This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ray Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7077 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Mrs. Leah Ray, long time Hammon resident who died suddenly at her home Thursday July 4, 1974 were conducted from the Hammon Church of Christ Saturday July 6, 1974, with Paul Evans minister of the Hollis Church of Christ officiating. Burial followed in the Red Hill Cemetery, Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with Martin Funeral Home of Elk City in charge. Mrs. Ray was born December 1, 1895 in Elli Jay, Georgia. She was 78. She was married to Joe Abb Ray March 11, 1914 at Hammon and they resided on a farm in the Nine Mile community until 1947, when they moved into Hammon where she has lived since. Mr. Ray preceded her in death July 14, 1969. Mrs. Ray was a longtime member of the Hammon Church of Christ. Survivors include 3 sons, Joseph D. Ray, Hammon, Hubert Ray, Elk City, Foy Ray, Shertz, Texas, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by 2 sons, Raymon Ray, who was killed in World War II in Germany and Harley Ray, who died September 4, 1972. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyeatt, Daniels, Albritton, Harris Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7076 Message Board Post: Jewel Fay Daniels Pyeatt born January 27, 1915 passed away in Sayre Memorial Hospital February 22, 1966 at the age of 51 years, 26 days. Mrs. Pyeatt was born, raised and made her home in Roger Mills County. She was married November 23, 1933 to J.D. Pyeatt. To this marriage was born two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Pyeatt made her profession of faith in Jesus Christ the Lord in 1934 and by faith she has been committed into the care and keeping of Our Heavenly Father. Mrs. Pyeatt is survived by her beloved husband J.D. Pyeatt, two sons, Jesse Dale Pyeatt of Stockton, California, Darrel Lee Pyeatt of Okmulgee, Oklahoma and one daughter, Donna Sue Pyeatt of Leedey; one brother, Aubra Daniels of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; Two sisters, Goldie Albritton of Stockton, California, and Silva Harris of Lancaster, California. Two grandchildren and a host of loved ones and friends. Funeral services were held February 25, 1966 in the Red Star Church at Leedey. Officiating were Rev. A.L. Martin and Rev. Clyde Denney. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 3-Mar-1966

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGlothlin, Reynolds, Carter, Edwards, Brogalas, Kaland, Halberg Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7075 Message Board Post: Ruth Alma Reynold McGlothlin was born May 29, 1904 at Strawberry Point, Iowa. She departed this life, April 20, 1966 at Roger Mills County Memorial Hospital at the age of 61 years, 11 months, 21 days. The daughter of William Arthur and Colista Carter Reynolds, both of whom preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Oran H. McGlothlin, December 24, 1949 at Albuquerque, New Mexico. She accepted Christ as her Saviour and has been a member of the Baptist Church for 6 years. She and her husband retired and moved to Roger Mills County from Bloomfield, New Mexico in July of 1962 where they have made their home until her passing. She had been a member of Crawford Baptist Church for almost 5 years to which she was loyal and faithful. One sister and brother preceed her in death. Survivors include her husband of the home address, 1 daughter, Betty Mae Edwards, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 1 son, Robert Brogalas of Missouri; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mae Reynolds, Cass Lake, Minn.; Mrs. Ellen Kaland, Minneopolis, Minn.; and Mrs. Hazel Halberg, Duluth, Minn.; 4 grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. Interment in Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moad, Nichols, Zollner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7074 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Mrs. Jodie Moad were conducted Sunday July 3, 1966 in the First Methodist church of Cheyenne with Rev. Paul King, pastor delivering he sermon. Both the church sanctuary and the fellowship hall were crowded with those who came to pay final tribute to the memory of a loved one. Commital was in the Red Hill Cemetery, Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Mrs. Moad passed away in the Roger Mills Memorial hospital June 30, 1966, following a brief illness. Born in 1892, in Rhudehouse, Illinois. Mrs. Moad had resided in the vicinity of Roger Mills County for the past 60 years. As Miss Wreatha Nichols, she taught in the Roger Mills county schools prior to her marriage to Jodie S. Moad, on August 23, 1916, in Hammon. Since that time, Mr. and Mrs. Moad resided in the Herring community in Hammon, and in Cheyenne. Immediate