This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Grisham, Rice, Johnson, Woodall, Stewart Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1530 Message Board Post: Services for William Leonard Grisham, 75, of Marietta, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 11, in Marietta's First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tommy Higle officiating. Mr. Grisham was born February 3, 1927, in Howard Ridge, Missouri, the son of William Edward and Lois Ruth Rice Grisham. He died Tuesday, January 7, 2003, in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. He had been a resident of Marietta since 1960, moving here from Madill. Raised at Mountain Home, Arkansas, Mr. Grisham attended school in Gainesville, Missouri. He and Patsy C. Johnson were married April 9, 1949, in Mountain Home. The couple also made their home in Kansas for six years and at Marlow and Blanchard. Mr. Grisham was employed as a superintendent in the natural gas industry. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal and was recognized as an M1 Rifle Sharpshooter. Mr. Grisham was a member of the Marietta School Ag Booster Club and the Marietta Athletic Booster Club and served as swine superintendent for the Love County Jr. Livestock Show for many years. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Grisham of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Marty and Linda Grisham of Marietta; a daughter and son-in-law, JoEllen and Robert Woodall of Marietta; a brother, Arthur J. Grisham of Mountain Home; four grandchildren, Michael Woodall, Melissa Stewart, Eric Grisham and Mignon Grishom; and a great-granddaughter, Kayla Woodall. Mr. Grisham was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers were Michael Woodall, Barry Stewart, Eric Grisham, Steve Bell, Mike Plunkett and Mark Bassinger. Honorary pallbearers were John Beck, Paul Riley, Jack Plunkett, George Clifton, Eddie and Margaret Sampson, Jesse Kirk, Leon Brown, Richard Cain, Pearl Campbell and Marie Hood. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonard Grisham Athletic Scholarship Fund in care of First National Bank, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 17, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Spiller, Lawrence, Fenn, Balch Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1529 Message Board Post: Memorial services for Mary Edna Miller, 70, of Burneyville, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 11, at the Falconhead Christian Fellowship Chapel, with the Rev. Tony Caro officiating. Mrs. Miller was born February 20, 1932, in Winfield, Alabama, the daughter of Kay and Annie Lawrence Spiller. She died Tuesday, January 7, 2003, in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. A homemaker, Mrs. Miller had been a resident of Love County since 1986. She grew up in Alabama and moved to Illinois in 1951 before coming to Love County in 1986 to make her home. She and Luther Miller were married June 18, 1949, in Fulton, Mississippi. Survivors include her husband, Luther Miller of the home; two sons, Larry J. Miller and Norman J. Miller of Burneyville; a brother, R.B. Spiller of Alabama; six grandchildren, Angela Fenn, Shane Miller, Christine Miller, Tina Miller, Bryce Miller and Amanda Miller; and six great-grandchildren, Makayla Miller, Tre' Balch, Garrett Fenn, Wyatt Miller, Hayli Miller and Logan Fenn. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents and 12 siblings. Arrangements were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 17, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Durand, Faulkenberry, McBride Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1523 Message Board Post: Miss Ellen Eileen Durand became the bride of Thomas John Faulkenberry, July 20, 2002, in the First United Methodist Church, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The Revs. Stan Warfield, Kevin Durand, Jessica Durand and Daniel Kirkpatrick officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of William and Elaine Durand of Arkadelphia. Parents of the groom are Larry and Linda Faulkenberry of Marietta. He is the grandson of John and Ruby McBride and E.C. Faulkenberry, all of Marietta, and the late Trudy Faulkenberry. Wedding music was provided by Ann Rye, organist, and Charles Rye, soloist, who sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Where Love is Found" during the celebration of communion. As the bride was escorted down the aisle by her father, Jeremiah Clarke played "Trumpet Tune." After the ceremony, the bride and groom recessed to "Wedding March" from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Mendelssohn. The wedding party and officiants recessed to "Toccata" from "Symphony V in F Major" by Widor. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory peau satin accented with pearls and Battenburg lace, with a cathedral length train. Her fingertip veil and blusher had a cathedral length extension with a tiara of pearls. She carried a bouquet of stargazer lilies, white roses, stephanotis, and freesia. The bride and groom were attended by Elizabeth Coogan of Mena, Arkansas, Carla Singleton of Arkadelphia, and Jonathan and Tedi Cox of Champaign, Illinois. The girls wore floor-length navy dresses made of georgette with an empire waist. They carried bouquets of stargazer lilies, pink roses and purple statice. Ushers were Tifton Covington and Steve Durand, both of Arkadelphia. Colin Durand and Gracie Durand, the bride's nephew and niece, were honorary ring bearer and honorary flower girl, respectively. Cheryl Covington attended the bride's book. A reception was held at the church following the ceremony. The tables were decorated with flowers matchin the bride's bouquet, mirrors and candles. The wedding cake was a five-tier white cake decorated with stargazer lilies and white roses. Servers included Stephanie Antoine of Little Rock, Arkansas, Danae Engelkes of Warren, Arkansas, and Andrea Smith of Yukon. Bubbles and rose petals were distributed by cousins of the bride. The couple is living in Stillwater, where both attend Oklahoma State University. Thomas received a master's degree in mathematics in May 2002 and is pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics. Eileen received her master's degree in mathematics in May 2001 and is pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics education. She anticipates completing her degree this summer. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 7, 2003, page 5. The newspaper article was accompanied by a wedding photo of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas John Faulkenberry.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Coble, Orr, Clark, Dowdy Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1522 Message Board Post: Chad and Toby Coble of Madill are proud to announce the birth of their son, Case Heath Coble, at 6:22 a.m., January 23, 2003, at Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. Case weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Jim and Joanne Coble of Marietta and Dan and Jamie Orr of Madill. Great-grandparents are Arthurrene Clark of Marietta and the late James L. Clark, Fletcher Coble of Marietta and the late Neva Coble, and Edith Dowdy of Madill. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 7, 2003, page 5.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peterman, Wright, Coble, Rinehart, Denton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1521 Message Board Post: Services for Vida M. Peterman, 77, of Oklahoma City, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, in The Chapel of Resthaven Funeral Home, Oklahoma City, with Pastor John Cowns officiating. Mrs. Peterman was born July 9, 1925, in Leon, the daughter of Walter and Vida Wright Coble. She died Monday, January 27, 2003, at Integris Southwest Medical Center, Oklahoma City. She moved to the South Oklahoma City area in the late 1940's from Fort Worth, Texas, where she met and married Billy Leon Peterman on May 15, 1947. Mrs. Peterman was known as "Boots" to family and friends and made a career as a pharmacy clerk that spanned over 25 years before retiring in 1993 from Rx Pharmacy. She was a member of the Central Hillcrest Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Leroy Rinehart of Oklahoma City; a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Teresa Peterman of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, Mark Rinehart and his wife Carla, Heather Peterman, Brandon Peterman and Cara Peterman; two great-grandchildren, Kyler and Emylie Rinehart; a sister, Iowa Denton of Beaumont, Texas; and two brothers, Fletcher Coble of Marietta and Buddy Coble of Sherman, Texas. Mrs. Peterman was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Leon Peterman on June 14, 1993; one sister and two brothers. Interment was in the Resthaven Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home, Oklahoma City. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 7, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Patton, Hardcastle, DeMarco Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1520 Message Board Post: Services for Lucille Patton Smith, 97, of Madill, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 31, at the Crossroads Baptist Church, Madill, with Eric Dennis and Durlin LeJeune officiating. Mrs. Smith was born July 20, 1905, in Marietta, Indian Territory, the only child of Joe and Mollie Patton. She died January 28, 2003. A resident of the Brookside Nursing Home, Madill, Mrs. Smith had previously lived in Lawton, prior to moving to Lake Texoma. She graduated from Marietta High School in 1922 and continued her education at Southeastern University, Durant. Mrs. Smith later taught school at Jimtown and Leon. She and Marvin Aubrey Smith were married May 4, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Smith was an avid fisherman, having fished in many states. She was active in Northside Baptist Church at Lawton, as well as Texoma Southern Baptist Church, Buncombe Creek, Kingston, and finally had her membership at Crossroads Baptist Church in Madill. Mrs. Smith worked with Baptist women in WMU for many years. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Donald and Sammie J. Smith of Mead, and Tommy Joe Smith of the home; four grandchildren, Michael and Dale Smith of Columbia, South Carolina, Melinda and Bryan Hardcastle of Edmond, Kevin Smith of Oklahoma City and Sharon DeMarco of Michigan; eight great-grandchildren and a great-great-grand-child. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Marvin Aubrey Smith. Pallbearers were Tom Campbell, Shy Bishop, Bryan Hardcastle, Gary Oliver, Jerry Lollis and Eddie Martin. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 7, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Revels, Johnson, Traylor Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1519 Message Board Post: Services for Myra "Cat" McCarrell Revels, 103, were at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 30, at Bethel Baptist Church in Ran with the Rev. Clentis McCarroll officiating. Mrs. Revels was born October 22, 1899, in Ran, and died January 25, 2003, in Marietta. She was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church. She and Charlie Revels were married in 1916 in Ran. Survivors include two daughters, Arnetus Johnson of Marietta and Cordelia Traylor of Los Angeles, California; many grand- children, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Revels was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, four sons and two daughters. Interment was in the Ran Cemetery, under the direction of Ragsdale-Grant and Sons Mortuary, Ardmore. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 7, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burroughs; Lantz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1518 Message Board Post: Marriage Licenses Issued: None Divorces Granted: Grady Burroughs Jr. vs. Lisa Carol Burroughs Bill Edward Lantz vs. Carolyn Sue Lantz Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, February 7, 2003, page 3

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eaton; Rose, Robinson; Freeman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1517 Message Board Post: Marriage Licenses Issued: Jackie Dale Eaton, 59, and Linda Nell Eaton, 58, both of Gainesville, Texas Michael Wayen Rose, 41, and Cynthia Ann Robinson, 44, both of Arlington, Texas Divorces Granted: Randy Eugene Freeman vs. Amanda Marie Freeman and The Department of Human Services, A Necessary Party Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 3

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Rhody, Leady, Acosta Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1516 Message Board Post: Services for Tommy Joe Farris Jr., 46, of Marietta, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, in the Marietta Church of Christ with Bro. Travis Huffman officiating. Mr. Farris was born October 1, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Tommy Joe and Arlene Rhody Farris. He died Saturday, January 4, 2003, at his residence. Mr. Farris was a resident of Marietta for the past 8 1/2 years, moving here from Fort Worth. He and Robin Leady were married December 12, 1996, in Marietta. A graduate of North Side High School, Fort Worth, Mr. Farris was an ASE & General Motors Certified Mechanic. He had owned and operated Farris Auto Repair in Marietta for three years. Mr. Farris was a member of the Church of Christ in Marietta. Survivors include his wife, Robin Farris of the home; father, Tommy Farris of Azle, Texas; mother, Arlene Farris of Marietta; a son, T.J. Farris, III of the home; a daughter Allyson "Suzanne" Acosta of Fort Worth; a sister, Cindy Watts of Fort Worth; and two grandchildren, Ashley Acosta and Bryan Acosta of Fort Worth. Mr. Farris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed Rhody and Ann Rhody; and a brother, Troy Dale Farris. Pallbearers were Gary Morgan, Steve Bell, Clancy Hallum, Rusty Gable, Doug Barger, Terry Minyard and Kyle Hallum. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Travis and Bill Bell. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morgan, Loving, Cavins, McGill, Hood, Thompson, Colburn, Anderson, Johnston, Williams, Chitwood, Black Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1515 Message Board Post: Services for Mary I. Loving Morgan, 89, of Simon, were held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 3, in the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Wilson, with Charles Ivie and Gary Labeth officiating. Mrs. Morgan was born June 9, 1913, in Orr, the daughter of Albert F. and Nora J. Cavins Loving. She died December 31, 2002, in Ardmore. Mrs. Morgan grew up at Orr, Oswalt and Simon where she attended school at Simon and Oswalt. She and W.B. "Jimmy" Morgan were united in marriage on November 2, 1929, at Orr, and they had made their home at Simon for many years. He preceded her in death May 29, 1998, after 68 1/2 years of marriage. Mrs. Morgan had been employed at the Marietta Pants Factory from 1963 until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the Eastman Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Paula Morgan of Fort Worth, Texas, and Finley and Sharon Morgan of Simon; six daughters and sons-in-law, Jessie Mae McGill of Cleveland, Texas, Winnie Hood of Fort Worth, Jo Ella and Robert Thompson of Falconhead, Polly and Jerry Colburn of Fort Worth, Jill and Robert Anderson of Hurst, Texas, and Mary Ellen and Tim Johnston of Jimtown; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grand-children; two sisters, Viola Williams and Irene Chitwood; and a number of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Morgan was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Morgan on February 8, 1936; her parents; two brothers, Olen and Owen "Pete" Loving; a sister, Nora Lee Black; and a son-in-law, Marvin Hood. Pallbearers were her grandchildren. Interment was in the Morgan Rest Family Cemetery, Simon, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Wilson. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Faulkner, Trent, Glover, Howard, Zuch, Boyd, Dobbs, Watkins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1514 Message Board Post: Services for Marvin Leon "Pee Wee" Faulkner, 54, of Marietta, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, in the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel, Ardmore, with the Rev. Thomas Wyatt officiating. Mr. Faulkner was born February 28, 1948, in Oklahoma City, the son of John and Margie Trent Faulkner. He died Sunday, January 5, 2003, in Ardmore. A Marietta resident for the past 19 years, Mr. Faulkner had lived in the Ardmore area most of his life. He and Judy Glover were married in Gainesville on December 10, 1964. He worked as a security guard and was a reserve deputy in Love County for 14 years. Survivors include his wife, Judy of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Mike Howard of Thackerville, Roberta and Paul Zuch of Allen, Texas, and Rhonda and Jack Howard of Marietta; parents, John and Frances Faulkner of Ardmore; three brothers and sisters-in-law, George Faulkner of Ardmore, Johnny and Melissa Faulkner of Marietta and Kelvin and Peggy Faulkner of Oklahoma City; a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Paul Boyd of Ardmore; nine grand- children; a great-grandson; two special cousins, David Dobbs and Corky Watkins; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Faulkner was preceded in death by his mother; and a brother, Charles Faulkner. Serving as pallbearers were Johnathan Faulkner, Chris Faulkner, Joe Russell, Tony Ramon, Wesley Liddell and Cleo Boyles. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Glover, Richard Pelton and James Duckworth. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, Ardmore. Memorial contributions may be made to the Love County Sheriff's Department. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Culwell, Johnson, Kinney, Work, Hays, Sliter, Whiteley, Rossi, Oden Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1513 Message Board Post: Services for Maxine Culwell, 75, of Burneyville, were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 2, in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta, with pastor Ruby Franks officiating. Mrs. Culwell was born January 13, 1927, in Ironton, Texas, the daughter of James Thomas and Bertie Bell Johnson Kinney. She died Monday, December 30, 2002, in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. A homemaker, Mrs. Culwell had been a resident of Love County for 33 years. She and Carl C. "Son" Culwell were married in October 1977 in Marietta. Mrs. Culwell was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Carl C. "Son" Culwell of the home; three sons, Thomas R. Hays of Marietta, Johnny B. Work of Jacksonville, Texas, and Ricky L. Work of Mineral Wells, Texas; three daughters, Lucille Sliter of Marietta, Carolyn S. Whiteley of Jacksonville and Crissina D. Rossi of Lebanon; a sister, Estelle Oden of Jacksonsville; 16 grand- children; 12 great-grandchildren; eight nephews and 11 nieces. Mrs. Culwell was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, John B. Work and T.W. Hays; and two sons, Lonnie T. Work and Mickey G. Work. Serving as pallbearers were Homer Carmon, Jerry Vick, Tony Pounds, Billy Osburn, Don Butler and Ronnie Little. Interment was in the Burneyville Cemetery, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Watkins, Powell, Purnell, Cross, Gentry, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1512 Message Board Post: Services for Wilma Claudene Watkins, 53, of Marietta, a former Wilson resident, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, in the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, Wilson, with the Rev. Jason Langley officiating. Mrs. Watkins was born September 19, 1949, at Wheeler, the daughter of D.E. "Bud" and Rosalea Purnell Watkins. She died January 4, 2003, at her home in Marietta. She grew up in Wilson, graduating from Wilson High School in 1968. Mrs. Watkins then attended the Higher Ed Center in Ardmore for Nurses Aide Training and was employed at Memorial Hospital in Ardmore. In 1988, she moved to Marietta where she was residing at the time of her death. Survivors include a daughter, Angela Watkins of Durant; three sisters, Artie Cross of Marietta, Marylan Gentry of Wilson and Gloria Smith of Ardmore; three grandchildren, Caleb Powell, Rose Watkins and Billy Watkins, all of Durant; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her parents, Bud Watkins on February 20, 1983, and Rosalea Watkins on July 31, 1992. Pallbearers were nephews and great-nephews. Interment was in the Hewitt Cemetery, Wilson, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Wilson. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clifford, Brown, Green Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1511 Message Board Post: Services for Meddia Leigh Clifford, 88, of Marietta, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 3, at the Enville Community Church, with the Rev. Don Williams and the Rev. Don Keizor officiating. Mrs. Clifford was born February 2, 1914, in Seminole County, the daughter of Ollie and Minnie Bell Brown Green. She died Tuesday, December 31, 2002, in the Woodview Nursing Home, Ardmore. A homemaker, Mrs. Clifford had been a resident of Love County since the early 1980's. She had previously lived in Ardmore since 1973, moving there from Ohio. Mrs. Clifford was an avid gardener. She and Francis S. Clifford were married in Lubbock, Texas, on February 8, 1965, and he preceded her in death on March 16, 1989. Mrs. Clifford was a member of the Enville Community Church. Survivors include a host of friends, neighbors and church family. Mrs. Clifford was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister and a brother. Pallbearers were Robert Goff, Jeff Reece, Dr. Lester Schacher, John Hochgraefe, Jeff Willis and Chad Robinson. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burkhart, Foster, Ortega, Rodriguez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1510 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Daryl Burkhart, 40, of Whitesboro, Texas, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 4, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Thackerville, with Johnny Reed officiating. Mr. Burkhart was born December 23, 1962, in Gainesville, Texas, the son of James Daniel and Amelia Foster Burkhart. He died Thursday, January 2, 2003, at Gainesville Memorial Hospital. He attended schools in Ardmore. Mr. Burkhart was employed by the Gulf Copper Company in Aransas Pass, Texas for several years, repairing naval vessels. He had resided in the Gainesville area for approximately three years. Survivors include his mother, Amelia Burkhart of Whitesboro; a daughter, Natasha Burkhart of Thackerville; a son, James Dustin Burkhart of Thackerville; and two sisters, Laura Ann Ortega of Valley View, Texas, and Carolyn Lee Rodriguez of Overbrook. Mr. Burkhart was preceded in death by his father, James Daniel Burkhart, on February 7, 1988. Services were under the direction of George J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moore, Forson, Adkison, Wells Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1509 Message Board Post: Services for Joseph Morgan "Chuck" Moore, 83, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, were held at 11 a.m., December 30, at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Moore was the son of David R. and Josephine Moore. He died Friday, December 27, 2002, in Pensacola. A former Marietta resident, Mr. Moore had resided in Gulf Breeze since 1986. He was a member of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church. Mr. Moore graduated from Gainesville High School, Gainesville, Texas, and North Central Texas College. He attended the University of Oklahoma during and before World War II. Mr. Moore served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. Upon leaving the service, he held the rank of Captain. Mr. Moore had spent his Air Force career as a pilot, training young men to become navigators for combat. He and Mary Gladys Forson of Overbrook were married in 1944, and she preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Patricia and John Adkison of Gulf Breeze and Carol Wells of Liberty, Missouri; three sons and daughter-in-law, Paul Morgan Moore of Palm Springs, California, Thomas Moore of Gulf Breeze and David R. and Tanya Moore of Sherman, Texas; six grand-children; and a brother, John Rudolph Moore of Whitesboro, Texas. Mr. Moore was also preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, David Wade Moore of Marietta. The services were attended by many relatives from North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Interment was in a crypt at Bayview Memorial Park, under the direction of Bayview Fisher-Pou Funeral Home, Pensacola. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jeane, Payne, Persons, Stevens, Griffin, Chrisjohn, Johnson, Barger, Woods Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1508 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Jeremy Lane Jeane, 29, of Marietta, were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, January 4, at Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, with the Rev. Tony Caro officiating. Mr. Jeane was born December 16, 1973, in Leesville, Louisiana, the son of Douglas LaNel and Melynda Payne Jeane. He died Thursday, January 2, 2003, near Marietta. Jeremy was raised in Louisiana and moved to Marietta in 1987. A 1992 graduate of Marietta High School, he was employed in directional boring. Jeremy loved "country relaxing" and his friends, especially his beloved dog, Boudreaux. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marietta. Survivors include his mother, Melynda Persons of the home; a brother, Sean Stevens of Elmore, Alabama; his girlfriend, Valerie DeFoor of Marietta; aunts and uncles, Nancy and Warren Griffin of Marietta, Kathy and Danny Chrisjohn and Paul Johnson of Burkeville, Texas; cousins, Melodye Griffin of Marietta, Doug and Mistye Barger of Marietta, Rankin and Rachel Barger of Marietta, and Sallie, Jimmy, Katie and Stormy Chrisjohn of Burkeville; and all his budz. Jeremy was preceded in death by his father, Douglas LaNel Jeane; grandfather, Bill Payne; grandmother, Helen Woods; and great-grandparents, Rose and Edgar Payne. Serving as pallbearers were Kasey Navarro, Bucky Caldwell, Joseph Chapman, Blaine Caldwell, Tim Jones, Shawn Newsom, Dusty Newsom, John Holt and Jerry Clifton. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. J.T. O'Connor, Doug Barger, Rankin Barger, Rachel Barger, P.J. Johnson, Leon Brown, Al Mooreland, Cecil Holt, Stormy Chrisjohn, Johnna DeFoor and Bailey Daugherty. Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Copeland, Carmon, Carter, Meadows, Laningham, Moran, Reed, Loree, Higginbotham Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1507 Message Board Post: Services for Ronnie Gene Copeland, 67, of Marietta, were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 4, in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta, with Steven Morehead officiating. Mr. Copeland was born July 28, 1935, in Ardmore, the son of James "Jim" and Neva Carter Copeland. He died Wednesday, January 1, 2003, in Mercy Health Love County, Marietta. He had been a resident of Marietta since 1975. A graduate of Plainview High School, Mr. Copeland had been a truck driver his entire life. He and Barbara Kay Carmon were married July 15, 1975, in Gainesville, Texas. Mr. Copeland was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Kay Copeland of the home; a son, James Chase "Jay" Copeland of Knoxville, Tennessee; two daughters, Tifani Dian Copeland of the home, and Vicki Meadows of Knoxville; two sisters, Jimmie Lou Laningham of Ardmore and Nancy Moran of Denton, Texas; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Copeland was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Billy Paul Copeland; and three sisters, Inita Reed, Mary Ann Loree and Lena Higginbotham. Pallbearers were Sammy Ray Duggins, Michael Higgin-botham, Lonnie Reed, Jimmy Weems, Richard "Deuce" Davis and Bobby Brown. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. J.T. O'Connor, Larry Ellis, Elwood Maxwell, Kathryn Miller, Tammy Heath, Melynda Persons and Marie Ross. Interment was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colston, Goodwin, Jacobs, Michael Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1506 Message Board Post: Mrs. Thelma Colston was honored Saturday, January 4, on her 99th birthday in the lounge of Lake Country Nursing Center by her immediate family. Mrs. Colston was born in Marietta in 1904, the third child of John and Ella Mahala Goodwin Jacobs. She is the only surviving child of the family. Her siblings were Jewel Flanagan, Nadine Colley, Hubert, Elmer, Ray, Glen, Harold and Wayne Jacobs. Her parents came to Oklahoma in 1900 from Tennessee, after a short residence in Texas. Her father, John Jacobs, was a "Waterman" in Marietta. He drove a mule drawn tank wagon that was used to deliver water to homes in town, long before there was any city water system. The water was pumped by windmills and stored in elevated tanks. Jacobs sold the water to his customers for 15 cents per 50 gallon barrel. Her maternal grandfather, Beal Columbus Goodwin, was an early day local minister and operated a store which was located at the corner of Allen and McGehee Roads. Her family moved to the Shady Dale community in 1909. Thelma attended school at Shady Dale where she met and married Dabney L. Colston on June 4, 1922. The marriage was performed by the Rev. W.P. Rowland. Dabney was the son of J.W. and Lula Colston. He was a farmer and cattle buyer and passed away in 1966. They are the parents of three sons, Billy, Joe, and Bob Colston and one daughter, LaNell Michael. Mrs. Colston is a Gold Star Mother. Her son, Billy, lost his life in September, 1944, on Pelieu Island, which is part of a small island chain west of the Philippines. Pelieu was one of the bloodiest engagements of World War II. Billy was on a Navy mission to recover wounded Marines from the island and was shot by a Japanese sniper. His family received his Purple Heart in September, 1945. Mrs. Colston has lived her entire life in Love County. She has 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is a longtime member of the Marietta Church of Christ and is currently a resident of Lake Country Nursing Center. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 10, 2003, page 5.