This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vandiver, Williams, Andrews, Vaughan, Miller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3131 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Joseph Earl Vandiver, 79, long-time Roger Mills County farmer, were held Thursday, December 26, 1968 in the Durham High School Auditorium. The Rev. Sandord Cole, a Baptist minister, officiated. Burial was in Silent Home cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under direction of Sticley Funeral Home of Canadian. Mr. Vandiver died Sunday, December 22, 1968 at his home near Durham. He was born February 4, 1889. He was a native of Cleburne, Texas, and had lived near Durham for 48 years. Surviving him are a son, Sam of Dumas; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Williams of Amarillo, Mrs. Modell Andrews of Canadian and Mrs. Jospehine Vaughan of Denver City; a sister, Mrs. Cecil Miller of Hastland; nien grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thomas, Taaylor, Cordell, Powers, Dunn, Johnson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3130 Message Board Post: Fannie Mae Thomas died in the Roger Mills Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne, Tuesday, April 2, 1968 at the age of 92 years. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church, Cheyenne at 2:30 p.m., April 4, 1968 with Rev. Robert Webb and Rev. Leland Burch officiating. Born November 12, 1876, Hillsborough, Texas, Mrs. Thomas married J.W. Thomas September 20, 1905, in Day County. She had come to Durham from Bowie, Texas in 1898. She was a member of the First Christian church since 1916. She has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Cordell, in Cheyenne. She was preceded in death by her husbqand, one son, J.W. Thomas, Jr.; three sisters and five brothers. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Irene Taylor, Belleplaine, Kansas, Mrs. Pauline Cordell, Cheyenne, and Mrs. Katura Powers, Midwest City; three sons, Bufford and Bruce both of Durham, Vint of Hardesty; two brothers, Hammit Dunn of Midland, Texas and clay Dunn, Pilot Point, Texas; twenty grand children and 26 great grandchildren. Pall bearers were her grandsons, James Thomas, Billy Taylor, Dempsey Powers, Gordon Thomas, and Gene Johnson. Committal was in the Fairview cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with Scroggins and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thomas, Cole, Johnson, Taylor, Cordell, Powers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3129 Message Board Post: Bufford Thomas was born November 12, 1909, at Durham, Oklahoma. He passed away May 25, 1968, at Cheyenne Memorial Hospital. He was married in 1936 to Dorothy Cole. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, three children, Dana and Gordon Thomas and Gene Johnson, two grandchildren, Linda and Stan Johnson,a ll of Durham, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. Irene Taylor, Belle Plaine, Kansas, Mrs. Pauline Cordell, of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Mrs. Katura Powers, Midwest City, Oklahoma; two brothers, Vint Thomas of Hardesty, Oklahoma, and Bruce Thomas, of Durham, Okalhoma. He was a member of the Durham Baptist Church. Interment in the 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: Sprowls, Calver, Rhoten, Hyer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3128 Message Board Post: Roy Fremont Sprowls was born July 20, 1892 at Lexington, Oklahoma to John C. and Lillie Sprowls. He passed this life February 22, 1968 at the Roger Mills Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. He moved with his parents and sisters to the Square Top Community in 1902, where he farmed until his retirement in 1960. He waas united in marriage to Octavia Murriel Calvert in 1916. To this union were born four sons and two daughters, Betty Joe, preceded him in death in 1934. He leaves to mourn his passing; Mrs. Sprowls, of the home address; sons Fremont of Portland, Oregon; Memory of Oklahoma City; Charles of Phillips, Texas; Louis, of Cheyenne; a daughter, Honwea Rhoten of Phillips, Texas; and a sister, Edyth Hyer of Phoenix, Arizona. He leaves also thirteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Sprowls helped to make the history of Roger Mills County and was vitally interested in recalling and retelling early historic events. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church in Cheyenne, Sunday, February 25, 1968 at Two p.m., 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: Little, Smith, Parker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3127 Message Board Post: Lucille F. Smith Little was born November 24, 1907 in a half-dugout northwest of Cheyenne, Oklahoma to Betty and Jim Smith. She passed away May 21, 2002 in the Cheyenne Care Center, Cheyenne, Oklahoma at the age of 94 years, 5 months and 27 days. Lucille attended school at Cheyenne before marrying John Wesley Little of Strong City, OK on December 19, 1926. They made their home in the Strong City Community where they farmed and ranched before moving to Cheyenne in 1972. Lucille was named "Moter of the Year" by the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce in 1995. She was a member of Strong City Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one grandchild, Steven Elliott Little, two sisters and one brother. Services were held Friday, May 24, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Cheyenne First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Fred King and Rev. Don Harrold. Burial was held at the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills county, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose chapel funeral services. Survivors include: her sons and daughters-in-law, Murl and Marie Little of cheyenne, OK, Robert and Naida little of Thomas, OK, J.W. and Barbara little of Cheyenne, OK, Lloyd and Linda Little of Oklahoma City, OK; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Smith of Cheyenne, OK, Loyd Smith and wife Jeanine, of Oklahoma city, OK; one sister, Donna Parker of of Ponca City, OK; host of relatives and friends. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 30-May-2002

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mallard, Sullivan, Evans Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3126 Message Board Post: Earl James Mallard was born January 11, 1937 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Nina and Clyde Mallard. He passed away May 16, 2002 in the integris Baptist Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years 4 months and 5 days. Earl married Fannye Sullivan in Jay, Ok and they made their home in Cheyenne. He served his country with the U.S. Army and was a member of the Cheyenne VFW. He was preceded in death by mother, wife, Fanney and one brother. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma officiated by Rev. Fred King. Arrangementsz are under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service. Survivors include: two sons Earl Mallard Jr. of Guymon, OK, James Sullivan of Cheyenne, OK; one daughter, Nina of Texas; his father, Clyde Mallard, of Grove, OK; two brothers, Danny Mallard of Las Vegas, NV, Denny Mallard of Cheyenne, OK; one sister Delores Evans of Guymon, OK; nine grandchildren, numerous other relatives and friends. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 30-May-2002

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shugart, Davis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3125 Message Board Post: Mr. Will Shugart, passed away January 17, 1968 at Canyon, Texas he was a former resident of Roll. Born October 30, 1878. Funeral services were held at Canyon Sunday and burial at Silent Home cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Sunday evening. He was the uncle of Mrs. Fairy Davis, of Cheyenne. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shotwell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3124 Message Board Post: Services are pending for Ricky Don Shotwell, Born July 7, 1967, age 1, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dan Shotwell, of oklahoma city. Ricky Don departed this life Tuesday, Mary 28, 1968, at 11:30 a.m. Funeral services will be conducted in Cheyenne. 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: Selby Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3123 Message Board Post: One of our early day settlers of 50 years in the community: Nelson Warren Selby passed away in a Pampa, Texas hospital Dunday, June 9, 1968 at 7:00 p.m. His family was with him. He was taken worse last week and taken to the hospital Thursday. He was born October 9, 1897. He leaves his wife at home, 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Reydon community building, burial was in Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robinson, Farmer, Jackson, Leach, Davidson, Brodbrick, Tindell, Brayfield, Tapor Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3122 Message Board Post: Joe Alec Robinson, Crawford, died Friday April 25, 1969 at the Cheyenne hodpital following a heart attack. Funeral services were held Monday at 10:00 a.m.. in the Crawford gymnasium with M.C. Jackson, minister, and Darrell Bell officiating. Born April 27, 1907 at Meridian, Texas, Mr. Robinson was married October 19, 1933 to Anna Mitchell Faarmer at Sayre. They moved to Crawford in Roger Mills County in 1934 from Carter. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Nell Jackson, Kingfisher; one son, James Earl of Oklahoma City; one grandchild; two brothers, Homer and Mark; one step brother, Johnnie Leach; five sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Davidson, Mrs. Efgfie Brodbrick, Mrs. Ruth Tindell, Mrs. Violet Brayfield, Mrs. Gladys Tapor. Pall bearers were nephews, Marion Davidson, Waymond Hall, Jimmy Dorman, Ray Robinson, Bruce Tindell, John Robinson. Honorary pall bearers were Leroy Bowers, Charlie Gilliland, Walter Aderholt, Rex Kendall, Chester Wright, Scott Springer, Bruce Tindell, John Robinson. Committal was in the Silent Home cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with Scroggins and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Prestridge, Emanuel, Daugherty, Dearing Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3121 Message Board Post: Ethel D. Prestridge, Cheyenne, died Friday May 20, 1968, in the Sayre hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, 1968 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, Cheyenne, with Rev. Robert Webb officiating. Born December 10, 1891, Mrs. Prestridge married U.M. Prestridge in Cheyenne and came to Cheyenne in 1917 from Oklahoma City. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, 51 years. Survivors are her husband of the home; one daughter, Marjorie P. Emanuel, El Reno; two sons, George W. of Cheyenne, and Jefferson B. of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, John Daugherty; one sister, Clara Dearing. Pall bearers were: Glen Tracy, Leland Burns, Hub Braadshaw, William L. Chalfant, Lee Roark, A.F. Beaty. Honorary pallbearers were: L.L. Males, Fred Cordell, Dean Cross, Donovan Wesner, Eddie Lee McDaniel, and Ray Kendall. Interment was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Scroggins and Son Funeral Home. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pitcock, Moore, Wallace, Shell, Parkhurst, Blaylock, Stamper, Wallace, Pitcox, Hedley, Compton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3120 Message Board Post: S.A. Pitcock was born to Fredrick H. and Mildred M. Moore Pitcock in Denton County, Texas on August 20, 1882. He was united in marriage to Isabell Wallace on November 20, 1907 at Canadian, Texas. To this union was born four daughters: Ora Shell, of Boise City; Frances Parkhurst, Canton; Julia Blaylock, Mountain Park; and Ethel Stamper, Strong City; and five sons: Fred and Wallace, Cheyenne; Clarence, Hammon; Luke of Strong City; and Austin Lee, deceased at two months of age. Mr. Pitcock's wife, Isabell, preceded him in death on December 28, 1950. He was united in marriage to Ella Riley of Morris, Oklahoma, in March of 1961. Burial services were conducted at the Pentacostal church at Hammon at two p.m. Sunday October 20, 1968 Rev. Avery, Hammon officiated the funeral sermon. Mrs. Irene Clark gave the tribute. Rev. Lee Vaughn of Strong City, read the obituary and prayer. Mr. Pitcock was laid to rest in the Red Hill cemetery, Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. The casket bearers were Buster Miller, Clyde Stewart, Tom Pinkston, Clye Stamper, Harold Mooney, and Bob Burrows. Mr. Pitcock departed from this life October 18, 1968 at the age of 86 years 1 month, and 27 days. Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Ella; 4 daughters, 4 sons; 23 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; 4 great-greaat- grandchildren; one brother, Eldredge of Duncan; four sisters; Lea Wallace, Duncan; Elizabeth Pitcox, of Corpus Christi; Trudy Hedley, Saint Joseph, Texas; Mildred Compton, Gillham, Arkansas; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Pitcock accepted Christ as his savior many years ago, and now he has gone to claim his reward. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peterson, Brickell, Britton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3119 Message Board Post: Martin William Peterson, Cheyenne, Oklahoma passed from this life March 27, 1969, 1:45 p.m. in the Roger Mills Memorial Hospital. He was born to Giles C. Peterson and Mary Jane Brickell Peterson December 17, 1955, at Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Survivors include: His mother and father of the home address; brothers, Fred of the home address, and Joe of Houston, Texas; sister Mrs. Tacy Britton of Norman, Oklahoma; three nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were conducted at the United Methodist Church, Cheyenne, Oklahoma on Saturday, March 29, 1969, 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Bill Chace officiating. Interment 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: McClellan, Scott, Lacey, Holmes, Clem, Cleweno, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3118 Message Board Post: Orson T. McClellan 3547 Pueblo Drive, Los Alamos, New Mexico, died November 8, 1969, at Espanola, New Mexico. He was born to Mr. Lawrence McClellan and Mattie Case McClellan on October 17, 1900 in Hiettville, Kansas. Orson T. McClellan was married to Olive Scott, in 1926 at Canadian, Texas at the Baptist Church. He has been a member of the Baptist Church for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Olive, of the home address; 2 daughters, Wauneita Lacey, of Hawaii, and Jo Ann Holmes, of Edmond, Oklahoma; two sons, Elmer, Los Almos and Pat of Los Alamos. Brothers and sisters are Lester McClellan of Cheyenne, Guy, of midwest City, Clyde of Cheyenne and Russell of Strong City, and Fred of Mt. View, Mo. and Claud of Sacramento, Calif.; and Mrs. Edna Clem, Rocky Fordc, Col., Nellie Cleweno, Boulder, Colo., Lucille Smith, Fort Worth, Texas. Services were conducted from the Baptist Church of Cheyenne at 2:00 p.m. on November 12, 1969, with Rev. Milton Gage officiating. Interment was in Silent Home cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were: Bobby Cannon, Harold Beals, Jimmy McClellan, Dean Adams, Nolan Adams, Roy McClellan. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morrison, Blundell, Martin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3117 Message Board Post: Lois Elizabeth Morrison was born May 22, 1910 at Higgins, Texas to the late Claud and Blanche Blundell, and departed this life July 7, 1968, at the Norman Municipal Hospital at the age of 58 years, 1 month and 15 days. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was united in marriage to J.C. Morrison, at Strong City, Oklahoma January 26, 1933. To this union were born two children, Donald Morrison, of Moore, Martin, of Wichita Falls, Texas. She leaves to mourn her passing in addition her children, six grandchildren and two brothers, Lloyd Blundell, of Cheyenne, and Harley Blundell of Crawford. A host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Crawford Auditorium, Tuesday, July 9, 1968 with Leland Burch and George Franks, ministers, officiating. Interment in Pie Flat cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moler, Wallace, Pritchard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3116 Message Board Post: Eddie Lee (Jack) Moler was born on October 28, 1903, at Mangum, Oklahoma, and passed away in an Elk City Hospital, on May 8, 1969 at the age of 65 years 6 months and 11 days old. Lee lived in and around Hammon most of his life. He was a retired ranch hand. Affter retiring he moved to Hammon where he made his home with Elmer Blount for four years, the last 1 1/2 years he has been in the hospital and Convalescent Home. Lee lived a Bachelor's life. Survivors are one brother, C.C. Moler of Hammon, one sister, Mrs. Jewel Wallace, of Cobden, Illinois; several nieces and nephews, an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Pritchard of Hammon and several cousins. Pall Bearers were Lonnie Clayton, Elmer Blount, Truman Farmer, Pete Lewis, AGlen Clements, and Pete Dean. Interment in Red Hill Cemetery, Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Massey, Parker, Burns, Dudney, Smith, Harrison Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3115 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Mrs. King Massey, medical records technician at Western State Hospital, Fort Supply, for the past 10 years were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, in the Chapel of the Stecher mortuary. Keith Schinnerer pastor of the Hillcrest Church of Christ was officiating and burial was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma at 2:00 p.m. with the Stecher mortuary in charge of arrangements. Jewel Viola Parker was born at Cheyenne, on November 14, 1911. She lived in the Cheyenne area and on February 15, 1953, mar5ried King W. Massey at Tucumcari, New Mexico and they made their home in Hobart until 1955 when they moved to Coloraado. In 1960 they moved to Fort Supply where they have made their home since that time. She was a member of the Hillcreast Church of Christ. She died Monday, November 17, 1969 at noon in St. Anthony's Hospital, Oklahoma City, following a two-month illness. Survivors are her husband, King W. Masey, Fort Supply; one brotgher Bill Parker, Fort Supply; and three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Dudney, Fullerton, Calif., Mrs. Edith Smith, Collidge, Arizona, and Mrs. Heddie Harrison, Fresno, Calif. She was preceded in death by her first husband Pete S. Burns in 1949. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Manhart, Quinn, Stuart, Cartwright, Bixiler, Ball, McCabe Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3114 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Mrs. Essie E. Manhart, Durham, who died Friday, April 11, 1959 at the Cheyenne hospital following a short illness, were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Durham community building, with Leland Burch, Durham church of Christ minister, officiating. Born August 16, 1889 in Moultrie county, Illinois, Mrs. Manhart was married June 11, 1922 to Robert A. Manhart at Charleston, Ill., who preceded her in death in 1946. She has been a member of the Church of Christ since childhood. Survivors are one son, Bob of Durham; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Quinn, and Mrs. Eva Stuart both of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Alice Cartwright, Odessa, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Bixiler, Mrs. Ada Ball; one brother, Willard McCabe; seven grandchildren. Pall bearers were Sam Sides, Ray Davis, Fred Baxter, Otto Ator, Donnie Chappell, Wesley York. Interment was in the Fairview cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with Scroggins and son in charge of arrangements. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis, Beach, Baker, Cockrell, Timmons, Link Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3113 Message Board Post: Virgil Royce Lewis, Durham, died suddenly of a heart attack on Thursday, July 11, 1968. Funeral services were held Saturday July 13, at 2:00 p.m. in the Crawford auditorium with Rev. Carl Blackburn, Altus, officiating. Born February 28, 1901 in Beuford, Ohio. Mr. Lewis came to Durham with his parents and married Lennie L. Beach in Sayre on February 24, 1931. He was a member of the Pentacostal church. Survivors are his wife of the home; one son, Ray of Baytown, Texas; one daughter, Estela Lee Baker of Midwest City; two brothers, Albert of Durham and Carl of Oklahoma city; three sisters, Georgia Cockrell, Durham, Dora Timmons, Gould, and Lucille Link, Oklahoma City; five grandchildren. Pall bearers were Coy Lacey, Jessie , Otto Ator, Ray Cole, Austin Davis, and Carl Kendall. Interment was in the Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with Scroggins and Son Funeral Home in charge. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Leitner, Hundley, White, Darrah, Strickland, Weed, Roberson, Newman, Raff Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/3112 Message Board Post: Funeral services were held December 18, 1967, for John Wesley Leitner, Sr., who departed this life December 14, 1967 at Roger Mills Memorial Hospital. Services were held aat the Cheyenne Church of Christ at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. George Frank officiating and was assisted by Leland Burch. Mr. Leitner was born February 6, 1880 in Crawford county, Iowa. He moved to Custer county, Oklahoma with his parents at an early age. He filed on land in Roger Mills county in the eaarly 1900's. Mr. Leitner was married to Flora M. Hundley January 25, 1914, who preceded him in death April 12, 1955. To this union were born four girls and one boy. One daughter, Linnie Jane, died in infancy. He leaves to mourn: Mr. John W. Leitner, Burkburnet, Texas, Mrs. Viola White, Crawford, Oklahoma, Blanch Darrah, Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Mrs. Arlena Strickland of Amarillo, Texas; eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Millie Weed ,Appleton, Wisc, Gladys Robertson, Rosic, Idaho, Paul Leitner, Bonora, California, Bob Leitner, Amarillo, Texas. Pallbearers were: grandsons, Virgle, Curtis and Eugene White, Bert Newman, Thomas Raff and Gayle Strickland. He was a member of the Church of Christ since young manhood. He retired in 1959 from the Family home in the Crawford community and made his home in Cheyenne. Commital was in the Fairview Cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with Scroggins and Son in charge of arrangements. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK