This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hartman-Ainciburu, Mangan, Loving, Hartman, Embry, Rodgers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1585 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Nelda N. Hartman-Ainciburu, 79, of California, were held Tuesday, December 3, in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Bakersfield, California. Mrs. Hartman-Ainciburu was born May 26, 1923, in Leon, the daughter of Arthur and Lee Boswell Hartman. She died Thursday, November 28, 2002, in Bakersfield. Survivors include a daughter, Myrna Mangan of Bakersfield; a grandson, Tony Mangan of Bakersfield; and two great-grand-children; a sister, Lojuana Loving of Leon; a brother, Frank Hartman of Fort Worth, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hartman-Ainciburu was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Jewell Hartman on April 16, 1915, Lillian Hartman-Rodgers on March 28, 1960, and Mildred Hartman-Embry in 1984; and three brothers, George "Son" Hartman in 1991, Robert "Bob" Hartman in 2000, and Foy Van "App" Hartman in 1985. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 13, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Caldwell, Hampton, Woodward, Plant, Willis, Merigian Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1584 Message Board Post: Services for D.B. "Candy" Caldwell, 85, of Clovis, California, were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 2, at Boice Funeral Home, Clovis. Mr. Caldwell was born May 17, 1917, in Oklahoma, the son of Buck and Julia Caldwell. He died Monday, November 25, 2002, in Clovis. He worked on a ranch all of his life until he retired in 1982. Mr. Caldwell stayed active and served as a crossing guard at Jefferson Elementary School in Clovis for 11 years. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Faye, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Virgil and Rose Marie Caldwell of Fresno, California; three daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Carroll Hampton of Clovis, Glynda and Richard Woodward of Clovis and Donna and Alan Plant of San Jose, California; a brother, Jack Caldwell of Oklahoma; nine grand-children and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Caldwell was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Shirley Willis; a grandson, Sammy Willis; and a great-grandson, Gage Merigian. Interment was held at Clovis District Cemetery, under the direction of Boice Funeral Home, Clovis. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 13, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lemons, McDonald, Higgins, Fullingim, Robinson Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1583 Message Board Post: James and Mary Kathleen Lemons of Marietta are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Kathleen Lemons, on November 11, 2002, at Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. Madison weighed five pounds, five ounces and was 17 inches long. Grandparents are Clifton and Eyvonna Lemons of Leon and Earl and Judy McDonald of Ardmore. Great-grandparents are Jack and Claudell Higgins of Marietta, Anne McDonald of Ardmore and Christine Fullingim of Ardmore. Great-great-grandmother is Madge Robinson of Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 13, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Orr, Dodd, Douthit, Vinson, Millhouse Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1582 Message Board Post: Vinson and Cheryl Orr of Frederick are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Paige Lauren Orr, on November 23, 2002, at Southwestern Medical Center in Lawton. Paige weighed eight pounds, one ounce and was 20 inches long. She joins a sibling, Brooke Nikol Orr, 3. Grandparents are Joe and Brenda Orr of Tishomingo, Ronnie and Connie Dodd of Duncan and Melvin and Jeannie Douthit of Rush Springs. Great-grandparents are Maxine Orr of Madill, Marshall and Mary Vinson of Marietta and Will and Mary Millhouse of Rush Springs. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 13, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Taylor, Parlin, McCage, Linderman, Bridwell, Thomason, Bowers, Land, Cannon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1581 Message Board Post: Graveside services for James "J.J." Johnson, 46, of Thackerville, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, in the Petersburg Cemetery, with the Rev. Leo Taylor officiating. Mr. Johnson was born December 8, 1955, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Eugene and Elsie Carol Taylor Johnson. He died Saturday, December 7, 2002, in Marietta. He and Trudy Parlin were married October 8, 1979, in Gainesville, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Trudy Johnson of the home; three daughters, Janetta McCage of Oklahoma City; Noel Linderman and Staci Bridwell of Thackerville; two sons, Darrell Linderman of Keller, Texas, and Bucky Linderman of Marietta; four granddaughters, Kristi McCage, Lindsay Linderman, Darsey Bridwell and Stephanie Linderman; four brothers, Ronnie Thomason and Donnie Thomason of Gainesville, Farlin Thomason of Wilson and Earnest Johnson of Lindsay; two half-brothers, Rick Thomason and Willie Thomason, both of Ripley, Tennessee; and three half-sisters, Debra Bowers, Patsy Land and Toni Cannon, all of Ripley. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents; and a half-sister, Sharon Thomason. Pallbearers were Darrell Linderman, Bucky Linderman, Randy Voyles, David West, Travis Thomason and Anthony Woods. Services were under the direction of Spivey's Reser Funeral Home of Ringling. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 13, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bell, Marion, Stubbs, Kilcrease Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1580 Message Board Post: Services for James Bell, 72, of Thackerville, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, December 6, in the Temple Baptist Church, Gainesville, with Dr. Eddie Chennault officiating. Mr. Bell was born August 17, 1930, in Loves Valley, the son of James Oscar and Dottie Marion Bell. He died Thursday, December 5, 2002, at Denton Regional Hospital, Denton, Texas. He and Polly Stubbs were married January 28, 1948, in Gainesville. A member of Temple Baptist Church, Mr. Bell servied as a deacon. He was a charter member of the Gainesville FFA and worked as an installer and repairman for Bell Telephone for 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Polly Bell of Thackerville; a son, Danny Bell of Plano, Texas; three grandchildren, Natalie Bell, Jeffrey Bell and Chad Kilcrease; and two brothers, Dub Bell and Joe Bell, both of Marietta. Mr. Bell was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Diane Kilcrease. Pallbearers were Bobby Scott, Robbie Peyrot, Joe Nichols, John Kent, Delmo Wylie and Dan Holder. Honorary pallbearer was Dennis Lopez. Interment was in the McAlester Cemetery, Overbrook, under the direction of Clement-Keel Funeral Home, Gainesville. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church Building Fund or Thackerville FFA, P.O. Box 377, Thackerville, OK 73459. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 13, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1579 Message Board Post: Marine Corps Pvt. Rusty A. Smith, son of Debbie Smith of Weatherford and Larry W. Smith of Burneyville, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, in San Diego, California. The recruit successfully completed 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Smith and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a.m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition tot he physical conditioning program, Smith spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. He and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps' core values - honor, courage and commitment, and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. Smith and fellow recruits ended the training phase with "The Crucible," a 54-hour team effort, problem solving evolution which culminated with an emotional ceremony in which the recruits were presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and were addressed as "Marines" for the first time since boot camp began. Smith is a 2002 graduate of Turner High School. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, December 13, 2002, page 5.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Breaux; Tibbs Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1578 Message Board Post: Marriage Licenses Issued: Troy Dale Farris Jr., 21, and Tiffiny Nicole Breaux, 21, both of Marietta. Divorces Granted: Daryl Ray Tibbs vs. Linda Sue Tibbs

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roe, Dahl, McCoy, Beck, Griffin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1577 Message Board Post: Services for Sylvia LaVone Roe, 77, of Dallas, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville, Texas. Mrs. Roe was born February 23, 1926, in Marietta, and died Wednesday, July 9, 2003. She worked for World Missionary Evangelism and various real estate firms. Survivors include a daughter, Dianne Dahl of Nolanville, Texas; four grandchildren, Angela McCoy, Joel Ray and Jennifer and Michael Roe; two step-grandchildren, Megan and Chris Dahl; six great-grandchildren, Brandon and Koby Beck, Kaleb and Alex McCoy and Austin and Wesley Roe; four step-great-grandchildren, Colette Dahl, Alexandria, Tabitha and Eric McCoy; and two brothers, Warren and Vernon Griffin, both of Marietta. Mrs. Roe was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Benjamin Wesley Roe on December 11, 2001; and a son, Johnny Wayne Roe on April 6, 2003. Interment was in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, under the direction of Jaynes Memorial Chapel, Duncanville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Cystinosis Foundation, Increasing Faith Church or the charity of your choice. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 18, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Forshaw, Ellis, Hogan, Henderson, Ford, Whitner, Jones, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1576 Message Board Post: Graveside services for W.M. Red Forshaw, 73, formerly a Falconhead resident, were held at 3 p.m., Friday, July 11, in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. Mr. Forshaw was born December 2, 1929, in Purdon, Texas, the son of Walter Edward and Autavia Vietta Ellis Forshaw. He died Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at his home in Graham, Texas. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Forshaw served in the Korean War. He and Pat Hogan were married July 31, 1981, in Cedar Hill, Texas. Mr. Forshaw moved to Graham in 1991 from East Texas. He retired from the General Motors Plant in Arlington, Texas, in 1983. Mr. Forshaw was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ, Men's Golf Association at the Graham Country Club, VFW Post 8567, and a lifetime member of the Auto Workers Union. Survivors include his wife, Pat of Graham; four daughters and sons-in-law, Amy Henderson of Cedar Hill, Ann and Johnny Ford of Graham, Dawna and Mike Whitner of Mansfield, Texas, and Denise and Bobby Jones of Ocala, Florida; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Forshaw was preceded in death by two sons, Wesley Michael Forshaw in 1996 and Joel Keith Smith in 2003. Services were under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home, Graham. Memorial contributions may be made to the Graham Regional Hospice, 523 Elm Street, Graham, TX 76450. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 18, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Knapp, Campbell, Hearron, Ward, Hames, Kerley, Stewart, Nicodemus, Sanders, Feld, Deaton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1575 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Gladys Irene Knapp, 92, of Marietta, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17, in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, with the Rev. James Watson officiating. Mrs. Knapp was born September 11, 1910, at Leon, the daughter of John Robert and Lillie Hearron Campbell. She died Monday, July 14, 2003, at Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. She had lived most of her life in Courtney and Duncan. A 1929 graduate of Zaneis High School, Mrs. Knapp received a bachelor's degree from Southeastern State College, Durant. She taught school at Courtney and Duncan, retiring after 38 years. Mrs. Knapp was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ardmore. She and her husband spent much of their time assisting elderly individuals in the church congregation. Survivors include a son, Roy Knapp of Comanche; two daughters, Georgia Anne Ward of Wylie, Texas, and Dorothy Hames of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Elva Kerley and Margaret Stewart, both of Marietta; two special sisters by marriage, Juanita Nicodemus of Ardmore and Rozelle Campbell of Marietta; eight grandchildren, Karen Sanders, Mark Ward, Paula Feld, Daryl Knapp, Cheryl Deaton, Dickie Hames, Randy Hames and Ronnie Hames; 18 great-grand-children and 10 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Knapp was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Clark Lowe in June 1940; second husband, Victor Knapp on July 14, 1989; three brothers, Jim Campbell, Larkin Campbell and Bob Campbell; and two sisters, Jo Walker and Mary Lou Campbell. Serivces were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 18, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kendall, Barnes, Russell, Ross Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1574 Message Board Post: Services for Woodrow W. Kendall, 89, of Leon, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, in the Leon Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwight Hawkins officiating. Mr. Kendall was born February 27, 1914, at Jimtown, the son of John B. and Lela Barnes Kendall. He died Thursday, July 10, 2003, in Whispering Oaks health care facility, Ardmore. A resident of Leon all of his life, Mr. Kendall was a farmer and rancher. He and Ola Russell were married September 25, 1943, in Gainesville, Texas, and she preceded him in death on October 3, 2002. Mr. Kendall was a member of the Leon Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Billie Jo and James Ross of Garland, Texas; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Kendall was also preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and a brother. Pallbearers were Jim Ross, Jeremy Ross, Richard Ross, David Ross, Kevin Thomas and Johnny Tittle. Honorary pallbearers were Quentin Russell, Dallas "Boog" Taliaferro, Alvie Reed and Don Reed. Interment was in the Leon Cemetery, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 18, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Frodsham, Thomason; Helton, Howard; Clifton, Sanchez; Holt; Hallum Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1573 Message Board Post: Marriage Licenses Issued: Vernon Leroy Frodsham, 21, and Kristina Marshel Thomason, 20, both of Marietta Matthew Thomas Helton, 24, and Chrystal Lanette Howard, 23, both of Gainesville, Texas Divorces Granted: Karrie Diane Clifton vs. Jaime Sanchez Laura Ann Holt vs. Wendell Everett Holt Ramona Ann Hallum vs. Rayford Wayne Hallum

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Parlin, Clements, Linderman, McCage, Bridwell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1572 Message Board Post: Memorial services for Trudy Jean Johnson, 56, of Thackerville, were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, in Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, in Marietta, with Ellen Taylor officiating. Mrs. Johnson was born June 18, 1946, in Lone Grove, the daughter of Homer and Mattie Faye Clements Parlin. She died Monday, March 31, 2003, in Mercy Health Love County, Marietta. She had been a resident of Thackerville since 1986. She and James A. Johnson were married October 8, 1979, in Gainesville. He preceded her in death December 7, 2002. Mrs. Johnson attended Lone Grove Public School. She worked at Weber Aircraft in Gainesville, and retired after 19 years. Mrs. Johnson was a lifetime auxiliary member of VFW 1922 in Gainesville. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include two sons, Darrell Wade Linderman of Keller, Texas and Danny Lee (Bucky) Linderman of Marietta; three daughters, Janetta Leigh McCage of Oklahoma City, Noel Jeanee Linderman and Staci Eulene Bridwell, both of Thackerville; and one brother, Dwight Homer Parlin of Plano; four grandchildren, Kristi Nichole McCage, Darsey Faye Bridwell, Lindsay Suzanne Linderman and Stefanie Cheyenne Linderman. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents. Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 4, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Buenting, Phariss, Jones, Young, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1571 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Korbin Blaine Buenting, four-months-old, of Marietta, were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 3, in the Burneyville Cemetery, with Tony Ramon officiating. Korbin was born November 21, 2002, in Ardmore, the son of Brian Paul and Charity Kaye Phariss Buenting. He died Monday, March 31, 2003, in Mercy Health-Love County Hospital, Marietta. Survivors include his parents, Brian and Charity of the home; a brother, Kyle Buenting of the home; a sister, Courtney Buenting of the home; grandparents, Richard and Sue Jones of Burneyville and Gary and Hope Phariss of Dickson; a great-grandmother, Betty Phariss of Chickasha; a great-great-grandmother, Annie Mae Young of Dickson; an aunt and two uncles. Korbin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas Smith. Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 4, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walden, Borah, Molina, Donahoe, Eppler, Martin, Jay Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1570 Message Board Post: Services for Jimmy J. Walden, 79, of Centerville, Texas, were held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 28, in the Bates-Rolf Funeral Chapel, DeKalb, Texas, with the Rev. Wayne Frazier and Lynn Blair officiating. Mr. Walden was born December 1, 1923, in Marietta, the son of Judge Asa and Exa Walden. He died Monday, March 24, 2003, in a Bryan, Texas hospital. A truck driver by trade, Mr. Walden served in World War II in the 45th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a rodeo cowboy, a Scottish Rite and a Shriner. Mr. Walden attended North Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Alma of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Bob Borah of Normangee, Texas, and Kim and Andy Molina of Kaufman, Texas; a son, Steven Walden of Lancaster, Texas; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and Don Donahoe of Medford, Oregon, and Sue and Harold Eppler of Lebanon; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. Mr. Walden was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Jo Martin and Helen Jay. Interment was in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Texas, under the direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home, DeKalb, Texas. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 4, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lee, Jones, Gray, Allen, Renzelman, Randolph, Smith, Watson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1569 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Nora Gray Jones Lee, 98, of Wilson, were held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, in Hewitt Cemetery, Wilson, with the Rev. Billy D. Smith officiating. Mrs. Lee was born January 2, 1905, at Folsom, Indian Territory, the daughter of John B. and Louisa Allen Gray. She died Sunday, March 30, 2003, in Wilson. She grew up at Simon where she attended school. She and W. Arvel Jones were married at Simon in 1925. For many years, Mrs. Lee lived in Pampa, Texas, where she was a caregiver. She returned to this area in 1975. Mrs. Lee had been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for 69 years. Survivors include a daughter, Ozella Renzelman of Wilson; a son, Leo Jones of Healdton; two sisters, Lou Gray and Grace Randolph of San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lee was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Paula Jeane Jones on January 5, 1946; a grandson, Larry Wayne Jones on November 19, 1998; a great-grandson, Shane Smith; a sister, Mae Watson; and four brothers, O.L. Gray Sr., Ed Gray, J.B. Gray and Bill Gray. Serivces were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Wilson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 1100 NW 4th Street, Wilson, OK 73463. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 4, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bruce, Oliphant, Ramsey, Thames, Deck Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1568 Message Board Post: Graveside services for George William Bruce, 40, of Marietta, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, in the Jimtown Cemetery with the Rev. Ronnie Harris officiating. Dutch Knowles presented the eulogy. Mr. Bruce was born May 9, 1962, in Wilson, the son of Herman Dale and Virginia Sue Oliphant Bruce. He died Sunday, March 30, 2003, in Marietta. He had been a resident of Love County most of his life. Survivors include his parents, Herman Dale and Virginia Sue Bruce of Marietta; a brother, Buddy Bruce of Marietta; three sisters, Betty Ramsey of Gainesville, Texas, Gracie Thames of Fort Worth, Texas, and Robin Deck of Lone Grove; and his grandmother, Audry Oliphant of Gainesville. Mr. Bruce was preceded in death by his grandfather. Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 4, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robertson, King, Mobley, Varner, Kittrell, Beeler, London, Taylor, Condiff Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1567 Message Board Post: Services for Fred Robertson, 87, of Marietta, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, in the First United Methodist Church, Marietta, with the Rev. Tony Caro officiating. Mr. Robertson was born December 21, 1915, in Gainesville, Texas, the son of Arch and Mamie M. King Robertson. He died Thursday, March 27, 2003, in Southwestern Medical Center, Lawton. A resident of Love County most of his life, Mr. Robertson was a rancher and also worked at Robertson's Hams for several years before retiring. He and Miriam Mobley were married November 14, 1936, in Marietta. Mr. Robertson was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Marietta. Survivors include his wife, Miriam Robertson of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Denny Robertson of the home and Archie and Jane Robertson of Wichita Falls, Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Gail Varner of Walters and Becky and Hank Kittrell of Ardmore; two brothers, V.B. "Tup" Robertson and Gene Robertson of Marietta; a sister, Mary Beeler of Marietta; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Robertson was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Bill Robertson, John Robertson, Archie Robertson, Pope Robertson and infant Alvin Robertson; and a sister, Dorothy London. Serving as pallbearers were four grandsons, Pat Varner, Tim Robertson, Terry Taylor and Jeff Condiff, along with Kent Shankles and Hank Kittrell. Interment was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 4, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fenn Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1566 Message Board Post: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Donald G. Fenn, son of Gary and Jennifer Fenn of Marietta, recently received his second Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for three years of outstanding service at U.S. Naval Station Rota, Spain. While serving as an aviation fuels branch assistant supervisor, Fenn used his administrative skills to manage 11 military and 11 local nationals. He also ensured the safe and efficient issuance of more than 75 million gallons of aviation fuel and sustained his command's mission readiness through various maintenance jobs. His efforts saved the Navy more than $20,000 in repair costs. Fenn joined the Navy in February 1990. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 4, 2003, page 4.