This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Howell, Stauber, Carlton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3192 Message Board Post: Services for Robert L. Howell were Wednesday, March 2, 1960 at the Crawford auditorium with Rev. Loyd Martin officiating. Mr. Howell died in Cheyenne Sunday, February 29, 1960. He was born April 15, 1905. A resident of the Roll community, Mr. Howell is survived by his wife, Irene, three daughters, Lotus Stauber, Wichita, Kansas; Carol Carlton, Union City, California, and Alice Howell of the home address; and one son Jerome Howell of Libyia, North Africa. Committal was in the Silent Home cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills county, Oklahoma under direction of Scroggins. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hughes, Long, Santistevaan, McDaonald Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3191 Message Board Post: William Elmer "Buck" Hughes, a pioneer of Roger Mills County, and a long time resident of the Durham community, departed this life November 12, 1958 in the Cheyenne hospital at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 5 days. He was born April 7, 1881 in Loursbour, Missouri. He was married September 11, 1904 to Annie Long at Chandler, Oklahoma, who survives. Other survivors are four sons, Afton W. Hughes, Durham, Clarence G. Hughes, Canadian, Texas, James Lowell Hughes, of midwest City and Elmer clyde Hughes, San Ysido, California; two daughters, Leota Santistevan, Aztec, New Mexico, and Emily McDonald, Las Cruces, New Mexico; 4 brothers, Jim Hughes, Maxwell, New Mexico, and Ira S. Hughes, Pueblo, Colorado; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. His mother and father and four sisters preceded him in death. 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: Hill, Harrison, Shultz, Hyman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3190 Message Board Post: Sidney Ward Hill was born January 27, 1873 in Smith county, Texas. Departed this life at Hobart, Oklahoma November 25, 1958. In 1895 he was united in marriage to Sarah Shultz at Norman, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death in 1938. Mr. Hill was an early settler, having helped to lay out the Elk City townsite. Later he moved to Strong City and homesteaded a farm where he resided for some 22 years. Moving to Strong city in 1927 he was elected mayor, serving for six years. He also served in the state legislature for one term. He maintained a produce business from 1927 until 1940. For the past four years he had been a resident of hobart, Oklahoma where he lived at a convalescent home. Survivors include four children, Clarence Hill, Dallas, Texas, Felton Hill, also of Dallas, Mrs. Lillie Harrison, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Mrs Lela Harrison, Boulder, Colorado; 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by two children, Mrs. Ethel Hyman and Alberta Hill. Burial 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: Hicks, Barber, Butler, Murray, Taylor, O'Brien, Broussard, Steven, Call Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3189 Message Board Post: Henry Harry Hicks born July 25, 1889, Salt Lick, Ky. He came to Roger Mills county in 1909 with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hicks, departed this life March 3, 1960. In 1912 he was married to Maud Muller Barber. To this union 4 children were born. He was united with Christina church when 16 years of age. Those lfft to mourn his passing are his wife at the home address, one son Grover, Hawkins, Texas, three daughters, Velma Butler, Crawford, Oklahoma, Ola murray, Houston, Sylvia Taylor, Houston, Texas. Five grand children, Gerald O'Brien, Jo Ann Broussard, Kenneth O'Brien, Sue and Danny Butler. Great grandchildren: Jerry Steven, Mark Edward O'Brien, Allen and David Lynn Broussard. One sister, Mrs. Pearl Call of San Francisco, California, and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Burial 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: Herring, Robbins, Snell, Chandler, Wall, Fausett, Wilson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3187 Message Board Post: Allen Benjamin Herring Jr., was born November 27, 1919 at Beaumont, Texas, to the late Liza and Allen B. Herring, and passed away, Saturday, april 16, 1960 at the Veterans Hospital, Norman, Oklahoma. He was married to Opal Lee Robbins at Cheyenne, Oklahoma September 21, 1937. To this union six children were born, twins a son and daughter, who passed away in infancy; and four daughters. The family lived in Roll for a number of years, then a short time in Clinton, before they moved to Reydon in 1943, where they have since resided. In 1946 he suffered a tracxtor accident which cost him his legs. He spent the first years in Veterans Hospital Amarillo, Texas. Although he was home for a number of years and walked up town and could go about, he gradually grew worse and spent the last years in the Veterans hospital in Norman. He had joined the Church of Christ when a boy and attended services at the norman hospitaal. He leaves to mourn, his wife Opal Lee Herring and Brenda of home, Mrs. Mary Lee Snell, Reydon; Mrs. Betty Chandler of Vernon, Texas; Mrs. Barbara Wall of Pasadena, Texas and two grandchildren, Gary Don Chandler and Barbara Lee Wall. Two sisters, Mrs. E.L. Fausett and Mrs. Belle Wilson of Little Rock, Arkansas, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 20, 1960 at 2:30 p.m. at the Reydon community building with W.I. Trent of Hammon, assisted by Johnny Freeman of Cheyenne in charge of services. Burial was in the Silent home cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, by the side of the twins. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henson, Mayberry, Nesbiett, Ewing Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3186 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Oscar Kyle Henson, retired rancher and faarmer, who died at his home in Erick, Saturday were held Monday afternoon at the First Baptist church of Sweetwater with Rev. Robert S. Franks, Rev. Wallace Reed and Rev. Joe Walker officiating. Born March 22, 1881 at Spanish Fort, Texas, he was married April 6, 1914 to Nona moss Mayberry at Wichita Falls, Texas and they made their home at Granite and Lefors, Texas, moving to Meridian community in 1923 where they resided until they came to Erick in January 1958. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. A son preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of the home address, two daughters, Lucile Nesbiett, Clovis, New Mexico, and Helen Jane Ewing, Ogden, Kansas; two sons, O.K., Jr., Sweetwater, Oklahoma; Frederick, Erick; four grandchildren; two brothers, George and Grover, Malvern, Arkansas. Pall bearers were Milton Cardin, E.L. Fowler, Jr., Clifford Weston, Durwood York, Dean Abernath, Bill Cotts. Interment was in the Mulberry cemetery, Sweetwater, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 1959

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harrison, Bradley, Parr, Schmidt, Magimm, Ferguson, Swartwood Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3185 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Everett L. Harrison, Cheyene, who died Wednesday, April 2, 1958 following a short illness at the Cheyenne hospital were held at 2:30 p.m. from the Cheyenne First Baptist Church with Rev. Gerla Main and c.W. Rhoades officiating. Born March 13, 1910, Mr. Harrison has resided in the Reydon community most of his life. A veteran of World War II he was a farmer in the community. Miss Georgia Bradley and he were married May 2, 1933 in Cheyenne. Survivors include his wife, Georgia, and duaghter, Judy of the home address: three daughters, Nadine Parr and Joann Harrison, Pampa, Texas, and Judy Cheyenne; one son, Troy L. Harrison, Albuquerque, New Mexico; three brothers, Raymond and Stanley, Fresno, California, Archie, Cheyenne; four sisters, Mrs. Fred Schmidt, Durham, Mrs. Claude Maginn, Hollywood, California, Mrs. Bill Ferguson, LeMarque, Texas, and Mrs. Everett Swartwood, Cheyenne. Interment was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with Scroggins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hardy, Alexander, Woodall, Buckelew Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3184 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Charles Mathew Hardy will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Rose Chapel wih Rev. Hollis Press officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulberry Cemetery, Sweetwater, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral service of Sayre. Charels Mathew Hardy was born Feburary 14, 1925 in Sweetwater to Nora Alice and John E. Hardy and died Saturday in Copper, Texas at the age of 77. He was married to Nell aAlexander January 26, 1946. They made their home in Copper for 18 years. Charles served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army Air Corps as a gunner and aircraft mechanic. He was preceded in death by his one brother, Ellis Hardy and one sister, Zella Mae Miller. He was a mber of the Faith Baptist Church and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Nell Hardy of the home; one son, Charles W. Hardy of LaPorte, Texas; two daughters, Joy Woodall of Copper, Texas,Cindy Buckelew of Artesia, New Mexico; 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Haigood, Halliburton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3183 Message Board Post: Mabel Naomi Halliburton, daughter of Thomas H. and Ida Lile Halliburton, was born May 31, 1910 in Turpin, Oklahoma, and departed this life December 6, 1959, near Strong City, Oklahoma at the age of 49 years, six months and 26 days. She was married to Alva V. Haigood, April 8, 1950 at Guymon, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by a twin sister, Mada. She was a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by her husband, Alva Haigood of Pampa, Texas, her parents of Booker, Texas, two brothers, Lile Halliburton of Booker, Texas and Victor Halliburton of Lubbock, Texas. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews, beside a large number of other relatives and friends. Burial 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: Haigood, James, Loughlin, Maxon, Butler, Brady, Bruner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3182 Message Board Post: Joseph Gordis Haigood, son of James Oliver and Mollie Haigood was born December 1, 1883 in McClellan County, Texas, and departed this life December 26, 1959 near Strong City, Oklahoma, at the age of 76 years and 26 days. On August 27, 1903 Mr. Haigood was married to Minnie Pearl James at Clarksville, Texas and to this union were born four sons and three daughters. He was preceded in death by a son, Homer, and one daughter, Flora. He is survived by his wife of the home address, Cheyenne, Oklahoma; by three sons, Clarence of Silver, Texas, Alva of pampa, Texas; and Wallace of Guymon. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Irma Loughlin of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Ruby Maxon of Cashion, Oklahoma, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and three sisters who are Mrs. Lelia Butler, Erick, Oklahoma, Mrs. Della Brady, Bell Gardens, California, Mrs. Beulah Bruner of Sayre, Oklahoma. He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Haigood and family moved to Roger Mills County in Februaary 1906 and have made it their home since that time. Burial 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: Guy, Abernathy, Wood Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3181 Message Board Post: Harvey Allen Guy, son of A.W. and Isabel Guy, was born May 11, 1880 at Van Wert, Iowa. At an early age he came to northern Missouri with his parents and resided there until 1935 when he came to Oklahoma. In 1906 he was united in marriage to Anna L. Abernathy at Sahl, Missouri. To this union one daughtrer, Ruth, was born. Mr. Guy was more familiarly and affectionately known as "Pop". He was a firm beliver in God and always worked faaithfully in the Methodist church. "Pop" loved gospel songs and never missed an oppurtunity to sing praises unto God. He had a cheerful outlook on life, he loved people and was prepared and ready to meet God. Although "Pop" was 80 years and 4 months of age at the time of his passing he never seemed old as he was a man who nver grew old. He was preceded in death, by his wife in 1935. His parents and 12 bvrothers and sisters also preceded him. "Pop" is survived by his daughter, Mrs. C.A. Wood, Jr. and one grandson, Robert Allen Wood all of Grimes, Oklahoma; also a host of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Burial 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: Guy, Bright Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3180 Message Board Post: Benjamin Harrison (Harry) Guy, the son of A.W. and Isabel Guy, was born in Dumas, Missouri April 22, 1891. He departed this earth on July 30, 1958, at the age of 67 years, 3 months and 8 days. He was united in marriage to Linnie Bright, March 17, 1922 at Cheyenne, Oklahoma. To this union 3 sons were born, Leroy, Bert and Charles. Mr. Guy came with his parents to Leedey, Oklahoma in 1906 and resided ther until 1916 and then moved to the Grimes community. In 1948 he moved to the Berlin community where he was residing at the time of his death. He served in World War I and had one year of active duty over seas, being in the 45th Inf. Reg. of the 90th Division. He was a member of the American Legion of Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Harry was a man who enjoyed life and had a keen interest in his friends and the world about him. He lived by the Golden Rule and his way of life was "o unto others as you would have them do unto you". He had many talents and characteristics thaat made him a very useful citizen. He was a firm beliver in God. Harry, will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Linnie, of the home address; 3 sons, Leroy of Delhi, Bert and Charles of Pampa, Texas, 10 grandchildren and one brother, H.A. Guy of Grimes, Oklahoma. Also a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 7 brothers. Burial 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: Green Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3179 Message Board Post: Carl D. Green 34 of Sanford, Texas died October 12, 1959 following a lingering illness. He was an employee of the Phillips Petroleum Company's Philblack plant and a member of the First Baptist Church of Sanford. Funeral services were held in the Sanford Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Morrison officiating, assisted by the Rev. Albert Audus. Interment was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Casketbearers were Raymond Gues, Walter Strong, Frank Watson, Fred Day, Buster Chaffin and bob Neeley. Survivors of Mr. Green include his wife, Linvillia; two daughters, Sandra and Carlene, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Green, Cheyenne, Oklahoma; five brothers, Clyde and Homer of Cheyenne, Robert. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gray, Cornels, Beavin, Buskirk, Sizemore Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3178 Message Board Post: Lenoara Cornels was born July 16, 1886 in Davenport, Iowa. She departed this life June 9, 1958, at her home in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. On December 24, 1922, she was united in marriage to Verna Gay in Cheyenne. She was converted when 11 years of age, and has remained a faithful Christian and loyal church member. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Beavin of Cheyenne, Mrs. Ida von Buskirk of Central Point, Oregon, Mrs. Ellen Sizemore of Cordell, Oklahoma, one brother, E.F. Cornesl of Sayre, Oklahoma, 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a great number of other relatives and friends. Burial 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: Gowdy, Hatchett, Albin, Murry, Stewart Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3177 Message Board Post: The Methodist church in Cheyenne would not hold the large crowd who came to pay tribute to Mrs. John Gowdy Sunday afternoon. The entire front of the church in which Mars Gowdy had taught her Sunday school class just the Sunday before, was a mass of flowers, tributes from friends, relatives and organizations. The funeral sermon was given by Rev. Paul Jones of Sentinel, former pastor of the church. He was assisted by Rev. Clayton Hughes, pastor. Committal was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under direction of Scroggins Funeral Home. Mrs. Gowdy was active in the Sunday School and the WWSCS of the Methodist church and in the Platonic club of this city. Mrs. Gowdy died suddenly Friday morning, September 30, 1960 at Cheyenne. Born September 13, 1910 in Foss, Oklahoma, she was maarried to John Gowdy in 1932 at Coud Chief, Oklahoma. They came to Cheyenne from Cqanute in 1956. Survivors are her husband, John, and one daughter, Ruth Ann, of the home, her mother, Mrs. Martha Hatchett, Sprinfield, Colorado, and brother, Genie Hatchett, Springfield, Colorado; three sisters, Jewel Albin, Merced, California, Jessie Murray, Foss, Oklahoma and Dewey Stewart, Wichita Falls, Texas. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Goode, Hayden, Hardwick, Kendall Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3176 Message Board Post: Jessie lUther Goode, Mayfield, retired farmer and rancher of the Buffalo community died Saturday January 8, 1959 at his home following and extended illness. Born October 31, 1884 in Georgia, he was married July 15, 1917 to Laura Hayden, Lawn, Texas, and came to western Oklahoma in 1922 settling at Roll, in Roger Mills county. In 1956 he moved to the Buffalo community. He was a member of the Buffalo Bible Baptist church. Two sisters and his parents preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Goode of the home address, one daughter, Mrs. Bill Hardwick, Altus, three sons, Rexford of Whittier, California, William of Grimes and Dale of Torrance, California, and five grandchildren. Mr. Good was a brother-in-law of Mrs. W.D. Kendall of Cheyenne. Burial 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: Fox, Wallace, Wells, Nixon, Barnes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3175 Message Board Post: Elmer E. "Doc" Fox was born May 30, 1890 neaar West Plains, Missouri, and departed this life August 17, 1959 in the hospital at Cheyenne, Oklahoma at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 18 days. He moved with his parents to Indian Territory in 1904 and settled near Okemah, where he grew to manhood. In 1915 he came to Roger Mills County and was united in marriage to Blanche Wallace May 16, 1917. They established a home 4 miles east of Durham where he resided since, except for 3 years when he lived in Cheyenne. "Doc" was baptised into the Durham Baptist church in 1939 and had been an active member since that time. He was a well known wheat farmer and cattle man. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and fourteen half brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of the home; three sisters who are Mrs. B.F. Wells, Oklahoma city, Mrs. W.L. Nixon, Bishop, California, and Mrs. A.R. Banres of Oceanside, California. Tow brothers who survive are J.H. Fox of Okemah, Oklahoma and Otis H. Fox of Garden Grove California and other relatives and a host of friends. "Doc" was a loving and devoted husband, brother and uncle. Although no childre were born to this union they have opened their hears and their home to others. He will long be remembered for his many community deeds and contributions of kindness. Rev. Sanford Cole and Rev. A.L. Martin had charge of the funeral services which were conducted in the community building at Durham in the presence of a large crowd of friends, many of them having come from a great distance. Committal was in the Fairview cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Scroggins of Cheyenne. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Foster, Banner, Cordell, Sanders, Ogle, Howard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3174 Message Board Post: Services for Mrs. George Foster were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church in Cheyenne with Rev. Laddie Adams assisted by Rev. Paul Jones in charge. Committal was in the Silent Home cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under direction of Scroggins Funeral Home. Dora Lee Banner was born to Charlie and Mollie Baanner, April 1, 1891 at Altus, Oklahoma. In 1902 she came to Roger Mills County with her parents and resided with them in the Roll community. In 1912 she was married to George Foster. To this union five children were born, one of which died in infancey. The family resided in the Roll and Durham communities until 1941 when they moved to Cheyenne, which has been their home since that time. Mrs. Foster passed away at the Cheyenne Convalescent hospital January 7, 1959 after a long and serious illness. Survivng with the husband and father are four children. They are Lorena Cordell, Gage, Oklahoma; George, Camp Chaffee, Arkansas; Leonard, San Diego, California; and Emogene Sanders, Albany, Oregon. One brother, Charlie Banner, Emit, Idaho and two sisters, Birdie Ogle of St. Louis, Missouri and Mollie Howard of Durant, Oklahoma, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives also mourn her departure. A member of the Baptist church, Mrs. Foster's life was an example of love, kindness and patience that will always be cherished in the memory of relatives and friends. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Focht, Arehart, Appell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3173 Message Board Post: Lewis Beecher Focht, son of William and Mary Elizabeth Focht was obnr January 10, 1880 in Odell, Nebraska and died December 31, 1959 in Reydon, Oklahoma at the age of 69 years, 11 months and 21 days. He was one of the early pioneers of the west, settling in Oklahoma near Old Grand and later moving to Reydon where he continued to live until his death after a series of illnesses. His devotion to the profession of well-digging earned him many well-deserved friends from the early pioneer days until recently when he was forced by age and illness to discontinue his love of digging new wells and mending old ones in spite of weather conditions. He was a member of the Reydon Methodist church where his funeral was held Saturday, January 2, 1960 with the Rev. Carl Shelton officiating, and hwere his friends overflowed the church to pay their last respects. He is survivey by one brother Lee Focht of Bayard, Nebraska, one sister, Mrs. Amanda Arehart of Waukegan, Illinois, and one niece, Mrs. Oleata Focht Appell of Shattuck, other distant relatives and many friends. Interment in Bellview cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Oklahoma

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Focht, McQuigg, Appel Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3172 Message Board Post: In front of the Crawford high school auditorium at 2:00 o'clok Ocrboer 15, 1958 there was assembled Automobiles from at least eight Oklahoma counties, two Texas counties and one Kansas county. Possibly this was the largest aggregation of cars ever assembled at Crawford. On the inside was gaathered the larges crowd I ever saw at a country funeral. They were gathered to pay their last respects to a Roger Mills County farmer who had passed away two days before on October 13, 1958. Glen Robert Focht was born in Phillipsburgh, Kansas, April 8, 1894. He came with his parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister to Day County, Oklahoma Territory, and they settled on a homestead two miles north of the Antelope Hills in the spring of 1906. Glen had never lived in any other neighborhood in the 52 years since he came here at the age of 12. He went into the Army in 1918 and was wounded in baattle October 11, 1918. He was hit five times so close together he didn't know which one came first. He was discharged early in 1919 and came back to the "Bend" where he had lived ever since. On Jun 15, 1921, he married to Johnnie McQuigg, daughter of John McQuigg and they had lived in the Bellview community ever since. After coming to Oklahoma, he attended the Bellview school. The only surviving teachers I know of are Klina potter, now Mrs. John Casady, and Art Squire his last teacher. Glen and Johnnie raised one daughter, Oleta, now Mrs. Ted Appel of Shattuck, who is the mother of 6 daughters, all of whom attended the last rites. The remains were laid to rest in Bellview cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma one mile from Glen's home, with American Legion honors. Glen will be missed by a large acquantances as anyone any place ever was. He was always a hard worker, a good neighbor, and a helpful friend, strickly honest. He also had a host of good neighbors and very helpful friends as might be seen in the help given the family in their time of trouble. He leaves his wife, his daughter Oleta and her husband, Ted, and their six daughters, besides 3 brothers and 1 sister. Rev A.L. Martin of Crawford was the officiating minister. Casket bearers were Claud Newell, Johnny Keahey, Walter Gantz, Bernard Eakins, Jim A. Brown and Bob Goodwin. Scroggins Funeral Home of Cheyenne had charge of the service. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK