2015-2019, OK, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
2017, OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Donnie-Dean-Blankenship-104929810
Donnie Dean Blankenship, January 21, 1958 - June 23, 2017, Oklahoma
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Blaine
+2017, Watonga, Blaine
Co., OK, Obituary
Enid News and Eagle (OK) - March 22, 2017
Betty Gean Hites, 80 year-old Watonga, Oklahoma, resident, passed
away Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Brookdale Sterling House in Weatherford. Betty
was born Sept. 17, 1936, in Fay, to Carl and Charlotte (Bingham) Elston.
Betty was raised in the Fay area and attended school at Eagle City.
On Oct. 2, 1952, she married Harvey Blankenship. They made their home in California for
two years while Harvey was in the military. Betty and Harvey returned to
Oklahoma and lived in Clinton. Later, they moved around to Amarillo, Liberal,
and Watonga. She settled in Oklahoma City in 1965, and worked as a machinist
for L & S Bearings, retiring in 2005. Betty enjoyed playing bingo,
crossword puzzles, and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, George; one
sister, Eileene; one grandson, Terry Lee Blankenship II
[1977]; one great-grandson, Brody Sims; and
brother-in-law, Roy Hart.
Betty is survived by one son,
Terry Blankenship and wife, Janet of Watonga; one brother,
Dale Elston and wife, Ann of Watonga; two sisters, Pepper Hart of Watonga, and
Carolyn Howard and husband, Jack of Ringwood; five grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2017,
at the Trinity Baptist Church in Watonga, with Carol Gilliland officiating.
Burial follows in West Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Watonga, under the direction
of Lockstone Funeral Home of Weatherford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bryan
+2015, Calera, Bryan Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Durant Daily Democrat from Aug.
11 to Aug. 12, 2015
Billy "Bill" Gene Glenn, of Calera, Oklahoma, passed from
this life in Sherman, [Grayson
Co.,] Texas, on August 9,
2015, at the age of 82. He was born in Silo, [Bryan Co., OK] on April 8, 1933, to Earl Robert and Lillie Violet (Blankenship) Glenn.
Bill lived all his life in Bryan County. He married Dorothy Jo Lee
on March 28, 1952, in Durant, and they celebrated 63 years together this year.
Bill worked at many things during his life including cabinet making, carpentry,
and farming; finally retiring in 1999. Bill and Dorothy loved to go camping and
listening to bluegrass music. They made many friends through their trips. In
the late 70's and 80's, he was an active member in the CB club where many
life-time friends and memories were made. Bill enjoyed playing the guitar and
mandolin and in later years, the tub. Many family get togethers included some picken'
and grinnin'.
Bill's favorite time of year was Easter and the annual family
Easter egg hunt at Silo. Young and old learned to watch their baskets when
hunting eggs with Uncle Bill. A craftsman at heart, Bill was always working on
a project while tinkering in his shop. Many were blessed with his is wood
crafts and other "creations." Once he retired, you could always find
him out under his shade tree drinking coffee. He loved watching his birds and
waging war on gophers. Bill was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in
Durant and was active in the Adult 3 Sunday School department. He served as an
usher until he was unable to do so due to his declining health.
Bill is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of the home; daughter, Debra
Eddie Luke and husband of Calera; grandson, Lance Luke and wife Kristie of
Calera; granddaughter, Stephanie Williams and husband Nathan of Calera; great
grandchildren Maddison Williams, Sydney Williams, Evan Luke and Kelsey Luke,
all of Calera; sister, Lura Peoples of Silo; sister-in-law, Margie Glenn of
Calera; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Earl and Lillie Glenn;
brothers, Robert and Wilburn Glenn; and sisters, Virginia Slaten and Eva Lee
Hider.
A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 11:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, August 12, at Calvary Baptist Church, Durant, with Bro. Darel Bunch
officiating. Pallbearers will be Dewayne Slaten, Ronnie Slaten, Steven Glenn,
Darwin Atwood, Donald Robinson, Larry Proctor, J. D. Harlin, Neal Hider and
Randall Robinson. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Adult 3 Men's Class and
Quinton Jones.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Colbert, Bryan
Co., OK, Obituary
Bobby Dean Barnett 67, of Colbert, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday
evening August 24, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was
born September 1, 1948 in Denison, Texas to Jack and Ruby Blankenship
Barnett.
He was educated in Panhandle, Texas schools. He was a former Borger,
Texas resident was employed in Quality Control with Kawneer and was a welder at
Western Canwell.
He was preceded in death by his Parents and a Brother Jay Barnett.
Surviving is his Wife Dena Joy Miller. Son Jesse Barnett of
Colbert. Daughter Shellie Doughty and husband Ken of Paradise, Texas. Step-Son
Clint Miller and wife Elise of Allen. Step-Daughter Brandy Miller of Colbert.
Seven Grandchildren. Brothers Bill Barnett and wife Linda of Borger, Texas and
Smokey Barnett and wife Margaret of Panhandle, Texas. Many Nieces, Nephews and
Cousins.
A Graveside Service for Bobby Barnett will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday Morning August 27, 2016 at the Garden of Memory Cemetery Pavilion in
Colbert with Burial to follow. Pastor Sammy Stephenson will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Colbert, OK, Bryan Co., OK, Obituary
Herald Democrat (Sherman, TX) - October 16, 2016
Elbert (Sonny) Claude Richardson, 76, of Colbert, Oklahoma, died
Thursday at his residence.
He is survived by his children, Wade Richardson of Colbert and
Wendy Richardson of Colbert; brothers, Edwin Richardson of Colbert, James
Robert Richardson of Durant, Okla., and Earnest Richardson of Dallas; sisters, Clara Turnbull of Kemp, Okla.,
Phyllis Blankenship of Achille, Okla., and Patricia Garvin of
Cartwright, Okla.; and six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist
Church in Colbert. Roddy Arnold will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Colbert, Bryan
Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Feb. 19,
2017
Judy McDonald O'Boyle, age 73, of Colbert, entered into eternal
life at 2:35 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017 at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Judy was born February 27, 1943, during an ice storm in Denison, Texas to
Clarence and Agnes Blankenship
McDonald.
A devoted mother and grandmother, Judy was also an award-winning
cook, toy collector, and movie buff. She was an outstanding employee and served
Barrett's store for 10 years, Southern Point Living Center for 10 years, and
Wal-Mart for 25 years. After graduating from Achille Public School in 1961,
Judy left her childhood home in Hendrix. She lived in Oklahoma City, Dallas,
New Orleans, Pennsylvania, and, in 1977, became a resident of Colbert. She
adopted Catholicism in the 1970's and was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
Judy's mother and father preceded her in death.
Judy was the oldest of four children and her siblings are Tommy
McDonald of Hendrix, Lana Hill of Sherman, and Brenda Perryman of Achille, who
all survive her. She married Edward O'Boyle on June 18, 1965 at Perrin Air
Force Base in Grayson County and he survives. Also surviving are her children,
Monica and Keith Wakefield, Marcella Perry, April and Russell Hill, and Edward
O'Boyle Jr., as well as eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and
numerous cousins.
The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Monday, 20, 2017 followed
by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 314 N. Rusk
Avenue, Denison. Inurnment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Denison
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Durant, Bryan
Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Durant Daily Democrat from Mar.
15 to Mar. 17, 2016
Travis Leon Blankinship, 62, of Durant, OK passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Oklahoma City, [Oklahoma Co.,] OK. Travis was born on January 19, 1954
in Madera, CA to Homer
Blankinship and Mary Ellen (Cope) Blankinship.
He was born and raised in California; he was an employee of
Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Travis liked fishing, hunting, and
woodworking.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley Mann, and one
brother Roger Dale Helms.
Travis is survived by his son
Nick Blankinship and wife Jessica of Calera, daughter Rebecca
Grijalva of Sacramento, CA, two brothers
Larry Blankinship of Sacramento, CA and Phillip Bowers of
Mead, OK, six sisters Kathy Blankinship of Colbert, Denise Cheathan of Turlock,
CA, Jeanie Davidson of Portland, OR, Janice Stanley and husband Tom of Mustang,
OK, Shirley Blankenship of Durant, OK, and Anita Smith of Denison,
TX., step mother Shirley
Blankinship, grandkids Zack and Caleb
Blankenship and Natalia
Grijalva, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 17,
2016 at Brown's Funeral Service Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Durant, Bryan
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.brownsfuneralservice.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1768564
Shirley Ann Blankenship entered this life on February 28, 1958 in Boston, Mass. Shirley
went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2016 in Denison, [Grayson Co.,] TX at the age of 58 years, 1 month and 2
days.
Shirley attended school at Northwest Heights. She was a devoted and
faithful member of White Sands Methodist Church. She loved her church family
and reading her cherished bible. Shirley enjoyed writing, drawing, coloring and
singing. She was a precious soul that loved to laugh and brightened everyone’s
day. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.
Preceding her in death are her father, her step father, one
brother, and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Shirley is survived by her mother,
Shirley M. Blankinship of Durant; sisters, Anita Smith and
husband Danny of Sherman, TX, Jan Stanley and husband Tom of Mustang, OK, Kathy Blankinship of Durant, and Denise Cheatham of Turlock,
CA; brothers, Larry Blankinship of Sacramento, CA, and Brad Moyer of Iowa;
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at
Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel with Adam Cantrell and Ronnie Ford officiating.
Interment will follow at Bentley Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Hendrix, Bryan
Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Durant Daily Democrat from Mar.
15 to Mar. 16, 2017
Carolyn Paulette Blankenship, a cherished family member and lifelong resident of Hendrix,
Oklahoma, passed from this life on Monday March 13, 2017 at the age of 69 years
and 5 months. She was born in Hendrix, Oklahoma on October 13, 1947 to Clyde
and Myrtle (Sinor) Riley.
Carolyn Riley married Leslie Dewayne "Moe" Blankenship in Carpenters Bluff, Texas on December 15,
1966. Carolyn was a member of the Hendrix Baptist Church. She was employed by
Johnson & Johnson for 32 years, Texoma Medical Center in Denison for 4
years, and the Big Five Community Service, Inc. for 11 years. Carolyn was
deeply committed to serving her hometown, and neighbors. She served as the
clerk and treasurer for the Town of Hendrix, Board of Directors for the United
Way, Board of Directors for Hendrix, and the Hendrix/Kemp Water District.
Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and
Myrtle Riley; beloved husband Leslie Dewayne
"Moe" Blankenship
(March 25, 2013); and sisters, Lucretia Wesberry and Wanda Hobbs.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her brother, J. C. Riley and wife
Carol of Bracketville, Texas; brother-in-law,
Jerry Blakenship and wife Sandy of Frisco, Texas;
sisters-in-law, Patsy Schindler and husband James of Denison, Texas, and Treva
Taylor and husband Tommy of Dallas, Texas; special brother-in-law, L. C.
Wesberry of Hendrix, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A chapel service will be at 10:00 AM Friday March 17th at the
Holmes Coffey Murray Chapel with Jason Patton officiating. Burial will follow
at the Kemp Cemetery in Kemp, Oklahoma. The pallbearers will be Stacy Peebles,
Blake Logan, Marty Sinor, Chris Wesberry, Randy Stone, and Michael Schindler.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Canadian
2016, Yukon, Canadian
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/James-T.-Blankenship-104133811
James T. Blankenship
of Yukon, Oklahoma, was born on March 12, 1942 and passed away on Monday,
November 14, 2016.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on November 18th at the Good News
Church 1054 E. Main Street Yukon OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Yukon, Canadian
Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Nov. 17, 2016
James Thomas "Jim" Blankenship, 74, of Yukon, OK, passed away Nov. 14,
2016 in OKC, [Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma Co., OK].
He was born Mar. 12, 1942 in Dallas, TX to Atley and Glenna (Jones) Blankenship.
He served in the US Air Force Reserves in the early 1960's. Moving
with his wife Mary to Oklahoma City, OK in 1970, they relocated to Yukon, OK in
1973. He was a member of the Yukon City Council, serving one term as
Vice-Mayor, May 1988 to May 1989 and one term as Mayor of Yukon, May 1989 to
May 1990. Jim was also a faithful member of Good News Church in Yukon.
Jim is preceded in death by his father, Atley
Blankenship and mother, Glenna Blankenship.
He is survived by wife, Mary Blankenship; sons,
Jason Blankenship and Brian Blankenship;
and sister, Cheryl Schmidt.
Services will be held at 1 pm, Fri., Nov. 18, 2016, at Good News
Church, 1054 E. Main St., Yukon, OK, with interment following at the Yukon
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carter
+2015, Ardmore, Carter
Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) Date: May 19, 2015
Services for Carra Sue Davis will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21,
2015, at the Craddock Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Steve Kirby officiating.
Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Larry
Davis, Mark Davis, Ryan Davis, Andy Davis, Eddy Atkins and Richard Beavers.
Eternal rest grant unto her, Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon her. May
she rest in peace.
Carra Sue was born April 3, 1926, in Courtney, Okla., to Pony G.
and Ruby L. Hogue. She passed from this life on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Lake
Country Nursing Center in Marietta, at the age of 89. She lived in Ardmore
until a stroke forced her to give up independent living. She worked at the
Ardmore Memorial Hospital, now Mercy Hospital Ardmore as a Medical Records Librarian
until retiring in 1985.
Carra Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Pony G. and Ruby
Hogue; sisters, Leoda Davis, Ramona Blankenship, Roberta Atkins and Virginia May; and a
brother, Duain W. Hogue. Also preceding Carra Sue in death was a daughter, Deborah
Sue; and a son, Douglas Louis.
Survivors include two sons, Larry C. of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, and
Mark D. of Lawrence, Kan.; two sisters, Rebeca Atkins of Henrietta, Texas, and
Roxanna Cox of Bridgeport, Texas; eight grandchildren; and 13 great grand
children.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Ardmore, Carter
Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - November 29, 2016
William "Buck" Luther Gibson, age 84, passed away on
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at his home in Ardmore. He was born on Aug. 24, 1932, to
Samuel Luther Gibson and Ruffie (Gold) Gibson at Ardmore.
Buck attended Dickson Schools. Buck was self-employed most his life
as a landscaper and truck driver but was best known for owning Buck's Small
Engine Repair. Buck married Ruthie Odell Jack in Sept. of 1978 in Ardmore. In
his youth, he enjoyed fishing, but later he enjoyed getting out and driving on
the back road of the lake.
Buck is survived by his children,
Brenda Brown, Mary Blankenship and husband,
Terry, Linda Haynes and husband, Doyle, all of
Stratford, Okla., William "Bucky" Gibson and wife, Sherry, of
Ardmore, Joyce Brown of Stratford, and Jackie Gibson of Ardmore; 10
grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2016, at
Newport Cemetery, Lone Grove.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Ardmore, Carter
Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - January 29, 2017
Lula Mae (Berry) Wigginton Grayson Smith, age 83, passed away on
Friday, January 27, 2017, at Ardmore, Okla. She was born to on February 17,
1933, to Arthur Berry and Alvenia (Forbes) Berry at Ardmore, Okla.
Lula was a homemaker all of her life. She loved working in her
flower beds. Lula's doors were never locked and her kitchen was always open. If
you needed a place to rest your head, she had a place for you. Lula will be
remembered for her kindness and generosity to her family and neighbors.
Lula was preceded in death by her husband, Luther "Ed"
Smith; sons: Sonny Wigginton, Eddie Wigginton, and David Grayson; grandson, Mark Blankenship; parents, Arthur and Alvenia Berry;
grandparents: Jim and Narcissy Berry and Charlie and Emelia Yarby.
Lula is survived by her children:
Bobby Wigginton, Donnie Grayson and wife, Carol, Kathy Grayson, Debbie Blankenship, Sheila Grayson, David Elmore, Edward
Smith, and Diane Salmon; twenty-six grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren,
eight great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and all the
neighborhood kids she treated as her own throughout the years.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at
Provence Cemetery, Ardmore, Okla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wilson, Carter
Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - February 16, 2017
Lou Ann Fox was born Nov. 18, 1954, to Knox and Patsy (Blankenship) Thompson in Wilson,
OK. She passed from this life on Feb. 5, 2017, in Ardmore, [Carter Co., OK].
She worked as a Parts manager at Michelin. Lou Ann loved the
outdoors and quilting. She cherished her family and always looked forward to
spending time with them.
She was loved and survived by daughter, Mindy and her husband,
Brian Woodward; grandchildren, Raven Geist and Tristan Geist; brothers, Waylan
Thompson and Ron Thompson; two sweet kitty cats; and much extended family. She
will be missed by all who knew her.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Rubottom
Baptist Church, 30111 OK-32, Wilson, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cherokee
+2017, Park Hill, Cherokee
Co., OK, Motorcycle Crash
Tahlequah Daily Press (OK) - July 6, 2017
A motorcycle crash on June 25 claimed the life of a Park Hill man
who was reportedly driving under the influence. Johnny Blankenship, 54, Park Hill, and Marina Skaggs, 36, Park Hill, were southbound
on State Highway 80 on a 1995 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The driver, Blankenship,
reportedly failed to negotiate a left curve, striking the guard rail. Both
passengers were ejected from the motorcycle.
Skaggs was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee, where
she was treated and released. Blankenship was transported to St. Francis Hospital in
Tulsa in critical condition with head injuries. He was pronounced dead July 3
at the Tulsa hospital.
Investigators reported helmets were not worn by either passenger,
and Blankenship was under the influence of alcohol.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) Date: September 2, 2015
Kamryn Graece Wallis was born March 25, 2014 to Kevin and Karissa
Wallis in Tahlequah, OK. She was the baby sister
of Kendyl Jade Blankenship. She left this life on August 30, 2015.
Though her time here was short, her beautiful smile reached many,
and she was loved by all. She loved her movies, popcicles, her baby dolls and
playing with her family and friends.
She is survived by her parents and brother of the home; grandparents, Junior & Paula
Blankenship, Chuck &
Belinda Wallis; great-grandmother, Pauline Russell; great-grandmother, Audrey Wallis; Stephanie & Nathan
Palmer; James & Lindsey Blankenship;
Katie & Justin Sellars; Dean & Jennifer Sharp; Matthew & Adam
Palmer; James Blankenship , Jr.; Chris & Nick Blankenship ; Madison Berger, Garrett Blankenship ; Darby, Jacob, & Braylie Sellars;
Daxton Burch; Laikyn Palmer; Rayden & Tatum Sharp; and many other friends
and family.
Kamryn's memory will be honored on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at
10:00 am at Oldham Memorial Baptist Church in Muskogee, under the directions of
Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home, with Interment immediately following at Greenhill
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., OK, Obituary
http://obituaries.tahlequahdailypress.com/story/johnny-blankenship-1962-2017-949545431
Johnny Ray Blankenship was born September 18, 1962 in Dimmitt, Texas to Albert Ray and Lou Juanita (Parker)
Blankenship. He passed away on
July 3, 2017, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 54 years 9 months and 15 days.
Johnny was a graduate of Altus High School. He went on to attend
and play baseball at Western Oklahoma State College, Southwestern State
University and Oklahoma State University. While attending college he married
Michelle Stubblefield. They began their family and went on to have three children Rachel, Cassie, and Tyler.
They moved to the Tenkiller area in 1988 and Johnny worked at
Hopkins / Yates dealership. He eventually opened and operated Keys Automotive
Service for eight years. He was and automotive service technician instructor at
ICTC for seventeen years, retiring in 2015. Johnny enjoyed hunting, fishing,
camping, boating, sports and family time. His friends and family enjoyed all
these activities along with him.
Johnny has been preceded in death by his father Albert Ray
Blankenship.
He is survived by his three children,
Rachel Blankenship, Cassie Shores and
husband Shiloh, and Tyler Blankenship all of
Park Hill, Oklahoma; his mother, Juanita Blankenship of Altus, Oklahoma; three sisters, Glenda
Wagoner, Judy Box and husband Brent, and Sonya Elkins and husband Mike; the mother of his children, Michelle
Foster; and many other friends and loved ones to numerous to mention.
Funeral services are 10:00 am, Monday July10, 2017, at Green
Country Funeral Home. Officiating will be Reverend Matt Lawrence. Serving as pallbearers are Chad Blankenship, Brent Box, Braden Box, Mike Elkins, Shilo
Shores and Richard Wagoner. Honorary pallbearers are Nick Humphrey, Dylan
Humphrey and Chayne Sauders. Interment will follow in the Cookson Proctor
Cemetery under the care of Green Country Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Choctaw
+2015, Boswell, Choctaw Co., OK, Obituary
Durant Daily Democrat (OK) Date: August 4, 2015
Homer "Jr." Blankinship was born on March 17, 1930 in Snyder, Oklahoma to Homer Fletcher and Anne Laura (Adams) Blankinship and passed from this life on July 30, 2015
at his home in Boswell, Oklahoma at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 13 days.
Homer lived and worked in his early years in California and married
the love his life, Shirley Merline Settlemire in 1967 in Carson City, Nevada.
They returned to Oklahoma in 1973 and he continued to work in the construction
business until his retirement. He enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing, riding
his tractor, hunting, and he loved to be outdoors. He was a loving husband and
father who dearly loved his family and friends.
Homer is survived by his wife
of 48 years, Shirley Blankinship of the home; children, Travis Blankinship of Durant, OK, Larry Blankinship of Sacramento, CA, Kathy Blankinship of Durant, OK, Denise Cheatham of Turlock, CA, Shirley Ann Blankenship of Mustang, OK, Anita Smith and husband Danny of Durant, OK and Janice Stanley and husband Tom of Mustang, OK; brother, Zane
Blankinship of Madera, CA; sisters, Maxine Simpson
and husband Frank of Madera, CA and Irene Helm of
Madera, CA; nephew, Edward Gordon of Madera, CA and numerous grandchildren,
great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Homer was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James
Blankinship, JD Ward and Bud Blankinship; sisters,
Mattie Croun, Sally Scott, Elizabeth Ward and Ruby Miller and granddaughter, Spring Stephens.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2015
at the Brown's Funeral Service Chapel in Atoka, OK. Interment will follow in
Bentley Cemetery with Anthony Stephens, Tony Stephens, Paul DeVault, Jerry
Miller, Howard Larkins and Rick Jennings serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be Joe Crites, Wayne Mayo, Tom Stanley, Phillip Bowers, Danny
Smith and Keoki Puana.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Boswell, Choctaw
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Connie-Gi-Gi-Pierce-Moore-103085259
Connie Lynne "Gi Gi" Moore, age 47, was born March 20,
1968 in Hugo, OK.
She was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Moore in 1991.
Connie married Mark Wayne Moore in April of 1987 in Paris, TX. She
loved to read and listen to music. She also enjoyed reminiscing with family and
spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors: husband, Mark Wayne Moore of Boswell; two sons, J. L. Blankenship and wife, Michelle of Lawton, OK and Seth Wayne Moore and wife,
Jordan of Soper, OK; one daughter, Falyn Leigh Ann Moore of Boswell, OK;
father, Sammy Lee Pierce of Boswell; mother, Rubye (Winters) Glenn of Hugo; grandchildren, Draven Layne Moore,
Trenton Wade Robinson, Payton Alaine Moore, Mason Lee Blankenship and Savannah Bell Blankenship;
brothers and sisters: Sammye Michelle Lofton of Mineral Wells, TX, Kimberly
Crawford of Valliant, OK, Chris Lee Pierce of Durant and Jessica Chavarria of
Durant along with many other relatives and friends.
Graveside Services, Friday, December 11, 2015, 2:00 P.M., Restland
Cemetery, Boswell, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Boswell, Choctaw Co., OK, Obituary
The Antlers American, (OK) - July 20, 2017
William Christopher (Chris) Archey, 26, of Boswell, passed from
this life on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Hugo. He was born on November 17,
1990 in Antlers to Randy Wayne Archey and Tammy Sue Secrest.
Chris graduated from Soper High School in 2009 and married Shonna Denise Blankenship on October 18, 2013 in Hugo. Chris enjoyed spending time with his
family and friends. Hunting, fishing and running trot lines is what he loved
doing.
Chris is preceded in death by his grandfather, Lonnie Taylor and
grandmother, Darlene Jobe.
He is survived by: Wife Shonna Archey of Boswell, Sons; Kristopher
Archey and Kolt Archey of Boswell: Stepdaughter: Sadie Massengale of Boswell,
Parents; Randy Archey of Soper, and companion Regina Tedder of Antlers, and
Tammy Secrest of Sherman, TX, Brothers: Brandon Archey of Soper, Dedrick Archey
of Sherman, TX, Jayden Tedder, and Jacob Tedder of Antlers, Sister; Taylor
Tedder of Antlers, Grandparents: Gearl Archey of Soper, and Ann Taylor of
Soper, along with numerous other family members and friends.
Funeral Services were held at Soper High School Gym on Monday, July
17, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. with Bro. Larry Minche and Bro. Tim Harless officiating.
Interment followed at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Soper.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Hugo, Choctaw Co.,
OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Delores-Earthman-104539005
Opal "Delores" Earthman, age 81, was born December 1, 1935 in Virgil, OK, the daughter of William Blankenship and Farra Mae (Matthews) Blankenship and had lived most of her life in Choctaw
County. She passed away from this life on March 6, 2017 at the age of 81.
Delores was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was
known as "MeMe" to her grandchildren. She loved to visit and
thoroughly enjoyed every opportunity to be with family and friends. She was a
member of Sawyer Baptist Church where she attended until her health declined.
Delores married Ray Earthman on March 18, 1957 in Paris, TX. He
preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter,
Cheryl Earthman; brother, Bill Blankenship; three sisters: Corrine Blankenship, Allene Pulliam, and Ruth Young.
Survivors Include: four sons, Mark Earthman and wife, Gail of
Sawyer, OK; Walter Earthman and wife, Vikki of Spencerville, OK; Mike Earthman
and wife, Lynia of Spencerville, OK; Eddie Earthman and wife, Shay of Sawyer,
OK; one brother, Jimmy Blankenship and wife, Mary Lou of Hugo, OK; nine
grandchildren, Michael Earthman and wife, Meagan of Powderly, TX; Christopher
Earthman and wife, Mallory of Durant, OK; Shadera Martin of McAlester, OK;
Derek Earthman of McAlester, OK; Rayna Noah and husband, Willie of Clayton, OK;
Nicole Hill and husband, Buck, of Antlers, OK; Colby Earthman of Spencerville,
OK; Rhett Earthman of Sawyer, OK; and Drew Earthman of Sawyer, OK; six great
grandchildren, Ansley and Acen Earthman of Powerderly, TX; Kaiya Earthman of
Durant, OK; McKaya Aldridge of McAlester, OK; Kambria Earthman of McAlester,
OK; Hunter and Rylan Noah of Clayton, OK; Haze and Hank Hill of Antlers, OK;
and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services: Thursday ~ March 9, 2017 Time: 2:00 P.M.,
Spencerville Community Church ~ Spencerville, OK, Bro. Burgie Thompson.
Interment: Spencerville Cemetery ~ Spencerville, OK
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Soper, Choctaw
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mary-Helen-Harless-104723766
Mary Helen Harless, age 81, of Soper, Oklahoma passed away April
26, 2017. She was born October 24, 1935
in Lamasco, TX, the daughter of Aubrey Eric Haynes and Ora Jo (Bowling) Haynes
and had lived in Soper since 1963.
Mary Helen married Billy R. Harless on August 28, 1954 in Durant,
OK. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and especially loved keeping
her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary Helen also loved to travel to
places of interest after she and Bill retired.
Her parents, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Cole Harless in 1984.
Survivors Include: her husband, Billy Harless; two daughters,
Patricia Finch and husband, Larry of Boswell, OK and Donna Griffin and husband,
Hal of Montgomery, TX; seven grandchildren,
Tricia Keyes, Jacob Keyes and wife, Candice, Tarrah Sumner, Seth Finch, Lauren
Finch, Eric Blankenship and wife, Carissa and Jaye Peery and
husband, Eddie; six great grandchildren, Tiara, Taylor, Jayden, Jet, Ava,
Elijah, and great great grandchild, Paisley; one brother, James R. Haynes of
Texas; a host of nieces and nephews along with many life long friends.
Funeral Services: Date: Saturday ~ April 29, 2017 Time: 2:00 P.M.;
Place: First Baptist Church ~ Soper, OK; Officiating: Bro. Rick Westbrook;
Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery ~ Hugo, OK
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Spencerville, Choctaw Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jack-Cloud-103266064
Jackie Sheridin "Jack" Cloud, age 80, was born October 5,
1935 in Quinton, OK, the son of Bernie Cloud and Ruby (Mathis) Cloud and had
lived most of his life in the Sawyer area.
He married Helen Spears in February of 1954 at Lequire, OK. She
preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a
granddaughter, Sheridan Lynn Potts, a sister, Bonnie Pugh, brother, James Cloud
and two infant siblings.
Jack raised cattle and operated a saw mill. He also worked for
Weyerhaeuser as a millright. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his wife and
enjoyed family gatherings. Jack especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Survivors Include: daughter, Barbara Cloud of Ft. Towson, OK; sons,
Jackie D. Cloud and wife, Melba, Gerald D. Cloud, Ronald Cloud and wife,
Katherine, Darryl Cloud and Timothy Leroy Cloud and wife, Twyla all of Sawyer,
OK; brothers and sisters, Leon Cloud
and wife, Shirley of McAlester, OK, Ray Cloud of Stigler, Arlie Cloud of
Haileyville, OK, Gary Cloud and wife, Barbara of Quinton, OK, Sue Blankenship and husband,
Bill of Hugo, Shirley Braswell and husband,
Tommy of McAlester, OK, Linda Reeder and husband, Tommy of Savannah, OK;
grandchildren, Jackie Everest Cloud, Waylon Cloud, Reilly Cloud, Ronan Cloud,
Brandon Cloud, Kyle Cloud, Shania Cloud, Justin Cloud, Tyler Cloud, Hunter
Cloud and Shelby Cloud; 18 great grandchildren; Honorary family members are
Dennis and Judy Cochnauer and family of Sawyer, OK along with many other
relatives and friends.
Funeral Services: will be on Friday ~ February 5, 2016 Time: 2:00
P.M. at Victory Baptist Church ~ 506 West Osage ~ Hugo, OK. Officiating will be
Bro. Wendell Greer and Bro. David Ward, Graveside Services will be held
Saturday, February 6, 2016, 2:00 P.M., San Bois Cemetery, Kinta, OK
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
William F. Blankenship – b.13Aug1943 -
Hugo, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGZF-CMZ
Relatives - Audie F. Blankenship, Audie
Sue Blankenship, Bill Blankenship, Sue Blankenship.
Cleveland
2015, Moore, Cleveland Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Jan. 11, 2015
Eldon Woodrow Wilson (June 21, 1933 - Jan 8, 2015) of Moore,
entered into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday
January 8, 2015. He was a three-year cancer survivor before he lost the short
battle with MDS. He grew up in the Yukon/ Mustang area.
Eldon dated Charlene, the love of his life, for three months and
married on August 22, 1954. In 1964, he designed and self-built his home in
Moore with the help of family and friends. The home is a testament for his love
of woodworking. He was a Korean War veteran, Navy Corpsman. After leaving the
Navy, Eldon enjoyed a 40-year career with OG&E. He was in charge of all
Facility Group Construction Inspectors at the time of his retirement. He loved
fishing at his retirement home at Lake Texoma. Eldon touched many lives with
his care-giving spirit.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Robert.
Eldon is survived by his wife, of the home, Charlene; his devoted
children, Eldon "Jim" Wilson (Kathy), of Moore; Brenda King (Jim), of
Newcastle; Donna Reynolds (Kevin), of Moore; Christy Huffman (Scott), of Moore;
and grandchildren, Ginny Whomble
(Michael), of Moore; Stephen Wilson (Shannon), of Moore; Justin King
(Samantha), of Newcastle; Emilie Fallwell (Jeff), of Moore; Shane King
(Heather), of Edmond; Sgt. Tyler King USMC (active duty); Vicki Barnes (Brett),
of OKC; Susan Morris (Matt), of Goldsby; Anthony Reynolds, of Madill; Billy Blankenship, of Moore; and Natasha Blankenship (James), of Moore; and 16
great-grandchildren, Ellarie, Araeyah, Attikus, Makenzie, Payton, Josephine,
Tanner, Haylee, Chaseton, Bree, Zachariah, Joshuah, Mitchell, Elizabeth,
Andromeda, and Tristain. He is also survived by one sister, Emagene Barela, of
Moore; and numerous nephews and nieces.
A Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be at 2 p.m. Monday,
January 12 in the chapel at Resthaven Funeral Home, interment with military
honors immediately following the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Moore, Cleveland Co., OK, Obituary
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) Date: January 13,
2015
Mark Wayne Blankenship, 54, valve tester, oilfield equipment, died Sunday.
Private services (John M. Ireland, Moore).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Moore, Cleveland
Co., OK, Obituary
Darrell Wayne Blankenship, 61, of Moore, OK passed away November 11, 2015. He was born
January 3, 1954 to George and Lenora Blankenship
in Oklahoma City.
Darrell gave 42 years of loyal service to the Oklahoma Department
of Transportation. There he developed many wonderful relationships with
co-workers and contractors alike. Darrell was a man of many talents and
passions. He enjoyed woodworking, remodeling the house, going to the casino and
generally just helping people. Darrell’s biggest passion was his family. He was
also a big jokester. Darrell loved to torment the grandchildren and tell them
stories to where they wouldn’t believe him and they would have to go and ask
Grammy to make sure he was telling the truth.
Darrell coached Chris in baseball and enjoyed going out in the yard
and playing catch with Chris and Renee. He taught Bodie and Kim how to build
things. Most of all Darrell, enjoyed spending time with his family, especially
his grandchildren.
Darrell is survived by his wife
of 38 years, Barbara
Blankenship of the home; son, Chris Blankenship and wife, Michele; daughter,
Renee Blankenship and Jason Ringwald of Moore; 4 grandchildren, Brittney Pearson, Bodie Blankenship, Kimberley Blankenship and Connor Ringwald all of Moore; 2 sisters, Shirley
Blankenship of Del City and Elsie Triplett and Donnie Hill of Choctaw; 2 brothers, Frank
Blankenship of Choctaw and Troy Blankenship and wife, Lisa of Newalla; mother-in-law,
Nora Hutto of Moore; brother-in-law, Ronnie Buckmaster and wife, Cindy of Elk
City. A host of numerous other loving family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; twin brothers, Jerry and Larry Blankenship;
2 brothers-in-law, Ronald Triplett and Robert Shield; nephew, Lyndell Hill; and
father-in-law, Otha Buckmaster and Marie.
Memorial services will be held 3:30 PM, Friday, November 13, 2015
at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 2727 SW 119th, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenchip,
George, 74, 07Jun1910 - ??Jan1985, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK, OK-448-07-9592
SSDI: Blankinship,
Leona, 74, 21Apr1907 - ??Jul1981, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK, OK-444-28-7192
+2016, Moore, Cleveland
Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Dec. 21, 2016
April 17, 1916 -
Dec. 18, 2016 MOORE
December 18, 2016, brought to close Dalton C. Langley's 100 years
of a life well lived. He was born in Harriman, TN on April 17, 1916, to William
and Kate (Montgomery) Langley.
He graduated Whartburg Central High School and joined the Army Air
Corps. On November 16, 1950, he married
the love of his life, Doris
Aileen Blankenship, and to the
union, three children were born. Dalton retired from Tinker Air Force Base
after 33 years of civilian service. Dalton enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping,
reading, writing, baseball, Dallas Cowboys, OU Sooners, but especially, loved
volunteering in the Moore Community. He served as the President of the Moore
Council on Aging and subsequently, served as treasurer. Dalton's hard work and
determination was instrumental in constructing the beautiful and functional
Brand Senior Citizens Center. He and Doris worked tirelessly on behalf of
senior citizens. Dalton's biggest contribution to Moore was his efforts to
build affordable housing for seniors and, as a result, there are fifty-one
affordable housing units available in Moore, OK. The complex is known as
Langley Village I and Langley Village II. He also served as Chief Executive
Officer and later, President Emeritus of the Senior Citizens Housing Authority,
having served from 1978 until his death. In appreciation for his endeavors,
Dalton and his wife Doris were selected as part of the "1993 Maxwell House
Real Heroes."
Dalton was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris; grandson,
Cameron Langley; and sister, Daveen McPeters.
He is servived by his children, Cathy Sorenson & husband Mike,
Paul Langley & wife Pam, and David Langley & wife Donna; grandchildren,
Chris Langley, Brittany Sweeney, Chanae Krahn, Madison Langley, Ryan George,
Allison Horn, Cippy Sorenson, and Jessie Sorenson; several great-grandchildren;
and a host of other extended family and friends.
Services to Celebrate Dalton's Life will be 10 a.m. Thursday,
December 22, 2016, at The Chapel at Resthaven with interment to follow at
Resthaven Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Noble, Cleveland
Co., OK, Obituary
The Norman Transcript, (OK) - January 10, 2017
Mrs. Alma Ruth (Musgrave) Bunch was born to Levi and Frances
(Jennings) Musgrave on August 10, 1934 at Norman, Ok. She departed this life on
January 8, 2017 in Oklahoma City [Oklahoma
Co., OK] at the age of 82
years.
She graduated from Noble High School and married the love of her
life Glenn Bunch on November 22, 1954 in Norman, Ok. They had celebrated 62
years of marriage in 2016. They both loved the country life so they made their
homes between Macomb and Noble during their marriage. Mrs. Bunch was employed
with the U.S. Postal Service as a Rural Route Mail Carrier for Cleveland and
Pottawatomie County before her retirement. They were both Free Will Baptist and
were always active and loved volunteering in the churches they attended. Their
relationship with God was very important to them. Mrs. Bunch was an excellent
seamstress and sewed many of her children's clothes. She and Glenn enjoyed
garage sales together, they loved gardening and she loved to work in her flower
beds. She loved her family dearly and spending time with family activities was
most important to her.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, a Grandson Michael Bunch,
2 Sisters and Brothers-in-law; Agnes and Roy McCrory and Alice and Preston
Tolson and a Sister-in-law Dorothy and Buck Blankenship.
Those who survive her include her Husband Glenn, Son Duane Bunch
(Linda), 2 Daughters; Glenda Blanton and Dana Northrup (Tony), 2 Brothers; Earl
Musgrave (Judy) and Alvie Musgrave (Bobbie), 2 Sisters; Anita Doussett
(Rayburn) and Aline McDaniel, many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and
other relatives.
Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Thursday, January 12th, Noble
Assembly of God Church Interment will be in the Noble IOOF Cemetery
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Norman, Cleveland
Co., OK, death
The Norman Transcript, (OK) - April 22, 2017
Brynda Kay Blankinship, 57, Norman, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at home.
No services are currently planned.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Norman, Cleveland
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tribute.care/obituaries/Brynda-Kay-Blankinship?obId=1714737#/obituaryInfo
Brynda Kay Blankinship, 57, of Norman,
was born on June 21, 1959 to William David “Bill” and Willa Mae Blankinship in Ada, OK.
Brynda passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the home in Norman.
She was a graduate of Norman High School
in 1977.
She is preceded in death by her father,
William
David “Bill” Blankinship.
She is survived by her mother, Willa Mae Blankinship; brother,
William
Gregory “Bill” Blankinship (spouse, Cherity); sister, Amy Elizabeth Gregg (spouse,
George); niece, Sabrina Diane Blankinship; nephew, Brandon
Michael Williams; grand-niece, Nova Rae Williams and extended family Christian
Green and Jordin Peavler.
At Brynda’s request, there will be a
private service held for immediate family.
Comanche
2016, Cache, Comanche
Co., OK, Obituary
Altus Times (OK) - May 11, 2016
Funeral service for Jake Addison Burk, 89, of Cache, Oklahoma will
be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Lawton First Assembly with Rev. Don
Barnes, and Rev. Gary Pratt officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial
Gardens under the direction of Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home.
Mr. Burk passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Oklahoma City, [Oklahoma
Co.,] Oklahoma. He was
born on June 14, 1926 in Lawton, Oklahoma to James Marion and Alta (Bradford)
Burk.
Jake grew up on a small farm south of Lawton. The family lived in
Manitou, Oklahoma for a time before returning to the Lawton area. He worked on
the family farm where he milked cows. He also hauled sand, gravel, and rock to
Fort Sill to build streets in preparation for WWII.
He met his future wife, Violet Colvin at a movie theater in Cache,
Oklahoma and knew right away that was the girl he was going to marry and did
just that on February 5, 1944 in Walters, Oklahoma. They celebrated their 72nd
wedding anniversary this year.
Jake joined the United States Army on April 16, 1946 and was
transferred to the Active Reserves on November 21, 1946 and was stationed at
Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was honorably discharged on November 1, 1951 with the
rank of Staff Sergeant. He worked for Crossland Auto Parts/Auto Glass for
approximately 10 years and later joined the insurance business and made
application for a salesman license. On March 15, 1956, he was selected to be a
District Manager with Farmer's Insurance Group in Altus, Oklahoma. In three
years, he recruited and trained 30 salesmen and his district became #1 in a 7
state area. He later sold life and health insurance for Paul Revere Insurance
Company. He was also a general agent for Aetna Life and Casualty. In 1962, he
became a Real Estate Broker and owned and operated Jake Burk Realty for over 20
years. He also owned and operated Burks Kwik Stop in Cache, along with Jake
Burk Realty in adjoining buildings. He was also a home builder. Jake retired in
2008.
He was active in many organizations and served as President of
Junior Chamber of Commerce, Altus, President of the Southwest Oklahoma Life
Underwriters Association, President of the Southwest Oklahoma Home Builders
Association, First Vice President of Altus Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the
Committee of 100 Altus Businessmen, President of Altus Industrial Committee,
two times, Fourth Congressional District Advisory for Tom Steed, six years,
President, Altus Lions Club, two times, Zone Chairman of District Three Lions
Club International, Deputy District Governor Zone Three Lions Club
International, 60 Clubs, and Co-Chairman of Tom Steed Reservoir. He also served
as City Councilman for Altus, Oklahoma for two terms. Jake was also a 32nd
Degree Mason.
He was a member of the Altus First Baptist Church where he served
as Sunday School Director for Senior Adults, Deacon and later General Sunday
School Director. He later was a member of the Lawton First Assembly where he
served as Sunday School Superintendent.
He is survived by his loving wife, Violet, of the home; his
daughter and son in law, Vickie and Sonny Merrick, of Ocala, Florida; three
sons, and a daughter in law, Ron and
Lucia Burk, of Oklahoma City, Don Burk, of Cache, and Richard Burk and Kim Blankinship , of Blanchard, OK; two sisters, Joyce
Grayson, of Yukon, OK, Oleta Dean, of Lawton; one brother, Tommy Paul Burk and
wife, Betty, of Duncan, OK; nine grandchildren, Dianne Martin and her husband,
John, Tim Burk, Don Burk II and his wife, Morgan, Brandon Burk, and his wife,
Gina, Billy Stevens, Justin Burk, Trenna Burk, Joshua Burk, and Chris Burk;
great grandchildren, Travis Burk and his wife, Samantha, Corbin Burk, Trinity
Burk, Sophia Martin, Grace Martin, Dillon Burk, Lauren Burk, Ava Burk, David
Burk, Jennifer Burk, Samantha Galberth, Selestial Gurau, Aiden Reilly-Stevens,
Courtney Burk, and Kayla Burk; great great grandchildren, Bentley Burk, Luke
Gurau, and Jase Gurau; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of loving
friends and neighbors including Dawn and Scott.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter in law, Sue
Burk; his siblings, John Everett Spangler Burk, Clarence Irving Burk, Lora Mae
Kovacs, Earlene Burk, James Howard Burk, Welton Veto Burk, Carl Lee Burk,
William Neal Burk, Wanda Evelyn Pickens Brookings, Delores Barthene Ryans, and
Hershel Eugene Burk; and his great great grandaughter, River Renee Galberth.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Geronimo, Comanche
Co., OK, Obituary
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - December 5, 2016
Gloria Yvonne Warren, 68, Geronimo, passed away Friday, Dec. 2,
2016, in a Lawton hospital, [Comanche
Co., OK]. She was born
July 3, 1948, in Starkville, Miss., to Maston Levi and China Ray (Yeates)
Prewitt.
Gloria married Deyo W. Warren March 15, 1978, in Lawton. Gloria
loved her grandchildren, enjoyed gardening, singing, gospel and bluegrass
music. She was a loving mother and friend to all.
She was preceded in death by her father, and an infant sister,
Wilda Gale.
She is survived by her husband, of the home; seven children:
Melissa Karen Henry, Eupora, Miss., Tamila Yvonne Metzger and husband Eric B,
Wichita Falls, Texas, Deyo William Warren II and wife Cindi, Leander, Texas,
Christopher M. Henry, Elgin, Michael Anthony Warren, Austin, Texas, Eric Wayne Warren,
Leander, Texas, Chesley Levi Warren and wife Amy Marie, Geronimo; her mother,
Eupora, Miss.; five siblings:
Rebecca Carol Doyle and husband Ronald, Brandon, Miss., Barbara Elaine Bennett,
Eupora, Miss., Nathan Coleman Prewitt and wife Tracye, Vicksburg, Miss.,
Stephen LeRay Prewitt, Europa, Miss., Rachel Anice Blankenship and husband Anthony, Mt. Hope, Ala.; and eight grandchildren: Ashlynn, William,
Christopher, Chase, Mason, Jack, Emilee and Ellie-Kate.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will be in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Anthony J.
Blankenship – b.13Apr1954 - Mount Hope, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPH1-FFT
Relatives -
Blankenship Kelly, Katie Blankenship, Rachel P. Blankenship, Reggie K.
Blankenship, Reggie Blankenship, Rita K. Blankenship
2016, Geronimo, Comanche Co., OK, Obituary
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - December 6, 2016
Gloria Yvonne Warren 68, Geronimo, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016
in a Lawton hospital. She was born July 3, 1948, in Starkville, Miss., to
Maston Levi and China Ray (Yeates) Prewitt.
She was preceded in death by her father; and an infant sister,
Wilda Gale.
She married Deyo W. Warren on March 15, 1978, in Lawton. Gloria
loved her grandchildren, enjoyed gardening, singing, and gospel and bluegrass
music. She was a loving mother and friend to all.
She is survived by her husband of the home; seven children: Melissa
Karen Henry of Eupora, Miss.; Tamila Yvonne Metzger and husband Eric B. of
Wichita Falls, Texas; Deyo William Warren II and wife Cindi of Leander, Texas;
Christopher M. Henry and his girlfriend Shelly McQueen of Elgin; Michael
Anthony Warren of Austin, Texas; Eric Wayne Warren of Leander, Texas; and
Chesley Levi Warren and wife Amy Marie of Geronimo; her mother, China Ray
Prewitt of Eupora, Miss.; five siblings:
Rebecca Carol Doyle and husband Ronald of Brandon, Miss.; Barbara Elaine
Bennett of Eupora, Miss.; Nathan Coleman Prewitt and wife Tracye of Vicksburg,
Miss.; Stephen LeRay Prewitt of Europa, Miss.; and Rachel Anice Blankenship and husband
Anthony of Mt. Hope, Ala.; and eight
grandchildren: Ashlynn, William, Christopher, Chase, Mason, Jack, Emilee and
Ellie-Kate.
Funeral for will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in the
Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Fort Sill National
Cemetery, Elgin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Lawton, Comanche
Co., OK, Obituary
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - April 22, 2017
Retired Warrant Officer Denver C. Stovall, 86, of Lawton, passed
away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 17, 2017. Denver was born in Dallas
on Oct. 15, 1930, to Denver and Mary Katherine Coppage Stovall.
He joined the United States Army in 1949. While in the Army, he met
and married the love of his life, Rosa Marie Bauer Stovall. They were married
in Kusal, Germany, and would spend the next 60 wonderful years together. He
retired from the military in 1971, after proudly serving 20 years and seven
months for his country. He was a good man, an amazing husband and a loving
father and grandfather. He will be remembered for many things, but most of all
for his love and dedication to his family.
Denver was preceded in death by his parents: Denver and Mary
Stovall; his sister, Mary Lee Haley and husband Elton; and two granddaughters:
Adelie and Abigail Kalchik.
Denver is survived by his wife, Rosa M. Stovall of the home; four
daughters: Marie Kalchik and husband Robert of Indiahoma, Jeanniene Simon of
Lawton, Suzette Barnett of Lawton, and Brigette Stovall of Indiahoma; one
brother-in-law, Karl Heinz Bauer and wife Lilo of Germany; one sister-in-law,
Inga Keller and husband Agon of Germany; three nieces: Joanna Bohannon and
husband Bill, Rebecca Romano and husband Fred, and Sherri Page and husband
Wayne all of Texas; one nephew, David Haley and wife Shirley of Alabama; grandsons: Denver Kalchik and wife
Brittany of Cache, Jonathon Kalchik of Illinois, Kristopher Raatz of Michigan, Cody Blankenship of Lawton, Anthony Pla of New York and
Benjamin Barnett and wife Ellisia of Lawton; three granddaughters: Jeannie Tate and husband Montana (Will) of Cache,
Brigette Whitehead and husband Michael of Maryland, and Rachel Blankenship of New York; along with 15
greatgrandchildren who love their Opa very much.
Graveside service for Denver C. Stovall will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
April 25, 2017, at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, with Pastor Jim Roberts
officiating under direction of Whinery-Huddleston Funeral Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Sterling, Comanche
Co., OK, Obituary
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - May 1, 2016
Phyllis Dianne Milam McDonald was born May 9, 1945, in Bennington
to Gordon Ray and Vallie Ruth Blankenship Milam. Mrs. McDonald passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Sterling.
She started school in Miami, Ariz., before graduating from Sterling
High School in 1964. After high school, she went to Draughon's Business School
in Wichita Falls, Texas, where she obtained her degree in 1965. She worked on
Fort Sill as a civil servant for 38 years. Dianne married Bob J. McDonald on
Feb. 4, 1972. The couple was married for 44 years. They built their home in
Sterling shortly after getting married and have lived there ever since. Dianne
and Bob attended Grand Assembly of God Church in Chickasha where she enjoyed
doing her puppet ministry for over 20 years. Dianne was a wonderful woman and
will be dearly missed by all those who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Bob J. McDonald, of the home; a
brother, Gordon Lee Milam and wife Judy, Sterling; a sister, Gwyn Elaine
Steele, Duncan; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Gordon Ray and Vallie
Ruth Milam; her maternal grandparents:
Tom and Ruby Blankenship; and her paternal grandparents: Gene and
Edna Milam.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016, at Grand Assembly of
God Church with Pastor Gary Rogers and Pastor Larry Hatfield officiating.
Burial will follow at Sterling Cemetery
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cotton
2016, Walters, Cotton
Co., OK, Obituary
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - August 9, 2016
Florene Meraline "Meral" (Costen) Thomas was born Aug.
24, 1914, in Tillman County west of Chattanooga to John and Nancy Emmaline
"Emmy" (Lewis) Costen. Meral went to be with her Lord on Monday, Aug.
8, 2016, in Lawton.
Meral grew up in Tillman County, Ryan, Ringling and in Cotton
County where the family settled in the Ahpeatone community. She married Lester
Thomas on Dec. 23, 1933, in Walters. They lived in the Ahpeatone and Emerson
communities west of Walters, where they farmed until health problems caused
them to move to Walters in 2001. Mrs. Thomas was a wife, mother, homemaker and
a helpmate to her husband. She enjoyed cooking and having friends and family
visit. The coffee pot was always on and usually something delicious was served
with the coffee. She was an active member of Emmerson Baptist Church for many
years. She was involved in WMU, served as church clerk and taught Sunday School
for many years. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and
great-greatgrandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester; four
brothers: Clyde, Tommy, Houston and Polk Costen; and five sisters: Ena Harris, Willie Mitchell, Estaline Smith, Geraldine
McCoy and Bell Blankenship.
She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law: Bob and Judith
"Judy" Quickle, and Glenda Garison, all of Walters; two grandsons:
Greg and Shanci Garison of Atoka, Okla.; and Brad and Charisa Garison of
Walters; two step grandsons: David Garison of Interlachen, Fla.; and Joe Dan
Garison of Wichita Falls, Texas; four greatgrandchildren: Conner, Abby, and
Cody Garison of Atoka; and Aubrey Garison Nance and husband Nick of Walters;
one fifth generation great-great-grandchild, Ryker Garison Nance of Walters; two
step great-grandchildren: Andrew Garison of Katy, Texas; and Gabriel Garison of
Wichita Falls; and many extended family members and many friends.
Funeral for Meral Thomas, 101, Walters, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, Walters, with the
Rev. Charlie Kriss and the Rev. Phillip Beard officiating. Burial will be in
Walters Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Creek
2015, Bristow, Creek Co., OK, Funeral
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) Date: September 1, 2015
Virginia Mae Blankenship, 89, Safeway sales clerk, died Aug. 29, 2015.
Services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pioneer Cemetery, Wagoner,
Hersman-Nichols Funeral Home, Wagoner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Sapulpa, Creek
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.siensheltonfh.com/notices/Nolly-Blankenship
Nolly Ann Blankenship, age 79, of
Sapulpa, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the St. John Medical Center in
Tulsa, [Tulsa Co., OK]. She was born
April 25, 1937 in Coalgate, Oklahoma to Clarence Eugene and Fannie Ironee
(Scott) Wolf.
Nolly grew up and received her education
at Bethany graduating in 1954. Nolly married Darrell D. Blankenship on April 3, 1953
in Bethany making their home in Skiatook most of their married
life. She was a telephone operator, worked in sales and a
homemaker. Nolly was an avid reader, enjoyed crochet, playing cards
and dancing. She attended the Freewill Baptist Church.
Nolly was preceded in death by her mother
and father, husbands: Darrell Blankenship and Ernest Blankenship, two brothers, stepson:
Jackie
Lee Blankenship, two daughters, Teresa Lynn Strickland and Dawn Renee Mills.
Nolly is survived by her sons: Rick Blankenship, Bryan Blankenship and Shawn Blankenship, three stepchildren:
Sterling
Blankenship, Michelle Mendez and Wesley Blankenship, sister: Lois Pendergrass, twenty seven
grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Robert Lokey and Shawn Blankenship, officiating. Interment will
follow in the Osage Gardens Cemetery under the direction of the Sien-Shelton
Funeral Home. Music for the services will be: “Go Rest High on That Mountain”
“Lord I Hope This Day Is Good” and “Amazing Grace.” Casket escorts: Dakota Blankenship, Tucker Blankenship, Seth Blankenship, Noah Blankenship, Coltin
Strickland and Elijah Blankenship. Honorary casket escorts: Benjamin
Blankenship, Simon Blankenship, Grayson Blankenship, J.J. Blankenship and Jimmy Blankenship.
Delaware
2015, Grove, Delaware Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Bobby-Frank-Blankenship-103125750
Bobby Frank Blankenship - April 27, 1928 - December 21, 2015 - Grand Lake Villa, Oklahoma
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Garfield
2015, Enid, Garfield Co., OK, Obituary
The Duncan Banner, (OK) Date: March 13, 2015
Louise Stubblefield Bond died peacefully Monday, March 9, 2015,
with family around her after a long journey with alzheimer's. She was born Aug.
13, 1930, in Charleston, Arkansas, to Bert and Hettie (Clevenger) Stubblefield.
The funeral service for Louise will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March
14, 2015, in the Emmanuel Baptist Chapel. The Rev. Wade Burleson will
officiate. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2015, in the
Garden of Memory Cemetery in Charleston, Arkansas, under the direction of
Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home.
Louise had one brother, J. B. Stubblefield Jr., better known as
"Sonny." She loved her brother very much and was so proud of his
military accomplishments as a full Colonel in the U.S. Army They had a
wonderful childhood growing up in this small farming/coal-mining community. She
graduated from the University of Arkansas and pursued a career in education and
then later became a dietician with a private practice and consulting services.
She loved cooking and was always sharing her talents and feeding everyone. She
was a charter member of the Stephens County Medical auxiliary and continued her
volunteer work over 30 years in various hospitals along the way. She became an
active member of the "First Ladies Republican Women's Organization"
on a state and national level. A big highlight of her life was going to the
White House to have tea with Laura Bush.
She shaped her life around her church activities and friends and
developed some wonderful relationships along the way. She was devoted to her
God, her family, and her country. She was passionate about her grandchildren
and leaves them with many special memories. She was fierce, funny, bossy,
nurturing and loving all at once. She is a lot to miss and we are so thankful
for her life and love as she rests in peace with our Heavenly Father. Hugs to
you Mimi! Hope they wear red, white and blue up there ...
Louise is survived by her brother Col. J. B. Stubblefield Jr. and
family of San Antonio; her children, Carol Bond Zaloudek and husband, Tim, of
Enid, Larry and Robbin Bond, of Edmond, and Gary and Sheila Bond, of
Stillwater. Grandchildren are: Haley
and Nathan Huddleston, of Stillwater, Natalie Blankenship
, and Heather Bond, both, of Edmond, Blake Bond, of Denver, Brian Bond, of
Dallas, Tessa Bond, of Austin, Tara Zaloudek, of Oklahoma City, and Mitch and
Ryan Zaloudek and daughter Maye, of Enid. Great-grandchildren are Hunter and
Conner Huddleston, of Stillwater.
She was preceded in death by her parents J. B. Stubblefield Sr. and
Hettie Clevenger Stubblefield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Garvin
2016, Elmore City, Garvin Co., OK, Obituary
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat (OK) - July 26, 2016
Jordan Michael Jackson of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Billy
and Lisa (Turner) Jackson on December 3, 1994 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and
passed from this life on July 23, 2016 at the age of 21 years.
Jordan grew up and attended school in Elmore City, Oklahoma. He
attended Vo-Tech in Wayne where he studied auto body repair. Jordan worked in
home construction. In his spare time he enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, and
spending time with his friends.
Jordan was preceded in death by his mother Lisa Jackson; and
grandfather Daryl Studdard
Jordan is survived by his father Billy Jackson; sister Sarah
Jackson of Pauls Valley, Okla.; grandparents
Jackie Studdard and Gary
Blankenship of Foster, Okla.;
Denise McKee and Derrell of Elmore City, Okla.; Benny and Susan Turner of
Elmore City, Okla; niece Elisabeth Gail Lambert aunts Kari Wilson and husband
Ron of Elmore City, Okla.; Jennifer Riddle and husband Mark of Elmore City,
Okla.; uncle Brian Hayes of Elmore City, Okla.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 10:00
a.m. in the Foster Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grady
2015, Alex, Grady Co., OK, Obituary
Sidney William “Sid” Hill, 94, of Alex, died Tuesday, October 6,
2015 in Oklahoma City, [Oklahoma
Co., OK]. The son of Abner
D. Hill and Victoria (Fitzpatrick) Hill, he was born July 19, 1921 in
Blanchard, Oklahoma.
Sid married the love of his life, Mittie Louese Clark on August 6,
1943 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Sid was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard
and served during World War II. He received the American Area Campaign Medal,
Phillipine Liberation Medal with one Bronze Star, Asiatic Pacific Campaign
Medal with one Bronze Star, and the Good Conduct Medal. He worked as a Cargo
Agent for Braniff Airlines and retired after more than 30 years of service. In
his spare time, Sid enjoyed farming and ranching. He was a member of the Midway
Baptist Church, Teamsters Union, and American Legion. Sid’s passion was music
and he loved playing the guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bass.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of nearly 61
years, Mittie Hill; one son, Jerry Hill; a grandson, Jason Mayo; a son-in-law,
Gerry Mayo; and his brothers and sisters.
Sid is survived by his three daughters,
Jackie Rowe and her husband, Jacques, of Edmond, Jeannie Mayo of Purcell, and Judy Blankenship and her husband, Rick, of Fort Worth, Texas; eleven grandchildren, Michael Rowe and his
wife, Jennifer, of Harrah, Daniel Rowe and his wife, Lucinda, of Oklahoma City,
Tamatha Simons and her husband, Eddie, of Edmond, David Mayo of Edmond, Sara
Dewbre and her husband, Billy, of Dibble, Becky McElhaney of Purcell, Hannah
Martinez and her husband, David, of Purcell, Thomas Mayo of Norman, Ruth Mayo
of Purcell, Kyle Blankenship of Lubbock, Texas, and Garrett Blankenship of Minot, North Dakota; twenty-six great
grandchildren; and many other loved ones and friends.
Graveside memorial service and burial with military honors will be
at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2015, at the Dibble Cemetery. Cremation
arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Amber, Grady
Co., OK, Obituary
The Express Star, (Chickasha, OK) - December 12, 2016
James Wayne Blaine, 62, of Amber, known as Jim or J.W., was born on
January 28, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Reynold James Blaine
and Opal Laverne (Blankenship) Blaine. He passed away surrounded by his family Sunday, December 11, 2016
at his home in Amber, Oklahoma.
Jim grew up in Midwest City and graduated from Midwest City High
School in 1972. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers Organization and played
for two years, then returned to Oklahoma.
He married Debbie Bonsall and from this union his son, Ryan, was
born. On October 13, 1980, Jim married Reginia Carole Morrison and they had 36
years together.
Jim worked as a machinist and field service technician for Cameron
Ironworks. He worked in the oil and gas industry for more than 25 years. He
went on to work for Flintco as an assistant superintendent, retiring in 2008
due to health problems.
He liked fishing, golf and old movies, especially John Wayne
movies. He loved sports of all kinds and had coached various sports for each of
his children and some of his grandchildren. He was proud of his American Indian
heritage and his Pawnee name was Ku-rux Sa-waaki, which means "Young
Spotted Bear".
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Reynold James Blaine.
He was loved and will be missed by his wife of the home, Reginia;
daughters, Dana James and husband, Ben, of Chickasha and Lydia Blaine of Amber;
sons, Ryan Blaine of Mustang and Levi Blaine and wife, Adrienne, of Amber;
grandchildren, Ethan James, Stanton James, Abbey James and Ryleigh Blaine;
mother, Opal Martin of Oklahoma City; and other extended family and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17,
2016 at Son Rise Baptist Church with Bob Gordon officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Blanchard, Grady Co., OK, Obituary
Nancy Ellen Collins, 92, of Blanchard, died Monday, August 31,
2015, in Blanchard. The daughter of Robert Lee Dennie and Anner (Johnston)
Dennie, she was born August 10, 1923 in Konawa, Oklahoma.
Nancy worked many years on her dairy farm. In her spare time, she
enjoyed embroidery, gardening, watching hummingbirds, and going to the casino.
Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family, especially her
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence
Collins; one son, Barry Collins; her son-in-law, Sonny Brandt; two sisters, Mildred Bullington and Anice Blankenship; and two brothers, Gene Dennie and Wade
Dennie.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Debbie Brandt, of Blanchard;
daughter-in-law, Angie Collins, of Washington; five grandchildren, Michelle
Norman and her husband, Mike, of Amber, Chad Brandt of Moore, Cheyenne Collins
of Choctaw, Courtney Collins of Choctaw, and Nick Collins of Blanchard; six
great-grandchildren, Cameron, Maegan, Sadie, Reagan, Cambrey, and Lane; one
brother, Tom Dennie and his wife, Roberta, of California; and many other loved
ones and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 4,
2015 at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. Burial will follow in
the Blanchard Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Chickasha, Grady
Co., OK, Obituary
The Express Star, (Chickasha, OK) - February 15, 2016
Martha Jean Schenk of Chickasha passed away at home surrounded by
her family on February 12, 2016. She was born Martha Jean Smallwood on October
18, 1939 in Broxton, Oklahoma to Martha Dora Reiss and Grover Newton Smallwood.
She graduated from Chickasha High School in 1957. Upon graduation,
Martha Jean married Ed Schenk of Chickasha. Together they raised three children
- Kari, Rod and Karla. Martha Jean was a devoted mother who could often be
found at basketball games, 4-H & FFA events and stock shows across the
country supporting her children.
In 1990, Martha Jean united with her best friend in life Dr. Linda
Johnson. Together they built a home and shared their lives together with their
children and many friends who became family. They split their time between
their home in Chickasha and their cherished house overlooking Lake Texhoma,
which Martha Jean considered a little bit of heaven. Martha Jean loved to fish
and garden, spending time with her beloved grandchildren and caring for her
dogs, cats, chickens and koi.
A gentle and compassionate soul, Martha Jean had a lifelong passion
of caring for the elderly. Besides caring for her own parents, she founded
Helping Hands, a home health care agency, in 1990 where she cared for many as
if they were her own family.
Martha Jean is preceded in death by her parents, brother Butch
Smallwood and sister Ruth Brennan.
She is survived by Dr. Linda Johnson, her daughter and son-in-law
Kari & Tim Henricks, son and daughter-in-law Rod & Stephanie Schenk,
daughter and son-in-law, Karla & Mark Chaffin, and grandchildren Colton
Henricks, Braden Henricks, Brittni Boyer, Tyler Schenk, Sage Schenk, and Ella
Chaffin. As well she is survived by her sisters
Jackie Wege and Elizabeth
Blankenship and many loving
nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Martha Jean's life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 16 at the First Baptist Church of Verden.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rush Springs, Grady Co., OK, Obituary
The Jonesboro Sun, (AR) Date: August 15, 2015
James "JJ" Shepard, 64, of Rush Springs, Okla., passed
away Aug. 12, 2015, in Oklahoma City, [Oklahoma
Co., OK].
Mr. Shepard was the owner-operator of ARKMO Livestock Market. He
was a member of the National Auctioneers Association, licensed in both Arkansas
and Missouri, United States Team Roping Championships, Quails Unlimited and
Farm Bureau. He was involved in team penning and team roping competitions. He
loved spending time with his family and going on trail rides with his two
granddaughters. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marlow, Okla.
On Aug. 2, 1969, he married Hilma Kirby (now Shepard) in
Pocahontas. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Heather Castle
and son-in-law, Kerry Castle, both of Rush Springs; two granddaughters, Chloeva
and Kinley Castle of Rush Springs; a brother, Ray Dean Shepard of Doniphan,
Mo.; several nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Cloeva
Lorene Blankenship Shepard.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the Ermert
Funeral Home in Corning, with the Rev. Richard Robinson officiating. Burial
will follow services in Richwoods Cemetery at Corning.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greer
+2015, Willow, Greer Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.greerfuneral.com/ObituaryDetails.aspx?did=67a76078-ca80-4fae-a18b-ea2c48eb32d9
Ruby Lorene Blankenship, age 94, of Willow, passed away Friday evening, September 25,
2015, at her residence, northeast of Willow. Mrs. Blankenship was born in
Quanah, Texas on October 16, 1920, to Wendell and Opal (Arrington) McGee.
As a child, the family moved to their farm northeast of Willow.
During her senior year at Ocina, Ruby married the love of her life, J. E. Blankenship, and they spent the next seventy-four
wonderful years together before his death on November 24, 2011. After their
marriage, they established their home northeast of Willow where J. E. farmed.
Ruby was a farmwife in all ways. She hoed the cotton, drove the tractors,
hauled the hay, fed the cattle and anything else to help on the farm. In her
spare time, Ruby enjoyed working with her flowers, but the special times were
spent with her family and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Velma Blair; two
brothers, Leon McGee and Lee McGee; one son-in-law, Ron Fair and one daughter-in-law, Shirley Blankenship.
She is survived by three children,
Donnie Blankenship and wife Judy of Willow, Jean Fair of Yukon and Mikie
Blankenship of Willow; eight grandchildren, Tammy Blankenship, Shawn Mosley and husband Larry, Shalynna Blankenship, LaGenna Attebery and husband Mike, Lewis
Berry, Melissa Vaught and husband Rodney, Blaine Litle and Craig Litle and wife
Laura; eleven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one sister,
Juanita Hopper of Mangum along with many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2015, at
the Willow Church of Christ with Ken Hamilton officiating. Interment will
follow at the Willow Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of
Mangum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Haskell
+2017, Kinta, Haskell
Co., OK, Obituary
McAlester News-Capital & Democrat (OK) - March 30, 2017
John W. Clawser, of Kinta, was born on June 26, 1946, in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Robert Elias and Hilda Mae (Barto) Clawser and passed
away Monday, March 27, 2017, in Stigler,
[Haskell Co., OK] at the age of 70.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Jim
Clawser.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Clawser, of the home; two daughters, Katie Davison and husband,
Jerry, of Porum, and Karen
Blankenship and husband, Brad, of
Kinta; one sister, Patricia Hanshaw and husband, Richard, of Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania; one brother, Robert Elias Clawser Jr., of Mechanicsburg; nine grandchildren, Victoria, Tayler and
Tannah Davison, and Jordan, Bryce, Noah, Kenslee, Elias and Dylan Blankenship , and numerous nieces, nephews, and
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 31, at
Palestine Cemetery with Randy Callaway, Susan Callaway, John Callaway and David
Wilson officiating. Memorial services will follow at Palestine Community
Church. Pallbearers will be Brad Blankenship, Jerry Davison, Sean Callaway, Brian
Callaway, Scott Callaway, Sam Callaway and Nathan Dennison. Honorary pallbearers will be Jordan,
Bryce, Noah, Eli and Dylan Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson
+2015, Altus, Jackson Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Altus Times from July 29 to July
30, 2015
Funeral service for Imogene King, 86,
of Altus, will be held at the Lowell Tims Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, July
30, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Doug Altom and Erin Martinez officiating. Burial
will be at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell Tims Funeral
Home.
Mrs. King passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at her home in
Altus. Imogene King was born to Albert and Lettie (Bartlett) Blankenship in
Ozark on Aug. 28, 1928.
She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and attended school
at the Ozark School until the fifth grade and graduated from Friendship High
School in 1946. She married Andrew E. King in Mangum on Nov. 10, 1945 and he
passed away on Oc. 2, 2001. Imogene was a exceptionally skilled seamstress, she
spent several years as a supervisor at the Kellwood plant, a former clothing
factory in Altus. She was a licensed Beautician and also owned her own shop.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Altus and a long time active member
of Friendship Baptist Church serving as a teacher and youth leader. She and her
husband sang as a couple for many years at church, funerals and weddings until
his death, Music was a big part of her family. She was a devoted homemaker and
an avid gardener, she took great pride in her flowers and her beautiful yard.
Imogene was a creative person, fearless of attempting almost any project. She
was a dedicated Oklahoma City Thunder fan and enjoyed visiting with her friends
and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; four brothers, Monroe, Hubert, Johnny and A. Q. Blankenship; and a sister, Evelyn Ewing.
Survivors include a son, Jim King and wife Helen of Altus; a
daughter, Rita and husband Gordon Smalts of Altus; four grandchildren, Perry
Smalts of Mustang, Jeana and husband Mike Conn of Duncan, Shellie and husband
Curtis Thornton of Duncan and Shawn Whorton of New Orleans, La.; seven
great-grandchildren, Andrew Smalts, Raylee Conn, Jackson Conn, Jacob Conn,
Collin Thornton, Garrett Thornton and Hunter Whorton; and many other relatives
and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kingfisher
2016, Hennessey, Kingfisher
Co., OK, Obituary
The Press of Atlantic City, (NJ) - July 22, 2016
Dawn G. Moore, age 34, a resident of Hennessey, OK, passed away
Sunday, July 17, 2016. She was born in Atlantic City, NJ.
She was a graduate of Egg Harbor Township High School, class of
2000. She loved the color pink, was an avid sports player, loved cars and
racing them, and enjoyed working in every facet of the auto industry. Dawn was
of the Jewish faith.
Dawn was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ernie and Gloria
Moore, and Joe and Sylvia Melanson.
Dawn is survived by her parents, Peter Moore of Ocean Springs, and
Gail (John) Youngman of Long Beach; her fiance,
Bryon Blankenship of Hennessey, OK; her step-son, Eli
Blankenship ; her brother, Sam
Moore of Ocean Springs; her sister, Brandi Moore of Diamondhead; her niece and
nephew, Bella Moore and Adam Moore.
Funeral service will be on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 1:30pm, at the
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach. Burial will be
in Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Le Flore
2015, Poteau, Le
Flore Co., OK, Obituary
Published in Poteau Daily News on Aug. 12,
2015
Ronald Lee Dill, 70, of Poteau died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, in
Poteau. He was born July 20, 1945, at Monroe to Stanley and Hazel (Dunn) Dill.
He had a mechanical engineering degree from Southern Methodist University and
was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Patricia of the home; two sons,
Reagan and wife Julie Dill of Sachse, Texas, and Justin and wife Julie Dill of
Monroe; a brother, Denver Blake Dill of Monroe; sister, LaJuan
Blankenship of Fort Worth,
Texas; five grandchildren, Jordan Dill, Shelby Dill, Taylor Rhodes, Rachel
Rhodes and Riley Dill; a host of other family members, friends and loved
ones.
Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Springhill
Baptist Church, Howe, with Brother Larry Stacy officiating. Burial will be in
Monroe Cemetery, Monroe.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lajuan W. Blankenship – b.26Jun1937 - Fort
Worth, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MBR-3M3
Relatives,
J. Blankenship, Lo Juan Blankenship.
+2015, Spiro, Le Flore Co., OK, Obituary
http://swtimes.com/obituaries/shirley-blankenship
Shirley Blankenship,
of Spiro was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Lecompte, La., to Louis Edward and Rose
Viola (Terrell) Williams and passed away Jan. 30, 2015, in Fort Smith [Sebastian Co., AR] at the age of 78.
She is survived by one daughter,
Gina Huff and husband Clark of Spiro; three sons, Eddie Blankenship and wife Trinka of Spiro, Curtis Blankenship
and wife Ruby of Cowlington, Okla., and Jon Blankenship and
wife Honei of Spiro; two sisters, Darline McNeil of Tyler, Texas, and Glenda
Monroe and husband Frank of Pineville, La.; 17 grandchildren, Lee
Blankenship and wife Abbey,
Linzy Wylie and husband Caleb, Linlee
Blankenship, Lily Blankenship, Michelle Carter and husband David, Eugene Blankenship, Candice Irons, Dana Blankenship, George Blankenship,
Allen Blankenship, Jacee Lowe and husband Ethan, Cade Blankenship, Ethan Blankenship,
Regan Huff, Haley Huff, Toby Huff and Jared Huff; one great-grandchild, Cole
Anthony Blankenship; father to
her children, Rucker
Blankenship of Stigler; and
numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Thomas
Louis Williams.
Shirley had a passion for teaching children to read. She taught
school for more than 26 years while teaching at Florida, Louisiana and the
Spiro school system for 22 years. She was a member of Spiro Baptist Church and
was very active in her Christian faith. Shirley also loved reading and writing
poetry, and she loved her family and friends dearly.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m Monday at First Baptist Church with
Mr. Clark Huff and the Rev. Eddie Blankenship officiating.
Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Mallory-Martin
Funeral Home in Spiro.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Wister, Le Flore Co., OK, Obituary
Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) Date: May 27, 2015
Randi Kathleen Thompson, 30, of Wister died Saturday, May 23, 2015,
in Poteau. She was born Sept. 15,
1984, in Poteau. She worked in sales.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Evans & Miller Funeral Home
Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Reichert Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Bryan, Bradly, Casey and Jamin Thompson, Carl Odom, Jason Wooten, Correy
Harris, Tyler Kirkpatrick, Joe Wade and Zeke Norman.
She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Davis of Wister; her father,
Hal Thompson of Van Buren; a sister, Abby Cornell; and brothers, Bryan Thompson of Hodgen, Billy, Shawn, Taylor, Tommy and Collin Blankenship and Jason and Johnnie Cornell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lincoln
2017, Chandler, Lincoln
Co., OK, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Evelyn-Blankenship-104760842
Evelyn Blankenship
- October 14, 1943 - May 6, 2017- Oklahoma
Funeral Service in Chandler, Oklahoma MAY 13. 02:00 PM Kingdom Hall
of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1015 S Rozell Lane Chandler, OK, US, 74834, with
Brother Gary Miller officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Chandler, Lincoln
Co., OK, Funeral
http://www.parksbrothers.net/obituaries/Evelyn-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Evelyn Blankenship, Chandler,
Oklahoma, resident was born October 14, 1943, in Taos, New Mexico, and departed
this life May 6, 2017, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 73
years. Evelyn was the daughter of James A. and Flora Elizabeth (Pringle) Watts.
She married David Blankenship on March 25,
1963, in Chandler, Oklahoma. Evelyn worked in retail sales for many years.
Her parents, and two sisters, preceded
Evelyn in death.
Survivors include her husband, David Blankenship of the home; one
son and daughter-in-law, David and Rebecca Blankenship of Spring
Branch, Texas; one brother Clarence Watts of El Paso, Texas; one sister,
Patricia Taylor of Las Cruces, New Mexico; other relatives and many friends.
A memorial service will be held 2:00
P.M., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in
Chandler, with Brother Gary Miller officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler, Oklahoma.
John David
Blankenship – b.15Oct1965 – Chandler, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPLD-JRX
Relatives - Anne
Blankenship, Dave Blankenship, Evelyn Watts Blankenship, Jr John D.
Blankenship, Jrjohn D. Blankenship, P. Rebecca Blankenship, Paula R.
Blackenship, Rebecca Rebecca Blankenship.
+2016, Prague, Lincoln Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=158560624
Myrla Anita
Rohling was born on July 10, 1936, in Mulvane,
Kansas, and departed this life on Thursday, February 18, 2016, in Okemah,
[Okfuskee Co.,] Oklahoma, at the age of 79. She was the daughter of Ernest and Velma (Jain) Blankenship,
Myrla was a
resident of Prague. She married Ralph Herman Rohling on November 10, 1964.
Myrla loved working in her yard and enjoyed fishing, but her favorite passtime
was her dogs, especially her beloved JoJo.
Myrla's parents,
husband, and one brother, Gary Blankenship preceded her in death.
Survivors
include: sons, Kelly Rohling of Prague, Scott Rohling of Prague and Randy
Barnett of Tecumseh; one brother, Bennie
Blankenship; two sisters, Treva Evans and Mary Sands; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; other family and
friends.
Logan
2017, Guthrie, Logan
Co., OK, Obituary
Guthrie News Leader (OK) - September 9, 2017
Darrell Wayne Biggs passed away September 4, 2017 after a
courageous battle with ALS with his loving family by his side. He was born on
September 20, 1952 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Charlie and Imogene (Moad) Biggs.
Darrell lived in Guthrie his entire life, he graduated from Guthrie
High School in 1970, while in high school he was active in FFA and was FFA
State Farmer. In 1971 he attended Southwest Automotive School where he studied
Diesel Repair. He married Linda Shinpoch on July 14, 1973 in Guthrie. Darrell
was the County Commissioner for Logan County District 2 and at the age of 20
was the youngest elected official in the State of Oklahoma. He attended
numerous schools for Hazmat training. From 1988-1991 Darrell worked for the
City of Guthrie as Landfill Foreman. He was employed with Environmental
Restoration as a heavy equipment operator until his illness.
Darrell was preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin and Edith
Moad and Carl and Irene Biggs.
Survivors include his parents Charlie and Imogene Biggs of Guthrie,
wife Linda of the home in Guthrie, his 2 daughters Julie Dickson-Grauberger and
husband Tim of Edmond and Jana Lynn Wanzer and husband Kelly of Guthrie, sister
Sharon Riebe and husband Michael of Guthrie, 5 grandchildren, Kayleigh Dickson and
fiancée James Fox, Kristyn Dickson, Kamri Dickson, Dakota Wanzer and fiancée
Macey Edelen and Zane Wanzer and sister in law Karen Ochs and husband Dennis.
He is also survived by his nieces,
Jackie and Andy Wolfington, Allison and Elliott Murray, Nikki and Chris Blankenship, Lindsey and Patrick Mallory and Jill and
Kyle White and his mother in law Frances Young-Field and husband Bob.
Services were held at 10:30 AM, Friday, September 8, 2017 at Hayes
Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Gene Owen officiating. Burial followed at
Summit View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Love
+2015, Marietta, Love Co., OK, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=146737881
Patsy Ruth
Thompson was born April 17, 1928 at Rubottom, the
daughter of S. A. “Bill” Blankenship and Mollie Lillian Taliaferro Blankenship. She passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in Mercy Health Love County,
Marietta, at the age of 87.
Patsy had been
a resident of Love County most of her life. She and O.K. “Knox” Thompson, Jr.
were married at Courtney, OK on March 25, 1944, and he preceded her in death on
February 23, 1998. Mrs. Thompson had been an employee of Marietta Sportswear,
Little Brownie Cookie Factory and was retired from Michelin. She loved music,
especially playing the piano, and in her younger years also enjoyed quilting
and gardening. Patsy was a member of the Rubottom Baptist Church.
In addition to
her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mary Elizabeth
Thompson; and two brothers, Earl Wayne
Blankenship and Billy Ray
Blankenship.
She is survived
by two sons, Ron Thompson of Rubottom and Waylan Thompson of Odessa, TX;
daughter, Lou Ann Fox of Ardmore, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Sam A. and Ann Blankenship, also of
Ardmore; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Toney Hearell of Rubottom and Peggy and Charles McConnell of Duncan, OK; five grandchildren; and several
great-grandchildren.
Serving as
casket bearers will be Harold Greene, Cody Greene, Larry Fox, Kenny Carlile,
Larry Gilcrease, and Casey Thom
Major
2016, Ringwood, Major
Co., OK, Obituary
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3546923&fh_id=14204
Longtime Ringwood resident, Vergie L. Blankenship, age 83, passed away Wednesday January 6, 2016, at the Noble Health Care Center, [Cleveland Co., OK]. Vergie LaWanda Barrick was born April 2,
1932 in Arapaho, OK, the 3rd daughter of 5 born to Claud Stewart Barrick and
Ida Florene (Burton) Barrick.
As a young girl, she learned the value of hard work, side by side
with her family in the cotton fields. She grew up in Arapaho and attended
school there, graduating in 1950. She later married Willie B.
Blankenship and they made
their home in Clinton. For several years, Vergie and her husband owned and
operated the “B & V” Thrift Store in Clinton. By the time Willie had
retired, they decided it was time for a change and moved to Ringwood in the mid
1980’s.
Vergie was a gifted artist who enjoyed drawing, embroidery and
sewing. She loved cooking, gardening, camping, anything to do with horses, and
her beloved dogs. She was a talented musician and would play the banjo while
Willie played the guitar, along with her father Claud playing his fiddle. She
never missed a good card game. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Willie B.
Blankenship; Her parents,
Claud and Ida Barrick and 3 sisters, Florene Carr, Irene Barrick and Jayne
Barrick.
Vergie leaves behind: Her sister, Claudeen McLaughlin of Clinton;
Several close cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of other family and
friends.
Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Thursday,
January 7, 2016, at the Glenwood Cemetery near Ringwood, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Willie B., 74, 15Dec1924 - 11Jun1999, Ringwood, Major, OK, OK-444-28-3336
Mayes
+2015, Chouteau, Mayes Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Times, (Pryor, OK) Date: March 10, 2015
Funeral services for Willie Mae Wishard, 81, of Chouteau, will be
held on Wednesday, March 11, 10 a.m. at Chouteau United Methodist Church. The
Rev. Connie Taylor will officiate and burial will follow at Chouteau West
Cemetery, Chouteau.
Wishard was born Sept. 10, 1933 in Chouteau to William
"Bill" and Flossie (Blankenship) Croft. She died March 7, in Chouteau at the age of 81.
She was a lifetime resident of Chouteau. She attended school there
and graduated from Chouteau High School with the class of 1952. She was married
to Riley Wishard on Aug. 12, 1950 in Chouteau; he preceded her in death on May
18, 2006. Wishard worked at St. John Medical Center for 48 years and had
achieved the position of Secretary #7. She retired twice, but both times the
hospital called her back to train the people that had taken her place. She was
very dedicated employee and was very well thought of by all her peers. She was
a very loyal member of Chouteau United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday
school teacher and a junior church teacher. She was also a member of the Red
Hat Society, United Methodist Women (UMW) and "Parents of Murdered
Children". She liked to spend time on the lake, but most important to her
was the time she got to spend with her family.
She is survived by one son Roger Wishard of Chouteau; daughter
Ellen Vanbrunt of Chouteau; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one
great-great -grandchild; sister Jane Myers of Sacramento, Calif.;, sister Wilma
Lynch and husband Richard of Chouteau; brother Homer Croft and wife Diane of
Chouteau; sister Linda Moon and husband Bill of Pryor; sister Sue Atchley and
husband Jerry of Mazie and brother Forrest Croft of San Diego, Calif.
In addition to her husband, Riley, she was preceded in death by her
parents; daughters Beverly Wishard Meeker, and Carol June Stohler; son Billy
Ray Wishard ; and sister Virginia Taylor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McClain
2017, Blanchard, McClain
Co., OK, Obituary
Thomas Eugene “Cowboy” Buff, 62, of Blanchard, died Friday, January
13, 2017, at his home. The son of Clarence Buff and Mary Edna (McKern) Buff, he
was born July 26, 1954 in McAlester, Oklahoma.
Tom married the love of his life, Rosalee Beatrice James, on June
10, 1975, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He worked as a supply clerk for Central
Plumbing Supply for over 21 years. Tom was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist
Church in Blanchard. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and
being in the outdoors, camping and fishing. Tom enjoyed watching sports and was
an avid OU fan. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family
and friends, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who
knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Alonzo
Buff.
Tom is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rosalee Buff of Blanchard;
two daughters, Linda Kay Buff of
Texas, and Rosanne Blankenship and her husband, Hoyt, of Oklahoma City; two sons, David Buff of
Blanchard, and Clarence Buff and his wife, Ashley, of Texas; fourteen
grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda Eberle and her
husband, Larry, of Missouri, and Linda Joyce Buff of Bixby; two brothers, Bill
Buff of Eufaula, and Charles Buff and his wife, Marina, of Florida; numerous
nieces and nephews; and many other loved ones and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at 10:00
AM, Monday, January 16, 2017, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Blanchard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Purcell, McClain Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.wilsonlittle.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2926439&fh_id=14204
Bri Blankenship,
age 26 of Purcell, passed away Saturday January 24, 2015. Briannon Marie Hill
was born May 4, 1988 in Oklahoma City, OK, the older of 2 children of Scott
Alan Hill and Mignon Marie (Waldrip) Hill.
Bri spent her early childhood and began school in Yukon. Her family
settled in Purcell in 2001 and Bri graduated from Purcell High School in 2006.
After school, she took some classes at O.C.C.C. and Rose State. Bri was a
wonderful mother to Deiken, her 5 year old son. She cherished him and worked hard to provide for his every
need.
On November 1, 2014, Bri married
the love of her life, Rev.
Justin Blankenship, and she
felt such peace as her family was complete. She loved the Lord, and boldly
shared her love for Christ, impacting many. She loved people and especially
enjoyed working with young people. Bri was a faithful member of the Landmark
Church in Purcell. She had such a heart for worship and was so encouraging and
inspiring in leading others to the Lord. Bri and Justin were a good team, and
they dreamed of their future and how God could use them. Bri was a bright soul
and a friend to many and now she stands in the presence of God.
She was preceded in death by: Her grandparents, Nana (Carolyn) and
Papa Jim Heartsill and Great grandpa, Papa Charles Fisher.
Bri leaves behind: Her husband,
Justin, of the home; Her greatest joy, Deiken of the home; Her parents, Scott and Mignon Hill of Purcell;
Brother, Curtis Hill of Purcell; Grandparents, Keith and Betty Berry of Yukon;
Great grandparents, Othela and Cecil Lowell of Del City; Great aunts, Charlene
Eyler of Del City; Shirley and Jerry Roberts of Brownwood, TX Great Uncles, Don
and Jackie Walker of Minco, OK; Harry and Vickie Waldrip of Choctaw, OK; Ozell
and Denise Berry of Oklahoma City; Matt and Vett Berry of OKC; 2 Aunts, Mikala
Watkins of Yukon and Kathy Fisher of Bethany; 3 uncles, Dahl Hendrickson and
wife Kimber of Minco, Les Wortham of Yukon and Roshad Berry of OKC; Adopted Grandmother,
Thurza Gruver of Yukon, OK Numerous cousins and a host of other family and
friends.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January
28, 2015, at Landmark Church, 1106 W. Grant, Purcell, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McCurtain
+2017, Broken Bow, McCurtain
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Betty-Jo-Blankenship-104401110
Betty Jo Blankenship,
March 29, 1925 - January 25, 2017, Broken Bow, Oklahoma
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Garvin, McCurtain
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/George-Dutch-Bryant-104531481
George "Dutch" Oran Bryant was born April 17, 1945 in
Garvin, OK the son of George W. Bryant and Emily M. (Box) Bryant and had lived
the last 50 years in the Garvin area.
Dutch was a former pastor of the Family of God Non Denominational
Church and a heavy equipment operator. He loved working, fishing, hunting,
watching old westerns and visiting with his family and friends.
Dutch was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Albert
Bryant and Billy Ray Bryant.
Survivors include: sons: Kim Bryant & wife Anita of Antlers,
OK; James Bryant & wife, Breanna of Idabel, OK; daughters: Schellye Bryant, Kellye Blankenship
& husband James and Shawna Bryant all of Konawa, OK; a sister, Sue Carter of
Garvin, OK; nineteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren along with a
host of other family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Murray
2017, Sulphur, Murray
Co., OK, Obituary
The Daily Ardmoreite, (Ardmore, OK) - April 9, 2017
Maxine Lannom, a resident of Sulphur was born August 14, 1923, in
the Red Oak Community North of Sulphur, Okla. to Amos Luther and Annie Julie
(Sparks) Arms. She passed away Thursday April 6, 2017, at Ardmore, [Carter Co.,] Okla. at the age of 93 years 7 months and
22 days.
Maxine was the ninth of 11 children. She grew up in the Red Oak
Community where she attended school until 7th grade when she transferred to
Sulphur High School. After her marriage to Harold Lannom at Austin, Texas, on
April 23, 1943, they lived in Platt National Park, where Harold was employed.
They moved into the Sulphur city limits in 1957. She worked for her sister and
brother-in-law, James and Opal Howe, and helped to open Sooner Foods where she
worked for 15 years. She had worked as a volunteer for the Callaway Nursing
Home while her mother was a resident there.
Maxine had worked as a receptionist for Dunn Funeral and later
Clagg Funeral Home for over 15 years. She was a lifelong member of the Vinita
Ave Church of Christ. She had been a member of the Oaklawn OHCE for over 60 years,
the Historical Society, and a former member of Artist of the Arbuckles, and the
Firemen's Auxiliary Maxine was a longtime cancer survivor.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold on
February 9, 1997; four brothers: Hubert, Buford, Loyd and Roy Arms; five
sisters: Hazel Bass, Opal Howe, Christene Pilgram, Bertie and Mary Lue Arms;
her sons-in-law: Dave Anderson and Clellon Lyons.
Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Lannom and Bobbye of
Newcastle, Okla.; daughters, Linda Boyer of Ardmore, Okla., and Gail Anderson
of Ardmore, Okla.; brother and sister-in-law, Glen and JoAnn Arms, of Davis,
Okla.; brother-in-law and his wife, DeLannom and Ruth of Sulphur, Okla.;
sister-in-law, Maxine Morton of Sulphur, Okla.; six grandchildren: Jamie
Montgomery and husband, Matt of Gentry, Ark., Robert Lannom of Newcastle,
Okla., Shawn Boyer and wife, Holly of Ardmore, Okla., Clint Boyer of Ardmore,
Okla., Chris Lyons of Houston, Texas, and Kevin Lyons of Ardmore, Okla.; seven great-grandchildren, Ryan Lannom,
Mattie Montgomery, Kelsey
Blankenship, Jarod Boyer,
Logan Lyons, Noah Lyons and Collin Koehn; three great-great-grandchildren many
nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday at Vinita Ave. Church of Christ
with Allan Wynn and Richard Day officiating. Her grandchildren will serve as
pallbearers. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of
DeArman Funeral Home of Sulphur, Okla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Muskogee
2017, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) - April 26, 2017
Loyd Jr Clopton, 81, of Fort Gibson, OK, was born June 22, 1935 at
Fort Gibson, OK, the son of Sam and Bertha (Brondage) Clopton and died Monday,
April 24, 2017 at Muskogee.
Loyd was a long time resident of Fort Gibson. On June 22, 1935 he
married Deno Lucille Logston in Miami, OK. Prior to retirement, Loyd was a
heavy equipment operator. For the last several years he was a regular at the
Farmer's Market selling produce.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Glen Clopton; two
sisters, Wanda Maddocks, Lorene Osgood; daughter,
Tammy Blankenship; granddaughter, Catherine Spencer; twin
great-grandsons, Henry and Devon; daughter-in-law, Marie Clopton; and nephew,
Jerry Clopton.
Survivors include his wife, Deno, of the home; children, Loyd
Clopton of Muskogee, Tina Lumpkins of Porter, Mark Hoyd, Dorena Chambers and
husband, Johnnie, John Clopton, Jim Clopton, Glen Clopton and wife, Trisha, all
of Muskogee; special daughters, Tommie Beavers of Porter, Trena Clopton of
Muskogee; brothers, Gene Clopton and Jimmy Clopton both of Fort Gibson;
sisters, Ann Smith of Lubbock, Linda Snow of El Paso, Joyce Jordan of Sand
Springs, Judy Yandell of Santa Maria, CA. Jr was known as "Junebug"
to his grandchildren, those surviving him are: Tonya Alvarez, Ashley Lumpkins,
Justin, Dustin, Austin, and Westin Storm, Chelsea Clopton, Bradley Burkett,
Michael Durossette, and Samantha Sanchez; 22 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2017
at Lescher-Millsap Funeral Service Chapel in Fort Gibson with Reverend Pat Ford
officiating. Pallbearers will be Billy Hughes, Jeremy James, David Hughes, Randy
Clopton, Justin Storm, Austin Storm, and Westin Storm. Honorary pallbearers
will be Charlie Hughes, Johnnie Chambers, Rockey Jones, Matt Nail, Jeff McLain
and Hoy Storm. Burial will be in South Bethel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) Date: January 19, 2015
Alice Baker Parker, 90, died January 18, 2015 surrounded by her
loved ones; she was a magnificent woman who left a legacy of love and adventure
to all she touched. She "seized the day" and encouraged others to
follow her example. She never met a stranger and acted with a generosity of
spirit that is seldom duplicated. She made everyone she encountered feel
special and appreciated. Alice was born October 1, 1924 in Englewood NJ. to
Lawrence and Helen (Fitzgerald) Baker.
She spent her formative years surrounded by a large Irish extended
family. In Brooklyn, NY. and summers in Port Ewen, NY. She often recalled fond
memories of swimming with her cousins in the Hudson River at her grandmother's
home. She married James W. "Pokey" Parker in 1952 and subsequently moved
to Muskogee, at her husband's request. She resided with his mother and step-father, Gilford and Viola
Blankenship, while her husband
traveled the world as a Merchant Marine. She formed and intense bond with her
in-laws that spanned may decades until their deaths. She made every life event
a celebration and made a loving home for them and for her two children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother
"Bowie" her husband, her in-laws, her son James, her beloved brother
in law Edward Parker and her special friend "Woody".
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Joyce Smithling
(Randy), seven grandchildren; Michelle Ingle, Jade Day (Adam), Autumn Pofahl
(Kevin), Heather Blackwelder (Rob), Nick Smithling (Suwunna), Ashleigh
Smithling (Jeremy), and Megan Briggs (Michael). She has nine great
grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by two
sister-in-laws; Henrietta McMillin and Carolyn Parker and their families, also
by her special cousin Helen Wittenbauer of Maderia Beach, Fla. They stayed in
constant touch despite the miles that separated them.
Mom will be missed by all that knew her and loved her. She reminds
us that life is not a dress rehearsal and to live each day to the fullest. She
surly did.
Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday January 21, 2015 at
10:00 a.m. in the Bradley Belltower Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) Date: June 14, 2015
Stephanie "Michelle" Riley, 45, of Muskogee, Oklahoma
passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. She has worked hard, earned her angel
wings, and is now in heaven with her daddy who has been waiting to see his
"Sissy Gal's" smiling face since 1993. She was born January 23, 1970
to Michael and Iris Riley in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Michelle graduated from Muskogee High School with the class of
1988. She then attended Southwestern State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma
where she obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 1993. She has been an RN
for the past 22 years, most recently employed as Night Charge Nurse at
Cornerstone Healthcare Systems in Muskogee. Michelle loved attending rock
concerts, both near and far; playing with her dog Macey and hanging out with her
nieces and nephew.
She was preceded in death by her father, Michael G. Riley; paternal
grandparents, Gordon and Ruby Riley; maternal
grandparents, Gordon S.
Blankenship and Evelyn L.
Smith; and step grandfather, AC Smith; and her cousin, Nathan D. Thomas.
Michelle is survived by her mother, Iris A. Riley of Muskogee, OK;
brother, Mike Riley and wife Tracy of Dayton, OH; two nieces, Alexis and Hayley
Riley; one nephew, Michael "The Beast" Riley; her beloved Akita,
Macey; several aunts, uncles, cousins, best friend, Janet Brown of Sweet and
Sassy; and a host of other good friends and coworkers.
A celebration of Michelle's life will be held at 11:00 A.M.,
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Cornerstone Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Salters
officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Blankenship, Steve Thomas, Lee Smith, James King, Ed
Ross, and Justin Roberts. Honorary
pallbearers will be Kelly Smith, Leslie Blankenship,
Lori Thomas-Walker, Hilary Thomas-Herd, Julie Henning, Janet Brown, and Kelli
Atwell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Muskogee, Muskogee
Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) - January 1, 2016
Doris Davis Carter was born on January 17, 1941 in the community of
Smyre, in Gastonia, NC, to Willis Douglas and Minnie Stiles Davis. She passed
away suddenly at her home on Monday, December 28, 2015. She was 74 years old.
Doris was the 4th of six children. She attended Ranlo Elementary
School and graduated from Holbrook High School where she was an honor student
and active in many clubs. She especially loved the Bible class and often
referred back to her notes for many church activities. She had a beautiful alto
voice and enjoyed singing in the church choir and also part of a trio with her
sisters. Her love for singing never stopped, as you could always hear her
singing in the kitchen while she cooked or singing to her grandchildren.
After graduation, she moved to Virginia and worked for Chesapeake
Potomac Bell in Washington, DC. where she met the love of her life. After
marrying Kerney Carter on October 8, 1965, she moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma to
start her new life with her husband.
Doris was the owner of the Hair Pin Beauty Shop located in the back
of the old Lakeland Shopping Center from 1986 to 1996. There she built many
wonderful relationships with the people she met. After retiring, she devoted
herself to her family, especially her 2 sets of twin grandchildren.
Doris is survived by her son, Michael and his wife, Janet, and
their twin children, Noah and Ashlyn of Lake Jackson, TX; daughter, Debbie
Young and her fiancé, David Russell, and her twin children, Aaron and Corey of
Muskogee, OK; sisters and brothers-in-law, Iva Lee and her husband Bud Groves
of Midland, VA; Willene and her husband Robert Wagoner; Faye and her husband
Sidney Holcombe all of Gastonia, NC.; brothers-in-law, R. B. Breshears of
Tahlequah and Roy Carter of Shawnee; sister-in-law, Alice Ray of Muskogee.
Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Kerney; parents;
brothers and sisters-in-laws, Frone Davis, Annuella Carter, Mae Breshears,
Walter Davis, Rev. Mitchell and Annie Mae Davis, Jennie and her husband Glen
Harrison; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Terry
Harrison, Mildred and Willie Blankenship,
Ellie and Leonard Lowe, Hattie and Elisha Elliott; Francis Carter, father and
mother-in-law, Roy and Johnnie Carter.
The funeral will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, January 2, 2016 at
Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Glen Little officiating.
Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Trey &
Christopher Holcombe, Aaron & Corey York, Noah Carter, and Phillip Garner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Muskogee, Muskogee
Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) - August 6, 2016
Funeral services for Brenda Sue Haxton, a lifetime resident of
Muskogee, will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2016 at Cornerstone Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Lawrence R. Hitchens officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be
Dustin Moran, Parker McCracken, Kenton McCracken, Grant Phipps, John Phipps,
and Aydan Phipps.
Brenda was born at the Baptist Hospital on August 19, 1945, in
Muskogee, OK, to Vivian A. (Watson) Seabolt. She grew up and attended the
public schools in Muskogee.
Her professional career included working as a Nursing Home
Administrator and working with B-Sew Inn, from which she retired. She was a
member of the Muskogee Quilt Guild. Her family recalls she had a passion for
quilting and also being a volunteer. Those passions she used to help others.
She made several quilts that she donated to the Muskogee Police Department to
give to children in need. Brenda loved spending time with her family and going
out with her girlfriends.
On July 10, 1980, Brenda married her best friend, Harold Haxton in
Muskogee. They have shared over 36 years of marriage together. Brenda was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church and was very active in the Women's
Association.
She is preceded in death by her mother; her grandparents, Nathaniel and Patty (Blankenship) Watson; and many aunts and uncles.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Harold of the home; her
children, Jimmy D. Moran, Jr., David Moran, Susan Moran, Charleen McCracken and
her husband Kenton, Anthony Haxton and his wife Heather and Roger Haxton and
his wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Kendra Phipps and her husband Grant, Dustin
Moran, Ashley Haxton, Parker McCracken and Chelsea Haxton; great grandchildren,
John and Aydan Phipps; her brothers, Gene Seabolt and his wife Mary and Randy
Seabolt; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Muskogee, Muskogee
Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) - April 19, 2017
Evelyn Marie Mullins, 66, of Muskogee, OK, was born April 7, 1951
at Clinton, OK, the daughter of James and Mamie (Causey) Mullins and died
Monday, April 17, 2017 in Muskogee.
Evelyn worked as a caregiver She enjoyed watching cartoons and
taking care of her dogs.
Survivors include her son, Ricky Prescott; daughter, Tina Neese
both of Muskogee; step-daughter, Enola Justin; sister, Debra Mullins of
Muskogee; brothers, Larry Mullins of Owasso, Everett Mullins of Neodesha, KS;
step-granddaughter, Corey Ballinger; step-grandson, Brian Ballinger; ten
grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and longtime friend, Carl Phillips.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debra
Jean Blankenship; son, Wesley Lee Blankenship; granddaughter, Rachel Kinisley; brothers, Paul and Bob
Mullins.
Funeral services for Evelyn will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April
21, 2017 at Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee with Reverend Chuck Myers
officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home
of Muskogee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI:
Blankenship, Wesley L., 31, 11Apr1974 - 09Feb2006, (FO), OK-446-68-4026
+2017, Warner, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat
(OK) - June 27, 2017
Erma Lee Tarkington, 89, of Warner, Oklahoma passed away on
Saturday, June 24, 2017. She was born November 1, 1927 to William
"Buck" and Eliza (Purdom) Rains in McLain, Oklahoma.
She grew up attending Warner Public Schools and graduated with the
class of 1944. On April 18, 1945, Erma married the love of her life, John M.
"Jake" Tarkington. They celebrated over 49 years of happy marriage
and life together. They worked side by side, owning their own motel and
furniture store. She later retired from the tag agency so she could care for
Jake when he became ill. She enjoyed many hobbies such as fishing, cooking, and
playing dominoes and cards. Erma especially loved spending time with her
family. She was of the Baptist faith and a longtime member of Warner First
Baptist Church.
Erma was preceded in death by her husband John M. "Jake"
Tarkington; son, Phillip W. Tarkington; parents, William "Buck" and
Eliza (Purdom) Rains; sisters, Marie
Revell, Evelyn Blankenship
Smith, and Sue Overbey; and
brother, Bill Rains.
She is survived by her sons, Anthony "Lucky" Tarkington
(Lorri) of Warner, OK, and Johnie Tarkington and wife Paula of Muskogee, OK;
granddaughters, Tammy Longcrier and husband Matt of Muskogee, OK, Michelle
Tarkington (David) of Oktaha, OK, Christy Tarkington of Sapulpa, OK, Andrea
Mann and husband Joe of Houston, TX, Amanda Allen and husband Josh of Owasso,
OK; grandson, Jess Watson and wife Amanda of Warner, OK; granddaughter, Sarah
Stewart and husband Robert of Muskogee, OK; sister-in-law, Margie Rains; along
with 19 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and many friends who
will miss her dearly.
A celebration of Erma's life will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 29,
2017 at Warner First Baptist Church with Rev. Cardell Coppin officiating
assisted by Pastor Sam Dunn. Interment will be at Warner Memorial Cemetery with
grandsons and family serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill
Gardner, Dick Goss, Bob Keene, Jerry Hiseley, Charlie McGrew, Dale Whitby, and
Leo Smithson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Oklahoma
2017, Choctaw, Oklahoma
Co., OK Obituary
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - September 17, 2017
Franklin Lewis "Frank" Blankenship, 62 [1955], died Sept. 7, 2017.
Memorial services 4 p.m. Saturday (Hibbs, Choctaw).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Frank Lewis
Blankenship – b.01Sep1954 – Choctaw, OK: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG97-CK7
Relatives -
Christina Shane Blankenship, Diana Blakenship, Dianna Blankenship.
http://newsok.com/news/obits/deathnotice/136823
Franklin Lewis
"Frank" Blankenship - Jul 24, 1955 - Sep 7, 2017
+2015, Del City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Loyce Maxine King, 92, entered the gates of Heaven on March 7,
2015. She was born on August 9, 1922 in Loveland, Oklahoma to Thomas Harrison
and Mattie Frances (Blankenship) Amyx.
Loyce and her family were charter members of Country Estates
Baptist Church. She was a devoted Christian who loved her church and her family
dearly. Loyce enjoyed working puzzles, playing Krazy Bee, and dominoes. She was
a fantastic cook. Loyce played basketball during high school and loved to watch
the OKC Thunder, in fact, Kevin Durant was her hero. She also loved to watch
OSU football and basketball and was a fan of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
Loyce was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Leonard
Devon King; siblings, Oleta Dunham and Leo Amyx.
Survivors include her children, Michael King and wife, Pam, Stephen
King and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Michelle Spencer and husband, Charlie,
Timothy King and wife, Tuttie, Stephen Don King and wife, Jill, Sean King;
great-grandchildren, Dalton King, Hannah, Jack and Ryan Spencer, Mia, Logan,
Caroline and Tanner King; and a host of extended family and friends who will
all miss her.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11,
2015 at Country Estates Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Arlington
Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Loveland, Tillman Co., OK,
Amyx, Tom H. 41, M, KY, Head,
Amyx, Mattie F. 36, F, KY, Wife,
Amyx, Oletta A. B. 17, F, OK, Dau,
Amyx, Leo 15,
M, OK, Son,
Amyx, Lois 07,
F, OK, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC42-5WK
1940 Census, Loveland Twp., Tillman Co.,
OK,
Amyx, Tom H. 51, M, KY, Head,
Amyx, Mattie F. 45, F, KY, Wife,
Amyx, Leo H. 25, M, OK, Son,
Amyx, Loice M. 17, F, OK, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBK5-CW3
2017, Del City, Oklahoma
Co., OK, Funeral
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - January 3, 2017
Shirley L. Blankinship, 77, died Dec. 31.
Services 10 a.m. Thursday (Bill Eisenhour SE, Del City).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Del City, Oklahoma
Co., OK, Obituary
Pawhuska Journal-Capital (OK) - January 11, 2017
Shirley Lee Blankinship, 77, passed away on Dec. 31, 2016. She was born on Sept. 4, 1939,
in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Rollins Robert and Julia Juanita (Johnson) Swan.
Shirley enjoyed gardening, crocheting, ceramics, watching RFD and
HDTV and spending time with her beloved family. She was the strong matriarch of the Blankinship family and will be deeply missed by all that knew
and loved her.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Jack;
sister, Pat Decker.
Survivors include her children,
Janet Council (Paul), Jackie Blankinship (Robert Moody), Bob Blankinship (Sherri), Jody Harris;
grandchildren, Jennifer Garrison
(Gregg), Jamie Carey (Dale), Christopher and Matthew Lee, Robbie Blankinship (Stefanie Ellis), Robin Trotter (Jerrami),
Jeni Petersen (Jeremy), Randi Rae and Brice Clark; great-grandchildren, Avery Dockrey, Emery Garrison, Jacksen Jacobs,
Caitlynn and Bennett Carey, Hunter Ellis, Dolton Blankinship,
Pure Elizabeth Blankinship, Larrami Trotter, Paislee Petersen;
siblings, Jim Swan (Kathryn), Robert "Butch" Swan, Rick Swan (Sharon)
and Sherry Clickner.
Services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at the Bill
Eisenhour Southeast Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in
Norman, Oklahoma
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jack Leroy
Blankinship – b.23Oct1939 - Oklahoma City, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KL47-3BB
Relatives -
Shirley L. Blankenship.
2017, Del City, Oklahoma
Co., OK, Obituary
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - October 13, 2017
Zona Lee Haynes, 96, of Del City, passed away Oct. 11, 2017. She
was born Sept. 14, 1921, at Fort Smith, AR to parents Jim and Retha (Meddlin) Irwin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Haynes; daughter,
Helen Dunn; son, Bob Haynes; and many brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Flowers and husband Kenny;
son-in-law, Eddie Dunn; her sister, Judy Blankenship; and a host of grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at 10 a.m. at
the Sunnylane Family Church of Del City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Edmond, Oklahoma
Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Sept. 20, 2016
Robert Anthony "Tony" Murphy, born Nov. 6, 1938, passed
away Sept. 17, 2016. Tony was born in Hughes Springs, TX to Robert Murphy Sr.
& Otha Virginia Murphy.
Tony was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1956. Tony excelled
in football and baseball and played both sports while in high school. He was a
member of the O Club and Black Shirts and was also an active member of the
Alumni Association. He attended Northeastern A&M on a scholarship, however,
due to a knee injury, Tony's dream of playing ball came to an end.
After leaving college, Tony spend 40 years in the luxury automobile
business and was very successful and well respected. In his 70's, Tony accepted
Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized. Our family rejoices in
that he is no longer suffering and is celebrating his new life in heaven. Tony
and his (bride), Shirley Ann, were married for 18 years and reside in Edmond,
OK. They were members of the Chisholm Creek Baptist Church.
Tony was preceded in death by his nephew, James Dean Cooper.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann; sister, Kay Cooper, of
Tampa, FL; and niece, Linda Buttitta, also of Tampa, FL. In addition, he is
survived by four stepchildren, Suzie
Thole (Dave), Scott Yerby, Chas Rooks (Lisa), and Allison Blankenship (Brad). He is also
survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandkids.
Services will be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at the
Chisholm Creek Baptist Church at 11 a.m., 17600 N. Western Ave., Edmond, OK
73012.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Harrah, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Mar. 13, 2016
James A. Raglin, 83, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away on March 10,
2016. James was born in Oklahoma City April 10, 1932, to James Alexander
Raglin, Sr. and Rhoda Catherine Thoms. He was the only son with five older
sisters, all of whom preceded him in death.
James graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1950, where he
excelled in athletics, particularly track, basketball, and football, setting
several track records and helping achieve a state football championship. He
went on to play basketball for the legendary Abe Lemons at Oklahoma City
University. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in San
Diego. Assigned to the U.S.S. Essex, he participated in Operation Ivy,
witnessing the first successful detonation of a hydrogen bomb at Eniwetok Atol
in the Marshall Islands.
After discharge, he attended Central State College, where he
received his BS in education in 1959, and his master's degree in 1968.
James is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Vella Jean
(Rhodes) Raglin; their sons, James Michael Blankenship (Debbie), Michael Duane Raglin (Arlene),
James David Raglin (Anita), and Jonathan Andrew Raglin (Sara); and one
daughter, Linn Denise Probasco (Jeff).
James began his teaching career in 1959 in Perry, OK. Three years
later, he moved to Central HS in Oklahoma City working as a teacher, coach and
counselor. In 1967, he took a position as counselor at Star Spencer HS. He went
on to become assistant principal at Classen HS in 1972. James stayed at Classen
until 1976, then took advantage of the opportunity to return to his home town
of Harrah. For the next 14 years, he served as vice principal and athletic
director of HHS, retiring in 1990.
James was an avid fisherman and successfully plied his trade on the
helpless bass in the ponds and lakes of Oklahoma. He also played a mean game of
wallyball. If you were on the opposing court, you know how competitive he was.
He played the sport weekly until he was 73. He maintained his lifelong
friendship with his buddies in Capitol Hill for the past twenty years. With his
sons in tow, they enjoyed Tuesday hot dogs at Coney Island religiously.
James loved babies. Their innocence would fill him with tears.
Luckily enough, there were plenty to go around: five children, 17
grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016,
at First Baptist Church, Harrah, OK, where he served as a Deacon for 50 years.
He will be laid to rest at Dale Cemetery, 36406 Westech Rd., Shawnee, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Luther, Oklahoma
Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Oct. 26, 2016
Ronald Everett Wilkson, 55, was born December 4, 1960 in Winter
Park, Florida to Jess Wilkson and Evelyn (Blankenship). His wife Valerie Kay Wilkson, 54, was born May 9, 1962 in
Kingsburg, California to Alfred Ray Smothers and Ella Mae Thomas. They both
passed away together October 23, 2016 at their home in Luther.
Ron and Kay were great parents to their four children. They loved
their grandchildren who were the light of their lives. Ron was a truck driver
and lawn care specialist who obsessed with his lawn. Kay was known for her work
at the Luther Cafe where she was loved by all, she never met a stranger. They
together often joked about who would leave this life first and what the other
was to do in their absence. In the end, they both got their wish and were able
to go to heaven together.
Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn
Blankenship; and his daughter,
Nicole Fitzgerald. He is survived by his father, Jess Don Wilkson; sisters,
Catherine Coover of Carney, Brenda Danker of Wellston, and Joni Harding of
Colorado Springs.
Kay is survived by her parents, Alfred Ray Smothers and Ella Mae
(Thomas); siblings, Butch Smothers of Chandler, Andy Smothers of Sparks, Vickie
Henninger of Stroud, and Janet Hicks of Wellston.
Together Ron and Kay were preceded in death by their grandbabies,
Jesse Wilkson and Rozie Wilkson. They are survived by their children, Donald
Wilkson of Ada, Cassie Sproul of Paden, Shawn Wilkson of Luther, Evelyn Prince
of Luther; (23) grandchildren; other family and many friends.
A funeral will be held at 2:00 Friday, October 28, 2016, at the
Luther Auditorium with burial following at a later date in the Luther Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Midwest City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Esther Helen Bickford, 70 of Midwest City, OK passed away on May
15, 2015. Esther was born September 6, 1944 to Sam and Ruth Rodgers in Iowa
City, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylen F. Bickford and
both of her parents.
She is survived by her son, Derek Bickford of the home, Darin
Bickford and wife Cindy of Tacoma, Washington, her sister Elnora Smith and
husband Stan of Iowa City, Iowa and sister-in-law
Marlis Blankenship of LaVale, Maryland. Esther is also
survived by grandsons Jeremy, Zachery, Dakota and Jordan. She is also survived
by many neices, nephews and friends.
Esther retired from Integris Baptist Hospital as a medical
transcriptionist. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Midwest City
. After serving on staff of the Midwest City Area-Wide Mobile Meals Ministry
for several years, Esther became the coordinator for the last 4 years until she
became ill. Her faithful service will always be remembered.
Services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at First Baptist
Church Midwest City with Interment at Arlington Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Midwest City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on July 10, 2016
Gwendolyn Sue (Jurina) Hoskins, 75, of Midwest City, OK, died the
morning of July 7, 2016. Gwen was born May 11, 1941, in Oklahoma City and was
one of eight children born to Bethel
Lois Blankenship and Steven
Jurina.
Gwen wed Raymond Hoskins Sr. July 15, 1957. She and Raymond made
their home in Del City for more than 20 years and later moved to Midwest City
and resided there for more than 15 years. Gwen worked for the state for 25
years until her retirement in 2003 from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority as a
Provider Relations Manager. At only 4 feet 9 and 1/2 inches, she often
surprised those around her with her strength and tenacity, saying,
"Dynamite comes in small packages." Born with spina bifida, she never
let that affect her livelihood. She cared for Raymond after he was diagnosed
with Lou Gehrig's disease and continued to be a wonderful and caring mother,
grandmother and "GG Gwen" to her family. She loved Elvis Presley and
she and Raymond both enjoyed watching NASCAR and the OU Sooners, gardening and
cooking for their family.
Gwen was preceded in death by her firstborn son, Raymond Keith Jr.,
who passed away at the age of 12 from cancer; her husband of more than 50
years, Raymond Hoskins Sr.; her mother,
Bethel Blankenship; her daughter-in-law, Jan Hoskins; and
three sisters, Doris Williams, Glenda Brown, and Mary Settle.
She is survived by four siblings and their spouses, Nancy and
Everett Lynch, of Purcell; Jim Jurina and Deanna, of Guthrie; Robert Jurina and
Darlene, of Earlsboro; and Tommy Jurina, of Pennsylvania; her children and
their spouses, Scott Williams and wife Cindy, of Florida; Larry Williams and
wife Lesa, of Faxon; Debbie Michels and husband David, of Florida; Tom Hoskins,
of Oklahoma City; Susan Blackmore and husband Ron, of Oklahoma City; and Todd
Hoskins and wife Marcie, of Midwest City; 16 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren; her two beloved dogs, Holly and Teddy; and numerous other
family, friends and neighbors.
Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2016,
at Arlington Memory Gardens in Midwest City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Canadian Co., OK, Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVP2-P31
Wooldridge, Bethel Lois, 19, 1914 –
Jurina, Stephen Martin, 26, 1907 –
m.11Feb1933
Oklahoma Co., OK, Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPX-MFJJ
Blankenship, Spencer, 29, 1916 - Jurina, Bethel Lois, 30, 1915 –
m.22Mar1945
+2016, Midwest City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
LeRoy John Spahr Jr., 94, passed away on September 5, 2016 in
Midwest City, OK. He was born on January 17, 1922 in Middletown, PA to LeRoy
John Sr. and Laura Mildred (Yeater) Spahr.
LeRoy loved to play the guitar, and when he was 12 he sang on a
public radio station in Harrisburg. He also went through the ranks of Boy
Scouting, becoming an Eagle scout. In 1939, Leroy graduated from Middletown
High School in Middletown, PA. He joined the Army Air Corp, graduating the
Academy in Florida. Leroy married Shirley Kehres in 1944 and together they had
one daughter, Sharon. In 1956, he and Shirley built a house in Elizabethtown,
PA and lived there until moving to Midwest City, OK in 1966. Upon retiring,
LeRoy was an avid golfer, enjoyed wood working, spending time with his family
at his lake house in Eufaula, fishing, and traveling in his motor home. He even
drove the motorhome to Alaska. He was very involved in his only grandson's,
Zachary's, life. LeRoy was a member of the Legion of Honor unit of the
Shriner's and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was involved with driving the
children in need to the Shriner's hospital in Shreeveport, LA, and flying the
urgent cases to Philadelphia, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Shirley
Spahr; and life partner, Dorothy Walter; and son-in-law, Charles
"Chuck" Blankenship.
Survivors include his daughter,
Sharon Blankenship; grandson,
Zachary Blankenship and wife Melissa and their children, Vincent and Erin; daughter of life partner, Dorothy, Sarah
Mayko and husband Glenn and their children Tina Sneeden, John Sneeden, and Joey
Amico; and many other friends and family members who will miss him dearly.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2016
at the Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel. Interment will be held at Middletown
Cemetery in Middletown, PA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Newalla, Oklahoma
Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on July 26, 2015
On July 18, 2015, Jeanie R. Forrest, of Newalla, OK, lost her long
and tough battle with cancer. Jeanie was born on August 11, 1959, in Oklahoma
City to J C & Patricia Stephens.
She graduated from Choctaw High School in 1977. She later married
and was blessed with her two children, Tiffany and Michael, whom she dedicated
her entire life to loving and supporting. Jeanie worked as a billing clerk for
the last 15-plus years at Fowler Toyota, where she made many lifelong
friendships. Jeanie had two grandkids, Tamara and Diontae, whom she loved more
than anything, because they kept her young! She will always be remembered for
her contagious laugh and her strong will.
Jeanie was preceded in death by both her parents and grandparents.
Surviving relatives are daughter, Tiffany Forrest, and son, Michael
Forrest, both of Newalla, OK; grandchildren, Tamara Fisher and Diontae Fisher,
both of Newalla, OK; sister, Debbie Lambert, of Harrah, OK; sister, Lisa Blankenship and husband Troy, of Newalla, OK; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and
nephews; as well as a countless number of friends.
Service will be Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Lynlee Mae
Chapel & Event Center, 508 E. Main Street in Moore, OK 73160.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Mar. 28, 2015
Gerry Newton Blankenship entered into heaven's gates and was reunited with family and
friends on March 25, 2015. Gerry was born on Oct. 31, 1957, in Woodward, OK.
He was raised in Pauls Valley and graduated high school in 1975. He
lived in Oklahoma City and worked for OGE/ Enogex/ Enable Midstream Partners
for 27 years. He attended Life Church, loved to spend time with his family and
friends, and enjoyed playing golf and cheering on OU football and the Thunder.
He was lovingly known as husband, Dad, Poppy, brother and friend.
He regretfully left behind his wife, Kathy; Joshua
Blankenship, his son; Stephen and
Candice Berschauer, his son and daughter-in-law, and Caleb, his grandson. He is
survived by his sister, Toni Livingston, her husband Jeff, his nephew, Caleb Livingston, and
niece, Molly Livingston, of Pauls Valley, OK; and his brother, Darryl
Blankenship, of Pauls Valley,
OK; as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam & Ramona Blankenship.
Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 30 at the Vondel
Smith Mortuary North Chapel at 13125 North MacArthur Blvd. Interment will
follow at Resurrection Cemetery, located at 7801 NW Expressway.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co, OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Mar. 15, 2015
Paul James Lane, Oklahoma City, went home to his Savior, Jesus
Christ, on Friday, March 13, 2015. Paul was born to Vera Blankinship Lane and Noel Edwin Lane on July 12, 1932, in
Granite, Oklahoma.
After graduating from Central High School in 1950, he worked at
Tinker Air Force Base and married Hettie Lee Hall in December 1952. Paul served
in the U.S. Navy from June 1952 to May 1956, having twice circumnavigated the
globe. Upon his return, Paul studied at The University of Oklahoma while again
working at Tinker Air Force Base. He began working at the FAA in 1960 and
graduated from Oklahoma City University in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in
human resources. He retired from the FAA as an Electronics Supervisor in 1985.
Paul is survived by his wife of 62 years, Hettie; his sister,
LaVonne; his brother, Richard; Richard's wife, Wanda; and many nieces and
nephews. To say merely that he will be dearly missed is to understate the grand
influence Paul had on the lives of those he touched.
Services are to be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2015, in the
Chapel at Southern Hills Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Apr. 10, 2015
Earl Tillery, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2015. He was
born June 19, 1932 in Okla. City, OK, to Elmer Buck & Nora (Blankenship) Tillery.
Earl was a 1951 graduate of Capitol Hill HS. Earl married Jerlene
Stewart on Dec. 31, 1951. He proudly served his country in the USAF from 1951-1954
& was fortunate to work on our first launching into outer space. He retired
from Tinker Air Force Base where he was a computer specialist for 40 years. In
his spare time, he enjoyed genealogy.
Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Shelia Stanley.
He is survived by his wife, Jerlene; daughter, Janice McDonald,
son, Gregory Tillery, granddaughters, Amber McDonald Huston, Mandy McDonald
Summers, Asheli Nall, Whitney Nall, Lauren Tillery, & Tyler Tillery;
sister, Annie Meek; & numerous other extended family members & friends.
He was dedicated to his family & will be forever missed.
Services to celebrate his life will be 2:00 PM Fri. April 10, 2015
at Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary, 6934 S. Western Ave. with burial
following at Resthaven Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Ward 4, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma Co., OK,
Tillery, Elmer
B. 58, M, TX,
Head,
Tillery, Nora A. 48, F, TX, Wife,
Tillery, Annie Ruth 15, F, TX, Dau,
Tillery, Lillian L. 12, F, OK, Dau,
Tillery, Earl
E. 07, M,
OK, Son,
Tillery, Bernice R. 04, F, OK, Dau,
Nesmith, John F. 45, M, AL, Lodger,
2015, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Apr. 13, 2015
Dale G. "Dib" Dibler, 83, passed away on Saturday, April
11, 2015. Dale was born to George and Anna Dibler on April 12, 1931, in
Seminole, OK and later, moved to Shawnee, OK. He retired from Tinker AFB as
Aircraft Electrician Foreman.
Dale was preceded in death by his brothers, Damon, J. R. Elmer,
Edgar, and Andy; and his nephew, Steve Dibler.
Dale is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia;
daughter, Cindy Jenkins, and son-in-law, Tony Scott; grandchildren, Stephanie
Jenkins and Ryan Jenkins; great-grandchild, Jaelyn Jenkins; nephews, Danny
Dibler, Daryl Dibler, Bobby Dibler, and Jim Dibler; nieces, Linda Lowry, Annita Simpsen, Carla Bryce, Denise Kelly, Diane Blankenship, and Joyce Leivas; and a dear family
friend, Dan Smith.
Funeral Service will be Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Ford Funeral
Service in the Candlewood Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Daniel O'Neal Ferrell, 52, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away
on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.
Danny spent most of his adult life in retail management, but in his
early adulthood, he was involved with traveling Christian ministry teams
throughout the United States and Canada, doing what he loved, playing piano and
singing. At the time of his death, he was the pianist for his local church.
Besides his love of music, he loved his puppies and his family.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Alice
Ferrell and a brother, David Allen Ferrell.
He is survived by a sister,
Vicki Ferrell Goodrich (Thomas) of Brunswick, Georgia; brothers, Dusty Ferrell
(Kathy) of Atlanta, Georgia, Bill Ferrell (Deborah) of Darien, Georgia; four nieces, Heather Blankenship, Allison Ferrell, Sarah and Maggie Tarplee; five nephews, Jeremy
Goodrich, Jarred Ferrell, Justin Ferrell, Ashley Ferrell, Jonathan Tarplee; and
several great nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons
Funeral Home from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2015, followed by a
funeral service 11 a.m., with Reverend
Jon Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow the
service at St. Andrews Cemetery in Darien, Ga. Dusty Ferrell, Bill Ferrell,
Jeremy Goodrich, Jarred Ferrell, Justin Ferrell, and Ashley Ferrell serving
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Stewart and Gary Gault.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Times on Sept. 20, 2015
Richard "Dick" Summers, age 79 of Oklahoma City, OK and
formerly of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was
born on December 4, 1935 in Wabash, IN to Carl Seth and Carrie Marie (Crumrine)
Summers.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Thorne) Summers of Oklahoma
City, OK; daughter, Monica (Charles) Clennon of Rochester, IN; brothers: Glen
of North Manchester, IN, Jim of Wabash, IN; Jack of Wabash, IN, Bernard of Ft.
Worth, TX and Robert Summers of Wabash, IN; sister, Helen Roush of Peru, IN;
grandchildren: Timothy "Richard" Clennon of San Diego, CA and Amanda
(Clennon) (Corbin) Benzing of Akron, IN; step
children: Rick Blankenship, Kay Pratt, David Blankenship and Jeff Wargin; step
grandchildren: Eric
Blankenship, Jaye Perry, Sam Blankenship, Emily Matthews, Adam Pratt, Harris Blankenship, Hayden Blankenship,
Austin Wargin and Jackson Wargin; and great grandchildren: Dalten Chapman,
Kaitlyn Reber and Jamison and Charlie Pratt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Charlene Summers;
son, Timothy Summers; brothers: Maurice, Rex and Ralph; sisters, Phyllis and
Judy and step son, Terry Blankenship.
Dick served in the U.S Army from 1954 through 1957. He was a
lifetime member of Local 150 Operators Union.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September, 23 2015 at
11:00 a.m. Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN
46304. Burial will follow at Chesterton Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Dec. 1, 2015
Oneta Anderson Ryser
- April 3, 1927 - Nov. 29, 2015 - Oklahoma City
Oneta, 88, died Nov. 29, 2015. She was born April 3, 1927, in Rose,
OK to Archie & Alice Anderson. She grew up in Wagoner, OK, graduating
Wagoner HS in 1945.
Oneta and Clark Ryser were married Dec. 3, 1946, in Columbus, KS.
They lived in several Oklahoma towns, and she always made lasting friendships
in all places. Her two sons were always considered her greatest
accomplishments, and she was very close to her "girls," Linda and
Donna.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Mike Ryser;
brother, Alva Anderson; sister and
brother-in-law, Leota &
Carl Blankenship; and
sister-in-law, Mary Anderson;
Oneta is survived by her son and daughter, Bryan and Donna Ryser,
of Loganville, GA; daughter, Linda Ryser, of OKC; brother, Col. Amel Anderson,
of Shawnee, OK; grandchildren, Curtis and Ryan Ryser, of Loganvillle, GA; Tracy
and Pete Johnson, of Moore, OK; Heather and Jack Robertson, of Piedmont, OK;
and Courtney Wells, Louisiana; and great-grandchildren, Peyton and Lauren
Johnson; Mysti, Emily, and A.B. Duncan Robertson. Oneta was a longtime member
of Draper Park Christian Church.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Draper Park
Christian Church, 8500 S. Walker, OKC, with burial following at Resthaven
Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Young-Young-Blankenship-103909185
Young Blankenship, Jr., of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was born on September 19, 1930 and
passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016.
He was married to Dorothy.
The family will receive friends at a memorial wake service for Buck
from 1:00-4:00 PM Saturday September 3 2016 at Mustang Town Center 1201 N.
Mustang Rd. Mustang OK 73064 Banquet Hall B.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Funeral
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - September 1, 2016
Luther Young "Buck," Blankenship, Jr., 85 [1931], switchman and brakeman for the Santa Fe
Railway, died Aug. 29.
Wake 1 p.m. Saturday, Mustang Town Center, Mustang (John M.
Ireland, Moore).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=169168789
Luther “Buck” Young Blankenship Jr., 85, of Oklahoma
City, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. He was born September 19, 1930, in
Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Luther “Jack” Y. Blankenship Sr. and Sadie Bell (Pratt) Blankenship.
Buck married the love of his life Dorothy Irene
(Bunch) Blankenship June 3, 1950. They were married 58 years until Dorothy preceded him in
death in 2009. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad 30 years as a brakeman and
switchman from July 28, 1957 until August 10, 1987. As well as other various
entrepreneurial endeavors.
Buck is survived by his son, Curtis
Blankenship and wife Tonia of Newcastle, daughter, Donna Carrell and husband
Walter of Mustang; six grandchildren, Mark Blankenship, Luther “Craig”
Blankenship, Melissa Tilley, Kendra Tilley, Heather Blankenship and Steve Carrell;
nine great-grandchildren, Ember Blankenship, Baylea Carrell,
Jordan
Blankenship, Crysta Blankenship-Carillo, Bradeyn Carrell, Breanna Carrell, Cody Blankenship, Paul Ryan Blankenship and Victor Eric
Blankenship; and one great-great-grandchild, Adrian Carrillo.
Buck is preceded in death by his parents,
his wife, Dorothy, and two sons, Gordan Blankenship and Victor Blankenship and Sister
Lela
Margaret Botello.
+2017, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK Funeral
The Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, OK) - January 8, 2017
Dorothy Jean Blankenship, 86 [03Mar1930], died Jan. 6.
Graveside services 1 p.m. Tuesday, Gotebo Cemetery, Gotebo
(Mercer-Adams, Bethany)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dorothy
Blankenship – b.03Mar1930 - Oklahoma City, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGS1-CBW
Relatives -
Francis E. Blankenship, Gene Blankenship.
Gene Blankenship
– b.Nov1927 - Oklahoma City, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGS1-CBF
Relatives -
Dorothy Blankenship, Francis E. Blankenship.
+2017, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Death
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - May 3, 2017
Donnie Lee Blankenship, 78, of Oklahoma City, passed away late Friday evening, April 28,
2017, while visiting family in Texas.
Services are pending with Greer Funeral Home, of Mangum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=178900844
Donnie Lee Blankenship was born
September 10, 1938 in his grandmother’s house in Willow, Oklahoma; he died late
Friday evening April 28, 2017 while visiting with family in Carrollton,
Texas.
He was the firstborn child of J. E. and Ruby
Blankenship. He was an all-around athlete throughout his school years, but his
favorite sport was baseball. He played Legion Ball and he played for
Southwestern State. Don obtained Don obtained his bachelor’s degree and his
Master’s in Education from Southwestern State University. From 1960 to 1970 he
taught school, and from 1970 to 2000 he was superintendent of various schools
in Texas and Oklahoma. He also loved farming, and would often be at school
during the day and farm most of the night.
In 1960 he married Phyllis Garner. From
that marriage they had three daughters, Tammy Jean, Shawn Donette, and Shalynna Faye. In March of
1995, Don met Judy Litle. One day five years later, he turned to Judy and
asked, “Miss Judy, when are we going to get married?” They wed June 30, 2000,
and to that marriage came Blaine and Craig Litle. Over the years the family
grew. Shawn and Larry Mosley had two sons, Joshua and Toby Mosley. Tammy had Bailee Iris
Jackson Blankenship. Craig and Laura Litle had Tanner, Sarah, and Caitlyn Litle.
Don answered to several names. His family
and lifelong friends called him Donnie. His co-workers and newer friends called
him Don. Tammy, Shawn, Larry, Shalynna, Blaine, Craig and Laura called him Dad.
His favorite name from Josh and Toby was Grandpa. From Bailee it was Pawpaw,
and from Tanner, Sarah, and Caitlyn it was Pop. Don was a faithful member of
the North MacArthur Church of Christ and enjoyed fellowship with the brethren.
Don left behind his loving wife Judy; daughters,
Tammy
Blankenship, Shawn and husband Larry Mosley; and grandsons, Josh and Toby and Shalynna Blankenship; step sons,
Blaine Litle, and Craig and wife Laura Litle; and grandchildren, Tanner, Sarah,
and Caitlyn. He also left behind his sister, Jean Fair; and brother
Mikie Blankenship.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.,
Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the Willow Church of Christ, with Brother Tim Lewis
officiating. Interment followed at the Willow Cemetery, under the direction of
Greer Funeral Home, of Mangum, Oklahoma.
+2017, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK Death
In Memory of Clara
Belle Blankenship, August 28,
1936 - September 29, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home,
Del City, Oklahoma
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clara Bell Blankenship – b. 28Aug1936 – Oklahoma City, OK: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG3K-322
Relatives - William B. Blankenship, William Alton Blankenship.
+2017, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.okcremation.com/notices/Billy-James-Blankenship
Billy James Blankenship, beloved husband, daddy, grandpa, and great-grandpa. Bill was
born April 4, 1934 in Pottsboro, Grayson County, TX to Earnest Lee
and Avis Marie (Watson) Blankenship. Bill went home to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Edmond,
[Oklahoma Co.,]
OK at his son’s home.
Bill was a graduate of Sherman High School, Sherman, TX. On
September 6, 1955 he married Doris Evelyn Ford and they were married for 55
years until Doris’ death in 2010. Three children
were born to them: Carl Thomas
Blankenship of Edmond, OK; James Earl Blankenship of Yukon, OK; and Elizabeth (Beth) Blankenship of Bethany, OK.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army. Bill and
Doris moved to Oklahoma City in 1961 where he was a diesel mechanic for Cummins
Diesel for 37 years. His dream after retirement was to drive the big trucks
cross country with his wife Doris which they did for a short time. He had
attended and was active at the Portland Avenue Baptist Church for almost 20
years. Bill was heavily involved in the Woodmen of the World having served in all
local and jurisdictional offices. He was also a member of the American Legion
and served in many offices.
Bill and Doris enjoyed traveling and taking their children and
grandchildren with them. The family has many fond memories of their adventures
and misadventures during these travels. Bill and Beth were planning a trip when
he became ill. Bill was very social and never meet a stranger. Once, on a trip
to see family in Texas for the weekend, he and Doris encountered a group of
college kids on a mission trip to Mexico for spring break whose car had broken
down on I-35 in southern Oklahoma. They stayed with them until the tow truck
arrived then loaded the kids in their car and took them to their destination
near the Mexico border. One of many examples of them serving others.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris,
of 55 years; sisters, Rhetta Lynett Jebbins, and Maxine Lavelle
Grigg; and special friend/companion Shirley Pritchett.
He is survived by his three children,
Carl, Earl, and Beth and their families; 9 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren also being known as “grandpa” to many others; and many
friends especially at the Danforth Senior Living Center.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 11:00 am at
the Canadian County Cowboy Church, 550 E. Main St., Yukon, OK 73099 with
interment on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Cedar Lawn Cemetery in
Sherman, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Obituary
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat (OK) - October 19, 2017
Randall (Randy) Dean Cozad of Oklahoma City passed away October 12,
2017 in Durant, [Bryan
Co., OK] at the age of 62
years. Randy was born September 1, 1955 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to Cleo and Mary
Ruth (Adkins) Cozad.
He was raised in the Pauls Valley area most of his life. He later
moved and made Oklahoma City his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleo Cozad and Mary
(Adkins) Cozad; his sister, Francis Sue Evans; nephew, Charles Dewayne Evans;
nephew, Chad Dee Hamilton; and niece, Lisa Suzette Evans.
Surviving family include his 3 daughters
- Maranda Blankenship of Pauls Valley, Shana Blankenship of Davis, and Cara and Alex Carlock; two
grandchildren, Grayson and Raylee Carlock, all of New Port News, Virginia; his
sister, Sandra Hamilton and Frankie of Pauls Valley; and several nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 11
a.m. at the pavilion in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Pauls Valley. Pastor Bruce
Ford officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Osage
2016, Pawhuska, Osage
Co., OK, Obituary
Pawhuska Journal-Capital (OK) - January 27, 2016
Dale Donaho, 71, of Pawhuska, died Thursday, Jan. 21, at Tulsa's Hillcrest Medical Center, [Tulsa
Co., OK]. . Forbest McDale "Dale"
Donaho, the son of Truman Lee and Hazel (McGuinness) Donaho, was born Aug. 8,
1944, in Talala.
A memorial service was conducted Monday, Jan. 25, at the Lynn
Baptist Church. The Rev. Roger Clark officiated and McCartney's Johnson Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dale married the former Judith Ann Truitt in Claremore on May 1,
1971. A veteran, Dale served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a
member of the Cherokee Tribe. Dale had attended Rogers State University and,
for eight years, was the plant supervisor at American Castings. He later worked
as a truck driver, hauling oversized loads, until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Donaho, of the home; three daughters, Gina Blankinship and her husband, Rance, Melissa Donaho and Christina Simmons;
brothers, Donnie Donaho and his wife, Brenda, and Larry Donaho and his wife,
Linda, all of Owasso; four grandchildren, Jeremy, Cody, Madelyn and Jacob;
three great-grandchildren, Allie, Kyleigh and Gunner Radford; 14 nieces and
nephews, plus a host of other family and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Anthony
Dean Donaho and Danny Donaho.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Ponca City, Osage
Co., OK, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Feb. 26,
2016
Gwendolyn "Hope" Hall, 95, passed away February 23, 2016,
at Via Christi Village, Ponca City, OK. Hope Hall was born February 2, 1921, in
Princeton, Collin County, Texas, the daughter of E. L. (Dock) and Myra Chafin
Gray.
The family moved to Sherman, Texas in 1924. Hope graduated from
Sherman High School in 1938 and married the love of her life, Harmon Hall, in
1939. To this marriage were born two daughters and one son. Throughout the
years, Hope worked in several different businesses, retiring in 1984 from BancTexas
in Sherman. Hope was a member of North Park Baptist Church for 71 years. She
enjoyed working in many activities of the church including teaching Primary
Sunday School for many years. She was a member of Gleaners Sunday School Class
and Golden Agers. Hope also loved to read, do crossword puzzles, and work on
crafts. Her family and many of her friends have enjoyed her creative work. Hope
was a very good cook. Her grandchildren say her chocolate chip cookies were
"the best". They could always count on "Memaw" having
cookies baked for them when they came to visit. In 2008, Hope moved to Ponca
City, OK, to be near her family.
Hope is survived by her daughter Beverly and husband Clifton Poet
of Ponca City, OK, and her son David and wife Pat Hall of Owasso, OK; Two
grandsons, Craig and wife Becky Poet of Ponca City, OK, and Marc and wife Ann
Hall of Southeast Asia, and granddaughter Shelly and husband Rob Pringle of
Owasso, OK. Eight great-grandchildren include Charlie and Harrison Poet of
Ponca City, OK; Eli, Callie, Brooke, and Malachi Hall of Southeast Asia; and
Anna and Liam Pringle of Owasso, OK; a beloved niece June and husband David
Reynolds, and four wonderful nephews,
Jerry and wife
Anita Blankenship, Mark and wife Judy Blankenship, Ron and wife Doris Gray, and Mike and wife Patti Gray.
Preceding her in death were her husband Harmon in 1984, their
infant daughter Sandra in 1943, her parents E. L. and Myra Gray, brother
Wallace Gray, sister Dorothy Blankenship, and nephew David Lawrence Gray.
Services will be held at Waldo Funeral Home chapel on Saturday,
February 27, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor David Murphy presiding. Burial will be
in West Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Skiatook, Osage
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Nolly-Ann-Blankenship-104323808
Nolly Ann Blankenship, Skiatook, Oklahoma, April 25, 1937 - January 3, 2017
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nolly Ann
Blankenship – b.25Apr1937 - Skiatook, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG4P-8JH
Relatives -
Ernest D. Blankenship, Nolly Ann Blakenship, Ricky Darrell Blankenship, Teresa
Lynn Strickland.
+2017, Skiatook, Osage
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Ricky-D.-Blankenship-104955938
Ricky D. Blankenship,
March 5, 1957 - July 4, 2017, Skiatook, Oklahoma
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Skiatook, Osage
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.siensheltonfh.com/notices/Ricky-Blankenship/services
Ricky Darrell Blankenship, age 60, of
Skiatook, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his Skiatook residence. He was
born March 5, 1957 in Oklahoma City to Darrell and Nolly (Wolf) Blankenship.
Ricky grew up and received his education
in Skiatook where he graduated in 1975. Ricky married Lorena Sue Delk on
December 13, 1975 in Skiatook making their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and
Skiatook. Ricky was employed with B&T Engineering where he was a Structural
Designer and retired April of this year. Ricky liked going to concerts, building
and flying model airplanes.
Ricky was preceded in death by his mother
and father and by 2 sisters: Teresa Strickland and Dawn Mills
Ricky is survived by his children:
Danyell
Blankenship, Dakota Blankenship and Tucker Blankenship, two brothers:
Bryan
Blankenship and Shawn Blankenship, two grandchildren: Annastasia
Blankenship and Gracyn Blankenship and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00
p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017 in the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with Shawn Blankenship, officiating.
Ottawa
2017, Afton, Ottawa
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.miamiok.com/article/20170314/OBITUARIES/170319754
Miami News-Record (OK) - March 14, 2017
Harriett Ann Klaus, 80, a longtime Afton resident passed away at a Tulsa Hospital, [Tulsa
Co., OK] on Sunday, March
12, 2017. Harriett was born on April 30, 1936 to Bert and May (Higgins)
Brewster in Miami, Oklahoma.
She attended Wyandotte High School and graduated in 1954, and also
attended the Northeast Technology Center in Afton. She married Douglas Klaus on
February 4, 1955 in Miami. Harriett worked in Afton at Farmland Feed Mill for
two years and went on to work as a secretary for Farmers Insurance in Grove for
sixteen years, where she retired in 2002.
She is preceded in passing by her parents Bert and May, her husband
Douglas, her father and mother-in-law Buck and Eva Klaus, sister and
brother-in-law Billie and Jack Potts and their son James Potts, brother Robert
Brewster, brother and sister-in-law James and Rosalee Brewster, and great grandson Braxton Blankenship .
Survivors include her two children Allen Klaus and his wife Barbara
of Okmulgee, and Melanie Bearden and her husband Ted of Miami along with her grandchildren Matt Blankenship , Brian Klaus, Ryan Blankenship , Brittany Klaus, John Bearden and Jeremy
Bearden, and seven great grandchildren.
Services are at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2017 at Trinity
Southern Baptist Church in Afton with Reverend Blake Wallace and Reverend Brian
Gibson officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairland Cemetery. Casketbearers will be John Bearden,
Jeremy Bearden, Michael Robinson, Brian Klaus, Matt Blankenship, Ryan Blankenship and
Jordan Boyd. Honorary Casketbearers are Phil Oakley, Charlie Gibson, Charles
Spurlock, Bob Attaway, Kevin Payne, Ted Bearden, Sonny Jones, and Charles
Enyart.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Miami, Ottawa
Co., OK, Obituary
Miami News-Record (OK) - April 11, 2016
William R. "Bill" Phillips, 70, of Miami, Okla. passed
away April 9, 2016 at Integris Baptist Regional Hospital in Miami, Okla. He was
born Dec. 8, 1945 in Jonesboro, Ark. to Russell and Mattie (Blankenship) Phillips.
Mr. Phillips served in the United States Air Force during the
Vietnam era. He married Florence O'Brien on Aug. 3, 1987 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He
moved to Miami 12 years ago after retiring with B.F. Goodrich in Alabama and
was employed in the electrical department at Locke Supply.
Preceded in death by parents and one brother Larry Phillips.
Survivors wife Florence of the home, one son Tyson and wife
Jennifer of Catoosa, Okla., six daughters Sheila Coker of Miami, Okla., Cheryl
and husband Barry Faulkner of North Port, Ala., Shawn and husband Scott Reaume
of Wesley, Ark., Perrianne and husband Chris of Rogers, Ark., Shannon Coker of
Shreveport, La., and Cobe and husband Ray of Tuscaloosa, Ala., 17 grandchildren
and 7 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at
the G.A.R. Cemetery. Interment will follow under the direction of the Paul
Thomas Funeral Home of Miami, Okla. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rome Russell,
Chris Herrin, Ryan Herrin, Caleb Stockburger, Matthew Reaume, Scottie Reaume,
Loren Ball and Garret Ball.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK, Obituary
Miami News-Record (OK) - June 7, 2016
JoAnn Clark, 82, passed away at home Friday, June 3, 2016, with her
family by her side. She was born Dec. 2, 1933 in Columbus, Kan., to Arthur and
Christine Doty.
JoAnn was a 1951 graduate of Columbus High School. She had a large
circle of life-long friends from school and others she met throughout her many
years as a businesswoman. She lived her life to the fullest. JoAnn was
beautiful, strong, smart, sassy and stubborn, but most of all she loved her
family and friends. She was the matriarch of her family and an inspiration to
many. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Norma
Williams and Janice Wilson.
She is survived by her two daughters, Melanie Rollins and her
husband Rob Rollins of Miami, Okla., Kim Hurt and her husband Russell Hurt of
Tulsa, Okla.; and son, Steve Perry of Springfield, Mo. She has five grandchildren: Steve Perry and wife
Merissa of Miami, Okla., Megan
Blankenship of Bella Vista,
Ark., Sean Hurt of Philadelphia, Pa., Lauren Hughes and husband Cody of
Scottsdale, Ariz., and Rachel Hurt of Dallas, Texas. She has five great-grandchildren, Mya Perry, Clare
Perry, Shauna Perry, Cameron Perry, all of Miami, Okla., and Grayson Blankenship of Bella Vista, Ark. She is also survived
by her nephew and nieces who loved her dearly.
A celebration of life will be held for JoAnn from 12-3 p.m.,
Monday, June 13, 2016 at Tranquil Oaks Gardens, 10200 S. 652 Rd., Miami, Okla.
Cremation arrangements were coordinated by Brown-Winters Funeral Home and
Cremation Service of Miami, Okla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Miami, Ottawa
Co., OK, Obituary
Miami News-Record (OK) - December 27, 2016
http://www.miamiok.com/article/20161227/OBITUARIES/161229670
Carol Maxine Murphy of Miami, Okla. passed away Thursday, December
22, 2016 at Eastwood Manor in Commerce, Okla. She was 97. She was born August
19, 1919 in Bentonville, Ark. to William Clarence and Lillybelle (Ford)
Hammack.
Carol was a Miami area resident since 1950. She worked for Hargrove
Casket Company in Miami as a seamstress. She also worked for Miami High School
as a pastry cook and for B. F. Goodrich as a cook. She was a member of Immanuel
Baptist Church in Miami.
Carol married U. V. Edward Phillips and he preceded her in death in
1978. She later married John Murphy and he preceded her in death in 1998. Carol
was also preceded in death by two sons, Edward Wayne Phillips and Jackie Lee
Phillips, and her siblings, Edith May Hammack, Rubia Francis Hammack, William
Loyd Hammack, Lela Fay Hammack, Auburn Franklin Hammack, Eva Lena Hammack, and
Anna Ruth Hammack.
Carol is survived by her son Curtis Dean Phillips and his wife Ann
of Tulsa, Okla., two daughters, Carolyn Sue Blankenship and husband
Ernie of Fairland, Okla. and Donna Kay Benson
and her husband John of Broken Arrow, Okla., nine grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren and seven great great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2016 at Immanuel
Baptist Church in Miami, Okla. Randy
Blankenship and Rev. C. C.
Craig will officiate. Interment will be in Turkey Ford Cemetery northeast of
Grove, Okla. with Matthew
Blankenship, Ryan Blankenship, Evan Cook, Shawn Haynie, Eddie Cook and
Doug Wegner serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Blankenship, John Benson and Mark Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ernest A. Blankenship, Jr. – b.09Jun1940 -
Fairland, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGCX-V6C
Relatives - Carolyn Sue Blankenship.
Payne
+2015, Cushing, Payne Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.palmermarlerfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3224284&fh_id=13294
Roy Jerome Blankenship “Jay” as those who knew him, age 54 a longtime resident of Cushing
passed away on June 27, 2015 at his home in Cushing. He was born on May 12,
1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Roy C. Blankenship
and Evelyn (Hopson) Blankenship.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 2,
2015 at the Palmer Marler Funeral Home Chapel in Cushing. Pastor Randy Whitlow
will officiate.
Roy grew up and attended school in Cushing, graduating from Cushing
High School in 1979. Roy attended the University of Oklahoma, before taking a
job in the oilfield. Roy was a hard worker, he managed the sonic in Mannford
for a number of years, he also worked as a truck driver before his health
forced him to take a desk job for Avis Rental Company. Roy enjoyed hunting and
fishing, but his true passion was riding his Harley Davidson across the
country.
Roy is survived by his mother:
Evelyn Blankenship of Cushing, one brother: Joe
Blankenship and wife Shelly of
Guthrie, Oklahoma, sisters: Becky Champlain and husband Robert of Pryor, Paula Brensing and husband Joe of Drumright, Hootie Tinnie of Cushing, Shortie Pierce of
Cushing, Dian Blankenship of Cushing, Rhonda
Bagwell and husband Noel of Cushing, one Godchild:
Jayme Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his Father, grandparents, great
grandparents, two: brother’s in-law, and partner Vickie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship, Roy C., 66, 18Nov1935 -
31Jul2002, Cushing, Payne, OK, OK-443-32-2640
+2016, Cushing, Payne Co., OK, Obituary
Stillwater News Press (OK) - February 4, 2016
Crystal Michelle Tinnie, 37, passed away on Feb. 3, 2016, in
Cushing, Oklahoma. She was born Feb. 25, 1978, to Everett and Debora "Hootie" Tinnie.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016,
at Fairlawn Cemetery in Cushing, Oklahoma. Rev. Michael Chace officiating.
Crystal attended Cushing schools and graduated from Cushing High
School in 1997. Crystal has been active in the Life Adult Day Center at First
Christian Church in Stillwater for the past three years.
Crystal is preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents, Ruby and
Edmond Tinnie; her Maternal Grandfather
Roy Blankenship; and
her Father Everett Tinnie.
Crystal is survived by her Mother Hootie Tinnie; sisters, Andrea
Mercer and husband Jeff, Stacie McEntire and Husband Jeremy; three Nephews,
Matthew Mercer, Logan Mercer, and Trenton McEntire; one Niece Lani McEntire; in
addition Crystal is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Cushing, Payne
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Evelyn-Fern-Blankenship-104927603
Evelyn Fern Blankenship, June 20, 1938 - June 26, 2017, Cushing, Oklahoma
She grew up and attended school in Carney.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017
at the Chapel of Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Cushing, Ok. Interment will follow
at Fairlawn Cemetery, Cushing, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Cushing, Payne
Co., OK, Obituary
http://1600kush.com/wp/2017/06/27/evelyn-fern-blankenship/
Evelyn Fern Blankenship, a longtime
Cushing resident, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 in Tulsa, [Tulsa Co., OK], with her family by her side at the age
of 79. She was born on June 20, 1938 in Lovell, Oklahoma to the late
Royce and Alice Rebecca (Story) Hopson.
Evelyn was one of eight children.
She grew up and attended school in Carney. Evelyn married the love
of her life Roy C. Blankenship on June 3, 1954 at the Lincoln County Court House
in Chandler to this union eight children were born Becky, Paula, Hootie, Shortie, Dian, Jay, Joe and Rhonda. They made
their home in Cushing where they raised their family. Evelyn was baptized
at the Oak Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed cross word puzzles,
crocheting, watching Rangers Baseball and golf, and reading her Bible
daily. Since Evelyn was raised in a large family and had a large family,
she was in her element with family get-togethers.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband Roy Blankenship, son Jay Blankenship, infant sibling
Loveless, brothers Bill Hopson and Thomas “Buzz”Loveless, sister JoAnn Gwyn,
sons-in law Everett Tinnie and David Pierce, and granddaughter Crystal Tinnie.
Evelyn is survived by her children
Becky Champlain and
husband Robert of Pryor, Paula Brensing and husband Joe of Drumright, Hootie Tinnie of
Cushing, Shortie Pierce of Cushing, Dian Blankenship of Cushing, Joe Blankenship and wife Shelly
of Guthrie, Rhonda Bagwell and husband Noel of Cushing, brother Royce “Butch”
Loveless and wife Marilyn of Tulia, Tx., sister Norma Lowe of Oklahoma
City, Joyce “Susie” Varner of Anchorage, Alaska, sister-in-law Agnes Higgins of
Bowie, Maryland, grandchildren Michael Champlain, Jeff Champlain
and wife Julie, Bradley Champlain, Alicia Brensing, Andrea Mercer and husband
Jeff, Stacie McEntire and husband Jeremy, Courtney Pierce, Alyson Pierce,
Levi
Blankenship, Ashley Blankenship, Cole Blankenship, April Bagwell and Ryan Bagwell, great
grandchildren Ashley DeLong, Bobby Champlain, Derrian Champlain, Caleb
Champlain, Robert Champlain, Jacob Champlain, Danielle Champlain, Matthew
Mercer, Logan Mercer, Trenton McEntire, Alaina McEntire, Laila McEntire, and
Easton Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00
p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Chapel of Palmer Marler Funeral Home,
Cushing, OK. Pastor Josh Seabolt will officiate. Interment
will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Cushing, OK.
Pittsburg
2017, Haileyville, Pittsburg Co., OK, Obituary
McAlester News-Capital & Democrat (OK) - September 13, 2017
Arlie E. Cloud, 69, of Haileyville, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at
his home. He was born on Jan. 15, 1948, in Kinta, to Burnie and Ruby (Mathis)
Cloud.
Arlie graduated from Quinton High School as Salutatorian of the
Class of 1966, where he played basketball and was awarded the American Farmer
Decree. He then attended Eastern Oklahoma State College at Wilburton for two
years then transferred to Oklahoma State University, where he graduated with a
bachelors of science degree in vocational agriculture. He was a faithful member
of First Assembly of God in Haileyville and loved teaching, agriculture, his
church and grandkids. He married Barbara Joyce Alexander on Oct. 27, 1978, in
Boynton. He was an AG teacher for many years with most of those coming in
Haileyville and Savanna.
Arlie was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; parents; one
sister, Bonnie Pugh-Shields; two brothers, Jack Cloud and James Cloud, and s
sister-in-law, Cindy Cates.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Bonnita
Cloud, Jeremy and Jessica Cloud, and the Rev. Jarrod and Jeni Cloud;
grandchildren, Ashleigh Cloud, Paige Cloud, J.D. Cloud, Jaxy Cloud, Jocey
Cloud, Zoey Cloud, Rylee Cloud, Jentry Cloud and Piper Rose Cloud; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Bill Blankenship, Shirley and Tom Braswell, and Linda and
Tom Reeder; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Leon and Shirley Cloud, Ray
Cloud, and Gary and Barbara Cloud; brothers-in-law and spouses, Larry and Pam
Alexander, and Kenny and Lori Alexander; sister-in-law and spouse, Patsy and
Johnny Linden, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at First
Assembly of God Church in McAlester with the Rev Jarrod Cloud, the Rev. Chester
Cooley and the Rev. Barry Prock officiating. Burial will follow at Sans Bois
Cemetery near Kinta. Active pallbearers will be Kenneth Miller, Daniel Cloud,
James Ray Cloud, Brandon Reeder, Gary Cloud and Mike Cloud.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Kiowa, Pittsburg
Co., OK, Obituary
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3372591&fh_id=12327
Toni Martin-Freeman, Age 59, a resident of Kiowa, Oklahoma, died
Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Sparks Medical Center – Ft. Smith, [Sebastian
Co.,] Arkansas. Toni was
born to Lewis and Joy (Zin) Brumley November 21, 1955 in Altus, Oklahoma.
Time of Service will be Saturday, November 7, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at
the Pittsburg First Baptist Church - Pittsburg, Oklahoma, Officiating Rev.
Brent Davis with interment Kiowa Cemetery – Kiowa, Oklahoma. Active Pallbearers
will be: Bobby Burget, Jimmy Smith, Randy McMath, Joe Edwards, Tommy Mitchell,
Ron Huff. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Clyde Swain, Charles Gibbs, Jim Ward,
J. O. Cravins, Ty Martin and Kyle Martin.
She moved to Pittsburg with her family when she was two years old.
She attended Pittsburg School and graduated in 1974. Toni worked at Wheeler’s
Café for thirty-five years. She married Jesse Martin June 22, 1990 in Pittsburg
and he preceded her in death. She owned and operated the Brass Rose Café in
Kiowa for the last six years. She enjoyed horseback riding and camping. She was
a member of the First Baptist Church of Pittsburg. Toni married Billy Freeman
November 21, 20110 at Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
Survived by, Husband, Billy Freeman of the home; Daughter, Eva
Perteet of Pittsburg, Oklahoma; Grandchildren: Morrison Lambert of Kiowa,
Oklahoma, Sydnee McCoy of Durant, Oklahoma, Tyler Lambert, of Wardville,
Oklahoma, Randi Jo Lambert of Wardville, Oklahoma; Sisters: Anna
Blankenship of Pittsburg,
Oklahoma, Mary Brumley-Strange of Blanco, Oklahoma; Brother, Ed Brumley of
Pittsburg, Oklahoma; Step-son, Robert Freeman of Kentucky; Step-daughters:
Charity Freeman, Rachel Reed both of Kentucky; Step-grandchildren: Peyton
Beckham, Eleanor Grace Reed, Lucas Reed all of Kentucky; Numerous nieces,
nephews and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Joy Brumley;
and her husband, Jesse Martin September 9, 2005.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pontotoc
+2015, Ada, Pontotoc
Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) Date: July 13, 2015
Services for Carolyn
Sue Pettigrew, 70, of Ada will
be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Seth Johnson will
officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Bearers will be Jacky Pettigrew, Shane Tatum, Ben Blankenship, Brian Blankenship,
Timmy Wilson, Kerry Sutton, Daniel
Ray Blankenship and Seth
Johnson. Honorary bearers will be Dwayne Boucher, Jayme Gore, Brown Wilmoth and
Parker Gore.
Mrs. Pettigrew died Friday, July 10, 2015, at her home surrounded
by family. She was born Jan. 25, 1945, in Wapanucka to Bud and Ova Smith
Blankenship.
She attended Latta High School. She married Jackson D. Pettigrew
May 21, 1962. They were married for 53 years. She worked at Valley View
Regional Hospital as a cook for several years. She attended Kiamichi Vo-Tech
and received a license as a Dietary Technician and worked for Ada Retirement
before finally starting her own business, Sue's Fried Pies.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Pettigrew, of the home; three
children, Sheila Boucher and husband Dwayne, Jacky Pettigrew and Anna Gore and
husband Jayme, all of Ada; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Daniel Blankenship and Benny Blankenship;
and two sisters, Janette Vaughn and husband James and Sondra Jansen and
husband Randy; and many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Ova Blankenship,
and one brother, Buddy Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - October 14, 2015
Services for Wilburn Lee Keeling, 82, of Ada are at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jarrod Newby will
officiate. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery. The Chickasaw Honor Guard
will conduct military honors at the cemetery. Bearers will be Shawn Keeling,
Chris Keeling, Jamie Yarbrough, Daniel Brewton, Josh Powell and Danny Davis.
Mr. Keeling died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at a Shawnee hospital. He
was born April 29, 1933, in the Bebee community in Pontotoc County to Nathan
Herd and Susie Alma Palmer Keeling.
He married Denzil Ruth Newby July 12, 1954, in Ada. Mr. Keeling
served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He served in Japan,
Iceland and Vietnam. He was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant. After he
was discharged from the service, he attended Rose State College in Del City.
Mr. Keeling was employed with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in
Lexington as a lieutenant until his retirement. Later, Mr. Keeling grew
vegetables and sold them at the Ada Farmers Market.
Survivors include his wife, Denzil, of the home; two sons, Larry
Don Keeling and his wife Debbie, and Randy Lee Keeling and his wife Glenda, all
of Ada; five grandchildren, Jennifier Keeling Yarbrough and husband Jamie,
Michelle Keeling Powell and husband Josh, Stacy Keeling Brewton and husband
Daniel, Shawn Keeling and wife Pattie and Chris Keeling; his 12 great-grandchildren, Kaylee Grim,
Brayden and Caleb Yarbrough, Jonathan Turner, Tyler and Kelsey Brewton, Amiee Blankenship , and Sherrie, Brooke, Jocelyn and Taylor
Keeling and Olivia Powell; and other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Matt Monroe
Keeling, Vaughnie Darrel Keeling and Billy John Keeling; a sister, Joann
Keeling Bagwell; a grandson, Craig Keeling; and a great-granddaughter, Marissa
Turner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Ada, Pontotoc
Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - September 23, 2016
Mrs. Doris Lee
Scott of Ada died Thursday,
Sept. 22, 2016, at a local assisted living center. She was born June 23, 1924,
in Allen to Lonnie Leon and Cara Wilkerson Blankenship.
Mrs. Scott worked for the Ada Food System and was a member of
Church of God of Prophecy in Allen. She married Bill Scott Dec. 14, 1946. He
preceded her in death Sept. 16, 2004.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; two brothers, Andrew and Bobby Blankenship; and
three sisters, Florence Boyd, Viola Herrin and Wanda
Jackson.
Survivors include one daughter, Doretta Sellers and her husband,
Jerry, of Ada; two grandsons, Scott Sellers of Ada and Jeramy Sellers and his
wife, Rhonda, of Ada; one brother, L. C. Blankenship and his wife, Wanda, of Ada; two sisters, Evelyn Davis
and her husband, J. R., of Fresno, California, and Carolyn Henderson of Allen; and many other relatives and friends.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home
Chapel. The Revs. Ed Rutherford and Steve Hogue will officiate. Burial will follow
at Memorial Park Cemetery. Bearers will be Marty Jackson, Dusty Henderson, Brad
Faust, Kendall McKibben, Bryan Smith and Steve Timmons. Honorary Bearers will
be James Abbott, Luther Green and Glen Walker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Allen, Pontotoc
Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - September 6, 2016
Ms. Vickie Vernell
Blankenship of Allen, passed
away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at an Ardmore
hospital, [Carter Co., OK]. She was born Dec. 19, 1951, in Ada to L. C. and Wanda Raney
Blankenship.
Ms. Blankenship attended Allen schools and graduated from Allen
High School. She was a licensed practical nurse for 40 years, having previously
worked in the emergency room department at the Holdenville hospital. She worked
for several nursing homes and McCalls Chapel. She last worked at Featherstone
Assisted Living Center in Ada, and she was a member of Church of God of
Prophecy in Allen.
Survivors include a son,
Kelly Blankenship of Allen; her parents, L. C. and
Wanda Blankenship of Allen;
one brother, Terry Blankenship and his wife, Cindee, of Wilburton; a
niece, Rachel Conley; and a nephew, Benton Conley.
Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Church of God of Prophecy in
Allen. The Rev. Ed. Rutherford will officiate. Burial will follow at the Allen
Cemetery. Bearers will be Dusty Henderson, Judd Henderson, Gary Cooley, Dale
Johnson, Darrell Boyd and Ed McKerly.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Union Valley, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - August 4, 2017
Mr. Jim Carter, 77, of Union Valley, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3,
2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 19, 1940, in
Tyler, Texas.
He graduated from Tyler High School and attended East Central
University. He married Marcia Tucker Sept. 24, 1965. Mr. Carter was a brick
mason until his retirement. He was a charter member of Cross Cut Cowboy Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marcia of the home; two sons, Jimmy
Carter of Union Valley and his children, Laura Brooke, Andy and Braden Carter
and Keith Carter of Canadian and his children, Ryan and Kelsey Carter; a daughter, Jeni Carter of Ada and her children, Carter Blankenship and her husband, Colton, and Cameron Lehman; and two brothers,
Charlie Carter and his wife, Karen, and Johnny Carter and his wife, Debbie, all
of Ada.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Criswell Funeral Home
Chapel. Dan Megehee and Lonnie Manuel will officiate. Burial will follow at
Memorial Park Cemetery. Bearers will
be his nephews, Don Tucker, Bobby Tucker, Chris Tucker and J. L. Carter; a grandson, Colton Blankenship; and a cousin, Greg Carter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Vanoss, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
The Ada Evening News, (OK) - February 12, 2016
Services for Darla
Kay Coffey, 47, of Vanoss are
at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Seth Johnson
will officiate. Burial will follow at McGee Cemetery in Stratford.
Mrs. Coffey passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at an Ada [Pontotoc Co., OK] hospital. She was born Oct. 4, 1968, in
Idabel to Donald
"Buddy" and Gail Adams Blankenship.
She attended Vanoss Grade School and graduated from Vanoss High
School. She married Danny Coffey on March 29, 1991. Mrs. Coffey was a certified
medical assistant at McCall's Chapel and the Baptist Village. She was also a
phlebotomist. When she was younger, she was a pianist for gospel singings. She
was an animal lover and loved to ride her John Deere tractor and mow. Mrs.
Coffey was a former secretary and an active member of the Ada Amateur Radio
Club.
Survivors include her husband, Danny Coffey of the home; her
stepdaughter, Lavina Coffey of Tulsa; two grandchildren, Eav and Abigail
Sherman; her mother, Gail Blankenship of Vanoss; a brother, Donnie
Blankenship of Pickett; her
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Patsy and Ed Coffey of Vanoss; and a niece and nephew, Brittany and Blake Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her father, Buddy
Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pottawatomie
2016, Shawnee, Pottawatomie
Co., OK, Obituary
The Hays Daily News, (KS) - March 14, 2016
Janell Carlile, 65, Shawnee, Okla., died Friday, March 11, 2016, at
her home. She was born Dec. 12, 1950, in Helena, Ore., to Leighton and Oma
(Gibson) Goble.
She married Floyd Carlile Jr. on June 27, 1982 in Glenpool, Okla.
She worked in medical records at Hillcrest Hospital, Tulsa, Okla.
Survivors include a daughter, Makala Carlile, Shawnee, Okla.; two sisters, Julie Stanford, Oklahoma City,
and Lois Blankenship, Glencoe, Okla.; and a brother, Jerry
Goble, Santee, Calif.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Walker Funeral Service
Chapel, Shawnee, with graveside services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Monument
Township Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Shawnee, Pottawatomie
Co., OK, Obituary
The Salina Journal, (KS) - March 14, 2016
Joyce Janell Carlile, 65, of Shawnee, died Friday, March 11, 2016,
at home. She was born Dec. 12, 1950, in Helena, OR, daughter of the late
Leighton and Oma (Gibson) Goble.
She worked in medical records at Hillcrest Hospital, Tulsa.
Survivors include daughter, Makala Carlile, of Shawnee; sisters, Julie Stanford, of Oklahoma
City, and Lois Blankinship, of Glencoe; and brother, Jerry Goble, of
Santee, Calif.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at
Monument Township Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Shawnee, Pottawatomie
Co., OK, Obituary
Fred Jack Akin, age 84, of Shawnee passed away Tuesday, April 26,
2016 in Shawnee. He was born July 23, 1931 in Hollis, OK to Thomas E and Anna
Lee (Thomas) Akin.
Fred was born and raised in Hollis, OK and at age 16 he and his
family moved to Shawnee, where he has been a resident ever since. He graduated
with the Shawnee Class of 1949 and married Colleen Jones in 1956. He retired
from Tinker Air Force Base after 28 years. Fred was a member of Liberty Baptist
Church. He enjoyed swap meets and woodworking. Fred loved visiting with friends
and was a proud member of the “Carl’s, Jr. Coffee Club.”
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, Ted
Akin; and brothers, Jim Akin and Jerry Akin.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Colleen Akin of the home;
daughter, DeAnna and Chuck Thomas of Tulsa; son, Dean Akin of Shawnee;
grandchildren, Matt Thomas and spouse, Theresa, Lindsey Thomas, Spencer Thomas
and Andrew McKinney and spouse, Mallory Blankenship;
3 great granddaughters, Madison Thomas, Mia Thomas and Emma McKinney; many
nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2016 at Cooper
Funeral Home with officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Shawnee, Pottawatomie
Co., OK, Obituary
Wagoner Tribune (OK) - May 3, 2017
Colonel Amel Anderson was born on October 17, 1918. He passed away
at home on April 29, 2017 at the age of 98.
Amel graduated from Wagoner High School in Wagoner, OK. He
graduated from the University of Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska with a BS Degree in
Political Science & Economics. He joined the Oklahoma National Guard, 180th
Infantry Regiment after high school. He was a veteran of three wars, Would War
II, Korea, and Viet Nam. He received 23 awards and citations in his 33 years of
service. He retired as a Colonel. His National Guard unit was mobilized with the
45th Infantry Division and made the famed military push from Sicily into France
and into Germany. He was given a field commission during this campaign. His
unit was demobilized in the fall of 1945.
After WWII, Amel worked for Evans Construction Company in Pryor,
Oklahoma. On April 9, 1949 he married Mary Ann Cannon. He returned to the Army
on January 27, 1951 and served on active duty until his retirement on July 31,
1974. He served in the Korean War with the 40th Infantry Division and commanded
an Army field hospital in Qui Nhon, Viet Nam. In addition to his war time
service, he served two tours in Washington, D.C., one tour in Germany and as
advisor to General Kai-Shek in Taiwan. He served as Advisor to the U. S. Army
Artillery for three years at Ft. Sill, OK and served as Deputy Director to
OCHAMPUS in Denver, CO for four years. He graduated from the Command and
General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, KS.
After retirement, he returned to Wagoner with his wife, Mary, and
lived there for 22 years raising cattle. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church, Retired Officers Association, American Legion, Oklahoma History
Society, and the Cattleman's Association. In 1996, he and his wife, Mary, moved
to Shawnee, OK to be near his daughter, Pamela, and his two grandsons, Kyle and
Logan Richardson.
Amel was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (Cannon) Anderson,
father Archie Anderson, mother Dorothy Alice Anderson, two sisters Leota
Blankenship and Oneta Ryser,
and one brother, Alva Anderson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Carl Blankenship and Clark Ryser as well as several nieces
and nephews.
Amel is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Mike
Chambless of Edmond, OK, grandsons Kyle Richardson and wife Brenna of
Brockport, NY and Logan Richardson of Bartlesville, OK, and two
great-grandsons, Grady and Hayes Richardson.
Amel always had a smile on his face for anyone who came to visit
him. In his later years, he was lovingly cared for by Debra Robinson of
Seminole, OK, Cassandra Smith of Prague, OK, Shaina Johnson of Shawnee, OK, and
several others. He loved God, his family and his country.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday at the Chapel
at Mallett Funeral Home and Crematory in Wagoner. The Reverend Wade Robertson
will officiate. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Logan Richardson, Robert Cannon, Dakota Cannon, Roger Anderson and Gary
Anderson
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK, Obituary
The Shawnee News-Star, (OK) Date: August 20, 2015
Evelena LaValley was born Feb. 21, 1941, in Wetumka to Blanche (Blankenship) Cook and passed
from this life Aug. 15, 2015, in Tuttle,
[Grady Co., OK]
at the age of 74.
Ms. LaValley was raised in the Wetumka area and attended the
Wetumka School system. She was a 1959 graduate of Wetumka High School. Later
that year she was married to Thomas LaValley and to this union two children
were born, Tommy and Sulyne.
Tommy preceded her in death in 2005 as did her parents, Susie
Kinnamon, Cathie Anderson, and other extended family members. Her sister,
Virginia Grove, died earlier this year.
She settled in Tecumseh in the 1970s and worked for several years
for the First American Title and Abstract Company as a title clerk until
retiring in 2006.
She was an avid Sooner football fan and enjoyed working in her
yard. She loved her family and eagerly waited for holidays where they would
have family gatherings. She always insisted on preparing special dishes when
they got together. Her family fondly recalls her dedication to them. She
collected Anna Lee dolls and she loved to have frogs and birds in her garden.
Survivors include: a daughter Sulyne Cuellar of Shawnee; two
sisters, Wanda Washburn and Jeanette Harrell of Wetumka; a brother Lowell Cook
and wife Millie of Auburn, California; two granddaughters Rebecca Pool and
husband Waylon of Tuttle and Chandler Cuellar of Shawnee. Among her many nieces
and nephews, whom she all held dear, she had a special bond with Dale McCallie,
Jack Tony, and Brenda Phares. She was also especially fond of her great-nephew
Jason Hudson.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Wetumka Assembly
of God Church with Rev. Chester Cantrell, Rev. Claude Butler, and Rev. Tony
Buck officiating. Pallbearers will be Robbie Cuellar, Jason Hudson, Jody Black,
Stan Stapp, Cole Harris, and Jeff Van Arnam. Rick Griggs, Dale McCallie, Jimmy
Washburn, and Jack Toney will serve as honorary bearers. Interment will be in
the Wetumka Cemetery under the direction of Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home of
Wetumka.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pushmataha
+2015, Antlers, Pushmataha
Co., OK, Obituary
The Antlers American, (OK) Date: July 16, 2015
Hettie Frances Bernice Thornton of Antlers, passed from this life on Monday, July 6, 2015 in McAlester, [Pittsburg Co., OK] at the age of 83. She was born April 7,
1932 in Red Oak, to Bill and Della (Harden) Blankenship.
Hettie loved being outdoors, gardening, canning, fishing and she
loved flowers. She was a great cook and made great homemade biscuits and jelly
and she was a loving wife and mother.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Della Blankenship,
husband, Lonnie Thornton, 2 sons, Lonnie James Thornton and Steve Thornton, 2
grandchildren, Dean Carr and Christopher Rentza.
Hettie is survived by her 3 daughters, Ann Carr and husband William
of Rattan; Debbie Rentza of Spokane, Washington; Winifred Rose McDaniel of
Missouri; 3 sons, Bill Thornton of Antlers; Marty Thornton of Antlers; Glen
Thornton and wife Alice of Antlers; 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1
great, great grandchild. as well as numerous other relatives and a host of
friends.
Cremation services provided by Burkhart Funeral Service of Antlers.
Memorial arrangements have been entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Service in
Antlers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Antlers, Pushmataha
Co., OK, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Sammie-Lucille-Blankenship-103575821
Sammie Lucille Blankenship - July 17, 1947 - May 13, 2016 - Antlers, Oklahoma
Funeral services for Sammie will be held 2:00 PM Monday May 16 2016
at the Fresh Beginnings Church in Finley Oklahoma.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Antlers, Pushmataha
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.burkhartfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Sammie-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Sammie Lucille Blankenship, 69, passed from
this life May 13, 2016 after a long illness in McAlester, Oklahoma. She was
born to Arbie and Billie (Morgan) Blankenship January 17, 1947 in Hugo, Oklahoma.
Sammie worked as a grocery store clerk
for many years. Sammie's favorite sports team was OU. She liked to watch them
play and also went to numerous rodeos as she was a huge fan. She also enjoyed
listening to music spending time with her family, but most of all she loved
being with her grandkids.
Sammie is preceded in death by her parents;
one sister: Bobbie Lovitt and one brother: David Blankenship.
She is survived by her two sons: Bryan
Luman and his wife Denise of Mena, Arkansas and Brad Luman of Arlington, Texas;
one brother: Kenny Blankenship and his wife Alveda of Savanna, Oklahoma; four
grandchildren: Chelsea Sauer, Justin Sauer, Billy Luman and Ty Luman; along
with numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services for Sammie will be held
2:00 PM Monday, May 16, 2016 at the Fresh Beginnings Church in Finley,
Oklahoma. Pallbearers will be: Blake Lovitt, Todd Stone, Monty Hamman, Rodney
Lovitt, Clark Kelley and Larry Luman. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas
Wilson, Larry Luman Sr. and Everrett Cannady. The church choir will be singing
"What A Day That Will Be", "Take My Hand Precious Lord" and
"Amazing Grace".
+2016, Antlers, Pushmataha
Co., OK, Obituary
The Antlers American, (OK) - October 27, 2016
Marania Rachel Hill
passed from this life October 23, 2016 in Antlers, at the age of 82. Marania
was born March 11, 1934 to Mack and Martha (Darling) Blankenship in Atoka.
Marania has been a member of the Antlers community her entire life.
She enjoyed spending her time outside gardening, growing flowers, and making
flower arrangements. Marania loved when she got to spend her time listening to
Gospel music. She was very devoted to her family, when someone needed her
caring hand she was always there.
Marania is preceded in death by her parents; husband J. W. Hill; brothers Arbie Blankenship, Archie Blankenship, James
Tramble, and Roger Tramble; cousin Amie Jones; nieces Bobbie sue Lovitt and
Samie Luman.
Marania leaves behind a loving family that includes her sons
Clayburn Jay Hill of Antlers, James Earl Hill of Antlers, and Steven Eugene
Hill of Antlers; brothers Charles Tramble and Allen Tramble; granddaughter
Marania Rowland Hill of McAlester; cousins Ellen Taylor of Tulsa, Margie
Tompkins of Antlers, and Joy York of Atoka; nephew Kenny
Blankenship of Kiowa, as well
as many of other relatives and a host of friends.
Services were held Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM at
Burkhart Funeral Service of Antlers. Interment was in Hall Cemetery under the
direction of Burkhart Funeral Service of Antlers. Honorary pallbearers will include Bill Hill, Jimmy Hill, Gary Hill,
Kenny Blankenship, Gary Tramble, Wayne Talbott, Kelly
Cathey, Mitchel Tompkins, Wesley Hindman, and Brian Hindman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Tuskahoma, Pushmataha
Co., OK, Obituary
Broken Arrow Ledger (OK) - January 19, 2017
Jimmy Don Blankenship, 60 [19Jan1956], seismograph operator and veteran, died
Jan. 13.
Services pending. Schaudt's.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Tuskahoma, Pushmataha
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.kten.com/story/34262695/man-killed-in-house-fire
Authorities in Pushmataha County say a
house fire claimed the life of a 61 year old man Friday.
The Pushmataha County sheriff says 61
year old Jimmy Don Blankenship of Tuskahoma was killed when his mobile home caught
fire. The sheriff's office says fire started around 9p.m. Friday night.
Authorities say it's unclear how the fire started but it does appear to be
accidental.
The state fire marshal has been called in
to investigate.
Roger
Mills
+2017, Cheyenne, Roger
Mills Co., OK, Obituary
Terry Lynn Beavin
was born August 15, 1958 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Louis Ray and Fox Marie (Myers) Blankenship. She passed away February 25, 2017 at Cheyenne, OK, at the
age of 58 years, 6 months and 10 days.
Terry was raised in Rush Springs, Oklahoma as a child. At the age
of 16, Terry met Edward Stibick and they were married shortly after. On
September 20, 1976, Terry gave birth to her first boy, Terry Edward Stibick,
also known as Dig'em. They lived together as a family in Rush Springs.
Eventually Terry and Dig'em moved to Cheyenne, Oklahoma where she met Craig
Beavin in 1978. They married and lived their lives together in Cheyenne. On
July 8, 1987 Terry completed her little family when she gave birth to her baby
boy, Joseph Craig Beavin. She and Craig separated in 1993 and in 1997 she met
the love of her life, Bobby Lee Turpin. They lived in Cheyenne with their
little family until Terry lost Bobby to a tragic accident in 2001. Terry never
married again and just continued living her life in Cheyenne, being a single
mom, still raising Joe.
Terry was a wonderful mother and loved her two boys with all of her
heart. Terry also enjoyed watching her OU Sooners play football, having
cookouts with family and friends, getting in her truck and rolling the windows
down while turning the radio up and just driving around. Terry loved spending
time with her grandkids and all her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, her husband, Bobby Turpin,
sister-in-law, Sheila and her best friend, Rena Moore.
She is survived by her 2 sons, Terry (Dig'em) Stibick and wife,
Tammy, of Cheyenne, OK, Joe Beavin and wife, Kim, of Cheyenne, OK; a step
daughter, Brandi Turpin, of Phoenix, AZ; an adopted daughter, Tiffany
Cunningham, of Clinton, OK; 6 grandchildren,
Olivia Lucas, Alyssa Bonser, Ashlee and Gunner Stibick, Aubrey Beavin
and Brilyn LeGrand; her mother, Fox
Myers of Elk City, OK; 4 brothers and
sisters, Rick Blankenship and wife, Bev, of Rush Springs, OK, Timmy Blankenship and wife, Glenda, of Rush Springs,
OK, Dolores Diane (DeDe) Blankenship, of
Rush Springs, OK and Shelley
Blankenship, Cheyenne, OK;
many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rogers
+2016, Inola, Rogers
Co., OK, Obituary
Coweta American (OK) - September 25, 2016
Wanda Lee (Harmon) Blankenship, 85, retired from Safeway, died Wednesday.
Visitation 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Inola Funeral Home, and service 2 p.m.
Monday, First Baptist Church
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sequoyah
2016, Sallisaw, Sequoyah
Co., OK, Obituary
Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - November 22, 2016
James Woodrow Laymon, 75, of Sallisaw died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016,
in Vian, [Sequoyah
Co., OK]. He was a general
laborer and of the Holiness faith.
He is survived by his wife, Allene; two daughters, Tammy
Blankenship and Della Wadkins,
both of Sallisaw; two sons, James Laymon Jr. and Phillip Laymon, both of
Sallisaw; a sister, Linda Webb of Warner, Okla.; 19 grandchildren; and 13
great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in
Sallisaw with burial at Box Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Wadkins, Doug
White, Gary Blankenship, Brian Vance and Travis and Trey Carter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Vain, Sequoyah Co., OK, Obituary
Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) - February 8, 2017
Brandon Lee Reece, 28, of Vian died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in
Vian. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by his mother, Leota Garrett of Oklahoma City; his
father, Randy Reece of Vian; three sisters, Cheryl Neal of Cashion, Okla.,
Daisy Schaeffer of Sallisaw and Courtney Wilson of Oklahoma; two brothers, Terry Blankenship of Oklahoma City and Brian Wilson of Vian.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Garden of Memories
Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Mallory-Martin Funeral Service
Inc. in Sallisaw.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stephens
+2015, Duncan, Stephens
Co., OK, Funeral
The Duncan Banner, (OK) Date: February 4, 2015
Alma Jo Blankenship,
96 [1919], of
Duncan, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.
A family burial will be followed by a celebration of life at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at West Side Christian Church with the Rev. Terry
Schlein and the Rev. Tracy L. Wilson officating. Services are under the
direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Alma Jo Blankenship – b.14Jul1918 -
Duncan, OK; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG75-5SS
Relatives: M. Blankenship, Marvin Harold
Blankenship.
Marvin Harold Blankenship – b.09Oct1918 -
Duncan, OK; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG75-5SZ
Relatives: Alma B. Blankenship, Alma J.
Blankeship.
2015, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK, Obituary
The Duncan Banner, (OK) Date: July 7, 2015
Lela Inez Mitchell Hatch, 90, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015, in
Duncan. Lela was born July 25, 1924, in Duncan to W.B. "Cotton" and
Alice Mitchell.
A graveside service is at10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at the
Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Duncan with Ron Stough officiating. Pallbearers
will be Tom Tyler, Jack James, Jerry Strickland, John Cunningham, Vince Freeman
and Larry Vandiver.
She was one of eight children. She attended Duncan schools through
the 11th grade prior to her parents moving to Velma, where she graduated from
high school in 1942. Following graduation, Lela worked at the B & B
Restaurant and at a fabric store in Velma. In 1951, she married Herman R.
Hatch. They were married for 63 and one-half years before his death on July 25,
2014.
Lela and her family lived in the Healdton area for 13 years before
moving to California in 1964. While there, Lela obtained her nursing license
and did both hospital and private care work. Upon returning to Oklahoma in
1969, she continued her nursing career until retiring. Lela and Herman resided
in Velma for 32 years before moving to Duncan in 1995. She was an avid
fisherman, seamstress and a great cook. She loved her family and loved
attending all their sporting activities. She was a member of the Eastside
Church of Christ and enjoyed her sewing club, Love in Action, in which she
helped make numerous items for nursing home residents.
Survivors include two sons, C. E. Hatch, of Duncan, and Mike Hatch
and wife, Anita, of Marlow; three granddaughters, Kristie Sralla and husband,
Bryan, Stacy Smith and husband, Scott and Audra Hermanns and husband, Tom; one step-grandson, Larry Don Blankenship and wife, Gina; 11 great-grandchildren;
one sister, Juanita Dewey and husband, Bill, of Denver, Colorado; two brothers,
Bob "Hershel" Mitchell and wife, Harriet, of Duncan, and Robert
Mitchell and wife, Charlene, of Washington state; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Lela was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers,
Donald Ray Mitchell and Pat Mitchell; and two sisters, Imogene Dove and Billie
Dillon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Duncan, Stephens
Co., OK, Obituary
The Duncan Banner, (OK) - November 25, 2016
David Wayne Westbrook, of Duncan, Oklahoma, was born Jan. 12, 1959,
to J. E. "Dee" and Fayetta Franklin Westbrook. He passed away on
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2016, at the age of 57.
He graduated from Duncan High School in 1977 and then acquired a
welding certificate from Red River Technology Center. He was employed as a
service technician for Arkla Gas for 20 years. After his retirement from Arkla,
he worked for Goodner's Supermarket until his passing. He married Regina Fay
Hicks on Feb. 7, 1981. He loved watching western movies and listening to the
oldies - '70's rock music. He adored his granddaughter and enjoyed his family
very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Joshua Miller
Westbrook; and many aunts and uncles.
David is survived by his wife, Regina; his daughters, Emily Deanna
Westbrook, of Duncan and Elizabeth and husband Aaron Patterson, of Lawton; his
granddaughter, Miriam Jane Patterson; his sister,
Deanna Blankenship, of Duncan; and many cousins.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Billey Randall
Blankenship – b.05Apr1951 – Duncan, OK:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG7G-XFX
Relatives -
Brent D. Blankenship, Deanna Blankenship, Tanna Charlene Montroy.
[Billey’s
Obituary listed Deanna as his best friend, but not as a wife]
Texas
2016, Hooker, Texas
Co., OK, Obituary
Guymon Daily Herald (OK) - May 31, 2016
Helen Martha Hoeme Herbel, 95, of Hooker, reached her heavenly home
on Thursday, May 26, 2016 as she passed from this earthly life, peacefully at
her home. Born July 23, 1920 to Richard and Marie (Kirmse) Hoeme at the family
home in Hooker, she was the second of four children and the only daughter.
Helen attended St. John's Lutheran Parochial School through the
eighth grade and then attended Hooker High School, graduating with the HHS
Class of 1938. As a young girl, she worked summers for several rural families,
helping out with household chores and caring for babies and toddlers. A few
weeks after high school graduation, Helen entered nursing school at St. Luke's
Hospital in Denver. Colo. with encouragement and a recommendation from Dr.
Blackmer. She graduated in 1941 and worked in a clinic in downtown Denver
before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1943. Helen served at Lowry Field
in Denver until she entered flight nurse training at Randolph Field in San
Antonio, Texas. After graduating from the Army Air Forces School of Aviation
Medicine, she was assigned to an air evacuation unit and served in the Hawaiian
Islands, Japan, Guam, the Philippines and stateside during World War II. After achieving
the rank of First Lieutenant, she received an honorable discharge and returned
to Hooker in May 1946.
Helen had met Albert Herbel at St. John's when they were eight
years old. The two had become close and exchanged letters during the war. Once
they were each discharged and back in Hooker, the couple became engaged and
were married Oct. 5, 1946.
A homemaker and full-time mother, she still made time to offer help
and volunteer. Helen taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and midweek
school at St. John's. She was an active member of the Lutheran Women's
Missionary League through St. John's Ladies Aid Society and the Oklahoma
District LWML. She also served on the Olive Warner Memorial Library board and
often provided in-home nursing services to those in need. She was naturally
empathetic and eagerly shared her generous, kind, compassionate spirit with
others.
Helen began oil painting in the mid 1960s and was a member of the
Hooker Art Club. Helen was also a member of the local TOPS Club for several
years.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her beloved husband, Albert
R. Herbel on June 12, 2001; one son, Charles A. "Chuck" Herbel; two
brothers, Walter Hoeme and Clarence Hoeme; sisters-in-law, Margaret
"Bobbye" Hoeme, Viola Hofferber, Leona Dorsch, Marie Bruton and
Pauline Lane; brothers-in- law, Jay Bruton, Dave Dorsch, Alex Hofferber and Ed
Lane; and adopted son-in-law, Ed Hendricks.
Those remaining to celebrate her life and the blessings of God she
generously shared are one son, Richard G. Herbel of Oxford, Mich.; one daughter, Sheila Blankenship of Hooker; one daughter-in-law, Barbara
Herbel-Hendricks of Englewood, Colo.; three grandchildren, Emily Ulrich and husband Zach of Aurora, Colo.,
Katie Herbel of Parker, Colo. and Ian Blankenship of
Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Marland Hoeme and wife Daisy of Aurora, Colo.; and
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 1,
2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hooker, Oklahoma with Rev. Conrad Oehlert
officiating. Interment will be in the Hooker Cemetery directed by Roberts
Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker, Ok.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tillman
2015, Davidson, Tillman Co., OK, Death
Enid News and Eagle (OK) Date: August 2, 2015
Daniel Lee Blankenship, 64, of Davidson.
Service pending with Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service and Cremation
Directors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Frederick, Tillman Co., OK, Obituary
The Lawton Constitution, (OK) - November 2, 2016
Mrs. Carol Griffith 73, of Frederick, passed away Monday, Oct. 31,
2016, at her home in Frederick, surrounded by her loving famiy. She was born
May 19, 1943, in Coleman, Texas, to Cecil and Myrtle (Reed) Eppler.
She graduated from Vernon High School in 1961, where she shared her
beautiful voice in the Acapella Choir. She worked various jobs raising her
three children. One of her greatest personal accomplishments was obtaining her
insurance and securities license and opening her own office in Wichita Falls,
Texas. She was united in marriage to Bobby Lee "Bob" Griffith on Jan.
27, 1979, at Altus, and they made their home in Frederick. She enjoyed making
porcelain dolls and woodworking. Nothing compares to the joy she received from
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family meant everything to her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Bob Griffith, on Dec. 26, 2008; and three sisters: Betty Jean,
Clorando and Ernestine.
She is survived by a son, Ronald Keith Thomas; and two daughters:
Sandie Cotten and husband Tommy, and Penny Newman and husband Tracy, all of
Frederick; three sisters: Johnie Baldwin, Dale Thomas and husband Mervin, and
Cecilene Krebs and husband Ken, all of Vernon, Texas; her very best friend,
Linda Winegar and husband Harvey, of Cleveland, Texas; seven grandchildren: Amanda Blankenship and husband
Dusty, Katie Stultz and husband Rob, Brandon
Cotten and wife Keli, Abby Flores and husband Trevor, Christian Thomas, all of
Frederick; and Emily Thomas, of Cave Junction, Ore.; 11 great-grandchildren:
Maggie, Dyson, Zoe, Evan, Owen, Caroline, Kalynn, Alexander, Marlee, Brody and
MaKenna.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Orr Gray Gish
Chapel, Frederick, with the Rev. Josh Peaslee, pastor of Lighthouse Assembly of
God Church, officiating. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery, in Vernon, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tulsa
2015, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, Death
Tulsa World (OK) Date: April 3, 2015
Robbie Blankenship,
56, died March 25 in Broken Arrow.
No services planned.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
Tulsa World (OK) - May 22, 2016
Mary Ann Blankenship
was born June 30, 1932 in Tulsa, the daughter of Clyde and Sylvania (Show)
Beemer, and died in Coweta on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the age of 83.
Mary is survived by her son,
Robert "Bob"
Blankenship and wife Gloria,
of Coweta; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Truman; and siblings, Dorothy Forney and Yvonne
Morrey.
A Celebration of Life service has been scheduled for 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 24, at Arrow Heights Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, Rev. Bob
Green officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Truman E., 71, 10May1931 - 30Mar2003, Sand Springs, Tulsa, OK, OK-440-28-6627
+2016, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
Tulsa World (OK) - June 22, 2016
Shirley Marie Miller
passed away peacefully in Broken Arrow on Friday, June 20, 2016, at the age of
87. Shirley was born near Boones Mill, Virginia, on May 30, 1929 to Bill and Mildred
Blankenship.
Her father was a factory-trained mechanic and milkman. Her mother
was a homemaker and raised five children to adulthood. After growing up in
Virginia, Shirley's family moved to Neosho, Missouri, in the summer of 1945.
She graduated from Neosho High School shortly before the family moved to Joplin
in the summer of 1946. Shirley attended Joplin Junior College, paying her own
way, for the next two years. While attending Joplin Junior College, she met her
husband, Bob Miller.
Shirley served in a number of volunteer roles both before and after
a twenty-year career at Shell Oil. Her most notable roles were centered around
gardening and the environment. She served more than 25 years as a member,
mentor and leader in the Tulsa County Master Gardeners organization. She was
very involved in the Blue Thumb and other organizations that protect the
environment.
Mrs. Miller is survived by two sisters,
Mary Casady of Keokuk, Iowa, Mildred Banks and husband, John of Tulsa; brother-in-law, Don Miller and
wife Rilla, of Joplin, MO; son, Rick, and wife, Lila, of Tulsa; daughter, Robin
and partner, Leslie Brown, of Broken Arrow; six grandchildren and two
great-grandsons.
Shirley was preceded in death by her father, William
"Bill" Blankenship; mother, Mildred Irene Moffett Blankenship; brother,
Jim Blankenship; sister,
Billie Sue Flournoy, of Joplin, MO; and her beloved
husband of 63 years, Robert E. "Bob" Miller.
Arrangements were entrusted to Floral Haven, Broken Arrow
918-528-4238.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Dortha-Blankenship-104572691
Dortha Blankenship,
May 29, 1929 - March 14, 2017, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, Funeral
http://www.hayhurstfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Dortha-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Dortha Jean Blankenship, May 29, 1929 -
March 14, 2017
Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday,
March 22, 2017 at Abiding Harvest United Methodist Church, Broken Arrow. Burial
will take place prior to the service on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at
Fairview Cemetery, Spiro, Oklahoma.
+2015, Glenpool, Tulsa
Co., OK, Funeral
Tulsa World (OK) - December
14, 2015
Betty Jane Blankenship, 80, homemaker,
died Saturday in Tulsa.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Monday, Schaudt's
Okmulgee Funeral Service and graveside service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Okmulgee
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Glenpool, Tulsa
Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Betty-Jane-Blankenship-103102427
Betty Jane Blankenship - February 5, 1935 - December 12, 2015 - a resident of Glenpool,
Oklahoma.
She grew up in Morris and attended Morris High School. She was
married to Albert.
Graveside Service will be held 1:00pm Tuesday December 15th 2015 at
Okmulgee Cemetery with Pastor Wesley Berry officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Owasso, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
Skiatook Journal (OK) - October 18, 2017
Lois Jean Pendergrass-Snively, 87, left us on October 6, 2017 to join
her fellow angels. She peacefully passed after several years of fighting
dementia. She was born in Coalgate, Oklahoma on January 23, 1930 to Eugene and
Fannie Ironee (Scott) Wolf.
Her family moved to Bethany, OK where she graduated high school.
Lois met and married David Pendergrass and they moved to California until 1965.
They moved to Skiatook in 1966, where both of their children graduated high
school. Lois worked as a medical secretary and retired in 1995 from the OU
Medical College in Tulsa. She moved with her daughter to Owasso in 2001.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents Fannie Scott Wolf and
Eugene Wolf, her siblings Roy Wolf,
Richard Wolf, Nolly Blankenship, her husbands: David Pendergrass and Ervin
Snively.
She leaves behind a family that loves her dearly. Her son Paul
Pendergrass and wife Cheryl of Ponca City; their four daughters: Cassie Irving
of Skiatook; Stacy Hesler, Mikel Harrison and Samantha Harrison and 12 great
grandchildren all from Ponca City; a daughter Sharon Lynch and Tim Baltz of
Owasso; her grandson Nick Lynch and Sandy Brooks of Owasso; her two great
grandchildren Dylan Lynch of Edmond; and Jenna Lynch of Nashville, TN. You will
be greatly missed and always loved! R.I.P. Mom and fly high with those Angel
Wings and Heavenly body!
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., OK, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Shirley-Ann-Blankenship-105416648
Shirley Ann Blankenship, January 2, 1939 - October 23, 2017, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Shirley was raised and attended school in Keystone.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral
Service of Sand Springs.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
http://www.mogro.co/obituary/shirley-blankenship
Shirley Ann Blankenship departed this life on Monday, October
23, 2017, at her home at the age of 78. The daughter of Wheeler Coleman and Muriel (Page) Coleman was born January 2, 1939, at their family home near Paden,
Oklahoma.
Shirley was raised and attended school in
Keystone. As a teenager, the family relocated to Tulsa. While walking down
North Atlanta Court, Shirley noticed a cute young man driving up and down the
street trying to get her attention. On March 1, 1958, she married that
man, Jimmie
Blankenship at their family home in Keystone. In 1964, their family home was flooded
to make Keystone Lake. Jimmie and Shirley made their home in Stillwater and
Tulsa, before moving outside of Sand Springs where they raised their children. Shirley will be remembered as a tenacious
and strong woman. She enjoyed working in the yard, reading, and spending time
with her best friend, Cocoa, her Chihuahua of 14 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband
and love of her life, Jimmie, in 1984; her infant daughter, Jamie Lynn Blankenship in 1973; and her
parents.
Survivors include her children: James Blankenship and wife, Joyce
of Laurel, MD, and Julie Chenoweth and husband, Steve of Sand Springs; brothers: Charles Coleman
and wife, Marcia of Berryhill, Joe Coleman and wife, Mary of Cherryville, MO,
and Leona Firey and husband, David of Sand Springs; grandchildren: Cara,
Caitlin, Amber, Andrew, and Jimmie; and 5 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be 10 a.m., Friday, October 27, at
Oak Hill Cemetery, Mannford, with Pastor Joe Shepard officiating. Arrangements
are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.
SSDI: Blankenship,
James 45, 10Dec1938 - ??Jan1984, (not
specified), OK-444-38-5825
2015, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
Tulsa World (OK) - October 20, 2015
Odell Hoyt Gamble was born Monday, April 27, 1925 in Cowlington,
and passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 in Tulsa.
Odell grew up in Oklahoma and was one of eight children born to Ira
and Ruby Gamble. He married Ella Pauline Rehm on February 20, 1954 in Bokoshe,
Oklahoma, and they were married for 61 years. Both Odell and Ella worked and
retired from Rockwell/Boeing in Tulsa. Odell enjoyed sports (OSU, Dallas
Cowboys and St. Louis Cardinals), fishing, carpentry, putting puzzles together
and his family.
Odell was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Ruby Gamble;
wife, Ella Pauline Rehm Gamble; son, Ricky McDowell; brothers, Aubry and Bonner
(Joe) Gamble; and sisters, Lucille Dyer and Bonnie Wilkerson.
He is survived by his daughter,
Sue Blankenship and husband,
Lee; son, Walter Gamble and wife, Reva;
granddaughters, Paula Mowry and Tierza Gamble; grandson, Bobby Gamble and wife,
Amanda; great granddaughters, Caleigh Standfield and Samantha Gamble; great
grandsons, Cameron Standfield, Samuel Gamble, and Connor Romero; brother, Jewel
Gamble; sisters, Opal Morehead and Kiawana Bozarth; as well as several nieces
and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Life Graveside Memorial Service at
1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Floral Haven.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/James-A.-Blankenship-103371853
James A. Blankenship,
November 10, 1957 - February 28, 2016, Tulsa, Oklahoma
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
Tulsa World (OK) - May 19, 2016
Having lived a large and amazing life, Joseph Francis Wilson passed
away Tuesday May 17, 2016 at the age of 95. He was born February 25, 1921 and
raised in Cushing, OK.
Joe served as a medic with the 45th infantry and saw 511 days of
combat during WWII. He liberated Dachau and is a silver star recipient. Joe
worked at the Cushing post office for over 50 years. He was a timekeeper for
decades at cushing football games. He loved music and told great stories of
skipping school and hitching a ride to Cain's Ballroom to watch Bob Wills. In
later years, Joe worked for SpiritBank and Driller baseball.
Joe was preceded in death by four sisters and a brother. He
excelled in high school football and baseball.
Joe's first wife was Elizabeth Thompson. They had two children,
Robert and wife Linda, Catherine and husband Mike Leland; grandchildren, Tanya,
Scott, Matthew and Elizabeth.
Joseph and his second wife, Nelda Rice, enjoyed nearly 45 years of
marriage until her death in 2011. They had one daughter, Lori Lynn and husband
Kerry Blankenship; and grandchildren, Lindsay, Will, Kennedy
and Ellie.
Joe's love for his grandkids kept him going strong! Joe lives on
through the people he inspired with his stories, wit and determination. Joseph
was the living embodiment of what "the greatest generation"
represented.
Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016 at Christ Church
Episcopal,10901 S Yale Ave, Tulsa.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Tulsa, Tulsa
Co., OK. Obituary
Tulsa World (OK) - August 13, 2017
Marilyn "Jo" (Prince) Moore was born on August 28, 1926
in Birmingham, AL to Josephine Hearn Prince and James Preston Prince. She
passed away on August 1, 2017, at Inverness Village in Tulsa, OK.
Jo attended Auburn University and married Steve Moore on September
13, 1946. They were happily married for more than 60 years. Both Jo and Steve
retired from Amoco Oil in Tulsa.
Jo was preceded in death by: her loving husband, Steve; and her
much-loved son, Steve, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Bettye Prince and Mary Ann Prince Blankenship.
Jo is survived by: her daughter, Marilyn Moore Livingston,
son-in-law, Jamie Livingston, their daughter, Ann Hynecek and her husband,
Bryan Hynecek, and their son, Lee Livingston, and his wife, Annie Livingston.
She is survived by her four great-grandchildren, Cooper and Cameron Hynecek and
Holt and Luke Livingston. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Lorna
Moore, and her children, Preston Moore and Keely Moore Welborn.
Daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother,
great-grandmother, co-worker, friend---Jo was many things to many people. She
will be greatly missed by all.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Obituary
Tulsa World (OK) - September 24, 2017
Maryle Council Kremer, 80, passed away September 21, 2017. She was
the daughter of the late Howard and Lois Council of Heavener, OK.
Maryle was a 1959 graduate of OU with a Bachelor of Arts &
Science. As an interior designer/decorator she worked at Neiman Marcus and the
Dallas Design Center doing window displays. Later Maryle worked with Gloria
Lange Interiors of Tulsa and with Southern Satellite Systems/TEMPO of Tulsa.
Maryle enjoyed knitting and crochet, donating baby caps to local
hopsital neo-natal units. When not traveling around the world, Maryle loved
spending time with her family, friends and cats.
Maryle was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Selman M.
Kremer.
She is survived by her son, Sean, and daughter, Tracy;
grandchildren Chris, Cody, Lilly and Anthony; her brother and sister-in-law,
John and Debbie Council and niece Katy; her step-children, Frank and Carol
Kremer and Julie Kremer and Bill Rich; step-grandchilden,
Amie and Jeremiah Blankenship, Emily and Matt Rusnak, Abigail Kremer,
Jacob Rich, Emma Rich and step-great grandchildren, Mara, Mollie, Owen and
Scarlett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Funeral
Broken Arrow Ledger (OK) - October 1, 2017
Thomas W. Blankenship, Sr., 76 [1941], self-employed and Marine Corps veteran, died Sept. 25,
2017.
Funeral service will be at 2 pm, Tuesday, [03Oct2017] at Fitzgerald
Southwood Colonial Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Thomas William
Blankenship – b.05Sep1941 – Tulsa, OK:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2SRV-XVR
Relatives -
Ashley E. Blankenship, Dee C. Blankenship, Maydean C. Blankenship, Maydean
Clemons Blankenship, Tom D. Blankenship.
+2017, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Death
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/thomas-blankenship-obituary?pid=1000000186833618
Thomas William Blankenship, September 5, 1941 - September 25, 2017, Oklahoma
Attended the University of Arkansas and then became a United States
Marine.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wagoner
2015, Coweta, Wagoner
Co., OK, Obituary
Coweta American (OK) - November 25, 2015
Paula Kay Mills On November 15, 2015, the passing of Paula
"Kay" Mills made the world sadder and the heavens brighter. She was
the very spoiled baby girl of Pauline Snelson and Arley Todd. Her two older
siblings, Fay Mills and Ronald Todd loved her fiercely, although before they
brought her home, Ronald did ask if they could trade her in for a red headed
boy.
Being her parent's baby girl had its' perks, around 1950, her Dad
took her to a fireworks stand where she ended up buying $50 worth of fireworks,
because, "he just wanted to see how much she'd spend." She was
curious her entire life and told a story about intentionally setting fire to
her grandparent's bedroom curtains. When her Mother came back and tried to
discipline her, her grandparents said she didn't mean to but she'd tell you she
did mean to just wanted to see what would happen.
She met the love of her life, Orville Lee Mills, at age 9. Her
sister, Fay had married Orville's brother Ray and as Ray liked to say,
"Pauline managed to find 2 dummies in the same family." She married
Orville on December 1, 1958, after being proposed to in a letter. All Kay ever
wanted to be was a wife and mother and in 1961 she delivered a baby girl, Debra
Kay Mills (Younger), and in 1963 another girl, Sherry Lee Mills (Anderson),
their family was complete. Kay took being a housewife to an entirely different
level, making breakfast each morning, packing Orville's lunch, and supper on
the table when he came home, Budgeting, housekeeping, yardwork, everything so
all Orville had to worry about was making a living for their family. Although
at times she didn't make this easy as he did have to quit an out of town job
because Kay called him crying that she missed him.
She was avid about teaching her girls that everyone is equal and
should be treated with respect. She never lost her child like spirit and could
often be found sitting on the floor playing jacks with their girls when Orville
came home. Even in her retirement years she could still be seen dancing and
singing around her house.
When their girls were raised she decided to go back to school and
obtained a degree in Business Administration while working her way from a
volunteer receptionist to the Director of Administration of Legal Services of
Northeastern Oklahoma. While working downtown, she usually had a cheese
sandwich in her purse for the homeless people because she couldn't stand the
thought of someone being hungry. In 1985 she left Legal Services to manage the
office in her husband's new paint company, Traditional Decorators. And then
eventually opened Kay's Home Fashons in Coweta.
The next phase of Kay's life was the one she relished the most,
being a Nanna. She was blessed with 4 grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Her
first grandchild was Kandi, who was handicapped from birth and Kay made it her
duty to make sure she was always heard, even though she was non-verbal. Her and
Orville even built a room in the back of their paint shop so that she could go
to Little Light House. Anything her family needed, her and Orville would find a
way to provide. Even up until last week, Kay continued to help care for Kandi
so her daughter could go back to school.
Although Kay is not physically here with us, the love her family
felt from her will never die. She had a natural ability to make others feel
loved and wanted. Her sensitivity to the feelings of others was such that you
couldn't hide an emotion around her without getting caught. The person trying
to quietly hide at the back of a filled room would find an outstretched hand
and an eager ear in her. She would also be the first to speak up in any
scenario where someone seemed to be being treated unfairly. Those she had a
hand in raising will certainly spread their Nanna seed wherever they go, but
even those of you that just knew her as a friend won't be able to avoid the
subtle "Kay-ness" that will inevitably affect your actions and spread
through their consequences. It was truly a blessing to be loved by her.
Some words of wisdom that she passed on were: Your credibility is your
most valuable thing you own, it is much easier to keep than to get it back;
Family is Everything; and Money is never a reason for not doing the right
thing. No words can heal this wound, and if time can, there will inevitably be
quite a scar remaining. But, if we hold ourselves to a higher standard to honor
this incredible woman, perhaps together we can accomplish something worthy of
her. But no matter what, we can't escape, that we miss you Momma, Nanna, Kay.
More than you'd be okay with. We miss you.
Although her parents died many years ago, she never quit missing
them. Charged with carrying on her spirit is her husband of 57 years, Orville
Mills, 2 daughters and their spouses, Debi Younger and her husband Andy and
Sherry Anderson and her husband Nick (whom Kay loved like a son). 4 grandchildren and their spouses that
she considered hers too. Damon and Brianna Daulton, Chelsea and Brandon
Blankenship, Caelan and Amanda
Matney, and her forever baby girl Kandi. Her sister and her husband, Fay and
Ray Mills, her brother and his wife Ronald and Christine Todd, her
brother-in-law and his wife, Bud and Nona Mills, and a host of nieces and
nephews.
It would be a gross oversight to not end this tribute to Kay by
again mentioning the love fairy tale of Kay and Orville. After 57 years it was
still common to see one of them pinch the other one if they bent over. Their
open PDA's could still make their daughter's blush. A love this strong
transcends mortal boundries. They are the example that everyone should aspire
to have with their spouse.
Funeral services celebrating Kay's life were at 2 PM on Thursday,
November 19, 2015 at the Coweta Church of God of Prophecy in Coweta, OK with
Pastor Larry Duncan officiating. Burial followed in Vernon Cemetery in Coweta.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Washington
2015, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK, Funeral
Tulsa World (OK) - February 13, 2015
Bonnie Jo Blankinship, 76, retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Osage Agency, died
Wednesday in Bartlesville.
Service 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church. Powell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK, Obituary
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise (OK) - July 7, 2017
Mr. Wayne R. Smith, 83, of Bartlesville, died at 4:20 A.M. on
Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his home in Bartlesville. He was born at Muskegon,
Michigan on June 1, 1934 the son of Roy C. and Vesta (Parrett) Smith.
Mr. Smith grew up and received his education at Fruitport, Michigan
prior to graduating from high school at Muskegon Heights, Michigan. He entered
the United States Air Force on January 24, 1953 and served at various locations
until receiving his Honorable Discharge on June 29, 1960. He was married to
June Lorraine Newman at Muskegon, Michigan on June 7, 1952. They made their
home in Alaska and Shreveport, Louisiana during Mr. Smith's military service
and then moved to Muskegon, Michigan for several months. They moved to the
Tulsa area in 1961 and Mr. Smith was employed with American Airlines in 1961 as
a painter and mechanic until his retirement in 1988. They moved to Bartlesville
to make their home in 2002. Mr. Smith liked to ride motorcycles, paint, do
pencil sketches and go hunting and fishing. He also liked his rocking chair.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents and one sister,
Patricia.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, June Lorraine Smith of the home,
two daughters, Judy Ragan of
Cushing, Okla., and Penny
Blankinship and husband Clifford of
Bartlesville, two sons, Daniel Smith and wife Gabriel of Collinsville, Okla.,
and David Smith and wife Patricia of Tahlequah, Okla, 7 grandchildren, 19 great
grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, July 8, 2017 at
the Humble Road Church in Bartlesville. Following cremation, interment will be
in the Ft. Gibson National Cemetery at Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clifford R.
Blankinship – b.15Jun1975 – Bartlesville, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2SNW-3R9
Relatives -
Penny Lee Blankinship.
CA, Birth Index,
http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankinship,
Clifford R., M, b.1975/07/23 – McDowell - Fresno
CA, Birth Index,
http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankinship,
Melissa L., F, b.1972/05/26 – McDowell - Fresno
Fresno Co., CA,
Marriage; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V6X3-2RP
Don R.
Blankinship, 19 - Sandra A. Mcdowell, 19 - 14Mar1969
CA, Birth Index,
http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankinship,
Donnie Ray, M, b.1949/08/02 – Brannum - Madera
CA, Birth Index,
http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankinship,
Ronnie Glen, M, b.1945/06/27 – Brannum - Alameda
Carter Co., OK,
Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VXL1-5DG
Wesley Clifford
Blankenship, 23 - Katie Mae Brannum, 21 - 09Jun1935
Woodward
+2015, Woodward, Woodward
Co., OK, Obituary
Woodward News (OK) Date: May 1, 2015
Jimmy Don Witt, 76 year old Woodward area resident, died Wednesday,
April 29, 2015 at the Mooreland Heritage Manor. Jimmy Don Witt was born on
February 6, 1939 at the family home in Carter, Oklahoma to Joseph Oscar and Nora (Blankenship) Witt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015
at the Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church with the Reverend Jason Dirks officiating.
Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be
conducted by the United States Air Force.
Don grew up in Carter and attended school at Carter. He enlisted in
the United States Air Force and served his country before being honorably
discharged in 1964 with the rank of Aircraft Mechanic. He was united in
marriage to Gloria Jeanette Maxey in Carter, Oklahoma. They were blessed with
four children, Donnie, Jimmie, Becky, and Jennifer.
Don worked at Republic Gypsum and the MK&T Railroad and the
family traveled a lot during the 1960's and 1970's. The family moved to
Woodward in 1975 and Don worked as a Truck Driver for Tidwell until 1985. He
continued working until his retirement in 2001.
He was united in marriage to Billie Jo Wood Taylor on April 20,
1979 in Canadian, Texas. They made their home in Woodward and have lived there
since that time. Don enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends and family,
watching NASCAR, watching westerns, and watching football. He took great pride
in his yard and he was always giving back to his community. Don would rebuild
bicycles for children and loved seeing the joy that it gave them. He loved his
animals, especially his dog Penny.
He was a member of the Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church and was
baptized at a young age in a creek by the Carter First Baptist Church. Don was
also a member of the Moose Lodge and the VFW of Woodward.
He is survived by his mother, Nora Witt; wife Billie Witt of the
home; children, Donnie Witt and Freda; Jimmie Witt and Mike Bull; Becky
Anderson and Bubba; Jennifer Pisonero and Steve; Debbie Goree and James; one
sister Nettie Sue Watson; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Oscar Witt,
brother-in-law, Darrel Watson, son, Kenneth Taylor, son-in-law, Rick Jackson,
granddaughter, Paula Anderson and daughter Cherry Burns.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Woodward, Woodward
Co., OK, Obituary
Weatherford Daily News (OK) - March 16, 2017
Burnice Loomis, 94-year-old Woodward resident, died Tuesday, March
14, 2017, in Weatherford, [Custer
Co., OK]. Erma Burnice
(Van Winkle) Loomis was born December 19, 1922, in Dewey County; she was the
daughter of James Edman and Cora Alice (Lyon) Van Winkle.
Burnice's parents moved to Woodward County in 1925. She attended
grade school at the Woodward View District and later at Tangier. She graduated
from Tangier High School in 1940.
Burnice married James Mrylen %Jim & Loomis on October 12, 1940,
in Buffalo. They made their home in Dension, Texas; later moving to Texarkana,
Texas, and Pueblo, Colorado, before moving back to Woodward. They farmed and
operated a dairy, until the 1947 tornado, when the dairy was discontinued.
Burnice was employed at Orie's Grocery from 1954-65. She then worked at Shean's
Hardware until December of 1970, retiring to become a full time housewife.
She was a member of the Woodward First Baptist Church, and taught
Sunday school classes and other biblical programs for several years. She served
many years with the Woman's Missionary Union %WMU. & She also attended the
Extension Homemakers Organization serving as President of her local group and
several county offices through the years.
Burnice was married for 66 years until the passing of her husband
in 2007. In late 2006, she moved to Brookdale Weatherford Assisted Living. At
Brookdale, she taught Sunday school class, started a program called %Just for
Women & and provided encouragement to staff and residents. She organized
Brookdale's library and planted flowers in the courtyard.
Through the years, she loved to cook, sew, crochet, make quilts and
other craft hobbies. Many family members have quilts that she made. Jim and
Burnice enjoyed gardening, camping, and spending thirteen winters in Arizona.
She loved each member of her family and wanted the very best for each of them.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Cora Van
Winkle; husband Jim Loomis; one son, Jackie Dee Loomis; grandson, Steven
Loomis; son-in-law, Dan Brooks; and eight brothers.
Survivors include daughter, Erma Murlin and husband Gerald of
Woodward; son Jim Loomis and wife Jeanne; daughter,
Anita Blankenship and husband
Ron all of Weatherford; daughter, Alice Brooks
of Tacoma, Washington; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017, in the
First Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Barros officiating. Interment will follow
in Elmwood Cemetery with the Billings Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Anita L.
Blankenship – b.10Jun1949 – Weatherford, OK: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGSX-XQ4
Relatives - Amy
Michelle Blankenship, Eric Douglas Blankenship, Heather Dianne Blankenship,
Ronnie L. Blankenship.