This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Davis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8718/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Josie Fay Davis, 23, wife of Charley Davis died early Saturday morning, December 24, 1932 in an Elk City hospital where she had undergone a major operation three weeks earlier. Immediate members of the family surviving are Mr. Davis and four children, Clara Lavon, Floyd, Ernest and Billie Joe. Mrs. Davis was born January 25, 1904 at Roll where she had resided all of her life. Interment was made in Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Sunday. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 29-Dec-1932 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: JudyTracy44 Surnames: Richardson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8705.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We think the date of the Cheyenne Star on Mrs. Richardson's obit should be 1908. I hope this helps you with your research also. We are sorry that we inadvertantly put in this year's date of 2008 instead of 1908....Thanks for your understanding. 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: Kauk, Robertson, Troutman, Graham, Rhoades Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8717/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nola Lorene Kauk, longtime resident of Leedey, Oklahoma, passed from this life on February 11, 2008 at the age of 88. Lorene was born December 7, 1919 in the Rhea Community, southeast of Leedey, to William Henry and Magnolia (Troutman) Robertson. She began her school years at Rhea School and graduated from Leedey High School with the Class of 1938. Lorene was united in marriage on March 18, 1939 to Erwin W. Kauk. They were blessed with the birth of their two sons, Gary and Terry. Lorene and Erwin established their home on a farm southeast of Leedey. She was a loving mother and a hard working helper to Erwin. Lorene liked to spend time reading, crocheting,quilting, and doing needlepoint. She enjoyed cooking for her family and always had a dish ready to take to a church or community function. Her real joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren and watching them play football, tennis, basketabll or baseball. Lorene was baptized as a young woman and was a faithful member of the Leedey United Methodist Church. Lorene lived on the family farm her entire married life until she was forced to enter the Leedey Nursing Home due to her failing health. She had many good friends there and always enjoyed visiting with them and all those who came by to see her. She always appreciated the kind and good care thee staff provided her. Lorene was preceded in death by her husband, Erwin Kauk, her parents, William and Magnolia Robertson; by brothers, Floyd, Adrian, Claude, and Kenny; by brother-in-law, Buddy Kauk; and sisters-in-law, Doris Kauk and Geraldine Robertson. Those remaining to cherish her memory aree sons, Gary Kauk and wife Pat of Liberal, Kansas and Terry Kauk and wife Jana of Leedey, Oklahomaa, by grandchildren, Tony Kauk and wife Rhonda of Yukon, Oklahoma, Brock Kauk and wife Jenny of Elk City, Oklahoma, Dee Dawn Graham and husband David of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Nick Kauk of Edmondd, Oklahoma; by great grandchildren, Tyler, Hayden, Emily, Spencer, Grayson, Savannah, and Elizabeth; by brothers-in-law, Roy Kauk and wife Jessie and Paul Kauk, by sisters-in-law, Ruth Robertson, Audrey Robertson, and Doris Rhoades; by several nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 14, 2008 in the United Methodist Church, Leedey, Oklahoma with burial following in New Herman Cemetery. Services arranged by Shaw Funeral Home, Leedey, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 21-feb-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: Ward, Burnham, Burnson, Rhoads, Dawson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8716/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Hannah S. Ward, 85 years old, pioneer Beckham County resident, died Tuesday moring in Cheyenne where she had come to visit her niece, Mrs. Albert Burnham. She was ill only a short time. Mrs. Ward was a native of Illinois, where she was born September 21, 1847. She was married in 1865 to G.W. Ward. She came to Beckham County 38 years ago. She is survived by three daughters and two sons. Daughters are Mrs. F. Burnson of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Roy Rhoades of Reydon and Mrs. Joe Dawson of Anadarko. Sons are Charles G. Ward of Stillwater and C.S. Ward of Elk City, Charlie Ward resided in Strong City for a number of years. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 29-Dec-1932 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: Rhodes, Gilbert, Bell, Burnam, Higgins, Tarver, Woodard, Lambert, Stidham, Higginbotham Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8715/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lacey Nikayle Gilbert Rhodes was born November 14, 1990 in Mangum, Oklahoma to Melisa Ann and Michael Gilbert. She passed away February 14, 2008 at Sayre, Oklahoma at the age of 17 years and 3 months. Lacey moved to Lincoln, Nebraska with her mother and adopted father Chris Rhodes, before moving with her parents to Sweetwater, Oklahoma and later to Elk City in 2003 Lacey was currently a junior at Elk City High School where she had been active in FFA and Choir. She had worked at Pizza Hut and was currently working at Dutch's. She was an OU fan all the way! She loved shopping, singing and dancing, gazing at the stars, going hunting and fishing with her Dad, four-wheeling, mudding, watching football games, watching movies, being out in the rain, and hangin out with her friends and family. She was a member of the Grandview Assembly of God Church. She was preseded in death by her maternasl grandmother and uncle, Allen. She is survived by her parents, Melisa Rhodes and Scott Bell, Elk City, Oklahoma; Michael Gilbert and wife, Kelly, Russellville, AR; Chris Rhodes, Cheyenne, Oklahoma; 3 brothers, Collin Rhodes, Pyton Rhodes, both of Elk City, Oklahoma; Dalton Gilbert, Russellville, AR; 1 sister, Lacey Gilbert, Russellville, AR; best friend and sister, Jaymee Burnam, Elk City, OK; grandparents, Alvin and Kathy Higgins, Sayre, OK; Mike and Kay Gilbert, Electra, Texas; Occie and Jarellynn Tarver, Sentinel, Oklahoma; Bud and Gayle Woodard, McKinney, Texas; Cletus Rhodes, Durham, Oklahoma; Linda and Larry Lambert, Vernon, Texas; Dick and Pam Bell, Vernon, Texas; great grandparents, Delores and Preston Stidham, Porterville, California; Ruby Higginbotham, Coleman, OK; Dorothy Gilbert, Electra, TX; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held Monday, February 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Grandview Assembly of God Church officiated by J.M. Ashley and Josh White. Burial was held at Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Whinery-Savage Funeral Service. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 21-Feb-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: Barton, Carsten, Brust, Leary, Townsend, McKee Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8714/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Helen Blanch Barton, age 97, of Comanche, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2008. She was born on October 29, 1910, in Mountian View, Oklahoma, to the late Arthur E. Carsten and Arletta Lesetta Brust. She was married to Floyd Henry Barton at Clayton, New Mexico. Mrs. Barton was a homemaker and rancher. She had lived in the Comanche area since 1974. Funeral services were hled on Saturday, February 9, 2008, in Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Rock Church Cemetery, Tolar, Texas. She is survived by six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Henry Barton; daughter, Iris Fern Leary Townsend; brother, Edward Carsten and sister, Irene McKee. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 21-Feb-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: Parkhurst, Boyles, Isch, Davis, Lamke, Van Pelt, Darlchurst, Yates, Moody Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8713/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wayne L. Parkhurst was born January 7, 1926 in Oakwood, Oklahoma to Esther Pearl and John William Parkhurst. He passed away February 13, 2008 at Cheyenne, Oklahoma at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 6 days. He grew up in western Oklahoma and attended Nine Mile School. He was married to Juanice Boyles at Wheeler, Texas on May 17, 1947. They lived in Hammon before moving to Strong City in May of 1961 where they operated a Grade A dairy with 100 cows. In 2001 they moved to Cheyenne to make their home. He was a member of the Cheyenne Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Jimmy and Marion and 1 sister Roberta Marion, and 1 stepsister, Lorene Schultz. Survivors include his wife, Juanice, of the home; 2 daughters, Virginia Isch and husband Lester, of Reydon, Oklahoma and Suzi Davis, of Strong City, Oklahoma; 1 son Bobby Parkhurst and wife, Wendee, of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, 2 brothers, Melvin Parkhurst and wife Deann, of Cheyenne, Oklahoma and Robert Parkhurst and wife, Nadine of Duncan, Oklahoma; stepsisters, Jane Lamke and husband, Richard, Hitchock, Oklahoma, Mary Van Pelt and husband Jerry, Beloit, Kansas, Jean Darichurst, Canton, Oklahoma and Wanda Yates, Amarillo, Texas; 1 step brother, Thurman Moody and wife, of Kansas; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 1 greatgreat granddaughter and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. at the Cheyenne First Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Bob Ely and Rev. Joe Cantu. Burial was held at Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 21-Feb-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: BettyBlevins89 Surnames: Richardson - Nall - Houchins - Blevins Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8705.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What is the date of this Richardson obit? I have a Thomas Richardson in my family who is buried in the Paoli cemetery and I am wondering if this is a connection. 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: alicemcmanus Surnames: Shaw, Amend Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8712.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would just like to add to the message from JudyTracy, and thank her and her society for all her helpfulness. If anyone needs information about the Hamburg area or their residents I encougage you to contact them. They seem to go out of their way to help. Judy 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: JudyTracy44 Surnames: Shaw, Amend,Metcalfe Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8712.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It appears we might have left this lady hanging when actually I was able to get her email address and have found that she was looking for George Amend and Bessie Shaw (her aunt) trying to find her mother Pauline Shaw. Bessie and George were married in Roger Mills County and we have sent her the marriage license....We are still looking for other information for her. Hamburg is a town that we are fortunate to have a drawing. The late Augusta Metcalfe drew off the town and it is in several publications in our county. Our genealogy society tries to answer all queries freely. If anyone else has information about these families that you can share with Judy6444, I am sure she would love to be in contact with you. Thanks for the great help gnphillips....It takes all of us to solve our mysteries. Blessings, Judy 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: gnphllps Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8712.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, Hamburg was in Roger Mills County. It was 8 miles north of Reydon, which would place it just north of the Washita River. The post office closed in 1929. 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: Judy6444 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8712/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would anyone know if Hamburg was in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma? Thank you 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: York, Hillman, Ship, Hatley, Selby, Cochran, Hicks Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8711/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Phil York was born January 24, 1939 in Sayre, Oklahoma to Jessie Almira and William Hobart York. He passed away February 15, 2008 at Durham, Oklahoma at the age of 69 years and 21 days. Phil grew up in Durham, Oklahoma where he spent his younger year's coyote hunting, playing dominoes and taking the family on vacations to Colorado. He was married to Vola Darlene Hillman York at Roll, Oklahoma on June 2, 1957. They made their home at the York Homeplace at Durham for 50 years. Phil and Darlene ran a dairy from l958-2001. Phil also ran the Durham General Storee worked at the COOP in Roll. He enjoyed visting and helping anyone and everyone. Family was one of the most important parts of his life. He was happiest when he had children and grandchildren around. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Mildred Ship, Doriss Hatley, Othello Selby and 1 brother, Oran "Pete" York. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, of the home; 4 children, Terry York and wife Wanda, Durham, Oklahoma, Kathy Cockran and husband, Russell, Solomon, Kansas, Robert York and wife, Carol, Big Sandy, Texas and Neil York and wife, Vicki, Burns Flyt, Oklahoma; 14 grandchildren, Jennifer, Joey, Tracey, Vanessa, Bryan, Bryce, Taylor, Brandon, Marissa, Cody, Raymond, Brandon, Karigan and Elizabeth. 2 great grandchildren, Tyrell and Issac; 3 brothers, Wesley York, Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Donnie York, Durham, Oklahoma, and Carol York, Hayward, California; 1 sister, Edna Hicks, Lodi, California; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Durham Community Building officiated by Ray Smart and Randy Sherril. Burial was held at Fairview Cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 21-Feb-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: MaryAnnSmallwoodBolton Surnames: MASTIN TAYLOR Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8710.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Judy Tracy, a genie angel in Roger Mills, sent me this email to me and I explained it isn't my family. Talked to the lady who has the records of the Roll-Crawford Silent Home Cemetery and it appears that Mary Ann is buried in the northwest corner, 3rd row and in the 3rd grave -- though the records run together and it says... "J.L. Ivy, Ivy & Taylor" I don't know that this is any help. There are three Ivys buried in this cemetery also. 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: delbeng Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/2003.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am the daughter of Clarence Beason, Thomas jefferson's brother. let me hear from you . Tell me what you know about the family. Thanke you Delores 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: MaryAnnSmallwoodBolton Surnames: MASTIN TAYLOR Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8710.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TAYLOR, JOSEPH B (1900 U.S. Census) KENTUCKY , NICHOLAS, 1-DIST B-PCT Age: 38, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: KY Series: T623 Roll: 546 Page: 215 TAYLOR, JOSEPH B (1910 U.S. Census) OKLAHOMA , ROGER MILLS, STREETER TWP Age: 47, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: KY Series: T624 Roll: 1272 Page: 130 Mary Ann Is listed as white with lots of children.... 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: MaryAnnSmallwoodBolton Surnames: MASTIN TAYLOR Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8710.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not related, just like to hunt on the internet! On Census records, she is listed as White, people didn't claim being Indian back in the old days! Aloha, Mary Ann (Smallwood) Bolton Mililani, HI LDS Site 1880 Census Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Benj. MASTIN Self M Male W 42 KY Carpenter KY KY Sarah MASTIN Wife M Female W 32 KY Keeps House KY KY Mary MASTIN Dau S Female W 13 KY KY KY John MASTIN Son S Male W 8 KY KY KY Joseph MASTIN Son S Male W 3 KY KY KY Thomas MASTIN Son S Male W 8M KY KY KY --------------------------------------------------- Source Information: Census Place Head Quarters, Nicholas, Kentucky Family History Library Film 1254436 NA Film Number T9-0436 Page Number 382B *********************************************************** LDS 1880 Census Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace James E. TAYLOR Self M Male W 54 KY Farmer KY MD Annie TAYLOR Wife M Female W 35 KY Keeping House PA KY Joseph B. TAYLOR Son S Male W 18 KY Works On Farm KY KY Hester MANNEN Other S Female W 10 KY Servant KY KY ------------------------------------------------------------ Source Information: Census Place Lower Blue Lick, Nicholas, Kentucky Family History Library Film 1254436 NA Film Number T9-0436 Page Number 368B ********************************************************* On www.rootsweb.com there are four listings with LOTS of information...back six generations,forward ? Mastin, Mary Ann 24 Jun 1866 Carlisle, Nicholas Co., Ky 27 Aug 1912 Hillsboro, Texas johnblue2 Father: Mastin Benjamin Mother: Fryman Sarah Jane Spouse: Taylor Joseph Beauregard Mastin, Mary Ann 24 Jun 1866 Head Quarters,Nicholas County,Kentucky 27 Aug 1912 McMurray,Hillsboro County,Texas :2407677 Father: Benjamin E. Mastin Mother: Sarah J. Fryman Spouse: Joseph Beauregard Taylor Mastin, Mary Ann 24 JUN 1866 Kentucky 27 AUG 1912 McMurray Community, Hill Co, Texas jtlarkin Spouse: Joseph Beauregard Taylor Mastin, Mary Ann 24 Jun 1866 near Carlisle, Ky 27 Aug 1912 McMurray Community near Hillsboro, TX :383126 ies Father: Benjamin E. Mastin Mother: Sarah Jane Fryman Spouse: Joseph Beauregard 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: pris96 Surnames: Mastin-Taylor Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8710/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Am trying to locate any information I can find on Mary Ann Mastin Taylor b 1866 in Kentucky and died 27 Aug 1912 in Hill County, Texas. She was buried in Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. She was married to Joseph Beauregard Taylor. Was wondering if she was Native American? Any information I can get about her would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you very much. Betty Whittigton 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: DeVor, Reese, Lee, DeBruin, Graham, Wyatt, Brickman, Grishman, Harger, Johnson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8709/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Alice "Ali" Jewel DeVor, 52, of Leedey, Oklahoma lost her battle with cancer on Januaary 28, 2008. She was born March 10, 1955 to Ed and Pauline (Lee) DeVor in Pueblo, Colorado. She grew up in the Penrose, Colorado area attending the Penrose Elementary School and graduated high school from Florence High School. In 1990 Ali married Eddie Reeese at Tulsa, Oklahoma. They made their home in Penrose for a number of years before moving to Leedey, Oklahoma. The union was blessed with the birth of their daughter, Jami. Ali was a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed sewing, crafts, shopping and playing games. She especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends over a cup of coffee. Ali was baptized at a young age and was an active member of the Leedey First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Ed DeVor and by her maternal and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her mother, Pauline DeVor of Canon City, Colorado; by daughter, Jami DeBruin and husband John of Sayre, Oklahoma; by sisters, Mary Graham and husband Bob of Penrosse, Margie Wyatt of Castle Rock, Susie Brickman and husband Ronnie of Claude, TX, Peggy Graham and husband Tim of Tipton, IN, and Patti Harger and husband Eric of Leedey, Oklahoma; by brothers, Shorty DeVor and wife Diane of Penrose, CO, and Billy DeVor and wife, Rhonda of Mooreland, OK, by aunt, Sandy Johnson and husband John of Lake Nabergemon, WI; by uncle, Fred Lee aand wife Loura of Leedey, OK; and by man nieces, nephewsd and friends. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 9, 2008 in the First Baptist Church, Leedey, Oklahoma. Sevices arranged by Shaw Funeral Home, Leedey, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 14-Feb-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: Hill, Howell, Abla, Ogle Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8708/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Carl Hill was born September 4, 1923 in Sweetwater, Oklahoma to Preshia and Ray Hill. He passed away February 6, 2008 at Sayre, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 2 days. Carl grew up in the Mayfield community and graduated from Sweetwater High School. In the early 40's he was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country during World War II. He particiated in the liberation of Leyte, Luzon and Mindanao Islands of the Phillipines. After the war ended Carl was sent to Kampo, Korea where he setved as a military governor. Aftr returning from the war, while continuing in service to his country, he married Lovell Hill (Howell) at Wheeler, Texas on August 11, 1946. After their marriage they moved to Ft. Knox, Kentucky and then to Erick, Oklahoma where they owned and operated a gasoline station. They later moved to the family farm in the Mayfield community in 1951 to make their home. While on the farm Carl and Lovelle raised cotton, cattlee and 7 children. In 1981 Carl was elected as Beckham county Commissioner and served as commissioner until December 1990. After retirement Carl and Lovelle enjoyed spending time with th! eir grandchildren, feeding the cattle and other activities on the family farm. Carl was a devoted father, husband and loving grandfather. He was also a member of Sayre Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Glen Hill and Garland Hill, 1 sister Marjorie Hill, 2 infant granddaughters, his wife of 62 years, Lovelle, 1 son, Ivan Hill and 1 daughter, Carolyn Abla. He is survived by his 5 children, Bill Hill and wife, Sherri, Mayfield, Oklahoma, Carlene Hill and husband, Bill Mayfield, Ardmoree, Oklahoma, Kervin Hill and wife Kem, Erick, Oklahoma, Norman Abla and wife, Patty, Mineola, TX and Bobby Abla, Mineola, TX; 1 sister, Alma Jean Ogle, Clear Lake, California; 13 grandchildren, several great grandchilddren and a host of other relatives and friends. In leiu of flower donations can bwe maded to Mayfield Cemetery C/O First American Bank, Box 1228, Erick, Oklahoma 73645. Services were held on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sayre Church of Christ officiated by Hilton Merritt and Jim Tom Hill. Burial was at the Mayfield Cemetery under the direction of Rose Cchapel funeraal service. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 14-Feb-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.