This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Whitfill Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1565 Message Board Post: Services for Velma Ruth Whitfill, 93, of Ardmore, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, November 22, in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta. Mrs. Whitfill died Monday, November 18, 2002, in Elmbrook Nursing Home, Ardmore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Whitfill, on September 9, 1973. Serivces are under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 22, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Westervelt, Sanders, Liddell, Lester, Anderson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1564 Message Board Post: Services for Marquita Liddell Westervelt, 58, of Marietta, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Duck officiating. Mrs. Westervelt was born October 30, 1944, in Gladewater, Texas, the daughter of Weldon A. and Dorothy M. Liddell Sanders. She died Sunday, November 17, 2002, in Healdton Municipal Hospital, Healdton. Mrs. Westervelt grew up in Love County and returned to this area 15 years ago to make her home. She and Cecil F. Westervelt were married December 1, 1981, in Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Westervelt was a homemaker and also worked in the mobile home business as a cabinet builder. She spent much of her spare time doing volunteer work at the Chickasaw Senior Citizens Center in Ardmore. Mrs. Westervelt was a member of the Church Of The Tabernacle in Marietta. Survivors include her husband, Cecil F. Westervelt of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Christopher J. and Jolela Westervelt of Ardmore and David A. Westervelt of Marietta; a daughter and son-in-law, Melissa A. and Jay A. Lester of Ardmore; and nine grandchildren, Christian A. Westervelt, Cail J. Westervelt, Alycia R. Anderson, Kaitlyn R. Anderson, Richard J. Anderson, Chelsi R. Anderson, Jaymes D. Lester, Kalub S. Lester and Billye J. Lester. Mrs. Westervelt was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Fred D. Sanders. Serving as pallbearers were Greg Serluco, Gary Westervelt, Jay Lester, Jesse Speer, Randy Liddell, Tom Hall, Jim Gaston and Colby Ginn. Interment was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 22, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mitchell, Stewart, Shaw, Renick, Lott, Lane Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1563 Message Board Post: Services for Barbara A. Mitchell, 64, of Marietta, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 18, at the Enville Community Church, Enville, with the Rev. Don Keizor and the Rev. Kenneth Shelton officiating. Mrs. Mitchell was born May 20, 1938, in the Legate Community, Love County, the daughter of Bill and Beatrice Shaw Stewart. She died Thursday, November 14, 2002, in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. She had lived in the Legate community and the Enville community where she attended school and had made her home in Marietta for a number of years. A homemaker, Mrs. Mitchell had been employed by the Cookie Factory in Marietta for 20 years, 10 years as a packer and 10 years in the outlet store. She and Melvin T. Mitchell were married October 18, 1958, at the Alvin Hilton residence in Marietta. Mrs. Mitchell attended the Enville Community Church. Survivors include her husband, Melvin T. Mitchell of the home; a son, Todd S. Mitchell of Stringtown; five brothers, Calvin Stewart of Oklahoma City, Ray Stewart of Parlier, California, J.T. Stewart of Haywood, California, Bill Stewart of Ardmore and Wendyl Stewart of Lebanon; a sister, Marcella Renick of Marietta; a granddaughter, Chellsey Lott of Marietta; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Melissa Ann Mitchell on January 24, 1967; a sister, Ann Lane; and two brothers, Donald Stewart and Ralph Stewart. Pallbearers were Buddy Robinson, C.A. Robinson, Jeff Willis, Ronnie Willis, Sonny Mobley and Randall Harris. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Hobson, James Segler, Kenneth Peery and Larry Jones. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 22, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bates, Franklin, McLemore, Altom, Ethridge, Caldwell, McConnell, Mitchell, Hamman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1562 Message Board Post: Services for Junia "June" Mae Franklin Bates, 74, of Marietta, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, at the Addington Baptist Church with Manuel Macks officiating. Mrs. Bates was born July 27, 1928, in Addington, the daughter of R.B. and Bessie McLemore Franklin. She died Monday, November 18, 2002, at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Ardmore. Born and raised in Addington, Mrs. Bates was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Dennis of the home; a daughter, Delores "Dody" Altom of Duncan; a son, David Bates of Marlow; six grandchildren, Larry Ethridge, Carrie Caldwell, Terry McConnell and Jody Mitchell, Tiffany and Elisha Bates; and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bates was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Diana Hamman, and a grandson, Jimmy Ray Mitchell. Pallbearers were Larry Ethridge, Terry McConnell, Jody Mitchell, Pat Webb, Blackie Webb and Jimmy Evans. Interment was in the Addington Cemetery, under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home, Comanche. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 22, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carter, Holland, White Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1561 Message Board Post: "In Memory of O.J. Carter" October 12, 1914-July 21, 2002 "O.J. was born in a two-room log house near Burneyville. He was the son of Onie J. and Dora Holland Carter. By the time he was eight years old he was going to the field picking cotton to help buy his school clothes and supplies. He finished the 12th grade at Burneyville and went to Southeastern College in Durant at the age of 19. While in college, he lost his dad and had to take over the farming to make a living for his mother and five siblings. He farmed a while and eventually quit and went to work in the oil fields. Later he worked for Waco Turner on what is now Falconhead Resort. He went to California in the late thirties to get a better job. In 1942 he returned to Oklahoma to take his mother and his two brothers, who were still at home, back to California with him. He provided for us all those years and we love him dearly for that. Although he had no children of his own, he loved his nieces and nephews. I will never forget him and what he did for us." His sister, Euna Jane White

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cochran, Wilson, Askew, Mitchell, Gollan, Billingsley, Batson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1560 Message Board Post: Services for Hazel Love Cochran, 89, of Marietta, will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 18, in the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Marietta, with the Rev. Craig Rutherford officiating. Mrs. Cochran was born February 2, 1913, at Enville, the daughter of Ester Ruel and Dora Askew Wilson. She died Tuesday, October 15, 2002, in Mercy Health-Love County Hospital, in Marietta. A resident of Love County all of her life, Mrs. Cochran was a homemaker and also was employed as a clerk at McGehee's Variety and Harris' Variety in Marietta. She and Roy Lee Cochran were married April 19, 1930, at the First Christian Church in Marietta and he preceded her in death on May 6, 1990. An active member of Marietta's First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Mrs. Cochran planted and cared for the flowers at the church. She also volunteered at the Texoma Christian Camp. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry L. and Alice Cochran of Marietta; a daughter and son-in-law, June and Frank Mitchell of Marietta; two brothers, Melvin Wilson of Pryor and Howard Wilson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; six grandchildren, Chris Cochran, Carl Cochran, Curtis Cochran, Cathy Gollan, Paul Mitchell and Terry Mitchell; 10 great-grand-children and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cochran was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Irene Billingsley and Violet Batson; and four brothers, Gerld Wilson, Dell Wilson, David Wilson and Em Wilson. Pallbearers will be Jack Drennan Jr., Frank Lambert, Sam Knight, Harold Wegner, Rick Brannan and Steven Burrage. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Tom O'Connor, the First Christian Church membership, and the staff of Lake Country Nursing Center. Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 18, 2002, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Escobedo; Brown; Romero; Franks; Harper-Shores, Harper; Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1559 Message Board Post: Marriage Licenses Issued: None Divorces Granted: Priscilla M. Escobedo vs. Juan Escobedo Kay L. Brown vs. Timothy Wayne Brown Catherine Marie Romero vs. Frederick Douglas Romero Tammy Lorraine Franks vs. Raymond Allen Franks Marta Kathryn Harper-Shores vs. Perry Dewayne Harper Probate: In the matter of: The Estate of Florence C. Smith, Deceased Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 18, 2002, page 3.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morgan, Hale, Hess, Wilson, Coker Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1558 Message Board Post: Cole and Jade Morgan of Muenster, Texas, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Ceely Paige, on May 13, 2003, at Denton Community Hospital in Denton, Texas. Ceely weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long. She joins a brother, Ethan, 7. Grandparents are Gary and Carol Morgan of Thackerville, Joel and Leigh Hale and Keith and Donna Hess, all of Saint Jo, Texas. Great-grandparents are Sam and Bonnie Wilson of Coleman, Texas, Betty Coker of Nocona, Texas, Ina Hale of Saint Jo, Lucy Hess of Muenster, and Hazel Morgan of Thackerville. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 11, 2003, page 11.

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/1468.2.1 Message Board Post: Fran Thanks for your help. Mitchell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shankles Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1557 Message Board Post: Lindsey Shankles, a student at Marietta High School, has been nominated to "Who's Who Among American High School Students." Lindsey is in the top five percent of students who have achieved academic excellence and will have their biography printed in the 37th Edition, along with an opportunity to receive college scholarship money. She is the daughter of Kent and Tonja Shankles of Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 18, 2003, page 6. This article included a small photo of the lovely Ms. Shankles.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dillard, Freeman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1556 Message Board Post: The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation recently named Jack Dillard as Ag Communicator of the Year. Dillard, a former Marietta resident, now living in Waskom, Texas, received the award recently at the Farm Bureau's annual convention. He has written an agriculture and rural interest column for The Times, a daily newspaper in Shreveport, Louisiana, for 43 years. Dillard has missed only one column since he began writing as farm director and farm reporter for KWKH in 1959. Before entering the media profession, he was a county agriculture agent for Cooke and Gregg counties in Texas. "This is the first time and probably the one time that an award has singled out the newspaper column," Dillard said. "It humbled me and thrilled me." Dillard is the son of Mrs. Jack Dillard Sr. and the late Jack Dillard Sr. Born and raised in Marietta, he is a graduate of Marietta High School and Oklahoma State University. He and his wife, Burniece Freeman Dillard, also a former Love County resident and graduate of Meadowbrook School, have four children and eight grandchildren. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 18, 2003, page 5.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King, Wilfong, Bowles, Daniel Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1555 Message Board Post: Craig and Addy King of Midland, Texas, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Kennedy Elaine, on July 7, 2003, at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland. Kennedy weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Dwight and Vickie King of Marietta and Danny and Janie Wilfong of Wagoner. Great-grandparents are Bill and Lorene Wilfong of Fort Smith, Arkansas, James and Patsy Bowles of Wagoner, Joe and Reba Daniel of Stonewall, and Alta King of Edmond. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 18, 2003, page 5.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rambo, Schilreff, Barnes Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1554 Message Board Post: Jessica Rambo of Ada and Jason Schilreff of Moore have announced their plans to be married on August 16, at 6 p.m., in the Trinity Baptist Church, Ada, with Chris Snowden and Tobin Jackson officiating. The bride-elect is the daughter of Barbara Rambo of Ada and the granddaughter of Billy and Catherine Rambo of Marietta. She graduated from Ada High School in 2000. Miss Rambo is now attending East Central University where she is in her senior year, studying human resources counseling with a minor in sign interpretation. Mr. Schilreff is the son of Bob and Sharon Schilreff of Moore and Debra Barnes of Denver. He is a 1998 graduate of West Moore High School and is now on the management team of Camp Walk on Water, a youth church camp in Stuart. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 18, 2003, page 5. This announcement included a photo of the couple.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crowley, Barbee, Hembree, Vinson Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1553 Message Board Post: Elizabeth Irene Crowley of San Antonio, Texas, and Jared Gene Hembree of Marietta were united in marriage by pastor Todd Salzwedel in a double-ring ceremony Saturday, June 21, at 2 p.m. at the Lake Murray Chapel. The bride is the daughter of Paul Crowley of San Antonio. She is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Crowley of San Antonio and Irene Barbee of Mission, Texas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randell Hembree of Marietta. He is the grandson of Mary Hembree of Marietta and the late J.W. Hembree, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Vinson of Ardmore. The Chapel was decorated with Greek columns topped with lavender wisteria and entwined with English ivy and lights. Vocalist for the ceremony was Amye Lambert. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory floor-length beaded gown with diamond cut-outs and bows on the back of the bodice. She wore a shoulder-length beaded veil and carried a bouquet of ivory flowers accented with English ivy. Matron of honor was Allison McGurk of San Antonio, friend of the bride. She wore a soft lavender floor-length gown with matching shawl and carried an ivory and lavender bouquet. Amanda Elena Crowley and Shannon Eileen Crowley of Dallas, nieces of the bride, served as flower girls. The ring bearer was David Gilchrist Crowley III of Dallas, nephew of the bride. Best man was Shawn Thogmartin of Marietta, friend of the groom. Serving as ushers were Chet Vinson of Ardmore and Kelly Hembree, uncles of the groom. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Holiday Inn. Lindzie Hembree served punch, and Chelsi Cox and Nikki Fox served the cakes. Serving as attendant for the guest book was Lindzie Hembree of Marietta. After a wedding trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the couple is at home in Ardmore. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, July 11, 2003, page 5. This article included a photo of Mr. & Mrs. Jared Gene Hembree.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robinson, Minyard, McMillin, Myers, Shilling, Waldrup Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1552 Message Board Post: "We're Welcoming An Addition" Chad & Courtnie Robinson announce the birth of their daughter, Blakelie Lynne Robinson, April 9, 2003. She was born at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Ardmore and weighed 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her grandparents are C.A. & Twana Robinson and Derrie and Lora Minyard, all of Enville. Great-grandparents are Thelma McMillin and Jo Minyard of Enville and Ron and Sharon Myers of Lebanon. Great-great-grandparents are Edith Shilling of Enville and Ollie Waldrup of Lebanon. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 18, 2003, page 5. This birth announcement included a photo of the new baby.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Black, Seele, Emerson, Thames Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1551 Message Board Post: Kylene Michelle Black and William "Kyle" Seele are engaged to be married July 19, at Marietta's First Baptist Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Black, Burneyville. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David Black, Burneyville, and Mrs. Willie Emerson, Wilson. A 1997 graduate of Turner High School, Kylene received her bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 2002. She is an offshore production engineer for BP Exploration & Production in Houston, Texas. Kyle graduated from Texas A&M University in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. While there, he was active in the Corps of Cadets and Ross Volunteers. He is a turnaround planning engineer at the BP Texas City Refinery. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Seele, Houston, and the grandson of Mrs. Margaret Thames, Galveston. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 18, 2003, page 5. This announcement included a photo of the couple.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cox, Jacobs, Ashley, White, Howard Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1550 Message Board Post: Tracey Marie Cox and Jason Wayne Jacobs were united in marriage by Jeremy Parham in a wedding ceremony on August 1, at the Christ Community Church in Ardmore. The bride is the daughter of Bill and Vickie Cox of Overbrook. She is the granddaughter of J.W. Ashley of Ardmore and the late Betty Jo Ashley, and the late E.R. Cox and Edith Mae Cox. The groom is the son of David and Mary Jacobs of Marietta. He is the grandson of David and Anna Sue Jacobs of Marietta, Dan and Brooksie White of Granbury, Texas, and the late Sidney Howard. The church was decorated with two cathedral candelabras and an arch adorned with purple wisteria and tulle. Music for the ceremony was provided by Daniel Oyler of Ardmore; Amy Crawford of Frisco, Texas; and Megan Turner of Dallas, both sorority sisters of the bride. The bride wore an organza fabric, scooped neck gown featuring an A-line with an emplire waist and a sweep train. The bodice was adorned with pearls and beadwork. Her waist-length veil was accented with pearls, and she carried a bouquet of purple hydrangea with purple and white rannaculus. Maid of honor was Melissa Williams of Sherman, Texas, sorority sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Brandie Henderson of Durant, friend of the bride, and Sarah Bland of Madill, sorority sister of the bride. Each wore a Victorian lilac dress and carried a bouquet of daisies. Best man was Zack Humphrey of Durant. Groomsmen were Corey Speer of Odessa, Texas and Scott Cochran of San Antonio, Texas. Ushers and candlelighters were Kyler Jacobs of Marietta, brother of the groom, and Jesse Speer of Marietta. Attending the guest book were Carra Spigner and Tammy Blankenship of Durant, sorority sisters of the bride. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the church. Servers included Jackie Gregory of Imperial, California, Mattie Mackey of Irving, Texas, and Monica Thornton of Bennington, sorority sisters of the bride. The bride is a 1997 graduate of Marietta High School, and graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in May 2002. She is currently employed as a language arts teacher at S&S Middle School in Sadler, Texas. The groom is a 2000 graduate of Marietta High School and is currently a junior at SOSU. He is employed at Jacobs' Used Cars in Marietta. After a wedding trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, the couple is at home in Durant. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, August 22, 2003, page 5. The article includes a photo of Mr. & Mrs. Jason Wayne Jacobs.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: White, Horton, Odom Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1549 Message Board Post: After the completion and defense of his dissertation, Ira Lee White was granted a doctoral degree in education administration by Oklahoma State University at the Summer Graduate College Hooding Ceremony on August 1. He received the educational doctorate degree from the School of Education and was hooded by his advisor and chair of his research committee, Dr. Adrienne Hyle. White graduated as valedictorian from Meadowbrook High School near Marietta in May 1958. He graduated summa cum laude from Central State College in Edmond in July 1961, receiving a bachelor of arts and English education degree. White was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He began teaching at Sapulpa High School shortly before his 21st birthday. White received a master of teaching degree with a major in art from Central State College in June 1964 and was again summa cum laude. He also served as a teaching fellow at Central State College from August 1963 to June 1964. Employed by the Department of Defense Overseas Education System in August 1964 to the present, White worked in Labrador, Germany, Cuba and England. The son of Alamito White and the late Lee White, family members attending the ceremony at Gallagher-Iba Arena on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater were his mother, Alamito; sister, Janie Horton; brother, Harodl White; wife, Joan; and daughter, Jennifer Odom of Maryland. His son, John Mark White of Tampa, Florida, was unable to attend. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, August 22, 2003, page 6. This article was accompanied by a photo of Dr. White.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1548 Message Board Post: The family of Staff Sergeant Justin Long received word of their loved one's safety from his superior officer. Major Michael F. Rothermel, Commander of the 410 AEW Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron of the U.S. Air Force, sent a letter to Natalie Long about her husband's work in a classified site in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In the letter, Maj. Rothermel encourages the family and assures them of his expectations to bring their soldier home safely. SSgt. Long, who attended Thackerville School, and graduated from high school at Bonham, Texas, has been in the military a number of years. He reenlisted for his third time early this year. He comes from a military family and his brother, Captain Jeffrey S. Long, serves in the Army. Long is the son of Larry Long of Thackerville and Linda Long of Dodge City, Texas. He and his wife reside in San Antonio, Texas, where she is working to complete a law degree. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 25, 2003, page 8. This article included a photo of SSgt. Long.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sullivan, Clark, Hilton, Balch Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1547 Message Board Post: Staff Sergeant Christy Sullivan joined the Air Force at the age of 18. After basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, she was stationed at Moody AFB in Valdosta, Georgia. SSgt. Sullivan has served overseas duty in Korea, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Kyrgstan. She is now deployed with Operation Iraqi Freedom in Qatar. SSgt. Sullivan and her husband, Staff Sergeant Shane Sullivan, are stationed at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City. She is the daughter of Pat and Jerry Balch, Marietta, and Jay Clark, Florida, and the granddaughter of Alvin and Vera Hilton, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 25, 2003, page 8. *SSgt. Christy Sullivan is also the granddaughter of Don and Merlene Clark.