This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Page, Sewell, Smith, Brown, Heiderich Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1691 Message Board Post: Services for Dovie Mae Page were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Marsden Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev. Claud Williams. Born February 8, 1905, in Texas, the daughter of Pierce and Effie Armenia Smith Sewell, Mrs. Page died February 16, 1995, in an Ardmore nursing home. She married William David Page August 7, 1922, at Marsden, and had been a resident of this area all of her life. A homemaker, Mrs. Page was a member of the Marsden Baptist Church and served as Church Clerk for many years. She is survived by her husband, William David Page of the home; six sons, Weldon Page of North Augusta, South Carolina, Bill Page and Kenneth Page of Ardmore, Carlos Page of Augusta, Georgia, Charles Page of Bakersfield, California, and Omar Page of Bethany; a daughter, Linda Brown of Ardmore; 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Page was preceded in death by a daughter, Chloe Heiderich. Interment was in McAlister Cemetery, Overbrook, under the direction of Craddock Funeral Home, Ardmore. Assisting as casket bearers were Wayne Heiderich, Kent Heiderich, Jason Brown, Steve Cunningham, Dale Harris, Gale Harris and Lynn Heiderich. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 24, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Greenwood, Balthrop, McAnally, Epperson, Sandefur, McGugan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1690 Message Board Post: Services for Denzil David Greenwood, 79, were Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in Marietta's First Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Higle officiating. Mr. Greenwood was born June 13, 1915, at Marietta and died February 16, 1995, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta. He was the son of Samuel David and Lynne Balthrop Greenwood. A resident of Love County all of his life, Mr. Greenwood was a farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church of Marietta. He married Addie Imogene McAnally on August 28, 1937, in Marietta. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Imogene Greenwood of the home; three sons, John David Greenwood, Lindel Ray Greenwood and Jimmy Van Greenwood, all of Marietta; two daughters, Lila Epperson and Wanda Sandefur of Marietta; a sister, Zella McGugan of Willis Point, Texas; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Greenwood was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Glyme Greenwood, and two sisters. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery with services directed by the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Grandsons served as casket bearers. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 24, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Higgs, Shelton, Fincher, Richmond, Largen, Rounsaville, Parker, Sampson, Northcutt, Jordan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1689 Message Board Post: Services for W.E. "Shorty" Higgs were conducted Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church. Officiating were Rev. R.T. Brundige and Rev. Tim Emmons. Mr. Higgs was born October 27, 1904, at Conway, Arkansas, the son of Luther and Blanche Shelton Higgs, and died February 16, 1995, at his home in Wichita Falls, Texas, at the age of 90. He moved to Love County as a child and had made his home in Wichita Falls for the past two years. Mr. Higgs was a charter member of Eastside Baptist Church where he served as the first Sunday School Superintendent, Church Treasurer and Deacon. He also helped compile the first church bulletin. Mr. Higgs married Ruth E. Richmond on May 13, 1985, in Marietta, and she preceded him in death on February 15, 1995. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 53 years, Ruby E. Fincher Higgs on July 18, 1984. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya and Dub Largen and Sylvia and Bob Rounsaville of Wichita Falls; a brother, Ted Higgs; four sisters, Beth Parker, June Sampson, Mary Lee Northcutt and Yvonne Jordan; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in the Burneyville Cemetery. Deacons of Eastside Baptist Church were pallbearers, and honorary bearers were Doug Simon, Sr., Jess Bond, Ralph Evans and Sid Bone. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 24, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Higgs, Richmond, Thompson, Knight, Jackson, Largen, Rounsaville, Bostwick, Gipson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1688 Message Board Post: Services for Ruth Richmond Higgs were Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Emmons and Rev. Larry Fincher officiating. Born April 7, 1907, at Burneyville, Indian Territory, Mrs. Higgs died February 15, 1995, at her home in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was the daughter of Jim and Maggie Gipson Richmond. Mrs. Higgs had lived in Wichita Falls for two years. She was raised in Love County and had made her home in California for 40 years. A retired school teacher, she taught for 40 years in Oklahoma and California school systems. Mrs. Higgs was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Eastside Baptist Church. She married W.E. Higgs in Marietta on May 13, 1985, and he died on February 16, 1995. Survivors include two foster sons, Terry Knight and George Jackson of Washington; two step-daughters, Sonya Largen and Sylvia Rounsaville of Wichita Falls; two nephews, Arnold Richmond and Charles Richmond of California; a niece, Jenny Bostwick of California; an uncle and aunt, Raymond and Dovie Gipson of Marietta; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hank Thompson; and a brother, Horace Richmond. Interment was in the Burneyville Cemetery with Deacons of the Eastside Baptist Church assisting as pallbearers. Services were directed by the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 24, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carter, Barnard, Patterson, Talley, Wright, Dodson, Townsend, Gordon, White, Moore, Lemon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1687 Message Board Post: Services for J.E. Carter, 78, were Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Lakeland Baptist Church, Lewisville, Texas, with Rev. Ben Smith officiating. Born December 23, 1916, at Burneyville, Mr. Carter died January 20, 1995, in Carrollton, Texas. He had made his home in Gainesville, Texas, for 20 years before moving to Lewisville where he worked for the Lewisville Independent School District from 1978 to 1989. Mr. Carter served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Lakeland Baptist Church and the American Legion, both in Lewisville. He married the former Juanita Barnard May 16, 1936 in Ardmore. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Juanita Carter of the home in Lewisville; two daughters, Marquita Patterson of Bartonville, Texas, and Judy Talley of Carrollton; a brother, Bill Carter of Marietta; two sisters, Sally T. Wright of Plano, Texas, and Olita Dodson of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are cousins, Alice Townsend, Jake Gordon, Euna Jane White and Paul Townsend of Love County; Maxie Gordon, Beryle Moore and James H. Carter of Carter County; and Frankie Lemon of Gainesville. Services were under the direction of Dalton & Son Funeral Home of Lewisville with interment in Old Hall Cemetery, Lewisville. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 27, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers. Note: This obituary was accompanied by a photo of Mr. Carter.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Douglas, Willis, Siders, Collins, Stewart, Tims, Toles, Brazille, Andrews, Mathis, Washington Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1686 Message Board Post: Services for Alvin Donald Douglas were Wednesday, January 18, at 1:00 p.m. in the Greater Galilee Baptist Church, Lawton. Officiating were Rev. James E. Thornton and Rev. Landis Odum. Mr. Douglas was born in Cheek on March 16, 1934, the son of Christine Gaines and died January 12, 1995, at his home in Lawton. He was a graduate of Douglass High School in Marietta. Mr. Douglas and the former Lillie Mae Willis were married February 20, 1954, and they were the parents of 10 children, nine of whom survive. They had made their home in Lawton since 1960, moving there from Burneyville. Mr. Douglas was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Lawton, where he served as a Deacon and Superintendent of Sunday School. An employee of Gibson's Discount Center for more than 28 years, he retired on December 31, 1990, due to illness. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillie Mae Douglas of the home at Lawton; four daughters, Marilyn Siders of Augusta, Georgia, Annette Kay Collins of Sacramento, California, Deborah Lynn Stewart and Eugenia Carol Tims of Lawton; five sons, Clifford Wayne Douglas, Clentis Edward Douglas, Alvin Donald Douglas, Jr., and Rodney Kim Douglas, all of Lawton, and John Dennis Douglas of Seminole; four sisters, Willie Ruth Toles and Jimmie Willis of Lawton, Cora Brazille of Oklahoma City, and Linda Andrews of Montgomery, Alabama; four brothers, Charles Willis of Marietta, Danny Willis of Lawton, Harry Mathis of Ardmore, and Billy Washington of Tulsa; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, was under the direction of Jefferson Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 27, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Foster, Randall, Stout Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1685 Message Board Post: Services for Gary Mack Foster, 27, were Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Officiating was Rev. Tim Emmons, minister of the Eastside Baptist Church, with a eulogy by Marietta Coach Bill Johnson. Born March 27, 1967, at Andrews, Texas, Mr. Foster died January 23, 1995, in the Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma, Durant. He was the son of Val Foster and Jan Randall. Mr. Foster had made his home in Durant for the past five years, moving there from Marietta. He was employed by Southwest Cablevision of Durant. Of the Baptist faith, Mr. Foster was baptized at Eastside Baptist Church. He is survived by his father, Val Foster of Marietta; his mother, Faye Foster of Ada; two brothers, James Stout of Oklahoma City and Johnny Foster of Ada; and two sisters, Cathy Stout and Valerie Foster of Ada. Services were directed by Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Don Bloomer, Kenny Gwin, Jack Higgins, Bill Shankles, Rod Shankles and Allen Burns. Robert Paul Hughes was honorary pallbearer. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 27, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gillaspy, Allison, Evans, Williams, Keller, Vernon, Lynch Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1684 Message Board Post: Services for Ethel Lee Gillaspy were conducted Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Anderson-Kennedy Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Bob Wright. Mrs. Gillaspy was born July 2, 1914, in Love County, the daughter of David and Laura "Ma" Evans Allison, and died January 21, 1995, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta. She had lived in California since 1937 before returning to Marietta in 1982 to make her home. Mrs. Gillaspy was a retired restaurant waitress. She married Cyril Gillaspy in Marietta in 1935, and he preceded her in death in 1963. Mrs. Gillaspy was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include three daughters, Carrie "Wink" Williams of Citrus Heights, California, Maxine "Jo" Keller of Rocklin, California, and Barbara "Bobie" Vernon of Marietta; two sisters, Frances Lynch of Marietta and Addie Allison of Roseville, California; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Services were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Grandsons served as casket bearers. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 27, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Elreeta Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Guy, Johnson, Willis, Matthews Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1683 Message Board Post: Services for Fairy Guy, 81, of Oklahoma City were held Wednesday, January 18, at 1:00 p.m. in the DeMuth Funeral Home, Oklahoma City, with Rev. C.E. Means and Rev. Woodrow Stevens officiating. Born June 9, 1913, in Shawnee to Sherwood and Harriet Louisa Guy, Mr. Guy died January 16, 1995, in Mercy Health Center, Oklahoma City. Mr. Guy married Florence Christina Johnson on March 22, 1940. A veteran of World War II, he served with the 45th Division, 18th Field Artillery in England, France, Germany, Belgium and Czechoslovakia. Mr. Guy participated in the American landing on Omaha Beach at Normandy and also fought in the Battle of the Bulge. In 1979 he retired from Oklahoma Natural Gas as a Safety Engineer after 34 years of service. An American Red Cross Instructor, Mr. Guy had also been a member of the Oklahoma Safety Society, ONGOERS, Toastmasters, the Pentecostal Holiness Church and attended Evangelistic Center in Bethany. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Guy of the home in Oklahoma City; two daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn and Van Willis of Marietta and Rhonda Guy of Oklahoma City; and two granddaughters, Lisa Willis of Norman and Kristin Willis of Marietta. Mr. Guy was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray Guy and Roy Guy; and a sister, Fay Matthews. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, under the direction of DeMuth Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Oklahoma Natural Gas retired employees and friends, Ed Crowder, John Jodlowski, Bob Nettleton, Jim Owens, Dale Stafford and Ben Wilder. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 27, 1995, 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. Surnames: Wilson, Hale, Batson, Cochran, Long Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1682 Message Board Post: Graveside services for E.M. Wilson, 84, were at 4:00 p.m. Thursday in Lakeview Cemetery with David Girdner officiating. Mr. Wilson was born October 8, 1910, in Marietta and died May 9, 1995, in the North Runnels Hospital, Winters, Texas. He married Lottie Maude Hale on April 19, 1930, in Marietta. Mr. Wilson moved from Wilson to Winters in 1968. He had been employed by Walsh-Watts Oil Company for 31 years, retiring in 1980. Mr. Wilson was a Methodist. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lottie Wilson of the home in Winters; two sisters, Violet Batson and Hazel Cochran of marietta; three brothers, Melvin Wilson of Jay, David Wilson of Tallahassee, Florida, and Howard Wilson of Locust Grove; a grandson, Max Darwin and Patty Long of Ballinger, Texas; and three great-granddaughters, Susan, Sarah and Megan Long of Ballinger. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by a daughter, Claudia Darlene Long on September 17, 1991. Services were under the direction of the Winters Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, May 12, 1995, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Mrs. E. Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alagood, Burkhart, Gordon, Hardin, White Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1681 Message Board Post: Services for Beulah Burkhart Alagood, 95, of Marietta were Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Eastside Baptist Church with Dr. Alton Fannin officiating. Born September 15, 1903, at Bomar, Chickasaw Nation, to Eunice Ira and Ellie Gordon Burkhart, Mrs. Alagood died February 3, 1999, in the Norman Regional Hospital. A resident of the Marietta area most of her life, she married Oscar Milas Alagood on April 11, 1930, at Tishomingo. As a young woman Mrs. Alagood worked in the fields and took care of the sick. During the 30's she and her husband operated a cafe in Dallas, Texas, where they gave away more food to the hungry than they sold. Mrs. Alagood ws a homemaker, a diligent friend who helped the victims of local house fires by providing clothing and an easy meal for the numerous hobos who passed through Marietta during the 50's. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marietta and active in the WMU. Mrs. Alagood enjoyed sewing, gardening, crocheting, quilting, dominoes and crossword puzzles. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Milas and Connie Alagood of Oklahoma City and Robert and Margaret Alagood of Denton, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Una and Neal Hardin of Norman; three brothers, George Van Burkhart and W.B. "Bunch" Burkhart of Marietta and Ira Melton Burkhart of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Thela Alagood of Little Rock, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Alagood was preceded in death by her husband on December 19, 1984; a son, Oscar Laverne Alagood; two infant siblings; four brothers, S.B. "Buck" Burkhart, Todd Burkhart, E.C. "Grandpappy" Burkhart and R.W. "Wheat" Burkhart; and two sisters, Mary Burkhart White and Mahota Burkhart. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Thackerville, was directed by Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Riley Burkhart, Bob Burkhart, Rick Burkhart, Jesse Kirk, Vonder "Pete" Burkhart, David Burkhart, Harold White and Rex White. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 12, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Mrs. E. Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Meador, Franklin, Dillard, Monroe, Robertson, Batson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1680 Message Board Post: Services for Nadine Franklin Meador were conducted January 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Saint Jo, Texas. Officiating was Rev. Mel Caraway. Mrs. Meador was born March 23, 1907, at Sivells Bend, Texas, the daughter of Archie and Myrtle Dillard Franklin, and died January 26, 1999, in the Muenster Medical Center, Muenster, Texas, after a brief illness. Mrs. Meador moved to Marietta with her family in 1912 and lived here until 1929 when she married Christopher Dawson (Kit) Meador. They moved to Saint Jo, Texas, where they made their home for the next 70 years. Mrs. Meador was a member of the Saint Jo First United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Franklin Meador of Decatur, Texas; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Meador was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, J.E. Monroe; sister, Mona Robertson; and stepsister, Marie Batson. Services were directed by McCoy Funeral Home with interment in the Mountain Park Cemetery, Saint Jo. Pallbearers were nephews, Joe Lessert, Norman Sloan, Lynn Puckett, Bill Tom Meador, Lewis Martin, Bill Robertson, Robert Reeves and Bill Payne. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 12, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Mrs. E. Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Russell, Black, Thompson, Cast, Lawson, Auld, Davis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1679 Message Board Post: Services for Calvin J. Russell of Dover were Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in the Rubottom Baptist Church with Bro. Barry Farnsworth officiating. Mr. Russell was born at Rubottom on June 16, 1921, the son of John and Prillah Black Russell. He died February 3, 1999, in the Kingfisher Regional Hospital at the age of 77. Mr. Russell moved to Dover in July 1998, after living in Oklahoma City for 35 years. He married Lola May Thompson on April 20, 1946, in Oklahoma City. Mr. Russell served eight years with the U.S. Army. An aircraft mechanic, he was a veteran of World War II and later served in Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force before his retirement. He was a member of a VFW post in Oklahoma City and the Rubottom Baptist Church. Mr. Russell enjoyed his grandchildren and family. Survivors include a daughter, Sue Cast of Bethel, Alaska; a brother, Bob Russell of Dover; a granddaughter, Kelly Lawson of Anchorage, Alaska; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Russell was preceded in death by his wife on April 26, 1997; a brother, Willie Russell in 1998; and two sisters, Lorena Auld on July 3, 1990, and Gertie Davis. Interment was in the Leon Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 12, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Mrs. E. Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Zeek, McDonald, Coyle, Bartle, Roberson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1678 Message Board Post: Services for Etta McDonald Zeek of Bristow were Monday, February 1, at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Bristow. Officiating was Rev. Bill Liggett. Mrs. Zeek was born June 17, 1906, in Woodsfield, Ohio, the daughter of Margaret and Archie McDonald, and died January 27, 1999, in Drumright at the age of 92. She moved with her family to Oklahoma in 1918 where her father was a contract rig builder. They later moved to Michigan to farm but returned to Oklahoma where Mrs. Zeek met her future husband, O.B. Zeek. The couple was married in Drumright in 1924, and owned and operated a motel in Marietta from 1949-1951. They purchased the Western Auto Store in Bristow in 1951. Mrs. and Mrs. Zeek sold their business in 1968, after which they spent several years traveling, fishing and visiting relatives. They were both involved with volunteer work at the Nutrition Center and Masonic Lodge. Mrs. Zeek was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bristow, the Mission Action W.M.U., the Order of the Eastern Star in which she was a past Worthy Matron, the Bristow Hobby Club and former member of the Business and Professional Women of Bristow. She is survived by a son, Lynton Zeek of Oilton; three daughters, Etta Marie Coyle of Carrollton, Texas, Neda Martha Bartle of Stillwater, and Verna Mae Roberson of Marietta; a brother, Victor McDonald of Michigan; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mrs. Zeek was preceded in death by her husband; infant son, Billy Ray Zeek; her parents; two brothers and three sisters. Services were under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home of Bristow with interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Wewoka. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 12, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Mrs. E. Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clark, Carothers, Washington, Knowles, Alford, Lovell, Suggs Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1677 Message Board Post: Services for E.L. "Bud" Clark of Leon were Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Leon with Rev. Dwight Hawkins officiating. Born November 1, 1904, at Jimtown, Indian Territory, Mr. Clark died February 9, 1999, in Mercy Health Love County, Marietta, at the age of 94. He was the son of Charles and Lula Carothers Clark. A resident of Love County all of his life, Mr. Clark retired as a lineman from the Red River Valley Rural Electric Association. He also worked with the Love County Election Board for 65 years. Mr. Clark married the former Inez Washington on September 25, 1925. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leon. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and Dee Clark of Ardmore; four daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie and Wendell Knowles of Lone Grove, Martha and Tracy Alford of Cortez, Colorado, Lula Bell and Bill Lovell of Yukon, and Gladys Suggs of Ardmore; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his wife on September 24, 1994; a brother and a sister. Interment in the Leon Cemetery was directed by Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Kelly Bryant, Daren Knowles, Richard Wild, Joe Lee, Dillon Jones and Hank Jones. Honorary bearers were Adrian Frazier, Dallas Taliaferro, Jr., Clifford Harris, Larry Graham and fellow REA employees. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 12, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Mrs. E. Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bettis, Kelly, McCage, Dorn, Rone, Walker, Alford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1676 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Ira Beryl Bettis of Gainesville, Texas, were conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Thackerville. Officiating was Randall Tyler. Mr. Bettis was born February 15, 1909, at Abilene, Texas, and died February 5, 1999, in the Gainesville Memorial Hospital at the age of 89. He was the son of Abb Rufus and Nannie Emaline Kelly Bettis. Mr. Bettis had lived most of his life at Thackerville before moving to Gainesville five years ago. He married Martha McCage on February 14, 1961, at Sherman, Texas. Mr. Bettis was a retired farmer and a well-known fisherman. He was of the Jehovah's Witness belief. He is survived by a brother, L.T. Bettis of San Antonio, Texas; a brother-in-law, Aubrey Dorn of Houston, Texas; and two nieces, Nannette Walker of San Antonio and Othelia Alford of Houston. Mr. Bettis was preceded in death by his wife on December 6, 1975; and two sisters, Effie Lou Dorn in 1998 and Elizabeth Rone in 1987. Services were under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 12, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Mrs. E. Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marquardt, Fuller, Davis, Phelps Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1675 Message Board Post: Services for Lola Fuller Marquardt, 98, were at 1:00 p.m. Monday in the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ringling, with Bro. Burt Jackson officiating. Mrs. Marquardt was born April 17, 1900, at Burneyville, Indian Territory, and died February 5, 1999, in a Ringling nursing home after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Plez and Annie Phelps Davis. Mrs. Marquardt lived in Love County over fifty years before moving to Marlow. She married Sam Fuller in 1927, and he preceded her in death in 1961. She married Howard Marquardt on May 3, 1968, in Iowa Park, Texas, and the couple moved to Ringling. Survivors include her husband of the home; and nieces and nephews. Interment was in the Marlow Cemetery directed by Reser Funeral Home. Bearers were Lyndell Awtrey, J.C. Awtrey, Hershel Wooley, Richard Wooley, R.T. Longest and Tony Lyles. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 12, 1999, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Mrs. E. Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Daughrity, Willis, Parker, Gardner, Tyler, Meeks Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1674 Message Board Post: Services for Eva Daughrity, 93, of Lubbock, Texas, were at 2:00 p.m. March 15 in Immanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. L.E. Laing, pastor, officiating. Mrs. Daughrity was born November 15, 1903, in Franklin County, Alabama, and died March 11, 1997, at her residence. She attended Enville schools and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She and H.C. Daughrity were married July 15, 1924, in Marietta, and he preceded her in death on August 11, 1989. Survivors include two sons, Loyd of Brownfield and Ja. N. of Lake Brownwood; three daughters, Willodene Parker of Houston, Texas, Virginia Tyler of Lubbock and Ann Gardner of Shamrock, Texas; a brother, Gilbert Willis of Enville; a sister, Opal Meeks of Marietta; 24 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 11, 1997, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Mrs. E. Weathers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McEntire, Burkhart, Wenk, Bensley, Davis, Price, Brewer, Harris, Glenn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1673 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Amos Dale McEntire, 65, were Saturday at 4:00 p.m. in Lakeview Cemetery with Rev. Pat Davis officiating. Born July 11, 1928, at Courtney, Mr. McEntire died June 29, 1994, in Gunnison, Colorado. He was the son of Henry A. and Cora Hancock McEntire. Mr. McEntire grew up in Love County and had made his home in Grand Prairie, Texas, for the past 31 years. He had been a truck driver most of his life, currently working for K Trucklines. A veteran of World War II, Mr. McEntire served in the U.S. Navy. He and the former Billie Burkhart were married May 6, 1950, at Marietta. Mr. McEntire was a member of the Bowles Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Billie McEntire of the home in Grand Prairie; a son, Dwain McEntire of Grand Prairie; three daughters, Cynthia Wenk, Beverly Bensley and Debbie Davis, all of Grand Prairie; three brothers, James Ray McEntire of Everett, Washington, David McEntire of Springtown, Texas, and Paul McEntire of Ardmore; two sisters, Virgie Price of Henrietta, Texas, and Hazel Brewer of Arlington, Texas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Burkhart of Marietta; and seven grandchildren. Mr. McEntire was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tammy Janice McEntire on August 19, 1963; and two sisters, Mary Asilee Harris in 1972 and Ruth Glenn in 1986. Services were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers were Jesse Kirk, Ed Dameron, Whistle Sheppler, Carl Foster, Jr. and Joe Miller. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 8, 1994, page 4. Courtesy of Ray and Mrs. E. Weathers.