Hi, I noticed this lady has a sister in Bakersfield, CA. That's where I live & my grt-grands were married in Eufaula in 1900. A lot of the obits here, of older people, mention that the deceased was born in Eufaula. Many of the older people here came out in the Depression. My mom & her family as well. She said they looked like the Grapes of Wrath, even had a mattress tied on top of the car! If you are 'missing' someone who came out here, perhaps I can help. Jackie LeeSh <leesh@mytownisp.com> wrote: Subject: Obituary of Bernice Cox Duke Bernice (Cox) Duke, 81 of Eufaula, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2005, at her home. Services were in the Stidham Baptist Church at 2pm, Monday, February 21, 2005. The Rev. Gene Cook officated. Burial was in Melette Cemetery. Arrangements were under the love and care of Gragg Funeral Home of Eufaula. Pallbearers were Dennis Duke, Keith Duke, Bertice Duke, Bobby Gray, Bill Cox and Mark Jennings. Honorary pallbearers were David Willmon, Doug Willmon, Justin Willmon, Rodney Duke, Lamar Armstrong, Dean Duke and Dene Armstrong. Bernice was born to Joe Cox and Buena (Foreman) Cox on April 5, 1923 at Hanna, OK. She attended school at East Liberty near Hanna. She married Vernon Duke on May 2, 1942 at Fame, OK. Bernice was a member of the Stidham Baptist Church. Bernice is survived by her husband, Vernon Duke of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Betty Duke of Eufaula; one daughter and son-in-law, Vernona and Floyd Mitchell of Eufaula; one sister, Joyce Cox of Bakersfield, CA; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and four sisters. Who are the Cox relatives you are interested in finding? I was born and raised at Hanna and now live in Eufaula. I would be glad to help you. Melva Best cmbest6297@sbcglobal.net Shelley D. McBride~Lynch P.O. Box 237 Checotah, Ok 74426 leesh@mytownisp.com ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx Jackie