Our Obituaries
Jean Rosson
April 26, 2013
Dorothy Imogene "Jean" (Todd) Rosson was born January 30, 1938 in Cisco, OK the daughter of Willie Thomas "W.T." Rosson and Mary Rosetta (Topping) Rosson. Jean married Jack Rosson in Lawton, OK in 1956 and he preceded her in death on August 24, 2005.
Jean is survived by two sons, Charles Rosson of Oak Hill, OK and Billy Rosson of Broken Bow, OK; a sister, Barbara Hobbs of Valliant, OK;...
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Esther Inez "Nezzie" Julian
April 18, 2013
Esther Inez "Nezzie" (Pound) Julian was born April 28, 1914 in the Watermill Community the daughter of Robert Pound and Mary Buford (Fitzpatrick) Pound and had lived all of her life in the Valliant area. Inez was preceded in death by her parents. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Allen "Tommy" Julian on November 26, 1963, a son, Robert Julian in February, 2012 and a great...
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Randy Gantt
April 11, 2013
Carl Randall "Randy" Gantt was born March 24, 1962 in Mound Grove, OK the son of Alfred Donald Gantt and Ellen (Cantrell) Gantt. Randy was preceded in death by his father. He loved to fish, draw pictures and ride the back roads. Randy also loved being outside and playing with his grandchildren.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE: two sons, Randall Carl Gantt of Rufe, OK and Russell Gantt of Millerton, OK; a...
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Jerry Altenbaumer
April 9, 2013
Jerry L. Altenbaumer was born August 19, 1948 in Valliant, Oklahoma the son of Clarence Altenbaumer and Audie (Magby) Altenbaumer. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Carlton Altenbaumer; and two sisters: Jo Helen Christian and Mony Jean Clowers.
Survivors include sons, Calvin Blagg of Durant, OK and Stanley Monks of Sallisaw, OK; daughters: Sherry Mitts of Waldron, AR,...
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Shirley Blackard
April 8, 2013
Shirley Jean (Rowan) Blackard was born January 31, 1943 in Okemah, Oklahoma the daughter of Sam Rowan and Ethel (Phillips) Rowan. Shirley married Bill Blackard on November 17, 1959 and they owned and operated B & B Feed Store in Valliant for several years. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1999. Shirley is also preceded in death by her father, Sam Rowan, daughters, Robin Blackard and Amanda...
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Marjorie McDougal
April 3, 2013
Marjorie Armour Grimmett McDougal was born in Haynesville, Louisiana on June 3, 1923 and went to be with the Lord at the age of 89 on April 3, 2013.
Marjorie was the daughter of Gus and Mattie Armour. She is survived by her son Tink Grimmett and his wife Sherrie of Sobol, daughter Ginger Nixon of Lebanon, Missouri, son Jack Grimmett and his wife Shirley of Ft. Towson, stepson Thomas McDougal...
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Carol Tidmore Myers
April 1, 2013
Carol Jean (Tidmore) Myers was born April 10, 1953 in Corcoran, California the daughter of Cecil A. Tidmore and Billie Jean (Lackey) Tidmore. Carol was preceded in death by her mother in 2011 and two brothers: Andrew Tidmore and Paul Wayne Tidmore. She was a homemaker and loved reading and working puzzles. Survivors include her father, Cecil A. Tidmore of Swink, OK; two sisters: Ruth Crist...
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Faye T Box
March 11, 2013
Faye T (Boyd) Box was born November 8, 1931 in Millerton, OK the daughter of Frank Boyd and Maud (Archie) Boyd and had lived in the Millerton area all of her life. Faye married W. A. "Buck" Box on February 25, 1952 in DeQueen AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Elmer Boyd and Roy Lee Boyd and one granddaughter, Stephanie Box. Faye was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of...
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Ronald Scott
March 3, 2013
Ronald Lynn Scott was born June 1, 1950 in Rufe, OK the son of Grady W. Scott and Georgia Faye (Craft) Scott. He departed this life on March 3, 2013 at the age of 62 years, 9 months and 2 days. Ronald served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and he is preceded in death by his parents.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE: one son, Robbie Scott of Norman, OK; four brothers, Dale Scott of Conroe, TX,...
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Calvin Mae "Susie" VanWinkle
January 18, 1926 - February 27, 2013
Calvin "Susie" May (Spence) VanWinkle was born January 18, 1926 in Valliant, OK the daughter of Joe Calvin Spence and Essie May (Hatcher) Spence. Susie is preceded in death by her parents. She is also preceded in death by two sons, Orlie Hoover and Clinton Ross Hoover, one daughter, Sheila Hoover, a granddaughter, Judy Marie McDonald and a sister, Jewel Herfurth. Susie loved hunting...
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Jerry Herd
February 17, 2013
Jerry Dale Herd was born July 19, 1937 in Swink, OK, the son of Lee Herd and Thelma (Meador) Herd. He grew up in Swink and had lived most of his life in the Tulsa and Sand Springs, OK area prior to moving back to Swink approximately 5 years ago. His parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Dixi (Herd) Henson. Jerry married Daisy Lamm on June 4, 1990 in Las Vegas...
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Jimmy Ray Provence
February 12, 2013
Jimmy Ray Provence was born February 9, 1944 in Wright City, OK the son of Leslie Provence and Louise (Dickerson) Provence and was a life time resident of Rufe, OK. Jimmy married Hazel Cogburn on February 12, 1962 and she preceded him in death on October 30, 2005. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Tommy Joe and Ricky Provence and a grandchild, Aaron Cooper. Jimmy...
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H. B. Shorty Gardner
February 8, 2013
Harold Brooks "Shorty" Gardner was born August 25, 1936 in Gunnersville, Alabama the son of Wiley Gardner and Icie Brooks Gardner and had lived in Valliant Since 1989. Shorty was a devoted family member and friend. He married Margie Towler on February 14, 1976 in Bowie, Texas. Shorty served in the U.S. Navy for over 10 years. He was a member of the American Legion and a former member of...
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Elodia Gutierez
February 7, 2013
Elodia (Carrera) Gutierrez was born October 22, 1961 the daughter of Angel Carrera and Gera Carrera. She loved the Wheelock area and had lived in the community for over twelve years. Elodia is preceded in death by her father, Angel Carrera and first husband, Jesus "Chuy" Gutierrez. Elodia enjoyed reading and loved to dance. She also enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her family,...
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Terry Haley
February 6, 2013
Terry Glen Haley was born April 9, 1947 in Wright City, Oklahoma the of son Glen Haley and Stella (Gantt) Haley. Terry served in the US Army during the Vietnam War in the 101st Airborne. He is preceded in death by his parents. Terry enjoyed fishing with his buddy John Hestand. He also enjoyed hunting and loved giving people a hard time.
Survivors include: a son, Terry Edward Haley and...
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Glenda Peters
February 1, 2013
Glenda (Cantrell) Peters was born April 21, 1949 in Valliant, OK the daughter of John C. "Buck " Cantrell and Jewell (McBride) Cantrell. Glenda married Alfred Peters in Harrison, AR on June 30, 1996 and he preceded her in death in October, 2007. She is also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Carthell, Calvin and Elvis Cantrell; two sisters: Bertha Hughes and Dorothy Belle...
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Lorene Terry-Robinson
January 30, 2013
Lorene Terry Robinson was born January 18, 1922 in Grant, OK, the daughter of William Frank Worthey and Herma (Harrington) Worthey. She grew up in Grant, OK and Ringold, OK and had lived most of her life in Valliant. She was preceded in death by her first husband, David Terry and her second husband, Cyril Robinson. She was also preceded in death by a son Michael Terry, a great granddaughter,...
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Almeda Lavonna Simpson
January 23, 2013
Almeda Lavonna (Boshers) Simpson was born November 29, 1928 in Pine Valley, Oklahoma the daughter of John Boshers and Bertie (Riggs) Boshers and had lived in the Wheelock area for over 65 years. Almeda married Clarence "Sonny" Simpson on November 24, 1946 in Tulsa, OK. He precedes her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Kara Lynn Simpson, three brothers:...
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Mary Ruth Andoe
January 20, 2013
Mary Ruth (Herndon) Andoe went to our Lord on Jan. 20, 2013 in McKinney, Texas. Mary was born on Jan. 1, 1941 in Talihina, Ok to the late Johnny and Jenny Snapp. Mary loved playing sports for Herndon school and graduated as Salutatorian at Wright City High school in 1959. On May 28th 1960 she married the love of her life, Kenneth Wayne Andoe, Sr. and they shared 41 years of marriage. He precedes...
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Anita G Coffey
January 16, 2013
Anita Gaile (Strickland) Coffey was born May 24, 1946 in Hugo, OK the daughter of Herman Strickland and Hazel (Ashlock) Strickland and had lived in the Valliant area twenty-two years. Anita married Marvin Coffey in DeQueen, Arkansas on November 24, 1993. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Mitchell Strickland. Anita loved to play bingo, enjoyed fishing and was a hard worker...
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Walter Johnson
January 9, 2013
Walter R. Johnson was born March 26, 1935 in Quemada Valley, Texas the son of Carl Johnson and Sally (Lewis) Johnson and had lived in the Wheelock area for over forty years. He married Carol Whitten on May 3, 1968 in Hugo, OK. Walter is preceded in death by his parents, a son, C.C. Johnson, a great grandson, Dagan Johnson, three brothers: James Johnson, J.T. Johnson, and Bill Johnson; and...
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Reginald "Reg" Jordan
January 6, 2013
Reginald "Reg" C. Jordan was born December 18, 1926 in Glover, Oklahoma the son of Curtis Jordan and Verda (Tidwell) Jordan and had lived in the Garvin, Wright City and Valliant areas all of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, three wives: Catherine Hester Jordan in 1944, Mary Jo Stuart Jordan in 2005 and Margie Monroe Jordan in 1989. He was also preceded in death by a brother,...
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Nora Hall
December 29, 2012
Nora Grace (Smith) Hall was born December 30, 1946 in Valliant, OK the daughter of Marion M. Smith and Thelmer L. (Turner) Smith. Nora married Joe "Bill" Hall on May 28, 1965. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, five brothers: Wayne Smith, Clarence Smith, Roy Smith, Earl Smith & James Smith as well as a sister, Nila Jones.
Nora had lived all of her life in...
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Dorothy Helen Marie Hyland
December 22, 2012
Dorothy Helen Marie (Gross) Hyland was born October 27, 1942 in Garvin, OK the daughter of Homer Gross and Daisy Alta (Wyatt) Gross. Dorothy married Jack Hyland on January 23, 1960 in the Old Choctaw Baptist Church at Ft. Towson, OK. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and five brothers. She was also preceded in death by a great grandchild, Anthony Hall and a son in law,...
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Kenneth Hendrix
December 19, 2012
Kenneth Hershel Hendrix was born September 17, 1943 in Wichita Falls, TX, the son of Edwin Hershel Hendrix and Juanita (Shoulders) Hendrix and had lived the past nine years in the Valliant area.
Kenneth enjoyed fishing and watching Nascar. He also enjoyed building things and spending time with his grandchildren. Kenneth retired as a carpenter from the State of Oklahoma where he worked for over...
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Lonnie Speck
December 13, 2012
Lonnie Jack Speck was born July 15, 1956 in Hugo, Oklahoma the son of James Speck and Wanda Jane (Daniels) Speck and had lived in Wright City all of his life. He graduated from Wright City High School in 1975 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wright City. Lonnie loved spending time with his grandson, Austin. He was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge #483 of...
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Eddie Himes
December 13, 2012
Eddie Dean Himes was born November 9, 1945 in Frogville, OK the son of Ed Himes and Melba Lou (Holley) Himes and had lived all of his life in Wright City. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Joey Dean Himes, SR and grandson son, Donavan Himes. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Lula Mae Felker. Eddie enjoyed telling fishing and hunting stories and was a fisher and...
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Elvis Cantrell
December 13, 2012
Elvis William Cantrell was born June 22, 1938 in Valliant, OK the son of John Clint "Buck" Cantrell and Jewel (McBride) Cantrell and had lived most of his life in McCurtain County. Elvis was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Presley Cantrell and a grandson, Cody Cantrell. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carthell Cantrell and Calvin Cantrell and two sisters, Bertha...
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Eugene "E.A" Felker
December 1, 2012
Eugene "E.A." Arthur Felker was born November 1, 1935 in Wilburton, OK, the son of Arthur Felker and Melvanie "Ted" (Lambert) Felker and grew up in Wright City.
E.A. served in the United States Army from 1954-1961 and was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He enjoyed working and running his sawmill. E.A. also loved flying his plane and he never met a stranger.
Survivors Include: wife,...
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Heather Overbeck
November 16, 2012
Heather Michelle (Taylor) Overbeck was born November 11, 1978 in Plant City, Florida the daughter of Robert Taylor and Patricia (Brown) Taylor. Heather had lived in the Valliant/Garvin area for over twelve years.
She was preceded in death by her mother. Heather was like a mother to her many nieces and nephews and enjoyed attending their sports and school activities. She also liked spending...
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Reba Bean
November 11, 2012
Reba (Harkins) Bean was born November 14, 1930 in Wanette, OK the daughter of Harvey Hugh Harkins and Alvia (Boykin) Harkins. Reba married James C. Bean on March 19, 1948 in DeQueen, AR and he preceded her in death on December 10, 2002. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Reba had lived in the Valliant area since 1970 and was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
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Emma Deaton
November 8, 2012
Emma (Rhodes) Deaton was born February 5, 1929 in Spencerville, OK the daughter of Cecil Rhodes and Lona (Wall) Rhodes and was a life long resident of the Rattan area. Emma married Melvin Deaton in Paris, TX in 1947. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one son, Jimmy Deaton. Emma is also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: J.C. Rhodes, Pete Rhodes, Lorene Mead...
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Doris "Jeanie" Cameron
October 26, 2012
Doris Jean "Jeanie" (Murphy) Cameron was born August 7, 1955 in DeQueen, Arkansas the daughter of Doyle Murphy and Doris Mae (Hanley) Gist. Jeanie was preceded in death by her father, her husband, Ronald Cameron and a brother, Dwayne Murphy. Jeanie was a giver, loved everybody and loved her dog "Tootsie". She also loved shopping and all holidays. Jeanie attended the Assembly of God Church in...
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Anita "Diane" Wilson
October 16, 2012
Anita Diane (Ostrewich) Wilson was born March 7, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of Joseph Ostrewich and Juanita Zike (Brewer) Ostrewich. She grew up in this area and had lived here the past fifteen years. Diane married Wayne Wilson on June 3, 1966 in Houston, TX and he preceded her in death. She liked to draw, loved her arts & crafts. She also enjoyed watching Dancing with the Stars,...
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Dorothy Imoe
October 9, 2012
Dorothy Marie (Tidmore) Imoe was born August 12, 1938 the daughter of Hezekiah Columbus Tidmore and Jeannie Lee (Curtis) Tidmore and lived in the Valliant area all of her life. Dorothy married Cecil Imoe on November 10, 1961 in Hugo, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in 2005. She was also preceded in death by her dad in 1972 and her mother in 2003, two children, Patricia Imoe in 1969 and Roy...
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Sylvia Ethel Blankenship
October 6, 2012
Sylvia Ethel (Quaid) Blankenship was born September 20, 1914 in Milburn, Oklahoma the daughter of Lee Harrington Quaid and Winnie Lee (Foster) Quaid. Sylvia married Leonard Melton Blankenship in Durant, OK in July 1939 and he preceded her in death on August 5, 2004. She is also preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, two sisters, a daughter in law, Unhui Blankenship, a son in law Ward...
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Warren "Buddy" Austin
October 3, 2012
Warren "Buddy" William Austin was born March 6, 1939 in Valliant, OK the son of Felker Austin and Stella (Baken) Austin and had lived in the Valliant area all of his life. Buddy married Betty Lewis on October 11, 1963 in Dequeen, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ervin Austin, two sisters, Bertha Wilson and Eva Jean Felihktubbe. Buddy enjoyed his daily Bible...
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Herbert "Herbie" Heimbach
September 25, 2012
Herbert "Herbie" Hezekiah Heimbach, Jr. was born April 24, 1945 in Pineville, Louisiana the son of Herbert Hezekiah Heimbach, Sr. and Leitha (Belgard) Heimbach. He was preceded in death by his parents. Herbie is also preceded in death by his two wives, Alice Ruth Heimbach and Peggy (Milam) Heimbach. Herbie moved to Valliant in 1969 to work at the Weyerhaeuser Plant for B&R. Family came first...
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Viola Falba Bloodworth
September 24, 2012
Viola Falba (Medford) Bloodworth was born the daughter of Dillard Young Medford and Nora Mae (Mitchell) Medford in Goodwater, OK on December 23, 1921 in a true log cabin with dirt floors and had lived in this area for over 30 years. She married S.R. Bloodworth & traveled extensively until retiring in Valliant, OK. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, S. R. Bloodworth and...
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John Lechliter
September 24, 2012
John Lechliter was born March 31, 1925 in Pryor, OK, the son of Alfred and Cindy Lechliter and had lived most of his life in the Valliant, OK area.
John married Barbara Monk on June 17, 1956 in Valliant, OK. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Bill Lechliter, Clyde Luper and Marvin Luper.
John enjoyed talking and visiting. He also...
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Orval Donaldson
September 21, 2012
Orval Donaldson was born September 8, 1933 in Valliant, OK, the son of George W. Donaldson and Mable (Trusty) Donaldson and had lived all of his life in the Ringold area. He married Faye Whisenhunt on May 26, 1955 in Broken Bow, OK. Orval ranched, raised cattle, ran hogs, raised dogs and raised his family in the hills north of Ringold that he called home. He was a bareback rider, bull rider, and...
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Diannia "Hilow" Linehan
September 9, 2012
Diannia Lee "Hilow" (Wilkerson) Linehan was born December 31, 1968 in Idabel, Oklahoma the daughter of Alford Wilkerson and Emmer (Goley) Mosely. Diannia had lived all of her life in the Valliant area. She is preceded in death by her father, Alford Wilkerson and her stepfather, James Mosely. Diannia loved taking care of her grandchilden, spending time with her family and going to Cattle...
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Jewel Dean Fagan
August 29, 2012
Jewel D. "J.D." Fagan was born July 27, 1927 in Daisy, Arkansas to Clem Fagan and Ophelia (Forester) Fagan. He passed away August 29, 2012 at his home at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 2 days. Jewel was a member of the Lindale Church of Christ and he retired from the oilfield in 1998.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Rowena Stidham Fagan, and children, Bill and Linda Fagan of...
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Freddie Lee Smith
August 6, 2012
Freddie Lee Smith, Sr. was born December 11, 1929 in Dodd City, Texas the son of William Smith and Lola (Jones) Smith and had lived most of his life in the Wright City and Broken Bow area. Freddie is preceded in death by his parents. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Darline (Breitweg) Smith, one brother, Lloyd Smith and three sisters. Freddie traveled many years serving the Lord and...
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Caroline Cone
July 16, 2012
Effie Caroline (Hawkins) Cone, age 79, of LaVernia, Texas passed away on July 16, 2012. She was born on July 6, 1933 in Nockenut, Texas to Alvin and Geneva (Neyland) Hawkins. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, husband R.L. Cone Jr.; grandson Mark Shane Houser.
She is survived by her daughter, Ree Houser and husband Mark of Valliant,OK; sons, Norvel Lynn Cone and wife Kimbra of...
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Buddy Frazier
July 14, 2012
Buddy Lynn Frazier was born April 15, 1975 in Oklahoma City, OK. Buddy attended Valliant Public School. He enjoyed spending time with family, working on electronics and playing wrestling video games. He was also preceded in death by his father, Mickey Teters.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE: wife, Lisa (Anderson) Frazier of the home; one son, Jordan Frazier of Ringold, OK; one daughter, Sahvanna Tadlock...
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James Walker
July 12, 2012
James Clyde Walker was born October 29, 1959 in Oakland, California the son of Floyd Walker and Betty (Sparks) Walker. His parents precede him in death. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Diana (Walker) Beachham and Sue Walker and a grandson Jessie Knapp, Jr. James married Diana Terry on October 11, 1991 in Idabel, OK. He had lived in the Valliant area for the past twelve years....
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Elizabeth Marie Cornwall
July 8, 2012
Elizabeth Marie (Messer) Cornwall was born July 28, 1961 in Herford, Texas the daughter of Cecil Ray Messer and Ellen Jillene (Stacey) Messer. Her parents precede her in death. Elizabeth married Jack Cornwall on July 22, 2008 in Texarkana, Arkansas and lived the past four years in the Swink Community. She enjoyed fishing, swimming at night, loved helping others and driving a truck. ...
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Linda Sarver
June 28, 2012
Linda Ruth (Cooper) Sarver was born October 18, 1958 in Oklahoma City, OK the daughter of L.H. "Bill" Cooper and Naomi "Nooks" (Piearcy) Cooper. Linda married Art Sarver on November 14, 1977 in Ft. Smith, AR. She loved her grandbaby, crocheting, reading and scrapbooking which she was proud of. Linda is preceded in death by her father and brother Edward "Eddie" Cooper. Survivors include:...
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Clarence Simpson
June 14, 2012
Clarence C. Simpson, Jr. was born August 14, 1924. He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence C. Simpson, Sr. and Dovie (Darnall) Simpson Scott and a granddaughter, Kara Lynn Simpson.
Clarence volunteered for the US Army at the age of 18 where he served for three years during WWII. He was a scout on the front-line with the 99th Infantry Division (also known as the "Battle Babies"...
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Jacob JAMES, IV
May 23, 2012
Jacob Colston James, IV was born January 15, 1960 in Altus, OK the son of J.C. James, III and Pauline (Stanford) James and had lived in this area all of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Tom Chambers, and a nephew, Rodger Pendergraff.
Jacob was president of the Golden Community Center for five years, was a field representative for Purina Dog Chow, a member of...
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Lyle Larry "JR" Lunde, Jr.
May 17, 2012
Lyle Larry "J R" Lunde, Jr. was born April 17, 1986 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts the son of Lyle Larry Lunde, Sr. and Marscella (Adams) Lunde. "J R" married Raquel Tuck on December 22, 2011 in Texarkana, Arkansas. His passion was serving his country in the US Army, enjoyed being with his family and playing with his stepdaughter.
Survivors include: wife, Raquel (Tuck) Lunde of Ringold, OK;...
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Ora "Ma" Smith
May 14, 2012
Ora Delane (Fennell) Smith was born December 13, 1921 in Rufe, Oklahoma the daughter of Thomas Marion Fennell and Minnie Melissa (Fennell) Fennell and had lived all of life in the Rufe/Slim area. Ora married Loyd Smith on December 21, 1946 in Locksburg, Arkansas and he preceded her in death on August 3, 1993. She is also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Clarence, Leonard and...
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Tammy Parsons
April 21, 2012
Tammy Ann (Gifford) Parsons was born November 10, 1968 in Idabel, OK the daughter of Terry Gifford and Cleta (Downs) Gifford and lived most of her life in the Valliant/Idabel area. Tammy is preceded in death by one sister, Rhonda Lynn Gifford.
Survivors include, her husband, Jereel Parsons of Valliant, OK; her parents;Terry Gifford and wife, Polly of Idabel, OK and Cleta Gifford of Valliant,...
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Brian E. Hayden
April 19, 2012
K9 Deputy Brian Edward Hayden was born December 29, 1964 in Blair, Nebraska, to Jerry and Joe Anne Hayden. He ended his watch on April 19, 2012 in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, while responding to a call. He went to Heaven while doing what he loved best.
In 1983, Brian graduated from the Tekamah-Herman High School in Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and the University...
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Maxine Smith
April 17, 2012
Thelma Maxine (Tatum) Smith was born November 26, 1937 in Wright City, Oklahoma the daughter of Louie Cecil Tatum and Jalie Ann (Smith) Tatum. Maxine worked as a secretary for Brown & Root Construction Company during the building of the Weyerhaeuser paper mill. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edward Frank Smith, one sister, Wilma Louise Hamrick, one brother, Wilton Franklin...
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David Jeffery Smith
April 10, 2012
David Jeffery Smith was born September 24, 1969 in Gilmore, Texas the son of Jeff L. Smith, Jr. and Viola Elaine (Bloodworth) Smith. David was a certified instructor in Mixed Marital Arts (MMA) and had received his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He was an ironworker and loved the outdoors.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE: his parents of Valliant, OK; grandmother Viola Bloodworth of Valliant, OK; one brother,...
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George "Sonny" Sims, Jr.
March 25, 2012
George Madison Sims Jr. "Sonny" 64 of Wright City, OK passed away March 25, 2012 in the VA Medical Center in Dallas Texas. He was born August 30, 1947 in DeQueen, AR, the son of George M. Sims and Anna Marie (Shepard) Sims.
George was a retired US Army Vietnam Veteran, a NBC Nuclear Biological Chemical Warfare Senior Instructor in Fort Sill, OK and member of the VFW and American Legion Post...
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Hobert "Hoby" Allensworth
March 23, 2012
Hobert Franklin Allensworth, born near Rufe, Ok on September 30, 1943 to Elmer and Juanita Cooper Allensworth passed from this earth on March 23, 2012 at his home near Rufe. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Alvin "Pete" Allensworth, and precious grandsons, Eric Lee and Gary Blake Cunningham.
Hoby was a member of Rufe Baptist Church. This man was a generous, loving...
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Floyd Donaldson
March 10, 2012
Floyd Donaldson was born on January 4, 1931 near Valliant, Oklahoma. He left this life and went to heaven on March 10, 2012 in Paris, Texas at the age of 81. Floyd is preceded in death by his parents George (G.W.) and Mabel Donaldson; two sisters, Delva Ellingboe and Gracie Donaldson and three brothers, Edward, Benny and Jessie Donaldson and one great granddaughter, Avery Ann Jones. Floyd...
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Wilford W Sisk
March 1, 2012
Wilford Willis Sisk was born September 1, 1923 the son of Robert Lee Sisk and Hettie (Pitman) Sisk and had lived in the Valliant area for the past 20 years. Wilford served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of the American Legion. He married Dorothy (Mills) Tidmore on September 21, 1991 in Valliant, Oklahoma. Wilford is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Esther ...
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Jimmy Lee Cain
February 26, 2012
Jimmy Lee Cain was born January 14, 1952 in Paris, Texas the son of Gavin Watson Cain and Elizabeth "Becky" (Cunningham) Cain and had lived most of his life in the Millerton area. He was a proud United States Marine veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Jimmy married Sharon Lee Yost in DeQueen, AR on June 15, 2002. He is preceded in death by his father and sister Elizabeth Seymour. Jimmy...
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Nadine Morgan
February 3, 2012
Delfreda "Nadine" (Armstrong) Morgan was born May 7, 1931 in Bryan County, Durant, Oklahoma the daughter of Willy Gale Armstrong and Oleta (Snelgrove) Armstrong and had lived most of life in the Wright City and Valliant areas. Nadine is preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Terry Mason and infant son, Phillip Dean Mason. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Daryl Mason and...
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Terry Wayne Mason
January 25, 2012
Terry Wayne Mason was born September 29, 1948 in Valliant, Oklahoma the son of Darl Henry Mason and Nadine (Armstrong) Mason-Morgan and had lived most of his life in the Valliant area. Terry was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corp and served in the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his dad and brother, Phillip Dean Mason. Terry loved working with leather and rodeos. He also...
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Joy Mae White
January 15, 2012
Joy Mae (Piearcy) White was born December 29, 1936 in Swink, OK the daughter of R. J. Piearcy and Estelle (Cooper) Piearcy and had lived this area all of her life. Joy Mae married Claude E. White on December 4, 1954 in Hugo, OK. She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Joe Pete Piearcy, James Piearcy, Roy Herman Piearcy and Verlon Piearcy and a special brother-in-law, Ernie...
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Nancy Tidmore
January 11, 2012
Nancy Ann (Keller) Tidmore was born February 13, 1937 at Montague, CA the daughter of William Hiram Keller and Doris (Lionburger) Keller. Nancy married Odell "Punkin" Tidmore in Weed, CA on March 12, 1955 and he precedes her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Martha Tidmore. Nancy has lived in the Ft. Towson area since 1984 and was a member of the Northside...
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Alfred Gantt
January 3, 2012
Alfred Donald Gantt was born April 22, 1940 in Corpus Christie, Texas the son of John Riley Gantt and Myrtle (Moser) Gantt and had lived all of his life in this area. Alfred married Ellen Cantrell on May 28, 1958. He is preceded in death by his parents. Alfred is also preceded in death by three brothers: John Riley Gantt, Jr., Joshua Gantt and Billy Gantt and three sisters: Austella Brown, Mary...
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Richard Strickland
December 31, 2011
Richard Lee Prentice Strickland was born October 22, 1920 in Valliant, OK the son of Weaver Strickland and Effie (Erwin) Strickland and a lifetime resident of Valliant, OK. Richard served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the VFW. He is preceded in death by his parents. Richard is also preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Strickland in 2002, his first wife, Estelle Gable...
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Karen Elizabeth Bingham
December 31, 2011
Karen Elizabeth (Steele) Bingham was born November 17, 1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma the daughter of Henry Raymond Steele and Gayle Randolph (McCune) Steele and had lived the past thirty years in the Valliant area. Karen married John Bingham in Hugo, OK on April 21, 1983. She is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Robin Lee Brewer and one brother Teddy Gwin. Karen enjoyed fishing and...
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Marie Mussett
December 31, 2011
Marie Mussett was born July 13, 1916 in Valliant, OK the daughter of Benjamin L. Land and Lula Lee (Edwards) Land and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Marie married Frank Mussett on February 11, 1935 at Slim, OK. He precedes her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, three sons, Roy, David and Carol Wayne Mussett; four sisters, Ruth Reed,...
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Edna Basford
December 19, 2011
Edna Mae (Edwards) Basford was born April 10, 1927 in Marion County Texas the daughter of Bethel Edwards and Maude (Sandlin) Edwards and had lived in this area since 1971. Edna married Robert Otto Basford on February 4, 1961. He precedes her in death. She is also preceded in death by two sons, William Thomas Johnson and Darwin Johnson. Edna retired from Forest Grove Schools in 1994 working...
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Francis Ann Walls-Woodham
December 8, 2011
Frances "Ann" "Walls" Woodham was born May 24, 1961 in Modesto, California the daughter of Randale Dean Cunningham and Judy Walls. Ann had lived in the Valliant area all of her life. Ann is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include: husband, Joey Woodham of the home, one son, Aubrey Woodham of Valliant, OK: two daughters, Kari Walls and Jessie Walls both of Valliant, OK; siblings...
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Wilma Jean Boucher
November 25, 2011
Wilma Jean (Arduser) Boucher was born September 5, 1923 in Belden, Nebraska the daughter of Len Arduser and Dolie (Whipple) Arduser and had lived in this area since 1969. She married Carvel Boucher on November 26, 1944 and he precedes her in death. Jean is also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Jack Boucher, one daughter, Becky Jackson, two brothers, Charles and Laddie Arduser, one...
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Beaulah Luper
November 20, 2011
Beaulah Mae Luper, 70, of Millerton passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Paris Regional Medical Center. She was born December 27, 1940 in Garvin, OK to Jocile & Patrick Pruett.
She married Clyde Luper in 1955 in Hugo, OK and four children were born of this union. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband and sons, Clyde David Luper, Jr. and Chuck Luper.
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Doris Fowler
November 19, 2011
Doris Pauline (Strickland) Fowler was born January 14, 1923 in Millerton, OK the daughter of James Weaver Strickland and Effie (Erwin) Strickland She lived in this area all of her life and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Valliant. Doris married Edward Ray Fowler August 2, 1946 in DeQueen, AR and he preceded her in death on September 3, 1970. She is also preceded in death by her...
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Jimmy Dodds
November 8, 2011
Jimmy E. Dodds was born April 3, 1945 in Grant, Oklahoma the son of Harvey Dodds and Cora (Worthey) Dodds and had lived most of his life in Valliant. He is preceded in death by his parents. Jimmy enjoyed singing and loved to play bingo.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE four sisters: Jerry Sue Baken & husband Billy of Valliant, OK, Sarah Jamerson of Garvin, OK, Rosie McClure & husband Randy of Millerton,...
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Iris Gene McDaniel
November 4, 2011
Iris Gene McDaniel departed this earthly life to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on November 4, 2011. She was born on October 19, 1923 and died at the age of 89 years and 16 days.
She was preceded in death by her mother Jewel Wilhite and her step-father Dave Wilhite and her husband of 62 years, Samuel McDaniel.
Iris was a retired educator and truly loved being a teacher in the public...
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Marley Conaway-Woods
October 18, 2011
Marley Renee Conaway-Woods was born on October 13, 2011 in Paris, Texas the daughter of Cameron Woods and Montana Conaway. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support, especially the staff at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE Father, Cameron Woods of Foreman, AR and mother, Montana Conaway of Powderly, TX; grandparents: Damon Woods,...
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Mildred Stuart
January 28, 1926 - October 15, 2011
Mildred Ailene Stuart was born on January 28, 1926 in Eric, Oklahoma to Ailene
(Flowers) Hill & Virgil Hill. She fell in love with William Curtis "Buddy" Stuart and they were married on May 15, 1958 in Willington, Texas. They had 53 wonderful years together. Mildred was a homemaker, rosie riveter in WWII and a business owner. Her parents preceded her in death. Mildred is also preceded in...
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Jimmy Williams
October 23, 1938 - October 12, 2011
Jimmy Dean Williams was born on October 23, 1938 in Valliant, Oklahoma the son of Mayo Williams and Irene (Farris) Williams. Jimmy grew up in Valliant and graduated from Valliant High School in 1957. He also lived in Velma, OK where he served as Mayor for over 16 years. Jimmy married Ruby Garrison on April 4, 1998 in Rattan, OK and had lived the last 13 years in the Rattan/Antlers area. He...
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Richard "Dick" Stanford
April 3, 1922 - September 30, 2011
Richard "Dick" Stanford was born April 3, 1922 in Valliant , OK , the son of Quincy Stanford and Mattie (Savage) Stanford and was a lifelong resident of the Valliant area. His parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Richard Stanford, two brothers, Leon Stanford and James Stanford and one sister, Margaret Pruitt. Dick was a World War II Army veteran, a member...
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Bertha Hughes
November 22, 1932 - September 24, 2011
Bertha Marie Hughes was born November 22, 1932 in Valliant, OK the daughter of John C. "Buck" Cantrell and Jewel (McBride) Cantrell and had lived most of her life in the Valliant area. Bertha married Harold Loyd Hughes on July 24, 1950 in DeQueen, AR. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Carthell Cantrell, one sister, Dorothy Bell Cantrell and...
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Donald "Don" Wright
September 20, 1935 - September 16, 2011
Donald Wayne "Don" Wright was born September 20, 1935 in Carnegie, OK, the son of Glenn Wright and Hazel (Ward) Wright and had lived in the Ft. Towson area since 1995. His parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay Story.
Don was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also active for several years with the Wild Turkey Federation. He was an avid sportsman, hunter,...
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Billy Jean B.J. Schwemley
September 15, 2011
Billy Jean "B.J." Schwemley, Jr. was born November 15, 1959 in Oklahoma City, OK the son of
Billy Jean Schwemley, Sr. and Mary Helen (Woodard) Schwemley and had lived over 20 years in the Valliant area. B. J. married Shirley Hendrix on September 30, 1991 in Clarksville, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents. B. J. enjoyed riding in the hills, was a big O.S.U. Cowboy fan and enjoyed...
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Ernest "Ernie" Miller
June 6, 1935 - August 22, 2011
Ernest "Ernie" Miller was born June 6, 1935 in Tabler, Oklahoma, the son of Robert F. Miller and Dorthy L. (Hill) Miller and had lived in the Valliant area since 1998. He is preceded in death by his parents, three half-brothers and two half-sisters
Ernie became a hard worker at the age of four years old, pulling cotton, and continued working up until the last eight weeks of his life. He married...
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Woodrow Earl Snapp
August 19, 1944 - August 15, 2011
Woodrow Earl Snapp was born August 19, 1944 in Glover, Oklahoma the son of John Snapp, Sr. and Jennie (Herndon) Snapp and grew up in the Herndon Community. He lived ten years in Bogata, TX and the last eight years in Dallas, Texas. Woodrow married Deborah Brown on December 21, 1977 in Dallas, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John Snapp, Jr. and Marvin Snapp. ...
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Diana Kay Raiford
October 3, 1949 - August 12, 2011
Diana Kay (Clampitt) Raiford was born October 3, 1949 in Oklahoma City, OK the daughter of Orval Charles Clampitt and Laura (McCready) Clampitt and had lived most of her life in the Oklahoma City area. She married Matthew C. Raiford, Jr on November 1, 1969 in Oklahoma City, OK. Diana was a member of the CAPP Committee, UAW 1999 and IBEW. She was also a member of the Watermill Freewill Baptist...
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Joe Wesley Moser
August 10, 2011
Joe Wesley Moser was born December 10, 1940 in Valliant, OK the son of John Walter Moser and Flora Lorine (Mitchell) Moser and had lived in the Valliant area since 2002. Joe is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Jack Melvin Moser.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE: one brother, Odell Francis Moser of Arlington, TX; six sisters: Margie June Stahlman of Yukon, OK, Verdia Mae Bray of Colorado...
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Joe Wesley Moser
December 10, 1940 - August 10, 2011
Joe Wesley Moser was born December 10, 1940 in Valliant, OK the son of John Walter Moser and Flora Lorine (Mitchell) Moser and had lived in the Valliant area since 2002. Joe is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Jack Melvin Moser.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE: one brother, Odell Francis Moser of Arlington, TX; six sisters: Margie June Stahlman of Yukon, OK, Verdia Mae Bray of Colorado...
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George Mack Lucas
August 8, 2011
George Mack Lucas was born December 17, 1931 in Valliant, OK the son of Alex Lucas and Dora (Dickerson) Lucas and had lived in the Valliant area all of his life. George Mack was a hard worker and a retired firefighter. He enjoyed reading, liked to go to the Valliant Nutrition Center and playing games. George Mack also enjoyed hunting and fishing and going to the hills. He is preceded in...
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Colleen Richard
July 26, 1950 - August 8, 2011
Colleen Luree (Fassler)Richard was born in Webster County Nebraska on July 26, 1950 the daughter of Harold Clayton Fassler (1999) and June Elaine (Favinger) Fassler (2003). Colleen attended Bladen Public Schools from Kindergarten till graduating in May of 1969. The day after graduation she married Billy Jack (Bill) Richard in Bladen, NE and resided in Wichita, KS until later moving back to...
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Helen Marie Samuel
March 22, 1926 - June 20, 2011
Helen (Hodges) Samuel was born March 22, 1926 in Biardstown, Texas the daughter of Buck Hodges and Hettie (Tallant) Hodges. Helen was raised by her mother and stepfather, Henry Smith.
She married William “Sam” Samuel on December 12, 1953 in Ft. Worth, TX, he preceded her in death on March 16, 2011. Helen is also preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, brother, Richard Smith and two...
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Burr Havins
June 28, 1939 - June 18, 2011
Burr Richard Havins was born June 28, 1939 in Corona, CA the son of Mavis Hawley Havins and Minnie May (Collins) Havins and had lived the Valliant area since 1998. Burr married Allie Mae Ragsdale May 30, 1992 in Fontana, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents. Burr is also preceded in death by one son, Rodney Havins, two brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Elk, VFW and...
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Lila Mae Wyatt
June 15, 2011
Lila “Mae” (Graves) Wyatt was born May 14, 1934 in Felt, Oklahoma the daughter of Henery Graves and Mildred (Barr) Graves. Mae had lived in this area since 1946. She married Earnst Milan Wyatt on June 19, 1948 in DeQueen, Arkansas. He preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Mona Wyatt. Mae loved to quilt, liked to travel and go out to eat. She...
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Patricia Wheeler
May 17, 1949 - June 1, 2011
Patricia Ann (Stanfill) Wheeler was born May 17, 1949 in Watervliet, Michigan the daughter of Clyde Stanfill and Frances M. (Johnston) Stanfill. Patricia married Tedd Allred Wheeler on September 12, 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Phoenix, Arizona and her summers on the upper peninsula of Michigan. Patricia also liked to gamble with her friends.
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Paula Janette McDaniel Gaspard
May 28, 2011
Paula Janette (McDaniel-Martin) Gaspard was born October 27, 1974 in DeQueen, AR the daughter of Gary Paul McDaniel, Sr. and Martha (Moyer) McDaniel. Her mother Martha McDaniel Alvarado preceded her in death on May 5, 2011.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE husband, David Gaspard of Big Bend, LA; four daughters: Baylie Martin and Beranica Martin both of Idabel, OK, Rabekka Martin and Eryn Martin both of...
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Vernon Ashlock
July 25, 1938 - May 26, 2011
Vernon Ashlock was born July 25, 1938 in McCurtain County, Oklahoma the son of Walter Vernon Ashlock and Lola E. (Davis) Ashlock. Vernon is preceded in death by his parents. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Allan Ashlock and Arvie Joe Ashlock; five sisters: Rosa Lee Asbill, Hazel Lucille Stickland, Inez Mildred Crank, Jeraldine Fay and Corine Spivey.
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Joseph "Joe" Charles Bruno
May 17, 2011
Joseph Charles Bruno, Jr. was born April 14, 1938 in Pawhuska, OK, the son of Joseph Charles Bruno, Sr. and Delores (Whiteman) Bruno. He had lived in Rio Vista, TX for the past 7 years and in Lemon Grove, CA for 32 years. Joseph was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy and a retired Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Parker, TX. Joseph...
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Beverly Joyce Pierce
May 6, 2011
Beverly Pierce was born on October 5, 1945 in Valliant, OK, the daughter of Plesant Babe Cantrell and Katy Christine (Qualls) Cantrell and had lived most of her life in the Valliant area. She graduated from Valliant high in 1963 and married Jessie Pierce in 1973. He preceded her in death along with her parents; three brothers, James Cantrell, Melvin Cantrell and Bobby Jack Cantrell as well as one...
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