This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Folsom, Auld, Fisher, Bland, McPherson, Thomas, Creel Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1765 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Rudolph Stanton Folsom were Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Greenville Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Higle, pastor of Marietta's First Baptist Church, officiating. Mr. Folsom was born February 7, 1907, in Dixie, Indian Territory, the son of Peter Ward and Diddie Auld Folsom. He died October 9, 1992, at the Love County Health Center, Marietta, at the age of 85. A resident of Love County most of his life, Mr. Folsom was a former State Representative, a retired school teacher and superintendent. He taught in a a number of schools in the area, including Leon, Burneyville, Greenville, and Plainview and in some schools that are no longer in existence. Mr. Folsom was a member of the Love County Retired Teachers Association, National Educators Association, and the Oklahoma Educators Association. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Folsom of the home at Greenville; three sons, Charles T. Folsom of San Benito, Texas, Terry W. Folsom of Ardmore, and Jim W. Folsom of Marietta; three daughters, Mona C. Bland of Terrell, Texas, Peggy McPherson of Grapevine, Texas, and Beverly Thomas of Lewisville, Texas; a sister, Ethel Creel of Quitman, Texas; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Folsom was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Fisher Folsom, on November 8, 1961. Services were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 16, 1992, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor, Wesson, Golson, Cox, Gandy, Fugua Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1764 Message Board Post: Services for Clyde Allen Taylor, 75, of Falconhead were conducted Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Falconhead Christian Fellowship Chapel with Rev. Roger Willard officiating. Graveside services with full military honors followed at 2:30 p.m. in the Ft. Sill Cemetery, Lawton. Mr. Taylor was born November 30, 1916, in Goldthwaite, Texas, and died October 13, 1992, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta. He was the son of Joseph O. and Julia Wesson Taylor. A resident of Falconhead since 1981, Mr. Taylor moved there from Lawton. He retired from the U.S. Army after 23 years of service, in which he served in Italy during World War II where he received the Purple Heart for wounds received. He retired as a Captain then worked for 12 years as an instructor in Communications and Electronics for the Signal Corps. He married Polly Golson August 25, 1938, in Anson, Texas. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Falconhead Christian Fellowship Church, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and the Retired Officers Association. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Polly Taylor of the home at Falconhead; a son, Gene Taylor of McGregor, Texas; two brothers, Curtis Taylor of Clyde, Texas, and Joe Taylor of Gustine, Texas; three sisters, Virgie Cox of Stamford, Texas, Arlie Gandy of Bethany, and Lucille Gugua of Conroe, Texas; and five grandchildren. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by a son, David Taylor, who died in January 1966 while serving in Vietnam; and a brother. Services were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Duggan Barnes, Tom Stevens, Wayne Smith, V.T. Trachta, Bill Brannan, Dan Sheehan, and Lloyd Hawthorne. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 16, 1992, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fowler, Beard, Moore, Ewell, Mathews Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1763 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Gail Beard Fowler, 49, of Fort Worth, Texas, will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday in Lakeview Cemetery. Services in Fort Worth for Mrs. Fowler will be conducted in the Chapel of Biggers Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Born March 5, 1943, in Marietta, Mrs. Fowler died October 14, 1992, at her home in Fort Worth after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Albert and Exona Moore. Mrs. Fowler was a retired employee of General Dynamics. Survivors include her husband, Don Fowler of the home in Fort Worth; a daughter, Kelly Beard of Fort Worth; two sons and daughter-in-law, Tony Beard and Todd and Avis Fowler of Fort Worth; an aunt, Helen Porter Ewell, also of Fort Worth; and two grandchildren. Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Kent Mathews. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 16, 1992, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roberson, Keller, Curtis, Byrd Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1762 Message Board Post: Services for Superia Roberson, 82, of Durant were Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Eastman Baptist Church. Born October 18, 1909, at Eastman, Mrs. Roberson died October 10, 1992, at the Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma, Durant. She married Dave Roberson on April 4, 1942, in Ardmore. A resident of Bryan County for 42 years, Mrs. Roberson was a homemaker, a nurse, and operated an apartment house in Durant for college students for many years. She was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Keller David Roberson of Van Buren, Missouri; a daughter, Pat Curtis of Hugo; a step-son, Berman Roberson of Ada; a brother, Rhul Keller of Eastman; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Roberson was preceded in death by her husband on April 23, 1984; and a son, Billy Sam Byrd. Interment was in the Eastman Cemetery under the direction of the Murray Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 16, 1992, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Montgomery, Wilson, Overstreet, Bloomer, Reddout, Langford, McGiboney, Yeager, Hicks Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1761 Message Board Post: Obituary: Melvin C. Montgomery Services for Melvin C. Montgomery were conducted Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Marietta's First Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. Tommy Higle, officiating. Mr. Montgomery was born September 21, 1917, at Enville, the son of J.E. and Inez Wilson Montgomery, and died September 3, 1990, in the Memorial Hospital of Southern Oklahoma, Ardmore. A resident of Love County most of his life, he married the former Hazel Overstreet March 3, 1946, in Marietta. They owned and operated the Montgomery Grocery Store at Abner from 1955 until 1975. He later worked for the Oklahoma State Highway Department and Love County District 3. A World War II veteran, Mr. Montgomery served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines and in Australia and received the American Pacific Service Ribbon and five Bronze Service Stars, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Distinguished Unit Badge. Mr. Montgomery was a Deacon at the First Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel Montgomery of the home in Marietta; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gary and Linda Bloomer of Seminole and Terry and Martha Reddout of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Clarence Montgomery of Eastman and Calvin Montgomery of Marietta; a sister, Margie Langford of Ardmore; a sister-in-law, Elsie Montgomery of Eastman; a brother-in-law, Jim McGiboney of Flower Mound, Texas; six grandchildren, Randy Bloomer, Connie Yeager, Gary Keith Hicks, Lance Bloomer, Charles Reddout, and Chris Reddout; and three great-grandchildren, Tara Yeager, Cody Yeager, and Kristin Hicks. Mr. Montgomery was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bill Montgomery and an infant brother; and a sister, Judy McGiboney. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery was under the direction of the Anderson Kennedy Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were nephews. Honorary pallbearers included Fletcher Coble, Gordon Godfrey, Carl Ellis, Bob Corn, and Deacons of the First Baptist Church. Source: Marietta Monitor, September 7, 1990 This is my Dad.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smithwick, Overstreet, Owens, Rogers, Pollock Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1760 Message Board Post: Marietta - Services for Edward J. Smithwick will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 1981, in the First Baptist Church here. Rev. Bob Atterberry will officiate with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Born Feb. 14, 1922, in Doerun, Ga., Smithwick died Feb. 24 at his home in Marietta. Married to Marie Overstreet June 5, 1943, in Marietta, he was a carpenter and had been employed by Marietta Sportswear for the past seven years. During WWII he served with the Army in the Philippines, France and Germany, and he was a member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by three sons, Charles, Richard and Joe Don. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, James, Marietta; two brothers, A.R., Albany, Ga., Charlie, Webster, Fla.; three sisters, Catherine Owens, Pelham, Ga., Lola Rogers, Sunnyside, N.Y., Josie Pollock, Bainbridge, Ga.,; and two grandchildren. Bearers will be Alfred Norris, George Heller, Bob Sharp, Roy Porter, Elvin Jackson and Jack Teafatiller. Goodrich-Anderson Funeral Home will direct services.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xYB.2ACE/1759 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on: William Thomas Anglin born: February 18, 1847 in Tennessee died: December 21, 1930 Thomas B. Anglin born: 1798 married: Edith Culver Any information is appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burkhart, Porter, Hammer, Mills, McPherson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1758 Message Board Post: Services for Samuel Worley Burkhart of Gainesville, Texas, were at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the First Christian Church, Gainesville, with Rev. Ken Cole, minister, officiating. Mr. Burkhart was born December 7, 1924, at Gainesville and died May 21, 1999, in the Texoma Medical Center. He was the son of Howard and Ruth Porter Burkhart. A retired Dallas Police Officer, Mr. Burkhart was also a retired cattle rancher and a veteran of the 8th Air Force. Mr. Burkhart and the former Viva Jo Hammer were married November 12, 1948, in Temple, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Viva Jo Burkhart of Gainesville; a son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Kitty Burkhart of Thackerville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lana and Bill Mills of Dallas, Texas, and Margaret and Bill McPherson of Gainesville; a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Darlene Burkhart of Gainesville; a sister, Patricia Burkhart of Thackerville; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives. Mr. Burkhart was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ruth Burkhart; and a brother, Afton Elwood Burkhart. Clement-Keel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements with interment in Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville. Serving as pallbearers were Mike Burkhart, Greg Burkhart, Steve Burkhart, Tommy Burkhart, Jeff Burkhart and Patrick Rosenberg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dallas Police Association, 2108 Jackson Street, Dallas, TX 75201. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, May 28, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hollandsworth, Rhoades Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1757 Message Board Post: Services for Andrew Blake Hollandsworth, 12, of Callisburg, Texas, were at 10:00 a.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Texas. Officiating were Elder Marion Roberts and Pastor Novice Northington. Andrew was born May 14, 1987, in Sherman, Texas, the son of Karl and Pam Rhoades Hollandsworth, and died May 21, 1999, at his residence. He loved farm tractors, fishing, riding and loving life to its fullest with his family and friends. Andrew was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his parents, Karl and Pam Hollandsworth of Callisburg; two brothers, Travis and Eli Hollandsworth of Callisburg; grandparents, J.M. and Wanda Hollandsworth and Pat Rhoades of Callisburg and the late Lee Rhoades; great-grandparents, Opal Rhoades of Burneyville and James and Janie Hollandsworth of Callisburg; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Andrew was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lee Rhoades. Interment was in the Nelson Grove Cemetery directed by Clement-Keel Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Dave Busch, Cavin King, Dee Westbrook, Darren Baucum, Brad Crowsey and Sam Wolfe. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation of North Texas, 5005 L.B.J. Freeway Suite #333, Dallas, Texas 75244. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, May 28, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hallum, Perkins, Lowe, Robertson, Black, Schwarz, May, Doggett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1756 Message Board Post: Services for Clayton Hallum of Rubottom were Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Rubottom Baptist Church. Officiating were Rev. Mike Williams and Rev. Terry Tolbert. Born March 29, 1926, at Jimtown, Mr. Hallum died May 23, 1999, at Rubottom at the age of 73. He was the son of Artis Jefferson and Ida Perkins Hallum. A resident of Love County all of his life, Mr. Hallum married the former Mary Lou Lowe on January 12, 1957, at Rubottom. He was a farmer and rancher. Mr. Hallum was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. A member of the Rubottom Baptist Church, he served as a deacon and the Adult Men's Sunday School Class teacher for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Hallum of the home at Rubottom; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Hallum and Greg and Vikki Hallum of Rubottom; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Rob Robertson of Falconhead; a brother and sister-in-law, Rayford and June Hallum of Enville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jessie and David Black of Burneyville and Linda Sue and Bob Schwarz of Broken Arrow; and five grand-children, Dillon May, Breeanna Hallum, Steven Doggett, Bret Robertson and Russell Robertson. Mr. Hallum was preceded in death by a brother, David Hallum. Interment in the Rubottom Cemetery was directed by Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Lawrence Black, Clancy Hallum, Owen Lowe, Dewayne Black, Lee Hallum and Leland Lowe. Honorary bearers were the Rubottom Baptist Church Adult Men's Sunday School Class and Deacons of Rubottom Baptist Church. The family requests that memorials be made to the Rubottom Baptist Church Building Fund. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, May 28, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Young, Culwell, Matthews, Davis, Elliott Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1755 Message Board Post: Services for Hazel A. Culwell Young, 86, of Marietta were Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev. David Colaw. Mrs. Young was born January 21, 1913, at Spiro, the daughter of Jesse L. and Mamie Leona Davis Matthews, and died May 19, 1999, in Mercy Health Love County, Marietta. A resident of Love County most of her life, Mrs. Young was a homemaker and participated in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Eastside Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Don Culwell and Edard Culwell of Marietta, and Gus Culwell of Schertz, Texas; a daughter, Barbara Elliott of Marietta; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her first husband, James A. Culwell on January 4, 1951; her second husband, Harold Young in 1968; a son, James A. "Butch" Culwell, Jr. on November 12, 1990; a daughter, Cathy Lee Culwell in 1963; a brother, Clarence Earl Matthews in 1967; and a grandson, Randy Culwell on January 12, 1982. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery with Charles Treadwell, James A. Culwell III, Greg Culwell, B.J. Culwell, Darryl Hickman and Scotty McBride serving as pallbearers. Services were directed by Kennedy Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, May 28, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Claxton, Roche, Brewer, Wood, Short, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1754 Message Board Post: Services for Mary C. Claxton, 76, were Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church with Dr. Alton Fannin officiating. The daughter of the late William and Floy Brewer Roche, she was born January 8, 1923, at Ringling and died May 19, 1999, in an Ardmore hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Claxton was reared in the Ringling area and attended Cornish and Center Point School. She moved to Marietta where she raised her family and worked for many years as a waitress. She was a charter member of the Eastside Baptist Church and a member of the Women of the Moose. Mrs. Claxton moved to Ardmore in 1989 and had lived at Ardmore Village. She enjoyed dancing and lived life to the fullest. Mrs. Claxton was a member of the First Baptist Church, Ardmore. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Claxton of Chickasha; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jim Wood of Ardmore; a granddaughter, Lonetta Short of Gene Autry; two grandsons, Shannon Claxton and Scott Wood, both of Ardmore; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Claxton was preceded in death by a daughter, Dixie. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery directed by Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, May 28, 1999, page 4. The obituary included a photograph of Mrs. Claxton. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wester, Shankles, Megginson, Bonds, Cooke Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1753 Message Board Post: Services for Angie B. Wester of Oklahoma City were Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Carol Norton of Sherman, Texas, officiating. Mrs. Wester was born August 1, 1898, in Mississippi, the daughter of James W. and Mattie Megginson Shankles. She died May 25, 1999, at the Baptist Retirement Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 100. Mrs. Wester moved to Burneyville, Indian Territory, with her family as a young child and had lived in Marietta until 1946. She then lived in Ardmore until 1979 before moving to Oklahoma City. She and Orren Wester were married May 14, 1916. During the years that Mr. Wester was Sheriff of Love County, 1934 through 1946, Mrs. Wester prepared the meals for the inmates and made the jail a showplace, growing beautiful flowers for all to enjoy. She was a homemaker and a member of the Highland Hills Baptist Church of Oklahoma City. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Truman and Edna Wester of Denison, Texas; a daughter, Sondra Bonds, also of Denison; a sister, Zula Cooke of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wester was preceded in death by her husband in 1958; a son, Jim Edd Wester in 1938; four sisters and a brother. Services were directed by Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, May 28, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/379.382.1.1 Message Board Post: Ok, but it may take me a bit to look-up. I'll try your posted addy. Also, Kathryn computer has been down. The storms in her area did her no favors. She may not see your posting.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1752 Message Board Post: In the 1910 Census from Carter County Oklahoma it shows Henry Clay Russell (my great grandfather) age 52 and Otta Ann Pipes age 41, they had four sons William age 14, Dewey Age 11, Homer Age 8, and Armine Clay Age 1 (my grandfather). It shows that Henry Clay Russell owned a Blacksmith shop. In the 1880 Census from Stevens County, Tx it shows Abna Pipes Age 50, Sarah J. Age 36 and Etta A. Pipes (my greatgrandmother) Age 11 Mr. Kenneth Hayes (my dad's step-father) was born April 27, 1918, in Colleyville, Texas, the son of John Gilbert and Allie Young Owens, and died February 6, 1995, in Yuma, Arizona. He was a retired manager of Braden Machinery of Wellton, Arizona, for 20 years and of Empire Machinery Company for four years. Mr. Hayes was the past treasurer of the Boy Scouts of Yuma, past member of the Marietta IOOF Lodge, past exalted ruler of Elks Lodge #1906 of Ardmore, past member of Wellton, Arizona Kiwanis Club and past president of Antelope-Wellton Rotary Club. He was also a member of the follow Philatelic Organizations: American Philatelic Society, Rotary on Stamps and American Society for Philatelic Pages and Panels. He is survived by three sons, Armine Clay Russell Jr. of Clinton, Stewart Hayes of Wright City and Larry Hayes of Yuma; a daughter, Kenna Redmon of Ephrata, Washington; a brother, Gil Owens of Beaumont, Texas; a sister, Dana Owens of Eldorado, Texas; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Marie Wicker Russell Hayes (my grandmother), on June 9, 1979. WICKER, WALTER 19 WILKINS, MAUD 17 Married on 2 JUN 1901 MARIETTA (Daughter Billie Marie) Armine Clay Russell Jr. (my dad) Born January 26, 1934, at Gainesville, Texas, Mr. Russell died April 7, 1999, at Hillcrest Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was the son of Armine Clay Russell Sr. and Billie Marie Wicker Russell. Mr. Russell had lived in Bethany since February 1998. He served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army and was employed by Bell Oil and Gas Refinery for 15 years. He attended the First United Methodist Church while a resident of the Marietta area. He is survived by two sons, Kelly Clay Russell of Moore and Kenneth Aaron Russell of Oklahoma City; a daughter, Cheryl Lynn Russell of Hinton; two brothers, Stewart Hayes of Wright City and Larry Hayes of Yuma, Arizona; two sisters, Kenna Kay Redmon of Ephrata, Washington, and Linda Henry of Riverside, California; and three grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1701.1 Message Board Post: This was my father Armine Clay Russell Jr.'s step-father

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hicks, Hallum, Bowlin, Aaron, Spelee, Powell, Jones, McEntire, Reed Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1751 Message Board Post: Services for Jessie Hicks were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Officiating were Rev. C.E. Means and Rev. W.Z. DeMent. Mrs. Hicks was born April 5, 1908, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, the daughter of William F. and Rose Anna Bowlin Hallum, and died November 14, 1994, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta. Mrs. Hicks had lived in Love County since 1920, living in Jimtown before moving to Marietta. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Marietta. She married Earl Robert Hicks December 8, 1924, in Ardmore, and he preceded her in death on December 12, 1986. Mrs. Hicks was also preceded in death by three sisters, Martha Aaron, Mae Spelee and Viel Powell; and three brothers, Rufus Jones, George Jones and Dick Hallum. Survivors include four sons, Earl Ray Hicks of Rubottom, Glyn Hicks of Marietta, Burney Hicks of Moore and Gary Hicks of Lone Grove; two daughters, Peggy McEntire of the home in Marietta, and Maxine Reed of Marietta; a brother, Louie J. Hallum of Del City; 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grand-children and five great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in the Jimtown Cemetery. Assisting as pallbearers were grandsons and a granddaughter, and honorary bearers were grandsons. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 18, 1994, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers. Mrs. Hicks was my sister's mother-in-law at one time. I recall visiting her house at Jimtown on many occasions and she made me feel right at home. She was a wonderful cook and always very cheerful.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Birks, Gwin, Clevenger, Ford Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1750 Message Board Post: Chrissy Birks, 3 1/2 years old, is pleased to announce the birth of her sister, Alesha Rena Birks, on September 28 in the Memorial Hospital of Southern Oklahoma, Ardmore. She weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was 19 inches long. Alesha is the daughter of Kevin and Dottie Birks of Enville. Grandparents are Floyd Gwin of Fort Worth, Texas, Catherine Gwin of Marietta and Don and Donna Birks of Enville. Great-grandparents are Ben and Alma Clevenger and Ruth Ford of Ardmore, and Iva Birks of Enville. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 7, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.