This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beaty, Hopkins, Powell, Essex, Wyman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2899 Message Board Post: Frank Emerson Beaty was born August 24, 1892 at Humansville, Missouri and passed away at his home in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, March 16, 1953. At an early age he became a member of the Methodist church to which faith he held continously. In 1916 he married Della Hopkins and to this union two children were born. They are Charlene Beaty of Oklahoma City and Haworth Beaty of Greenfield, Miss. On October 18, 1927 he was married to Marie Powell of Durham. To this union two children were born, Bill Beaty, who died in 1950 and Jim now serving with the Air Force in Lubbock, Texas. Other survivors include one brother, Carrol E. Beaty of Humansville, MO.; and two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Essex, also of Humansville and Mrs. Helen Wyman of Denver, Colorado; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ola Beaty of Miller, South Dakota. Interment in 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: Aubrey, Cookley, Talkington, Karabough, Strickland, Blackman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2898 Message Board Post: Charley Bradford Aubrfey, Sr., was born January 16, 1881 in Montague County, neaar St. Jo, Texas. He passed from this life in the home of Charley Bradford Aubrey, Jr., at 11:40 p.m. September 22, 1953, at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 6 days. He was united in marriage to Lillie Mae Talkington on October 5, 1902. To this union were born 9 children of whom 3 have preceded their father in death. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife; 4 daughters, Lula Perren Cooley of Stockton, Calif.; Ninnie Lee Karabough of Borger, Texas; Lois Pearl Strickland of Oklahoma City; Bonnie Marie Blackman of Fritch, Texas; 2 sons, Charley Braadford Audbrey, Jr. of Oklahoma City and John Allen Aubrey of San Antonio, Texas. Other survivors are his two brothers, Homer Aubrey of Durham and Noah Timothy Aubrey of Oklahoma City. He also leaves 21 grandchildren, and 7 great grand-children. Bro. Aubrey was united with our lord in baptism in August 1932 and made every effort to live according to the high calling which is in Jesus Christ. Burial 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: Allen, Ward, Shelton, Welty Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2897 Message Board Post: Mark Lee Allen was born on June 23, 1883 in Missouri and passed away September 28, 1954 in the Cheyenne hospital after a long illness. Mark came with his parents to a farm near Leedey from Rich Hill, Missouri in 1904. He was never married and has lived most of his life in that community faarming with members of his family. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Leedey. Mark professed faith in the Methodist Church. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving are three brothers, Richar, William H. and Eben N. all of Leedey, three sisters: Jeanetta Ward, Moorewood; Anna E. Shelton, Hobart; Edna Welty, Strong City; and other relatives and a host of friends. Burial Red Star cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Allen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2896 Message Board Post: Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 14, 1954 for lovena Gail Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Allen, Jr. of Crawford. The two year old child was fatally injured at her home Tuesday afternoon when a truck being used for loading hay ran over her. She was brought to the Cheyenne Municipal hospital where she died Wednesday morning, July 14, 1954. Lovena Gail Allen was born August 22, 1952, and passed away July 14, 1954 at the Cheyenne hospital. Funeral services were held at the Crawford school July 14, with Rev. A. L. Martin officiating. Burial was in Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Allen, Jr. of Crawford, three sisters, Phyllis June, Janice and Christina, and one brother, Larry, all of the home address. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Yowell, Mallett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2895 Message Board Post: Guy Albert Yowell was born August 31, 1886 in Rollo, Missouri and passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 27, 1955 at the age of 69 years and 27 days. He moved with his parents to Ardmore, Indian Territory, when four years old, and to Rankin, now Reydon, in 1903. He was united in marriage to Verna Mallett, February 1, 1907, at Cheyenne. They went to housekeeping where they have lived since, except five years in Colorado. He was baptised into the Church of Christ 46 years ago and has lived a consistent Christian life since. He leaves to mourn his wife, Verna Yowell, of the home, one son, Billy Dean Yowell, and one great grandson, Jimmy Lee Yowell, of Durham, four nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his father, mother, two sisters and three brothers. He is the last of his immediate family. He was of the few western pioneers who conserved the soil and used modern farming methods. He entered the grocery and market business in 1930 and operated until his health failed, and his son purchased the business. His friends are numbered by those who knew him. He was a faithful and loving husband and father, and ever ready to help in time of need, always cheerful even in illness. The community is saddened by his passing. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Community Building in Reydon with John C. Spurlin, Church of Christ pastor, assisted by Rev. Horace Woodard, in charge. Interment was at 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: Yost, Franklin, Wineinger, Waard, Harmon, Hage Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2894 Message Board Post: Mrs. Elizabeth Yost passed away January 24, 1957, in the home of Mrs. Cleto Franklin, Grimes. She was born January 18, 1885 at Dallas, Texas, and was married Februaary 2, 1903, to William Yost, at Dallas. To this union four children were born. She was a resident of the Reydon and Dempsey communities, then spent from 1945 to 1954 with Mr. and Mrs. Rex Ward, in California. She then moved to Arkansas and lived there two years. She had made her home, with Mr. and Mrs. Cleto Franklin since July, 1956. Mrs. Yost was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband in December, 1943, and one infant daughter. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Cleto Franklin, Grimes, Mrs. Pauline Wineinger, Reydon, and Mrs. Rex Ward, San Jose, California; one son, Walter Yost, a sister, Mrs. Ruby Harmon of Phoenix, Arizona, two brothers, Fred Hage, Poteau, and Will Hage of G5rimes, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a host of friends. Burial Dempsey cemeterry, Dempsey, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wood, Plemmons, Moon, Van Volkinburg, Teague, Vandagriff Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2893 Message Board Post: Funeral service for John H. Wood were held Friday afternoon in the Reydon community building, Rev. Sam Kilpatrick and Rev. Horace Woodard had charge of the services. Burial was in the White Rose cemetery, Redyon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Scroggins Funeral Home of Cheyenne. Mr. Wood passed away at the Cheyenne hospital, Wednesday December 19, 1956 where he had been for several years. John H. Wood was a pioneer of the Reydon community and one of the outstanding citizens of Roger Mills County. He was a person who took a decided stand on any issue and stood firmly upon his convictions of right and wrong. Capable of strong friendships, he was one upon whom friend could rely. Mr. Wood was a person whose character of honesty and integerity was without belmish. In the passing of John H. Wood, Roger Mills County has lost a stalwart pioneer, but his influcence will live on for years to come. John Henry Wood, the son of T.F. Wood and Susie Ann Wood, was born October 27, 1868, at Ashville, North Carolina, and departed this life December 19, 1956 at the age of 88 years, one month and 23 days. He was united in marriage to Maggie Plemmons at Ashville in 1892. To this union was born ten children, Bertha Moon, Durham, Oklahoma, John M. Wood, Granite, Oklahoma, Dessie Van Volkinburg, Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Mary Teague, Hoquiam, Washington, Mike Wood, Reydon, Oklahoma, and Susie Vandagriff, Artesia, New Mexico. His wife and four children preceded him in death. He homesteaded in Roger Mills County in 1901 and had made his home here since that time. He leaves to mourn his passing six children, 22 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, two sister, 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: Wood, Spears, Mead, Drake, Isch, Gifford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2892 Message Board Post: Charrioty Parthenia Spears Wood was born May 5, 1870, in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri and departed this life May 3, 1955, in Alamosa, Colorado at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 28 days. She accepted Christ as her Savior in early youth and lived a devoted Christian life. She was a member of the Church of Christ. On September 20, 1892, at Neosho, Missouri, she was united in marriage to A.F. Wood. To this union eight children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.F. Wood, and one daughter, Mary Marie. She and her husband moved to Oklahoma and settled on a farmstead in Roger Mills County in May of 1905, and then she made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Russell Drake, in Alamosa, Colorado. She is survived by three sons and four daughters, I.O. Wood, Oklahoma City, O.A. Wood, Amarillo, Texas, L.H. Wood, Reydon, Mrs. Mattie B. Mead, Torrance, California, Mrs. Sirrilda M. Drake of Alamosa, Colorado, Mrs. Ruby E. Isch, Reydon, and Mrs. Orpha D. Gifford, Midwest City, Oklahoma. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held in the Dempsey school on Fr5iday, May 6, 1955 at 2:30 p.m. under the direction of Scroggins Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Dempsey cemetery, Dempsey, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wing, Cantrell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2891 Message Board Post: Graaveside services were held at 5 p.m., Sunday for Vera Faye Wing, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wing, Strong City. The baby was born and died Saturday August 20, 1955 in the Elk City hospital. Rev. Asa Wickens officiated at the graveside. Survivors are her parents; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wing of Strong City and Mrs. Blanche Cantrell of Moorewood. 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: Williams, Mortensen, Maurizio, Smith, McGhee Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2890 Message Board Post: Services for John M. Williams were held Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist church of Cheyenne, with Rev. Gerald Main officiating. Committal was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Scroggins Funeral Home. Mr. Williams died Monday, December 3, 1956 after an illness of several months. He is survived by his wife of the home address, three daughters, and four sons. They are Willa Mae Mortensen, Provo, Utah; Wynne Maurizio, Van Nuys, California; and Oma lucille Smith, Tulsa; Glen of Cheyenne, Elbert of Guthrie, Wallace of Grand Prairie, Texas, and John M. of Los Angeles, California. Mr. Williams was born at Grandbury, Texas in 1887. He came to Cheyenne in 1893. On June 7, 1907 he was married to Gertrude McGhee, also of Cheyenne. The couple had resided in Cheyenne during their entire married life. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Welty Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2889 Message Board Post: Services for Verne Welty, who died at Cheyenne Sunday March 10, 1957 were held Tuesday afternoon, March 12, 1957 in the Strong City school auditorium. Born December 25, 1892 in Waneta, Kansas, he was a World War I veteran and formerly served as post commander of the Campbell-Cross post of the American Legion in Cheyenne. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Daisy Welty, and two brothers, Wayne and Aaron, all of Strong City. Committal was in the Strong City cemetery, Strong City, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with the Scroggins Funeral home in charge. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells, Jencks Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2888 Message Board Post: Kenneth Floyd Wells was born February 21, 1954 in Brawleigh, California. He passed away in Sublette, Kansas after short illenss on November 1955, at the age of 20 months. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wells of Satanta, Kansas. He had one sister, Bessie, 3 1/2 years old. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Vern O. Jencks of El Centro, California. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Bessie Wells and the late Mr. Frank Wells. Mrs. Wells resides at 521 N. Boone St., Elk City. Rev. Otto Perry, pastor of the Nazarene Church of Elk City, conducted the services which were held in the Reydon community building Sunday, November 6, 1955. Interment was in 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: Watson, Thomas, Williams, Riley, Anderson, Jones, Tomlinson, Hassell, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2887 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Mrs. G.A. Watson were held Thursday, July t, 1956, at 10 a.m. in the First Christian church, Perryton, Texas, and graveside rites in Fairview cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma at 3 p.m. officating ministers were Joe B. Fredarick, First Christian church, Perryton, and Jimmy Mitchell, First Christian church, Canadian, Texas. Edna Thomas Watson was born September 17, 1877 in Knowles County, Nebraska. She died July 3, 1956 in Perryton, Texas, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jim Anderson. She, with her family, moved to Virginia when she was five years old and there she grew to womanhood. She attended Milligan college at Johnson City, Tennessee. With her parents she came west in 1900 and filed on land in western Oklahoma then known as Indian Territory. While proving up her claim she taught and also helped organize schools. In 1907 she married George A. Watson, a class mate at Milligan and a minister of the First Christian church. They served several churches in Virginia until the doctors advised them to return west for Mr. Watson's health. He then filed on land adjoining hers. Here they raised their family. Early in life she took up the study of Christian Science and later became a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Mass. She was very active in community affairs. She helped organize and was the first president of the D.W.W. club. Mr. Watson preceded her in death in 1933. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ferman Williams, Canadian, Texas, Mrs. Debs Riley and Mrs. Jim Anderson, Perryton, Texas; two foster sons, Ernest Watson, Durham, and Jack Jones, Portales, New Mexico; two brothers, H.M. Thomas, Hereford, Texas, and Dr. E.F. Thomas, Wichita Falls, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Bertie Tomlinson, Elk City, Mrs. H.M. Hassell and Josephine Thomas, Pampa, Texas. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walker, Reed, Allen, Dean, Hester, Field, Skeen, Dix Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2886 Message Board Post: Media Francis Reed was born April 15, 1885, in Montauge Co., Texas, and departed this life on January 15, 1956, at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 20 days. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Kitty Reed of Nocoma, Texas. She joined the Baptist church when a young woman. She was married to Mr. V.C. Walker on April 12, 1931. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, V.C. Walker of Crawford, six step-children, Mrs. Eben Allen of Leedey, Mrs. Earl Dean of Concord, California, Wilson Walker of Sayre, Henry Walker of Strong City, Calvin Walker of Jones, Oklahoma and Mrs. Herman Hester of Concord, Califnrnia, fifteen grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, one brother, Cash Reed of Nocoma, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Ervie Field, of Mobettie, Texas, Mrs. Ollie Skeen, Nocona, and Mrs. Della Dix, of Nocoma, a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. She was a good step-mother and neighbor, and was loved by all who knew her. Rev. A.L. Martin conducted funeral services with Scroggins Funeral Home in charge. 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: Underwood, Bowles, Minatree, Watson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2885 Message Board Post: George Wesley Underwood was born near Lovington, Illinois March 21, 1876. He parted this life January 4, 1956, 12:30 a.m. at the age of 79 years, 9 months, and 12 days. He moved with his family at the age of 9 years to Gainsville, Texas. In 1896 they moved to Rocky, Okla. In 1901, March 24, he was united in marriage with Ethel Bowles of Wildwood, Oklahoma. To this union were born six children: Viola Underwood, who preceded him in death in 1902. Orville Underwood, who preceded him in death in 1934, Harry Underwood, North Pole, Alaska, Paul Underwood, Ulysses, Kansas, Mrs. Velma Minatree, Stockton, California, Harvey Underwood, of Fort Worth, Texas. He wa a pioneer of Roger Mills County having filed on 160 acres north of Cheyenne in 1903. Bro. Underwood obeyed the gospel about 1913 at Rocky, Oklahoma. He has been faithful to his convictions, a good community worker and neighbor. He leaves to mourn his passing his immediate family, his wife, three sons, one daughter, 2 greaat-grandchildren, one borhter, Perry Underwood, Grass Valley, California and one sister, Mrs. Netty Watson, Rocky, Okla., and many friends. 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: Tucker, Jones, Kimbel, Johnson, Binion, Hunt, Holbrook, Terry, Hudgens, Kenner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2884 Message Board Post: Services for Smith T. Tucker, retired farmer and rancher of Sayre, were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in the Sayre Methodist church. Rev. L.W. Cronin, Rev. Dick Robinson and Rev. Fred Jordan officiated. He was born June 28, 1882, in Warrenburg, Missouri, and came to western Oklahoma in 1911, and settled in the Sunny Point community. There he lived until 1946 when he retired and moved to Sayre. He was a member of the Methodist church. He was married to Anna Mae Jones on December 24, 1905 at Ringold, Texas, who died in 1945. He was married to Mrs. Blanche Kimbel on April 18, 1949. Survivors are his wife of the home address, five daughters, Mrs. Alice Johnson of Spearman, Texas, Mrs. Beatrice Binion of Mayfield, Mrs. Frances Hunt of Madisonville, Kentucky, Mrs. Elizabeth Holbrook of Sayre, and Mrs. Mary Lee Terry of Clinton; four sons, Horace of Grass Valley, California, Earl of Grimes, Moody of Sacramento, California, and Bill of Stillwater; two sisters, Mrs. Lee Hudgens of Wilson, Mrs. Maurice Kenner of Crowell, Texas, and two brothers, C.R. of Nacoma, Texas, and T.P. of Grimes. Other survivors are four step-sons, 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial Dempsey cemetery, Dempsey, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Trammell, Upchurch, Cary, Danner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2883 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Phillip (Teddy) Trammell were held Wednesday afternoon, December 14, 1955 at the Methodist church in Cheyenne. The funeral sermon was given by Rev. L.C. Summers, pastor of the church. The Masonic Order had charge of the graveside rites. Committal was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Scroggins Funeral Home. Mr. Trammell died Sunday afternoon, December 11, 1955, after an illness of several months. He was born August 17, 1865 and was 90 years of age. Immediate survivors include the wife of the home address and three daughters. They are Mrs. A.C. Upchurch, Oklahoma City, Mrs. W.S. Cary, Reydon, and Mrs. Frankie Danner, Waynoka, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Methodist church and the Masonic Lodge of Cheyenne. Mr. Trammell and his wife came to Roger Mills County more than 50 years ago and has resided in and near Cheyenne all of the time. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Trammell, Rushin, Upchurch, Cary, Danner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2882 Message Board Post: Services for Mrs. P. Trammell were conducted in the Methodist church in this city last Saturday with Rev. Gerald Main officiating. Mrs. Trammell passed away in the Cheyenne hgospital, Thursday April 15, 1957, after a long illness. Mrs. Trammell was born Elizabeth Rushin at Corsicani, Texas, May 3, 1869. On August 2, 1883 she was married to Phillip Trammell. To this union six children were born, three of whom survive. They are Mrs. Ethel Upchurch, Oklahoma City, Mrs. Ruth Cary, Reydon and Mrs. Frankie Danner, Waynoka. Her husband preceded her in death in December 1955. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Aunt Betty, as she was known to her many friends, loved people especially young people. As long as she maintained a home her friends were always welcome and she always insisted upon them eating with her. Mrs. Trammell was a member of the Methodist church of Cheyenne. During her last illness eh was very appreciative of the kindness of friends and always had a feeling of gratitude towards those who cared for her. Committal was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the directionof Scroggins Funeral Home. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Townsley, Dame, Blundell, Merritt, Richerson, Brinkley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2881 Message Board Post: Elbert C. Townsley was born November 8, 1890 at Oren, Texas, to Walter and Tuga Townsley. He departed this life October 5, 1955 at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 28 days, at Vallejo, California. He was united in marriage to Minnie Dame at Ada, Oklahoma on December 12, 1912. To this union was born five children, Floyd Townsley of San Jose, California, Mrs. Harley Blundell of Crawford, Mrs. Joe Merritt of Crawford, Mes. Kennith Merritt of Dennis, Oklahoma, and Amy Townsley, who preceded him in death. He was converted at an early age and a short time preceding his passing he rededicated his heart to Jesus. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Minnie Townsley, the four children, five brothers, Frank of Turlock, California, Roy of Palm City, California, Lee of Crawford, Harvey of Rogers, Arkansaw and Wesley of Vanadiun, New Mexico; three sisters, Miss Maggie Townsley of Canadian, Texas, Mrs. Rachel Richerson of Eldorado, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Ivey Brinkley of Lancaster, California, ten grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held in the Crawford auditorium with Rev. A.L. Martin officiating. Burial in Silent Home cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with Scroggins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tidwell, Withers, Bright, Ostrander, Tucker, Ballard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2880 Message Board Post: Chesney Marion Tidwell was born near Grimes, Oklahoma on July 10, 1906, and passed away in a sudden disaster (tornado) at his home in the Grimes community May 25, 1955. He leaves to mourn his passing one son, Wilbert Marion of the home address; four sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Withers of Coweta, Oklahoma, Mrs. Anna Belle Bright of Wichita, Kansas, Mrs. Ruth Ostrander of Sun Valley, California, and Mrs. Rose Dena Tucker of Miami, Oklahoma; two brothers, Murray Tidwell of Grimes and Grady Tidwell of Altus, Oklahoma, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a long time member of the Baptist church. Bernice Myrtle Tidwell was born at Mountain View, Oklahoma November 5, 1901, and passed away in a sudden disaster (tornado) on May 25, 1955, at her home in the Grimes community. She leaves to mourn her passing one son Wilbert Marion of the home address; four brothers, Royal L. Ballard of Frederick, Oklahoma, Jody W. Ballard of Rocky Ford, Colorado, Dwight L. Ballard of Houston, Texas, and Kenneth W. Ballard of Wewoka, Oklahoma, also nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Tidwell was a long time member of the Baptist church. Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Tidwell were conducted in the high school auditorium in Cheyenne Sunday afternoon, Mary 29, 1955. Rev. Burton Benham, pastor of the Baptist church at Reydon, and Rev. J.F. Wilkerson, pastor of the Baptist church at Cheyenne, conducted the servies. Burial was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK