This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alexander Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7019 Message Board Post: Funeral services were held for W.R. Alexander at the Nazarene church on Tuesday afternoon, with W.R. McClure in charge of the rites. Mr. Alexander died at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Celia Alexander, Monday after a lingering illness. He was born September 7, 1849, in Tennessee and died at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 23 days. He has made his home here for some time with his son. "Uncle Alex" Alexander who preceded him in death several months ago. Interment was made in the Erick cemetery, Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma with Fatheree Funeral Home in charge. Erick Democrat, Erick, OK 4-Mar-1937

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alexander Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7018 Message Board Post: DIED--at his home William H. Alexander of heart trouble, Friday, pril 7th, 1911 at 2 o'clock. The funeral was conducted by the Berlin I.O.O.F. 137 of which he was a member. Over 40 carraiges and wagons followed the remains to the last resting place at the Berlin cemetery. He leaves a wife and 6 children to mourn his departure. Mr. Alexander settled here 5 years ago from Missouri on the old Downing place where he has resided ever since. Sayre Headlight, Sayre, OK 14-Apr-1911 William R. Alexander died at his home near Grimes, Friday, April 7, 1911 at 2 o'clock p.m., after a sickness of eight days, of pneumonia. The funeral services were held at the school house in Berlin, conducted by the pastor of the Methodist Church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Berlin cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills CFounty, Oklahoma. At the grave the Odd Fellows took charg, he having been a member of that order in Berlin. The deceased was born May 4, 1850, in Alabama, so would have neen 61 years of age next month. He moved from south Missouri to Oklahoma about five years ago and had made a large acquaintance. A very large crowd of friends and neighbors attended the funeral, showing the great respect in which he was held. He was a good man. He leaves a wife and eleven children, six children being with hime at the time of his death. They have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. (Note the difference in name William H. & William R.) Sayre Standard, Sayre, OK 13-Apr-1911

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alexander Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7017 Message Board Post: FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE J.M. Alexander, a farmer who was about 65 years of age, committed suicicde by taking carbolic acid at his home near Sweetwater last Tuesday, after returning from Erick where he haed been on business. Mr. Alexander bought the George Feiland farm last winter and palnted a crop this spring. Every thing seemed to go dead wrong for him- his crop was short and his financial affairs got into a tangle and he grew despondent after brooding over business matters and at last he decided to end his troubles. On his way home from town he remarked that he only intended to use abou six feet of that land, but nothing was thought about the remark until he had taken the poison. Mr. Alexander was well liked by his neighbors and no other cause can be attributed for his taking of his own life. He leaves a large family to mourn his death. Interment in Mulberry Cemetery, Sweetwater, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 06-1917

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Allen, Smith, Daniels, Campbell, Wilmoth Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7015 Message Board Post: Sam Allen, 50, of Cheyenne died Monday in the Veteran's Hospital in Oklahoma City. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Cheyenne First Baptist Church with Aubrey Cowan and A.L. Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service of Cheyenne. Sam was born July 1, 1934, in Reydon. He attended school in Crawford, later moving to Cheyenne. He was in military service from 1957 to 1959. He was preceded in death by his mother and four brothers. He is survived by: his father, Rufus W. Allen of Cheyenne; two brothers, Jack of Crawford, and Clovis of Liberal, Kansas; four sisters Meadow Bell Smith, of Roswell, New Mexico; Ellen Daniels, Tinnie Campbell, and Jimmie Lou Wilmoth, all of Cheyenne. Sam Allen was born on July 1, 1934 near Reydon, Oklahoma to Rufus W. and Jennie B. Allen. He passed away on August 20, 1984, at the age of 50, one month and 20 days after an extended illness. Sam attended school and grew up in the Crawford Community, where he helped his parents farm, until going into the Armed Service, where he served in Germany for two years. Sam will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, and three brothers. He is survived by his father, Rufus W. Allen of Cheyenne, two brothers, Jack I. Allen of Crawford, Clovis W. Allen of Liberal, Kansas; four sisters, Medow Bell Smith of Roswell, New Mexico; Tennie Dale Campbell, Ellen Daniels and Jimmie Lou Willmouth all of Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Services were held August 23, 1984 in the First Baptist Church of Cheyenne, Oklahoma with Aubrey Cowan officiating and A.L. Martin assisting. Interment was in the Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of the Rose Chapel Funeral Home Service of Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Palll bearers were Jodi, Johnnie, Jerry, Jackie, Jimmie Allen, Ardith Daniels, Blaine Stump and Bill Farrell. (Note spelling of name Meadow and Medow)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Albright, Hart, Raker, Michael, Rhodes, Butler, Bonn, Graybill Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7014 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Mr. Orvel L. "Blue" Albright, 78, Clinton retired businessman was held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Stanly-Lee Funeral Home officiated by Jesse Butler, from Henrietta. Burial followed in the Red Star Cemetery in Leedey, under the direction of the Stanley-Lee Funeral Home. Orvel Laundrum Albright was born January 13, 1911 to Charles and Lillie Albright in Leedey and passed away in his home early Sunday morning following a long illness. Orvel was reared in the Leedey area and farmed for a short time in that area and then moved to California and started a refrigeration business in 1937. He then moved to Clinton in 1963 where he owned and operated the Albright Refrigeration Service until his retirement in 1980. He married Margaret (Hart) Albright at Sayre, Oklahoma in 1959. He was a member of the Church of the First Born. He is survived by his wife, Margaret of the home; two daughters, Lillian Albright Raker, Modesto, California, Mrs. Tom (Catherine M. Albright) Michael, Byron, California; one step-son, Larry Rhodes, Bessie, Oklahoma; three sisters, Eudella Butler, Houston, Texas, Juanita Bonn, Glendale, Arizona, Naomi Graybill, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one brother, Ted Albright, Cottonwood, California; two grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren; 6 step great-grandchildren. The family request that memorial be made to the local Cancer center.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Albin, Maxwell, Burge, Hodge, Guyer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7013 Message Board Post: FORMER SAYRE MAN DIES AT MERIDIAN Early-Day Printer Succumbs At Farm Home Early Tuesday: Services to Be on Thursday. U.A. Albin, 89-year-old western Oklahoma pioneer and former Sayre newspaperman, succumbed Tuesday January 3, 1939 after a protracted illness. An early day printer, Mr. Albin was employed by the Sayre Headlight when that paper was owned and edited by the late Charles J. Seely, popular western Oklahoma newspaperman. Mr. Albin established The Altruist, a newspaper, in Erick in 1902, and was well known by oldtimers here and in other sections of western Oklahoma. After retiring from the newspaper business, Mr. Albin served as justice of peace in Roger Mills county for a number of years. Funeral services for the early day county resident will be held at 1:30 Thursday afternoon from the Meridian Community Building with Reverend Briggs of Bulo, officiating. He was living on his farm in that community when he succembed at 2:30 Tuesday morning. Survivors include five sons, R.O. Albin of Wichita, Kansas, W.C. Albin and G.M. Albin of Sweetwater, Harry Albin of Spring Lake, Texas; and George Albin of Reydon; and four daughters, Mrs. Lillie Maxwell of Hartford, Kansas, Mrs. Lulu Burge of Ponca City, Mrs. Minnie Hodge and Mrs Eva Guyer of Sweetwater. Sayre Headlight, Sayre, OK 5-Jan-1939

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Albin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7012 Message Board Post: DIED- At her home in this city of acute indigestion, Mrs Sarah A. Albin, wife of U.A. Albin, aged 63 years 1 months, and 12 days. CARDS OF THANKS I desire the express through the colums of the Journal the earnest appreciation I shall ever hold for the kindness and assistance of my neighbors and friends during the illness and death of my wife. U.A. Albin Sayre Journal, Sayre, OK 11-Jun-1925

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Albin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7011 Message Board Post: Mrs. Sarah C. Albin died Tuesday November 27, 1928, at 7 p.m. at her home in the Sweetwater community. The funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday, November 28, 1928 and interment was made in the Mulberry cemetery, Wednesday afternoon. Erick Democrat, Erick, OK 29-Nov-1928

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Albin, Phyllis, Campbell, Easterling, Hill Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7010 Message Board Post: John Albin was born in Jackson county, Kansas on June 17, 1866. He departed this life January 19, 1937. He was married to Miss Catherine Phyllis, March 27, 1888. To this union was born five children. His wife and four children preceded him in death. He was remarried to Miss Catherine Campbell April 24, 1932. He was converted at an early age and received the baptism at an Amarillo camp meeting in 1930, and later joined the Assembly of God church at Sweetwater, Oklahoma. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Easterling, of Reydon; four grandchildren, Betty Jo, Frances Jean and James Thurmond Easterling of Reydon, Oklahoma and Bessie Mildred Hill of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held at the Assembly of God church at 2o'clock Thursday, January 21, 1937. Interment was made at the Mulberry cemetery, Sweetwater, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with the Fatheree Funeral home of Reydon in charge. This community was saddened by the death of John Albin of North Sweetwater. The relatives have our sincere sympathy. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 4-Feb-1937

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Albin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7009 Message Board Post: Pioneer Woman Resident Of Sweetwater Community Succumbs Sunday at Home Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Laverne Albin, long-time resident of the Sweetwater community, will be hled at 3 p.m. Thursday from the Sweetwater Church of God chapel. Reverend Strange will officiate at the rites. Mrs. Albin was born January 9, 1867 in Tennessee and had been a resident of western Oklahoma for a number of years. She was 70 years, six months and two days of age at the time of her passing. Interment will be made at the Brookside cemetery by the Littrell-Johndson Funeral home. Sayre Headlight, Sayre, OK 8-Jul-1937

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Albin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7008 Message Board Post: We regret to announce the death of John Albin's small child Cassie A. which has been ill for some time past. Interment in Mulberry Cemetery, Sweetwater, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Beckham County Democrat, Erick, OK 4-Jun-1908

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Aderhold, Butler, Sides, Collins, Jones, Evans Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7007 Message Board Post: Walter Roy Aderhold, 87, was bon January 23, 1903, in Colgate, Oklahoma to Ham H. and Maude Jones Aderhold. He died Sunday, April 29, 1990 in the Sayre Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Walter moved with his parents to the farm east of Roll in 1906 where he grew up. On December 20, 1927 he was married to Arvor Viola Butler in Sayre. They lived in Oregon for a short timed before returning to Crawford to make their home. Arvor died in 1955. On February 123, 1960 Walter and Ella Sides Collins were married in Durham and remained in the Crawford community where they farmed. Ella preceded him in death in 1981. He had been a member of the Crawfordd Church of Christ for a number of years. In addition to both his wives, those preceding him in death were his parents, three sisters and one brother. Survivors include one daughter, Nan Evans of Elk City; one son, Frank Collins of Durham; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 2, 1990 at 2 p.m. in the Crawford Church of Christ with Earl Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service of Cheyenne. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Adams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7006 Message Board Post: W.A. (Uncle Billy) Adams, 72 years old, Roger Mills county commissioner, died last midnight in a Clinton hospital following a bried illness with pneumonia and influenza. Death was attributed to pneumonia and a kidney disorder. He was the second Roger Mills county official to die within the past week. Rites were held Tuesday for John M. Parker, sheriff, who died Monday at Cheyenne. Rites at 2 Saturday Funeral services for Mr. Adams will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Red Star Church and cemetery, eight miles south of Leedey. Masonic rites will be held at the cemetery. Rev. J.H. Bradley, pastor of the First Baptist church at Cheyenne, will officiate at the church services. T.C. Moore, first Roger Mills county superintendent; District Judge F.L. Mitchell, of Clinton, and Professor Moss, Lawton, one of the early day superintendents of the Cheyenne schools, will speak briefly at the rites, it was announced today. Efforts were being made to get in touch with Mr. Moss to have him attend the funeral. The three men all were close friends of the official. Uncle Billy, as he was known to his friends, was one of the most widely known men in Roger Mills county. He was an early pioneer of the country. He was an early pioneer of the county and served for many years as county superintendent. He had retired from public life when he was appointed to fill out the unexpired tem of the late W.R. Trent, Hammon, as county commissioner. Mr. Adams waited until late in life to marry, his wedding occured seven years ago. Mr. Adams moved to what is now Roger Mills County, then old Day county, with his father, Billy Adams, Sr., from Johnson county, Texas, in 1900. The elder Mr. Adams led a band of 10 immigrants in covered wagons from Texas to northeastern Roger Mills county and settled on Quartermaster creek southwest of the town of Leedey. Uncle Billy Adams became widely known to Roger Mills county folk was an active figure in politics. He served the county successfully as county superintendent and took an active interest in all Democratic affairs. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 30-Dec-1932

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Adams, Pace, Black, Vosburg, Crumal Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7005 Message Board Post: In the early morning of February the first, 1920. Fanny L. Adams passed from this life at the home of her son, W.A. Adams in Cheyenne at the ripe old age of eighty-one years. Grandma Adams came to Roger Mills County in early day with her husband, Uncle Dick Adams, and family and settled on a homestead on Quartermaster, near old Texmo. Uncle Dick preceded her from this world some fifteen years ago. After his death Grandma continued to live on the farm with her son, W.A. Adams until about three years ago when they moved to Cheyenne. Her friends in that part of the county were numerous as all knew and loved Grandma. While living in Cheyenne the feebleness of Grandma which crept on with age prevented her from forming a wide acquaintance but in the part of town which was her home Grandma numbered each one as her friend. Fanny L. Adams was born in Newberry County, Carolina March 10, 1839. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. She leaves three sons and four daughters who are: R.L. Adams of Hammon, W. Adams of Apache, W.A. Adams of Cheyenne, Mrs. O.F. Pace of El Paso, Texas, Mrs. W.C. Black of Seagrave, Texas, Mrsw. J.H. Vosburg of near Moorewood and Mrs. Lee Crumal of Hammon, besides a number of grandchildren. The remains were taken to the Texmo Cemetery and placed there beside her husband. The Star joins with the many friends in extending sympathy to those bereaved. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 5-Feb-1920

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ackley, Wright, Creswell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7004 Message Board Post: Walker A. Ackley, 37, farmer of Hammon, Oklahoma died at his home Monday, April 9, 1945 after a three-year illness. He was born September 29, 1908 in Hammon and was married in 1930 to Katie Wright at Sayre, who survives him. He has been a life-long resident of the community. Surviving along with his wife are children, Tommy Gale, Nikkola Ra, Tatsy Lanette and Billie, all of the home address as well as a sister, Mrs. Oscar Creswell, Hammon and brothers George Ackley, San Francisco, California, Hammon Ackley, San Luis Obispo, California, Glenwood Ackley, Seattle, Washington, stationed with the Merchant Marine and Reed Ackley, Buford Ackley and Emery C. Ackley, all of Hammon. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, April 11, 1945 at 2:30 o'clock fromt he Baptist Church at Hammon, Reverend W.R. Trent, officiating with interement in Red Hill Cemetery, Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Martin-Hullium Funeral directors in charge. Hammon Advocate, Hammon, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ackley, Hensey, Tomberlin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7003 Message Board Post: Services for Reed D. Ackley were conducted Sunday, April 27, 1958 at 2:30 p.m. in the Hammon School auditorium. Bill Trent and Paul Evans were the officiating ministers. Reed Dean Ackley, son of J.T. and Flora Ackley, was born August 7, 1905 at Hammon, Oklahoma, and departeds this life in an Elk City hospital April 125, 1958 at the age of 52 years 8 months and 19 days. He was married to Miss Frances Hensley at Cheyenne, Oklahoma, July 12, 1924, and to this union were born three daughters, two of whom, with his wife, Frances, survive him. They are June Ackley of the home address, and Joan Tomberlin, Midwest City, Oklahoma. He is also survived by two grandsons, Mike and David Tomberlin, and a son-in-law, Leon Tomberlin, Midwest City, and Louise Turtle, who has been with his family the past three years; four brothers, including Buford Ackley, Hammon, Oklahoma, and one sister. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Jean, in 1929, his parents and two brothers. Reed was a resident of the Hammon community most of his life, and at the time of his death he and his family were residing on his farm, where he was born and reared. He leaves behind his loved ones and a host of friends, and loving memories of the good deeds he has done for those in need. We can not say, we will not say, that he is dead, he is just away. With a cheery smile and the wave of his hands; he has wandered into an unknown land. He was laid to rest in the Red Hill cemetery, Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, beside his infant daughter. Hammon Advocate, Hammon, OK 8-May-1958

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ackley, Walker, Creswell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7002 Message Board Post: PIONERR HAMMON MAN KILLED BY PASSENGER TRAIN SUNDAY. J.T. Ackley, 64 years old, pioneer of this county, was fatally injured Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a southound M-K-T passenger train at the crossing on state highway 34 just north of Hammon. Mr. Ackley was returning to his home in a Chevrolet pick-up car. He drove onto the railroad crossing near the intersection on highway 34 and 33 as the train approached. The left side of the engine beam struck the automobile just back of the hood. Mr. Ackley received a severe fracture of the base of the skull, also a broken collar bone, broken shoulder and several broken ribs. The injury to the skull was given as the cause of death. James Thedore Ackley was born in the state of Ohio, Feburary 22, 1869 and died August 20, 1933, at Hammon, Oklahoma, at the age of 64 years, 6 months and 2 days. He came to Oklahoma in 1891, was married to Miss Flora Walker of Butler September 7, 1897, and to this union were born eight children, all of whom with his wife survive him. They are Mrs. Retta Creswell, George, Reed, Walker, Buford, Emory and Glenwood of Hammon and Hammon of Chicago. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister, only one of whom Bob Ackley of Grandfield, Oklahoma attended his funeral obsequies. Deceased's remains were returned to his home Monday, and at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, at the Church of Christ he funeral, conducted by elder McGaughey, was held The churcdh edifice was taxed to its utmost capacity to accommodate the immense assembly of friends who came to pay the last mark of respect to the memory of the Hammon pionewer interment was madse in Red Hill Cemetery where the remains were gently laid to rest. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 245-Aug-1933

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ackley, Flynt, Creswell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7001 Message Board Post: Services for George F. Ackley were held at the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Rev. J.C. Harris, Tulsa, Rev. Harwood Rowe and Rev. Richard Walker officiating ministers. Gravesite rites were conducted by the Clinton Masonic Lodge at the Red Hill Cemetery, Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. George F. Ackley was born May 29, 1901 at Hammon, Oklahoma, and departed this life October 25, 1961 at the age of 60 years 4 months 26 days. He was married to Eda Flynt January 28, 1923 at Arapaho, Oklahoma. They lived in the Hammon area some twenty years. He was in the grocery and meat market business here. Mr. Ackley's church preference was the Methodis Church. He and Mrs. Ackley had resided in Clinton the past 15 years. Before his illness he was employed by the Puckett Grocery 12 years. He was a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge, a Royal Arch and Royal Select Master Mason, a member of the Elk City Commandry and a member of the Guthrie Consistory. Mr. Ackley was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Ackley, and three brotherss, Walker, Reed and Emory. Survivors are his wife, Eda, home address; a sister, Mrs. Oscar Creswell, Elk City; three brothers, Buford of Hammon; Hammon and Glenn, both of California, and many other relatives and friends. Hammon Advocate, 2-Nov-11961