survivors are her husband, Jodie S. Moad of Cheyenne, two sons, Quentin of Sayre and Joe Frank of Cheyenne, a daughter, Anna Mae Zollner of Fort Collins, Colorado, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Moad was an active member of the Methodist church in Cheyenne, the Rebekah Lodge and the Platonic Club of this city and a member of the Oyohoma Club of Oklahoma City, which is a club composed of wives of legislators. For a number of years, Mrs. Moad had chose as a guide to living a full life, that of learining to do something new each year. Thus it was she was enable to live more fully the present. In pioneering in Roger Mills County, Mrs. Moad always stood firmly for what she considered right and her influence for good will continue to live. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 7-Jul-1966

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Higgins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7073 Message Board Post: The little child of Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Higgins died of throat trouble Monday evening, Octobeer 8, 1906. The remains were buried in the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma on Tuesday afternoon. This is the third death in the family during the year. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 11-Oct-1906

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Delmart, Mahoney, McComas Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7072 Message Board Post: Wednesday, October 24, 1906, Mrs. Delmarter, 55 year old, living 9 miles northwest of Elk, lit a gasoline stove and threw the match on the floor In some way, her dress caught fire from the match. She first tried to smother it, but failing she ran outdoors and then returned to the house. The poor woman was alone and before Mr. Mahoney, her nearest neighbor, reached ther house, she was burnt to a crisp. Dr. McComas was called but he could only relieve her suffering. She died in 40 minutes after the doctor reached her. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenned, OK 225-Oct-1906

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Musick, Cantrell, Morton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7071 Message Board Post: Tom Musick who was born April 10, 1891 died November 4, 1966 at the Cheyenne Hospital. Mr. Musick was married to Deema Cantrell, on March 11, 1911 and to this union four children were born. They aere Williard Marron Musick, deceased, Elmer Jearl Musick, Kennith Dale Musick, Bernice Morton all of Cheyenne. Survivors were his wife, three children and six great grandchildren. Interment was in the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Merritt, Self, Blurton, Young, Coryell, Leddy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7070 Message Board Post: Julia Anna Self, daughter of W.O. and Anna Self was born January 17, 1887, at Hiram, Arkansas in Cleabone County and departed this life April 11, 1966 at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 24 days at Cheyenne Hospital after a lingerling illness. She was united in marriagew to Joseph H. Merritt, July 8, 1908 at Newark, Arkansas and immediately moved to Roger Mills County, Oklahoma where they made their home on the farm and resided here until they retired and moved to Cheyenne where she has lived ever since. They reared a family of 8 children, two of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.H. Merritt on February 25, 1958 and granddaughter, Deltha Leddy February 25 of this year. She obeyed the Gospel and was united with her Lord in Baptism and became a member of his church in early womanhood, approximately 50 years ago. She remained faithful to her Lord and visited the sick as long as she was able and after that constantly kept in touch by telephone. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She leaves to mourn her passing 3 sons, Judge and Kenneth of Jay, Oklahoma and Joe of Crawford, 3 daughters, Mrs. Rolly Blurton of Bethany, Oklahoma, Mrs. Fred Young of Crawford, and Mrs. Charles Coryell of Burlington, Colorado; 1 sister Mrs. Nora Eaves of Newark, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Leddy, Young, Merritt Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7069 Message Board Post: Deltha Mae Young was born February 10, 1923 near Crawford and departed this life at Shattuck, Oklahoma on February 25, 1966. at the age of 43 yeas and 15 days, following a short illness. She was the daughter of Chester and Mae Young. She was preceded in death by her mothe when she was 11 years old. She was united in marriage to Hosea Leddy on March 23, 1945. To this union was born one son, Gary Dean of the home. Deltha lived her lifetime in the Crawford and Roll Communities and graduated from Crawford High School. Because of her loving disposition, she was loved by all who knew her. In addition to her husband and son, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Young of Bethune, Colorado, 4 brothers, Ray of Cheyenne, Bob of Burlington, Colorado, Rickey of Fort Sam Houston, Texas and Terry of Bethune, Colorado, her grandmother Mrs. J.H. Merritt of Cheyenne, her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lida Leddy, of Strong City and a host of other relatives and friends. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lantz, Montgomery, Crawford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7068 Message Board Post: Delbert Dalen Lantz was born near Fairlriairy, Nebraska December 25, 1896. The son of Lewis and Margaret Lantz. He departed this life April 15, 1966 at Cheyenne Hospital at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 21 days. When he was approximately two years old his mother passed away. One sister and one brother had died in infancy. Whe he was 5 years of age he and his father moved to Custer City, Oklahoma. His father had filed on a homestead near Durham, Oklahoma. In 1907 he moved to the homestead at Durham. In 1918 he was inducted into the army serving his couney in World War I receiving his discharge in 1919. He was united in marriage to Lauella Montgomery at Strong City, Oklahoma July 4, 1931. To this union 3 boys and 1 girl were born the three boys dieing in infancy. 1 sister Edith preceded him in death in 1940. He has been a member of the Church of God for 35 years. Survivors include his wife Lauella of the home in Cheyenne, 1 daughter Margaret Crawford and Delbert Craweford son-in-law of Elk City, Oklahoma. 2 grandchildren, Melba Jean and Delbert Luthan Crawford. Other relatives and friends. Inerment in Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King, Gamble Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7067 Message Board Post: Charles Roy King was born August 24, 1941, at Reydon, Oklahoma, the son of Frankie L. and Edith E. King. His spirit left he body October 22, 1966, the victim of a hunting accident. At the age of twelve he repented of his sins and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour, and dedicated his life to serve the Lord, which he did faithfully. He graduated from Midwest Ciy High School and was a member of the U.S. Air Force. His home going leaves his parents, and one brother, Doran Frank, who leaves for the service November 14, 1966, all of Moore, Oklahoma. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Gamble and Mrs. Jennie King, of Reydon, and Mr. Joe King of Choctaw, Oklahoma, and many other friends and relatives. Interment in White Rose Cemetery, Reydon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK FARM HUNTING ACCIDENT NEAR REYDON PROVES FATAL FOR 25 YEAR OLD CHARLIE ROY KING A hunting accident Saturday claimed the life of Charles Roy King, 25 years of age, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Lou King of Moore. He came Saturday to the holm of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Gamble who reside on a farm near Reydon to visit and hunt for a time. Acording to information received from authorities, young King left the Gamble home about 10:30 Saturday morning to hunt. He did not return for lunch and when night fall began to arrive and he had not yet returned, his grandparents went out to look for him. After searching for a time and not finding the grandson, they notified his father at Moore, who immediately came to the scene. A searching party of neighbors and friends was formed to traverse each portion of the Gamble farm. At 7:20 Sunday morning his body was found about one mile northeast of the Gamble home in a pasture. He was found on the farm holding a high powered rifle with both hands and apparently had accidently leaned on it causing it to discharge and was shot fatally in the head. Charles Roy King was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Gamble of Reydon, Mrs. Jennie King, of Reydon, and Joe King, of Harrah. His mother, Mrs. Frankie Lou King is a former teacher of the Cheyenne Grade School. Services for the deceased were conducted Tueday in the community room at Reydon. Committal was in the White Rose Cemetery, Reydon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kimzey, Allen, Phillips, Conner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7066 Message Board Post: Hazel Bessie Allen Kimzey was orn April 12, 1905 at Rome, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Leon and Addie Allen. She departed this life after an extended illness on June 27, 1975 in Elk Grove, Californa while making her home with a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Phillips. She was a member of the Eastern star and Rebakahs. On April 27, 1923, she was united in marriage to Porter Kimzey. To this union one son was born, Steele Kimzey. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Porter and two brothers. Survivors include one son Steele Kimzey, and a grandson Ted Kimzey of Strong City, two sisters, Edna Conner, Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Bernice Phillips of Elk Grove, California, two brothers, Paul Allen, Strong City, Oklahoma and Ruben Allen of Mantica, California, one sister-in-law, Lola Allen, Payette, Idaho. A number of nieces, nephews, and friends. Services were held in the Strong City Baptist church on July 1, 1975, with Rev. Lloyd Martin officiating. Interment was in the Strong City cemetery, Strong City, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kirk Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7065 Message Board Post: Neil S. Kirk was born to Mrr. and Mrs. George Kirk of Grimes on December 20, 1965 and passed from life the same day. Graveside services were conducted at the Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma by George Frank, minister of the Cheyenne Church of Christ. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harrington, Arnold, Enos, Wright, Hilderibrand, Jenkins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7064 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Jessie F. Harrington, a life-long Berlin area resident, died Tuesday in the Elk City hospital. Services will be at the Berlin school with Rev. Leon Dupree, of Berlin, Rev. H.T. Elliot, and Rev. Jess Rowley, both of Elk City, conducting the services. Mr. Harrington was born on May 1, 1897, near Sayre. He was a farmer and rancher near Berlin until the last few years, retiring because of ill health. He was married on April 28, 1926, in Sayre to Lola Pearl Arnold, who survives him. He is also survived by two sons, Lee, of Dorris, California; and Mark, of Choctaw, Oklahoma; four daughters, Mrs. Faye Enols, of San Jose, California; Mrs. Rae Wright, of Achille, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lola Hildreibrand of Majove, Califfornia, Mrs. Joyce Jenkins, of Midwest City, Oklahoma; five sisters; three brothers; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. He was a long-time member of the Baptist church. Services are Thursday, 2:30 p.m. interment will follow in Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gray, Flemming, Beavin, von Buskirk, Sizemore, Jackson, Mitchell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7063 Message Board Post: Verna Kearn Gray was born September 2, 1885, in Dade County, Missouri. He moved away with his parents to Capron, Oklahoma, in 1904. He later homesteaded near Freedom where he lived until his health forced him to leave the farm. He moved to Cheyenne where he married Leona Flemming on December 24, 1922. To this union one daughter was born. Mr. Gray was converted at an early age and joined the Methodist Church. In his later years he attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church. He operated a grocery store in Cheyenne until about nine years ago. He leaves to mourn his three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Beavin, Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Mrs. Ida von Buskirk, Central Point, Oregon, Mrs. Ellen Sizemore, Cordell, Oklahoma, 5 grandsons and 3 granddaughters. Two brothers, Earl Gray of Yates Center, Kansas, George Gray of Capron, Oklahoma, Two sisters, Kittie Jackson, Capron, Oklahoma, Bessie Mitchell, Rusk, Texas, and a host of their relatives and friends. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gilliland Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7062 Message Board Post: AGED CHEYENNE RESIDENT DIES IN FLAMING HOUSE M.M. Gilliland, aged Cheyenne resident died from flames at his residence early Tuesday morning. He was approximately 94 years of age and had been a resident of Roger Mills County for more than half a century. The fire alarm sounded at 8:15 a.m. Firemen rushed to the scene to find the house where the aged man resided alone, aglow weith flames. They found the man laying on a couch, with a pipe nearby. It was only through the use of a fog spray after the house was opened, that firemen were able to remove the couch and the suffocated man. Fire Chief, R.L. Trammell stated that the volunteer firemen used advantagedoulsy, some of the techniques learned at the recent fire school. A bundle of orchids, one for each of Cheyenne's volunteer firemen. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 1966

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Foster, Banner, Cordell, Saunders, Beaty Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7061 Message Board Post: George R. Foster was born to John B. and Ella Foster, July 4, 1882 at Memphis, Missouri. He came to Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, with his parents in 1902. In 1912 he was married to Dora Banner. To this union five children were born. Preceding him in death was his wife and an infant daughter. His childsren are Lorena Cordell, Shattuck, Oklahoma, George Jr., Charleston, Arkansas, Leonard, San Diego, California, and Emogene Saunders, Albany, Oregon, 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He depended upon his favorite niece, Marie Beaty as she was near him night or day. George was a typical pioneer with a generous spirit that made him always willing to help others. His life spoke for itself to all who knew him. Interment in Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eeds, Chappell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7060 Message Board Post: Violet Lillian Chappell was born July 13, 1906 near Stratford, Oklahoma to Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Brakley Chappell. Violet was united in marriage to Arbie Eeds June 17, 1926 at Stratford, Oklahoma. To this union was born two sons, Avery Alvin and Baker Bryant. She joined the Methdosit Church of Stratford, Oklahoma in 1924, and became a member of the Berlin, Oklahoma church in 1928. Her main love was careing for and helping her family. She had her own very deep conviction and lived by them each day. Upon her lips at all times was EXODUS 20, 1-17. No person in the world was ever loved more by their loved ones. We have no doubt that she is in heaven today. Preceded in death by a sister Addie Mae in 1925, her father in 1931, a brother, Arthur in 1952, her mother 1954, and a grandson Paul Clark 1957. She leaves to mourn her husband Arbie (Pete) of Durham, a brother Alvin T. Chappell of Grimes, Oklahoma, Two sons and their wives Mr. and Mrs. Avery Alvin Eeds, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Baker Bryant Eeds, Weatherford, Oklahoma, Five grandchildren, Avery Alvin Jr., Rex Anthony, Baker Ray, Cynthia Louise and Gay Laray, and a host off nephews and nieces. Interment in Fairview cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Edgington, Rorabough, Johnson, Coap, Clark, Davis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7059 Message Board Post: Ray William Edgington was born August 3, 1905 in Beaver County, Oklahoma. The son of Hester Florence and Frank Wesley Edgington. He, his wife, grand son, and brother-in-law departed this life January 21, 1966 at the home near Crawford. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by, his daughter and son-in-law Betty Jean and Jack White; two grandchildren. His moter, Hester Edgington; 4 sisters, Bernice Johnson, Erma Coap, Eileen Clark and Ellen Davis; 2 brothers, Kermit Edgington and Roy Cay Edgington; and a host of other relatives and friends. Roy has been a member of the Baptist Church since April 28, 1954. ASPHYXIATION CAUSES DEATH OF FOUR PEOPLE NEAR CRAWFORD Asphyxiation from fumes attributed to a faulty vent from a furnace has claimed the lives of four people near Crawford. They are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Edgington, their grandson, Kim White and her brother Lloyd (Dutch) Rorabough. The 9-year-old White boy resided in Pampa, Texas. The other three were residents of the Crawford community. The lifeless bodies were found at 12:45 Sunday by Leon Malson who went to the Edgington home where the tragedy occured at the request of Mrs. Mae Dickason, a sister of Mrs. Edgington. Mrs. Dickason became alarmed when there was no response to numerous telephone calls she made to the Edgington home. Lifeless bodies were found in beds and it is presumed death came Friday night before it became known on Sunday. This one of the greatest tragedies ever to strike Roger Mills County has cast a shadow of gloom over everyone. The Rorabaughs and Edgingtons are among the pioneer people of the Crawford area. The Edington home, scene of the tragedy, is on their farm which adjoins Crawford on the south. Mr. and Mrs. Edgington's only child, a daughter, Betty, resides with her family in Pampa, Texas, Lloyd "Rorabaugh's wife Opal, a nurse, has been employed at Newman Memorial in Shattuck for a number of years. She was on duty at the time of the tragedy. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Edgington, Rorabough, White, Dickason, Anderson, Mason Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7058 Message Board Post: Almira Susan Rorabough Edgington was born March 31, 1905 at Crawford, Oklahoma, the daughter of Martha Amanda and James Daniel Rorabough, both of whom preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Ray William Edgington at Sayre, Oklahoma July 23, 1927. To this union was born one daughter, Betty Jean. She has been a member of the Baptist Church since April 28, 1954. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Jean White and son-in-law, Jack White both of Pampa, Texas. 2 grandchildren: 3 sisters, May Dickason, Rula Anderson, Bonnie Mason and a host o other relaives and friends. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK