This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pool, Hansen, Fairbanks, Axton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1731 Message Board Post: Services for Ethelyn Leone Pool were Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Anderson-Kennedy Chapel with Rev. Glen Pool of Norman officiating. Mrs. Pool was born August 21, 1914, at Rochester, Minnesota, the daughter of Virgil G. and Lenora Fairbanks Hansen, and died April 13, 1995, at the Regional Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. Mrs. Pool had made her home at Falconhead for the past two years, moving from Okeechobee, Florida. She married Charles W. Pool on November 11, 1941, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Mrs. Pool was a waitress and of the Episcopalian faith. Survivors include her husband, Charles W. Pool of the home at Falconhead; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Mary Pool of Rapid City and Howard and Claudia Pool of Lake Worth, Florida; a daughter, Linda Axton of Okeechobee; a brother, Howard Hansen of West Palm Beach, Florida; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were David Pool, Mark Pool, Lynn Pool, Charles Duric, Darrell Bullard and Gene Andrews. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 21, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tapp, Wilson, Horton, Prince, Harris, Sellars Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1730 Message Board Post: Services for Minnie Tapp, 96, were conducted at the Rubottom Baptist Church Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Officiating was Rev. Tim Emmons, minister of the Eastside Baptist Church. Born July 20, 1899, in Wise County, Texas, Mrs. Tapp died April 13, 1995, in the Lake Country Manor Nursing Home, Marietta. She was the daughter of Norman and Jessie Horton Wilson. Mrs. Tapp had lived most of her life in Rubottom, moving to Marietta in 1981. She was a housewife and member of the Eastside Baptist Church, formerly a member of Rubottom Baptist Church. She married Shelby M. Tapp October 8, 1913, at Orr. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Essie Tapp of Wilson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Almetia and Dennis Prince of Hominy and Elena and Clifford Harris of Marietta; a brother, David Wilson of Arizona; a sister, Dorothy Sellars of Salem, New Mexico; 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Tapp was preceded in death by her husband on July 6, 1980; a brother, a sister, two grandsons and two great-grand-sons. Arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in the Leon Cemetery. Grandsons served as casket bearers. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 21, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lemons, Fitts, Carter, Buchner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1729 Message Board Post: Services for Frankie Mae (Fitts) Lemons, 76, were Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Texas, with Rev. Larry Nicholson and Rev. Chief Warden officiating. Mrs. Lemons was born October 4, 1918, at Burneyville and died March 12, 1995, in the Denton Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of John H. and Effie Carter Fitts. Mrs. Lemons worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone and General Telephone Company in excess of 50 years. She made her home in Denton from 1974 until 1994 and then returned to Gainesville. While living in Denton she was a member of the Opti-Mrs. Club and served as a Pink Lady at the Denton hospitals. She was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She and Jack Lemons were married in 1937. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Sue Lemons of Whitesboro, Texas, and Johnny and Cathey Lemons of Gainesville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Wayne Buchner of Broken Arrow; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Many cousins, nieces and nephews survive on both the Fitts and Carter side of the family. Mrs. Lemons was preceded in death by a grandson, Todd Lemons; and a brother, McLooney Fitts. Interment in Fairview Cemetery was under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Assisting as pallbearers were Jack Holt, Joe McElreath, Loyd Dillbeck, Al Hoedebeck, Jim White and Albert Hammons. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, March 17, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis, McAnally, Marten, Roberts, McDaniel, Alexander Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1728 Message Board Post: Services for Myrtle Lewis were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Clement-Keel Funeral Home Chapel, Gainesville, Texas. Officiating was Rev. Bill Fincher, pastor, Central Baptist Church, Gainesville. Born March 22, 1900, at Terrell, Texas, Mrs. Lewis died March 14, 1995, in Pecan Tree Manor. She was the daughter of Thomas Payton and Janie Gale McAnally. Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker and a member of Fair Avenue Baptist Church. She married Joseph Edgar Lewis of Cooke County on July 8, 1917. She is survived by three daughters, Betty Marten and Elizabeth Roberts of Gainesville and Mildred McDaniel of Kingsville, Texas; a sister, Dorothy Alexander of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband on December 8, 1964; a son, Jack Lewis; and her parents. Services were directed by Clement-Keel Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2401 Scott Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX 76103. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, March 17, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Aspinwall, Sapp, Altman, McConnell, Young, Vann Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1727 Message Board Post: Services for Mildred Loraine Aspinwall were Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the Thackerville Methodist Church with Rev. Tony Day officiating. Ms. Aspinwall was born August 4, 1933, at Bristole, Georgia, the daughter of Clyde Jacob and Alma Sapp Aspinwall, and died March 9, 1995, in Branson, Missouri. Ms. Aspinwall had lived in Thackerville for two years, previously living in Kansas for three years and in Florida for many years. She was a jeweler and attended the Thackerville Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Ernie Altman, Jr. of Blackshear, Georgia; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanie and Michael McConnell of Branson; a brother, Franklin Aspinwall of Blackshear; two sisters, Ann and Pat Aspinwall of Jacksonville, Florida; three grandchildren, Sandy Young and Benny and Tommy Vann; and seven great-grandchildren. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Thackerville, was directed by the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Casket bearers were Benny Vann, Tommy Vann, Joe Ferina, Craig Livingston, David Hollar and John Hughes. Honorary bearers included John Bond, Gary Reed, Wesley Smith, Jimmy Rains, Don Scivally, Trent Baggett, Bill Shankles and Wesley Liddell, Jr. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, March 17, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Campbell, Tudor, West, Hall, Stanley, McNeely Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1726 Message Board Post: Services for Willie Franklin Campbell, 83, were Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev. Claude Williams, minister of the Marsden Baptist Church. Born June 24, 1911, at Antlers, Mr. Campbell died March 11, 1995, in the Memorial Hospital, Ardmore. He was the son of Isam Edmond and Vina Victoria Tudor Campbell. A resident of Love County most of his life, Mr. Campbell was a farmer and rancher. He married Mary West September 27, 1950, at Marietta. Mr. Campbell was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Campbell of the home at Overbrook; a son, Frank Campbell of Overbrook; a daughter, Mary Hall of Marietta; four brothers, Holley Campbell of Overbrook, Graham Campbell and Jack Campbell of Marietta, and Wayne Campbell of Pauls Valley; two sisters, Ruby Stanley and Vernia McNeely of Marietta; and three grandchildren. Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma Jean Campbell, on February 16, 1979. Interment was in the McAlister Cemetery under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were William Paul Landrum, Bill Landrum, James Landrum, Charles Campbell, Ernest Riddle and Max Clark. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, March 17, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roberson, Reed, Burton, Jackson, Wilkins, Hornsby, Hughes, Broyles Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1725 Message Board Post: Servics for Durrell Dean Roberson, 74, were Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Griffin-Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel, Ardmore. Officiating was Rev. Don Waters, pastor of Southwest Pentecostal Church. Born to George Washington and Alice Roberson at home near Crescent in Logan County on October 22, 1920, Mr. Roberson died March 12, 1995, in Memorial Hospital, Ardmore. He served in the Navy during World War II, worked for the Ardmore Police Department and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Mr. Roberson owned and operated his own trucking company and worked for the Department of Human Services office before retiring. He was a Mason for more than 42 years with Eufaula Lodge 1. Survivors include a sister, Lula Reed of Ardmore; a daughter and son-in-law, Deana and Ed Burton of Ardmore; step-sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Gayle Jackson of Carrollton, Texas and Gary and Sharon Jackson of Marietta, Georgia; 10 grandchildren, Dee Wilkins, Bryan Burton, Dennis Burton, Tammie Burton, Buddy Burton, Valerie Hornsby, Kevin Jackson, Heather Hughes, Shanon Jackson and Gina Jackson; and six great-grandchildren, Julia Broyles, Zachary Broyles, Clayton Hornsby, Jonathon Jackson, Amber Hughes and Ashley Hughes. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery with Bob Bell, J.A. "Jakie" Chambers, Bud Cochran, Bud Copeland, Jack Cross and Ty Lewis assisting as pallbearers. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, March 17, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hendon, Carter, Clampit, Flanagan, Johnson, Gordon, Creecy, Schinkle, Nelson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1724 Message Board Post: Services for Mary Frances (Pat) Hendon were Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church of Marietta. Officiating was Rev. Tim Emmons assisted by Rev. Keith Miller. Mrs. Hendon was born August 26, 1912, at Stiner, Mississippi, and died March 15, 1995, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta, at the age of 82. She was the daughter of Martin William and Sara Elizabeth Clampit Carter. Mrs. Hendon had lived in this area since 1941, moving here from Callisburg, Texas. She was a licensed vocational nurse nad worked at the Love County and Carter County Health Departments for several years. Mrs. Hendon was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church where she served as director and teacher of the Children's Sunday School Department for many years. She was also an American Legion Gold Star Mother. She married A.S. Hendon on December 21, 1930, at San Angelo, Texas. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Alice Jean and Carol Wayne Flanagan of Marietta; daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Katherine and John Paul Johnson of Hartselle, Alabama; a brother, James F. Carter of Herndon, Virginia; grandchildren, Carolyn and Larry Gordon, Charlotte and Steve Creecy, Billy and Reba Flanagan, David and Mona Flanagan, Kevin and Michelle Flanagan, Mary and Leo Schinkle, Laura and Terry Nelson and William Hendon; four step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Hendon was preceded in death by her husband on December 25, 1975; a son, Major Billy Hendon on November 16, 1966; three sisters and one half-sister. Interment was in the Greenville Cemetery under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Grandsons and grandsons-in-law served as pallbearers. Honorary bearers included Donnie Evans, Jim Martin, Clinton Holt, Jimmy Evans, Ralph Evans, Bub Peery, Jack Testerman, Ed Wylie, Denzil McGill, Jimmy Watson and Dan Woolery. Memorials may be made to the Eastside Baptist Church or the Baptist Children's Home in Madill, care of Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Note: This obituary included a photo of Mary Frances (Pat) Hendon, a very lovely lady. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, March 24, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morgan, Harris Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1723 Message Board Post: Micah Morgan announces the birth of her brother, Justus Kelly, on February 11. He weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches. Parents are Kelly and Tonja Morgan of Oklahoma City. Grandparents are Gale and Linda Harris of Marietta and Max and Barbara Morgan of Ardmore. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, March 24, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dowlearn, Hoffer, Mauldin, Pelleck, Arledge, Debord Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1722 Message Board Post: Services for Joe Dowlearn were Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Rubottom Baptist Church with Rev. Jamie Hill officiating. Born March 20, 1923, in Hallisville, Texas, Mr. Dowlearn died March 29, 1995, at the Bryan County Manor Nursing Home, Durant, at the age of 72. He was the son of Tony and Rosie Hoffer Dowlearn. A resident of Love County since 1968, he was retired from Brown Oil Tools and Apex Oil Tools where he was a driller and tool fisher. Mr. Dowlearn married Velma Mauldin February 15, 1963, at Sherman, Texas. They operated the Horn's Corner grocery store 12 years after his retirement from the oilfield. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Velma Dowlearn of the home; four sons, Alton Dowlearn and Rickey Dowlearn of Houston, Texas, Calvin Dowlearn of Yoakum, Texas, and Mike Dowlearn of Indianapolis, Indiana; two daughters, Sandra Pelleck of Yoakum and Peggy Arledge of Wilson; a sister, Anita Debord of Hallisville, Texas; 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Dowlearn was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Interment was in the Leon Cemetery under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Marvin Wade, Otis Cummings, Pat Parker, Paul Hallum, Herb Hartman adn Don Musser. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 7, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lowe, Langley, Sanders, Burns, Champion, Wivel, Stuckey, Barnhart Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1721 Message Board Post: Services for May C. Lowe, 97, were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev. Tim Emmons. Mrs. Lowe was born June 4, 1897, at Old Cornish, Indian Territory, the daughter of James and Sally Sanders Langley, and died March 30, 1995, at the Calera Manor Nursing Home, Calera. Mrs. Lowe had lived in Marietta since 1959, previously living in surrounding counties. She was a homemaker and a member of Eastside Baptist Church of Marietta. Mrs. Lowe was a member of the Ruth Sunday School class and held WMU meetings at her home. She loved to quilt and crochet. She and George F. Lowe were married January 1, 1913, at Rubottom. Mrs. Lowe is survived by two sons, Floyd E. Lowe of Memphis, Texas, and Aubrey O. Lowe of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Audrey L. Burns of Durant, Sally B. Champion of Grandfield and Lucille M. Wivel of Corona, California; a brother, Bill Langley of Derby, Kansas; two sisters, Ida Stuckey of Wellington, Texas, and Lois Barnhart of Garland, Texas; 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lowe was preceded in death by her husband on December 4, 1975; and three sons, Leonard L. Lowe, Dan L. Lowe and George W. Lowe. Services were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 7, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Haver, Mason, McAlister, Blanton, Hohenberger Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1720 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Homer Wilson O'Haver will be Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Norman IOOF Cemetery with Rev. Sherman Fitzgerald officiating. Mr. O'Haver was born November 8, 1918, at Norman, one of 13 children, and died April 10, 1995. He was educated in Norman and worked on his grandfather's dairy farm and with his father as teaming contractor. Mr. O'Haver then was employed in the oilfields and later served in the military during World War II. He was with the Army Corps of Engineers, serving in the Philippines and New Guinea. Mr. O'Haver was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. After his discharge from the service, he resumed an oilfield career, designing and patenting oilfield tools. Mr. O'Haver was also an auctioneer and raised many outstanding quarter horses, including the 1990 Champion Age Oklahoma Bred running mare Thanks Darlin. He married Velma Mason on February 28, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Velma O'Haver of the home; a daughter, Carolyn McAlister of Lumberton, Texas; two sons, William H. (Bill) O'Haver of Marietta and Dale L. O'Haver of Goliad, Texas; a brother, Malcolm P. O'Haver of Poteau; two sisters, Colleen O'Haver Blanton of Poteau and Helen Hohenberger of Lafayette, Louisiana; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service, Norman. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 14, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pearson, Moon, Morgan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1719 Message Board Post: Services for Gena Pearson, 98, were Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home with Bro. Murray McMurray officiating. Born November 23, 1896, at Marysville, Texas, Mrs. Pearson died April 11, 1995, in Lake Country Manor Nursing Home, Marietta. She was the daughter of John Andrew Jackson and Angie Naoma Warner Moon. A resident of Thackerville for 67 years, Mrs. Pearson was a homemaker and a member of the Thackerville Church of Christ. She married Herbert Lee Pearson on May 20, 1913, at Marysville. Survivors include a son, William "Bill" Pearson of Gainesville, Texas; a daughter, Ruth Morgan of Burneyville; eight grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, two step great-grand-children and six great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pearson was preceded in death by her husband on September 12, 1980; and two sons, H.L. Pearson, Jr. and J.T. Pearson. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Grandsons served as casket bearers. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 14, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rosenhamer, Reidel, Riedel, Paul, Dawson, Mainzer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1718 Message Board Post: Services for Jean Rosenhamer were Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ardmore, conducted by Father John P. Vrana. A Bible Vigil Service was Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home Chapel, Ardmore. Daughter of the late Hugo and Lena Dome Reidel, Mrs. Rosenhamer was born January 1, 1925, at Hoisington, Kansas. After she graduated from Catholic Highschool in Wichita, Kansas, she became an employee of Beechcraft Aircraft Company in their blueprint department. She married Paul Rosenhamer June 9, 1947, in Wichita, and they moved to Oklahoma City. A devoted homemaker and mother, she was very active in St. Charles Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary. She received the parish's "Woman of the Year" award from the Women's Club. Mrs. Rosenhamer was secretary for her husband's Allstate Insurance Agency in Oklahoma City. After his retirement they moved to Falconhead in 1985 and became members of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ardmore. She is survived by her husband, Paul Rosenhamer of the home at Falconhead; two sons, Gary Rosenhamer of Edmond and John Rosenhamer of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Linda Paul of Gibsonville, North Carolina, and Angie Dawson of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Laverne Riedel of Wichita and James Riedel of Fresno, California; a sister, Maxine Mainzer of Wichita; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Interment services were in Resurrection Cemetery, Oklahoma City, at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Father Paul Galatin. Bearers were Steve Rosenhamer, Robert Rosenhamer, J. Dustin Rosenhamer, Dillon Rosenhamer, Joe Rosenhamer and Jeff Lowe. Memorials may be made to the memorial fund of St. Mary's Catholic Church or Cross Timbers Hospice. Services were directed by Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 14, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smart, Epp, Plank Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1717 Message Board Post: Services for Roscoe Elbert Smart were March 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fairview Mennonite Brethren Church with Rev. Leonard Vogt officiating. Mr. Smart was born June 25, 1915, in Thackerville, the son of Mary Jane Smart, and died March 18, 1995, at his home in Fairview. He began working for the Santa Fe Railroad in 1938, a vocation that he held for 40 years. The only interruption in this service was a tour of duty in France during World War II with the 73oth Army Railway Battalion. Mr. Smart met Pauline Epp in Fairview, and they were married June 17, 1947. They lived in both Kansas and Oklahoma before settling in Fairview. A longtime member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, Mr. Smart became even more involved in organizations after his retirement in 1978. These included the American Legion, Shriners and the Senior Citizen Center. He was very active in these organizations until failing health restricted his activities. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline Smart of the home in Fairview; two sons, Bill Smart of Enid and Mark Smart of Fairview; two daughters, Sherryl Plank of Enid and Diana Smart of Dallas, Texas; and five grandchildren. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Fairview Funeral Home. Serving as casket bearers were Mark Smart, Bill Smart, Dan Plank, Derek Smart, Joe Johnson and David Epp. Honorary bearers included Nick Berry, Roy Crow, Udean Gaylord, Chet Payton, Vern Kinsey and Richard Wortman. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 14, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

I'm looking for the name of a town in Love County. The town is written in a family Bible and I can't make out the correct spelling. It looks like LAGATE or LEGATE, OK. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Haymes, Shelton, Mitchell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1716 Message Board Post: Services for Charles Mark Haymes, 30, of Sulphur were Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Enville Community Church with the Rev. Don Williams and Rev. Mike Player officiating. Mr. Haymes was born January 22, 1965, in Ardmore and died April 21, 1995, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was the son of David and Mary Haymes. Mr. Haymes was raised in the Leon area and was employed by Lynn Boyer Electric Inc. as a journeyman electrician. He married Kenette Shelton May 30, 1986. Mr. Haymes was a member of the Enville Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kenette Haymes of the home; two children, Jonette Rosemarie and Kenny Mark; father and stepmother, David and Madge Haymes of Hot Springs, Arkansas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Bette Shelton of Marietta; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Pam Haymes and Matt and Nancy Haymes of Leon; sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Randy Mitchell of Ardmore; a sister-in-law, Barbette Shelton of Enville; and eight nephews. Services were under the direction of Craddock Funeral Home, Ardmore. Graveside services were conducted in the Leon Cemetery with Chuck Hartman, Johnny Hartman, Jr., Carl Loving, Roy Hartman, Jr., Steven Hicks and Dink Reed serving as casket bearers. Honorary bearers were Michael Leibrock, Gary Hartman, Randy Mitchell, Lynn Boyer and all Lynn Boyer employees. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 28, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blackburn, Hughes, Brown, Cooper, Arterberry, Brown, Holman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1715 Message Board Post: Services for Ruth Hughes Blackburn were Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Anderson-Kennedy Chapel with Rev. Daniel Gaither officiating. Born October 31, 1920, at Wapanucka, the daughter of Roy and Nora Mayo Brown, Mrs. Blackburn died April 24, 1995, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta, at the age of 74. A resident of Love County for 40 years, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. She married Lee Blackburn on December 18, 1992, at Gainesville, Texas. Surviving are her husband, Lee Blackburn of the home in Marietta; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lige and Rhonda Hughes and Arthur and Dottie Hughes of Shawnee and Willie and Theresa Hughes of Ardmore; four daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby and Wilbur Cooper of Carter, Diathy and Winifred Arterberry of Mangum, Clarabell Brown and Albert Nettles of Marietta and Betty and Steve Holman of Shawnee; two brothers, Don Brown and Jerry Brown of Tishomingo; a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Dan Hughes of Ardmore; 25 grandchildren adn five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Blackburn was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Hughes, on March 28, 1992. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Lige Hughes, Willie Hughes, Arthur Hughes, Michael Hughes, Otto Hughes and Jimmy Wallace. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 28, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hunter, Roberson, Melton, Head, Burnside, Mattoon, Sutton, Noah, Lopez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1714 Message Board Post: Services for Erma Jo Hunter, 34, will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the Anderson-Kennedy Chapel with Sister Parlee Russell officiating. Mrs. Hunter was born April 15, 1961, at Dallas, Texas, and died April 25, 1995, at Farmers Branch, Texas. She was the daughter of Jimmy and Wanda Melton Roberson. Mrs. Hunter was a homemaker and married Richard Hunter on November 12, 1990, at Grand Prairie, Texas. Survivors include her parents, Jimmy and Wanda Roberson of Irving, Texas; her husband, Richard Hunter of the home in Addison, Texas; two step-sons, Dustin Alan Hunter and Brian Keith Hunter of Bowie, Texas; three daughters, Maranda Head, Staci Burnside and Crystal Burnside of Lewisville, Texas; two brothers, Jimmy Roberson of Irving and Garland Roberson of Dallas, Texas; and four sisters, Gayla Sue Mattoon of Irving, Teresa Sutton of Balch Springs, Texas, Brenda Noah of Dallas and Deborah Lopez of Grand Prairie. Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by two sisters, Tina Noah on February 23, 1983, and Jacqueline Roberson on February 12, 1964. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, directed by the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 28, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gipson, Gibson, Trimble Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1713 Message Board Post: Services for William Raymond "Gip" Gipson were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Leon Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev. Dwight Hawkins. Mr. Gipson was born September 26, 1905, at Burneyville, Indian Territory, the son of W.A. and Margaret Gibson Gipson, and died April 23, 1995, at the Love County Health Center, Marietta. A resident of Love County all of his life, Mr. Gipson worked at Leon Public Schools for 13 years as a janitor and bus driver. Prior to this he was employed by Love County District #2. Mr. Gipson married Dovie Ione Trimble on March 11, 1940, at Jimtown. He was a member of the Leon Baptist Church and of the I.O.O.F. and Masonic Lodges for many years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dovie Gipson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billie John and Peggy Gipson of Burneyville and Bennie George and Rebecca Gipson of Faxon; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Interment in the Leon Cemetery was under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Pat Parker, Mike Parker, Sonny Hartman, Ott Ladner, Larry Hicks and Mike Mayes. Honorary bearers were L.O. Parker, W.A. McBride, Woodrow Kendall, Jack Holland and Raymond Brintle. Donations may be made to the Love County Health Center or Lake Country Manor Nursing Home c/o Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 28, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.