This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell97 Surnames: Coffman, Simpson, Lapsley, Hasty Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8830/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Margaret Marie Coffmsan was born June 25, 1925 in Berlin, Oklahoma to John Curtis and Ila Mae Simpson. She passed from this life June 30, 2008 at the age of 83 years and 5 days. She was voted the Queen of Western Swing Music in 2006, and honor she cherished with all her heart. She is survived by her husband Harry Coffman of Oklahoma City, one stepdaughter Pauletta Lapsley and her husband Wayne of Holly Ranch, Texas, 2 grandsons, and one great grandson, one sister Effie Mae Hasty and her husband J.C. of Yukon, one brother Calvin Simpson and his wife Mada of Oklahoma City, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by both her father and mother Curtis and Ila Simpson and many uncles and aunts and cousins. The Elk Citian, Elk City, OK 16-Jul-2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell97 Surnames: Chester, Bagby, Turley, Stone Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8829/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gladys Mae Bagby Chester was born August 21, 1927 in Strong City, Oklahoma. She passed away July 12, 2008 at Elk City at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 21 days. She moved to Elk City in 1943 where she met Charles Chester and they were married in 1944. Gladys is survived by two daughters, JoAnn Turley and husband Ed, Booneville, Ark., Jan Stone, Elk City; one son, Bobby Chester and wife Betty, Thayer, MO, five grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess William and Letha Bagby, husband, two daughters, three sons, six brothers and one sister. Services will be held Tuesday July 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Main Street Baptist Church officiatled by Kris Rambler. Burial will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Whinery-Savage Funeral Service. The Elk Citian, Elk City, OK 16-Jul-2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Huling, French, Trimble Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8828/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Darrell W. Huling was born March 9, 1938 in Scott City, KS to Merle Marie (French) and Lytle Wright Huling. He passedd away July 13, 2008 at Cheyenne, Oklahom at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 4 days. Darrell grew up in Manning, Kansas and graduated from Scott County High School. He attended Bethany Nazarene College and was married to Geraldine Esther (Trimble) at Carlsbad, New Mexico on April 4, 1960. They lived in Bethany, Oklahoma before moving to Scott City and then Cheyenne in 1963 to make their home. Darrell worked as paint contractor, surveyor on pipe line. He became a commercial rabbit breeder and was knowwn as the "Rabit Man". He was an avid flower gardener and loved tending his flowers. Darrell loved to sing and play the piano, especially gospel music and collected southern gospel quartet music. He attended the Reydon Community Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 son, Eddie. Services will be held Friday, July 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Cheyenne Baptist Church officiated by Dr. Alberta Helton and Rev. Mark Little. Burial will be at Cheyenne Cemetery under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service, Cheyenne. Condolences can be made online at wwww.whineryfs.com Survivors wife, Ester of thee home and children, Eldean Huling and wife, Sue, Springfield, MO, Donald Huling and wife LeeAnn, Shawnee, Oklahoma, Robert Huling of the home, Erick Huling, Sayre, Oklahoma, 12 grandchildren, 15 greaat grandchilddren. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 17-Jul-2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Dixon, Guthrie, Morris, Maddox, Russell, Carey Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8827/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Funeral services for James and Darrell Dixon will be conducted Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Fairlawn Cemetery with Rev. Danny Ringer officiating. Visitation and viewing will be Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home of Elk City. James H. Dixon was born April 13, 1952 at Magazine, AR and passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the age of 56. He has lived in Elk City most all of his life and was loved and will be missed. He was a mechanic by trade. Survivors include 2 children. J.C. Dixon of Lawton, OK and Louise Dixon Guthrie of Fayetteville, AR; 2 grandchildren, a sister Marilyn Morris of Ft. Smith, AR and a brother, Tommy Maddox of Mulddrow, OK. Darrell DeWayne Dixon was born July 10, 1990 at Elk City and passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the age of 18. He attended Elk City School and was in training with the Black Kettle Fire Department of Cheyenne. Survivors include his mother: Judy Russell of Elk City; a sister Louise Dixon Guthrie of Fayetteville, AR, 2 brothers, J.C. Dioxon of Lawton, OK and Matthew Carey of Elk City, maternal grandfather, Johnny Leroy Carey of Oklahoma City, OK and maternal great grandmother, Hallie Carey of Cheyennee. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 17-Jul-2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: brucewhite139 Surnames: Cunningham, Brazell Classification: immigration Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8826/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Posted on OKGENWEB http://www.okgenweb.org/~okjeffer/pdf/cunningham_brazell.pdf Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: brucewhite139 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8542.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Child would have been from the James Felix Cunningham line. Frank & Samantha Brazell Cunningham did not move to Cheyenne until 1896. Felix moved in 1892. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SteveStone94 Surnames: TAYLOR / BENTLEY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8825/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OBITUARY REQUEST - EVELYN AUDREY TAYLOR BENTLEY Evelyn Audrey Taylor Bentley was born on 11 Sep. 1919, in Red Star, Roger Mills Co. OK. She died on 22 July 1997, in Elk City, Beckham Co. OK., and is buried in Red Star Cemetery, Roger Mills Co., OK. I would be very grateful if anyone could provide me with a scanned copy or transcript of her obituary. I am a Taylor Family genealogist, and Evelyn was one of my Taylor kin. I am in hopes that her obituary will allow me to identify her children. Many thanks, Steve Stone Pascagoula MS A Ward Taylor Descendant Please forward any response to: Steve.Stone@supshipgc.navy.mil Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Richardson, Snider, Woodall, Winchester, Smith, Gutierrez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8824/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Judith Darlene Snider Richardson passed from this life on June 27, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Judith was born in Madera, California on September 28, 1957 to Arbie and Pauline (Woodall) Snider. Judith attended Howard Elementary School and Madera High School. Judith was blessed with two loving children, Joshua Cody and Allison Nicole. They lived in the Madera area. In 2006 Judith moved to Leedey, Oklahoma. Judith was a loving mother and homemaker. Some of Judith's hobbies included watching NASCAR racing on TV. Jeff Gordon was her favorite driver. She spent many weekends by the TV cheering for him. Her room and home was covered with Jeff Gordon memorabilia. She enjoyed time spent with her children and family. Judith was preceded in death by her parents. Arbie and Pauline Snider and by one sister Bonnie Faye Snider. She is survived by her son, Joshua Richardson of Houston, Texas; daughter Allison Richardson of Leedey, Oklahoma; brother Dale Snider and wife Gail of Madera, California; sisters Beverley Winchester and husband Bob of Leedey, Oklahoma and Lori Smith of Leedey, Oklahoma and Lori Gutierrez and husband Butch of Madera, California; 5 nieces, 13 nephews, other family and a host of friends. Services were held Wednesday July 2, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Leedey, Oklahoma. Internment followed at the Red Star Cemetery in Leedey. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 10-Jul-2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: paintlover Surnames: JAMES, Eakins Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/7265.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Dialtha James was a sister to my grandfather (Tylee Houston James). I am interested in any verified information that anyone may have for parents & grandparents names; also death information. Also about other brothers & sisters ~~ I was told that Robert rode off one day and no one ever heard from him again, Orpha living in Oklahoma (would LOVE more information on her), have some information on Alzena & Samuel. Email me at paintlover@earthlink.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=OKROGERM-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070421255900495735455572/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Evans, Ward, O'Brien, Johnston, Corbitt, Davis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8822/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Services for Montie Evans will be scheduled at a later date. Interment was in Berlin Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Elk City. Montie Charles Evans was born February 10, 1950 at Sayre, Oklahoma to Harvey Dean and Jo Ann (Ward) Evans and passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the age of 50. He attended school in New Mexico and New Jersey before entering the US Army. Mr. Evans was helicopter pilot and served 2 tours of duty in Viet Nam. After his discharge following over 20 yeras of service, he returned to Cheyenne area in 1993 where he livedd since. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife: Betty Evans of the home, 3 daughters, Misty Dawn Evans of St. Louise, MO, Millicent O'Brien of Medford, OR and Jo Ann "Punkin" Evans of Germany, a step daughter, Gina Johnsston of Pauls Valley, OK 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Jody Corbitt of Houston, Texas, and Tracy Evans-Davis of South Carolina and 2 brothers, Thad Evans of Japan and Tim Evans of Illinois. (Copied as printed in paper) Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 3-Jul-2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Wells Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8821/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Funeral services for Justin Dee Wells were Saturday June 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from the Martin Funeral Home Chapel of Elk City with Tom Ward officiating. Interment was in the Red Hill Cemetery, Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Justin Wells suffered a fatal heart attack on Sunday, Jue 15, 2008 at his home, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born in Elk City to John and Cleo Wells. He was their first son. Shortly after their second son, Jack, was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma the family moved to southern California, where their third son Roger, was born. The Wells family always had horses. The Wells boys thought everyone could ride a horse, and everyone could draw a horse. Justin developed his skill of drawing all through his school years and throughtout the rest of his life. His artwork has been publishe4d in every major western magazine and paper. His paintings and drawings appear on the covers of many novels, books of poetry, and western cookbooks. His art has been collected by individuals, corporations and museums around the world. Instead of flowers, Justin would prefer you make a donation to the Meals on Wheels program nearest you. The Elk Citian, Elk City, OK 26-Jun-2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Warren Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8820/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Died. Thursday, June 18, 1908 ar 8:30 p.m. of appoplexy. Lvcurcus Decater Warren. He was born October 27, 1845 in Octibbahaw County, Miss. from where his parents moved to Illinois while he was still a child. After reaching his majority he moved to Kansas and from there to Kingfisher County, Oklahoma in 1889. He came to Berlin, Oklahoma in 1902 when he bought the Davenport farm which has been his home ever since. He was a worthy member of the Missionary Baptist Association and also a member in good standing of the order of Odd Fellows. Holding the position of L.S.V.G in Berlin Lodge No. 137. He leaves a mourning wife, seven children, four grandchildren, two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were conducted under the auspices of the Odd Fellows of Berlin Lodge and the respect and estimation in which Bro. Warren is held was well attested by the large circler of friends who attended and asssisted in the last sad rites. May he rest in peace. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 25-Jun-1908 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Burge, Thompson, Lambert, Curry Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8819/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Injury Fatal to A.T. Burge--former resident A.T. Burge, 62 year old Oklahoma County agent for the last 13 yeaars, died at 6 p.m. Thursday in Oklahoma City General Hospital of injuries received when he was struck by an interburan car at Northwest Twenty-first street and Classen Boulevard. Burge never regained consciouness after the accident. A serious head injury was complicated with pneumonia. Frequently center of controversy in his early years here, first with one group and then another because of his unswerving believe in co-operative marketing and other program for the economic advancement of farmers. Burge had earned the respect of even his critics at the time of his death. He was vice-chairman of the agriculture resources committee of the Chamber of Commerce and other Oklahoma County-City Council of Defensse and one of his last activities was in helping to make preliminary arrangements for the junior livestock show here in the spring. At one time he was at outs with milk distributors here in organizing a co-operative marketing association, and at another time he was under fire from livestock commission firms but rode out both storms. Administration of the Triple-A program tied him to his desk for a time, but even in those days he managed to keep close contact with individual problems of farmers. Burge was observing the strict application of gasoline rationing by riding the street car to work before daylight Saturday morning. He left his automobile at home except on those days when he was going to the country. Burge's soil building and pasture program in Oklahoma County was considered a model by many, although he never lost his interest in dairy, horiculture and farm home improvements. The county agent was born in Indianaa, November 25, 1880, attended Drury College and the University of Missouri in 1904 and 1905. He came to Oklahoma as a country school teacher and was superintendent of schools in Roger Mills County when he was named extension agent in Garvin County in 1920. Mrsz. Burge was in one of his classses and married him while she still was in school. In 1923 he was transferred to Craig Couny by the extension division where he remained for six years and established a fruit farm which he still owns. In 1929 he came to Oklahoma City with the Poultry Marketing association and on December 1, 1929 succeeded S.M. Mustion, who resigned as County Agent to become a canadiate for president of the State Board of Agriculture. In addition to his wife, Glayds at the home address, 915 NW 25th Street, Burge leaves two sons, Don C., now living in Victoria, Texas and John C., who lives at Seminole; three sisters, Mrs. Jean Thompson, Joplin, MO., Mrs. Maud Lambert, Hammon; Mrs. R.L. Curry, Iowa Park, Texas; his step-mother, Anna Burge, Hammon and three grandchilddren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke's Methodist Church with Rev. John R. Abernathy officiating. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 24-Dec-1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Randall, Howard Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8818/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ethyl Howard Randall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Howard was born in Lincoln County, TN, September 25, 1884, where she lived with her parents until November 25, 1907 at which timee she was united in marriage to E.B. Randall of Rankin, OK. Departed this life May 24, 1908, aged 24 years 8 months. Mrs. Randall was a faithful follower of the Lord, a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Loyds Chapel in the neighbohood when she was reared. Altho Mrs. Randall has lived but a few months in her new home she had gained a host of friends, who attested their love and respect in devotion to her needs to her last illness. She leaves a husband, father, five brothers, three sisters and many warm friends to mourn her loss. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 11-Jun-1908 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Randall, Howard Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8817/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ethel Howard Randall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Howard and wife of E.B. Randall of Rankin, Oklahoma, passed away May 24, 1908, at the age of 24 years and eight months. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 19-Jun-2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Moseley, Swisher, Phillips, Linville Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8816/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Davis Moseley, Ed.D., age 71 passed away peacefully on June 3, 2008 surrounded by family and friends. John was born August 26, 1936 at Moorewood, Oklahoma. He proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. John received his BS at Southwestern and his MA and Ed.D.at Oklahoma University. His life was spent in both Oklahoma and Colorado. He was married for 49 years to his wife Jean (Linville) Moseley. They both taught in the Reydon School system some years ago. John was one of six children; Mildred Swisher, Lee Allen Moseley, Melvin Moseley, Julie Alice Phillips and preceding him in death, Bascum Butler Moseley. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Jean; son, Jeff and Carmen of Nashville, TN; daughter, Jonel of Denver, Colorado; and his three grandchildren: Brette and Michael Moseley of Nashville, TN and Tre Moseley of Denver, Colorado. John dedicated his life to follow Christ through his active ministry to others. Memorial services were held Saturday, June 7, 2008 at the Council Road Baptist Church under the direction of the Mercer Adams Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Thomas, Oklahoma cemetery. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 19-Jun-2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: donburge_1 Surnames: Burge Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8623.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for this obit of my grandfather. The poor spelling in the transcription was a little disconcerting, but I really appreciate it. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichelleReed955 Surnames: Baker Gilbreath Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/4220.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm sorry, My Moms name is Norva Lee Clark (Baker) and was born on 8-19-1919 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichelleReed955 Surnames: Baker Gilbreath Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/4220.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Mom was born in Quitman Texas in 1919 (she is still alive and doing well). Her Mother Cora Lee Baker (Gilbreath) died giving birth to her. Her Fathers name was Leon Wesley Baker and he originated from Germany. I will ask if my Mother knew Clarebelle. There was a slight age difference but it was a very small town. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Parks, Myers, Duncan, Miller, Whitt, Smith, York, Martin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8815/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Leon Parks was born June 10, 1941 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Lora Mae and Dillion Leon Parks, Sr. He passed away May 31, 2008 at Amarillo, Texas at the age of 66 years, 11 months and 21 days. He was married to Viola Myers at Monroe County, TN on October 8, 1979, and they made their home in Reydon. Leon attended Sayre Junior College before studying Electronics at Okmulgee Tech. He later worked at Tinker Air Force Base and obtained his 1st class FFC Commercial Radio License, which enabled him to work as an Engineer at the KDIJ Transmitting Site Tower, located 4 miles east of Sweetwater, Oklahoma. Leon also obtained his General Class Amateur Radio License and was a life member of the AM Radio License and was a life member of the AM Radio Relay League and the Quarter Century Wireless Association. He was a member of several radio networks including the Baptist Amateur Radio Disaster Network and he checked into the Oklahoma/Arkansas Division net daily at 9:00 a.m. and monthly with them. Leon was also a member of the NRA and an accomplished woodworker, metalworker, welder, electrian, cattleman and farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Viola, of the home; 2 daughters, Marlene Duncan and husband, Joe, Riceville, TN, Donna Miller and husband, Karl, Tellico Plains, TN; 4 grandchildren Nicky Lane Whitt, Josh Lynn Whitt, Leisa Miller and Michelle Duncan; 2 sisters, Nyla Smith, Old Mexico and Marietta York, Caribou, ME, 3 brothers, Robert Parks, Gold River, CA; Richard Parks, Visalia, CA, David Parks, Bryan, TX; 2 uncles, Byron Parks, Montrose, CO, Ethyn Parks, Reydon, OK; 1 aunt, Nadia Martin, Reydon, OK; a special friend, Ted Doty and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held June 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Reydon Community Building officated by Dr. Bill Wheeler and Bro. Ray Smart. Burial was held at White Rose Cemetery, Reydon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 5-Jun-2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.