This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thornton, Waldrop, Bonds, Lewis, Marriott Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2879 Message Board Post: Services for A.L. Thornton were held at the Church of Christ in Cheyenne Monday afternoon with Wayne Nation, Lone Star, Texas, former minister of this church here, gibing the sermon. Rev. J.F. Wilkerson, pastor of the Baptist church of this city, read the Scripture. Committal was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with graveside services conducted by the dd Fellows. Mr. Thornton had been a member of the Cheyenne Odd Fellows Lodge since 1933. In 1950 he became a member of the Masonic Lodge of Cheyenne in which he held membership at the time of his passing. A.L. Thornton had managed the Thornton Laundry in Cheyenne for a number of years. His wide range of friendship was evidenced by the large crowd that gathered to pay last respect at the services held Monday. Arthur Leamond Thornton was born at Wheatland, Oklahoma, on August 23, 1900, and departed this life April 6, 1957. Arthur came with his parents to the Grimes community in 1902. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Anna Waldrop on November 13, 1927. Survivors include his wife, of the home address one daughter, Betty Lou Bonds, Cheyenne; two sons, Dale, Dumas, Texas, and Bill, Kansas City, Missouri; two granddaughters, Connie Sue and Eeborah Ann Bonds, Cheyenne; two brothers, David of Erick, and Chester of Grimes, and two sisters, Beatrice Lewis, Sacramento, California, and Edith Marriott of Sayre. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor, Damron, Griffith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2878 Message Board Post: Funeral services for James G. Taylor were held in Cheyenne Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in the Berlin cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Scroggins Funeral Home. Taylor died Saturday in Sayre, where he had been residing for some time. Immediate survivors include two daughters, Ann Damron of Hammon and Inez Griffith of Chillicothe, Illonis, and one son, Sgt. J.D. Taylor of Beauford, South Carolina.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Southerland, Mobley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2877 Message Board Post: Alexander Southerland was born August 30, 1876, at Lenoir, North Carolina. He departed this life December 13, 1955, at Cheyenne, at the aage of 79 years, 3 months and fourteen days. He was the son of Hugh Southerland and Catherine Mobley Southerland, both of whom preceded him in death. He came to old Day County in 1899 from the Chickasaw Nation where he had resided for approximately three years. He filed on a claim near Red Star school where he resided until the time of his passing. He came into an untamed land and helped make it a safe home for hundreds of people. He was a gentleman held in esteem by all who kenw him best. Looking back on his life one is reminded of the wedding feast taught by our Lord in Luke 14:7-11. Alex was not sriving for the place of importance in social life, he lived a simple life. Yet he was exalted over many of us by the material belssings of life which so many of us struggle so hard for, and often in the struggle we cast or shove some brother down to a lower state to attain our goal. During his younger life Alex helped build up a Sunday school at Five Star and took an active part in that work. He took life as it came and always tried to help those less fortunate than he. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years. One of the pioneers of Roger Mills County has gone to his reward. Survivors include one brogther, Hugh Southerland, Jr., fiftee3n nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. 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: Sloan, Harris, Dorman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2876 Message Board Post: Funeral services were held for Mrs. Cordelia M. Sloan, pioneer resident of Roger Mills County, at Cheyenne Sunday January 30, 1955. Mrs. Sloan died Friday at her home in Cheyenne following a long illness. She was born September 22, 1867, at McKinney, Texas. In 1892 she was married to R.F. Sloan at Thalia, Texas. They moved to Roger Mills County in 1898 and resided there since. She was a long time member of the Nazerine Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eula Harris of Cheyenne and Mrs. Ruby Dorman of Sayre; two sons, Virgil W., Salina, Kansas; and Roy E. of Elk City; one sister, Mrs. Maud Galloway of Clovis, New Mexico. Final rites were held at 230 p.m. at the Cheyenne Methodist church with Rev. Asa Wickens, Rev. J. D. Green and Rev. L.C. Summers officiating. Interment was in the Pie Flat Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with the 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: Simpson, Basler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2875 Message Board Post: Orphie Lorene Basler Simpson was born February 17, 1916, at Okarche, Oklahoma. She departed this life July 8, 1955 at the age of 39 years, 4 months and 21 days. She was married on November 5, 1938 to Lee Simpson, at Cheyenne. He preceded her in death on March 16, of this year. She leaves to mourn her passing five children, Forrest, Donald, Leona, Jimmie and Jaquatta, of the home, Mother Basler of Hammon, seven sisters, one brother, and a host of other relatives and friends. She joined the church at Red Star at the aage of 13. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed very much. Funeraal services were held at the First Baptist Church in Cheyenne Sunday, July 10, with Rev. Jimmie Wilkerson officiating. Burial was in Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, 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: Simpson, Bosler, Brooks, Montgomery, Holt Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2874 Message Board Post: Lee Charles Simpson was born October 21, 1910 at Atoka, Oklahoma. He departed this life Wednesday March 16, 1955 at Cheyenne, Oklahoma. He was 45 years, 4 months and 23 days old. On November 5, 1938 he married Orphie Lorine Bosler. To this union five children were born. They are Forrest, Don, Leona, Jimmie and Jaquata. He is survived by his wife and five children. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Willie Simpson, three sisters, Mrs. Georgie Brooks, Mrs. Esther Montgomery and Mrs. Dollie Holt, and a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.L. Martin. Committal was in the Silent Home cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of the Scroggins Funeral Home. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shotwell, Lowes, Rupp, Jackson, Blanton, Davis, Cuff Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2873 Message Board Post: Eli L. Shotwell was born in Nebraska February 5, 1889, son of Benjamin and Melissa Lowes Shotwell. He passed this life in Cheyenne Hospital November 6, 1957. In passing he leaves his beloved wife, Ida, three daughters, Florence Rupp of Tucson, Arizona, Edith Jackson and Vera Blanton of Cheyenne, and one son Eli, Jr. of the home address. Three sisters survive. They are Mrs. Margaret Davis and Mrs. Ida Shotwell Cuff of Sayre, and Mrs. Pearl Davis of Omaha, Nebraksa, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Josie Shotwell of Sayre. Seventeen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren survive. He was a member of the Methodist church and of the Odd Fellows lodge of Cheyenne. Funeral services were held Friday at the Methodist church in this city in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends. In charge of the services were Rev. Gerald Main and Dr. Buster of Cheyenne and Rev. Leonard Cronin of Sayre. The local Odd Fellows lodge conducted graveside services. Burial was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Scroggins Funeral Home. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shoop, Ream, Cook, Stonecipher Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2872 Message Board Post: John Franklin Shoop was born December 31, 1884, at Red Cloud, Nebraksa, and departed this life July 6, 1955, at Ft. Supply, Oklahoma. He was the son of George E. and Drusilla Mae Shoop. On September 19, 1915, he was married in Kansas to Mattie E. Ream. Surviving are his wife, Cheyenne, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Cook of Bonn, Germany and Mrs. Beulah Stonecipher of Delhi, Oklahoma; three sons, Jay O. of Cheyenne, John F. of Borger, Texas, and Walter S. of Shreveport, Lousiana, also nine grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. J.F. Wilkerson Sunday, July 9, 1955. Burial was 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: Shackelford, Cross, Combs Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2871 Message Board Post: Services for Karen Sue Shackelford were held in the Methodist church in Cheyenne Monday afternoon, after which burial was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Karen Sue, born January 5, 1955 being 2 years and 7 months of age, daughter of Jeffa Ann Shackelford of Liberal, Kansa, and Ronnie Shackelford of Pampa, Texas, died from injuries received when she was struck by an automobile in Liberal, Satruday evening August 17, 1957. Immediate survivors other than her parents include the grandmothers, Mrs. Faye Cross Larsn, Shamrock, Texas, and Mrs. Jack Shackelford, Friona, Texas; great grandmother, Mrs. Ida Combs, Cheyenne, and a brother, Terry Lee. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scrivner, Sadler, Hillin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2870 Message Board Post: Staff Sgt. James Logan Scrivner, Jr., was born November 26, 1927 at Reydon, Oklahoma, and passed away May 4, 1957 at the age of 29 years, 5 months and 8 days. He was educated in the Reydon public schools and became a member of the Baptist church at an early age. On January 12, 1951, he was united in marriage to Miss Thelma Sadler, and to this union was born three children, Jackie, age 4, Wilma Joe, age 2, and Patricia Elaine, age 7 months. He had spent 8 years in the Armed Forces, and at the time of his death was stationed at Headquarters, Technical Training Air Force, at Gulfport, Mississippi. He was loved by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and three daughters, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Scrivner, Sr., Reydon; two sisters, Georgie Sadler of Pampa, Texas, and Bonnie Hillin of Westover AFB, Massachusetts, two brothers, Jess and John of Reydon, and a host of friends and other relatives. Burial 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: Ross, Petrey, Koontz, Wilson, Smith, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2869 Message Board Post: Funeral services for D. Ross, Roger Mills County pioneer, who was killed last Thursday morning at his farm seven miles northwest of Cheyenne when he was pinned beneath his tractor, were held Satuday afternoon at the Cheyenne Church of Christ with C.W. Rhodes, minister, officiating. David D. Ross was born September 6, 1876, in Texas and came to Oklahoma in 1898 where he homesteaded on his present farm. He was married to Elizabeth Petrey who preceded him in death in 1914. Later he married Oma Koontz. He is survived by his wife, Oma Ross of the home address, three daughters, Ima Lena Wilson of Wlston, Oklahoma, Oma Agnes Smith of Portales, New Mexico, Lawana Williams, Cheyenne, two sons, Travis of Cheyenne and Sidney D. Ross of Clinton. Commital was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with the 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: Romstedt, Hail Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2868 Message Board Post: Solomon Romstedt was born March 13, 1870 at Ottawa, Kansas, and passed away at the Chryenne Municipal hospital on March 22, 1957, at the age of 87 years and nine days. Shorty, as he was known to everyone, came to Oklahoma before the turn of the century, as a young man. Hr first resided in Oklahoma City and later moved to Clinton. He moved to Roger Mills county in 1912. He farmed in the Square Top community several years, and moved to Cheyenne in 1938. Here he resided until death. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Eunice Hall, grandson, Archie Dee Hall, Jr., and son-in-law, A.D. Hall, all of McFarland, California. Services for Mr. Romstedt were held Sunday afternoon, with Rev. J.F. Wilkerson officiating. Burial was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County under the direction of Scroggins Funeral Home, Cheyenne. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robison, Gillispie, Scott, Oliver, Clours Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2867 Message Board Post: Mrs. Jerry F. Robison, nee Amanda Jane Estill, pioneer resident of this section for 50 years, died Sunday, July 17, 1955, at her home in Reydon. Mrs. Robison was born August 4, 1871, in Scott County, Kentucky, and later moved with her parents to Mineral Wells, Texas. There she was married to the late Mr. Robison in 1895. To this couple seven children were born, three of which survive. They are Mr. Tom Gillispie of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mrs. Archie Scott of Vernon, Texas, and Orville Robison of Reydon. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one brother C.R. Estill of Mineral Wells, Texas, two half-sisters, Mrs. Edwin Oliver of Mineral Wells, and Mrs. Claud Clours of Los Angeles, C alifornia, one half-brother, Chad Estill of El Monte, California, and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Robison died in May 1939. Mrs. Robison had been an active member of the Church of Christ for 68 years. Funeral services were under the direction of Scroggins Funeral Home of Cheyenne, with John Spurlin, preacher of the Reydon Church of Christ, assisted by F.H. Howell, Elk City, officiating. Burial was beside her husband in the White Rose Cemetery at Reydon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Pall bearers were Alvin Dickey, L.L. Marshall, Raymond Mattlage, Dick Purvis, H.K. Abbott and Orville Conrad. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rice, Lucas Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2866 Message Board Post: An accident proved fatal for Curtis Rice, 20 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rice of Reydon, Friday May 13, 1955. The accident occurred on State highway 30, seven miles north of Reydon. The child waas riding in the car which his mother was driving. The mother reached over to lock the car door when she lost control of the car and struck a bridge. The child was thrown against the winshield, killing it almost instantly. The mother ran to a nearby farmhouse for help and the child was dead at the time it arrived at the doctor's office. Curtis Dale Rice was born September 26, 1953, in Cheyenne. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rice of Reydon, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Rice of Cheyenne and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lucas of Durham. Funeral services were held for the boy Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church in Cheyenne. Burial was in the 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: Redden, Mitchell, Hill, Stone, Harmon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2865 Message Board Post: Funeral serices for Jimmie C. Redden were held Sunday afternoon in the Baptist Church in Cheyenne with Rev. Jimmie Wilkerson delivering the funeral sermon. The church auditorium and basement were crowded and many people remained outside. The entire fron of the audtorum was banked with floral offerings from friends of the deceased and the family. The Masonic Lodge of Cheyenne had charge of final rites at the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. James C. Redden waas born September 22, 1885, on a south Missouri farm near Willow Spring, and passed from life at the home of his son, C.H. Redden in Cheyenne July 21, 1955. At the age of fourteen years Jimmie Redden came to old Day County with his parents, William C. and Annie B. Redden. His father filed on a claim near Packsaddle bridge. Here he grew to manhood. He was married to Maye Hill, who survives him, in 1910. To this union four sons were born. They are Clarence and Joe of Cheyenne, James K. of Billings, Montana, and Gene R. of Pryor, Oklahomqa. Seven grandsons, five granddaughters, and one great granddaughter also survive him. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Pearl Mitchell , Pampa, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Jo Stone and Edda Harmon and his two brothers, Ray and Bert, preceded him in death. Mr. Redden was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. Jimmie Redden was a pioneer of Roger Mills County. Despite the hardships that accompany pioneering, he pushed forward, taking advantage of every opportunity to become one of the influential citizens of western Oklahoma. In 1922 Jimmie Redden was elected county commissioner from the Third District of Roger Mills County, which office he held until 1930. During this time the county enjoyed one of its greatest eras of progress in road building. The Packsaddle bridge across the South Canadian River on the north boundary of Roger Mills County is an outstanding monument to his far-sighted thinking in road construction. Mr. Redden also served thew county as a member of the Excise Board and as undersheriff. As a private citizen Mr. Redden was an outstanding farmer in the Durham community and later operated a gin there. Later he moved to Cheyenne where he went into the grocery and locker business. About eight years ago he developed a serious heart ailment which compelled him to lead a quiet life. Jimmie Redden was endowed with a strong will and he had faith in himself and his fellowmen which were strong contributing factors that spurred him on to great accomplishments. He was capable of frienship there was nothing that he would not do for a friend. He was a man of strong convictions. He would take a stand and fight for that which he thought was right. He was one who would make sacrifice for the betterment of any member of his family no matter how remote the kindship. As evidence of this fact, his wife, their children, grandchildren and great grandchild were present at the funeral services, along with representatives of each of the families of his brothers and sisters, coming from great distance to pay their last respects to who has meant so much to the Redden families. The growth and development of Roger Mills County has been made possible through the efforts of such men as Jimmie Redden, a man who dared to undertake tasks that less courageous so would have said, "It can't be done." Truly one of Roger Mills County's great citizens has passed. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pride, Parsons, Baker, Lillianthal Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2864 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Clara Elizabeth Pride, pioneer of the Reydon community, were held Friday September 13, 1957, in the Reydon community building with Clovis Rhodes, minister, and Reverend Charlie Simpson officiating. Mrs. Pride died September 10, 1957 at the Shattuck hospital following a long illness. Born in Lenoir, North Carolina, November 11, 1891, she was married to G.W. Pride at Little Rock, Arkansas, September 5, 1921. They came to western Oklahoma in 1923, settling in the Reydon community where he is auditor of the Rock Island railroad company. A member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Reydon, and a past worth matron, she was a member of the Church of Christ. Her parents and two brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of the home address, two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Baker, Durham, and Mrs. Lou Lillianthal, Los Angeles, California; four brothers, Gaither Parsons, Roswell, New Mexico; Claud Parsons, Fontana, Colorado, Jenning Parsons, Reydon; and Alonzo Parsons, Whittier, California. Pall bearers were Mike Wood, Nick Thurman, Boyd Fair, Eddie Bessire, Kenneth King and Ray Cole. Committal 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: Poindexter, Shroyer, Pyeatt, Grissom, Brinlee, Blurton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2863 Message Board Post: Martin Thomas Poindexter was born at Howe, Texas, October 29, 1875, and departed this life at 6 o'clock, January 5, 1956, after a long illness. He moved to what was known as Old Day County, in 1900, where he had resided ever since. He was married to Nellie Shroyer on July 7, 1905. To this union was born seven children, One son, Chester, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of Cheyenne, four sons, Warren of Durahm, Hershel of Amarillo, Texas, Kenneth of Fresno, California, Elgin of Mammoth, Arizona, and two daughters, Mrs. Floyd Pyeatt of Canadian, Texas and Mrs. Joe Grissom of Porterville, California. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. C.R. Brinlee of Los Banos, California and Mrs. Hugh Blurton of Centralia, Washington, fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Burial 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: Pharies, Caraway, Moore, Turner, Nix Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2862 Message Board Post: Harding Lafayette Pharies was born April 1, 1875, in Caddo Mills, Texas. He passed away suddenlty of a heart attack Tuesday, August 9, 1955, at 5 p.m., in the home of his son B.L. Paries, of Whittier, California, where he had been visiting for three weeks. He was 80 years, 4 months old. He had been seriously ill for the last six months, but was much better the last six weeks. He was married to Miss Ola Caraway at Caddo Mills, Texas, September 19, 1897. To this union four children were born. Two preceded him in death, a son, Eddie, 2 years of age in Texas, and Mineola Pharies moore, at Dempsey in 1925. He leaves to mourn, one daughter, Mrs. Alice Turner, and a son, B.L. Pharies, both of Whittier, Califonia, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Anita Nix of Bay Town, Texas, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. They moved to eastern Oklahoma and then to Sweetwater. They lived at Berlin five years and in 1917 moved to Reydon where he has since made his home. He was convrted and baptised into the Baptist church in 1909, at Meridian where he retained his membership. He joined the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows at Berlin and Reydon lodges, He was Representative several times at Grand Lodge and District Deputy for 20 years. He bethe Elk City Encampment and attended all meetings as long as he was able. He was a true Christian Odd Fellow, always ready to help in sickness or when needed. He was a devoted father, neighbor and friend and was loved by all who knew him. His children, five grandchildren, all great grandchildren and a niece came for the funeral. Funeral services were held at the Reydon community building Saturday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Horace Woodard officiating. Interment was in White Rose cemetery, Reydon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. The I.O.O.F. Lodge had graveside rites. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parks, Crabtree, Postlewait, Caarpenter, Martin, Patman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2861 Message Board Post: Phillip Henry Parks was born August 15, 1878 at Cedar Creek, Taney County, Missouri, the son of John and Elizabeth Parks. He departed this life April 6, 1956, at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, one sister, two brothers, and an infant son. In 1907 he came to Goree, Knox County, Texas. In 1909 he came to Vernon, Texas where he met and married Pearlie Lee Crabtree. To this union eleven children were born, the sixth child dying at birth. On January 12, 1929, they moved with eight children to thei present home near Ryedon. Here two children were born. He was saved and baptised in to the Baptist church in 1920. He was a wonderful husband and father, always teaching his children to be honest and truthful. His life was cenetered aroung his family and he had high ideals for his children. He is survived by his wife, Pearlie, of the home address; 3 daughters, Velva Postewait, of Trona, California; Johnnie Bell Carpenter, Hammon; Nadia Martin, Broger, Texas; 7 sons, Dillion L., Reydon; Elzy G., Guthrie; William T., Odessa, Texas; H. Lee and James A., Pampa, Texas; Byron, McClave, Colorado; and Dick, Clinton; and twenty-five grandchildren. One grandchild, Leon has made his home with his grandparents since infancy. He also leaves one niec e, Maggie Patman, Seagoville, Texas, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services were held in Reydon community building April 8, 1958. Casket bearers were six of his seven sons. Officiating ministers were Rev. Walter Jordon of Eldorado, Rev. Lynn Heard and John Spurlin. Interment was in Union Chapel cemetery west of old Midway, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, by the side of his mother, with Moore Funeral Home in charge. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pankey, Barber, Ewing Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2860 Message Board Post: Laura Belle Barber was born December 16, 1880 in St. Catherline, Mo., and passed away December 7, 1955 in the Sayre Hospital following a brief illness. She has been a member of the Baptist church since 1898. July 16, 1902, Laura Belle Barber and William H. Pankey were united in marriage, and to this union one son was born. Immediately after their marriage they moved to Old Day County near Roll where they homesteaded, living there until moving to Cheyenne in 1923 where they have made their home for the past 31 years. Mrs. Pankey was an active member in her church, W.M.U., the Cheyenne Garrden Club, and a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a devoted wife and mother, her kindness and thoughtfulness of friends and neighbors will long be remembered. Survivors are her husband, William H. Pankey of the home address, her son, Lavon Pankey, Wichita, Kansas, one brother, Norman Barber, Brooksfield, MO., two grandchildren, Vesta Jean Pankey Ewing and Riley Lee Pankey, two great grandchildren, Mrak and Vickey, all of Wichita, Kasn., other relatives and a host of friends. Burial in the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK