Ada Evening News Obits May 2014 - Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Rita Floyd <ritajf_99@yahoo.com> Return to Pontotoc County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/pontotoc/pontotoc.html July 2014 ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgenweb. org ===================================================================== Thursday, May 1, 2014 JESSE ETHYLENE McNEAL DUBLIN, Texas — Jesse Ethylene McNeal, 91, of Dublin, Texas, died at her residence on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Services took place at 10 a.m. Monday, April 28, in Harrell Memorial Chapel, with Jimmy Holleman officiating. Burial followed at Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation took place Sunday evening. Ethylene was born June 9, 1922, in Lula. She was united in marriage to Andrew Jackson "Buck" McNeal Jr. on July 23, 1938, in Allen, and to this union they had three children. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 16, 2009, and her daughter Brenda in 1994. She had been a member of Red Hat Society, Dublin Garden Club and several other organizations. She was a homemaker and a dairy farmer. She is survived by her children, Jack McNeal of Scottsdale, Ariz., Glenda Stechnij of Mesa, Ariz., and Rod McNeal of Dublin; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; her sister and brothers, Joyce Williams of Ada, Jim Brooks of Wilson, Charles Brooks of Wilson, Thomas Brooks of Lakeside, Calif., and Larry Brooks of Coargold, Calif.; and numerous other relatives. Memorials can be made to Dublin Memorial Park Cemetery, PO Box 123, Dublin, TX 76446. Harrell Funeral Home, Dublin, Texas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 1, 2014 MARSHA DAY (Frye) HAINES ADA — Services for Marsha Day (Frye) Haines, 33, of Ada are at 3 p.m. Friday at the Center Free Will Baptist Church. The Rev. Earl Hood will officiate. Burial will follow at Lightning Ridge Cemetery near Roff. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Haines died Monday, April 28, 2014. She was born April 29, 1980, in Ada to Delbert Keith and Tina Marie Hart Frye. She married James Michael “Buck” Haines Jr. on May 17, 1996, in Ada. Mrs. Haines was a teacher's aide for the Vanoss Public School System, and she was a member of the Center Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Buck Haines, of the home; her children, Justin Haines, Hailey Haines, Austin Haines and Kara Haines, all of Ada; her mother, Tina Frye of Ada; a brother, Jason Frye of Ada; sister, Darlene Bush and her husband, John, of Ada; her father-in-law, Mike Haines and his wife, Connie, of Ada; mother-in-law, Darla Henderson Wilson of Ada; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Delbert Frye; paternal grandmother, Florence Chaney; maternal grandmother, Jimmie Dean Williams; and an uncle, Charles Hart. Bearers will be John Bush, Lloyd Hunt, Chris Parker, Josh Haines, Austin Haines and Justin Haines. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 1, 2014 MELBA POLK COALGATE — Graveside services for Melba Polk, 90, of Coalgate are at 1 p.m. Friday May 2, 2014, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, with Tom Hall officiating. Ms. Polk died April 30, 2014, at Coalgate. Family visitation is today from 6-8 p.m. at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada ================================================================================================================ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 4, 2014 TIRA BRIGHT STRATFORD — Services for Tira Lee Bright, 59, Stratford, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Pickard Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. John Henry Lippard. Burial will be at McGee Cemetery. Ms. Bright died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at her home. Pickard Funeral Home, Stratford ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 4, 2014 MARGARET HECTOR SULPHUR — Services for Margaret K. (Kathy) Hector, 74, Stratford, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur. Ms. Hector died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Stratford. Hale’s Funeral Home, Sulphur ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 4, 2014 MERLE JAMISON GREENVILLE, Texas — Cora Merle Jamison, 92, of Greenville, Texas, and formerly of Ada, died Friday, May 2, 2014, at Hunt Regional Medical Center. A memorial service was held 1 p.m., Saturday, at The Harrison House in Greenville and a reception followed. The Rev. Bill Shaddox officiated. Burial will be at Rosedale Cemetery, Ada. Miss Jamison was born June 20, 1921, outside of Ada. She was the daughter of Marshall Leslie Jamison Sr. and Cora Donaldson Jamison. She worked in the academic community including being head of The Placement Department Office at East Central University in Ada. She was a member of the Stonewall Methodist Church. Survivors include her sister, Robert Ann Maddux of Greenville, Texas; nephews Eric Marshall Jamison and wife, JoAnna, of Bixby, and Robert Leslie Jamison of Edmond; five great-nieces and great-nephews; and seven great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, James Ross Jamison and Marshall Leslie Jamison Jr. The family request cards of condolences be sent to Robert Ann Maddux, 6400 Jack Finney Blvd., Greenville, Texas 75402 or memorials in Miss Jamison’s memory be sent to Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, Maryland 20850 for the Fort Hood, Texas facility. Coker-Mathews Funeral Home, Greenville, Texas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 4, 2014 ALICE WATTERS SASAKWA — Services for Alice May Watters, 74, of Sasakwa, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Wewoka, with Virgil Romine officiating. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Mrs. Watters died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Oklahoma City. She was born Feb. 14, 1940, in Ada to Arville Chester and Esther Owens Rodden. Mrs. Watters attended Vamoosa Schools. She married V.L. Watters Jan. 11, 1958, in Ada and later worked as a seamstress before becoming a beautician for more than 35 years. She was a longtime member of Sasakwa Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her father, Arville Chester Rodden, and her mother, Esther Owens Rodden Williams; sister, Jean Jackman; and great-grandchild, Scotland Bible. Survivors include her husband, V.L. Watters, of the home; son Jeff Watters and wife, Sophia, of Sasakwa; daughters, Shelly Bible and husband, Gary, of Sasakwa, and Jeri House of Sasakwa; grandchildren Heather Clifford and husband, Justin, Holly Goodson and husband, John, Byron Bible and wife, Racheal, Tiffany Davis and Jessie, Charity Childs and husband, Justin, Hali Calvert and husband, and Paige Lyon and husband, Alex; great-grandchildren, Presley Kirkwood, Ivy Bible, Felicity Davis, Faith Davis, Emma Roberson, Madalen Clifford, Remington Clifford, Rush Black, Rylan Black, Roper Goodson, Rance Goodson, Lane Childs, Tuff Childs, A.J. Dooley, Kash Calvert and Bryor Bible; sisters, Madge Anders and Deborah Hayes. Bearers will be Byron Bible, Rush Black, Justin Clifford, John Goodson, Floyd Brown, Jessie Roberson, Alex Lyon and Justin Childs. Honorary Bearers are Rylan Black, Roper Goodson, Rance Goodson, Lane Childs, Tuff Childs, A.J. Dooley, Kash Calvert and Bryor Bible. An online guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com. Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 4, 2014 GENE GREGORY ADA — Services for Gene Gregory, 67, of Ada, are 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Stonewall. The Rev. Richard Dickerson will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery near Stonewall. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Gregory died Friday, May 2, 2014, at his home. He was born Sept. 16, 1946, at Ada to Mearl A. and Geneva E. Cogburn Gregory. He attended grade schools at Irving School in Ada and also Fitzhugh. He attended junior high school and high school at Stonewall. Gene completed automotive school at Southwest Automotive in Oklahoma City in 1965. He worked in Oklahoma City for Williams-Kilpatrick Chevrolet before moving back to the Ada area. He was employed at Service Chevrolet for several years as a certified and master technician. He retired from People's Electric Cooperative in 2010 after 30 years of service as Head Fleet Mechanic. Mr. Gregory was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his two daughters, Christy Blackburn and her husband, Tim, of Ada, and Kim Cosby and her husband, Heath, of Ada; his four grandchildren, Cody and Logan Cosby and DeAnna and Cortney Blackburn; his father, Mearl A. Gregory of Stonewall; three brothers, Archie Gregory and Ron Gregory, both of Ada, and Don Gregory of Florida; and a sister, Mary Southerland of Ada. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva E. Gregory on Feb. 23, 2014. Bearers will be Tim Blackburn, Heath Cosby, Cody Cosby, Logan Cosby, Roy Gregory and John Stringer. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 4, 2014 STEVE FULTON RIO RANCHO, N.M. — At his wishes, no service was held for Steve Fulton, 64, of Rio Rancho, N.M. Burial was at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada. Mr. Fulton died Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Taos, N.M. He was born Aug. 28, 1949, in Ada to Ross and Ollie Mae Robbins Fulton. He attended Latta Elementary School, Ada schools through the fifth grade and moved to Midlothian, Texas. He graduated from Midlothian High School. He later graduated from East Central University in Ada with a B. A. in Education, and from the University of North Texas at Denton, Texas, with a Master's Degree in Library Science. He married Beverly Villarreal in Denton, Texas, on Aug. 14, 1982. She preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1998. Mr. Fulton was a librarian in public, special and college libraries in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma. He was active in state and regional library associations. Survivors include a sister, Deidra Fulton of Plano, Texas; a nephew, Caleb Villarreal of Garland, Texas; and many friends and other relatives. The family says those who wish may make memorials to the Rocky Mountain National Park Fund, Rocky Mountain Nature Association, P. O. Box 3100, Estes Park, CO 80517. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 6, 2014 BOBBIE BRUMBELOW ADA — Graveside services for Bobbie Ann Brumbelow, 62, of Ada, will be at 2 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery. Dennis Heaton will officiate. Ms. Brumbelow died Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 6, 2014 CARSON ALEXANDER ADA — Graveside services for Carson Hawk Alexander, infant son of Skylar Alexander and Myra Chitto, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Steedman Cemetery, east of Ada. A wake service will be held today at the home, 2228 Bent Tree Drive, Ada. The infant was born and died May 2, 2014, at an Ada hospital. Survivors include his parents, Skylar Alexander and Myra Chitto; a brother, Riley Alexander, of the home; a sister, Kinley Alexander, of the home; his grandparents, Angela Chitto and Willia Mae Alexander, both of Ada. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, May 7, 2014 MARIE RAPER WYNNEWOOD — Services for Marie Raper, 88, will be at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Wynnewood. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnewood. Ms. Raper died Sunday, May 4, 2014. DeArman Funeral Home, Wynnewood ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County VINSON KIRK Wednesday, May 7, 2014 KONAWA — Graveside services for Vinson Ray Kirk, 66, are 10 a.m. today at Vamoosa Cemetery with Gina Teel officiating. Mr. Kirk died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at his home. Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County QUENTIN FIELDS Wednesday, May 7, 2014 ROFF — Services for Quentin Fields, 25, of Roff and formerly of Tom, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Haworth Assembly of God Church in Haworth. Mr. Fields died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, as a result of an auto accident. Nunley's Funeral Home, Idabel =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 8, 2014 ***PAID OBITUARY*** ELORSE ROBINSON Elorse Ann Robinson, 75, of Ada, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Baptist Medical Center in OKC following complications from heart surgery. She was born December 30, 1938 to Clifford Theodore and IdaBelle Hartwell Petty. She was married to Melburn Eugene Robinson on October 30, 1954. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mel Robinson on November 3, 2006; her parents, Clifford and Ida Petty; sons, Ronnie Robinson and Roger Robinson; grandson, Justin Robinson; sister, Clara Mae Smith; brothers, Clifford Eugene Petty, Eddie Wayne Petty, Billy Joe Petty, Kenneth Floyd Petty and Allen Dale Petty. Survivors include her daughter, Dianna Prust and husband Gary of Wisconsin; her sons, Tim Robinson of Wisconsin, Dave Robinson of Wisconsin and Loren Robinson and wife Kristie of California; her grandchildren, Tony Prust and wife Lori, Trina Skeate and husband Dave, Tim Prust and wife Dawn, Tammie Ketelsen and husband Levi, Trisha Robinson, Tamra Robinson, Amy Robinson, Kayla Robinson, Josh Robinson, Sarah Ottman and husband Jared, Jamie Jermyn and husband Zack and Tatem Robinson; her great grandchildren, Ana Prust, Ethyn and Owyn Skeate, Jaxson and Ellie Prust, Bayli, Ava and Emry Ketelsen, Hannah, Brianna and Gregory Robinson, Kylee and Hunter Robinson, Aaliyah Robinson and Lilli Steffenson; also many other relatives and friends. Elorse was a loving wife, mom, grandma and great grandma. She enjoyed serving in the ministry for 44 years with Mel. She had a love for life, God and her family. She was a very special lady and enjoyed spreading smiles everywhere she went. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her best friend and boyfriend, Jim Roberson watching Thunder games. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Abba’s Prayer House, 622 N. Townsend with Rev. Ken Angel officiating. Visitation will be Friday, May 9th from 5-8 p.m. at Criswell Funeral Home, 815 E. Arlington and Saturday, May 10th from 8:30 a.m. until service time at Abba’s Prayer House. Bearers will be Tim Robinson, Loren (Jim) Robinson, David Robinson, Gary Prust, Tony Prust, Tim Prust and Josh Robinson. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 9, 2014 ELORSE ROBINSON ADA — Services for Elorse Ann Robinson, 75, of Ada will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Abba’s House Worship Center, 622 N. Townsend with the Rev. Ken Angel officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Criswell Funeral Home, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time at Abba’s House Worship Center. Mrs. Robinson died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at an Oklahoma City hospital. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 9, 2014 RALYNN THOMPSON COALGATE — Services for Ralynn Jay Thompson, 23, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Brown's Funeral Chapel in Coalgate. Burial will follow at Coalgate Cemetery. Mr. Thompson died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at his home in Coalgate. Brown's Funeral Service, Coalgate =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 11, 2014 ANDREW NANNEY ADA — Services for Andrew Jackson Nanney, 65, of Ada, are at 2 p.m. Monday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Steve DeShazo will officiate. Burial will follow at Denney Cemetery. Mr. Nanney died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at a hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born Sept. 30, 1948, at Lehigh to Henry Willis and Geraldine Imogene Miller Nanney. He attended school at Jones Chapel, Willard and Latta. He married Susan Gayle Taylor in 1998. She preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 2011. He worked in the farm and ranch industry. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one brother, David Wayne Nanney of Ada; one sister, Lillie McMillan of Oklahoma City; five nieces; three nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one niece, three brothers, Willis H. Nanney, James Ray Nanney and Johnny Lee Nanney. Bearers will be Michael Warman, Monroe John, Adrian Smith, Justin Melton and Daniel Melton. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 13, 2014 ROBBIE SHERRELL ADA — Services for Robbie Dale Sherrell, 78, of Ada, are at 1 p.m. today at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Bud Ross will officiate. Burial will follow at East Hill Cemetery in Roff. Mr. Sherrell died Saturday, May 10, 2014, in Ada. He was born Oct. 22, 1935, in Fittstown to Jim and Katie Rubrecht Sherrell. He graduated from Stonewall High School and continued his education and graduated from East Central University. Robbie went to work for the Hartford Insurance Company and lived in Ada, Moore and Chicago. When International Telephone and Telegraph purchased Hartford, Robbie was transferred to London, England, where he lived and worked for eight years. Robbie left ITT/Hartford when recruited by Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, where he served as the first American president for the company. He left ICBC in 1980 and moved back to Stratford, where he lived on his cattle ranch. He then purchased and renovated the Brockway Glass Plant in Ada and formed the ICON Center, an industrial park, and the first international trade zone in Ada. Robbie sold the ICON to the Chickasaw Nation and finally retired to his ranch south of Ada. Survivors include three daughters, Angie Sherrell of Houston, Texas, Liz Sherrell Gunn of San Ramon, Calif., and Shayna Sherrell of Ada; a brother, Billy Sherrell and his wife, Marie, of Moore; sisters-in-law, Juanita Sherrell and Faye Sherrell, both of Ada; several nieces and nephews, including a special relationship with nephew Wendell Sherrell and his wife, Sharon; and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Denzel (Pete) Sherrell and James Sherrell; and a sister, Juanita (Sis) Owen and her husband, Raymond. Bearers will be D. E. Sherrell, T. W. Estes, Wayne Allison, Little Robbie Sherrell, Jon Sherrell and Roger Owen. Honorary bearers will be Dick Myers and Bob Geismer. The family says those who wish may make memorials to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Alzheimer’s Research, 825 N.E. 13th, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5097. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 13, 2014 RANDALL PHILLIPS FITTSTOWN — Services for Randall Lee Phillips, 52, of Fittstown are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center in Ada. The Rev. Tony Folger will officiate. Burial will follow at East Hill Cemetery in Roff. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Phillips died Friday, May 9, 2014, at an Ada hospital. He was born May 29, 1961, in Roswell, N.M., to Gene and Linda Williams Phillips. He attended school in Pecos, Texas, and moved to this area in 1983 from Carlsbad, N.M. He married Lisa Dunn on Feb. 25, 1988, in Norman. Mr. Phillips was a welder and fabricator for Frontier Drilling Company. Mr. Phillips was a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. He had served on the Fittstown Volunteer Fire Department since 1998 and served as fire chief from 2000-2013. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Phillips, of the home; two sons, Chris Phillips and his wife, Krystina, of Ada and Robert Phillips and his wife, Angela, of Roff; two daughters, McKenzie Phllips Smith and her husband, Jedadiah, of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Spencer Phillips of the home; his parents, Gene and Linda Phillips of Roff; seven grandchildren, Bryan Smith, Matthew Smith, Jessica Smith, Laura Phillips, McKenzie Phillips, Gavin Phillips, Callan Phillips; two sisters, Genia Phillips of Roff and Cheryl McCarn and her husband, Carl, of Davis; his mother-in-law, Leah Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Rachel Phillips and Grace and Haskell Williams; and two fathers-in-law, Jack Dunn and Frank Peterson. Bearers will be Jay Ward, Jeff Ensey, Mike Eidson, Justin (Jud) Harris, Jody LaBove and Alan Bynum. The family says those who wish may make memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to any Pontotoc County volunteer fire department. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 13, 2014 MORRIS BRYANT ADA — Graveside services for Morris L. Bryant, 73, of Ada, are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Allen Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Caldwell will officiate. Mr. Bryant died Sunday, May 11, 2014, at a local hospital. He was born Oct. 4, 1940, in Allen to Lee Arlin and Gladys Moondy Bryant. He graduated from Allen High School. He married Bobbie Jean Lively on April 18, 1959, in Atwood. Mr. Bryant was a butcher for Safeway and Homeland Grocery Stores until his retirement. He served in the Oklahoma National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Bryant, of the home; two sons, Phillip Bryant of Byng and Greg Bryant of Ada; two sisters, Barbara Caldwell of Ada and Sandra Garrett and her husband, Corky, of Wynnewood; three grandchildren, Shane Bryant and his wife, Jennifer, of Francis, Paris Smith and her husband, Mitchell, of Ada, and Chase Bryant and his wife, Stasha, of Ada; three great-grandchildren, A. J. Bryant, Josie Bryant and Lakely Bryant; and several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Wanda Lindley and Pat Gray; and three brothers-in-law, Bill Caldwell, Elvin Lindley and Pete Gray. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 13, 2014 THELMA BATES ADA — Services for Thelma Janie Bates, 91, of Ada, are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the New Life Pentecostal Church in Ada. The Rev. Bill Daniels and William Arrington will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. today at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Bates died Monday, May 12, 2014, at her home. She was born Feb. 24, 1923, at Durant to Thomas Dewey and Minnie Lee Owens Russell. She attended Caddo School. She married Claud Raymond Bates on Sept. 30, 1939, in Durant. He preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 1988. Mrs. Bates was a homemaker and a member of the New Life Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her children, M. D. Bates of Ada, Gertrude Taylor of Denison, Texas, Claud Bates and Bobby Joe Bates, both of Durant, Judith Ann Taylor of Denison, and Judith Kay Jones of Ada; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claud Bates; a son, Ronnie Dale Bates; and a granddaughter, Betty N. Ragsdale. Bearers will be Anthony Pelts, Lynn Pelts, Timothy Bates, David Jones, Dustin Taylor and Ricky Bates. Honorary bearers will be Troy Cox, Jonathan Woods, Dakota Pelts, Matthew Dorrsett and Taylor Dorrsett. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 13, 2014 JO NITA WHITE ADA — Services for Jo Nita (Hamner) White, 78, formerly of Ada are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Norman, with Father Dwight N. Helt officiating. Mrs. White died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at a nursing facility in Norman. She was born March 22, 1936, in Ashland to Alton Bascom Hamner and Sybil Maxine (Tate) Hamner. She grew up in Arpelar and graduated from Haywood High School. She married Chester Allen White in 1952 in Ada. She earned a master’s degree in education from East Central University and a master’s degree in library science at the University of Oklahoma. She was a librarian and English teacher and taught at Asher, Latta and Norman public schools from 1972 to 1997. Survivors include her husband, Chester White; a daughter, Jo Flemig; a son, John White and wife, Lisa, all of Norman; a son, Chester White Jr. and wife, Debra, of Owasso; a son, Mark White and wife, Tonya, of Ada; a brother, John Hamner of Lexington; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kenneth Hammer. Arrangements for Jo and her family were placed in care of the Vice family at Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman. Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 13, 2014 ANTHONY BROWNING ADA — No services are scheduled at this time for Anthony Browning, 65. Mr. Browning died Friday, May 2, 2014, in Ada. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 13, 2014 FRED RUSSELL STRATFORD — No services are scheduled at this time for Fred Eldon Russell, 83. Mr. Russell died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Stratford. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, May 14, 2014 MARY ROSETTA GRIFFITH STRATFORD — Services for Mary Rosetta Griffith, 76, Stratford, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pickard Funeral Home Chapel in Stratford. The Rev. Keith Stevens will officiate. Burial will follow at Lightning Ridge Cemetery in Roff. Ms. Griffith died Monday, May 12, 2014, at Grace Living Center in Norman. She was born Dec. 4, 1937, at the Hart Community south of Strarford to William Rex and Vada (White) Thompson. She lived in Oklahoma all her life and worked at Tinker Air Force Field in parts management. Survivors inlcude a brother, Gerald Thompson and wife, Martha, of Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvis Dale Griffith and son Dale Griffith. Bearers will be Brian Thompson, Chaz Thompson, Cody Thompson, Logan Thompson, Justin Ballou and Don Bircket. Online guestbook is available at ww.pickardfuneralhomes.com Pickard Funeral Home, Stratford ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, May 14, 2014 LINDA JONES MADILL — Services for Linda Sue Jones, 61, are at 2 p.m. today at Woodberry-Forest Cemetery in Madill. Ms. Jones died Sunday, May 11, 2014. Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Madill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, May 14, 2014 ***PAID OBITUARY*** DR. ROSS HAYS MILLER ADA — Ross Hays Miller was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on January 30, 1923, to Rev. Harry Winter Miller and Helen Miriam Rice. He married Catherine Railey in Ada, OK., in May 1943. He received a bachelor of science degree from East Central State College, Ada, Oklahoma, 1943 and the M.D. degree from University of Oklahoma School of Medicine in 1946. He interned at St. Lukes Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, 1946-47, followed by Service in the United States Armed Forces in Korea, as captain in the Medical Corps, and chief of surgery of the 382nd Station Hospital, 1947-49. He received his training in Neurological Surgery at the Mayo Graduate School, and the University of Minnesota 1950-1954. He was appointed as a consultant in Neurological Surgery in 1954. Dr. Miller was successively Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor of Neurological Surgery 1954-1983 at Mayo, and served as Chairman of Department of Neurological Surgery, 1975-1980. He was elected President of the Staff in 1976. Dr. Miller retired from Mayo Clinic in January, 1983. The Mayo Foundation awarded him the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1992. He was certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 1956, and served on their Board of Directors from 1978-1984, and the Residency Review Committee, 1973-1978. He was a member of The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Neurological Society of America, Society of Neurological Surgeons and has held offices in each of these organizations, and several others. In 1977 Dr. Miller was inducted into the Oklahoma Heritage Hall of Fame. He also received the Distinguished Alumni Award from East Central State University in Ada, Oklahoma, and was inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame for tennis and basketball. He was an outstanding athlete his entire life, an extraordinary tennis player in his earlier years, and low-handicap golfer later in life. Dr. and Mrs. Miller retired to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in 1983. In between golf games, he participated in the education of neurosurgical residents as clinical professor of neurosurgery at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, and the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston, and as an Honorary Emeritus Staff Member at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville. Dr. and Mrs. Miller returned to live in Rochester in 1999. Surviving Dr. Miller are his wife of 71 years, Catherine Railey Miller of Rochester, MN, son Terry Hays Miller (Helen) of Rochester and daughter Helen Stacy Miller Labare (Dennis) of Oregon, grandchildren Katherine Rose Miller and Anthony Hays Miller (Laura), great- grandchildren Anna M. Waller and Amelia M. Waller, all of Rochester, and sister Carolyn Knapp of Satellite Beach, FL. Dr. Miller was a resident of Charter House, Rochester, Minnesota. He died May 10, 2014, at Charter House in Rochester, MN. A memorial service is to be held at 10:00am on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Charter House Chapel. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice in Dr. Miller’s name. ================================================================================================================ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 15, 2014 SAMUEL SINCLAIR ADA — Samuel David Sinclair, 66, of Ada, died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Ada. Services have not been planned for him. Condolences may be sent to the family by email to brownsfscoalgate@sbcglobal.net, with Mr. Sinclair’s name in the subject line. Brown's Funeral Service, Coalgate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 15, 2014 RICHARD TRAMMELL CONWAY, AR — Services for Richard L. Trammell, 64, of Conway, Arkansas, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Conway First Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Trammell died Sunday, May 11, 2014. He was born Aug. 14, 1949, in Holdenville to Leroy and Imogene Trammell. Mr. Trammell graduated from Ada High School in 1967 and attended Cameron University in Lawton. He was a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard and was a member of the Conway First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Bonnie Trammell; son, Chad Ricord; sisters, Shirley Tonne of Norman and Charlotte Clements and husband, Mark, of Tucson, Arizona; brothers, Rick Trammell and wife, Elaine, of Washington, Oklahoma, Pete Trammell and wife, Sarah, of Holdenville; and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Darrell Tonne. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Faulkner County Humane Society. Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, Arkansas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 15, 2014 PAUL LEE WELLS ROFF — Services for Paul Lee Wells, 88, of Hickory will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Mill Creek, with the Revs. Tim Carter and Claud Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Dolberg Cemetery in Roff. Mr. Wells died Monday, May 12, 2014, at Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 19, 1926, in Pauls Valley to George E. and Dovie Belle (Hannah) Wells. He married Willa Dean Eldred on Nov 23, 1953, in Roosevelt. He grew up in the Oak Grove area and served with the 35th Infantry of the United States Army during World War II. After serving his country, Mr. Wells returned home and became a hardworking provider for his family. Throughout his working career, he was employed with several companies, holding various positions. Those positions and employers included welder for Dolese Brothers, ranch hand at The Turner Ranch and mechanic for McCarley Chevrolet, as well as other part-time jobs. Mr. Wells was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mill Creek. Survivors include his wife, Dean, of more than 60 years; two daughters, Dianne Cobb and husband, David, and Leah Korb and husband, John, all of Hickory; two sons, Mickey Wells and wife, Vanessa, of Fitzhugh, and Luther Wells of Hickory; eight grandchildren, Amy Bates and husband, Steven, Michael Wells and wife, Leah, Lisa Wells, Carissa Wells, Ryan Pennington, Brent Pennington and wife, Julie, Brittney Rodriguez and husband, Juan, and Kyle Pennington; and 12 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tagan and Lynsey Bates, Tyler Wells, Ava and Evan Posey, Elijah Mikano, Zane and Kolten Pennington, Branum and Cameron Pennington and Jayston Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Paul Michael Wells; four brothers; and one sister. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly requests memorials be made in Mr. Wells’ memory to the Oklahoma School for the Blind, 3320 Gibson St., Muskogee, OK 74403 or to The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, 801 Roeder Rd. Suite 750, Silver Springs, MD 20910. Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com Hale's Funeral Home, Sulphur ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 15, 2014 WAYNE SCOTT JANE, MO — A memorial gathering for Wayne Philip Scott, 68, of Jane, Missouri and formerly of Ada will be from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday at Criswell Funeral Home. Eddie Sallee will officiate. Mr. Scott died Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Joplin, Missouri. He was born March 28, 1946, at Ada to Gordon and Nell Killian Scott. He attended Washington grade school and graduated from Ada High School in 1964. Mr. Scott received a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma and a master's degree from East Central University. Mr. Scott was a retired business owner. He was a gardener, a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group and a past member of the Ada Elks Lodge and the Kiwanis Club. Survivors include a daughter, Kristen Manuel; a son, David Scott; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Chloe Boydstun and Lawanna Villines. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ================================================================================================================ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 16, 2014 DEBORAH SHELTON ADA —Graveside services for Deborah Ann (Long) Shelton, 55, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Shelton died Jan. 1, 2013. Memorials may be sent to Carla Hasley at 927 Charles Drive, Ada, or to Memorial Park Cemetery at 12481 SH 19. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 16, 2014 STACY WALLIS TECUMSEH — Stacy Ann Wallis, 54, died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Tecumseh. She was born Dec. 12, 1959, in Lawton to Jamie Sue Yingling. Mrs. Wallis married Cloyce Wallis Jr. on Nov. 23, 1993. She earned her associate's degree from Murray State College and her bachelor's degree in horticulture at Oklahoma State University. Survivors include her husband, Cloyce Wallis Jr.; daughter, Lisa Griffin and husband, Chuck; granddaughter, Amy Rocha, all of the home; and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and grandparents, Mildred and James Yingling. Smith-Parks Funeral Service, Harrah ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 16, 2014 FLORA McCLELLAN ADA — Services for Flora Mae McClellan, 86, of Ada, are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Norman Stanfield and Gary Jamar will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Mrs. McClellan died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at a local nursing home. She was born Aug. 21, 1927, in Pink to Lydge Allen and Nellie Mandy Comstock. She attended school in El Reno. She married Lonnie McClellan on Aug. 6, 1955. Mrs. McClellan was a homemaker and attended New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie McClellan, of the home; two sons, Terry McClellan and his wife, Rhonda, and Larry McClellan and his wife, Diana, all of Ada; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Carl Gene Allen. Bearers will be Kendall McClellan, Dillon Summers, Randy McDaniel, Archie Faulkner, Anthony Summers and Roy Bateman. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 16, 2014 ***PAID OBITUARY*** LUCIA (Lucy) AGARAND BIXBY — Lucia Evon Agarand, 60, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 28, 2014, in Bixby, Oklahoma. Lucia was born Sep .10, 1953, and was a graduate of Ada High School. She is survived by her sister, Paula Fortune; brother, Ronald Francis Fortune; daughter, Kathryn Kiffin Riddle and her children, Michael and Malachi; and a son and his spouse, William and Nicole Kiffin and their four children, Madison, Orion, Leo and Brook. She was preceded in death by husbands, William Kiffin and Joseph Agarand, and brother, Richard Franklin Fortune. A service will be held to remember her at Ada First Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 11 a.m. =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 18, 2014 SPENCER MARTIN TUPELO — A memorial service for Tupelo resident Spencer Martin, 71, will take place at a later date. Visitation and viewing will be from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Brown’s Funeral Chapel, Coalgate. Mr. Martin died Thursday, May 15, 2014, in Ada. Brown's Funeral Service, Coalgate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 18, 2014 GARY BLANKENSHIP YORKTOWN, Ohio — Gary Paul Blankenship died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at a hospital in Yorktown, Ohio, after an unexpected illness. He was born June 29, 1969, at Valley View Hospital in Ada to Jerry Eugene Stone and Zyonia Gail Blankenship. He married Deloris Ann Walker on June 25, 2005, in New Castle, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Deloris, of Hillsville, Pa.; two stepsons, Alex Walker and Spc. Nicholas Walker and wife, Ashley, both of Killeen, Texas; his mother, Gail Anglin of Ada; his father, Jerry E. Stone of Stratford; two brothers, Chris “Mike” Blankenship and wife, Khrystal, of Ada and Jesse D. Hendrix II of Hillsville, Pa.; his nephew, Colton Blankenship of Ada; his niece, Kaitlin “Katie” Blankenship of Ada; his uncle, Wayne Blankenship of Ada; his aunts, Lavon DeLozier of Wewoka, Patricia DeLozier and husband, Leonard, of Ada, Deborah Love and husband, Melvin, of New Castle, Pa., Wilma Dailey and husband, Ron, of West Middlesex, Pa., Peggy Rinehart and husband, Wesley, of Allen and Brenda Stone of Washington state; a great-aunt, Hazel Sparks of Ardmore; a great-great-aunt, Bonnie Miller of Leigh; and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dewey E. “Gene” Stone, Patricia “Pat” Stone, Roy “Shorty” Blankenship and Charlene Arnold; and his uncle, Cyrus Paul Blankenship. A memorial service will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 23, at the pavilion between Wintersmith Lodge and Kiwanis Park. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 18, 2014 GARY GRANT ADA — Services for Gary Gene Grant, 67, of Ada, are at 10 a.m. Monday at Gateway Church in Ada. The Rev. Jesse Rodgers will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. Mr. Grant died Thursday, May 15, 2014, at his home. He was born Aug. 23, 1946, at Gramby, Missouri, to Roger and Dolly Whitaker Grant. He graduated from Gramby High School. He married Linda Kay Fennell on Nov. 15, 1969, in Fitzhugh. Mr. Grant was employed with Frisco & Burlington Northern Railroad until his retirement. He was a member of Gateway Church and had served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. Survivors include his wife, Linda Grant, of the home; his children, Eric Roger Grant and his wife, Tyrra, Amber Grant and Abby Lynn Thoma and her husband, Matthew, all of Ada; two brothers, Charles Smith and his wife, Henryetta, of Springfield, Missouri, and Larry Grant and his wife, Teresa, of Kansas City, Missouri; two sisters, Marcella Carnes and her husband, Lonnie, of Monett, Missouri, and Debbie Bolin and her husband, Steve, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; and four grandchildren, Owen Grant, Peyton Grant, Liam Grant and Kytelynn Thoma. Bearers will be Michael Wallace, Jamie McCormick, Marshall Fennell Jr., Jalen Jessepe, Alex Thompson and Owen Grant. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 20, 2014 GERALD GOLLIHARE ADA — Graveside services for Gerald Lynn Gollihare, 60, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Allen Cemetery. Mr. Gollihare died Saturday, May 17, 2014, at his home. He was born Feb. 9, 1954, in Hollis to Charles “Charlie” Gollihare and Ella Marie Skidmore Gollihare. He attended Dodson area schools. He married Georgia Good on Nov. 1, 1997. Mr. Gollihare was employed with Pontotoc County District #2. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Gollihare, of the home; his daughters, Karena Shamley and her husband, Rychy, of Oklahoma City, and Prudence Armstrong of Ada; two sisters, Lois Roberts and her husband, Joe, of Ada, and Linda Prock of Shawnee; seven brothers, Dale Gollihare of Broken Arrow, Donald Gollihare of Stratford, Johnny Gollihare of North Platte, Nebraska, Dewayne Gollihare and Eugene Gollihare, both of Hollis, Charles Gollihare of Ada and Leroy Gollihare of Shawnee; three grandchildren, Randy, Rachel and Riker Armstrong; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Richard Gollihare. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 20, 2014 VEHAM 'JR' AIRINGTON LEHIGH — Services for Veham “JR” Airington of Lehigh will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate. Mr. Airington died Friday, May 16, 2014, at Oklahoma City. Brown's Funeral Service, Coalgate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 20, 2014 BILL PARR ADA — Billy E. Parr, 84, of Ada, died Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Ada. Per his request, there will be no fromal services. Mr. Parr was born Jan. 20, 1930, in Skelly Town, Texas, to Willie J. Parr and Ruth Qualls Parr. He spent most of his life in the food industry and was the manager of Foodway Market in Healdton. He owned his own franchise for Priddys Quality Foods in Ardmore. Mr. Parr also worked in the oil fields and was a 32nd-degree Mason. He also served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After returning from the miliatry, Mr. Parr had a part-time job with Wal-Mart that lasted 13 years as a door greeter. Survivors include his wife, Jerry Gayle, of 63 years; two sons, Rickey of the home and Randy and his wife, Tandy, of Ada; four grandchildren, Rolanda Hopkins, Michael Parr, Chrissy Ritter and Zachary Parr; and six great-grandchildren, Kolton Lane Parr, Lauryn, Leandra and Landon Hopkins, Creek and Corbin Ritter. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Kirby and Bobby Parr and one sister, Faye Rene Bailey. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Smith-Phillips Funeral Home. Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 20, 2014 LLOYD ELDON LYNCH DAVIS — Funeral services for Lloyd Eldon Lynch will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Davis, with Thomas Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Davis. Mr. Lynch was born Sept. 6, 1939, in Ada to Loyd and Vesta (Barnes) Lynch. He died Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Norman. He married Joy Morgan on March 15, 1958, in Latta. He grew up in the Jesse and Stonewall area. He attended school in Jesse through the eighth grade and then attended high school in Stonewall, graduating in 1957. Mr. Lynch worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a member of its survey crew and later as an inspector of area flood-control lake dams. His career with the Department of Agriculture began in Ada, then led him to the Davis office and upon its closing, he moved to the Ardmore ASCS office. Once an opening became available at the Sulphur ASCS office, he transferred there and remained until his retirement in 1990. Mr. Lynch was a charter member of the first sportsman's club in Davis. He was awarded Top Lot Trapper by the North American Trappers Association. Survivors include his wife Joy; two sons, Keith Lynch of Davis and Kevin Lynch and wife, Donna, of Sulphur; seven grandchildren, Brittani Bridges and husband, Corey, Blake Lynch, Miciah Lynch, Tyler Lynch, DeJay Arms and husband, Daniel, Dusty Baker and Kady Lynch; seven great-grandchildren, Houston, Emma Lee and Weston Arms, Braylee Lewis, and Haiden, Shiloh and Dre Bridges; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Betty Ann Abbott; and one brother, Warren Lynch. Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com Hale's Funeral Home, Davis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 20, 2014 JAMES 'J.J.' BRAY ADA — Services for James Duane “J.J.” Bray, 68, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Kendall Martin will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Bray died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at a Shawnee hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1945, in Ada to James L. and Geneva Davis Bray. He graduated from high school in Delano, California. He married Karren Reed on March 8, 1966, in Ada. Mr. Bray was a carpenter and also a janitor for the Wrangler plant, retiring after 20 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Karren Bray, of the home; his parents, James and Geneva Bray of Ada; and two grandsons, Brandon Duane Stith of Coalgate and Tyler Rein Stith of Ardmore. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Michelle Bray Stith; his twin brother, Johnny L. Bray; and a niece, Sheila Bray. Bearers will be Doyle Reed, Jeremy Guffey, Marlin Guffey, Bryan Reed, Mitch Jarrett and Lewis Jarrett. Honorary bearers will be Brandon Stith and Tyler Stith. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, May 20, 2014 KENNETH JACKSON ADA — Services for Kenneth Ray Jackson, 80, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Bud Ross will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Jackson died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at an Ada hospital. He was born Nov. 13, 1933, in Ahloso to George Gilbert “Ken” Jackson and Carrie Ellen Simpson Jackson. He attended Glenwood Grade School and graduated from Ada High School. He graduated from East Central University in Ada. He married Betty Jean Cunningham on June 1, 1953. Mr. Jackson served in the U. S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He served 14 months in Korea and was honorably discharged as a corporal. Upon his return to Ada, he worked for Cunningham Furniture Manufacturing Co. After Mr. Cunningham's death, he purchased the business and remained there until ill health forced his retirement. He was in the business for 63 years. Mr. Jackson was a former member of the Kiwanis Club of Ada and a member of the Ada Elks Lodge #1640. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Jackson, of the home; two sons, David Bruce Jackson and Dale Paul Jackson and wife, Sharon, all of Ada; a brother, Terry Dean Jackson of Tyler, Texas; his grandchildren, Christian Dale Jackson and Landon Paul Jackson; and three great-grandchildren, Brogen Cochran, Addisyn Jackson and Beaux Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donald Keith (Buddy) Jackson; and a sister, Norma Lanelle Jackson Ward. Bearers will be David Bruce Jackson, Dale Paul Jackson, Christian Dale Jackson, Landon Paul Jackson, Rory Ward and Randy Ward. Honorary bearers will be Gerald Current and Terry Jackson. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ================================================================================================================ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, May 21, 2014 WILLIAM LEE "Bill" CAPPS JR. KONAWA — Services for William Lee "Bill" Capps Jr., 49, Konawa, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. The Rev. Ed Bray will officiate. Mr. Capps died Monday, May 19, 2014, at a hospital in Oklahoma City. Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa ================================================================================================================ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 22, 2014 L.M. RUSH COALGATE — Services for L. M. Rush, 92, of Coalgate are at 11 a.m. Friday at the Tupelo Church of Christ. Wendell Ingram and Jesse Stephens will officiate. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery near Clarita. Mr. Rush died Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at a Coalgate hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1921, in Burrow Valley to Luther Montruel and Charlotte Estella Wilbanks Rush. He attended school in Clarita. He married Myrtie Grace Burton on Nov. 21, 1946, in Gonzales, Calif. Mr. Rush was a farmer and had been employed as a grader operator and a county road foreman for Coal County, District 3. He was a member of the Tupelo Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Myrtie Grace Rush, of the home; two daughters, Myra Jean Harkins and her husband, Roy, of Winston, Oregon, and Patricia Deen Brimhall and her husband, Raymond, of Dillard, Oregon; a cousin, Charles Hudson and his wife, Janice, of Coalgate; a brother, Edgar “Dub” Rush of Nevada, Missouri; his grandchildren, Zachery Brimhall of Dillard, Oregon, Amie Hunter and husband, Scott, Winston, Oregon, Jaye Harkins and wife, Shelly, Drain, Oregon, and Jamie Harkins, Albany, Oregon; his great-grandchildren, Dillon Harkins, Dustin Arms, Brandon Arms, J. C. Harkins, Killian Bond, Savanna Harkins, Cody Hunter and Gavin Hunter; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, two brothers and a granddaughter, Reannon Brimhall. Bearers will be Johnny Flowers, Randy Bills, Charles Canida, Larry Westbrook, Kenny Ray and Charles Hudson. Honorary bearers will be Winferd Westbrook, Bob Woods, Bob Ingram, Mike Hensley, Chris Lloyd, Ed King, Dale Marshall and Kyle Bailey. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 22, 2014 PANSY WYLIE ADA — Services for Pansy Jewell Wylie, 86, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. David L. Daniel and Joe Dixon will officiate. Burial will follow at Lightning Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Wylie died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at a local hospital. She was born Aug. 1, 1927, in Henryetta to Charley E. and Arvie Zelia Bottoms McKay. She attended Eubanks and Tupelo schools. She married Curtis Lee Wylie on Sept. 23, 1950, in Lovington, N.M., when her daughter, Donna, was 2 years old. He preceded her in death March 17, 2006. Mrs. Wylie was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include three daughters, Donna Gault and her husband, Tom, of Allen, Judy Krebbs and her husband, Steve, of Ada and Nancy House of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Wanda Evelyn Tucker of Ada; one brother, L.L. “Tommy” McKay of Huntington, Texas; three grandchildren, Shelley Kerr, Elizabeth Shurley and Stacy Wylie; and three great-grandchildren, Lani Shurley, Shannon Kerr and Justin Kerr. She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather, William M. Smith; her husband; a son, Curtis L. Wylie Jr.; and a brother, Charlie Junior McKay. Honorary bearers will be Tom Gault, Steve Krebbs, Jim Carter, Marlin McKay and Freddie Bowerman. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 22, 2014 PATRICIA BRAND ADA — Memorial services for Patricia Anne Brand, 53, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Hill Baptist Church. Pastor Larry Pruitt will officiate. Mrs. Brand died Thursday, May 15, 2014, at her home. She was born Aug. 7, 1960, in Sacramento, Calif., to Archie James Page and Anne Yvonne Latham Page. She graduated from school in Tuttle and then received her associate’s degree at Seminole Junior College. Mrs. Brand was a registered nurse at Victory Home Health. Survivors include her mother, Anne Page of Soper; two daughters, Brandi Wolfenbarger and her husband, Adren, of Soper and Lisa Cook and her husband, Darryl, of Okmulgee; two sons, John J. Dance and his fiancée, Amber Pruitt, of Ada and Matthew Dance and his wife, Brittany, of Tulsa; one brother, Billy J. Page and his wife, Gwen, of Soper; one sister, Connie Page-Wasson of Stroud; seven grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Archie Page; father, Billy R. Page; and one brother, Harold Dee Page. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 22, 2014 CHARLES GRANT LOWRANCE SULPHUR — Services for Charles Grant “Bimbo” Lowrance, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Hale’s Memorial Chapel in Sulphur. Mr. Lowrance died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in Oklahoma City. Hale's Funeral Home, Sulphur =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 23, 2014 ALIOMAE WALL MANNSVILLE — Services for Aliomae Weems Wall, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Mannsville Baptist Church in Mannsville. Kevin Russell and Wendell Ingram will officiate the services. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Westlawn Memorial Park, Borger, Texas. Services will be under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. today at Watts Funeral Home, Madill. Ms. Wall was born in Greasy Bend, near Mannsville, on July 6, 1925. She died Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Ms. Wall married James Alfred Wall on March 31, 1946, in Pauls Valley. They moved in 1948 to Borger, Texas, where she worked as a homemaker, then for Jim's Grocery as a cashier and later for Gibson's Discount Store. She and her husband raised their three children, Mary Ruth, Kathy Jane, and James Ray, in Borger and continued to live there a total of 54 years before returning to Mannsville to be closer to Kathy. Ms. Wall was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James; her daughter, Mary Ruth Wall; one grandson, James Trevor Wall; her father and mother, T.D. and Sarah Lou Weems; her two brothers, Ruben Weems and Harra Weems; and her five sisters, Ruth Barnes, Sarah Lou Hillis, Omega Worthy, Sadie McDonald and Betty Oglesby. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Wendell Ingram of Coalgate; her son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Denise Wall of Katy, Texas; grandchildren Angela Ingram of Springfield, Missouri, Tiffany Landry and husband, Beau, of Tuttle, Daniel Ingram and wife, Shanelle, of Altus, Lauren Blake and husband, Garrett, of Houston, Texas, and Chandler Wall of Waco, Texas; great-grandchildren Levi and Keegan Ingram of Altus and Cianna and Zane Landry of Tuttle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bearers are Charles Gray, Marc Oglesby, Daniel Ingram, Beau Landry, Chandler Wall and Garrett Blake. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com. Watts Funeral Home, Madill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 23, 2014 JASON WILLIAMSON MUSTANG — Services for Jason Williamson, 36, will be at 2 p.m. today at Clear Creek Free Will Baptist Church in Mustang, with the Rev. Don Williamson presiding. Burial will be in Heritage Park under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Wetumka, in conjunction with McNeil Funeral Home of Mustang. Mr. Williamson was born June 7, 1977, in Ada to William “Bill” Dwight Williamson and Peggy Zelllner Williamson. He died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at OU Medical Center. Mr. Williamson was raised in Ada, attended the Ada school system and graduated from Ada High School in 1996. He worked various jobs in and around Ada before meeting Nina Christine Synco. They were married Oct. 10, 2010, and first made their home in Norman. He began working for CSL Plasma, where he received training as a phlebotomist. Following five years of service there, he began working at the Oklahoma Blood Institute, where he had been for the past year and a half. He and Nina bought their first home and relocated to Mustang in October 2013. His son, Judah Heath, was born Dec. 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Woody and Pinky Williamson; his maternal grandfather, Floyd Zellner; and an uncle, Mike Zellner. Survivors include his wife, Nina, and son, Judah Heath, of the home in Mustang; his father, Bill Williamson and wife, Judy, of Big Spring, Texas; his mother, Peggy Burris and husband, Frank, of Davis, Calif.; a sister, Amber Stiles and fiancée, Michael Beauchamp, Brampton, Ontario; his grandmother, Juanita Zellner, Pauls Valley; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Bearers will be Brandon Holland, James Danielson, Zach Synco, Andrew Staker, Kyle Roetker and Bill McRaven. Williamson Funeral Home, Wetumka, and McNeil Funeral Home, Mustang ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 23, 2014 CHARLES BRUCE WRIGHT ADA — Services for Charles Bruce Wright, 67, of Ada are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Southwest Church of Christ. Floyd Kaiser and Scott Young will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Wright died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born March 3, 1947, in Shawnee to Charles E. and Virginia Perry Wright. He attended Shawnee, grade school. He and his family moved to this area in 1961 from Shawnee and he graduated from Ada High School. He attended East Central University for two years. He married Patricia Ann Parker on July 2, 1971, in Ada. Mr. Wright had been employed with B & M Auto Parts Company, a family-owned business called Perry and McGee Furniture and Dunn's Fish Farm. He was a member of Southwest Church of Christ in Ada. Mr. Wright served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and retired from the National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Wright, of the home; a son, Edward B. Wright and his wife, Jaime, of Bethany; two grandsons, Zackary James Wright and Seth Charles Wright, both of Bethany; his step-mother, Bonnie Jack-Wright of Shawnee; his uncles, Robert Perry and wife, Ann, of Shawnee, Royce Perry of Oklahoma City, Paul Roach of Edmond; and Orl Wright and wife, Bonnie, of Broken Arrow; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Bearers will be Patrick Parker, Solomon Gantt, Phillip Lawrence, David Dunn, Rodney Brown and Henry Hoover. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 23, 2014 BARBARA PATTON ADA — Services for Barbara Patton, 76, of Ada are pending with Smith Phillips Funeral Home. Ms. Patton died Thursday, May 22, 2014. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 23, 2014 GLADYS COFFEE COALGATE — Services for Coal County resident Gladys Marie (Ogle) Coffee, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Coalgate Church of Christ. Ms. Coffee died Wednesday, May 21, 2014, in Coalgate. Brown’s Funeral Service, Coalgate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 23, 2014 SHERRI COX CHICKASHA — A graveside service for Chickasha resident Sherri Lynn Cox, 58, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Maysville Cemetery, Maysville. Mrs. Cox died Tuesday, May 21, 2014, in Chickasha. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.winansfuneralhome.com. Winans Funeral Home, Maysville ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 23, 2014 ERMA WATSON CHEROKEE — Graveside services for Erma “Red” Brown Watson, 58, of Cherokee are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Ms. Watson died Friday, May 16, 2014, at a nursing home in Cherokee. She was born Oct. 8, 1955, in Ada to Deacon Eddie Lee Brown Sr. and Lorene Bruner Brown. She graduated from Byng High School in 1973. She received a degree in culinary arts from Oklahoma State Technical School in Okmulgee. She married Benjamin Stanley Watson on June 9, 1992. He preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 2012. Mrs. Watson was a cook and worked at several restaurants, including the Village Inn and JD's. She worked in the dietary department at Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Jessica Ann Watson of Norman; her brothers and sisters, Jerry Harrison and wife, Jackie, of Omaha, Nebraska, Jerry Brown of Oklahoma City, Betty J. Riddle of Hartshorne, Wanda Brown of Ada, Marilynn Pierce and husband, Leon Sr., Kathaleen Bitson and husband, Mike, of Tulsa, Howard Brown and wife, Anita, of Norman, Denise Brown, David Brown and wife, Peggy, of Ada, Oliver Brown of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Deacon Eddie Brown Jr. and wife, Shelly, of Ada; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Angus Cochran; her grandmother, Ora Cochran Bruner; her husband, Benjamin Watson; her parents, Deacon Eddie Sr. and Lorene Brown; and a brother, Bishop Tommy D. Riddle, Sr. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 25, 2014 DR. TROY LESTER ADA — Services for Dr. Troy Lee Lester, 88, of Ada, are at 10 a.m. Wednesdsay at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; the Rev. Harold Ware will officiate. Burial will follow at the Holdenville Cemetery. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Dr. Lester died Friday, May 23, 2014, at his home. He was born Oct. 25, 1926, in Wetumka to Carl and Roie Grimes Lester. He graduated from Calvin High School in 1944, where he was the president and valedictorian of his senior class. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II as an Aviation Ordinance Man. He married Bernice Earley on October 17, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 19, 2013. He was awarded his Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee in 1951. Dr. Lester practiced Optometry in Holdenville and Ada for a total of 48 years. He was a member of the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, where he served one term on the Board of Directors. He was also a member of the American Optometric Association, the Ada Rotary Club and the Gideon's International. He served on the Ada City Council in 1960, and he was a longtime member of the Ada First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Maguire and her husband Roger of Fairfield, Illinois, and Janet Barrick and her husband Ben of Ada; one son, David Lester of Atlanta, Georgia; six grandchildren, Brent Maguire, Michelle Ziegler, Jennifer Hawkins, Brad Barrick, Joy Barrick and Joel Barrick; 16 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two brothers. Bearers will be Brent Maguire, Brad Barrick, Joel Barrick, Geoff Moon, Zac Hawkins and Alex Ziegler. Memorials to the American Heart Association, Oklahoma Affiliate, Inc., 5700 N. Portland, Ste. 203, Oklahoma City, OK 73112; the Gideon Memorial Bible Chairman, P. O. Box 1821, Ada, OK 74821; or the Falls Creek Building Fund, 521 S. Broadway, Ada, OK 74820. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, May 25, 2014 KATHRYN STRATTON VAN BUREN, Arkansas — Kathryn L. Stratton, 72, of Van Buren, Arkansas, died Friday, May 23, 2014, in her home. She was born in Ada to Prentis and Inez West. She was a school teacher for Mansfield Elementary in Mansfield, Arkansas. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her daughter Stacia Wehunt and her husband, Gary, of Van Buren, Arkansas; a son, Brent Stratton and his wife, Holly, of Destrehan, Louisiana; a granddaughter, Kaitlyn Hines of Fort Smith, Arkansas; four grandsons, Kyle Hines and Kade Wehunt, both of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Philip and Thomas Stratton, both of Destrehan, Louisiana; and one brother, Stephen West and his wife, JoAnn, of Ada. Online tributes may be made at www.ockerfuneralhome.com Cremation is under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Arkansas. ================================================================================================================ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, May 28, 2014 CLARA B. WHITE ADA — Services for Clara Belle White, 91, Ada, are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Floyd Kaiser officiated. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. White died Friday, May 23, 2014, at an Ada retirement center. She was born Oct. 30, 1922, to Frank and Addie Belle Grove Childers at Shawnee. She attended school at Vamoosa and graduated from Sasakwa High School. She moved to the Ada area in 1949 from Texas. She was secretary at Glenwood School for 10 years and retired as secretary of Southwest Church of Christ in 1989. She was a long time member of Southwest Church of Christ. She and Frank White were married Dec. 6, 1946, at Konawa. He died Feb. 23, 2009, at Ada. Survivors include her son Jerry White and his wife Carol of Norman; two daughters, Janice Brand and her fiance' Danny Chiles of Ada, and Patti Grissom of Ada; five grandchildren, David White and wife Elizabeth of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Patrick White of Richmond, Virginia, Bobby Lynch of Edmond, and Kent Ellis of Elk City, and Kimberly White of Ft. Collins, Colorado; five great-grandchildren, Emilie and Madeleine Whitewolf of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Ayden Lynch of Davis, Braylon and Clara Elizabeth “Ellie” Ellis of Carlsbad, New Mexico; one brother, Roy Childers and wife Lorraine of Ada; and a sister-in-law, Marie Childers of Konawa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Floyd Childers and John Childers; two sisters, Mabel Flesher and Dorothy Miller; and a son-in-law, Rickie Grissom. Honorary bearers are her grandchildren and their spouses. Bearers are Butch Platt, Bobby Johns, Elmer Gerth, Alvin Jamar, Glendel Hatton and Carl Low. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, May 28, 2014 J.L. McGINNIS KONAWA — Graveside services for J.L. McGinnis, 81, formerly of Konawa, will be 2 p.m Thursday at Vamoosa Cemetery. Mr. McGinnis died Sunday, May 25, 2014, at his home in Council Hill. Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, May 28, 2014 PAMELA ROCHOVITZ KONAWA — Services for Pamela Sue Rochovitz, 54, of Ada, are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tony Folger will officiate. Mrs. Rochovitz died Sunday, May 25, 2014, at a local hospital. She was born Nov. 29, 1959, in Shenandoah, Iowa, to Amos Willard “Jeff” and Judy Ann Eckels Chandler. She married Michael Leigh Rochovitz July 23, 1976, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mrs. Rochovitz was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Mike “Rock” Rochovitz, of the home; a daughter, Melody Hagar and her husband, Mark, of Ada; a son, Nathan Rochovitz of Ada; her parents, Amos “Jeff”and Judy Chandler of Ada; two brothers, Frederick Chandler and his wife, Debi, of Cherry Valley, California, and Mitchell Ray Chandler and his wife, Kathleen, of Redlands, California; and three grandchildren, Rena Reneé Rochovitz, Ayden Rochovitz and Dillon Rochovitz. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, May 28, 2014 PAULINE BURKHEAD MOORE — A memorial service for Pauline Burkhead, 93, of Norman, will be 10 a.m. Friday at John M. Ireland and Son Funeral Home and Chapel in Moore. She died May 23, 2014. Ms. Burkhead was born March 1, 1921, and was raised in the Lightening Ridge community near Stratford. She worked in the restaurant industry as a manager before marrying Chester D. Burkhead and moving to Illinois. The couple moved back to Oklahoma in 1978 and settled in Center. In 1991, she moved to Norman. Survivors include her son, Chester Burkhead and wife, Lulu, of Norman; son-in-law, Carl Smercheck, of Kansas; granddaughter, Samantha Burkhead of Norman, grandson, Cleat Smercheck of Indiana; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Donald Burkhead; daughter, Connie Smercheck; sisters, Vera and Opal; brothers, Walter “Tay,” Bill, Earl, Jake and Jacki. John M. Ireland and Son Funeral Home and Chapel, Moore ================================================= The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 29, 2014 KAREN LEE (Cross) WARNER KONAWA — A memorial service for Oklahoma City resident Karen Lee (Cross) Warner, a former resident of Maud, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. The Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate. A register book is available for signing at the funeral home. Ms. Warner, 37, died Saturday, May 24, 2014, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, May 29, 2014 JOE DAVID TATUM ADA — Services for Joe David Tatum, 48, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Randy Golden will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakman Cemetery. Mr. Tatum died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at his home. He was born Aug. 18, 1965, in Ada to Joe William and Katheryn Jones Tatum. He attended school at Stonewall. He married Andrea Nichols on July 6, 1998. He worked for Hoppe Construction and Jennings Stone as a heavy-machine operator. He was affiliated with High Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Andrea of the home; one son, Marcus Tatum of Ada; two daughters, JoAnna Tatum and her husband, Jackie Lyda, of Ada, and Ashley Tatum and husband, David Jeffers, of Ada; his mother and stepfather, Katheryn and Rocky Anderson; father, Joe Tatum of Ada; his grandmother, Juanita Jones of Ada; three brothers, Robert Tatum, Jammey Joe Tatum and Ronald Lee McCullar; one sister, Angie Wainscott of Stonewall; one stepbrother, Jeffrey Leonard of Ada; two stepsisters, Jackie Adams of Sasakwa and Juanita Kennedy of Sherman, Texas; and eight grandchildren, Marcus Tatum Jr., Bobby Tatum, Matthew Muck, Malakahi Yarbrough, Jaylynn Jeffers, Joe Jeffers, Karson Jeffers and Logan Jeffers. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Doil Jones and A. W. and Joann Tatum; a brother, Bobby Gene Tatum; and a granddaughter, McKayla Tatum. Bearers will be Robert Tatum, Jackie Lyda, David Jeffers, James Nichols, Roy Scott and Roger McClendon. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =============================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 30. 2014 ALYCE L. SCOTSON ADA — Memorial services for Alyce L. Scotson, 92, a former resident of Ada, will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Ms. Scotson died May 23, 2014, at Baptist Village in Oklahoma City. She was born July 20, 1921, in Burkburnett, Texas, to Herbert Scott and Gladys Biggs Scott. She moved to Oklahoma at a young age, graduated from Ada High School, received her nurse training in Ada and worked at Valley View Regional Hospital, the Sugg Clinic and then the Wilburn Clinic. She was married to Frank Palmore and to this union were born two children, Sandy and Tom. She later married Charles Robert Scotson and to this union was born a son, Carl Robert Scotson. Survivors include four grandchildren, Diane Hodge, Mike Powers and Tiffany Larsen; four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Carl Robert; her daughter, Sandy Powers; and a grandson, Greg Powers. Smith & Kernke, Oklahoma City ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 30, 2014 JERRY CANIDA TUPELO — Graveside services for Jerry Canida, 74, of Tupelo are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Bob Graham will officiate. The Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. Mr. Canida died Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at a Coalgate hospital. He was born Jan. 16, 1940, in Tupelo to John Earl and Albirdie Bryant Canida. He graduated from Tupelo High School. He married Wanda Sue Stacy. He later married Carylon Billey on June 11, 2004. Mr. Canida served in the U. S. Army from 1957 until retiring in 1977. Later, he managed the Stonewall Feed Store. Mr. Canida was a member of the Tupelo First Baptist Church, the D.A. V. and the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Carylon Canida; three daughters, Tina Bryant and husband, Ralph, of Sterling, Amanda Pendleton of Tupelo and Melesa Parker of Tupelo; a brother, Terry Canida and his wife, Leda, of Coalgate; and his grandchildren, Natalie, Malayna, Kathleen, Aleah and Blaine Bryant, Blake and Madalyn Pendleton, and Kristyn and Kolton Parker; several step-children; and step-grandchildren. Bearers will be Kenny Pearce, Phillip Henry, Terry Young, Blaine Bryant, Kolton Parker and Blake Pendleton. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorials to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, PO Box 274, Tupelo, OK 74572 for cemetery upkeep. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 30, 2014 CHARLES WADE McCLURE ADA — Services for Charles Wade McClure, 64, of Ada are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Linda Snelling will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. McClure died Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1950, in San Diego, California, to C. W. and Opal Mae Walker McClure. He and his family moved to the Ada, Byng and Latta areas, where he graduated from Byng High School. He attended technical school before joining the U.S. Army. He served for four years on assignments in Missouri and Alaska. He married Sandi Vails on April 1, 1983, in Durant. One of Mr. McClure’s first jobs was working for Vogt Sheet Metal in Ada. He later was employed with the Oklahoma State Highway Department. In 2004, he retired from the highway department as office manager, Division 3, after 33 years of service. Mr. McClure was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Sandi McClure, of the home; a son, Chad Staubus and his wife, Wendy; his daughter, Stephanie Fidler; his grandchildren, Brody Staubus, Cody Staubus, and Zachary Fidler and wife, Kirsten; a great-grandson, Quaid Fidler; his sisters, Mary Dickson and husband, David, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Leath Pitta and her husband, John, of Salinas, California; three children from a previous marriage, Christopher, Megan and Joseph McClure; and many friends and extended family. Bearers will be Ragan Knickmeyer, Brandon Morgan, Dale Stringer, Joe Williams, Zac Fidler and Chad Staubus. Honorary bearers will be his brothers-in-law, David Dickson, John Pitta, Gene Brumfield and Jack Sullivan, and Jesse Fullingim, Phil Rhynes, Glen Gouge, Gary Haney, Tom Haney, Clint Sturdevant and Samps McCowan. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, May 30, 2014 **PAID OBITUARY** ELLA R. LONG (Sissy) November 3, 1934 – April 7, 2014 Resident of Livermore Passed away at the age of 79 years. She was affectionately known as “Sissy” by her family and close friends. She will be remembered for her laughter, style, impeccable sewing skills, her gift for gab, and her love of basketball. Ella will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, and fondly remembered in our hearts and memories. Born in Jesse, Oklahoma, she was one of seven children of Rayford and Katie May. She is survived by her daughters Mary Coulson and her husband; Robert, Debra Matchette and her husband; Raymond; her grandchildren Jonathan and Sarah Coulson, Yvette and Tony Matchette; her great-grandchildren Anthony, Ajah, Sydney, and Annamarie Matchette; her sisters Valine Miller and Delcie Miller; her brother Freddie May; her sister-in-laws Sharon Long and Marilyn Cate; and numerous other family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil Long; her son, Alan James; her sisters Leona Miller and Lacrecia Loyer; and her brother Pete May. Ella attended Stonewall High School, where she played the point guard position for the Stonewall Longhorns girls basketball team. This is where she was given the name “Shorty May” by her teammates. After high school, Ella moved to California with her sister where she established herself and worked for many years as an office manager for insurance agencies before retiring. Ella was an avid and skilled seamstress and loved to read. Her passions included visiting family throughout the country. She also loved to spend many hours on the phone, chatting to family and friends. Ella loved traveling the world with her husband, Phil, and spending time at “the cabin” in the gold country. A Celebration of Ella’s Life will be held on May 31st from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Historical St. Raymond’s Church and Old School House, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA., Open for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ella’s name at the Alzheimer’s Association. Callaghan Mortuary & Livermore Crematory, Livermore, Calif. ==============================================================================================================