This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Churchill, Haggard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2553 Message Board Post: Lucy Dora Haggard Churchill was born in Lincoln County, New Mexico on May 3, 1886. She removed with her parents to Day county (now Ellis county), Oklahoma in 1894. She was married to R.A. Churchill November 6, 1907. Died November 4, 1917, aged 31 years 6 months and 1 day. Practically all of her life from the age of 8 years was spent in the same community where her jolly disposition and her big kind heart endeared her all who knew her. For several years her health was very poor. Many times she seemed at death's door both before and after an operation that seemed to finally result in complete recovery of her health. Then how great the shock to her firneds when on Sunday evening November 4, 19177 she was suddenly taken with a severe nerous attack resulting in the rupture of a blood vessel and with barley time to summon a doctor and a few nearest neighbors, she passed away. She knew the end had come, bade her friends good bye and assured them that she was prepared and ready to go. She leaves, to mourn her loss, a husband, a father, a mother, three sisters and a brother. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star November 11, 1917)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chappell, Ferguson, Nebhut, Winkleblac, Matthews, Beck, Ragan, Galvin, Burrow Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2552 Message Board Post: Frances Asberry Chappell was born in Ocweta county Georgia, May 24, 1860, departed this life July 12, 1931 at Doxey, Oklahoma, being seventy-one years, one month and twenty eight days old. He was united in marriage to Ersula Kate Ferguson July 22, 1889 in Hillsboro, Texas. To this union were born ten children, all of whom are living except one son who died in infancy. Those left to mourn his death are his wife, Mrs. E.K. Chappell, one son W.H. Chappell of Berlin, Oklahoma and eight daughters: Mary Nebhut of Durham, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lillie Winkleblack, Mrs. Jessie Matthews, and Mrs. Roxanna Beck all of Berlin; Mrs. Ruth Ragan of Mountainview; Mrs. Versa Galvin of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Frances and Lureline of Sayre, Oklahoma; two brothers, A.B. Chappell of Elk City and J.B. of Culman, Ala.; two sisters Mrs. Nancy Burrow and Elizabeth, both of Alabama. All of the children and one brother were present. Mr. Chappell died after a lingering illness of sixteen months. We are berft at his loss but he suffered so much that we realize that our loss is his gain as he was ready to go, having made peace with his Saviour some three weeks before his death. Mr. Chappell lived a long and useful life and left many friends to mourn his loss who were ever faithful during his long illness. The funeral services were held in the auditorium of the Doxey school building which was built on land given to the school by the deceased. The services were opened by Rev. Rhoton of Doxey Methodist church reading a scripture lesson and the obituary. Rev. Perry, pastor of Berlin Methodist church preached the funeral, he having resided near the deceased some thirty years ago at Hollis, Oklahoma. Mrs. chappell requested that he conduct the funeral services. Interment was made in the Berlin cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. The floral offerings were very beautiful. Mr. Chappell had been in the metcantile business for the past nine years at Berlin and at Doxey, Oklahoma and has many friends as he was always honest and upright in his dealings. The pass bearers were: J.B. Wingo, W.O. Gibbs, Bill Maddux, Bert Sapp, Riley Martin and W.L. Hughes.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chance, Dawkins, Day, Sutton, Ward Dodson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2551 Message Board Post: Mr. Charles Chance was born July 7, 1898. He departed from this life October 26, 1929 at 7:15, age 31 years, 3 months and 19 days. He had the spinal meningitis at the age of 7 months and was left an invalid. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones. He leaves to mourn his death a mother, father, three brothers all who are living, Tom Chance, Irvin Dawkins and Guy Dawkins; six sisters, four who are living, who are: Mrs. May Day, Mrs. Johnnie Sutton, Mrs. Alva Ward, and Mrs. Edna Dodson,a ll who were present except Mrs. Day of Weleetka, Okla. Rev. Klophenstein of Berlin officiated at teh funeral and the Hullum funeral directors of Sayre were in charge. Burial was made in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. We know, although our hearts are sore he is gone to bloom in a happier land where sickness and sorrow come no more, to sing with the happy angel band.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Castle, Smith, Bryant, Condo, Wilson, Kent Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2550 Message Board Post: John Castle died last Saturday afternoon being in a serious condition for the past three weeks. On November 26 Mr. Castle was accidentally shot while squirrel hunting near Crawford. At that time Mr. castle who resided at Borger, Texas, was visiting in the home of his wife's parents, near Crawford. Funeral services for Mr. Castle were conducted Monday afternoon in the Crawford high school auditorium with Rev. Brodace Elkins of Cheyenne preaching the sermon. Interment was in Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County under the direction of the Scroggins Funeral Home of Cheyenne. John Addison Castle was born on May 6, 1908 at Santa Fe, Kansas and passed away December 13, 1947 at the age of 39 years, 7 months and 7 days. He was married to Thelma Smith of Roll, Oklahoma, February 22, 1940. To this union was born two daughters, Jahnon and Judy Runene, who with the wife survive him. Other survivors are his father T.K. Castle of Crawford, Oklahoma, one brother, Ted Castle of Crawford and four sisters, Eva Bryant of Dumas, Texas, Helen Condo, Reydon, Oklahoma, Leona Wilson, Crawford, Oklahoma, and Oril Kent of Los Angeles, California, three half sisters, Dorothy, Pauline and Mary Castle of Crawford and a host of other relatives. His mother and two brothers preceded him in death.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carr Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2549 Message Board Post: Mrs. Phebe Ann Carr, age 73 years died at the home of her son Louie Carr in Berlin Friday morning January 9, 1931 after a short illness. Mrs. Carr was one of Berlin's early settlers. She had made her home with her son, Louie Carr, in Berlin for the last three months. She leaves two sons, Louie Carr of Berlin and Jim Carr of Durham and several grand children. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, in Berlin Saturday at 2:30 January 10, 1931 with Rev. Perry officiating. Interment was made in the Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Headstone reads Born 1857 Died 1931 Cheyenne Star January 15, 1931)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Butler, Crow, Inselman, McBride, Gillis, Pray Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2548 Message Board Post: John Matt Butler was born September 7, 1857 in McGoupin County, Illinois. When at the age of nine years he moved with his parents to Hickory County, Missouri. At the age of 18 he went to southwest Texas working with cattle most of the time, until October 12, 1882 when he was married to Charity Ellen Crow, who departed this life March 16, 1914. To this union were born eleven children, four having preceded to the Great Beyond while yet in infancy and childhood. On October 30, 1891 he moved with his family to Chickasaw county living there four years and moving to Custer County, Oklahoma December 4, 1896. After living there eight years moved to Roger Mills County Oklahoma March 6, 1905 at which place he has lived until his death June 14, 1928 at the age of 70 years 9 months and 7 days. He was converted and united with the Methodist Church South near Custer City, Oklahoma about 1898. On June 7, 1928 he was taken ill with appendicitis and was taken to the Standifer hospital for an operation and was doing nicely until June 14, 1928 when, owing to heart failure he passed out of this world of sorrow. He leaves to mourn his loss seven children, Walter and Melvin of Rankin, William of Nampa, Idaho, Ray of portland, Oregon and Alva of Pampa, Texas; Mrs. Della Inselman of Nampa, Idaho and Mrs. Rada McBride of Canadian, Texas. He also leaves seven brothers and sisters; R.W. Butler, E.W. Butler, C.E. Butler, Henriett Gillis, Garfield Butler, Calud Butler and Daisy P. Pray besides nineteen grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. He was buried in the White Rose cemetery, of Rankin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with Rev. Joseph Snarr officiating.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burns, Perry, Mount, Pebworth, Glasy, Alyea Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2547 Message Board Post: Pete S. Burns was born February 13, 1903 in Steling, Oklahoma. he departed this life at 1:45 p.m. February 7, 1949. His mother died when he was fourteen years old; his father paassed away a few years ago. In 1927 he came to Cheyenne with a cousin. On November 17, 1929 he was married to Miss Jewel Viola parker of Cheyenne, Oklahoma. To this union was born a boy, Troy Lee, who died in infancy. On March 28, 1948 he became a member of the First Baptist Church of Cheyenne, Okla. he was also a faithful member of the Masonic Lodge, Cheyenne Lodge No. 133. He was a carpenter by trade whic he enjoyed and excelled in. He was busy until a few minutes before his death in his trade. His survivors are: Wife, Mrs. Jewel Burns, Cheyenne. Sisters: Mrs. Esther Perry, Coalgate, Okla.; Mrs. Connie Mount, Alpaugh, Calif.; Mrs. Pearl Pebworth, Bakersfield, Calif.; Mrs. Tiny Glasy, Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Artie Lee Alyea, Trenton, Mich. Brothers: Mr. Charles Burns, Burton, Kans.; Mr. Carl Burns, Santa Barbara, Calif. Uncles: Mr. J.W. Burns, Reydon, Okla.; Mr. Dan T. Burns, Oklahoma City; Mr. John Burns, Las Animas, Colo. Also a host of nieces and nephews and a great host of friends.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bryant, Rogers, Ray, Howard Duke, Lackey, Clark Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2546 Message Board Post: George Moaten Bryant was born February 8, 1900 at Teller, Oklahoma and passed away December 4, 1947 at the age of 47 years, 11 months and four days. He is survived by his wife, Eva, and five children, Georgene Rogers, Riley Ray, LaVerna Howard and Forrest and two grandchildren, all of Dumas, Texas. Four sisters survive who are Dosha Bryant, Paoli, Oklahoma, Ardie Duke and Hattie Lackey of Dumas, Texas and May Clark of Englewood, Calif., and a host of other relatives. Burial was in the Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star Dec. 18, 1947)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown, Wright, Cornels Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2545 Message Board Post: The body of J.M. Brown was brought to Cheyenne from Tulsa for burial Wednesday. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot by the side of his wife who died about 20 years ago. He will be remembered in this county by his many friends who considered him a devout Christian. He leaves to mourn his loss 8 children of whom are Mrs. J.S. Wright of Goodman, MO.; Mrs. E.F. Cornels of Sayre, Okla.; J.A. and E.J. Brown of Tulsa, all of whom have lived in Redmoon and Cheyenne, a number of years ago. Burial in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Headstone reads Born 1843 Died 1925) (Cheyenne Star, May 28, 1925)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown, Sing, Graaham, Hay, Hall Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2544 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Mrs. Billie Bown were conductedc at the Baptist church in Strong City Tuesday afternoon in the presence of a large number of friends from Strong City and Cheyenne. Cnducting the services for the departed were Rev. Andrew Borum, pastor of the Strong City Baptist church and Rev. Brodace Elkins, pastor of the Methodist church of Cheyenne. Mrs. brown had been ill for the past two years and her condition had been critical during the past ten weeks, and although her death brough grief to the family it represented relief from many months of intense suffering. Mrs. Fannie Sing Brown was born March 17, 1879 at Langtown, Miss., the daughter of John H. Sing, and departed this life October 6, 1947 at 1:30 p.m. in the Tisdal Hospital, Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 68 years, six months, and 20 days. She had been ill for the past two years. Mrs. Brown was married July 2, 1897 to Billie Brown, Cheyenne and to this union were born four sons, Warren Othello preceded her in death in 1922 at the age of 5 mos. She had lived at her home near Strong City for the past 50 years, and was loved and respected in the community. She was a good mother and put the welfare of her children above everything else as far as this life was concerned. She was a member of the Strong City Baptist Church and will be missed greatly by the membership. She had no fear of death and was submissive to the will of God, and greatly concerned for those of her loved ones and friends who did not know her Savior. Mrs. Browsn leaves to mourn her departure, her husband Billie Brown, three sons: Johnnie and Billie of Strong City, and Lance of Cheyenne, one brother, J.J. Sing, Cheyenne, three sisters: Mrs. Sallie Graham, Oklahoma City, Mrs. Matha Hay, Strong City, and Mrs. Willie Hall, Vancouver, Washington, and seven grandchildren besides a host of other relatives and friends. Burial in Strong City Cemetery, Strong City, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star October 10, 1947)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bradshaw, Dearing, Rush, Riggs Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2543 Message Board Post: Funeral services for J.M. Bradshaw will be held at the Baptist church in Cheyenne Thursday afternoon, June 23, 1949 at 2:30 o'clock Rev. Don Anderson, local Baptist pastor, will deliver the funeral sermon. The Masonic lodge will conduct the burial ceremony. Committal will be in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Scorggins Funeral Home of Cheyenne. Mr. Bradshaw passed away at his home in this city early Wednesday June 22, 1949 after an illness of two years, much of this time his illness being critical. He was 65 years of age. Survivors include his wife and seven children. The children are J.E. Bradshaw, Herbert Bradshaw, Jimmie Bradshaw and Mrs. Harry Dearing, all of Cheyenne; Perry Bradshaw of Arnett, Oklahoma; Mrs. Leonard Rush of Caldwell, Kansas, and Mrs. Edgar Riggs of Oklahoma City, all of whom are present for the funeral. J.M. Bradshaw moved to Cheyenne from durham community in the early 20s when he accepted a position as undersheriff of Roger Mills County, a position he held for several years. He later becam active in ranching and at the time of his death was one of the outstanding ranchers of western Oklahoma. J.M. Bradshaw was a man who attended to his own affairs, and who made no enemies and one who never failed a friend. (Cheyenne Star June 23, 1949)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowman, Troxel, McKean, Kendall, Etheridge, Everett, Boatwright, Woodring, Wall, Worley, Burns Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2542 Message Board Post: Nimrod Michael Bowman was born February 4, 1870 at Postoak, Texas and passed away July 3, 1949 at Sayre, Oklahoma. He was converted at an early age and joined the Brethren church. Most of his early childhood was spent in the Indian Territory. In 1901 he was married to Mrs. Nancy Catherine Troxel. In 1909 they moved to Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death in 1937. In 1938 he was married to Mrs. rosa McKean. He leaves to mourn his passing, his widow, four sisters, Mrs. Anna Kendall of Heber, Arizona, Mrs. Martha Etheridge of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. Joe Everett of Norman, Oklahoma, Mrs. Susie Boatwright of Oklahoma City, one brother, Henry Bowman of Grady, New Mexico, 8 step-children Mrs. Abbie Bauman of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Mrs. Johnnie Woodring of Springdale, Arkansas, Mrs. Effie Wall of Iowa Park, Texas, Mrs. Ellen Worley of Miami, Oklahoma, Mrs. Jesse Burns of pampa, Texas, Ralp McKean of Durham, Oklahoma, Wayne McKean of Crawford, Maine and Dale McKean of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, also a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in Cheyenne, July 4, 1949. Committal was in the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star July 7, 1949)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowers, Thomas, Goforth Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2541 Message Board Post: W.J. Bowers was born in Jackson County, Alabama, August 8, 1847, was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Thomas in 1867. To this union were born six children. They are Mary, Ben, Tom, Daisy, Maud and Walter. All were present at his death except Walter, who lives in Paris, Texas and Daisy, Maud and Mary who preceded him in death. They moved to Van Buren, Arkansas where Sarah, his wife, passed away in 1881 at the age of thirty-six. In 1887 he was united in marriage of Mrs. Fanie Goforth in Lamar County, Texas. To this union were born four children. They are: Earl, Frank, Iris and Ralph. All were present at his deat except Iris who died at the age of thirteen. They moved to Roger Mills County, Oklahoma nine miles southwest of Cheyenne where he lived until Saturday when he went to Tom Bowers to spend the night where he died Wednesday, December 29, 1926 at 7:00 o'clock a.m., at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 21 days. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, six sons, six daughters-in-law, one stepchild, Monroe Goforth, who lives at Baskin, Louisiana, thirty grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Bowers united with the Methodist church in Ellis County, Texas in 1879. The funeral was held in Needmore school house December 30, 1926 conducted by C.C. Wilson, pastor of the Methodist church of Cheyenne; burial took place in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star January 6, 1927)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowers, Hodges, Vincent Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2540 Message Board Post: Miss Alma Bowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Bowers was born in Dexter, New Mexico October 9, 1906 and passed from this life in Los Angeles, Calif, October 18, 1927 age 21 years and 8 days. She was visiting a sister when she took pneumonia which caused her death. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church of Cheyenne Sunday afternoon. Rev Davis of Sayre delivering the sermon. The church was crowded to its capacity and several were outside. At the graveside her Sunday School class placed flowers on her casket in respect to her memory. She had been a member of the Methodist church since eleven years of age. She leaves her father, mother, two sisters, a nephew and a host of other relatives to mourn her untimely demise. Burial in Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star October 27, 1927) CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness and sympathy given during the illenss and death of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt anf friend. Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Bowers and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hodges and son Mr. Frank Vincent

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bonner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2539 Message Board Post: Mr. T.O. Bonner, well known in this community as Uncle Tom Bonner, passed away last Saturday afternoon August 27, 1932 in Oklahoma City after an illness of several days. Uncle Tom Bonner, was born March 2, 1843 being 83 years of age at the time of his death which was directly caused by pneumonia. Mr. Bonner moved to this city in 1903 and made this his home for a number of years, during which time he made a host of friends. He was always cheerful and it is said of him that he never spoke a cross word to anyone. His companion departed this life while he resided in this city. He united withe Presbyterian church at the age of fourteen and lived a consecrated Christian life. He was an elder in the church at the place during hiss residence here. Mr. Bonner was the father of three children who are well known to the old timers of this section. Billy Bonner who now lives at Fort Sumner, New Mexico; J.M. Bonner who now resides in Edmond, and one daughter who passed away a few years ago. The remains of Mr. Bonner were shipped to this city last Monday of interment. After the funeral services at the Methodist church by H.H. Cody, local pastor. The body was laid to rest beside his wife in the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. J.H. Tunnard, funeral director in charge. (Cheyenne Star Sept 1, 1932)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blundell, Arnold, McBride Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2538 Message Board Post: Miss Elizabeth Arnold was born July 26, 1850, and was married to Mr. James M. Blundell in February, 1866. She was the mother of seven children,, three of which are now living. Her husband having gone before. She had been a member of the Christian church about six years. She departed this life November 9, 1918; age 68 years, 3 months and 13 days. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. I.N. McBride and two sons, E.E. Blundell and C. Blundell also many friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted at Durham, Sunday, November 10, 1918 by Rev. R.P. Davis. Burial Bellview Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star November 28, 1918)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bland, Batchelor Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2537 Message Board Post: Otis G. Bland was born July 27, 1873 in Ray County, Missouri. He was married to Mary Batchelor, daughger of Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Batchelor of Grimes, Oklahoma, Arpil 2, 1911. To this union were born six children, Lester age 16, John, age 15, Violet and Viola two younder sons, Darrell, age 11 and Ray, age 7. Mr. Bland professed faith in Christ and was baptized into the church by Rev. C.E. Rhoades May 23, 1929. He leaves behind to mourn his loss one brother, A.F. Bland of Cheyenne and tgwo sisters who live in Mo., besides his immediate family, also a host of friends to mourn his untimely going. He is gone but not forgotten. At Rest. Burial Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bell, Davis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2536 Message Board Post: John William Bell was born in Cook County, texas on September 4, 1879 and departed from this life at Elk City, Oklahoma April 17, 1928. He was 48 years, 7 months and 13 days of age. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, and four children, Pauline, Orville, Albert and Bunah, relatives and many friends who will miss him very much from this life. He was married to Miss Lula Davis on October 26, 1902. They have made Durham their home for the past twenty-two years. He was a respctable citizen a kind husband and father, a neighbor and friend willing to do all he could in time of need. Little did we think of his passing so soon. Only a few days of suffering at home and at the hospital with malignant ersipelas and he passed in peace. A few years ago he gave his life to the service of the Master and was buried with Him in baptism, so we "sorrow not as those who have no hope." A large concourse of people came to the Durham auditorium to pay the last sad rite and a bank of flowers spoke their language of love. The body was laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma to await the Resurrection morn. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the famly in their sore trial and distress. (Cheyenne Star April 26, 1928)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beaty Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2535 Message Board Post: The funeral of W.A. Beaty who died Tuesday evening, June 14, 1927 was held Friday afternoon at the Baptist church in this city. This was one of the largest funerals ever held in our city. Mr. Beaty was a pioneer and highly respected which was evidenced by the large crowd. After scripure reading by Rev. Donnel, pastor of the Baptist Church, Rev. Wilson of the Methodist church led in prayer. Mrs. Virgil Hill of Elk City sand "Beautiful Isle of Somehwere" and Mrs. Chalfant sang "Face to Face". After the sermon by Rev. donnell, W.H. Mouser, a very close friend of Mr. Beaty's made a short talk in which he eulogized the deceased. at the graveside Hon.F.E. Herring of Oklahoma City concluded the services by paying personal tribute to Mr. Beaty and to the pioneers of west Oklahoma, in general. The floral offering was exceedingly large as friends far and near showed tribute to the decased and to the family. Active pall bearers were: F.E. Herring, C. Falconer, J.H. West, J.W. Cooper, J.M. Lester and W.B. Johnson. Honorary pall bearers were: J.P. Thurmond, William Hext, S.H. James, Frank Hunt, C.M. Combs, Sam Brown,. J.C. Thornton, T.L. Turner, S.F. Maddux, J.R. Casady, Mr. Parmaleee, J.J. Moore, Fayette Anderson, Ed Taylor, Oscar Casady, A.T. Sanders, George Prestridge, J.D. Taylor, W.P. Madden, John Cross, J.W. Dunn, Bill Combs and John C. Casady. Burial in Cheyenne Cemetery, services were in charge of J.H. Tunnard, undertaker.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beaty Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2534 Message Board Post: Another boyhood schoolmate and friend has been called home from this scene of action. John Beaty, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Beaty of this city, died at Norman, Oklahoma, Friday, December 18, 1918, being 35 years 9 months and 19 days old at the time of his death. John came to this city in the early 1890's and grew to young manhood under the same enviorment as did the editor of the Star. It was then a friendship was cultivated that endured until the time of his death, last Firday. We shall always cherish a fond recolection of those childhood days, when we two played our childish games and confided our secrets one to another. It is with a deep feeling of pain and sorrow that we record the death of such a friend. Funeral services were conducted at the Beaty home Sunday afternoon by Rev. W.E. Turner, pastor of the Baptist church, in the presence of many old friends of the deceased and family. Old schoolmates: Joe Tunnard, Judson Cunningham, Oscar Casady, Charles Cross, O.R. Prestridge and John Casady acted as pallbearers. The remains were quetly laid to rest in the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma beneath beautiful floral wreaths.