and
she enjoyed painting, playing Canasta, she loved her fish, dogs and birds, and
she was an animal lover.
She is survived by: Children:
John Blankenship and wife Vicki, Denison, Texas; Samuel Blankenship, Dickson, Oklahoma; Richard Blankenship, Dickson, Oklahoma; Hank Blankenship and wife Laquita, Centralia, Missouri; Regina Eubanks, Longview, Texas; Susan Morrow and
husband Tony, Longview, Texas. Several Grandchildren Several
Great Grandchildren. Brothers: Eddy Hefner, Tommy Hefner and Joe Hefner.
Sister: May Gibbs
Casket Bearers: Sam Blankenship, Sr. Sam Blankenship, Jr., Ty Blankenship, Dustin Morrow, Ryan Blankenship, Jesse Blankenship.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son; Joseph Blankenship, 5 brothers; Carl, Sam, Herald, Roy and Doris Hefner, 2 sisters;
Ruth Williamson and Alvie Davenport.
SSDI; Blankenship,
J. A., 78, 22Jul1924 - 08Oct2002, Kingston, Marshall, OK, OK-448-20-8909
2013, Lebanon,
Marshall Co., OK, Obituary
Durant Daily Democrat (OK) - June 4, 2013
Wendyl Dean Johnson, 62 of Lebanon, Oklahoma passed away Thursday,
May 30, 2013 in Fort Walton Beach, [Okaloosa Co.], Florida. He was born on August 12, 1950
in Madill, Oklahoma to the late Ky Johnson and Ruby Rhodes Johnson.
Wendyl was raised in Lebanon and later joined the United States
Army serving for 2 years during the Vietnam War. He married Charlene Annette
Wilson on July 2, 1982 in Durant, Oklahoma. Wendyl worked as a Real Estate
Agent and Broker for Active Real Estate and June Drake Real Estate in
Thackerville, Oklahoma. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, picking pecans, being
with his family and loved his grandchildren.
He is survived by: Wife: Charlene Johnson, Lebanon, OK; Children:
Ky and Stephanie Johnson, Durant, OK; Stacy Doggett, Durant, OK; Shelly
Doggett, Lebanon, OK; Shannon and Joe Lee, Lebanon, OK. Grandchildren: Jeremiah and spouse Lera Lee, Jordan Blankenship , Mikayla and Dustin Lowe, Carly Joe Lee,
Madison Pinnick, Shaylie, Shyler and Abbie Johnson. Sisters: Shirley
Johnson-Hudson and Frank Hudson of Jones, OK. and
Patsy Roberts of Florida.
Wendyl was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Lloyd Taylor,
sisters; Peggy Rauschenberg and Naomi Sowder. Casket Bearers: Mike Bean, Tommy
Sandefur, Lemon Johnson, Harold Johnson, Terry Hewitt, Ronnie Hagood
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at
the Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill. Burial will be at the Lebanon Cemetery in
Lebanon. Chris Webb will officiate the services. Music
arranged by Karoleen Hagood.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Madill, Marshall Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - March 12, 2012
Christi Anne Trammell, 52, of Madill passed away Saturday, March
10, 2012 at the Kindred Hospital in Oklahoma
City. She was born on Dec. 6, 1959 to George Allen Smith and Donna Sue Blankenship Smith in Houston.
Christi was raised in Caddo and moved to Madill in 1967 where she
graduated Madill High School in 1978. She was a Madill Drum Major and worked
for her dad at the Corner Drug. She also attended Southeastern Oklahoma
University where she received a Masters degree in reading. Christi started
teaching at the Madill Elementary School in 1989 where she taught for over 20
years. She was a second grade teacher, also teaching summer school, teaching
after school program and taught English classes at night.
Christi married Joel Trammell on March 17, 1992 in the Bahamas and
Sept. 17, 1993 had her daughter Shani Trammell. She loved helping Joel with his
business, The Diamond T Whitetail Ranch, feeding deer and raising babies.
Christi was a member of the Madill Methodist Church and she enjoyed camping
with Shani and going to the lake or the ocean every time she had a chance.
She is survived by her husband Joel Trammell of Madill, daughter
Shani Trammell of Madill, and son Shannon Trammell of Madill; parents George
and Donna Smith of Madill; mother and father in-law Judith and Alvin Trammell;
sister Tami Orr of Kingston, brother Derek Smith and fiancé Stephanie of
Sherman, Texas; nieces Cierra Orr of Stephenville, Texas and Kyleigh Wescott of
Everett, Wash.; aunts and uncles Joe Blankenship and wife Linda of
Tulsa, Deann Worden and husband Roger of Tyler, Texas, Fonda Haines of Tulsa.
Christi was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m., March 13, 2012 at the
Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill. Rev. Darren Wallace will officiate
the service. Interment will be at the Woodberry-Forest Cemetery in Madill.
Serving as casket bearers will be Jeff Dollar, B. W. Savage, Steven Davis, Cody
Bradshaw, Preston Mullins and Jim Bob Laird. Honorary bearers will be Hunter
Savage and Cade Barker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McClain
+2012, Byars, McClain Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - June 26, 2012
Services for Danny Lloyd Weaver, 45, Byars, are 11 a.m. Wednesday
June 27, 2012, at Pickard Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Frank
Trent. Burial follows at McGee Cemetery in Stratford.
Mr. Weaver died June 23, 2012. He was born Sept. 11, 1966, in Ada
to Wendell Lloyd and Katherine Gayle Blankenship Weaver. He worked as a McClain County equipment operator. He had lived
all of his life in the Byars/Stratford area. He had attended the Pentecostal
Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Lois Blankenship,
Jake and Carrie Weaver; and a sister, Cynthia Weaver.
Survivors include a son, Dustin Lloyd Weaver, Daugherty; two
daughters, Ashley Canada, Ada and Brandy Weaver, Stratford; parents, Wendell
Lloyd and Katherine Gayle Weaver, Stratford; brother and sister-in-law, Steve
and Dawnette Weaver, Stratford; neice, Stephanie Weaver; two nephews, Lance and
wife Kyla Weaver and Zachery Weaver Bearers are Mark Rogers, Mike Rogers,
Brandon Rogers, Chuck Spray, Tim Smith and Danny Richardson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Washington, McClain Co., OK, Obituary
The Norman Transcript, (OK) - March 26, 2011
Mary Sue
Hardcastle, of Washington, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, surrounded by family.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Union Hill Baptist Church, west of Purcell.
Interment will be at the Washington Cemetery. Sue was born
Sept. 1, 1940, in Oswald. She was the 10th child of George Samuel Bud Blankenship and Iola (Barnes) Blankenship.
Sue married the
love of her life, Billy Gene Hardcastle, on April 28, 1956, in Washington. They
were married for 49 years. Sue and Gene loved living in Washington and
were strong members of the community. Sue was Genes partner in life and in business. They owned several
businesses including the Warrior Drive Inn, the Washington Cafe and Genes
Steakhouse. She was known in the community of Washington for her amazing
cooking, especially her coconut crme pie. There are not many Washington
residents who didn’t feel the love of Sues cooking. Sue was a generous woman who always looked out for people in need.
Sue was preceded in
death by her husband, Gene; her parents, Bud and Iola Blankenship; three brothers, Lawerence, Ernest and Bill Blankenship; four sisters, May Logan, Ida Schoonover, Lena Hill
and Corine Blankenship.
Survivors include five children: Three sons, Billy Gene Jr. and his
wife Jennifer, Bobby Lee and his wife Cheryl, James Samuel and his wife Lori,
all of Washington; and two daughters, Rhonda Jane Cannon and her husband Jimmy
of Washington and Polly Jo Base and her husband Daniel of Norman; 14
grandchildren, Shawna Farmer, Gennifer Redeker, Robert Hardcastle, Chris
Hardcastle, Collin Hardcastle, Michael Hardcastle, Addie Cannon, Jared
Hardcastle, Jeremy Cannon, Kyle Hardcastle, Audrey Base, Brittley Base, Taylor
Hardcastle and Madelaine Base; 12 great-grandchildren, Blaze and Brynn Farmer,
Derek Trammell, Caleb, Hannah, Jacob, Emma, and Abigail Redeker, Harley,
Tucker, and Jacob Hardcastle, KC Hardcastle; one sister Norma Porterfield of Ringling, and one brother, Ira Buck Blankenship of Oklahoma City. Also,
three sister-in-laws, Norma, Betty and Marie Blankenship
and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are by Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell. Norman
Transcript, Saturday, March 26, 2011
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McCurtain
2013, Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK, Obituary
Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids, NC) - January 20, 2013
Horace Grant Britton, 76, passed away Jan. 17, 2013. He was born
Feb. 14, 1936.
He was preceded in death by his son Horace Grant Britton Jr. and
parents Horace and Rebie Britton. He attended the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, of
Idabel, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, also of Idabel.
May 15, 1956, Horace and Elizabeth Calvert Britton were united in
marriage. Horace worked for the North Carolina Department of Revenue and
retired from Weyerhaeuser of 2000. He was an avid Tarheel fan and grew to love
the Oklahoma Sooners. He loved to play golf and spend time outdoors. Horace
lived life to the fullest. He was easy going, witty and loved. He was dedicated
to his family, church and community. He will be missed for many reasons and
remembered most for his love for the Lord.
He is survived by his wife "Betty;" two daughters, Claire
and James Branson, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Rebecca and Kyle Crusoe, of
Midwest City, Okla.; grandson Hunter McCarley; granddaughter Emily Crusoe; two
sisters; Dianne and David Barnes, of Topsail Beach, N.C., and Harriett and Jon
Whitaker, of Marietta, Ga.; sisters-in-law, Claire Hunt, Toni Miller and
Harriet and Lee Jones; nieces and
nephews, Ami Hunt, Brian Jones, Michael Jones, Kira Blankenship , Ted Hunt, Calvert Hunt, Elizabeth
Hellinger, Jennifer Whebee, Julia Melvin, Carolina Laieer, Allison Barnes,
Emily and Andy Madrala, Joe Barnes, Matthew Halla, Kenneth Calvert and
Christopher Calvert.
Memorial services will be held at 2 :30
p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church, of Idabel,
Okla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McCurtain Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Nancy
J. 67, 17Jan1943 - 08May2010, Broken
Bow, Mccurtain, OK, IN-315-42-9990
McIntosh
+2014, Eufaula, McIntosh Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.hbmfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Leta-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Leta Wynona Blankenship, 94, of Eufaula, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the
Eufaula Manor. Leta was born on June 4, 1920, in Altus, Oklahoma the daughter
of Ivan E. and Annie (Box) Tabb.
On June 13, 1936, Leta married Herbert Ray Blankenship. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2000. Leta worked as a
hair stylist.
Survivors include: her daughter,
Sherry Joseph Blackburn and husband of
Indianapolis, Indiana; her friends, Nathan and Patricia Hampton of Caldwell,
Idaho and Jonathan Hampton of Eufaula; a sister, Susan Hunt of Muskogee and her
grandchildren, Helena, Christina, Adam and Benjamin and three great
grandchildren.
Leta is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Ivan D. Tabb
and Gordon Lee Tabb and a sister, Wilma Williams.
Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Fort Gibson National Cemetery,
Fort Gibson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Muskogee
+2011, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
http://muskogeephoenix.com/obituaries/x233965401/Nanabel-Blankenship-Porter
Nanabel Blankenship Porter, 95, died Monday, January 17, 2011. She was born in Cartersville,
Oklahoma on January 25, 1915 to Curtis and Mattie Blankenship.
Nanabel attended Oklahoma State University and Northeastern State
Teacher’s College (now Northeastern State University, Tahlequah) with a focus
on art. She was a member of Sans Souci and Tri Sigma.
Nanabel was the beloved wife for forty-nine years of the late John
W. Porter, Jr.; mother of Nita Porter Emrick (wife of George W. Emrick) of New
Orleans, John W. Porter, III (deceased) and Mary Jane Porter of Tulsa.
Nanabel and her family were members of the First Presbyterian
Church, where they were very involved in the ‘life’ of the church. Nanabel was especially active in the
Afternoon Circle. She also gave a lot of herself to the Girl and Boy Scouts as
a Troup and Camp Leader. She retired
after twenty two years as Secretary in the U.S. Attorney’s Office. She was active in the Muskogee Art Guild and
frequently displayed her art at various sites around Muskogee.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian
Church, 500 W. Broadway in Muskogee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat (OK) - May 25, 2011
Wilma Olive (Fletcher) Royse 94, of Muskogee, OK passed away
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Muskogee, OK. Wilma was born August 1, 1916 in
Springfield, MO, the daughter of James William and Alta (Elliott) Fletcher.
Wilma graduated from Springfield High School in 1934. She moved to
Muskogee, OK in May of 1934 and married Troy Royse January 1, 1935. She worked
at Klaus Manufacturing Company and Muskogee Regional Hospital, retiring in
1981. She attended Oldham Baptist Church for 45 years. Her life revolved around
her family and church family.
Survivors include her three daughters and four sons and their
spouses: Jo and Kelly Rolland, of Muskogee, Wayne Royse of Ft. Gibson, Jerry
and Linda Royse of Muskogee, Helen and Rod Brassfield of Braggs, Shirley and
Kenneth Burnes of Ft. Gibson, Ronnie Royse of Muskogee, Harold and Gail Royse
of Muskogee, twenty grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 18 great great
grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Wilma is preceded in death by her husband, one son Darrell, a
brother Ray Fletcher, her sister Peg Blankenship, four brothers-in-law, and three
sisters-in-law.
A funeral service has been scheduled for 1:30 PM Friday, May 27,
2011 at Oldham Memorial Baptist Church in Muskogee with Reverend Tom Shelton
officiating. Those serving as pallbearers include her grandchildren and great
grandchildren Chris Rolland, Donald Royse, Brian Royse, Dwayne Royse, Colton
Hardesty, and Dylan Duncan. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Darren
Royse, Brandon Royse, Greg Royse, Kevin Royse, Jason Royse and Randy Rolland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat (OK) - July 6, 2011
"Early in the morning of July 4, 2011, God picked another
precious flower to add to his bouquet." Memorial services for Annie Owens
will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2011 at Cornerstone Funeral Home
and Crematory, 1830 North York Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma with Roger Folsom,
officiating.
She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
aunt and a loyal friend to many. She was employed at Funstens Nut Company,
Basolo Auto Parts, Linda's Lunches and Cherokee Jerkee. Annie was a member of
the Muskogee Twirlers Square Dance Club, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 4977 Auxiliary and Mountain View Extension Homemakers. Annie will be
remembered by many neighbors, relatives and friends by the kind deeds she did
for others.
Annie Owens, 77 of Muskogee, Oklahoma was born on May 24, 1934 in
Texanna, Oklahoma to Andy and Maggie (Leach) Leader. She married Joe Owens,
November 23, 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe of 46 years;
her parents; brother, Harrell Leader; sisters, Polly Robinson and Betty Jo
Leader; son-in-law, Scott Rouse.
Those left to cherish her memories are three daughters; Judy
Minnick and husband Tim of Checotah, Oklahoma; Ticia Owens and Dave Skaggs of
St. Louis, Missouri; Linda Spears and husband Mel of Muskogee, Oklahoma; one
granddaughter, Christi Bolinger and husband Clark of Jackson, Missouri; three grandsons,
Robert Walker and wife Gina of Muskogee, Oklahoma; Marc Cook and wife Brandi of
Kansas City, Missouri; Chris Rouse and wife Cheramy of Muskogee, Oklahoma; great grandchildren, Cody and Tanner
Walker; Hannah and Cameron Bolinger; Brodi and Braden Cook; Addison Blankenship, and Ava Ann Rouse; one special niece,
Peggy Martin and husband Mike of Muskogee, Oklahoma and her three daughters,
Angel, Brandy and Harlo.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Yadon, Rocky Battenfield, Brandon Royse,
Ted Stevens, Jimbo Folsom and Logan Stinson. Honorary Pallbearers will be
Coleman Nelson, Lyman Leader and Maxie Hadley. Annie will be laid to rest at
Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home and
Crematory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
http://muskogeephoenix.com/obituaries/x2082768191/Gordon-Blankenship
Gordon Blankenship,
89, of Muskogee, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Gordon was born to Gilford and Ruby (Howell) Blankenship on November 12, 1922. It was in the
Muskogee area that Gordon married and raised his family.
He retired from Container Corporation of America and was a charter
member of Keefeton Freewill Baptist Church, but spent his later years attending
Lawrence Street Baptist Church in Muskogee, to be near his family. He enjoyed
family gatherings, church fellowships and playing dominoes with friends. Gordon loved life, loved people, and was loved by many. He never met a
stranger and always shared a smile that would lift your heart. His joy came
from the Lord, the time he spent reading God’s Word and his personal
relationship with Jesus Christ. He shared that joy and love throughout the
generations of his family, and with everyone he met.
Gordon was preceded
in death, by his parents, his young daughter,
Cheryl Blankenship, his son,
Ronnie Blankenship, his
grandson, Nathan Thomas, his son-in-law, Michael Riley. He was also preceded in
death by his three brothers, one infant sister, and the mother of his children,
Evelyn Loree Blankenship (Smith).
Gordon leaves
behind, to cherish his memory six children,
Linda Blankenship, Iris Riley, Steve and Carol Blankenship, Susan and Steve
Thomas, Jeff and Patti Blankenship
and Greg Blankenship, all of Muskogee. He leaves as well,
fifteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren,
three sisters, Lahoma Culp of Anchorage, Alaska, Rolene Ricketts of
Yukon, Oklahoma and Leona Riley (spouse Lute) of Dallas, Texas. These, along with a very special companion and friend, Mae (Blankenship) Featherston, Stephen and Pam Smalley and family
“little guy” (Austin Voss), who Gordon has
loved. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
that will remember him dearly.
It will be our privilege to celebrate his going home service on
Monday, November 12, 2012, which would have been Gordon’s
90th birthday, at 1 p.m. at Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
His body will be laid to rest at McClain Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Blankenship, Jeff Blankenship, Greg Blankenship, Monty Beck, Lt. Col. Mike Riley (US Air Force), Shaun Blankenship (Veteran US Navy).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) - November 18, 2012
Mable Haws, age 99, passed away November 15, 2012. Mable was born
on November 30, 1912 to Thomas and Mary Lou (Blankenship) Henry in Muskogee,
Oklahoma.
Mable lived in Oklahoma her entire life. She was a member of the
Eastern Heights Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in the kitchen at the
church and was a member of the Berean Class. Mabel went to be with the Lord on
the anniversary of her only child, daughter Billie's birth.
Mable was preceded in death by her mother and father; 4 brothers,
James, Ed, Leo, and Ray; 2 sisters, Claudia Reese and Maudie Henry; and a
great-grandchild Matthew Levi McGee.
Mable leaves behind to cherish her memories 1 daughter, Billie Rae
McGee of Choctaw; 1 sister Inez Ellis of Muskogee; 3 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchild; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Eastern
Heights Baptist Church in Muskogee, Oklahoma with interment at Memorial Park
Cemetery, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) - November 27, 2012
Kerney Carter was born on August 12, 1940 in Muskogee, OK, to Roy
Lee and Johnnie Breshears Carter. He passed away peacefully on Saturday,
November 24, 2012 at the V.A. Hospital in Muskogee with his family nearby. He
was 72 years old.
Kerney was the youngest of six children, and lived with his family
on a farm in southeast Muskogee. He attended Sallie Brown, Alice Robertson, and
finally Central High School, where he excelled as a Muskogee Rougher baseball
pitcher. He enlisted in the U. S. Army after high school, after learning he was
too young to join the Police Dept. He was stationed in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam
where he was active combat and received the Bronze Star. He also was stationed
in NY and VA as a Military Police officer, and served, and often reminisced,
about his MP days at West Point, and particularly of the year he was selected
to provide security for the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon.
It was during his service in Washington DC that he met, and later
married the love of his life, Doris Davis Carter. After the service, Kerney
joined the Muskogee Police Dept. and was selected as Policeman of the Year in
1969 after his first year. He went on to serve Muskogee and the MPD for over 26
years before retiring as a Lieutenant and earning numerous awards, including
the Purple Heart. Even today, he is stilled referred to as Lt. Carter.
Kerney is survived by Doris, his wife of 47 years; son, Michael and
his wife, Janet, and their twin children, Noah and Ashlyn of Lake Jackson, TX;
daughter, Debbie Young and her twin children, Aaron and Corey of Muskogee, OK;
brothers, Roy Carter of Shawnee, R. B. Breshears of Tahlequah; sister, Alice
Ray of Muskogee; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Iva Lee and Bud Groves of Midland, VA, Mildred Blankenship of Ranlo, NC, Willene and Robert Wagoner,
Faye and Sidney Holcombe all of Gastonia, NC, and Frone Davis of SC.
Kerney is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Francis;
sister, Jennie and her husband, Glenn Harrison; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Annuella Carter, Mae Breshears, Walter Davis, Reverend Mitchell and Annie Mae
Davis, Ellie and Leonard Lowe, Marie and Terry Harrison, Hattie and Elisha
Elliot; father and mother-in-law, Willis and Minnie Davis.
The funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 28, 2012
at Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tom Shelton officiating.
Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) - December 16, 2012
B. J. Sloan, 82, of Muskogee, Oklahoma went home to be with our
Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2012. He was born October 10, 1930 in Fallis,
Oklahoma to Orville Sloan and Eva Howell Sloan.
B. J. was a graduate of Catoosa High School. He worked as an
Operating Engineer for Local 627. He was also a member of the International
Union of Operating Engineers for 62 years. B. J. met and later married Frances
Marie Stanford on November 23, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, recently celebrating 62
years of marriage. His hobbies included wood carving, cattle, landscaping, and
collecting western and Native American memorabilia. He was also a member of
Eastern Heights Baptist Church.
B. J. was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Eva Sloan.
He is survived by his wife, Frances, of the home; his 3 daughters,
Barbara Stringer and her husband David of Coweta, Beverly Secrest and her
husband Keith of Ponca City, Brenda Crutchfield and her husband Jake of Inola;
his 5 grandsons, Rusty Stringer, Justin Secrest, Ross Crutchfield, Heston
Crutchfield, and Ty Crutchfield; his 4 great grandchildren, Beau Stringer,
Jaxton Secrest, Jordy Secrest, and Harper Crutchfield; his brother, Wally Sloan
and wife Maxine of Nevada, MO., his sisters,
Donna McAfee and her husband Wilburn of Tulsa, and Helen Blankenship and her husband Donald of Catoosa; plus numerous nieces, nephews,
and friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2012 at
Eastern Heights Baptist Church in Muskogee with Pastors Jeff Mann and Bobby
Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow.
Pallbearers will be David Stringer, Keith Secrest, Jake Crutchfield, Bobby
Ochs, Billy Ochs and Ronnie Sloan. Honorary pallbearer will be Bud Fisher.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) - March 2, 2013
Taylor Houston "Booster" Siner, 90, of Muskogee, Oklahoma
died February 27, 2013. He was born on September 4, 1922 to David Richard Siner
and Ora Siner.
He attended Muskogee Public Schools and at age 10 began to learn
about auto mechanics. He was a self-taught mechanic, parts manager and
automobile salesman. He accepted his first job with Oscar Pool and worked there
from 1940 - 42. On September 25, 1940 he married Mildred Marie Collier in Ft. Smith,
AR and they made their home and reared their family in Muskogee. He was called
to serve in the U.S. Navy in April 1944 and spent his time in the Marshall
Islands on the U.S.S. Keosenqua.
Following his military service, he was employed by Marion Burke
Garage, Bill Stone Motors, B & R Motors, Rally Motor and Bill Bull
Chrysler. He retired in 1984. He was the perfect salesman with his gift of
"gab" and enduring patience. He truly loved his work!! Booster was a
member of the Muskogee Church of Christ and was baptized by his son, Dennis
Siner. At church he was known as the "Candy Man" - always there to
greet children (and many adults) with Tootsie Rolls. He was also a 32nd Degree
Mason and member of the Shrine Lodge. He was awarded a Certificate of Merit for
his service and support of the Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children
Transportation Program. He made numerous trips to Shreveport, LA taking
children & their families for free medical treatment.
Booster was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, in June 2008
after 68 years of marriage; their oldest son, James "Jim" Siner;
brothers, Claude and Barney; sister, Thelma Parks; and daughter-in-law, Jean
Ann Siner.
Survivors include daughter, Meredith Siner Howard and husband,
Oliver of Tulsa and son, Dennis Siner of Muskogee; eight grandchildren: Sheri Siner Toth, Mark Siner, Bobbi Siner Carbaugh,
Heather Howard Revelis, Jennifer
Howard Blankenship , Amber
Howard Cornelius, Sara Siner Darling and Carlie Siner Wellington; twenty-one
great-grandchildren; also, Dianne Siner Gustin, Susan Siner, Bill Collier
(brother-in-law), Billie Marie Collier, Judy Collier Kirk. His favorite things
were spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, watching OU
football with his family, taking car rides, feeding the birds, giving love
pats, telling stories of all the "deals" he had made, eating ice
cream, and drinking Dr. Pepper.
Booster celebrated his 90th birthday at a family reunion in
Atlanta, Georgia this past August, attended by 48 family members, including
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He made a touching &
heartfelt speech thanking everyone there for their love and respect. He was a
simple man, loved greatly and fondly remembered.
Funeral services for Booster will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5,
2013 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Sara Siner Darling and Oliver
Howard officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Oktaha
Cemetery with members of Booster's family serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be Bill Collier and Bill Bull.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat (OK) - July 27, 2014
Anna M. Greuel, 80, lifelong Muskogee resident died Saturday July
26, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1933
in Muskogee to James T. Cullen Sr. and Mary A. (Humm) Cullen.
Anna attended Muskogee Public Schools and graduated from Central
High School. Upon her graduation, she began working at Brockway Glass Co. She
worked for several years and later met Mr. Joseph Greuel. They married on April
20, 1963. Anna worked until they began their family. For many years while her
children were in school, she babysat for many families. Anna was a member of
the Altar Society and enjoyed her bowling league.
After Mr. Greuel passed away in 1996, Anna volunteered with
Catholic Charities for eighteen years. She was a great cook known for her
cinnamon rolls, but was famous for her chicken and dumplings. She helped with
several fundraisers by making her chicken and dumplings dinner. Anna loved
making Christmas candies, such as divinity, buttermilk fudge and peanut
brittle. She loved traveling and taking casino bus trips with friends and
relatives.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joe, sister Mary Blankenship, brother John Cullen, brother Victor
Cullen, brother Tom Cullen, brother Bernie Cullen, brother Mike Cullen and
grandson Zachary Greuel.
She is survived by her daughter Joanna Qualls and her husband Lonny
of Gore; daughter Carolyn Jones and her husband Steve of Norman; son Lawrence
Greuel and his wife Cricket of Muskogee; daughter Leona Francis and her husband
Mark of Euless, TX; daughter Lois West and her husband Bryan of Springdale, AR;
Clifford and wife Carla Seay of Warner, Ruby and Noma Seay of Muskogee;
grandchildren Erin Qualls, Dena Ohl (Ryan) and Leah Qualls; Ellyn and Spencer
Jones; Justin Greuel, Mikayla Rea (Mason) and Skylar Greuel; Tyler, Dylan, and
Trey Francis; Bradley and Brett West; Osten, Zane, Emily, Thomas, Scotty,
Merrick and Gina; great grandson Carl Greuel; sister Loretta Seabolt; brother
James Cullen Jr., sister Helen Coppock; sister Rebecca Harding; sister
Petronella Adams (Ernest); sisters-in-law Vonnie Cullen, Mary Cullen and
Marlette Cullen; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 30, 2014 at St.
Joseph Catholic Church with Father Michael Knipe officiating. Burial will
follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat (OK) - July 27, 2014
Anna M. Greuel, 80, lifelong Muskogee resident died Saturday July
26, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1933
in Muskogee to James T. Cullen Sr. and Mary A. (Humm) Cullen.
Anna attended Muskogee Public Schools and graduated from Central
High School. Upon her graduation, she began working at Brockway Glass Co. She
worked for several years and later met Mr. Joseph Greuel. They married on April
20, 1963. Anna worked until they began their family. For many years while her
children were in school, she babysat for many families. Anna was a member of
the Altar Society and enjoyed her bowling league.
After Mr. Greuel passed away in 1996, Anna volunteered with
Catholic Charities for eighteen years. She was a great cook known for her
cinnamon rolls, but was famous for her chicken and dumplings. She helped with
several fundraisers by making her chicken and dumplings dinner. Anna loved
making Christmas candies, such as divinity, buttermilk fudge and peanut
brittle. She loved traveling and taking casino bus trips with friends and
relatives.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joe, sister Mary Blankenship, brother John Cullen, brother Victor
Cullen, brother Tom Cullen, brother Bernie Cullen, brother Mike Cullen and
grandson Zachary Greuel.
She is survived by her daughter Joanna Qualls and her husband Lonny
of Gore; daughter Carolyn Jones and her husband Steve of Norman; son Lawrence
Greuel and his wife Cricket of Muskogee; daughter Leona Francis and her husband
Mark of Euless, TX; daughter Lois West and her husband Bryan of Springdale, AR;
Clifford and wife Carla Seay of Warner, Ruby and Noma Seay of Muskogee;
grandchildren Erin Qualls, Dena Ohl (Ryan) and Leah Qualls; Ellyn and Spencer
Jones; Justin Greuel, Mikayla Rea (Mason) and Skylar Greuel; Tyler, Dylan, and
Trey Francis; Bradley and Brett West; Osten, Zane, Emily, Thomas, Scotty,
Merrick and Gina; great grandson Carl Greuel; sister Loretta Seabolt; brother
James Cullen Jr., sister Helen Coppock; sister Rebecca Harding; sister Petronella
Adams (Ernest); sisters-in-law Vonnie Cullen, Mary Cullen and Marlette Cullen;
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 30, 2014 at St.
Joseph Catholic Church with Father Michael Knipe officiating. Burial will
follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Darling Twp., Muskogee Co.,
OK,
Cullen, James T. 44, M, IA, Head,
Cullen, Mary 44, F, AL, Wife,
Cullen, Mary A. 21, F, OK, Dau,
Cullen, Loretta 19, F, OK, Dau,
Cullen, James 18, M, OK, Son,
Cullen, John 16, M, OK, Son,
Cullen, Victor 14, M, OK, Son,
Cullen, Tomas 13, M, OK, Son,
Cullen, Helen 11, F, OK, Dau,
Cullen, Burnard 08, M, OK, Son,
Cullen, Anna 06, F, OK, Dau,
Cullen, Rebecca 03, F, OK, Dau,
Cullen, Mike 01, M, OK, Son,
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2014,
Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) - August 2, 2014
Mrs. Loretta Catherine Seabolt, 94, departed this life on Tuesday,
July 29, 2014. She was the next to the oldest child of 12, born June 5, 1920,
in Muskogee, OK to James Tracy and Mary Agnes Cullen.
Loretta has been a lifelong resident of Muskogee and lifelong
member of the Assumption/Saint Joseph Church. Loretta met Charles Seabolt in
Muskogee and later they were married in Mineral Wells, TX, on April 17, 1942,
just before he was shipped off to France during WWII. They were married 59
years before Charles passed away in 1999. To this union was born 11 children.
Above all else, Loretta was a loving wife and mother who taught her children
well. Loretta's greatest pleasures were sewing, cooking for
her family, and babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; two daughters,
Shirley Arnett and Alicia Davis; two sons, Norman Edward Seabolt (infant), and
James Patrick Seabolt; one grandson, Jimmy Lee Davis; one granddaughter,
LaDonna Arnett McNeer; five brothers, Victor Cullen, John Cullen, Bernard
Cullen, Tom Cullen, and Michael Cullen; and two sisters, Mary
Blankenship and Anna Greuel.
Loretta is survived by five daughters, Catherine (Wayne) Agnew,
Moorpark, CA; Linda (Rex) Musick, Topeka, KS; Joan (Mac) Baker, Sperry; Marilyn
(Hobert) Skinner, Checotah; Susan Green, Muskogee; two sons, Wayne Seabolt,
Skiatook and Joe (Rosemary) Seabolt, Muskogee; two sons-in-law, James Arnett
and Robert Davis; one daughter-in-law, Martha Seabolt; 21 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren, with one more on the way, and two
great-great-grandchildren; one brother, James Tracy Cullen; three sisters,
Helen Coppock, Rebecca Harding, and Pat Adams and a loving care giver, Barbara
Plump.
Loretta's faith in God, along with her love, courage, and
sacrifices is what has always kept this large family connected. Loretta has
lived a long and full life and left an example for us all to be kind, to love
the Lord and, to love one another.
There will be a Rosary at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2014 at
Fosters' Ivory Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Fort Gibson National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Muskogee, Muskogee
Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) Date: November 2, 2014
James Tracy Cullen Jr., 92, died on Friday, October 31, 2014 at
Magnolia Gardens in Muskogee. He was born January 15, 1922, in Muskogee to
James Tracy and Mary (Humm) Cullen.
He was their first son and third child born on his father's
birthday. James attended Oktaha schools, leaving to join the WPA and Civilian
Conservation Corps, later honored with a honorary high
school diploma from Oktaha in 2000. During World War II he served with the US
Navy aboard the USS Blackhawk in the Pacific Fleet.
Following the war James married Ruby Schilt in 1947 and was
employed 36 years with the Midland Valley and Union Pacific railroads. The
couple had one daughter Cindy Jane. James was a lifetime member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church, the VFW, and volunteered at the VA hospital pharmacy briefly
following retirement. Most of all James was an active outdoorsman, enjoying
hunting, fishing, camping, and especially a campfire.
James was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters, Loretta Seabolt; Mary Agnes Blankenship; and Anna Greuel, brothers
Victor, Bernie, Tom, John, and Mike Cullen; as well as son in law Richard Kane.
He is survived by his daughter Cindy Kane of Muskogee,
granddaughter Traci Kane and spouse Evan Anderson, 2 great-grandsons Declan and
Colin Anderson, all of Broken Arrow, OK; and dozens of nieces, nephews and
their many children.
There will be a rosary service at 7:00 pm Monday, November 3, 2014
at Foster Petering Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Tuesday, November 4,
2014; interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Darling Twp., Muskogee Co.,
OK,
Cullen, James T. 44, M, IA, Head,
Cullen, Mary 44, F, AL, Wife,
Cullen, Mary A. 21, F, OK, Dau,
Cullen, Loretta 19, F, OK, Dau,
Cullen, James 18, M, OK, Son,
Cullen, John 16, M, OK, Son,
Cullen, Victor 14, M, OK, Son,
Cullen, Tomas 13, M, OK, Son,
Cullen, Helen 11, F, OK, Dau,
Cullen, Burnard 08, M, OK, Son,
Cullen, Anna 06, F, OK, Dau,
Cullen, Rebecca 03, F, OK, Dau,
Cullen, Mike 01, M, OK, Son,
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+2014, Muskogee, Muskogee
Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) Date: December 13, 2014
Virginia Ruth Wallace was born on May 12th 1922 in Fort Worth TX, the second child of William Franklin Blankenship and Ida Emma Patton Blankenship.
The family moved to Oklahoma City later that year where her father
worked as a photo engraver for the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. The family moved
to the Muskogee area in 1936 and farmed near the Liberty Church area north of
Oktaha. It was at Liberty Church that she met her future husband to be James
Foy Wallace, also of a farm family near Oktaha.
After graduating from Oktaha High School in 1940 she married Foy on
November 2nd of that year. She and Foy began married life as dairy farmers near
Oktaha. They had two sons and one daughter while living there. In 1950 the
family moved to a farm west of Summit where Virginia and Foy lived for 45
years. They attended Trinity Baptist Church in Oktaha for a number of years.
After all three children were in school Virginia was employed at Gunn Brothers
Stamp Redemption Center in Muskogee for several years. Virginia enjoyed her
flower garden and was a devoted mother to her three children.
After retiring they enjoyed traveling to visit relatives in Idaho,
Texas, California, Georgia, Maryland, Connecticut and other states. In 1970
they traveled to Scotland to visit their daughter, Linda and her husband Mike
who was in the Navy at that time. She and daughter-in-law, Judy enjoyed
shopping for and collecting antiques of various kinds. Virginia became adept at
restoring antique children's toy stoves, dolls, furniture and other items.
Following her husband's death in 2007 she lived at Dogwood Creek
Retirement Center until a few months before her passing.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Foy
Wallace, and brother James William Blankenship.
She is survived by her younger sister
Frances Goettee, children Gordon Foy Wallace and
James Alan Wallace both of Muskogee and Linda Ruth Gordinier of Katy Texas.
Virginia was blessed with seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A funeral service for Virginia will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday,
December 16, 2014 in the Bradley Belltower Chapel with Dale Wallace officiating.
Entombment will be in Memorial Park Mausoleum with Kevin Sheridan, Paul
Wallace, David Gill, John
Blankenship, Jim Blankenship and Terry Edwards serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Webbers Falls, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat (OK) - February 10, 2011
Della M. Bishop, 89, was born August 19, 1921 and passed away
Sunday February 6, 2011. Della married Arnold Bishop in 1939 in Davenport, OK.
They had two children, Clare Merriman of California and Robert Lee Bishop of
Rolla, MO.
During World War II she made tents for the Army. After the war they
moved to Porthueneme, CA. In 1972 they retired and moved to Webbers Falls, OK,
where they had many happy years.
Survivors include her two sisters, Ruby Blankenship of Missouri and Clara Freeman of California,
and her daughter Clare and husband, Tony, and son Robert and wife, Diana and
seven granddaughters and 20 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will (be at the) graveside at Ft. Gibson National
Cemetery, Wednesday February 16 at 1 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nowata
2011, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/363665/Cherry-Gayle.php
Gayle Ann Cherry, 96, of Nowata, Oklahoma passed away on June 29,
2011 at Parks Edge Nursing Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born to Henry and
Anna (Reed) Wolf in Delaware, Oklahoma on December 11, 1914.
Gayle graduated from Delaware High School where she lived in the
area until she moved to San Francisco, CA. She lived there for about forty
years before moving to the Grand Lake area for fifteen years and then made her
home in Nowata. She made her living as a telephone operator. Gayle was a member
of the United Methodist Church in Nowata and very active with the Senior
Citizen’s Center. She loved to paint appliqué’s that she used to make quilts.
In the nursing home, she painted baskets and birdhouses. One of Gayle’s hobbies
was reading. She loved for her yard to look nice and would sit on her front
porch in her rocking chair. She also loved her many pets.
Mrs. Cherry is survived by one son, Jerry M. Lester and wife Jana
of Bartlett, Texas; two grandchildren, Ray Lester of Aixa-Provence, France, and
Shannon Platz and husband Oliver of Malterdingen, Germany and two great
grandchildren, Ellen and Andy Platz.
Gayle is preceded by her parents, Henry and Anna Wolf; two
children, James R. Lester and Mary Ann Glen; five sisters, Velma McGuffin, Uetta Wolf, Gladys Blankenship, Erma Suddarth, and Dorothy Trow, and two brothers, Harold Wolf
and Howard Wolf.
Funeral Services for Gayle will be Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 10:00
a.m. in the Benjamin Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Cheryl Newton
officiating. Interment will follow at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Nowata.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from April 7
to May 6, 2013
Ida Bell "Dutch" Briggs, 86,
resident of Nowata, died at 7:55 AM Thursday in Nowata.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday in the Ball
Cemetery with Rev. Ray Witty of the First Baptist Church in Lenapah
officiating. Graveside services and interment will be directed by the
Stumpff-Nowata Funeral Home.
Ida Bell Briggs was born on September 6, 1926 in Delaware, Oklahoma
the daughter of John and Josie Bell (Whitlock) Sellars. She was raised in
Delaware and married Harold Briggs in April of 1946 at Independence, Kansas
they lived most of their married life in Nowata and he preceded her in death in
December of 1992. She was a member of the Baptist Church and Liked to fish.
Dutch is survived by one daughter; Carolynn Woodworth and her
husband Clyde of Nowata, one son Jim Sellars and his wife Dorothy of Delaware,
four grandchildren; Vicki Robinson and her husband Richard of Helena, MT., John
Woodworth and his wife Patty of Nowata, Rusty Sellars and his wife Carrie of
Delaware and Danny Woodworth of Nowata, five great grandchildren; USMC Randy
Woodworth and his wife Ashley of San Diego, California, Seth and Lane Robinson
of Helena, MT. , Brock and Kendra Sellars of Delaware.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers;
Carl, Newton, Hubert Sellars, five sisters;
Wilba (Red) Thomason, Bertha Hill-Ogden, Marion (Shorty) Nash and Jewel Blankenship and twin grandsons; Tony and Terry
Sellars.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK, Obituary
Nowata Star (OK) - July 2, 2014
Memorial services for Loyd LaVern Draper, 83, longtime resident of
Nowata and former minister at First Christian Church in Nowata, were conducted
at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the First Christian Church of Nowata,
with Pastor Rob Crawford officiating.
He was born April 16, 1931 in Perry to Loyd William and Velva Mae
(Camp) Draper. He died on Sunday, June 22, 2014, in Tulsa.
He graduated from Orlando High School and went straight to Midwest
Christian College to begin preparing for the ministry. After completing his
education, he married the love of his life Edwadean Branstine on June 29, 1958
in Broken Bow. Over his 53 year career, he served as a minister at First
Christian Churches in Broken Bow, Holdenville, Nowata, Sayre, Henryetta and
Altus. He finished his career at the First Christian Church in Spearman, Texas.
He held several leadership positions with the First Christian Church
Association. He was named Rural Minister of the Year by Progressive Farmer
Magazine and originated church services in Beaver's Bend State Park. The crown
of his lifelong ministry was the scholarship established in his name by the
First Christian Church of Nowata for the Phillips Theological Seminary. After
retirement he moved to Nowata, where he lived with his wife.
He was very civic minded and had a passion for caring for his
church families, as well as the communities he served in. He was a member of
the Lions Club and also served as a leader with the Boy Scouts of America. He
received the Boy Scouts President's Award as a Scoutmaster in 1972. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing, reading and was an avid horseman. He
liked to watch sports and supported the OSU Cowboys, Dallas Cowboys and
Oklahoma City Thunder. Above all he did for others,
his heart was with his family. He would drive all over the state going to his
daughters' sporting events and other competitions. He loved caring for his
wife, children, and grandchildren. They and all his friends will dearly miss
him.
He is survived by his wife, Edwadean Draper of the home; two children,
Susan and husband Brad Vincent of Bartlesville and Robbie and husband Tony
Scott of Nowata; a sister, Willa Blankinship of Norman; two brothers-in-law, Ben R.
Wood of Harlington, Texas, and Dr. Wes Branstine and wife Nelda of Arkadelphia,
Ark.; four grandchildren, Josh Vincent, Levi Vincent, Chrissy Scott and Mark
Scott; two great-granddaughters, Adison Fenner and Avery Vincent, and their
mother, Chelsea Fenner; and one expected great-grandson of Chrissy Scott and
Adam Hewett.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Roberta Wood;
and a brother-in-law, Bill Blankinship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Oklahoma
2010, Bethany, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
http://paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com/obituaries/x1996926338/Michael-Blankenship
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat
Michael Lacy Blankenship was born May 30, 1962 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to Barbara Riggs Blankenship. He passed away June 6, 2010 at his home
in Bethany, Okla., at the age of 48 years.
Mike grew up in the
Pauls Valley area and graduated in 1980. He received an academic scholarship to
attend Southeastern University in the tennis program. He also went to Spartans
Aeronautical School of Flying and became an AMP technician to repair aircraft.
He had a great love for flying, handgliders and experimental aircraft. He also
loved his dog Abe. Mike was a perfectionist in everything he
worked on. He built model airplanes and model rockets, which he was always
shooting into the sky, amazing his family.
Mike was preceded
in death by his grandparents, Jack and Opal Riggs of Pauls Valley, and Granddad
Burnie Drennan of Elmore City.
He is survived by his wife Marianne, his son Michael Jr. of Norman, brother Steve of Wynnewood,
parents Max and Barbara Drennan of Wynnewood, one aunt
Jan Williams, two uncles Ronnie and Tommie Riggs, grandmother Noma Drennan of
Elmore City, and numerous cousins.
Services were conducted in Piedmont, Oklahoma on Saturday, June 12,
2010.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Bethany, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on June 11, 2010
Blankenship, Michael L., 48, of Bethany, Oklahoma, passed suddenly on June 6, 2010. He
worked at Hobby Lobby and had a passion for astronomy, the solar system, and
model rockets.
Survived by his parents, Barbara & Max
Drennan, brother and son, Steve & Mikey Blankenship,
and wife, Marianne Lane.
In celebration of his life, we will be gathering at the Lane's
residence on Saturday, June 12, between the hrs. of
12:00 and 6:00 (15340 Leslie Dr., Piedmont, OK 73078).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Del City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on April 28, 2013
Govie Leona Piatt, age 91, of Del City, Oklahoma, passed away on
April 26, 2013. Govie was born on November 1, 1921, in Purcell, Oklahoma, to
Doyle Clay Coffman and Mary Helen (Babcock) Coffman. Govie loved her family
very much and will be greatly missed.
During World War II, she worked as a "Rosie the Riveter"
at Tinker Field. Later, she worked as an upholstery seamstress at the business
she owned with her husband. Govie was a talented crafter and enjoyed
crocheting, knitting and quilting. She loved canning, cooking, sewing, fishing,
camping and boating. She also loved to travel with her husband in their 5th
wheel and especially enjoyed the times with her family at Lake Eufaula and
Cedar Lake.
She is survived by her brothers, Ben Coffman, Alfred Coffman,
Charles Coffman, Bobby Coffman and Joe Coffman; sister, Mary Coffman;
granddaughters, Catherine Stephens and her husband Troy, and Jamie Gourley; great-grandsons, Brent Snider, Jordan Blankenship, Daren Gourley, Donavan Gourley and Dustin
Gourley.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred
Clinton Piatt; daughters, Leona Martin and Catherine Ann Piatt; brothers,
Webster Coffman, Doyle Coffman, and Rufus Coffman; and sister, Ila Mae Stone.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2013,
at Bill Eisenhour Southeast Chapel, Del City, Oklahoma, with interment at Sunny
Lane Cemetery, Del City, Oklahoma.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Edmond, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on October 18, 2012
Michael Kevin Wray died October 15, 2012. Mike was born to Doyle
and Martha Wray on October 5, 1964 in Holdenville,
OK. He graduated from L. D. Bell HS in Hurst, Texas. He has a BS in Computer
Science from University of Central Oklahoma, a MS in Marketing Research from
University of Texas at Arlington, Core Body of Knowledge Certificate in
Marketing Research, and a MBA in Management Strategy from Southern Methodist
University. Mike was currently working on his Ph.D. from Walden University in
Knowledge Management.
He began his career path with JC Penney Corporate in New York City,
Nabisco and Schering Plough in New Jersey and has been working at IBM as a
Senior Marketing Program Manager, IBM Institute of Applied Business Value. Mike
worked at his home office in Edmond and helped home school his two daughters.
It was something he loved and he encouraged both of them to have a love of
learning and seek new subjects.
He was currently studying Mandarin Chinese. His current activity
that gave him great pleasure was learning mixed martial arts with his two
girls. He was a faithful father who led his family in worship of God and his
Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He was an avid reader of many subjects;
especially the Bible, Christian worldview, theology, philosophy and listening
to Mark Hitchcock sermons. He was an active member of Henderson Hills Baptist
Church. Mike loved the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. He wouldn't buy their
T-shirts before they won a Super Bowl or World Series. Riding the scariest
roller coasters with Grace and Katie was a real thrill. They also enjoyed
watching Charlie Chaplin movies together. One of their favorite Dr. Seuss quotes
is: You'll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.
He is survived by his wife Tina of 25 years, daughters Grace and
Katie and his mother Martha Blankenship
Robinson.
A memorial service will be held at Henderson Hills Baptist Church
Friday Oct. 19 at 1:00pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1990, Midwest City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - March 21, 1990
Russell Hall, age 59, of Midwest City, died Monday, March 19, 1990,
he was born March 20, 1930 in Oklahoma City.
He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He was a
facilities engineer for Fife Corp for 28 years. He was an Army veteran of the
Korean War with the 45th Infantry Division. He was a member of the S.M.E. since
1969.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn of the home; 5 sons, Russell
Hall Jr. of Moore, Steve Hall of OKC, David Hall of Spencer, Douglas Batchelor
of OKC and Michael Batchelor of MWC; 5 daughers, Debbie LeGrand of McLoud,
Cathy Berkman of Edmond, Connie McCoy of Del city, Vicki Johnson of Newalla and
Linda Bennert of OKC; 2 brothers, Curtis Hall Jr. and Bill Hall both of OKC; 4
sisters, Oleta Barnett of OKC, Betty Schroeder of Valliant, Dorothy Mastin of
OKC, and Loretta Blankenship of Tuskahoma, and 10 grandchildren.
Services 2pm, Thursday, Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church, burial Sunny Lane Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Midwest City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Charles Gail Blankenship Jr., 58 year-old resident of Midwest City, Oklahoma, passed away May
16, 2013 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Born September 7, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he was the son of Charles Gail Blankenship, Sr. and Priscilla D. Line Blankenship. Charles loved golfing; fishing; Hiking; gardening; playing guitar
and watching NASCAR racing. He was a production warehouseman for over 35 years.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife,
Sharon Blankenship of the home; 1 son, Zachary
Blankenship of Midwest City,
Oklahoma; 1 sister, Charlene Waller of Choctaw, Oklahoma; 2 brothers, Michael
Blankenship of Choctaw,
Oklahoma; Stewart and his wife Angie
Blankenship of Grand Junction,
Colorado; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013 at
Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel, 8805 NE 23rd St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with
Reverend Greg Ball officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Midwest City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - September 4, 2013
Durward L. "Dewey" Rourke passed from this world on
September 2, 2013 into the loving arms of God. He was born July 15, 1919 in Edina,
Missouri to Lawrence K. and Iva G. (Hayden) Rourke.
Dewey served his country during WWII in the the Field Artillery
Divison at Fort Sill and later as a radio operator on B29 planes. He retired
after 30 years with Graham Paper Company. He was a faithful member of the First
Christian Church of Midwest for 60 years.
Dewey was blessed with two wonderful marriages. He was married to
Lois (Eschmann) Rourke for 46 years before her death. They leave behind one son
Larry Rourke and wife Donna; grandchildren Shannon, Chad, and Tera; and
great-grandson Jalen.
Dewey was then married to Melva ( Blankinship ) Rourke for 20 years before her death. Together they were active
volunteers at Midwest Regional Hospital, The Science Museum Oklahoma, and The
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. He leaves behind step-sons Gregory Blankinship and wife Margaret, Randy Blankinship and wife Gloria, and step-daughter Suzy Jones and husband Bob; 6 grandchildren and
8 great-grandchildren.
Dewey is also survived by his brother Delbert Rourke and wife Neva,
and a niece and nephew.
Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 6, 2013, at Epworth
Villa in the Brill Chapel with interment at Resthaven Memory Gardens at 11:30
AM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
McAlester News-Capital & Democrat (OK) - May 6, 2013
Linda Joyce (Grogan) Blankenship, 65, of Nichols Hills, formerly of Panola, died Saturday, May 4,
2013, in Oklahoma City.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Panola Baptist
Church with the Rev. Tony Randol officiating. Burial will be at North Rock
Creek Cemetery in Red Oak, Oklahoma. Pallbearers
will be Brad Grogan, Tim Grogan, Steve Borrenkott, Floyd Blankenship, Mike Krisak and O.,B.
Johnston.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.jonesharkinsfuneralhome.com/obituary/2082945
Linda Joyce
(Grogan) Blankenship of Oklahoma City, OK, formerly of
Panola died Saturday, May 4, 2013 in Oklahoma City at the age of 65. Linda was
born August 29, 1947 to Claude and Lois (Morgan) Grogan in Lyon, MS.
Linda attended
elementary and high school at Panola and graduated with the class of 1965. She
attended Eastern Oklahoma State College and finished her Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Business from Northeastern Oklahoma University. Linda married Michael Blankenship on June 30, 1973 at Panola
Baptist Church. In her early years of teaching, she taught business classes at
Dustin and Eufaula. She attended UCO and received her certification in
elementary education and taught elementary education in her later years of
teaching. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling, dining, scrap-booking
and her time spent with family and friends.
She was
preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Lois Grogan and nephew, Todd
Grogan.
Linda is
survived by her husband of 40 years, Michael
Blankenship; son, Richard Anthony Blankenship and wife,
Emily of Oklahoma City; grandson, Quinn
Blankenship of Oklahoma City; brothers, Wayne Grogan
and wife, Marilyn of McAlester and David Grogan of Panola; sisters-in-law,
Patricia Krisak and husband, Mike of Helotes, TX and Janice Caldwell and
husband, Bob of San Antonio, TX; brother-in-law, Floyd Blankenship and wife, Sandy of Spring, TX and
numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
The Funeral
Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the Panola Baptist
Church with Rev. Tony Randol and Rev. Howard Head officiating. Interment will
follow at North Rock Creek Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Brad Grogan, Tim Grogan, Steve Borrenkott, Floyd Blankenship, Mike Krisak and O.B. Johnston.
Michael D. Brankenship – b.02Jan1948 - Nichols Hills, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG3L-K7G
Relatives - Linda J. Blankenship, Richard Anthony Blankenship.
+2010, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Obtained from the
OK Cremation & Mortuary Service LLC
Doris Evelyn Ford Blankenship, beloved wife, mom, granny, great-granny,
and aunt. She was born
April 4, 1935, and went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2010. She is
survived by her husband Billy Blankenship, son Carl and wife Penny Blankenship of Arcadia, Okla.; son Earl and wife Robin Blankenship of Yukon, Okla.; daughter Beth Blankenship of Oklahoma City; 12 grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren. She was also "Granny" to every child who
knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis (Frank) Xavior
and Marion Elizabeth Frost Ford, and by a sister, Virginia Ford Hatch. She was
born in Dennison, Texas, and attended Dennison High School. She married Billy Blankenship on September 6, 1955. They moved to
Oklahoma City in 1961 where she raised her family. She was an active member of
Woodmen of the World American Legion Auxiliary and the Portland Avenue Baptist
Church. The family would like to publicly thank Dr. Michael J. Keefer and his
staff for the best care possible.
Services will be at 2 pm on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at
Portland Avenue Baptist Church with Minister Tony Mullican officiating.
Interment with graveside service will be a 1 pm on Friday, February 12, at
Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Sherman, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/19/john-robbins/144122261
John Mark Robbins "Rob" was born in Oklahoma City, OK on
April 6, 1949 and went to be with his Lord, Friday, July 16, 2010. John was
married to Brenda Sharon (DeHart) Robbins in 1972. He was preceded in death by
his father, Lloyd Robbins; sisters, Mary Ruth Grossman and Marty Jean Komo.
John is survived by his mother, Nadine (Winterhalter) Robbins of
Pittsburgh, PA; wife, Brenda S. (DeHart) Robbins of Midwest City; sons, Jay B.
and Jon M. Robbins of Midwest City; his sons' significant others, Tracy Kovarik
and Shannon Fields; brother, R. Michael Robbins; three sisters, Millie Blankenship, Becky Swain and Debe Weiss; many nieces
and nephews, besides many, many friends.
John grew up a minister's son in parsonages in Oklahoma and Kansas
and on the Campus of Eastern Christian College in Maryland. He graduated Bel
Air High School in Bel Air, Maryland, in 1967. After graduation he attended
Bible College in Creswell, MD. John joined the United States Air Force in
February 1969 and was assigned to the 62nd Air Base Group, McChord AFB,
Washington, from 1969-1971; Air Force Office of Investigations, Washington, DC,
1971-1975; The United States Officer Exchange Program (NATO), 1975-1979; The
Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA, 1979-1986; Tinker Air Force Base,
1986-1991. John was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force and
worked as Service Manager for Irwin Business Machines from 1991-2009. John was
a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and held the call sign NO5X. He dearly loved
the hobby, spending hours building, experimenting and working on electronics
equipment. John was the founding member of the Near Space Exploration Group in
which a group of local amateur radio operators attempt record breaking high
altitude balloon launches carrying radio equipment. John's quick, quick wit,
humor and cheerful, generous personality will be dearly missed. We will look
forward to a glad reunion with John.
Funeral Services will be conducted by Ford Funeral Service at the
Mimosa Heights Christian Church at 2pm Tuesday. 73 John SK
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.lehmanfuneralhome.net/obits/obituary.php?id=44786
Mary Cathrine Blankenship was born
January 9, 1950 in Clayton, Oklahoma to A. C. and Della Mae Hamilton. She was married to William Jason
Blankenship, Sr. and lived in Wellston, Oklahoma.
She passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City, Friday September 24, 2010
with her husband at her side.
2011, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - March 10, 2011
Billy Ray Manning, with family surrounding him, passed away at his
home Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Billy had made his decision about his eternity
years ago and left this life in peace to be embraced by his Savior and Lord. He
was born April 9, 1950 in Oklahoma City to parents William Ray and Etta Mae
Manning.
Billy spent years as a young boy in Ada however Bethany was where
he grew up. Billy graduated from Central State University in 1976 and spent 35
years as a petroleum landman. Billy and Maryann met in May of 1991 after 5
years of dating, she finally convinced him that he
couldn't live without her. They married in May of 1996. Besides Billy's love of
golf, Maryann and Billy loved to travel to Hawaii where Billy loved the secluded
island, Lani. Golf was more than a passion it was simply his way of life. Billy
lived to the fullest as all who know would attest. He was a beloved father,
brother, son, grandpa and husband and there are no words to express our grief.
Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda
Mae Manning.
He is survived by his adoring wife, Maryann Manning; three
children, Bonnie McKenzie and husband Brad, Leisha Lee and husband Tony, and
Jason Manning and wife Dana; four perfect grandchildren, Savannah Jenkins,
Colin Jenkins, Morgan Cummings, and his little princess Kayla Grace Lee;
brother, Dean Manning and wife Beth; sister-in-law, Dee Blankenship; nephew, Justin Manning and wife Lindsey
and their daughter Madeline; niece, Jenna Harlow and husband Josh.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011,
at 1:30pm at Church of the Savior, 5600 NW 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - April 11, 2012
Kathleen Pafford, 68, died December 28, 2011. She was born Aug. 4,
1943, daughter of Harold and Geraldine (Kienzle) Schwartz.
She married Jim Pafford. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include: sister, Candy Pawlicki of Dandridge, Tenn.;
brother, Randy Schwartz of Great Bend; aunt,
Florene Blankenship of Great Bend; and a host of in-laws,
nieces, nephews, and friends.
Graveside Memorial Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Memorial
Park, Great Bend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - May 1, 2012
Charles "Chick" Aaron Houck was born April 30, 1921, in
Newcastle, Oklahoma, to Fred and Doshie Houck. He went to be with the Lord on
April 27, 2012.
He is survived by children, Charlene & Paul Burris, David &
Tammi Houck, Jennifer & Rick Kelley, and Tommy & Cherly Uhles; his grandchildren, Brooke & Brad
Icenhour, James & Lindsay Burris, Stephanie Fidler, Andrea Blankenship , Wille Double, Julie Roberts, Lisa
Kelley, and Scott Uhles; his great-grandchildren, Zack, Hayden, Haylee and
Barrett; and surviving sister, Beth Clark. He was papa to Chelsey, Austin,
Aaron, Jayden and Jr.
Preceded in death by wife, Mary Houck; brother, Fred Houck;
sisters, Anne Reed, Mildred Cutter, and Lulu Belle Uhles; and wife, Claudine
Houck. Chick was a veteran of WWII, where he earned several medals, including
the Purple Heart. He was a successful grocer and real estate investor. He will
be greatly missed.
Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Candlewood
Chapel at Ford Funeral Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on August 21, 2012
Jerry Emenhiser, 81, of Oklahoma City, passed away Friday, August
17, 2012, in Oklahoma City. He was born May 9, 1931, to Elton and Helen (Blankenship) Emenhiser in
Shawnee, OK and grew up there and in Oklahoma City.
Jerry was a celebrated track star at Central High School in OKC,
where he graduated in 1949. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Oklahoma
City University. Jerry served as Foreign News Editor for the "Stars and
Stripes" while in the Army during the Korean War. He spent most of his
career working in communications management. Jerry was a beloved father to his
children. He enjoyed life and being involved with his Church, studying the
Bible, writing, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Kevin and Jerome
Emenhiser; and his sister, Sue Jarrett.
Jerry is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Karen and Al Harris
of Sioux City, IA; Elizabeth and Michael Burns of Topeka, KS; and Margaret and
Alexander Way of San Francisco, CA; son, Christopher Emenhiser, of Lawton, OK;
grandchildren: Joe Harris; Alexander and Nicholas Emenhiser; Robert, Sarah,
Michael, and John Burns; sister, Mary Carpenter; and several wonderful nieces
and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2012,
at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral of Oklahoma City, with Father John
Metzinger officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee under
the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on November 6, 2012
Thelma Barnes, 90, passed away November 2, 2012, at her home in
Oklahoma City, OK. She was born November 13, 1921, to Frank & Elizabeth
(Texiera) Andrade in Honolulu, HI.
Thelma was a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, family time,
especially with her grandchildren, flower gardens and her pet "little
dogs." She was also in Hawaii during the bombing of Pearl Harbor and
traveled to the mainland on an ocean liner over the Pacific Ocean during WWII
to meet with her husband.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; two
brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include one son, Philip Barnes, of Oklahoma City, OK; two
daughters: Jerry Hudson, of Oklahoma City, OK; and Barbara Cortez and husband
Joel, of Oklahoma City, OK; seven grandchildren,
Lori Phillips, Barbara Lynn Blankenship,
Debbie Lee Rodman, John Raymond Hudson, Karen Sue Finchum, Douglas Scott
Cortez, Joel Kevin Cortez; and many great-grandchildren. She is also survived
by her sister, Alice Anderson, of Grisham, OR; and two brothers: Patrick
Andrade, of Kailua, HI; and Leonard Andrade, of Frisco, TX.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at
Eisenhour Funeral Home Northeast Chapel at 10 a.m., with burial to follow at
Elmwood Cemetery in Choctaw, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Death
Akron News-Reporter (CO) - January 15, 2013
Mark A. (Sam) Blankenship 37, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. passed away
January 5, 2013.
Donations can be made in the name of: Mark A. (Sam) Blankenship,
CrossWalk FWB Church, 2317 Blue Bonnet Drive, Oklahoma
City, OK 73159.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Amarillo Globe-News (TX) - March 14, 2013
Donnie Wayne Bence Jr., 45, formerly of Guymon, died Friday, March
8, 2013, in Oklahoma City.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Bunch-Roberts
Funeral Home with the Rev. Benjamin Vandanadam officiating.
Mr. Bence was born March 15, 1967, in Junction City, Kan., to
Donald Wayne Bence Sr. and Manulita Garcia. He moved to Guymon from Dumas,
Texas, in 1971 and to Oklahoma City in 2003.
Survivors include a son, Curtis Aaron Bence of Hooker; a daughter, Kristie Blankenship of Stillwater; his parents, Manulita and
Jerry Chamblee of Guymon; two grandchildren; two sisters, Denise Chamblee of
Guymon and Annette Betterton of Guymon; and his fiancee, Twila Adkisson of
Oklahoma City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on October 6, 2013
Antonia Virginia Killeen passed away September 26, 2013, in
Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on November 30, 1932, to Fred and Ramona
Quintero in Oklahoma City, OK. Antonia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. She loved music, dogs, crochet, sewing, and spending time with her
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She also loved
taking care of people in general.
Antonia is survived by her son,
Tom Blankenship, of OKC; grandchildren: Maria Patterson and husband Jason, Belia Blankenship, of OKC; and Travis Blankenship, OKC; great-grandchildren: Max and Mary
Patterson, of OKC; brothers and sisters: Fred Quintero and wife Jenna, of OKC;
Esther Quintero, of OKC; Ernie Quintero, of OKC; Belia Baker and husband Max
Sr., of OKC; Frank Quintero and wife Debbie, of St. Louis, MO; Gloria Portillo,
of OKC; Juanita Robles, of OKC; Linda Robles, of OKC; and Tony Robles, of
Dallas, TX.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Fred Quintero
and Ramona Robles; sister and brother, Teresa Quintero and Richard Quintero;
and son, Ron Griffin.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2013, at
the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3901 S.W. 29th St., OKC, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Nov. 22, 2013
Doyne (Don) M. Hudson died on November 20, 2013 in Oklahoma City.
Don was born March 7, 1930 in Bruno, AR to James and Jennie Massey Hudson.
He served during the Korean War in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a
graduate of Bruno High School and received his PhD from the University of the
Ozarks, College of Pharmacy in Clarksville, AR, and was employed for 32 years
with Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals. Don was an active volunteer at Integris Baptist
Medical Center and was a member of the Oklahoma Seniors Golf Association and
Masonic Lodge #36.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Hilda and brother,
Jim.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty; two sons, Jim Hudson
and wife Cynthia of Dallas, TX and Bob Hudson and wife Lisa of Oklahoma City,
OK; granddaughter, Amy Reeves and husband Ryan; grandsons, Brian Hudson and
wife Lindsey, Mike and Rob; great grandchildren, Mason and Brynlee Reeves; sister, Beulah Blankenship; brother, Loyde Hudson both of Fayetteville, AR.
Graveside service will be 10am Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 at
Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. Memorial Service will be 2pm on Monday, Nov.
25, 2013, at Highland Hills Baptist Church, 7900 Devore Drive in Oklahoma City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Bruno, Hampton Twp., Marion
Co., AR,
Hudson, James W. 43, M, AR, Head,
Hudson, Jennie 42, F, AR, Wife,
Hudson, Beulah 19, F, AR, Dau,
Hudson, Loyd 16, M, AR, Son,
Hudson, James 14, M, AR, Son,
Hudson, Doyne 10, M, AR, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KQKD-DBD
2014, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Jan. 26, 2014
Gloria Pauline Wolfley, 83, [Dec 27, 1930 - Jan 25, 2014] left her
children and their spouses, Jean and Henry Poznanski, Max and Brenda Wolfley
II, Gigi and Larry Cribbs, and Rosa and Joe Blankenship; 23
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ;
and husband of 39 years, Max Wolfley (d. 1991).
Services pending. See complete obituary at:
bffuneralhome.com Barnes Friederich 405-733-2991
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Jan. 28, 2014
Edwin Moon - Nov 17, 1935 - Jan 24, 2014 - Oklahoma City
Edwin departed this earthly
life Friday, January 24, 2014, at the age of 78, following a short illness. He
was born November 17, 1935, in Fredrick, OK to his parents, Cecil and Elizabeth
(Kinder) Moon.
After graduating from Frederick High School, he went on to attend
the University of Colorado and then Oklahoma A&M
in Stillwater, where he obtained his private pilot's license. Ed subsequently
joined the Navy and pursued his dream of a career in aviation.
After being Honorably Discharged from the Navy in 1957, he returned
to Frederick and married Phyllis Sue Baird, and the couple had two sons
together. Ed took over the family farming and ranching business while
continuing to work part time in aviation as a corporate pilot. Ed loved to be
outdoors and spent much of his leisure time hunting, fishing and playing
tennis. In 1984, Ed moved from Fredrick to Oklahoma City and spent the next
twenty years working as a full-time corporate pilot, until he retired from
flying at the age of 70.
Ed is survived by his sons, Scott Moon and his wife Juleigh and
Gregg Moon and his wife Holly; his four grandchildren,
Logan Moon, Amanda Blankenship, Aimee Moon, and Ashlee Moon; and his
seven great-grandchildren. Ed was a loving father, a proud grandfather, and a
loyal friend who will be truly missed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
William "Bill" Burr Blankenship, 81, passed away February 19th, 2014. He
was born in Dustin, Oklahoma.
Bill served his country during the Vietnam War, joined the
recruiting staff, and finished his 20th year of service in 1974. His ending
rank was Master Sargent. He then worked at Western Industries Corporation as a
Plant Manager until he retired.
Bill is survived by his wife,
Clara Belle Blankenship of Oklahoma City, OK. Sunday, February 23
would have been their 60th anniversary. He is also survived by three of his children, Sharon Jones of Chickasha, OK, Karen DePue of
Oklahoma City, OK, and William
Alton Blankenship of Del City,
OK.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Pamela Kobosky
of Edmond, OK. Bill has five grandsons, Gary, John, David, Brian, and Chris;
two great-grandson David Lloyd and Nathan; and four great-granddaughters Kiry,
Pamela, Emma Sue, and Emily. Bill had 14 brothers
and sisters, only Frank, Sally, and Neva Blankenship have survived. There are many extended
family members.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 22, 2014 at
Bill Eisenhour Southeast Chapel in Del City, Oklahoma with interment at
Arlington Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records;
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KG3K-32D
Blankenship, William Burr - b.26Jul1932 - Residence 2008: Oklahoma City,
2014,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on July 13, 2014
Dan Stroud, 61, made his last flight to Heaven July 10, 2014. He
was born June 13, 1953, in Clinton, OK to Robert and Joan (Cottey) Stroud.
He held a degree in broadcast journalism from OSU. Dan was a radio
and communications personality as well as an aerospace and aviation specialist.
He is survived by his wife, Karla; daughter, Emily
Blankenship and husband Josh; son,
Jonathan; brother, Bob; and sister, Becky.
A Memorial gathering with family present will be Monday, 6-8 p.m.
at Mercer-Adams Chapel. Memorial service will be Tuesday, July 15, 2 p.m. at
Bethany First Church of the Nazarene. He will be greatly missed!
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Oklahoma Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Doris
E. 74, 04Apr1935 - 07Feb2010, Bethany,
Oklahoma, OK, TX-457-54-1131
Blankenship, Arvil
R. 56, 14Apr1954 - 17Nov2010, Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, OK, OK-442-58-8892
Blankenship, Linda
Kay 64, 01Apr1947 - 12Jul2011, Owasso,
Tulsa, OK, OK-445-44-5354
Osage
2013, Pawhuska, Osage Co., OK, Obituary
Pawhuska Journal-Capital (OK) - December 4, 2013
Mary Sue (Fortney) Jones passed away Nov. 9, 2013 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Funeral Services for Mary Sue (Fortney) Jones, 75, of Pawhuska,
Okla. were held Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at the Osage Indian Baptist Church in
Pawhuska. The Reverend Scott Conley and Reverend David Boyer officiated and
burial was in the Pawhuska City Cemetery in Pawhuska. Casket bearers were Micheal McGuire, Stephen Jones, DJ Wadsworth,
Matthew Jones Kenneth Standish, Jared Jones, Holden Blankinship, Jeff Jones, Hayden
Blankinship, Jared Thrasher,
and Paul Flanagan. Honorary casket bearer was Lane Stone.
Mary was born Sept. 25, 1938 in Pawhuska to James Otis, Sr. and
Jeanette Irene (Smith) Fortney. She retired from Heinkel's quick stop. Mary
also worked at Jerry's, Pawhuska Nursing Home, a sewing factory and carpet
mill. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, working on puzzles with her
sister, and sewing for everyone. She especially loved taking trips to the beach
in Port Aransas, Texas, where she collected seashells and fed the seagulls.
Mary was an avid collector many things. She was a faithful member of Osage
Indian Baptist Church. Mary loved her family with all of her heart, and would
have done anything for any of them. She was loved by many and will be greatly
missed.
She is survived by her children,
Steve Jones of Ponca City, Teri
Blankinship and husband Jack,
Randall Jones and wife Dolores, and Pam McGee and husband Kenneth, all of
Pawhuska; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; four sisters and 3
brothers; hundreds of nieces and nephews; and several dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Fulton Jones; sons,
Fulton Ray Jones and Michael Wayne Jones; parents, James and Jeanette Fortney;
five sisters and three brothers; and her very dear friend, Bonnie Pierce.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Skiatook,
Osage Co., OK, Obituary
http://skiatookjournal.com/obituaries/
Memorial services for Lorena Sue Blankenship was held at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at the Sien-Shelton
Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Jim Dodds officiating. Private family
interment was to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ottawa
+2013, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1898856&fh_id=12051
Shelby Jean Way of
Miami, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, January 7th of 2013 at Eastwood Manor
Nursing Home in Commerce, Oklahoma.
She was born on August 8, 1937 in Manila, Arkansas the daughter of Ernest Austin, Sr. & Ora Jamie (McElfresh) Blankenship.
She graduated from Miami High School in 1955. She then attended
Pittsburg State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1975. She
worked for the Department of Human Services retiring in 1999, after 21 years of
service. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Miami, Oklahoma.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Melvin
Chancey & Bill Lee Way, an infant son, Melvin Lafae Chancey and a brother, Jerry Gordon Blankenship, Sr.
She is survived by a daughter, Melinda Bailey and her husband Otis
of Miami, Oklahoma, a son, Melvin Lynn Chancey and his wife, Sharon of Tulsa,
Oklahoma, a step-son, Bill Vaughn Way of Duncanville, Texas, granddaughter,
Morgan Rhodes and her husband Rodney of Miami, Oklahoma, grandson, Max Gower of
Miami, Oklahoma, 2 great-grandsons, Caiden and Talan Rhodes of Miami, Oklahoma,
a brother, Ernest Blankenship, Jr. and his wife Carolyn of Fairland,
Oklahoma, a sister, Joyce Bass and her husband Mike of Quapaw, Oklahoma, 3 step-grandsons,
Jeremy Garrett, Howard and Steven Walker all of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a
great-granddaughter, 3 step-great-grandsons, a step-grand-granddaughter, 2
nieces, 4 nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Shelby Jean Way will be held 2:00 P.M.,
Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami. Entombment
will be held in G.A.R. Cemetery, Miami.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Payne
+2014, Perkins, Payne Co., OK, Obituary
Stillwater News Press (OK) Date: August 27, 2014
Gene Wollenberg, 59, of Perkins, passed from this life Aug. 24,
2014.
Services have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral
Home of Stillwater, and a service celebrating Gene's life will be held at 10
a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, at the First Baptist Church in Perkins, Oklahoma.
Interment will follow at Maysville Cemetery in Maysville, Oklahoma.
Gene Raymond Wollenberg was born on Nov. 15, 1954, in Lindsay,
Oklahoma, to Harold Everett and Evelyn Rachel (Travis) Wollenberg. He grew up
in Payne, Oklahoma, and was a graduate of Wayne High School class of 1973.
He met the love of his life, Carla Scott, during high school. Gene
and Carla moved to Stillwater where Gene enrolled in Oklahoma State University
as an agricultural education major. Following their first year at OSU, they
were married in Maysville on July 27, 1974. Gene graduated in 1977 with a
bachelor's of science degree in agriculture education, and the couple moved to
Fairview, Oklahoma, where he taught agriculture education at Fairview High
School.
After a year in Fairview, Gene and Carla decided to make their home
in the Stillwater area, buying a ranch in rural Lincoln County in July 1978.
They raised two beautiful children, Justin and Gena, and countless head of
cattle on their ranch. Before landing at Payne County Bank, Gene briefly served
as president of Production Credit Association in Chandler in the 1980s. He left
Production Credit for Central Vo-Tech in Drumright. Education was always
important to Gene and while working full time at Central Vo-Tech, he returned
to OSU where he earned a master's degree in agricultural education. He joined
Payne County Bank in 1992. Over the next 22 years, Gene grew through several
positions at the bank before ultimately becoming the bank president in 2011.
Gene sought opportunities for community service. As a member of
First Baptist Church in Perkins, he taught fourth-grade Sunday school for many
years. He enjoyed his membership with the Perkins Noon Lions Club. He was
active with the Payne County United Way, where he was on the board of
directors. One of his favorite services was working on the chain gang at
Perkins-Tryon football games. He enjoyed the simple things in life. He always
raised cattle. He liked to travel. He loved playing games, especially playing the
dominos game "moon" with his kids.
Gene had a passion for running. He ran over 20 marathons and
combined running with travel. He ran races in Oklahoma City, Boston and
Anchorage. He had a penchant for running marathons on short notice. He signed
up for the Honolulu Marathon in the hours before the event. Earlier this year
he surprised everyone by running an impromptu marathon in Jacksonville,
Florida. Of all Gene's accomplishments, he was most proud of his family. He had
an exceptional work/life balance, always making time for his family.
Many things brought Gene joy, but nothing lit up his smile like
playing with his new grandson Michel, and nothing lit up a room like Gene's
smile. Gene Wollenberg was a devoted husband, a protective father, a loving grandpa,
a caring brother, a loyal employee, a fair boss and a trusted friend. His
legacy of unwavering kindness and unbridled generosity will live on through the
lives he touched during his time with us. Gene packed a lot of life and many
memories into his short 59 years, and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law,
Carl Scott.
He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 40 years Carla
Wollenberg, of the home, two children, Justin Scott Wollenberg and wife Celia,
of Norman, Oklahoma, Gena Suela (Wollenberg) Prichard and husband Drew Michael,
of Stillwater, grandson Michel Edward Wollenberg, three siblings, Barbara
Blankenship and husband Ronnie, of
Lindsay, Oklahoma, Everett Wollenberg and wife Connie, of Payne, Oklahoma,
Rachel Carwile and husband Joe, of Purcell, Oklahoma, brother-in-law Don Scott
and mother-in-law Mary Scott, both of Maysville, Oklahoma, honorary daughter
Jessica Nichols Collum and husband Jase, of Edmond, Oklahoma, as well as
numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJP6-7MK1
Ron Blankenship – b.23Nov1967 – Lindsay, OK
2012, Stillwater, Payne Co., OK, Obituary
Stillwater News Press (OK) - August 17, 2012
William F. Layes, Jr. (Bill), 62, passed away on June 9, 2012 in Shakhon Nakhon, Thailand. Bill was born
on Nov. 25, 1949 to Bill and Doris (Bates) Layes in Ft. Smith, Ark.
Bill lived in Ark., for the first five years of his young life, and
then the family relocated to Stillwater, Okla., where Bill attended grade
school at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and high school at Perkins where
he graduated in May 1967. After graduating, Bill joined the army in 1967 and
did two tours in Vietnam, and he was honorably discharged. He was proud and
honored to serve his country. Bill worked many years for Bell Telephone and
Stillwater Milling Co. and was a Fire Training Instructor for OSU. As a
certified Scuba Diver, Bill enjoyed traveling overseas, and diving every chance
he could to become an instructor himself. It was on one of his many trips that
he met his wife Nuree and Thailand was soon to be his new home, where he was
living his dream in his paradise doing what he wanted.
Bill is survived by his mother, Doris (Layes), and stepfather, John Blankenship, of Rover, Ark.; wife, Nuree; son, Chris
Pixler, and wife, Marcia; son, Trey Layes, and wife, Jennifer; daughter, Amy
(Layes) Sheehan, and husband, Cody; granddaughter, Brylen Grace Sheehan;
brothers, David Layes, Michael Layes, and Roy Layes; and sister, Kay Stanton.
Bill will be missed by his family, and his Oklahoma friends as well as his new
Thailand friends.
A memorial service to follow at a later
date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Yale, Payne Co., OK, Obituary
Stillwater News Press (OK) Date: November 25, 2014
Sarah Jane Dennis, of Yale, passed away Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at
the Stillwater Regional Medical Center,
[Payne Co., OK] at the age of 80. Sarah was born on Sept.
13, 1934, in Hugo to the late Oscar and Stella
(Blankenship) Kelley.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at the
First Assembly of God in Yale. Pastor Randell Newby will officiate. Interment
will follow at Underwood Cemetery, Yale.
Sarah grew up in Hugo. Sarah married the love of her life, Fred Dennis, on May 5, 1951 in Los Cruces, New Mexico
to this union Freda and Harry were born. They made their home in Yale where
they raised their children. Sarah worked for the Yale Nursing Home as a
dietitian for many years. She also sold Avon on the side. She was a member and
active in the First Assembly of God for many years. She was a member of the
American Legion Auxiliary. Sarah like to embroidery, and most of all she loved
spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter Freda Leighty and husband Eldon,
son Harry James Dennis and wife Pamela; brothers: Harry Kelley, Pete
"James" Kelley and wife Margie, Corbet Kelley; grandchildren: Crispin
Lewis and wife Lisa, Marcie Napier and husband Rendell, Anya Naki Ingram and
husband Curt, Jacob Green, Joshua Green, Gretchen Vecellio, Kristen Jordan and
family, Carolyn Adams and family; great-grandchildren: Zach Dennis, Krisha
Lewis, Jeffry Lewis, Vincent Vecellio, Dillon Dennis, Colin Ingram, one
great-great-granddaughter Skarlett Rain Dennis.
Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred
Dennis; twin sisters, Bernice Griffin and Lorese June; infant sisters, Jewell
and Geneva.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Mound Twp., Payne Co., OK,
Kelly, Oscar K. 49, M, TX, Head,
Kelly, Stella M. 37, F, AR, Wife,
Kelly, Lorese 19, F, OK, Dau,
Kelly, Bernice 19, F, OK, Dau,
Kelly, Harry C. C. 15, M, OK, Son,
Kelly, James F. 10, M, OK, Son,
Kelly, Sarah J. 05, F, OK, Dau,
Kelly, Corbet C. 02, M, --, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBKC-F3L
Pittsburg
2014, Cabiness, Pittsburg Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2636007&fh_id=12327
David Lee Starr, 57, of Cabiness, died Friday, August 8, 2014 at
his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 15 at
Bishop Chapel of Memories. Service arrangements are under the direction of
Bishop Funeral Service. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Newman, Mark Newman,
Clyde Scott, Randy Weeks, Charles Griffen, and Willard Harrison.
David was born in McAlester on February 24, 1957 to Robert Lee
& Josephine Pauline Burnett Starr.
He attended schools here in McAlester and graduated from McAlester
High School. David was owner & operator of the Ten-Two Communications in
McAlester, and later as production support for 5 ½ years at the Army
Ammunitions Depot. He always enjoyed hunting & fishing. David married Tonya
Humphreys on April 29, 2011 in Hartshorne.
Survivors include his wife: Tonya Starr of the home; son: Jeremy
Starr of Ardmore; stepsons &
wife: Brian Blankenship of the
home, Ben & Kendra
Blankenship of Hartshorne; 8
grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law: Bud & Glenda Dismuke of
McAlester; sisters: Shirley Dodd of Guthrie, Billie Sue Geyer of California.
Also, uncle & wife: Grady & Linda Green of Hartshorne; aunt: Shirley
Ann of McAlester; mother-in-law & husband: Paula & Richard Thomason of
Hartshorne; sisters-in-law & husbands: Suzette & Joel Donalson of
Choctaw, Louise & Joe Zylwitis of Pennsylvania. And, his ex-wife: Patty
Starr of Cabiness; special son: Josh & Virginia O’Dell of McAlester; and
numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert & Josephine
Starr & a sister: Joy Hackler.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Haileyville, Pittsburg Co., OK, Death
McAlester News-Capital & Democrat (OK) - January 7, 2013
Wayne Blankenship,
61, of Haileyville, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the McAlester Regional
Health Center.
Arrangements are pending with Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of
Hartshorne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., OK, Obituary
McAlester News-Capital & Democrat (OK) - February 11, 2013
Verna E. Irwin, 92, of Hartshorne, died Saturday Feb. 9, 2013, at
Beare Manor. Family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at
Brumley-Mills Funeral Home in Hartshorne. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Elmwood Cemetery Pavilion. Phil Lay will officiate. Interment will
follow. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of Beare Manor Nursing Home in
Hartshorne.
Verna Irwin was born on Dec. 17, 1920 in Tulsa to Charley B. and
Easter Viola (Fergerson) Favors. Verna grew up in the Red Oak area and married
Aurby L. Irwin on Feb. 14, 1942 in Wayneville, Mo. They settled in the Cambria
area until 1952 when they came to Hartshorne. Verna had worked at Henley's Drug
Store and at Long's Cash and Carry, both in Hartshorne. She enjoyed gardening
and canning. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family.
She was the oldest member of the Hartshorne American Legion Post 180 Ladies
Auxiliary. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, James
Archie Irwin of Paris, Texas, Jimmie Lee and Liz Irwin of Detroit, Texas and
Thomas Gene and Nola Irwin of Hartshorne; grandchildren, Michael Irwin and
Janet of Toledo, Ohio, Shawn and Keith Jackson of Paris, Texas, Steven Irwin of
Paris, Texas, Jami and Steve Slezack of Arlington, Texas, Amy and DeWayne
Tucker of Paris, Texas, Cari Reynolds and Gary of Detroit, Texas, Tobe Irwin of
Hartshorne, Jeff Irwin and Brenda of Hartshorne and Randy Irwin and Crystal of
Hartshorne; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Pauline Honea of Los Angeles,
Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Arlene
Favors of Poteau and Judy
Blankenship of Paris, Texas;
special friend Pat Kelley of McAlester and numerous nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Aurby Irwin;
and a daughter-in-law, June Bug Irwin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Kiowa, Pittsburg Co., OK, Obituary
McAlester News-Capital & Democrat (OK) - September 17, 2012
The Rev. John "Bud" Wilson Creekmore, 84, of Kiowa, died
Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in McAlester.
A memorial service will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Praise Fellowship
Church, south of Kiowa on Highway 69, officiated by
the Rev. Linda Snyder.
Born Oct. 25, 1927, in Poteau, he was the son of Herbert and Bertha
(Brown) Creekmore. He attended high school in Arizona, then Bible college in Livermore and Sacramento, Calif. He had a
master's degree in Divinity and a master's degree in Theology.
He married Lorene Henson Oct. 3, 1947, in Visalia, Calif. He served
as a church pastor for 38 years in California for several Pentecostal Church of
God churches. He retired in 2008, after serving as church pastor for Liberty
Tabernacle in Rio Dell, Calif. He enjoyed fishing and was known for wearing a
fedora.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene Creekmore, of the home;
daughter, Sheila Johnson and husband, Dennis, of Las Vegas, Nev.;
grandchildren, Regina Allen of Las Vegas, Chad Stamper and wife, Heidy, of Las
Vegas; sisters, Margaret McLelland,
of Paragould, Ark., Shirley Fewell and husband, Lloyd, of Bakersfield, Calif., Sylvia Blankenship and husband,
Edsel, of Porterville, Calif.; numerous
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other family members and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Bertha
Creekmore; a brother, Edward Creekmore; and two infant sons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Kiowa, Pittsburg Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Porterville Recorder on October
18, 2012
Rev. John "Bud" Wilson Creekmore, 84 of Kiowa, OK died
September 14, 2012 in McAlester,
Oklahoma. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 17, 2012 at
Praise Fellowship Church in South of Kiowa on Highway 69 officiated by Rev.
Linda Snyder.
Born to Herbert and Bertha (Brown)
Creekmore October 25, 1927 in Poteau, Oklahoma. Bud attended high school in Arizona, then
Bible college in Livermore and Sacramento, California.
He had a master's degree in Divinity and a master's degree in Theology.
He married Lorene Henson October 3, 1947 in Visalia, California.
Bud served as a church pastor for 38 years in California for several
Pentecostal Church of God churches. He retired in 2008 after serving as church
pastor for Liberty Tabernacle in Rio Dell, California. Bud enjoyed fishing and was
known for wearing a fedora.
Survived by, Wife, Lorene Creekmore of the home; Daughter, Sheila
Johnson and husband, Dennis of Las Vegas, Nevada; Grandchildren, Regina Allen
of Las Vegas, Nevada, Chad Stamper and wife, Heidy of Las Vegas, Nevada; Sisters, Margaret McLelland of
Paragould, Arkansas, Shirley Fewell and husband, Lloyd of Bakersfield,
California, Sylvia Blankenship and husband,
Edsel of Porterville, California; Numerous
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other family members and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Bertha
Creekmore; a brother, Edward Creekmore; and 2 infant sons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - April 24, 2011
Thurman C. "Butch" McLaughlin Jr., 63, of McAlester,
Okla., died April 21, 2011, in Fort
Smith. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Bishop Chapel of Memories with
interment at Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester, under direction of Bishop Funeral
Service, with the Rev. Marvin Dunn officiating. He was born to Thurman Custer
and Minnie Marie (Scott) McLaughlin Sr. on June 4, 1947, in Riverside, Calif.
He enjoyed fishing. Butch was active at Walnut Grove Living Center, playing
dominoes and bingo, and was active in the nursing home Olympics.
He is survived by two sons, Thurman C. McLaughlin III of Oregon and
Robert Eugene McLaughlin of Oregon; brother, Kenneth McLaughlin and wife Judy
of Van Buren; two sisters, Hazel
Allen and husband William of Savanna, Okla., and Alveda Blankenship and husband Kenny of Savanna; four nephews, Johnny Allen and
wife Julia, George McLaughlin, Kenny McLaughlin and Robby Harris; seven nieces,
Diana Linscott and husband Jason, Sammie Stone and husband Todd, Jaime Kelley
and husband Clark, Katie
Blankenship , Penny Sue Blankenship , Christy Creasey and Jacqueline Johnson;
numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thurman C. McLaughlin Sr.;
mother, Minnie Marie Sims; stepfather, Cecil Sims; and his paternal and
maternal grandparents.
Active pallbearers will be Johnny Allen, Jonathan Allen, Jason
Linscott, Todd Stone, Rodney Lovitt and Jim Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be
Clark Kelley and the staff and residents of Walnut Grove Living Center.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.bishopfuneralservice.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1869804&fh_id=12327
William “Bill” Blankenship, 75, McAlester, Oklahoma Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at his
residence.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2012 at
Bishop Chapel of Memories with Interment in Memory Gardens Memorial Park
Cemetery officiated by Rev. Cliff House. Active Pallbearers will be: Jordan Blankenship,
Brent Snider, Troy Stephens, Ron Humbles, David Robinson and Luis Aguirre.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bob Starkey, Doug Blankenship
and Terry Sweet.
Born to William Frederick and Irene (Yseda) Blankenship April 20, 1937 in Sioux City, [Woodbury Co.,] Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army. Bill married
Kay Garren in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1957. He worked in California for Beckman as
a manager and moved to Texas in 1982. In 1992 he moved to McAlester and opened
Quality Finishing, Incorporated. Bill enjoyed boating and fishing. He was a
member of the McAlester Rotary Club.
Survived by, Wife, Kay Blankenship of the home; Grandson, Jordan
Blankenship of McAlester,
Oklahoma; Brother, Doug Blankenship of McAlester, Oklahoma; Daughter-in-law:
Catherine Stephens and husband, Troy of McAlester, Oklahoma; Grandson, Brent
Snider and wife, Megan of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Brother’s-–in-law, William Johns and
wife, Pat of Ontario, California, Robert Johns and wife, Susan of Chico,
California; Nieces: Cathy and Karen of Texas; Kim Huber of California; And
other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Irene Blankenship;
and son, Billy Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, McAlester, Pittsburg
Co., OK, Obituary
McAlester News-Capital & Democrat (OK) - February 14, 2014
Waudean Kathleen Ealey, 84, of McAlester, died Thursday, Feb. 13,
2014, at her home.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bishop Chapel of
Memories with Dr. Charles Neff officiating. Private committal services will be
held at Memory Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery prior to the memorial service.
Born March 27, 1929, in Stratford, she was the daughter of Orvis
and Bertha Robinson Biles. She graduated from Pauls Valley High School. It was
in Pauls Valley that she met and later married Melton Eudell Ealey on Oct. 1,
1947. They lived in Pauls Valley for three years and in 1950 they moved to
McAlester, where he had accepted employment at Gladstein's, where he worked for
40 years and then for AMSCO for 20 years. She and her husband built the
"Mini Mall" at Main and Choctaw and she managed the mall for several
years, while also being a homemaker and a licensed realtor. She was a member of
First (Grand Avenue) United Methodist Church and also served as a Girl Scout
Leader.
Survivors include her husband, Eudell Ealey, of the home; daughter,
Kay Spell and husband, Gene, of Sand Springs; son, Rick Ealey, of McAlester.
Also, six grandchildren, Rachelle Swanson Myers, Angela Jensen, Cash Ealey,
Cari Wolczynskis, Wendy Fidler and Jessie Spell; seven great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Beverly Blankenship and husband,
Larry, of Pauls Valley, and Geneva Ivy,
Arlington, Texas; brother-in-law, Ben Ealey, of Oklahoma City, and two very
special friends, Kathy Hill and Melodie Schooler-Jones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orvis and Bertha Biles; a
daughter, Pamela Sue Ealey-Davis, on July 6, 1997, and a sister, Juanita
Fitzgerald.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Quinton, Pittsburg Co., OK, Obituary
McAlester News-Capital & Democrat (OK) - March 31, 2011
Marian Grace (Williams) Reeves, 92, of Quinton, died Saturday,
March 26, 2011, at McAlester
Regional Health Center. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Quinton Christian Church with Billye Kay Givens and Charles Thomas officiating.
Born April 12, 1918, in Quinton, she was the daughter of Clarence Alfred and
Maude Lillian (Thompson) Williams and was the oldest of three girls.
She attended Quinton Public Schools where she graduated in 1935.
She returned to school in 1944 and received an associates
degree from Eastern Oklahoma State College. She went on to earn her bachelor's
degree from Southeastern State College in Durant and her masters' degree from
the University of Oklahoma. She married Bill Park in May 1937, and he preceded
her in death in 1962. She later married J. D. (Blackie) Reeves. She had various
occupations including schoolteacher, remedial reading teacher and a social
worker with the Oklahoma Department of Welfare. She also co-owned and operated
the Wilburton Flower Shop for several years. She was a talented artist and
delighted her family and friends with gifts of her paintings. She was the
president of the Women's Business and Professional Club, a longtime member of
Daughters of the American Revolution and, since the age of 13, a member of the
Quinton Christian Church. She hosted many gatherings in her home for her family
and friends and her happiest moments were the ones she shared with them.
Survivors include two sisters, Maxine Edwards and Clarice Brazil
and husband, Leon, of Quinton; stepgrandchildren, Dr. Amber Reeves-Daniel and
husband, Dr. Kurt Daniel, and their children, Benjamin and Nadia Elizabeth,
High Point, N.C., Captain Derek Reeves, based in Alaska, and Meagan Reeves, of
Ada. Also, sister-in-law, Billie Jean Burger, of Okmulgee, and her
"adopted" children, Dr. Billye Kay Givens, of Wilburton, and Betsy
Ann and Richard Wilmes, Sherman, Texas; four nieces, Ginger Blankenship and husband, Ronnie, of Quinton, Dinah Deckwich, of Okmulgee, Susie Westbrook and
husband, Rick, Madrid, N.M., and Jamie Lou Park, Chapel Hill, N.C. And, three
nephews, Michael Edwards and wife, Susan, of Oklahoma City, Tommy Edwards and
wife, Diane, Midland, Texas, Jay Edwards and wife, Vicky, Rogers, Ark., and
numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Maude
Williams; husbands, Bill Park and Dr. J. D. (Blackie) Reeves; one brother-in
law, Joe C. (Lum) Edwards; one niece, Cynthia Brazil Johnston, and her very
special aunt, Grace.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Quinton,
Pittsburg Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - September 11, 2013
Bonnie Jean (Cloud Pugh) Shields, 82, of Quinton, Okla., died
Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in Stigler [Haskell
Co., OK]. She was the
widow of Lowell Pugh.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Faith Community Church in Whitefield
with burial at San Bois Cemetery in Kinta under the direction of Mallory Martin
Funeral Home in Stigler. . Pallbearers will be Keith and Jeff Williams, Darren
Brittain, Jeremy Bush, Dusty Allen, Greg Moon and Johnie Perry.
She is survived by her husband, John; four daughters, Kathy
Brittain and Donna Williams, both of Quinton, Wyanema Bush of Brooken and
Shelia Allen of Blocker, Okla.; two step daughters, Octavia Thompson of Jenks,
Okla., and Elaine Howerton of Yukon, Okla.; a step son, Johnny Shields of
Oklahoma City; three sisters,
Shirley Braswell of McAlester, Okla., Sue Blankenship of
Hugo, Okla., and Linda Reeder of Savannah, Okla.; five brothers, Leon Cloud of
McAlester, Ray Cloud of Stigler, Jackie Cloud of Sawyer, Okla., Arlie Cloud of
Haileyville, Okla., and Gary Cloud of Quinton; seven grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Quinton, Pittsburg Co.,
OK, Obituary
McAlester News-Capital & Democrat (OK) Date: September 16, 2014
Clarice Brazil, 85, of Quinton, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, in
Quinton. Born Sept. 9, 1929, in Quinton, she was the daughter of Clarence and
Maude Thompson Williams.
Survivors include her husband, Leon Brazil, of the home; one daughter, Ginger Blankenship and husband,
Ronnie, of Quinton; grandchildren, Brad
Blankenship and wife, Karen, Kevin Blankenship , Matthew Brown, Brittany Pendleton, and
Jacob Johnston and fiancée, Chelsea Davis; great-grandchildren,
Jordan Blankenship , Bryce Blankenship , Noah Blankenship , Kenslee Blankenship , Eli Blankenship , Dylan Blankenship , Austin Ellenwood and Jace Johnston, and
numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Maude
Thompson Williams; one daughter, Cynthia Johnston, and two sisters, Marian
Reeves and Oma Maxine Edwards.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Quinton Christian
Church with the Rev. Charles Thomas officiating. Burial will be at Quinton City
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brad Blankenship, Kevin Blankenship,
Matthew Brown, Jacob Johnston, Jordan
Blankenship, Bryce Blankenship, Noah Blankenship
and Eli Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Savanna, Pittsburg Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2662817&fh_id=12327
David Allan McBane, 44, of Savanna, died Sunday, August 31, 2014 in
Savanna.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 4
at Savanna First Baptist Church with Rev. Kyle Cummings and Rev. Hak Melton
officiating. Interment will be at Savanna Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy
Reeder, Tim Reeder, Luke Wood, Ben Kirkham, Christopher Price, Tyler Inman,
Jason Wadley, and Jason Nolan. Honorary
pallbearers will be Ronald Burks, James Porter, Earl Hall, Gary Reeder,
Gary Wood, Darrell Wilson, Vaughn
Blankenship, Keith Kelly, and Ty Blankenship.
David was born March 21, 1970 in Oklahoma City, the son of Melvin
Gayle & Mary Jane (Porch) McBane.
He graduated from Meeker High School in the class of 1988. He began
working in the treatment of water, and he continued as a technician in the
waste and water laboratory. David married Julie Yvonne Arterburn on March 19,
1994 in Savanna. He was very athletic, an avid hunter, loved OU and music, and
enjoyed being in the outdoors. He dedicated his life to his family and being
involved with anything they were interested in. He was a man of faith, loving
father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife: Julie McBane of the home; daughter:
Dasha Spence & husband, Dexter of Savanna; sons: Taylor McBane &
fiancée, Katelyn Mordecai of Hartshorne, Trev McBane of the home, Tucker McBane
of the home; grandchildren: Pepper
Spence, Kale McBane, & Redick
Blankenship. Also, parents:
Melvin & Mary McBane of Sparks; sisters: Angela McBane of Sparks, Brenda
Kelly & husband, Keith of Bethel Acres; and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, other family members, and friends too numerous to mention.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pontotoc
2011, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Funeral
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - February 16, 2011
Services for Billy
Don Blankenship, 76, Ada, are
10 a.m. Friday at Southwest Church of Christ, Floyd Kaiser will officiate.
Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Blankenship died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at an Oklahoma City hospital.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
Ada Evening News, (Ada, OK) February 17, 2011
Services for Billy
Don Blankenship, 76, Ada, are
10 a.m. Friday at Southwest Church of Christ, Floyd Kaiser will officiate.
Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Bearers will be Eugene Cannon,
Gene Albright, Morris McGehee, Roy Long, Kent Leach and James Byers. Honorary
bearers will be Leo Sims, Bill Hart and Bill Scott.
Mr. Blankenship
died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born Jan. 13,
1935, near Ada to Edward and
Cecile Vail Blankenship.
He attended Pleasant Hill and McLish grade schools and graduated
from McLish High School in 1953. He graduated from Okmulgee Tech in December
1955 with a degree in auto mechanics. Mr. Blankenship was
employed as a mechanic with Holnam Cement Plant, now Holcim from 1969 until
retiring in May 1997. He was a member of Southwest Church of Christ and had
served in the U.S. Army from 1957 until being honorably discharged in 1959. He
married Ima Jean Bray on June 24, 1960.
Survivors include his wife, Ima Jean Blankenship,
of the home; two daughters, Teresa Strong and her husband Gary, Ada, and Sheila Cheney and her husband Bill, Idabel; a brother, Charles Blankenship and his wife Rose, Ada; a sister, Carole Davis, Ada; three granddaughters, Rachel Bryan and her husband
Brad, Heather Cheney and her fiancé, John Young, and Laura Strong.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, John
Davis.
From Anonamus (non-family)
2011, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - June 23, 2011
Services for Willard H. Campbell, 96, Ada, are 2 p.m. Friday at
Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Jared Newby officiating. Burial follows
at Rosedale Cemetery. Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the
cemetery.
Mr. Campbell died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at a Wichita, Kan.,
hospital. He was born March 17, 1915, in Love County, Oklahoma, to William Glen
and Alice Josephine Butler Campbell.
Until age 10, Mr. Campbell lived in a log farm house near Marietta
and attended Keltner school. After a storm blew the
house off its foundation, the family moved to a farm near Wilson in Carter
County. He attended Zaneis School, from which he received his high school
graduation diploma. Mr. Campbell's first job was leading a mule around the
sorghum molasses press. He was 6 years old and earned 50 cents a day. As a
child, he also shelled corn, roped cattle, and picked cotton. As a teenager and
young man during the Great Depression, Willard worked for the WPA and the CCC.
He taught himself to play the guitar and played in a country band. Mr. Campbell
and his brother Lorne started a broom business in the early 1930s. He purchased
his first car for $28, and travelled to grocery and hardware stores in
Oklahoma, selling the brooms Lorne had made. He married Jewell France on June
22, 1935, in Ponca City. She died Aug. 26, 1988, in Ada. They settled in
Seminole, and Mr. Campbell worked on the delivery truck for Collier Brothers'
Furniture. He also worked nights for a funeral home as an ambulance driver. He
moved up to salesman, and soon became sales manager for Collier Brothers. Mr.
Campbell enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942. He was a Seabee and spent
three years in the Pacific Theater, mostly in the Solomon Islands. In 1945, at
the end of Wolrd War II, he was honorably discharged at the rank of chief petty
officer first class. He moved to Ada in 1950, and soon after founded Campbell's
Furniture. He owned and operated his furniture business in its original
location for more than 60 years. He was a graduate of New York School of
Interior Decorating and the Chicago Institute of Interior Design. In 2009, he
was featured in an Oklahoma City television station special as the oldest
businessman in the state. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ada, a member
of Sunrise Rotary Club, Ada Elks Lodge 1640, and Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
Survivors include a sister, Grace Culver of Berthoud, Colo.; his
wife, Wanda Campbell, of the home; his daughter, Dr. Linda Campbell Mitchusson
of Wichita, Kan.; a grandson, Eric Mitchusson of Kansas City; great grandsons,
Wesley and Cody Mitchusson of Hutchinson, Kan.; a sister-in-law, Ann Campbell,
Tulsa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and "Josie"
Campbell; five brothers, Clovis, Cleburn, Crockett, Lorne and Logan Campbell;
two sisters, Dessie Blankenship and Dorothy Phillip; and his wife of 53
years, Jewell Campbell.
Bearers will be his nephew, Mike France, Doug Haney, Brian Hart,
Danny Matthews, Charles Mayhue and George Veli. Honorary bearer will be Leland
Newton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - October 18, 2011
Services for Gail Blankenship, 89, Ada, are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Criswell Funeral Home
Chapel, Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale
Cemetery.
Mr. Blankenship died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at an assisted living
center in Edmond. He was born July
28, 1922 in Ada to Charles and Retta Jane Stewart Blankenship. He graduated from McLish High School. He married Ivaleta Roberts
July 29, 1950 in Sherman, Texas. She preceded him in death Dec. 8, 2003 in
Edmond. Mr. Blankenship was the owner and mechanic of Blankenship Garage. He
was of the Baptist faith and had served in the U. S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include a son,
Rony Blankenship and his wife Misty of Edmond; a daughter, Leah Moore and her husband Luther of Ponca City; a sister, Opal Boswell of Ft. Worth, Texas; and five grandchildren, Bryan Blankenship and his wife Christy of Oklahoma City, Scott Blankenship of Stillwater, Nick Blankenship of Edmond, Amanda Moore of Phoenix, Ariz.,
and Matthew Moore and his wife Laura of Anchorage, Alaska.
Bearers will be Johnnie Boring, Ronnie West, Glen Gouge, Jr., Bryan Blankenship , Scott Blankenship , and Matthew Moore
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - August 8, 2012
Graveside services for James Richard Harris 86,
are 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Vamoosa Cemetery. His nephew, Randy
Bullock, and Ronnie Houston are officiating.
Mr. Harris died Aug. 6, 2012, at Norman Veteran's Ceneter. He was
born March 15, 1926, to Dorsey B. Harris and Florence Blankenship Harris in Sasakwa, Okla. He was the fourth of six children.
Mr. Harris attended school at both Cully and Sasakwa. Just days
after his 18th birthday, he and his brother, Tommy, seven years his senior,
received their call to service for their country. They were given the option of
Army or Navy and both chose Navy. They went through basic training together and
after completing, they were assigned to different ships, Tommy to an aircraft
carrier, and James to a Merchant Marine vessel. James served as a gunner in the
Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, and Antarctic oceans. He received his discharge as
Seaman First Class USNR on March 2, 1946, at Shoemaker, Calif.
Mr. Harris married Virginia Brown and to this union a son, James
Keith Harris was born. Mr. Harris married Juanita Lavell Linton of Holdenville
on Aug. 20, 1957. She died Sept. 25, 2004. To this union, Sherry Lynn Wadlow
and Richard Lynn Harris were added. An electrician by trade, Mr. Harris and
Lavell owned and operated Harris Electric for many years.
Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Lavell; parents, Dorsey B. and Florence Blankenship Harris; siblings, Thomas "Tommy"
Harris, Doris Ann Trammell, Jerry Dean Harris; and son, James Keith Harris. He
was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Clayton Dewayne Wadlow;
great-grandson, Brandon Boyd Wadlow; also, brother-in-laws, Norman Bullock and
J. M. Houston.
Survivors include his children, Sherry L. Wadlow, Wewoka, and
Richard Lynn Harris, Spring Hope, N.C.; sisters, Geneva Bullock and Alice
Houston, both of Ada; grandchildren, James Keith "Jim" Harris Jr.,
Melissa Harris, Jerry Wadlow, Donnie Shaffer and Rocky Harris;
great-grandchildren, Clayton Wadlow, Brittany, Dillon, Marissa, and Melinda
Shaffer, Ryan Harris; seven great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - December 30, 2013
Services for Mattie Belle "Pie" Thurman, 59, of Ada, are
10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, the Revs. Frank Trent and Willie Fish officiating. Burial follows at
Boggy Cemetery. . Bearers will be Edward Blankenship,
Jason Burwell, Pete Fox, Bob Fox, John Parker, and Justin Miller.
Ms. Thurman died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at her home. She was born
Sept. 2, 1954, at Oklahoma City Cimmon and Kelsie Alexander Carpenter. She
graduated from Ada High School. Ms. Thurman was employed as a Rehabilitation
Training Specialist at All About You, LLC. She was of
the Methodist faith.
Survivors include three brothers, Carl "Sonny" Carpenter
and his wife Linda, Tulsa, Kenneth Carpenter and his wife Brenda, Checotah, and
Dusty Miller and his wife Savina of Ada; six sisters, Connie Wear and her husband Randy, Ada, Sue Fish and her
husband Willie, Norman, Shirley Miller, Stonewall, Leta Burwell, Ada, Mae Blankenship and her husband Edward, Ada, and Tami Morris, Ada; and several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cimmon Carpenter and
Kelsie Alexander Morris; and one brother, Terry Miller
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - February 25, 2014
Services for Arvil
Wayne Blankenship, 88, Ada,
are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, the Revs. Darrel Blankenship, Justin Blankenship
and Robert Ware will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.
Bearers will be Scott Stallings, Justin Blankenship,
Billy Blankenship, Eric Blankenship,
Evan Stallings, and Jeffrey
Blankenship. Honorary bearers
will be Darrell Stallings, Ronnie York, Harry Crenshaw, Ken Butler and Richard
Chronister.
Mr. Blankenship died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at a local nursing
home. He was born Dec. 25, 1925, at Fort Cobb, Okla., to Albert Andrew and Cassie
Belle Bingham Blankenship.
He attended school in the Galey community northwest of Ada. He
married Loretta Mae Owens Oct. 8, 1971, in Ada. She preceded him in death in
2008. Mr. Blankenship was an elevator operator at Evergreen Mills in Ada until
his retirement. He was a member of The River Church, volunteered at nursing
homes and had served in the U. S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his children,
Larry Blankenship and his wife Beverly of Pauls Valley, Brenda Stallings and her husband Scott of Byng, Darrel Blankenship and his wife Sharon of Crystal Springs,
Miss., and Terry Blankenship and his
wife Mary Ann of Stratford; a brother,
Ralph Blankenship and wife JoAnn, Muskogee; four sisters, Sue Brown, Enid, Nadine Cradduck and husband Leroy, Blanchard, Joyce Paulson and husband David and Linda McCrea, all of Oklahoma City; nine grandchildren; and 15
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Juanita Wallis, Myrtle
Garner and Mildred Patrick; a brother, Lee
Blankenship; and a cousin whom
was reared by his family, Roy Robertson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - April 16, 2014
Services for Carolyn
Sue Lytton, 72, of Ada, are 2
p.m. Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Harold Ware will
officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Lytton died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at an Ada care center. She
was born Nov. 23, 1941 in Holdenville to Clifford and Ruby Fay Sharp Blankenship. She graduated from Holdenville High
School. Ms. Lytton managed the Holiday Inn in Ada for several years and later
she was employed with Pre-Paid Legal Services. She was a member of Trinity
Baptist Church in Ada.
Survivors include two sons, Robby Moore of Ada and David Lytton of
Ada; a daughter, Lori Stephens of Durant; and two grandchildren, Laynie Thomas
and Matthew Moore.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Ken
Lytton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - August 12, 2014
Graveside Services for Barbara Blankenship Wilson, 80, formerly of Tulsa, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday
morning Aug. 13, 2014, at Rosedale Cemetery with Brother Harold Ware
officiating.
Mrs. Wilson died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, in Tulsa. She was born May
24, 1934, in Pontotoc County to Charley Lee and Cecil Marie Blankenship.
Mrs. Wilson was a member of Arrow Heights Baptist Church in Broken
Arrow. She attended grade school at Ahloso and graduated from Stonewall High
School. She attended East Central University. While in Tulsa, she worked at
American National Insurance Co., Sun Oil Co. and Met Life Insurance Co.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by one daughter, Robyn and husband Jason
Nichols of Broken Arrow; one sister,
Joy Nell and husband Clyde Avery of Carlsbad, New
Mexico; one brother, Mickey and wife Roseann Blankenship of North Carolina; two uncles, Bib Miller
of Tulsa and Lloyd Miller of Ada; two grandchildren, Claire and Justin Nichols
of Broken Arrow, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives, longtime
friends and neighbors.
She was proceeded in death by her parents
and one brother, Jearl Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) Date: November 19, 2014
Services for Alice Houston, 90, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Monday at the
Southwest Church of Christ, Floyd Kaiser will officiate. Burial will follow at
Vamoosa Cemetery. Bearers will be Darrin Houston, Rick Harris, Chantz Houston,
Brandon Houston, Randy Bullock and Greg Bullock.
Mrs. Houston died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at her home. She was born
May 15, 1924, in Sasakwa to Dorsey B. and Florence Bell Blankenship Harris.
She graduated from Sasakwa High School. She married Marcus Joy
Houston on July 3, 1942. He preceded her in death Dec. 8, 2006. Mrs. Houston
was employed at Solo Cup for 20 years as a machine tender. She was also a
delivery driver for the Ada Evening News. Mrs. Houston was a member of
Southwest Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Ronnie Houston and his wife Barbara of Ada;
a grandson she reared, Kevin Calvert of Ada; sister, Geneva Bullock of Ada; two
grandchildren, Tina Houston and Marcus Houston and wife Natalie; 12 great
grandchildren, Kelly Calvert, Stephen Calvert, Chantz Houston, Parris Houston,
Marissa Houston, Brandon Houston, Tiffany Houston, Darrin Houston, Rayne
Houston, Brodie Houston, Abby Houston and Joyanna Houston; five great great
grandchildren, Aubrey Calvert, Braxton Calvert, Carson Calvert, Michael Calvert
and Drew McGuire; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Richard Glen
and Darrell Ray; a daughter, Dianna Joyce Calvert; three brothers, Tommy
Harris, James Harris and Jerry Harris; a sister, Doris Ann Trammel; and a great
great granddaughter, Katy Lynn Calvert.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pontotoc Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Billy
Don 76, 13Jan1935 - 15Feb2011, Stonewall,
Pontotoc, OK, OK-444-34-8696
Pottawatomie
2011, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - November 9, 2011
Services for Mary M. Sellers, 89, Shawnee, formerly of Ada, are
2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church, Revs. Frank
Trent and Mike Russel will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.
Mrs. Sellers died Monday, November 7, 2011 at an Oklahoma City hospital. She was born
December 27, 1921 in Ada, Oklahoma to W. H. "Bob" and Alma Blankenship Northcutt. She attended Latta schools. She married
Thad Sellers on August 20, 1938 in Konawa. He preceded her in death on February
6, 1988. They were married for 49 years. Mrs. Sellers was a homemaker and a
longtime member of Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada.
Survivors include a son, Jim L. "Doc" Sellers and his
wife June of Shawnee; her grandchildren, Connie Wilson, Sherrell Rolette, and
Len Sellers, all of Shawnee; six great grandchildren, Larry, Tiffany, Jordan,
Logan, Baylee and Cody; and one great great grandson, Brody.
He was preceded in death by her husband, and a son, Bobby Harold
Sellers in 1992.
Bearers will be Larry Rolette, Jr., Logan Wilson, Dakota Johnston,
Kevin Sellers, Mark Inglis, and Justin Seeley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2591409&fh_id=14703
Carol Ann (Fincher) Wilson, 70, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed from
this life Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born September 11, 1943 to Jess William and Beulah Adella (Blackwell)
Fincher in Fredrick, Oklahoma.
Carol was raised in Walters, Oklahoma and attended Walters Public
Schools. She was a 1961 graduate of
Walters High School. After high school
she attended Cameron Jr. College in Lawton, Oklahoma and graduated in
1963. In 1965 she earned her Bachelor’s
degree in Business Education from Central State College in Edmond, Oklahoma.
She married Bobby “Bob” Wilson on August 22, 1964. After their marriage Carol and Bob both
taught school in Nebraska for several years until Bob was drafted into the
military during the Vietnam War. Upon
Bob’s return from service they started a family and became the proud parents of
2 sons, Todd Michael in 1972 and Mark William in 1975.
Carol stayed at home to raise her boys and worked part-time for the
Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce. As the
boys got older she worked full time as the Office Manager for Stephens Oil
Company for many years. She later worked for Manor Care Health in Midwest City
for 15 years until retiring in April of 2009.
Carol became a Christian as a young girl and attended First Baptist
Church in Tecumseh for many years. She
loved working in her yard and tending to her flowers. Carol enjoyed genealogy and researching
family history. She was a big sports
fan, especially OU sports, March Madness and the OKC Thunder. Carol enjoyed spending time with her friends
and family, especially her grandchildren.
She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Beulah Fincher; brother-in-law, Thomas Blankenship; and her niece’s husband, David
Hegwood.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of nearly
50 years, Bob Wilson, of the home; 2 sons who she was very proud of and 2
daughters-in-law, Todd Wilson and family, Cheryl, Maggie and Colby, of Tecumseh
and Mark Wilson and family, Fawne, Kaelyn and Cole, of Edmond, OK; 2 sisters and brother-in-law, Jean Blankenship, of Walters, OK and Donna and Charles
Chemah, of Walters, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Diane Fincher,
of Oklahoma City; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don Wilson and wife, Lydia,
of Walters, OK; 4 nieces and their spouses, Debbie and David Gammill, of
Chattanooga, OK, Tonya Hegwood, of Fletcher, OK, Teresa Chemah of Walters, OK
and Jill Cagle, of Oklahoma City; nephew, Kyle Fincher, of Oklahoma City;
special family members, Hunter Hegwood and Sunny Hegwood; and numerous other
extended family and many friends.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2014 at Cooper Funeral
Home Chapel with Reverend Tony Peak of Tecumseh First Baptist Church
officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on July 6, 2014
Carol Ann (Fincher) Wilson, 70, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed from
this life Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving
family. She was born September 11, 1943, to Jess William and Beulah Adella
(Blackwell) Fincher in Fredrick, Oklahoma.
Carol was raised in Walters, Oklahoma, and attended Walters Public
Schools. She was a 1961 graduate of Walters High School. After high school, she
attended Cameron Jr. College in Lawton, Oklahoma, and graduated in 1963. In
1965, she earned her bachelor's degree in business education from Central State
College in Edmond, Oklahoma.
She married Bobby "Bob" Wilson on August 22, 1964. After
their marriage, Carol and Bob both taught school in Nebraska for several years
until Bob was drafted into the military during the Vietnam War. Upon Bob's
return from service, they started a family and became the proud parents of two
sons, Todd Michael in 1972 and Mark William in 1975. Carol stayed at home to
raise her boys and worked part time for the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce.
As the boys got older, she worked full time as the Office Manager
for Stephens Oil Company for many years. She later worked for Manor Care Health
in Midwest City for 15 years until retiring in April of 2009. Carol became a
Christian as a young girl and attended First Baptist Church in Tecumseh for
many years. She loved working in her yard and tending to her flowers. Carol
enjoyed genealogy and researching family history. She was a big sports fan,
especially OU sports, March Madness and the OKC Thunder. Carol enjoyed spending
time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She will be
dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Beulah Fincher; brother-in-law, Thomas Blankenship; and her niece's husband, David Hegwood.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of nearly
50 years, Bob Wilson, of the home; two sons, of whom she was very proud, and
two daughters-in-law, Todd Wilson and family, Cheryl, Maggie and Colby, of
Tecumseh, OK; and Mark Wilson and family, Fawne, Kaelyn and Cole, of Edmond,
OK; two sisters and brother-in-law, Jean Blankenship, of Walters, OK; and Donna and Charles
Chemah, of Walters, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Diane Fincher,
of Oklahoma City; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don Wilson and wife Lydia,
of Walters, OK; four nieces and their spouses, Debbie and David Gammill, of
Chattanooga, OK; Tonya Hegwood, of Fletcher, OK; Teresa Chemah of Walters, OK;
and Jill Cagle, of Oklahoma City; nephew, Kyle Fincher, of Oklahoma City;
special family members, Hunter Hegwood and Sunny Hegwood; and numerous other
extended family and many friends.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2014, at Cooper Funeral
Home Chapel with the Reverend Tony Peak, of Tecumseh First Baptist Church,
officiating. Burial will follow at the Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of
Cooper Funeral Home, of Tecumseh.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pushmataha
2010, Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/329371/Burwell-Arnold-Canna.php
Canna Marie Burwell-Arnold was born November 20, 1920 in Wapanucka,
Oklahoma to Hughy and Florence (Plumley) Smith. She passed from this life
November 10, 2010 in Antlers, Oklahoma, at the age of 89. Canna was a member of
the Miller Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and quilting but most of all
she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Canna was preceded in death by her husbands: Walter Burwell &
Arvil Arnold; son: David Burwell; daughter: Relta Burwell; parents: Hughy &
Florence Smith; brothers: Jay Smith, H. B. Smith, Hubert Smith, & Garland
Smith; sisters: Della Cothran, Ova Blankenship, Doshie Smith, Cloe Smith, Dorothy
Thompson, Naomi Reese, & Eva Smith; granddaughter: Beth Burwell; and a
great grandson: Benjamin Smith.
She is survived by her sons: Bedford Burwell & wife Diana of
Terrell, Texas, & Tommy Burwell & wife Sharon of Arlington, Texas;
daughter-in-law: Pat Burwell of Antlers; daughters: Jo Ann Sliger & husband
Otis of Texarkana, Texas, Judie Satterfield & husband Dwight of Antlers,
Jane Wood & husband Wendell of Farris, Oklahoma, & Janice Cothran of
Brenham, Texas; stepson: Winston Arnold of Farris, Oklahoma; stepdaughter:
Lanora Arnold of Farris, Oklahoma; brother: Jack Smith of Ravia, Oklahoma;
fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great granchildren; two great
great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service: 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 13, 2010, Antlers First
Baptist Church
Officiating:
Reverend Aaron Reed.
Music: Performed by: Doug Troxell, Piano: Ron Henard, "In The Garden", "Standing On Holy Ground",
"The Anchor Holds". Pallbearers: Jerry Satterfield, Jason Burwell, Mark Burwell, Michael
Cothran, Keith Burwell, Stephen Cothran. Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Ed Ellis,
Lewis Gentry, Ben Baxter, Gerald Harper, Leon Black. Interment: Rose Hill
Cemetery, Wapanucka, Oklahoma
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK, Obituary
The Antlers American, (OK) - February 27, 2014
Zena Evelyn "Big Momma" Rankin Luman passed from this
life on February 22, 2014 in McAlester
[Pittsburg Co., OK] at the age of 91. Zena was born on December 26, 1922 in Sims,
AR., to Loren "Fat" and Virgie (Carter) Rankin.
Zena was a preacher's wife and homemaker. She loved singing,
playing the piano, cooking and crocheting. She especially loved her grandbabies
and enjoyed singing to them. Zena was a wonderful Christian lady who was very
devoted to her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Loren and Virgie Rankin;
her husband, Charles Douglas Luman, and her sister, Norma Jean Woods.
Zena is survived by daughter, Yvonne Jones and husband Jimmy of
Stroud; son, Sonny Luman and wife Joyce of Nashoba; son, Larry Luman and wife
Janie of Arpelar; son, Timothy Luman and wife Janice of Harrah;
daughter-in-law, Mary Luman of McAlester; daughter-in-law,
Sammy Blankenship of Nashoba; grandchildren: Doug Jones of
Minnesota, Yvetta Harper and husband Steve of Stroud, Bryan Luman and wife
Denise of Nashoba, Brad Luman of Nashoba, Larry Luman Jr. and wife Paula of
Pittsburg, Bessie McIntyre & husband Heath of Wardville, Lacie Brewer of
McAlester, Andie Hall of Wardville, Amanda Luman of Harrah, Ashley Aebischer
and husband Cody of Harrah, Michelle Shoemake of Talihina; 21
great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous other
relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 2:00pm
at The Assembly of God Church in Antlers with Virgie Martin officiating.
Pallbearers will include: Larry Luman Jr., Dillon Luman, Shawn Luman, Jeremiah
Harper and Jimmy Jones. Interment will follow at the Farris Cemetery under the
direction of Burkhart Funeral Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rogers
+2011, Catoosa, Rogers Co., OK, Obituary
Kenneth Eugene Blankenship of Catoosa, 78, entered eternal life April 19, 2011 at his home.
He was born Nov. 15, 1932 in Piedmont, Okla. to James Elijah and Celia (Major) Blankenship.
Kenneth served his
country honorably in the U.S. Navy. He married Billie Lavern (Marshall) on Sept.
26, 1952. A Nelson Electric Supervisor, Kenneth enjoyed
golf, fishing, bowling, hunting and gardening.
He is survived by his son Randy Blankenship
and his wife April; grandsons: Eric Hocutt, Andrew Blankenship and Kyle Whelchel; granddaughters: Shanda Hocutt, Jessica
Neu and Larissa Blankenship; three great-grandchildren; brothers: Dewey Blankenship, Donald Blankenship
and his wife Helen; and sister Joyce McMillan.
Service: 10AM Saturday, April 23 at First Baptist Church with
Brother Ernie Gill officiating; interment: 10AM Monday, April 25 at Timber
Ridge Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Claremore, Rogers Co., OK, Obituary
The Claremore Daily Progress, (OK) - May 21, 2013
Funeral service for Bonnie Lou Jones will be 11 a.m., Wed., March
22, at New Hope Church of God with Rev. Mark Tincher officiating. Burial
follows in Oakhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Inola Funeral Home
& Crematory.
Bonnie passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at her home at the age of
53. The daughter of James Samuel and Dorothy Elizabeth (Lowmiller) Long was
born Feb. 19, 1960, in Syracuse, NY.
In 1977, she moved with her family to Oklahoma. Bonnie worked as a
technician at the Tulsa Bus Plant, and as a moving company packer. She was a
vibrant fun person who loved making people laugh. She loved motorcycle riding
and fishing. And she also enjoyed antiques and camping. Family gatherings were
important to her, where she loved spending time with her children and
grandchildren.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Long;
and sister, Candy Benton.
She is survived by her children: Charles D. Jones, II and wife,
Kathy of Inola, and Brandy L. Elliott and husband, Michael of Ft. Belvoir, Va.;
grandchildren: Charli Jones of Claremore, Brenden Chartier of Ft. Belvoir, Va.,
and Cortnee Chartier of Ft. Belvoir, Va.; father, James S. Long of Tulsa;
mother, Janice Long of Inola; and siblings:
Jimmy Long and wife, Bonnie of Tiawah, Terry Long and wife, Patty of New York,
Paul Long and wife, Rita of Tulsa, Peggy Hunt and husband, Art of Inola,
Shirley Congleton and husband, Bill of Inola, Becky Long of Inola, and Rhonda Blankenship and husband,
Ronnie of Inola; and life long friend, Danny
Spurlock.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Claremore, Rogers Co., OK, Obituary
The Claremore Daily Progress, (OK) - January 25, 2014
Daisy Irene Coulson passed peacefully in the early morning of Jan.
17, 2014. Her grandson Phillip, his wife Shantana and children Josie and Mia
were at her side. Daisy was born in Leslie, Arkansas to Linville and Ruth
Coulson.
Funeral services were held at North Park Trinity Baptist Church on
January 18th, 2014 along with her husband, V.E. "Eddie" Morefield,
who passed away January 7th, 2014, under the direction of Floral Haven. Internment
will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, John Brown University, Siloam
Springs, Ark.
In 1942 she received her teaching degree and taught grades 1-12
near Marshall, Ark. at Big Flatt, Cozy Home, and Cold Water AR in one room
schools, winning recognition for her outstanding teaching skills. She received
her nursing degree from Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. in 1946. She also
received a scholarship to John Brown University but, as the sole provider for
her two young children, she was unable to enjoy this educational opportunity.
Moving to Tulsa, Okla. in 1951, she bought and managed rental properties while
operating boarding houses.
She also volunteered at the John 3:16 Mission where she met and
married Eddie Morefield in 1955. In 1964 they moved to Gentry, AR where they
owned and operated the largest dog kennel in Northwest Arkansas and Eddie's
Auto Repair. Daisy was President of Gentry's Garden Club, elected in 1996 until
their move to Catoosa, Okla. in 2002 and then to Claremore, OK in February,
2003. She joined Eddie at Wood Manor Nursing Home Dec. 31, 2009, where she
remained until her death.
Daisy's was also preceded in death by her mother, Ruth
Blankenship -Coulson-Speer and
father, Linville Daniel Coulson, and three brothers, Clifton, Paul and Perry
Coulson.
She is survived by her sister, Maudie Jech of Gentry, Ark. and
brother, Bobby Coulson of Carrolton, Texas; her daughter, Mary Frances Allen
and husband Bill Allen of Claremore; step-son Billy Coulson and his wife Nita
of Owasso, OK; grandsons David McMahan and wife Ruby of Plano, Texas; Phillip
Allen and wife Shantana of Jenks, OK and ten great-grandchildren: Tyler,
Elisha, Trey, Edie, Amelia, David, Joseph, Mia, Josie and Colten.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Claremore, Rogers Co., OK, Obituary
The Claremore Daily Progress, (OK) - August 24, 2014
Memorial service for Joe Freeman will be 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug.
27, at First United Methodist Church, 1615 Hwy. 88, Claremore, with his nephew,
Pastor Lee Morgans officiating.
Joe passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at Hillcrest Hospital
South, Tulsa, at the age of 78. The
son of John and Donie E. (Stone) Freeman was born March 31, 1936, in Claremore.
He attended Claremore schools graduating from Claremore High in
1954. Joe began working at a young age. His first job was working at Bells
Confectionary. During that time he also helped report the sporting news for the
Claremore Progress. As he became older Joe began managing the Cardinal Lounge
and later the club at the Elks Lodge. For the most part, Joe has lived and
worked in Claremore. However, he did move to Coffeyville, Kan., for a short
time where he managed Long John Silvers. He then moved back to Claremore where
he went to work for the Claremore schools as a custodian at Will Rogers Junior
High. He also volunteered and worked at the Belvidere Mansion.
Joe's passion was sports. He loved cheering for the Detroit Tigers,
Duke basketball, TU football, Dallas Cowboys, and his
hometown Claremore Zebras. Joe also looked forward to his monthly high school
class gatherings at Eggbert's. He was a friend to many and loved by all.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: J. M., J. C.,
and Ray Freeman; and sisters: Inez
McElwain, Pauline Blankenship, and Lucille Kilpatrick.
He is survived by his nieces, Judy Cutsinger and husband, Bob of
Claremore, Jan Morgans and husband, Lee of Owasso, Deanna Freeman Earl of
England, and Patty Francis Freeman Repka and husband, Richard of New Mexico;
nephews, Jim Kilpatrick of Claremore, Michael Francis Freeman and wife, Amy of
New Mexico, John Francis Freeman of New Mexico, John Freeman and wife, Peggy of
Detroit, Mich. and Ray Francis Freeman and wife, Arriana of Washington;
sister-in-law, Mildred Freeman of Claremore; best friend, Jerry Fry of
Claremore; and a host of dear friends and family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Inola, Rogers Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.mmsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jack-Blankenship5/#!/Obituary
Funeral service for Milo "Jack" Blankenship will be 11 a.m., Tues., June 18, at First Baptist Church of Inola
with Bro. Doug Boling officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery
under the direction of the Inola Funeral Home & Crematory.
Jack passed away Thurs., June 13, 2013, at his home at the age of
85. The son of Calvin and Ava Vie (Friend) Blankenship was born Aug. 21, 1927, in Sapulpa.
He was raised in Okemah and attended school in Mason. Jack helped
his family work harvest each year, until entering the Army. He served as a
paratrooper during World War II. After his discharge he returned home to
Prague. On Dec. 25, 1947, Jack married Wanda L. Harmon in Sparks. Jack went to
work for Tinker Air Field in Oklahoma City for 8 years. The family then moved
to Washington State where he worked in logging, dairy, and Boeing. They moved
to Tulsa in 1956, and to Inola in 1962. Jack went to
work for American Airlines as a mechanic and retired after 27 years of service.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, and a VFW lifetime member. Jack
enjoyed fishing, hunting, and restoring old tractors.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Jack is survived by his children:
Jaimie Cox and husband, Ron of Arkansas, Lonnie Blankenship and girlfriend, Teri McGowan of Inola, and
Ronnie Blankenship and wife, Rhonda of Inola; sister, Martha Louise
Parker of Yukon; 14 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Inola, Rogers Co., OK, Death
http://www.mmsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Rhonda-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Rhonda Sue Blankenship - August 19, 1965 - May 13, 2014
Visitation for Rhonda
Sue Blankenship will be 1-8
p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Inola Funeral Home & Crematory and family will greet
friends 5-8 p.m.
Rhonda passed away Tues., May 13, 2014, at the age of 47.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Seminole
2012, Maud, Seminole Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.swearingenfuneral.com/funeral-schedule/m.obituary/17/view/1725
Amber Dawn Downey, 25, Maud, Oklahoma resident died Monday, June
11, 2012 in Maud, Oklahoma. Amber was born December 27, 1986 in Shawnee,
Oklahoma to William and Kathy (Winter) Downey.
Amber moved to Seminole area 17 years ago from Tecumseh, Oklahoma.
She had lived in both Seminole and Maud, Oklahoma over the past few years.
Amber was a member of the First Baptist Church in Seminole, Oklahoma. Amber
graduated from Maud High School after attending Seminole Public Schools for
many years.
Amber is survived by her father and mother William and Kathy Downey
of Seminole, Oklahoma, her two daughters
Ezri Dawnalea Blankenship
and Aanika Grace Blankenship of the home. One brother Timothy Allan
Downey of Norman, Oklahoma, grandparents William K. and Sandra Downey of
Ardmore, Oklahoma and Oda and Mary Winter of Seminole, Oklahoma. She is also
survived by her uncle Mike Downey and his wife Mechell of Seminole, Oklahoma,
five aunts Rachael McAden and her husband J.B of Tioga, Texas, Helen Romeiser
of Argyle, Texas, Candy Chazel of Odessa, Texas, Cindy Simpkins of Seminole,
Oklahoma and Samantha Harjo and Joe Daniels of Seminole, Oklahoma and by her
cousins, Stephen Downey, Jessica Downey, LeAnna Romeiser, Emily Romeiser,
Heather Palmer, Simon Harjo, Greeley McAden and Riggins McAden.
Her grandparents Reba and Joe Davis and Aunt Tabby Winter preceded
her in death.
Funeral services are planned for 10:30 A.M., Saturday, June 16,
2012 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Maple Grove
Cemetery. Casket bearers are: Emily Blankenship, Amy Blankenship, Heather Palmer, Haylee Jordan, Chelsea Votaw and Helen
Romeiser. Honorary bearers are: LeAnna Romeiser, Emily Romeiser, Jessica Downey
and Samantha Harjo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Seminole, Seminole Co., OK, Obituary
The Shawnee News-Star, (OK) - December 28, 2010
Linda Sue Rhodes, 62, born Nov. 24, 1948 in Konawa to Cletus and Onie Mae ( Blankenship
) Hayes, after a long illness of cancer, lost her fight Dec. 24, 2010.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec.28, 2010, at
Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel, Seminole. Officiating will be Betty Ward and
Pat Coffey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sequoyah
2013, Nicut, Sequoyah Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - November 22, 2013
Tom Reed, 67, of Nicut passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, in
Nicut. He was born Sept. 25, 1946, in Bell, Okla., the son of Dee Witt and
Donna Ruth (Ward) Reed.
He married Shirley Dick on Jan. 21, 1965,
in Stilwell, Okla. Mr. Reed was a dedicated charter member and deacon of
Fellowship Baptist Church. The church was started in his home, where all
services, prayer meetings and Bible schools were held until construction of the
building began. There, he spent many hours laboring to have a building where the
community could come and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. The children of the
church were his life. His greatest joy came from leading children to the Lord.
He retired from Baldor after 14 years to operate Reed's Grocery.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley of the home; one daughter,
Tammy Reed of Nicut; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sue Reed of
Sallisaw; five grandchildren, Tommy
Lee Edwards, Jessica and Paige Reed and Julie and Jeffrey Blankenship ; three great-grandchildren, Hunter and
Wyatt Edwards and Awbry Reed; mother-in-law, Odie Dick of Nicut; three sisters
and two brothers-in-law, Pat and Bob Leatherwood of Stilwell, Retha and Lenny
Gunsaulis of Lincoln and Gerri "Pee-wee" Hurley of Houston; two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam and Glenda Reed of Stilwell and Jack and
Francis Ward of San Diego; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Bobby,
Frank, L.R. George and W.D. Reed; and two sisters, Lucille Moore and Louise
Watson.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church in
Nicut with the Revs. Ed Baker and Vance Mooney officiating.
Burial will be at Old Bellefonte Cemetery in Nicut under the direction of Agent
Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Active pallbearers will be Jeffrey Blankenship,
David Leatherwood, Jason Scott, Sonny Small, Derrick Pschier and Terry Nichols.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dee Leatherwood, Johnny Wewers, P. J. Wewers,
Sammy Reed, John Gunsaulis and Floyd Gunsaulis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - August 26, 2011
Audrey Shropshire Blankenship, 88, of Sallisaw passed this life on Aug. 24, 2011, in Moffett.
She was born July 11, 1923, in the Akins community, the daughter of Ben Roberts
and Myrtle (Kuykendall) Roberts. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandy Lowe of Moffett; two sons,
Randy and Kathy Shropshire of Sallisaw and Tommy Shropshire of Vian; seven
grandchildren, Nicki, Nyla, Michael, Billy Glen, Jeff, Dewey and Jaren; six
great-grandchildren, Alex, Jordan, Elizabeth, Audrey, Joshua and Cason; and
special cousins, Maggie Patterson of Sallisaw and Eddie Roberts of California.
She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Shropshire; her parents;
a grandson, Eric Shropshire; a sister, Cletis Rape; and two brothers, Grady and
B.G. Roberts.
Funeral service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Agent Chapel in
Sallisaw with the Rev. Tommy Shropshire and the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating.
Burial will follow at Brushy Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home
in Sallisaw. Active pallbearers will be Billy Don Rape, Raymond Morse, Ronnie
Weese, Dennis Brewer, Jimmy Benge, Billy Glen Shropshire and Michael
Shropshire.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - September 27, 2012
Shirley Blankenship,
67, of Sallisaw died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Sallisaw. She was a
homemaker.
The body will be cremated under the direction of Agent &
Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw.
She is survived by her husband, Leo; five sons, Tracy, Brian and
Jeff Bean, all of Sallisaw, and Richard and Ron Bean, both of Pueblo, Colo.; a
sister, Sharon Cline of Scott City, Kan.; two brothers, Kenneth Goins of
Yakima, Wash., and Lonnie Goins of Seattle; 11 grandchildren; and a
great-grandchild.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - January 20, 2013
Robert D. "Bob" Wiggins, 85, of Sallisaw entered into
rest on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Roland. He was born Feb. 11, 1927, in
Steward, Okla. He was a retired Army veteran, a retired Whirlpool employee and
a member of Praise Temple Outreach Ministries in Long.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Wiggins; son, Bobby
Adams; father, Albert Wiggins; mother,
Janey Blankenship Wiggins; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include four daughters, Sheena Wiggins of the home,
Sheila Jones of Roland, Phyllis Derrick of Springfield, Tenn., and Marcella
Shrum of Mansfield; son, Billy Adams of Fort Smith; son-in-law, Don Jones of
Roland; sister, Ruby Masterson of Muldrow; nine grandchildren; and several
great-grandchildren.
Graveside service with military honors will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at
the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Kibler, Richland Twp.,
Crawford Co., AR,
Wiggins Albert 56, M, AR, Head,
Wiggins Janie 50, F, AR, Wife,
Wiggins Neondia 14, F, OK, Dau,
Wiggins Robert 13, M, OK, Son,
Wiggins Charlie 08, M, AR, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KQV6-YLB
+2014, Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK, Obituary
Southwest Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) Date: September 18, 2014
Lorene Killingsworth,
74 [1920], of
Sallisaw died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Fort
Smith, [Sebastian Co., AR].
She was a homemaker and a member of Revival Fires Church.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel
Funeral Home in Sallisaw with burial at Leflore Cemetery in Leflore.
She is survived by a daughter, Teresa Greenlee of Fort Smith; a sister, Patsy
Chmieleski of Modesto, Calif.; six brothers,
William Blankenship of Carney, Okla., Leo Blankenship of Sallisaw, Lonnie Blankenship of Modesto, Vernon Blankenship of Moore, Okla., Virgil
Blankenship of Eufaula, Okla.,
and Jimmy Blankenship of Tuskahoma, Okla.; two grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stephens
2012, Comanche, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
The Duncan Banner, (OK) - August 4, 2012
Wanda Faye Wheeler, 55, of Comanche, died Saturday, July 28, 2012,
at her home in Comanche.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the
Countryside Baptist Church in Comanche, with Dee Bowen officiating.
She was born May 23, 1957, in Detroit, Mich., to Charles Edward and
Willie (Gregory) Hamby. She married Jimmie David Wheeler on Feb. 14, 1992.
Wanda was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmie of the home; her mother,
Willie Hamby of McMinn, Tenn.; a daughter, Crystal Shahan and her husband,
Johnny Shahan of Duncan; a granddaughter, Katera Shahan; five sisters: Janice Lawson, Mary Collins
and Glenda Hamby, all of Cleveland, Tenn., Jody Blankenship of
McMinn, and Brenda Cummings of Dayton, Tenn.; a brother, Gene Hamby of McMinn;
and many other family members.
She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Jimmy Hamby;
and a son, Jason Brock.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
The Duncan Banner, (OK) - September 29, 2011
Michael Blankenship
52, of Duncan, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at his home. Memorial
services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Empire Volunteer Fire Department.
Michael was born Oct. 25, 1958, to Millard and Virginia Blankenship in Holdenville.
He was a retired volunteer firefighter with the Empire Fire
Department. He loved spending time with his family and his grandson, Kaleb Ray
Morris. He called him (Papa) and they loved to piddle together. And he loved
being a firefighter and retired after 12 years. He was also a member of the
NRA. Michael married his Vicky Lynn May 22, 1981, in Holdenville.
Survivors include: his wife, Vicky, of the home; daughter, Stacy Lynn Morris and her husband Justin, of Duncan; and grandson,
Kaleb Ray Morris
Honorary pallbearers are Justin Morris, Charlie Woods, Jim Woods
and the Empire Volunteer Fire Department. Memorial contributions may be made to
Carter-Smart Funeral Home or the Empire Volunteer Fire Department.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
The Duncan Banner, (OK) - November 14, 2011
Homer Francis Waggoner, 91, of Duncan, passed away on Sunday, Nov.
13, 2011 at his home in Duncan.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Don Grantham
Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tracy L. Wilson officiating. Burial will follow
in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Don Grantham Funeral Home.
Homer was born March 28, 1920 in Duncan to Francis T. and Mamie
(Fortson) Waggoner. He was a graduate of Duncan High School and the University
of Oklahoma, with a BS in chemistry. He married Joyce Cook on Dec. 12, 1942 in
Duncan. He was a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, American
Chemical Society and a registered Professional Engineer. Before employment by
Halliburton Services in 1952, Homer received nine years of varied technical
experience with the chemical and petroleum industries in the fields of fuels,
high polymers and petroleum practices. He has had six years of experience as
senior chemist and 22 years as development chemist in the cement section of the
Chemical Research & Development Dept. of Halliburton. On March 1, 1981, he
transferred to International Operations as Division Chemist for the Latin
region. His major experience has been in the areas of cementing materials and
techniques where he was responsible for the evaluation and recommending of
cementing compositions for a wide variety of well conditions. Because of his
experience, his advice and assistance have been frequently required in regard
to recommendations for oil well cementing in both domestic and international
operations. Since transferring to International Operations, he has been
traveling to various countries in the Latin region to discuss cementing
problems with Halliburton and customer engineering personnel.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the home; a cousin, Phil
Waggoner of Wichita Falls, Texas; a sister-in-law,
Alma Jo Blankenship, of Duncan; and a niece, Sue Ellis of
Duncan. Also, very special friends Tammy Click, of Abilene,
Texas, and Loreitta Black, of Midland, Texas.
Bearers will be Phil Waggoner, Tatteh Franklin, Rudy Sanders, Bill
Ray, Edgar Riggle Jr., Dennis Gray. Honorary bearers
will be former fellow Halliburton employees.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat (OK) - January 2, 2012
Callie Marie Runyon was born November 11, 1926, at Camp, Okla., and
passed away December 29, 2011, in, Okla., at the age of 85.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday,
December 31, 2011, at the Countyline Baptist Church, Countyline, Okla., officiated
by the Rev. Roger Sims. Interment will follow at the Old Velma Cemetery, Velma,
Okla. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers and honorary bearers will be the
Orville Crossland family.
Marie was a Ratliff City resident and a member of the Baptist
faith. She worked as a cook for over 20 years at various restaurants and was a
homemaker. She was married to her first
husband, Rayford Hudson
Blankenship, on January 30,
1945, and he preceded her in death February 2, 1978. She was married to her
second husband, Edgar Guy Runyon, on February 15, 1979, and he preceded her in
death April 19, 1998. She was an avid seamstress and cook
and enjoyed woodcrafting. She was also a member of several home extension
clubs.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Lana and Doug Briscoe
of Ratliff City, Okla., and a granddaughter, Angela Briscoe of Velma, Okla.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Green and Della
Rae Mooney Norton; four brothers: Lonnie, Perchall, Odell and Calvin; and two
sisters, Allie and Jessie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI;
Blankenship, Rayford, 65, 29Nov1912 - ??Feb1978, Ratliff City, Carter, OK,
OK-448-01-5971
2012, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
The Duncan Banner, (OK) - October 29, 2012
Joyce Cook Waggoner was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Duncan, and passed
away Oct. 27, 2012, at her home in Duncan, at the age of 90.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30,
at Duncan Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. R. K. Miles under direction of Don
Grantham Funeral Home. Honorary bearers are her caregivers.
Joyce was a graduate of Duncan High School and attended the
University of Oklahoma. She worked for Koch Oil Co. and retired in 1961. She
was a member of the First Christian Church. She enjoyed traveling, reading and
watching OU football. Joyce and Homer F. Waggoner were married Dec. 12, 1942,
in Duncan. They lived in Norman, Midland, Mich., Buffalo, N.Y., and Pasadena,
Calif., before returning to Duncan in 1952.
Homer preceded her in death Nov. 13, 2011.
Survivors include her sister,
Alma Jo Blankenship, Duncan; a niece, Sue Ellis and husband
Tom of Duncan; two great-nieces, Lauren Ellis Siess; Duncan and Brooke Parker
O'Dell, Mobile, Ala.; two great-nephews: Jonathan Ellis, Charlotte, N.C., and
Brian Parker of Birmingham, Ala.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Waggoner; her
parents, Miller P. and Allie Duncan Cook; two sisters: Dorothy Russell and
Murvelle Wilbern; and a niece, Pam Parker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Ruidoso News from January 9 to
January 23, 2013
Tiny Normadean Estes went home to her master and savior on January
5, 2013, at the age of 100, passing away in Duncan, OK. She was born June 26,
1912 at Retrop, OK., to William S. and Mary Merril
Clare.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January
10, 2013 at the Lakeside Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Lawrence Gresham and
Rev. Randy Widner with interment to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Resthaven Memory
Gardens in Okla. City under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Estes, David
Hill, Steve Blankenship, Estes Conklin, Cody Manion and Matthew
Estes. Honorary bearers will be Kevin Hill, Scott Stevens, Rusty Smith, Cody
Conklin, Jackson Carrio, Danny Hodges, Brian Brack and Natan Carrio.
Tiny and Fred Estes were married March 25, 1930 and he preceded her
in death May 5, 1973. Tiny was a homemaker and graduated from Retrop High
School at the age of 16. She was a charter member of Lakeside Baptist Church
where she served as a nursery worker and also worked in the children's
department. Tiny loved to sew and bake. She raised her two oldest children in
west Texas and her two younger children In Okla. City
In 1973 she moved to Lake Humphrey with her husband. She worked
several places including the Clear Creek Lake Concession, Lakeside Grocery and
operated the Stephens County Snackbar in the early 1980's. In the mid 1980's
she moved to Ruidoso Downs, NM., to work for her
daughter and son-in-law operating a RV park and was a treasured member of the
First Baptist Church there.
Survivors include 3 children,
Nona & Orval Blankenship,
Ruidosa Downs, NM., F.L. & Donna Estes, Duncan, OK., Marva & Norbin
Taylor, Del Rio, TX., 4 sisters, Crawford & Wendell Cowles, Ft. Worth, TX.,
Madge & Al Harvey, CA., Sondra & John Keesee, and Joyce Kay & Tony
Hedrick, both of Hobart, OK., 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 25
great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, her parents, W.S.
and Mary Merril Clare, a son, Bill Estes, a sister, Lola Rogers, and 6
brothers, Jack, Judge, Sam, Clifford, Charles, Leon and Clare.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
The Duncan Banner, (OK) - July 26, 2013
Sandra Mae Timberlake Harris, 55, of Duncan, passed away Wednesday,
July 24, 2013, in Duncan.
Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Don
Grantham Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Schlein officiating.
Sandra Mae was born July 13, 1958, in Waurika, to Johnny Edward and
Leecie Marie Williams Timberlake. She married Dale Harris on May 27, 1977, in
Duncan. Sandra was a teacher's assistant with Duncan Public Schools since 1987,
and had worked in public schools and education field since 1982. She enjoyed
working with pre-k children and loved giving and receiving hugs from her
students.
Survivors include her husband, Dale Harris of the home; a sister, Anne Blankenship and husband Ikie of Terral; a brother, Willie Timberlake and wife Amanda of Ryan; a
half-sister, Lois Marie Roberts of Haltom City, Texas; and many other loving
family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, John
Phillip Timberlake.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
The Duncan Banner, (OK) - January 29, 2014
Wanda Alene Jackson,
78, of Duncan traded her earthly dwelling place for her eternal home Tuesday,
Jan. 28, 2014. She passed in peace and was surrounded by the ones she loved.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at Ray of Hope
Church with pastor Mike McCord and Dow Pannell officiating. Burial will be at 3
p.m. in the Allen Cemetery, Allen, under direction of the Don Grantham Funeral
Home. Pallbearers will be Seth Patterson, Caleb Patterson, Leon Boyd, Dusty
Henderson, Jake Linker and Bob Linker.
Wanda was born Dec. 31, 1935, in Allen, to Lonnie L. and Cara Jane
Wilkerson Blankenship. She
married Olen E. Jackson on July 10, 1957, in Fresno, Calif. She was a
cosmetician for many years in Tulsa, and enjoyed helping women look and feel
their best while using her trade to witness to them about the changing power of
Christ's love. She was a member of Ray of Hope Church and enjoyed spending time
with her family.
Wanda is survived by her husband of almost 57 years, Olen of the
home; two children: Jackie Patterson and husband Mike of Duncan, and Marty
Jackson and wife Ruth of Newcastle; a brother,
L. C. Blankenship and wife Wanda of Allen; three sisters: Evelyn and
J. R. Davis of Fresno, Calif., Doris Scott of Ada, and Carolyn Henderson of Allen; and three grandchildren: Aja Patterson, Seth
Patterson and Caleb Patterson, all of Oklahoma City.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Andrew Blankenship and Bobby Blankenship;
and two sisters: Florence Boyd and Viola Herring.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
L. L., 91, 12Dec1900 - 23Sep1992, Ada, Pontotoc, OK, OK-440-12-9136
+2014, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
The Duncan Banner, (OK) - July 22, 2014
Billey Randell Blankenship, 63, lifelong resident of Duncan, passed away Monday, July 21,
2014, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Freedom
Biker Church with the Rev. Billy Morgan and the Rev. Randy Southerland
officiating. Burial will follow in the Duncan Cemetery.
Billey was born April 5, 1951 in Duncan to Billey and Hester (Murphree) Blankenship. He was a 1969 graduate of Duncan High School.
He retired from Halliburton Services after 30 years and was
currently driving for Rockwater, Inc. Billey was active in the Freedom Biker
Church and enjoyed the functions and riding his motorcycle with his church
family. Billey is survived by his mother, Hester E. Blair of Duncan; one brother, Gaylon Blankenship and his wife Bonny of Marlow; his close friend, Deanna; and his 4
K-9 companions Supergirl, Mandy Sue, Booster and Boomer.
Billey was preceded in death by his father, Billey
Blankenship and his second
father, John E. Blair.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Marlow, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
Johnny Columbus Holt, 72 yrs. old, lived all of his life in Marlow.
He graduated from Marlow High School. He worked various jobs from Martin’s
Grocery to being an Inspector, traveling the world.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcus Holt & Leota P.
Holt, brothers, Kenneth D. Hold & Donnie Lane Holt; & son, Johnny Wayne
Holt.
Johnny is survived by 2 daughters, Julia Barton & husband Steve,
of Frisco City, AL & Melissa Dutton & husband Howard, of Marlow; 1
grandson, Shawn K. Mae Holt, of Comanche; 1 granddaughter, Chrissy Blankenship, of
Chickasha; 1 great-grandson, Seth Holt; 1 great-granddaughter, Alexa Holt, both
of Comanche; 1 niece, Lacy Holt, of Waco, TX; 1 nephew, Josh Holt, of Duncan;
his church family, many aunts & cousins.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 21, 2011, at
Glory Bound Church in Marlow. Interment to follow at Marlow
Cemetery.
Services are under the
direction of the John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel, Moore, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Texas
+2013, Guymon, Texas Co., OK, Obituary
Amarillo Globe-News (TX) - November 20, 2013
Maxine Blankenship,
92, of Guymon died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Spearman, [Hansford Co.], Texas.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church
with the Rev. Michael Carter, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst
Cemetery.
Mrs. Blankenship was born Aug. 29, 1921, in Bartlesville to Robert
and Alice Stone Holman. She married Curtis Blankenship
on May 21, 1941; in Hollywood, Calif.
Survivors include three children,
Judy Hatton of Hutchinson, Kan., LaNetta Shapley of Gruver, Texas, and Mac Blankenship of
Oklahoma City; a sister, Geraldine Whittington of Bartlesville; six
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tillman
2012, Davidson, Tillman Co., OK, Obituary
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - June 15, 2012
Word has been received of the death of Ronald Dewayne Rushin, 61,
Davidson. Mr. Rushin passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at his home in
Davidson. Ronald Dewayne Rushin was born July 26, 1950, in Grandfield, to Jearl
Lee and Vera C. Blankenship
Rushin. He attended Davidson
Public School and graduated from Davidson High School in 1968. He served in the
United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. After he was honorably
discharged from the military he attended Vernon Regional Junior College. Ronnie
worked as a brick mason for Shaw Masonry in Davidson for many years.
He is survived by one son, Seth M. Rushin, of San Marcos, Calif.;
one stepson, Raetczh Shaw, of Davidson; and two brothers: Jearl Wayne Rushin
and Gary Lee Rushin, both of Davidson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at the
funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Frederick, Tillman Co., OK, Obituary
Frederick Press-Leader (OK) - September 6, 2012
Funeral service for Patricia Lynn "Patti" Blankenship, age 53, of Frederick will be at 4:00
p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Frederick High School Gymnasium with
Rev. John Horton officiating. Burial will follow in the Frederick Memorial
Cemetery under the direction of Jackson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Blankenship
passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Memorial Hospital and Physician
Group in Frederick. Patricia
Lynn Maines Blankenship was
born on May 3, 1959 in Watford City, North Dakota to James L. and Lena
(McDowell) Maines. She attended Frederick Public Schools, graduating from
Frederick High School with the class of 1977. She later attended OSU Business
School where she attained numerous business certificates.
Patti was united in marriage to William Rob "Bill" Blankenship in Frederick, Oklahoma on August 12, 1977
and they had just celebrated their 35th anniversary. She began her career with
Frederick Public Schools as a teacher's aide in the grade school reading
program; moving to other positions including secretary to the high school
principal and then the superintendent, Activity Secretary and presently
Business Manager for the school district. In her spare time, she worked for
Food with a Flair at night and on weekends. She was
always active with Bill and the kids on FFA projects and planned his banquets.
Patti was considered the FFA "Mom". She was a private person who
always functioned in the background and kept Bill straight. She was member of
the Bible Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband
Bill of the home; one daughter, Blair McMillin and her husband Beau of Oklahoma
City; one son, Bob Blankenship of Frederick; two grandchildren, Madison
and Bailey McMillin of Oklahoma City; parents, Lena and Burl Dooley of Grand
Prairie, Texas and Jug and Katie Maines of Frederick; brothers- in-law and sisters-in-law:
Brad and Connie Blankenship of
Enid and Brenda and Tommy Challacombe of Frederick; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and many friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tulsa
2011, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - March 10, 2011
Betty Dell Stevens West, 84, passed away, Friday, Feb. 18, 2011,
with her family by her side. Services will be held Saturday, March 12, at 3pm
at Floral Haven in Broken Arrow, OK.
Betty Dell was born on February 16, 1926, in Kaw City, to John and
Beulah Stevens. She graduated from Central High School (OKC) in 1943. Betty was
a most special person. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and
she will be missed by us all.
Survivors husband of 66 years, John F. West; daughter, Kathy Jo
Lucarelli; granddaughters, Molly West-Cline, Shandra West, Gabriella Lucarelli;
great-granddaughter, Jaycee Cline, niece, Elizabeth Blankenship; nephew, Robert Connelly.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Glenpool, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/164310/Woolf-EdwaDean.php
Edwa Dean Mahan Woolf, 82 passed away December 17, 2010 at
Glennwood Health Care in Glenpool, OK with her daughter, Jan Clark, by her
side. Edwa Dean was born September 28, 1928 in Bee Branch, AR to John and Ora
Mahan. She was the youngest of six children.
She attended Bigelow High School in Bigelow, AR until she met and
married Hartsel Woolf in December of 1944. They moved to Kiefer, OK in 1952
where they remained until 1967. After brief moves to Manteca, California and
Claremore, OK they returned to Glenpool in 1971. After retirement they built
their dream home in Kiefer in 1983 and Edwa Dean returned to Glenpool in 1999.
Edwa Dean and Hartsel had three children: LaJan Clark of Glenpool,
OK; Sharron Stuart of Georgetown, TX, and Gary Woolf of McKinney, TX ; Edwa
Deans first profession was being a stay-at-home mother, wife and homemaker,
excelling at all three. After her children left home, she accepted a position
with Glenpool Schools in their food program until she retired. Her passion was
being a great Meme to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cooking
meals for all who came to see her.
Edwa Dean was preceded in death by her parents; John and Ora Mahan,
her husband, Hartsel, three brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her three children, grandchildren; Angela Chaffin and husband, Ky. of Sapulpa, OK. Shelley Blankenship and husband, Chad of Kiefer, OK; Kevin Clark of Tulsa, OK; Chelsea Ciraulo and
husband Anthony of Richland, BC; Kendall Woolf of Flower Mound, TX; great-grandchildren; Grant Miller, Abby
Chaffin, Libby Chaffin, Ella Chaffin, Colt Blankenship, Kinley Blankenship & Caleb Blankenship. Also, a host of friends and relatives.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Jenks, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=steven-blankenship&pid=153273323
Steven H. Blankenship, 60, passed away
on August 22, 2011 in Jenks, OK. He was born in Shreveport on August 3, 1951 to
James
and Nancy Blankenship.
He was a retired antiques dealer and a
Methodist.
His brother,
Scotty
Blankenship, precedes him in death.
He is survived by his parents; his wife, Tina Blankenship; daughters, Julie Roman and Leslie Rowell;
grandchild, Gracie Rowell and brother,
Brian
Blankenship.
As per his wishes there will be no public
services - See more at:
2011, Owasso, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
Posted: Wednesday,
July 20, 2011 12:09 pm
Linda Kay Blankenship met Jesus face to face when she left this life on Tuesday July 12,
2011. She was born on April 1, 1947 in Bixby, Okla., to Floyd and Agnes
(Butler) Hurt.
Linda attended school at McClain school in
Tulsa, and she later earned an associate’s degree. On Dec. 21, 1962, Linda
married Charles Blankenship when she was 15 years old and he was 20
years old. The couple was married for 46 years. Linda and Charles were
long-time Owasso residents, and their children grew up and graduated in Owasso.
She was a member of the Methodist Church in Owasso. Later, the couple moved to
Talala, Okla., about 14 years ago, and Linda moved back to Owasso a year ago.
Linda worked as a purchasing agent in the oil industry for about 18 years.
Linda loved her children and grandchildren, and she was also a talented
seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles, two years ago; and a great-grandson, Dexter Wayne.
She is survived by her children,
Sue Ellen and Roger Nystrom, of Bixby, Okla., Chuck Blankenship, of Owasso, and Mike and Jolie Blankenship, of Talala; grandchildren, Brandon and Jessica Nystrom, David and Lana Nystrom,
Rachael and Mikayla Blankenship and Scott and Emily Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Emiko and Cliff
Nystrom; brothers, Loyd Hurt, of Grove, Okla., and Frank Hurt, of Spavinaw,
Okla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Owasso,
Tulsa Co., OK,
Burial
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - July 16, 2013
Albert Neal Blankenship, 79, died Sunday [14Jul2013].
Graveside services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Okmulgee Cemetery (Jackson,
Okmulgee). Owasso
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Owasso,
Tulsa Co., OK,
Obituary
http://www.shurdenjackson.com/sitemaker/sites/Shurde1/obit.cgi?user=1033894Blankenship
Albert Neal Blankenship, a longtime
resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 at the age of 79. He
was born June 3, 1934 to Emmett Jessie and Esther Lee (Looney) Blankenship in Okmulgee,
Oklahoma.
On October 18, 1952, he married Betty
Jane Sutterfield in Arkansas. Albert worked for Ball Brothers for 38 years. He
enjoyed fishing, hunting and liked a good home cook meal. He loved spending
time with his family and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Emmett and Esther Blankenship; son, Benge Blankenship and grandson, David
VanStraten.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60
years, Betty Blankenship; children, Michael Blankenship and wife, Kay of Mill
Creek, Jesse Blankenship and wife, Debra of Okmulgee, Marvin Blankenship of
Okmulgee, Teresa Sherrill and husband, Robbie of Salem and Jeannie Sutton and
husband, Bill of Okmulgee; brother, Benny Blankenship of Okmulgee; sister,
Betty Smith of Beggs; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three and one on the way
great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00
a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at the Okmulgee Cemetery with Brother Wesley
Berry officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK,
Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/184715/Blankenship-Pearl.php
Pearl Audrey Blankenship was born November 5, 1925 to Bertie Loranzo Dow and Emily Missouri
(Hyde) Shirley in Beggs, Oklahoma and passed from this life November 23, 2010
at the age of 85.
Pearl loved to fish as long there was someone there to bait the
hook with worms. She would not touch a worm if her life depended on it. She
loved to work with tools and build and tear down things. She loved to dance.
The family remembers her and dad going out to dance. When he children were
young dad played music on his violin, guitar or other instruments. He and Pearl
loved to sing. She always looked forward to the time when she could sing.
Outside of the home, Pearl worked at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa as a
surgical technician where she sent surgical instruments to be cleaned and then
would reinstall them in the right kits for surgery. She liked her job and the
people she worked with.
Preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Jewel Lowery, and
Ruby James; her brothers, Ruben, Earl and Austin Shirley; her grandchildren,
Timothy Douglas Hendrix, Houston Owen and Arthur Wayne Pridemore;
Pearl is survived by her daughter
and son-in-law, Melissa Leah and John David Hendrix of Oklahoma; her son, Kenneth Wayne Blankenship of Moscow, Tennessee; her sisters, Lois Adams, of Oklahoma and
Ruth Garrett of Whitefish, Montana; her brother, Joe Shirley of Simmesport,
Louisiana;, her grandchildren,
Katurah Ann Christiansen of Vernal, Utah, Audrey Eveylen Graham of Wyandotte,
Oklahoma, Sarah Ann Conner of Sandy, Utah, Matthew Owen Pridemore of Missouri,
John J. Hendrix of White Settlement, Texas, Athena Hendrix of Everman, Texas
and Andrew Rhodes Blankenship of Collier, Tennessee; 20 great
grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Pearl will lie in state 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday with the
family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. and her funeral will be held 2:00 p.m.
Monday, both at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home, 3841 S. Peoria. She will be
laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/sites/GaryKe1/memsol.cgi?user_id=365812
Norma Lee Duncan, 78, of Tulsa OK
died on Sunday, April 17, 2011 in Tulsa. She was born on January 31, 1933 in
Hominy, OK to Charley William Blankenship and Alta Lucille (Rhoads) Blankenship. She worked as a
Home Health Aide.
Norma was preceded in death by her
husband, Oral Duncan in 1984.
She is survived by sons, Dennis Duncan
and his wife, Autumn of Coweta, OK and Wayne Duncan of Indianapolis, Indiana;
daughters, Phyllis Amos and her husband Everett of Turley, OK and Beverly
Francisco and her husband Ron of Claremore, OK; 9 grandchildren.
Graveside funeral service will be held at
1:00 pm Wednesday at Rest Haven Cemetery, Sperry, OK. Reverend Susan Whitley
will officiate.
1930 Census,
Hominy, Osage Co., OK,
Rhodes, Earnest
W. 45, M, MO, Head,
Rhodes, Minnie 37, F, KS, Wife,
Rhodes, James W. 22, M, KS, Son,
Rhodes, Bertha 20, F, KS, Dau,
Rhodes, Alta 18, F, OK, Dau,
Rhodes, Edna 15, F, OK, Dau,
Rhodes, Thomas 12, M, OK, Son,
Rhodes, Ted 10, M, OK, Son,
Rhodes, Mazie 07, F, OK, Dau,
Rhodes, Lula 04, F, OK, Dau,
Rhodes, Charlie 02, M, OK, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCWB-B7Y
2011, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
Coal Valley News (Madison, WV) - July 13, 2011
Richard S. Baldwin, age 72 of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died June 19, 2011
at his home after a battle with cancer. He proceeded in death by his parents
Clarence (Caddy) and Reba Baldwin of Hewett, W. V. Richard attended Scott High
School before entering the US Army where he served overseas as military police.
He was a retiree from American Airlines and an active member of Tulsa Akdar
Shrine.
He survived by his wife of fifty years, Helen (Dotson) Baldwin,
three children Lesa Baldwin, Sapulpa, OK., Doug Baldwin, Kellyville, OK., Scott
Baldwin and wife Mary Lynn, Fort Gibson, OK., and four grandchildren, Dustin,
Jennifer, and Leighton Baldwin. He is also survived by one brother Danny
Baldwin, Madison, W.V, four sisters,
Barbara McKinney, Owassa, OK., Susie Straight,
Lancaster, OH., Sharon
Blankenship, Hudson, FL., and
Jerrianne Baldwin, ME, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were performed June 23, 2011 at Floral Haven
Funeral Home Chapel. Final resting place is Veterans Field of Honor, Floral
Haven Memorial Garden, Tulsa, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
Tulsa World (OK) - August 3, 2011
Nelda Rice Wilson, 80, passed away surrounded by her family July
31st in Tulsa, OK. Words can't adequately describe her larger than life
personality and colorful way of making even the most simple
things into something extraordinary! Nelda was born January 19th to Ernest and
Fan Rice in Chandler, OK.
She graduated from Cushing High School and is credited with forming
the Cushing High School Alumni assoc. Nelda was employed with the Cushing Daily
Citizen and was formerly the Drumright Newspaper editor. She owned a music
publishing company and enjoyed booking various recording artists. Most recently
she wrote articles for the Corridor Magazine. Nelda's imagination and creative
abilities knew no bounds. Nelda's greatest joy has always been her family. She
was blessed with two daughters from her first marriage, Prisci and ReNae. Nelda
married her devoted husband Joe nearly 46 years ago. They have one daughter
named Lori. Joe and Nelda moved to Tulsa in 1999 after being longtime Cushing
residents to enjoy their young grandchildren. Nelda introduced her
grandchildren to so many amazing experiences through theater and music. There
are many "Nelda" memories through the years and she will live forever
in our hearts.
Service at Downtown Bixby Church of Christ Wednesday, August 3rd at
200pm officiated by her dear cousin The Reverend Charles Rice of Pennsylvania.
Cushing service will be held graveside 10am Thursday
August 4th.
She is survived by loving husband Joe Wilson, daughter Renae
daughter and son-in-law Prisci and Steve Loveland, daughter and son-in-law Lori Lynn and Kerry Blankenship. Grandchildren are Kristen Wasson, Shelli Shaffer, Jana Wood,
Kerri Wiley, Melissa Boles, Greg Morgan, Gentry Lane, Lindsay Blankenship, Kennedy Blankenship, Will
Blankenship and Elliot Blankenship. 15 great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.garykelleyafs.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=435840
Betty J.
Carson, 78 a resident of Tulsa, OK for the past 37 years, died at Forest Hills
Nursing Home in Broken Arrow [Tulsa Co., OK] on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
She was born to S. O. Davidson, Jr. and Elizabeth (Flory) Davidson in Kansas
City, MO on September 22, 1932.
On June 7, 1953
in Kansas City, MO Betty married George D. Carson, Jr.
Betty majored in music during college, and had earned a Bachelor’s Degree. In
the past she enjoyed teaching. She was an avid genealogist and traveled many miles to gather information. She authored a book on
the subject, and was frequently sought out by others for information on her
research.
Betty is
survived by her loving husband, George Carson of the home in Tulsa; son,
Stephen J. Carson of North Carolina; daughter, Linda J. Carson of Illinois; and
sister, Beverly J. Nickell of Wisconsin.
Pastor James
Lacey will officiate the funeral service that will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday,
August 16, 2011 in the Chapel at the Memorial Park Cemetery, 5110 S. Memorial
Drive, Tulsa, OK.
+2012, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86155790
Charles Truette
Blankenship, 79, of Tulsa, OK, a devoted husband,
father, grandfather, brother, and beloved friend, died in Tulsa on Saturday,
February 26, 2012. Charles was born May 23, 1932 in Bokchito, OK to William Truette Blankenship and Jewel (Robinson) Blankenship.
During the
Korean Conflict, he proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956
where he was stationed on the hospital ship, U.S.S. Consolation and on the
aircraft carrier, Oriskany. Upon completion of his tour of duty he remained in
the Navy Reserve until 1960.
His civilian
careers included work as a hairdresser, a machinist's apprentice, and as a
driver for United Parcel Post where he worked until his retirement. On June 24,
2010 he married Janet Beaver in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Charles was a very
motivated man who could do anything. He loved to fish and enjoyed playing the
guitar and singing.
He was preceded
in death by his parents W. T. and Jewel Blankenship and sisters, Mary Mullnix
and Carolyn York.
Those loving
family members who survive him include his wife, Jan of the home in Tulsa;
daughter, Collette and son-in-law, Ber; step-children, Kathryn, Terri, and
Rebecca; brothers, Gerald Blankenship and Sam Blankenship; grandchildren, Leslie, Brett, Joel, and
Melanie; step-grandchildren, Sami, Mandi, Victoria, and Nick; two step-great
grandchildren; and numerous cousins.
A Memorial
Service to celebrate his life will be 10:00 am, Saturday, March 3, 2012, at
Christ United Methodist Church, 3515 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK. Reverend
Ashley Green-Young will officiate.
2012, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Rapid City Journal on December
6, 2012
Gertie Elizabeth Henry, 63, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Tulsa.
Survivors include her children,
Fabian Curtis, Sheila Curtis, Kelli
Blankenship and Kimberly
Henry, all of Tulsa, Temple Sicard, Richfield, Utah, and Michelle Curtis and
Trudy Curtis, both of Billings, Mont.; numerous grandchildren; brothers Toby,
Arizona, and Lymon Bear Robe, Rapid City, S.D.; and a sister, Rosella Kills
Night, Lame Deer, Mont.
Her husband, Elmer Vern Henry, preceded her in death.
Graveside services at 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in
Wounded Knee, with David Lays Bad officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
http://moorefuneral.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=897405
George L. Dartlett (a.k.a. Elizabeth), 59, of Tulsa, Oklahoma,
journeyed to heaven on Thursday, February 7th, 2013. He was born in Lafe, AR on
November 20, 1953 to James L. (Jim) Bartlett and Fern Rigdon Bartlett.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jim Bartlett, his
grandparents Ezra L. and Nannie Easter Bartlett and Jess and Alice Rigdon.
he is survived by his mother, Fern Rigdon Bartlett of Malvern,
stepmother, Lois Bartlett of Conway and his adoring sisters, Sharon Bartlett of
No Little Rock, AR, Leigh Ann Keller (Troy) of Broken Arrow, OK and Lisa Marie
Davis (Kevin) of Sherwood, AR. He is also survived by his nieces, Amanda Goza
and Sarah Smith, and his nephew Skylar Bartlett, his aunts Bernice George
(Thomas) of Corning and Anna Eaton of Batesville, Daisy Robinson, Melba Karnes
and Edna Roark of Corning, Mamie Adams of McDougal, Barbara Demay of East
Prairie, MO, Retta Blankenship (cf)of Union
City, TN, uncle Sonny Rigdon of McDougal and a host of many cousins and friends
throughout the country.
George was a profound song writer and musician. He will be so
deeply missed by all. We would like to thank all of you for the many prayers
prayed throughout the 27 years George was missing from our family. Your
prayers, and the ones who knew, cared for, and befriended him along life's
journey, were instrumental in his return, which filled the void, closed the
gap, and healed our broken hearts.
The family will have a private service at a later date and a public
memorial service will be announced at a later time also.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Funeral
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2583178&fh_id=14344
Gerald D. Blankenship, 87, of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Spiro, OK, passed away June 25,
2014, in Tulsa.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 1, 2014,
at Liberty Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK and 4:00 PM, Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at
the First Baptist Church, Spiro, OK. Services under Grace
Manor Funeral Home, Spiro, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Funeral
https://www.garykelleyafs.com/obituary/5345609
James A. Blankenship, 58 year old
resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma died February 28, 2016 in Tulsa. He was born November 10, 1957 in Escondido,
California to Clifford and Miriam (Ingraham) Blankenship.
James worked as an automobile paint and
body technician.
No services planned.
Tulsa Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Steven H. 60, 03Aug1951 - 22Aug2011, Jenks, Tulsa, OK, LA-438-84-4361
Blankenship, Pearl
A. 85, 03Nov1925 - 23Nov2010, Tulsa,
Tulsa, OK, OK-444-24-0891
Washington
2013, Bartlesville,
Washington Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from April 3
to May 3, 2013
Carol Jean (Richey) Lacey passed from this life to her eternal home
Sunday March 31, 2013.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday April 4, 2013,
in the Baptist Temple Church with Reverends Dan Tidwell and Brian Schexnayder
officiating. Her eternal resting place will be in the White Rose Cemetery under
the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory.
Carol was born February 25, 1944 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Earl and
Lucille Richey. She attended Cedar Bluff School and Coffeyville High School and
Graduated in 1962. She moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma where she met and
married Leroy Lacey and made their home for thirty-eight years. She worked for
Saddoris Laundry, and 29 years for Jane Phillips Hospital before retiring.
She is survived by two sons Mark Lacey and wife Diana of
Bartlesville, Kendall Lacey and wife Sharon of Bartlesville, and one daughter
Susan Hensley and husband Eugene (Blue) of Milfay, Oklahoma; eleven
grandchildren; six grandsons: Dustin Blankenship and wife Jill of Bixby, Oklahoma, Dakota
Davis and wife Wahlea, Tyler
Blankenship and wife Jocel,
Archie Lacey and Daniel Lacey all of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Ashton Adams of
Milfay, Oklahoma; four granddaughters Jasmine and Tristin Adams, Haylee Hensley
all of Milfay, Oklahoma and Cherokee Lacey of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; two great
granddaughters Raven Lemen and Luna Davis of Bartlesville; three sisters Mary
Ann Shufeldt of Coffeyville, Kansas, Earlene Hailey of Bartlesville and Betty
Pope of Oklahoma City; one brother Sam Richey and wife Barbara of Coffeyville;
special friend Lisa Yates and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Leroy; both parents
and one granddaughter Jessica Lacey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from June 18
to July 17, 2013
Duain W. Hogue (79) went to join his Lord on June 16, 2013
surrounded by his family in his home. Duain was born May 20, 1934 in
Petersburg, OK, son of the late Pony and Ruby Hogue.
He was the second to the youngest and the only son in a family with
seven sisters. He graduated high school in Courtney, OK, served in the Army in
the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Detachment at Ft. Sill, OK. On June 8, 1956,
he married his sweetheart, Sue Homesley in Borger, TX. They made their home in
Bartlesville where they raised three children, Jeff, Laurie and Susan. He
received his BS in Geology from OSU leading to his work, and subsequent move to
Bartlesville, at Phillips Petroleum from 1959 to 1970. He then changed careers
to join State Farm Insurance as an agent until his retirement in 1998.
Duain was an active member of the Church of Christ, loved playing
golf and loved all sports especially any OSU team. He enjoyed a good joke and
his hearty laugh will be long remembered.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sue (Homesley)
Hogue, his son, Jeff Hogue, daughters Laurie Garrison and Susan Brchan, six
beautiful grandchildren, Erin Hogue, Reid Garrison, Cole Garrison, Doss
Garrison, Grant Brchan, Sarah Brchan, and Emily Brchan and one great
granddaughter, Arley Garrison. He is also survived by four sisters, Ramona
Blankenship, CaraSue Davis,
Rebecca Atkins, and Roxanna Davis, as well as many more relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Pony and Ruby Hogue, an
infant son, and sisters, Leoda Davis, Virginia May and Roberta Atkins.
Funeral services for Mr. Hogue will be held on Thursday, June 20,
2013, at 11 a.m. in the Adams Boulevard Church of Christ. Interment will follow
in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from August
21 to September 20, 2013
Aaron F. Townsend, 77, of Bartlesville, went home to the Lord
Sunday evening. His loving family was by his side when he departed this earth
for an eternity of joyful worship, proclaiming forevermore, "My God, how
great Thou art!"
Aaron Franklin Townsend was born October 1, 1935, in Bokchito, OK,
to Edgar Townsend and Faye Blankenship. He was
raised in Bokchito, a small town that in the Choctaw language translated into
"big creek" and he graduated from Bokchito High School. He went to
Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant and earned a
bachelors in music education, graduating in 1957. Aaron then moved to
Barnsdall as the band and choir director where he met the love of his life
Sharon. Aaron and Sharon Fritz were united in marriage December 22, 1958, in
Barnsdall. Aaron served in the US Army from 1958-60 at Fort Lewis near Tacoma, Washington.
They worked and lived in various cities before moving to Bartlesville in 1990.
Aaron enjoyed Sooner football, basketball
and fishing trips with his sons at the cabin in Moline, KS. He loved his
children and grandchildren. He also loved his wife's company, cooking and
cookies. Aaron had a cheerful spirit and he loved to visit dear friends. He
will be deeply missed.
Aaron's first love in life was God his Heavenly Father. His second
love was his family. His third love was music, which Aaron embraced as his
life's calling, serving as a music teacher and music minister. He requested his
two favorite hymns be included in his service: Amazing Grace and How Great Thou
Art - songs that reflected his deep faith and love for his Savior.
Aaron is survived by his loving wife of the home Sharon; four
children Russell Townsend of San Antonio, Richard Townsend and Ronda of
Wichita, Ross Townsend of Wichita, and Reba Lee and Mike of Ramona; four
grandchildren, Mandy Bird, Lauren Townsend, Hailey Townsend, and Ryan Townsend;
one great granddaughter Shayli Bird, and one sister Lorene Patton of Durant.
Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, brother
Wayne Townsend, son Robby Townsend, grandson Jon Ross Townsend and great
grandson Shaun Mersman.
Funeral services for Mr. Townsend will be held on Friday, August
23, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Rose Hill Community Baptist Church. Rev. Orville
Moody will officiate. Interment will follow in the Ethel Reece Cemetery in
Barnsdall.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Albany Twp., Bryan Co., OK,
Townson, Edgar 25, M, AR, Head,
Townson, Faye 24, F, OK, Wife,
Townson, Harold W. 06, M, OK, Son,
Townson, Arron F. 04, M, OK, Son,
Townson, Lorene 00, F, OK, Dau,
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+2014, Dewey, Washington Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from July 28
to Aug. 27, 2014
Mr. John Robert Blankenship, 64, resident of Dewey, died Wednesday [23Jul’14]in Bartlesville.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday [30Jul’14] in the Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel with
Phillip Miller officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of
the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory.
John was born on August 15, 1949 at Los Angeles California to Robert Lee and Hilda
Ellen (Staff) Blankenship He was raised and educated at Poly Technic
High School at Riverside California. Following his graduation he worked in the
Los Angeles area as an Information Technology director in the Communications
field.
He was married to Danielle Dockstrader on February 14, 2002 at
Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They made their home in Bartlesville where he was
employed by On-Line Communications as the Information Technology Director until
2008, and later by SITEL until his retirement in 2011. He had been in ill health
for the past few years. John was an avid history buff, and was a big Jeopardy
fan.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife Danielle
Blankenship of Santa Rosa,
California, and by two daughters Amy Coleman of Orange County California, and Lindsay Ferguson and husband Justin of Oklahoma City, OK. and by a son Bob Blankenship of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and a half
sister; Ingrid Gower of Hartsville South Carolina.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
CA, Birth Index,
http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankenship, John Robert - M, b.1949/08/15
– Westen - Los Angeles
+2014, Ochelata, Washington Co., OK, Death
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise (OK) - February 12, 2014
Julia Blankenship,
73, of Ochelata, died at 9:36 p.m. Tuesday.
Services are pending with Walker-Brown Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ochelata, Washington Co., OK, Death
http://www.walkerbrownfuneralhome.com/obituaries?obituary_id=71
Julia Ann Blankenship of Ochelata passed
away February 11, 2014. She was born January 7, 1941 in Ochelata, OK to Julius
W. and Ruby (Buttman) Picaman.
She started her education in Ochelata and
graduated from Dewey High School. Upon receiving her LPN degree at Jane
Phillips Hospital, she worked various nursing homes in the area. She received
her Nursing Home Administration degree from OU and was the Administrator of
Silverlake Care Center until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her mother
and father, Julius W. and Ruby (Buttman) Picaman, nieces, Beverly Ann Picaman
and Linda Faye Picaman, brothers-in-law, Roy Hicks and Buryl Williams.
Julia is survived by her husband, Loyd Blankenship of the home. One son, Jeremy Blankenship
of Bartlesville, daughter, Joii and
husband William Harvey of Ochelata and daughter-in-law, Kimberly Glover of
Bartlesville. She was blessed with the following grandchildren: Hayley Blankenship, Skye Blankenship, Dakota Blankenship, Tristen Hood,
Larissa Harvey, Gavin Blankenship, Julien Hood, Joshua Harvey, Kameryn Harvey, Olivia
Glover and Kyra Leinen. She is also survived by her brothers; Bill Picaman and
wife Helen of Iowa, John Flanigan and wife Joyce of Dewey. Sisters; Phyllis and
husband Jack Stewart of Ochelata, Betty and husband Earl Franklin of Tulsa,
Sara Lou Williams of Grand Lake, Kay and husband Gary Allen of Tulsa.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m.
Friday, February 14, 2014 at Ochelata United Methodist Church with Pastor Ted
Hoffman and Pastor Jerry Schenck officiating.
Interment will be in the Ochelata Cemetery.
Ernest L Blankenship – b.17May1941 – Ochelata, OK: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG48-27S
Relatives - Jeremy L. Blankenship, Joit L. Blankenship, Julia A.
Blankenship, Kimberly Dawn Blankenship.