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ackley, Walker, Creswell, Dean, Shoun, Adams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/7000 Message Board Post: Funeral servoices for Mrs. Flora May Ackley of Hammon will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Ackley passed away Thursday February 20, 1947 at a local hospital. She had been ill sinced Monday of this week. She was born September 5, 1881 at Riverton, Nebraska and was married September 7, 1898 to J.T. Ackley who preceded her in death in 1933. They came to Roger Mills County in 1895 and made their home there since that time. Mrs. Ackley was a member of the Church of Christ at Hammon. One son, Walker Ackley, preceded her in death and the following children survive her --Mrs. Retta Creswell, Hammon, George Ackley, Clinton; Hammon Ackley, Brawley, California; Reed Ackley and Glenwood Ackley of Los Angeles, California. One sister Mrs. Maaggie Dean of Estancila, N.M.; and three half sisters, Mrs. Mable Shoun of Guthrie; Mrs. Dorothy Adams of Leedey; and three brothers Clarence Walker of Butler; Earl Walker of Yucapai, California and Orville Walker of San Bernardino, California; her step-mother, Mrs. Myrtle Walker of Butler and 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Church of Christ at Hammon with Tommy Hodge, minister, reading the final rites. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery with Martin-Hullum funeral directors in charge. The Elk City Daily News, Elk City, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Billings, Ray, Martin, Powers, Horton, Muffet, Weaver, Ward, Rinard, Woodring Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/6999 Message Board Post: Dorthey Lorenda Martin Ray was born to Ernest and Beulah Rinard Martin on August 28, 1931 at Aledo, Oklahoma. She passed from this life on October 6, 2006 at the Clinton Regional hospital in Clinton, Oklahoma. Dorothey attended school at Telephone, Texas, Rhea, Oklahoma, Center Point, Oklahoma and Leedey, Oklahoma where she graduated with the class of 1950. On October 4, 1950 Dorothey married Gus Ray in Oceola, Oklahoma. To this union four children were born: Mitch, Marty, Charlie and Lila (Muffer). She married Ralph Billings, Sr. on December 7, 1960 in Santa Rosa, California. Three children were born to this union, Vickie, Lorie Ann, and Ralph Billings, Jr. After marriage she took up residence in Leedey, California, Kansas, Elk City, and Putnam, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and gardening. She also greatly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothey became a member of the Church of Christ when she was thirteen years old. Those preceding Dorothey in death were her parents, Ernest and Beulah Martin; her husbands, Guy Ray and Ralph Billings, two brothers, Edwards and Floyd Martin; two sisters, Pauline Powers and Lucille Horton; one grandson, James Edward Ray; and one granddaughter, Charlene Wynn Ray. She is survived by her four sons: Mitchell Ray of Punam, Martin Ray and wife Annie of St. Joseph, Missouri, Charles Ray, and wife Laura of Foss Lake, Oklahoma, and Ralph Billingsw Jr., of Elk City, by her three daughters, Lila Muffet Woodring and husband Terry of Woodward, Oklahoma, Vickie Billings of Leedey, Oklahoma and Lorie Ann Billings of Burns Flat, Oklahoma; by one brother, Gene Martin and wife Freda of Searcy, Arkansas; by two sisters, Helen Weaver of Elk City, and Alice Ward of Ringling, Oklahoma; and one aunt, Festus Martin of Searcy, Arkansas; by twenty-two grandchildsren, numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 10, 2006 in the Church of Christ, Leedey, Oklahoma with interment following in New Hermon Cemetery. Services arranged by Shaw Funeral Home, Leedey, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 12-Oct-2006