This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thornton, Bonds, McMahon, Kirk, White, Shelley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2774 Message Board Post: Billy Gene Thornton was born February 18, 1932 in Roger Mills County near Grimes and Reydon, Oklahoma, to Arthur and Myrtle Thornton, and passed from this life February 9, 2002 near Del Rio, Texas, at the age of 69 years and 11 months. He was the youngest of three children, raised in and around Cheyenne, Oklahoma. He attended school at Meadow Brook, and graduated from Cheyenne High School. He received his BA Degree in Animal Husbandry from Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1954. Billy served in the United States Army on active duty and in the Reserves. In November of 1954 he entered the Army Corp of Engineers and served 2 years in Germany. He was discharged in October of 1956. During his time in the militaary he achieved the rank of Major. He and Dorothy were married in Germany in January of 1956, and unto this union four children were born: Lisa, Neal, Karen and Les. After the service they returned to Kansas City for training and then to Des Moines, Iowa where Billy was a live stock reporter from Feburary of 1957 until August of 1962. They then returned to Manhatten, Kansas where he attended Kansas State University and graduated in 1966 with his degree in Veterinary Medicine. He had his veterinary practice in Grant, New Mexico, for 27 years, where he treated large and small animals. He and Dorothy made their home and raised their family. Dorthy and the kids came to be affectionately referred to as the family "pooper scoopers." Upon retirement in 1994, Billy enjoyed refurbishing old tractors, especially the Ford 8N and 9N, he also enjoyed wood working projects. Other hobbies included fishing, Rving, and playing his guitar. He liked going south to warmer climates where he could boat and fish in the winter. He and Dorthy have spent the past four winters in Del Rio, Texas. Billy was preceded in death by his parents: Arthur and Myrtle Thornton, and by one sister; Betty Lou Bonds-McMahon. He is survived by his wife, Dorthy; his children: Lisa and husband Charlie Kirk; Neil and wife Crinda; Karen and husband David White; Les and wife Shelley; one brother, Dale Thornton; six grandchildren: Alisha, Catlin, Mallory, Cody, Callie, and Cole, and a host of other relatives and many friends. Burial was in the Red Star Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 28-Feb-2002

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burgess, Blackwood, Johnson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2773 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Isaac Burgess wil be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, from the Barker Cemetery west of Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Interment will be under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Elk City. Isaac Burgess was born June 25, 1928 at Stillwell, to Joe and Margaret Blackwood Burgess and died Monday, February 18, 2002 at Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 73. Isaac served his country in the US Air Force. Prior to retirement, he was an investor in the real estate business and also managed many properties during his career. He was a member of the East Lincoln Lodge #210 AF & AM of Lincoln, Nebraska. Survivors include his wife, Faye Burgess of the Albuquerque home; one son, Kim Burgess and wife Joan of Missouri; one brother, Alfred Johnson of Nashua, New Hampshire and one grandson.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hall, Kovach, Haydu Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2772 Message Board Post: Graveside Services for Irene Dorothy Hall will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Bellview Cemetery, officiated by Father Timothy Fuller. Burial will be at Bellview Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Whinery-Savage Funeral Service. Irene Dorothy Hall was born January 13, 1918 on the old homestead, north of Crawford to Elizabeth Kovach aand John T. Haydu and died Tuesday February 19,2002 in the Palm Village Healthcare Ceneter in Reedley, California a the age of 84. Irene spent many years of her childhood on the homestead. She received her education in Hartshorne attending Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School and public Hartshorne High, graduating in May of 1937. She came to the Elk City/Merritt District area in 1956 and was employed at the Town House Restaurant from 1957 to 1963. She then worked at the Flamingo Restaruant from 1963 to 1973. From 1974 until 1975, she was employed by Hodges Nursing Home. She was a member of the Catholic Church, having attended St. Matthew Catholic Church in Elk City, Ok until her move to Pauls Valley, Oklahoma in 1981, where she became a member of St. VCatherine's Catholic Church. She belonged to the Legion of Mary and the altar Society and was a member of the Catholic Women 's Guild. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, James W. "Bill" Haydu. Survivors include her sons, Fred Hall, Ray Hall and three grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burkhalter, Green, Baateman, Holmes Walker, Blackburn, Rinks, Ronan, Coates, Wiggins, Menigoz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2771 Message Board Post: Rheba Dee Burkhalter, a resident of Cheyenne was born April 25, 1910 in Sayre, Oklahoma to Birdie Dee and Robert Whitfield Green. She passed away Feburay 9, 2002 in Sayre, Oklahoma at the age of 91 years 9 months and 14 days. She was married to Calvin Howard Burkhalter at Sayre, Oklahoma on September 28, 1933. They lived in Sayre before moving to Los Angeles, California in 1942. In December of 1990 she moved to Cheyenne, Oklahoma where she lived in the home she always had dreamed about since 1926. She attended the Cheyenne First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 daughter, Cleta Faye Bateman, 1 brother, Bob Green and 2 sisters, Geneva Holmes Walker and Margie Blackburn. Donations can be made to the Cheyenne First Baptist Church Mission Fund. Services were held Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 11:00 AM at the Cheyenne First Baptist Church, officiated by Chaplain Lloyd Rinks. Burial was at the Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service, Cheyenne. Survivors include: 2 daughters, Frank Rinks and husband, Lloyd of Santa Ana, CA., and Terry Roman and husband, Mike of Paso Robles, CA.; 2 sisters, Cuba Coates of Seminole, Ok., and Lewta Faye Wiggins of Morgan, TX,; 4 brothers, Rheuben Green of Rush Springs, OK., Roy Green of Fort Mill, S. Carolina, Raymond Green of Jackson, CA., andc DCon Green of Seminole, OK.; 4 grandchildren, John Rinks of Cypress, CA., Tom Rinks of Grand Rapdise, MI., Linda Menigoz of Atascadero, CA., and David Bateman of Cheyenne, OK.; 10 great grandchildren; a host of relative and friends.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Musick, Varnell, Butler, Marshall, Cox, Lievy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2770 Message Board Post: Ruth Nellie Musick was born Februaary 12, 1922 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, to Nellie May Varnell and John Franklin Vaarnell. She passed away February 15, 2002 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma at the age of 80 years and 4 days. Ruth was married to Scooter Musick at Sayre on April 5, 1941. She was a lifelong resident of Roger Mills County. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Roger Musick, one daughter Opal Faye Butler, four brothers and two sisters. Graveside services were held Monday, Feburary 18, 2002 at 2:00 PM officiated by Rev. Juanice Parkhurst. Burial will be at Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Services. Survivors include: sons, T.J. Musick of Foss, Oklahoma, Johnnie Musick of Chickasha, Oklahoma, E.L. Musick of Alex, Oklahoma; two brothers, Jackie Varnell of Harmony, W. VA., Arlene Varnell of Sayre, OK.; three sisters, Lois Marshall of Sayre, OK., Mattie Cox of Elk City, OK., Faye Lievy of Reno, Nevaada, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; number other relatives and friends.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2622.1 Message Board Post: Mrs. Pernedia Laxton was born in Scott county Tennessee March 23, 1858. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Reed of Scott County, Tennessee. She was married to Alvin Laxton at the age of ... Do you know or any one know which Laxtons these belong too. I know they are my Grandfather and GrandMother. but trying to figure out ..seems to be a -lot of Alvins, the were in Tenn.... My great grand-and mother any information on John Laxton born nov. 12, 1866 his wife Parzidda Chambers born april 13, 1972... John and Parizdda children.....Alivn laxton wife Ivory Gusta Acres,,,, Anyone related to me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wagner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5YB.2ACE/2769 Message Board Post: Searching for the family of Tom Wagner who lived in Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma in the 1918-1919 or so. He may have sisters by the names of Mae and Eva. If you have information please contact me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5YB.2ACE/912.1 Message Board Post: Was he ever married to a lady named dorothy, around the late 60's or early 70's?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Krows, McAfee, Shiever, Farmer, Trail, Hunter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2768 Message Board Post: Wrintha Mary Krows, a resident of Cheyenne was born January 13, 1912 in Mutual, Oklahoma to Viola and James McAfee. She passed away February 9, 2002 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma at the age of 90 years and 26 days. Wrintha moved to Dewey County with her parents as a young child. The family lived 10 miles east of Camargo, OK and she attended Bloomfield School, which was a 2 room county schoolhouse. She married William Riley Krows at the Woodward Court House on July 6, 1929. The couple spent the first 13 years of their marriage in Vici, OK and Talala, OK, later moving to California for two years. They moved to Cheyenne, OK in July 1942 to make their home. She was a member of the Cheyenne United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, 1 grandson, 1 granddaughter-in-law, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and 3 half sisters. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request memorial donations to the Cheyenne Methodist Church P.O. Box 6, Cheyenne, OK 73628 or Cheyenne Senior Citizen Center 309 S. Cearlock, Cheyen ne, OK 73628. Services were held February 12, 2002 at 4:00 PM at Cheyenne United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Don R. Harrold. Burial was held at the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service. Survivors include: 2 grandchildren, Lonna Shiever and husband, Randy of Morrison, OK., and Thomas Farmer of Perkins, OK; 2 great grandchildren, Jason Shiever and Justin Shiever; Son-in-law, Mike Trail of Stockdale, TX; 1 brother, Garland McAfee of Puyallup, WA; 1 sister, Rhoda Hunter of Sapulpa, OK., and host of relatives and friends.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5YB.2ACE/2730.1 Message Board Post: First of all, thanks so much for posting this obit. I do appreciate it so much. Just one small correction for any future readers. Dale Mackey's nickname was Pud rather than Tud. Thanks again - Emma

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hunter, Butler, Evans Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2767 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Beatrice (Aunt Tootsie) Flossy Butler Hunter will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feburary 7, 2002, from the Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, with Tom Harguess officiating. Internment will be under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Elk City. Beatrice Flossy Butler Hunter was born May 4, 1909 in Rankin, to Shelby James and Julia O. Evans Butler and died Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at the age of 92. She was married to George Tommy Hunter on August 20, 1935 at Wheeler, Texas. She was a member of the 2nd and Adams Church of Christ in Elk City. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bessire, Huguelet & Grosjean Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2014.1 Message Board Post: Thank you Wanda for these Obits--this is not my family--but I knew Lenora Bessirre Griffin--she visited with me--and we have since lost her. I've been working on the Bessire Family for many years--and had found at least four others that we weren't kin--but maybe before they came to the USA. This family visited my Grandparents back in the 1930's--they lived in Jackson Co. OK. The two men couldn't remember their parents nick-names--seemed that was the clue they needed. Sincerely, June B. Knox

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Coym, Jones, Clay, Richardson, Cook, Gray, Aams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2766 Message Board Post: Jakie "Jake" Raymond Coym, a resident of Reydon was born March 5, 1923 in Durham, Oklahoma to Sarah Elizabeth Jones Coym and John Herman Coym. He passed away January 24, 2002 in Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 78 years 10 months and 19 days. He was married to Thelma Arlene Clay Coym at Sweetwater, OK on June 25, 1944. He served 33 years in the Milirary. Jakie was a co-founder and Charter Member in Bosque River Chapter of Good Sams Club at Waco, Texas. He loved to paly dominoes and cards along with hunting, fishing, camping and farming. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He always lived life to the fullest with a smile on his face and a sense of humor to be envied. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Johnnie Coym and one sister, Elsie Richardson. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Coym, of the home, one daughter, Barbara Cook of Katy, TX; two sons, Jackie Coym and wife Mary of Hamilton, Ohio and David Coym and wife Jeanette of Katy, TX; a specila nephew, Mike Coym of Cleburn, TX; two sisters, Ethel Gray of Fritz, TX and Margaret Adams of Greely, CO; one brother, James Coym of Cheyenne, OK; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Saturday, January 26, 2002, 3:00 PM, officiated by Chuck Milner. Burial followed at Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RHOTEN, PUCKETT, COWART, GAILEY, COOK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/1925.1 Message Board Post: My grandmother was the sister of Conley Talmage RHOTEN's first wife, Mary Lucy PUCKETT. She was actually born in Texas or possibly Louisiana, July 23, 1895. My grandmother, Edna PUCKETT GAILEY recorded information that Lucy and Conley went to Idaho mid-December of 1918 and Lucy died Dec. 29. I have a letter (original) from Lucy and Conley written to her parents, Harvey Vandegar & Alice COOK PUCKETT on December 14, 1918 while they were enroute to Sandpoint. Then, shortly after the 1st of the year, 1919, the PUCKETTs received a letter (I have the original) from their friend, Lucy COWART, telling about Lucy's illness and death, as well as Mrs. COWART's own 3 children. They were all buried in the same lot, each in a white casket, at the same time. I have found their names on USGENWEB Cemetery Transcription: Lakeview Cemetery, Bonner County, Sandpoint, Idaho COWART, Joseph Lloyd, b 12-06-1917 d 12-31-1918 f/s 3 COWART, Martin Carden, b 08-18-1902 d 01-01-1919 f/s 3 COWART, Peter Augustas, b 07-23-1900 d 01-01-1919 f/s 3 RHOTEN, Mrs. C.T., b n/d d 12-30-1918. I would love to share information with anyone researching the PUCKETTs, COWARTs, or RHOTENs. I have a beautiful picture of Lucy and scanned copies of the letters if anyone would like to see them. I'm so glad I have found Conley's obituary on-line as I have often wondered what became of him. Also I've wondered why they decided to move to Idaho, so far away from their families and home.

All is not lost. We can still get assistance from the various offices, whose telephone numbers are listed below. For a while, we might even have to do research by accessing the real records, not just what someone else has put on the web. Unheard of!! :o) Martha Kendall Holmes You are currently unable to access the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) web site because of litigation against the Department of the Interior (DOI) regarding access to Indian trust data or assets. On December 5, a court order from U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth required DOI and its agencies to disconnect from the internet all information systems until it can be demonstrated that systems housing or providing access to individual Indian trust data or assets meet appropriate security standards. We are currently reviewing all information systems and certifying to the court's satisfaction that all of BLM's computer systems protect all critical information. As a result, you cannot view the BLM's home page or send e-mail to DOI or its agencies. We are working diligently to comply with the court order so that we can restore full service to our customers as soon as possible. Until that time, please telephone your local BLM office for assistance. We apologize for the inconvenience this presents. State Office Public Rooms Alaska - 907-271-5960 Arizona - 602-417-9200 California - 916-978-4400 Colorado - 303-239-3600 Eastern States - 703-440-1600 Idaho - 208-373-3889 Montana - 406-896-5004 Nevada - 775-861-6500 New Mexico - 505-438-7400 Oregon - 503-808-6001 Utah - 801-539-4001 Wyoming - 307-775-6256 Washington, DC - 202-452-5125

Oh my, the Indians have brought privacy suit and we can't access the BLM or the National Archive records for research since December 5, 2001. That is what the official site says, see below: <A HREF="http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/"> http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/</A> Blessings from Ok

Hi list members, The celebration of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Land Run that is held every five years in Cheyenne is HAPPENING this April, 2002. The actual BIG DAY is Saturday, April 20, 2002, but we have many other events prior to the Saturday. Beginning on Tuesday evening with a variety show, Wednesday evening Gospel Sing, Thursday evening Style Show, fiddlers and whiskers contest, Friday is rodeo and Saturday : 2 hours parade, rodeo, barbeque, quilt show, spelling bees, Visiting on main street, arts and crafts, visiting, antique car and machinery, crowning of Old Settlers Queen, visiting..... I know the Cheyenne Star is featuring OLD pictures beginning last week. If you want a treasure to re-live it all, you may want to subscribe for $25 out of state, $21 in state to Cheyenne Star, P.O. Box 250, Cheyenne, OK 73628. Last week, they had a picture of a Roping Contest that had some Trammell men, etc. pictured. Then the County Genealogical Society is preparing the land runners newspaper with accounts of all the C&A Land Runners that have been obtained so far. It seems that more are added each time. This will be the third edition of this newspaper and it is going to be even bigger and better. They will be on sale for $1.50 that week. IF you want one, I could reserve you an issue and it will probably cost about $2.25 to get it to you. You would need to let me know your name/snail address -- Judy Tracy, Route 1, Box 32, Cheyenne, OK 73628. Then there will also be on sale, t-shirts, County afghan throws, mugs, buttons, ties, derby hats, trading cards with the picture taken on April 19, 1892, etc. They are various prices. The Old Settlers' Committee has been working for two years now and things are really shaping up nicely. The Alumni is held at the same time so on Saturday evening you can choose among dances, Alumni Banquet, visiting. At the Alumni Banquet there will be a renowned whistler, a set of 5 bagpipers for entertainment. Recognition of activities that have made it to state (vocal, band, speech, one act, basketball, softball, etc.) as well as honoring a Teacher of the Year award. There is a lovely quilt that is going to be raffled, as well as two pretty big bears that are outfitted in a guys BB uniform and the girl's Bearette uniform.....This is going to be quite an evening. I understand they are trying to find a turkey (live) to toss off the bank like they used to do in town. Also a group of 1950's graduates from out of town have challenged the 1950's grads in town to raise $500 so we can have the Clydesdale horses in the parade.....We will see how this works! The motels in town are full but there are several in Elk City that are available. We have many restaurants and there will be several concessions. We will have fans for sale which will have the schedule printed. If you haven't made your plans to come for the week, it is not too late. We have RV hookups available. If you need any information, please call the Pioneer Museum/Chamber Office at 580-497-2760. Blessings, Judy Tracy

HI Two days ago a person wrote to me requesting info on J.P. Johnson -- I checked with another Johnson researcher and was unable to connect them. I have lost that person's email address and wouldn't you know that today I found J.P. Johnson in the Cheyenne Sunbeam newspaper, June 22, 1900 it listed J.P. Johnson as having made final proof on his land. That means he probably was a land runner or at least an early homesteader and I would love to pass on all pertinent info to the contact. Will that person please write to me again. Blessings, Judy near Cheyenne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WELLS, CURTIS LEVI Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5YB.2ACE/2765 Message Board Post: Searching for CURTIS LEVI WELLS, m. "LIZZIE" (unk.), CHILDREN: CLARA G. (GERTRUDE?), GOLDA and ELMER WELLS. I have nothing on my grandma Clara's parents. She died in 1984 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Her sister, Golda ("Goldie") died in Shawnee late 1990s. Her brother, Elmer died in early 1990s. Please if anybody has anything at all on these people, contact me. Thanks so much. Nancy Stidham Reeves.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Coffey, Briscoe, Henry Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2764 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Clarence Ray Coffey will be conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, from the Buffalo Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Parvin officiating. Interment will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the dcirection of the Martin Funeral Home of Elk City. Clarence Ray Coffey was born February 3, 1953 at Sayre, OK to Clarence and Maudie Briscoe Coffey and died Monday, January 21, 2002 at the age of 48. He graduated from Sweetwater High School and has lived in the Sweetwater area all of his life where he farmed and ranched. Clarence was married to Randa Henry on June 30, 1979. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Frank Coffey. Survivors include, Randa Coffey, one daughter, Lindsey both of Sweetwater and one brother, Lee Coffey of Erick, OK