This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bdoshier79 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/4360.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Im the grandson of Cora (Neff) Maltby, and i am wondering if anyone has any information on Henry and Zora Neff. Cora was married to Harley Maltby. 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: Hester, Woodward, Gates, Underwood, Logan Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8707/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Galen A. Hester was born August 2, 1944 in Sayre, Oklahoma and passed away on January 26, 2008. He attended grade school in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. He graduated from Cal Farley's Boys Ranch High School, Amarillo, Texas in 1961. From 1965 - 2005 Galen worked on a dairy as a milker in Hanfordd California. He currently was working for Arwood Furniture in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his mother, Hazel Woodward Cockrun; 1 brother, Thomas P. Hester of Oklahoma City; 2 sistes, Donna Kay Gates Underwood of Oklahoma City and Dale Gates Logan of Jacks Creek, Tennessee. His final resting place will be at the Boy's Ranch Cemetery. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 7-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: Willhof, Evans, Simmitt, Erickson, Anspaugh, Meisinger Lund, Hunter, Cole, Boone, Monser Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8706/mb.ashx Message Board Post: June E. Willhof, age 85, of Clay Center, Kansas, died Saturday, February 2, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. She was born July 2, 1922, at Green, Kansas, the daughter of William and Mary (Summitt) Evans. She was a homemaker and had cooked in several area resturants. She waa married to Arvidr Erickson and later divorced and married Otto Willhof and later divorced. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Bert Erickson and brothers, Delbert and Donald Evans. She is survived by 2 daughters, Claudene Anspaugh and husband Gail of Elk City, Oklahoma and Jan Meisinger and husband Ed of Hillsboro, Kansas, 1 sister, Jean Lund of Ottawa, Kansas, 4 grandchildren, Amy Hunter of Elk City, Oklahoma, Melanie Cole and husband Steve of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Beth Boone and husband Roger of Elk City, Oklahoma and Tanya Monser and husband Phil of Clay Center, Kansas and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at the Holmess-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, Kansas. Burial following in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery east of Green, Kansas. A memorial has been established for the American Heart Association. Cheyenne Star, Cheeyenne, OK 7-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: Richardson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8705/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our neighboring town of Sayre was the scene of a moyt horrible catastrophe last week. Mrs. Richardson, wife of Thomas Richardson, a dreey man of that town, filled the coal oil stove with gasoline and upon lighting the same, an explosion of the gasoline resulted. The burning oil was thrown over the lady and little infant child and burns were inflicted which resulted in the death of both in a very short time. A sister-in-law of Mrs. Richardson was badly burned in trying to extinguish the flames. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 116-Jan-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: Russell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8704/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Russell, well known in this and Beckham County, was shot and instantly killed at the residence of Herman Schiller near Sayre on Wednesday night of last week. A dance was in progress at Schiller's residence and Russell appeared on the scene, under the influence of liquor, and proceeded to sir up a "roughhouse". When requested by Schiller to leave, Russell assaulted him and pulled a revolver, shooting Schiller in the left thigh. Schiller secured a shotgun and emptied both barrels of the same into Russsell at short range killing him almosst instantly. No arrests have been made at this writing and all who saw the deplorable occurancce are confident that Schiller will be acquitted on the ground of self-defence. Russell was very quarrelsome, especially when under the influence of liquor and had had several serious difficulies prior to this time. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 9-Jan-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: Woods, Little Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8703/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Melba Woods was born in Strong City, Oklahoma August 6, 1929. She went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 26, 2008. Ms. Woods is survived by her mother, Gladys Little, son Chris Woods daughter Gwen Woods and granddaaughter Violet River Woods. On Saturday, February 2008 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. family and friends will gather to remisce and celebrate the life of Ms. Woods at the home of Mrs. Gladys Little, 2915 Kingsford Ave., Dallas, Texas. Cheyenne Star, Cheyennee, OK 31-Jan-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: Grayson, Eslinger, Norrell, Milbern, Reinhardth, Bocanegra, Talbot, Hastie, Reynolds Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8702/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert Erskin Grayson, age 87 of Wheeler Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in Amarillo, Texas. Mr. Grayson was born October 19, 1920 to R.P. and Hattie Grayson. He graduated from Allison High School in 1942. He went to the Air Force in 1943 and served in WW II. He retired from Kerr McGee in 1976 and returned to Allison to farm and ranch. He was a lifeime charter member of the Khiva Shrine. He was preceded in death by his son Leslie Grayson, his fatheer and mother and two brothers, Son Grayson and Jack Grayson. Survivors include his ex-wife Mary Jo Grayson of Pasadena, Texas; daugher Sue Eslinger and husband Kelly of Amaarillo, Texas; two sons, Kirby Norrell and wife Cinnamon of Wilderson, Texas and Terry Norell and wife Kim of Pasadena, Texas; four granddaughters, Tamara Milbern and husband, Kip, Shawnda Richardt aand husband Jarrod, Stefanie Bocanegra and husband Aldo, Crystal Talbot and husband Christ; five grandsons, Justin Norrell, Kirby Norrell, Jerrod Norrell, Benjamin Earl Norrell, Cody Robert Norrell, four great grandsons, Kaden Milbert, Hagen Reinhardt, Alden Bocanegra, Trey Norrell, two great-granddaaughters, Ansell Milbern, Patricia Norrell, two brothers, David Grayson and Bobby Joe Grayson both of Sayre, Oklahoma and two sisters, Gladys Hastie anfd Margilu Reynolds, both of Sayre, Oklahoma. Services were held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 in the First Baptist Church, Allison, Texas with Rev. Bill Stilles, pastor First Baptist Church in Allison officiating. Burial followed at the Wheeler Cemetery, Wheeler, Texas under the direction of Wright Funeral Home. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 31-Jan-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: Pierce, Beck. Crawford, Rector, Bettis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8701/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Luther Alvin Pierce was born at Loveland, Oklahoma, November 7, 1910, he fourth of nine children of John Ephraim and Lucindaa Isabelle (Beck) Pierce. He passed away January 23, 2008 at the age of 97 years, 2 months and 16 days. Luther was raised near Walters, Oklahoma and later helped his parent's farm near Wheeler, Texas, where he met and married Saretha Megee in 1934. In 1944 Luther and Saretha setled southwest of Reydon where he farmed, raised cattle, worked on the conservation dams and ran his cotton stripper for other farmers. Luhew made a profession of faith in Christ and served as a deacon in the First Baptist Church of Reydon. He was known for his kindness and willingness to hlep others. He was a loving and faithful husband, father and grandfather, a loyal brother and friend. Luther was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sissters, his wifwe Saretha in 1958 and son John Alvin in 2005. Surviving by his 1 daughter, Phyllis Crawford and husband, Robert, of Tuttle, Oklahoma; 1 son Travis Pierce and wife, Tamra, of Brackenridge, Texas; 1 sister Lorene Rector, of Mobeetie, Texas; 1 brother, Carl Pierce, of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; 3 sisters-in-law Wanda Bettis, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Cleo Pierce, Cheyennee, Oklahoma, and Myrle Pierce, Sayre, Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchilddren, and a host of other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed. Services were held January 26, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at Reydon First Baptist Church officiated by Ron Henning and Timothy Crawford. Burial was at Wheeler Cemetery, Wheeler, Texas under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service. Condolence can be made online at www. whineryfs.com Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 31-Jan-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: Appel, Focht, Grace, Cross, Stevens, Tolle, Mitchell, Bunch, DePriest, Kelly, Dillion, Bates, Longhofer, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8700/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Vera Oleta Appel, daughter of Glenn R. and Johnnie Focht, was born January 10, 1923 in Roger Mills County near the bend of the South Canadian River. She passed from this life January 22, 2008, at the Newman Memorial hospital, at the age of 85. Oleta attended grade school at Bellview Country School and grduated from Durham High School, Durham, Oklahoma. Oleta then started her nursing career at Newman Memorial Hospital. Oleta was confirmed and baptized at Christ Luheran Church, August 1, 1948. On October 13, 1943 Oleta was united in marriage to Ted Appel at the Old Lutheran parsonage, located souhwest of Shattuck. They established their home on the family homestead southwest of Shattuck, Oklahoma. To this union six daughters were born. Olta spent her life helping Ted with the farming. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, gardening, canning and mosst of all fishing. In the winter time she spent her time cracking pecans from special friends. Oleta was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn R. andd Johnnie J. Focht, husband, Ted Appel, son-in-law, Jerry Cross and grandson, Glen Cross. She is ssurvived by six daughters Barbara Grace and husband, Butch of Shattuck, Oklaahoma, Betty Cross of Weatherford, Oklahoma, Kathy Stevens and husband, Cork, of Shattuck, Oklaahomaa, Nina Tolle, of Shattuck, Oklahoma, Vera Mitchell and husband, Gary, of Shattuck, Oklahoma, Donna Bunch and husband, Brad, of Shattuck, Oklahoma; special friend and companion, Marilyn DePriest, who Oletaa considered as her seventh daughter, ten grandchildren, Karin Bunch, Lisa Kelly, Alicia Dillion, Christy Bates, Travis Stevens, Gavin Stevens, Lori Longhofer, Tammy Tolle, Kimberly Mitchell, and Sarah Mitchell, seven great grandchildren, Taylor Kelly, Sydney Kelly, Ashly Dillion, Colton Dillion, Megan Bates, Austin Bates and Aidan Stevens, one sister-in-law, Gertrude Appel, of Shattuck, Oklahoma, nieces and nephews, many friends and neighbors who alway knew Oleta as Mom and Grandma Appel. Oleta will be forever remembered for her loving and giving spirit. The special memories that each of us hold in our hearts will keep her with us always. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christ Lutheran Church or the Newwman Memorial Hospital Foundation fund in care of the Mason Funeral Home, P.O. Box 695, Shattuck, Okahoma 73858. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 11:00 am at he Christ Lutheran Church in Shattuck, Oklahoma with Pastor Gary McClellan officiating. The organist for the service was Karen Sue Miller and the soloist was Carol Haygood singing "Eye On the Sparrow" andd "Blesssed Assurance." The pallbearers were Clayton DePriest, Gary Don DePriesst, J.R. DePriest, Graysson Kellin, John Mitchell, and Ron Crosss. The honorary pallbearers were Brad Bunch, Gary Mitchell, Cork Stevens, Butch Grace, Gavin Stevens, Travis Steverns, David Burch, Jewff Kelly, Jeff Longhofer and Wayne Bates. Inerment was in the Lutheran Cemetery in Shattuck, Oklahoima with soloist Carol Haygood singing "The Lord's Prayer," Oleta's family entrusted the Masaon Funeral Home of Shattuck, Oklahoma wih all of the arrangements. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 31-Jan-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: Conaway Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8699/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Georgia Conaway, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.C. Conawaay, 5 miless southeast of Cheyenne, on Sunday night last March 26, 1908, Georgia, aged 10 years. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 26-Mar-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: Taylor, Rosser Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8698/mb.ashx Message Board Post: G.B. Taylor, an old and well-known citizen at one time of Cheyenne, but who had for the past few years been residding at Elk City, died at that place on the 19th and was buried at that place on the following day. He was 79 years of age at the time of his death and was one of the oldest memnbers of the Masonic Order in the new state. He made his home in Elk City with his daughter, Mrs. C.N. Rosser. He was a member of the Baptist Church for 61 years. Born 1829 and died March 19, 1908. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 26-Mar-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: Willard Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8697/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Willard, Francis WCTU Memorial services in the memory of Francis Willard will be held at the Methodist Church Sunday evening, February 16, 1908. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 13-Feb-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: England Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8696/mb.ashx Message Board Post: England, Jack Aged about 28 years, died at his home in Cheyenne Wednesday and was buried in the Cheyenne Cemetery Thursday. Mr. England had been a resident of western Oklahomaa from an early day and always had the respect and confidence of all. He leaves a wife and one child and a host of friendsa who mourn his earthly death. Born about 1880 and died February 26, 11908. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 5-Mar-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: Hall Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8695/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hall, Mrs. Marion An aged lady residing six miles southwest of town died on Sunday, March 22, 1908 and was interred in the Cheyenne Cemetery Monday afternoon. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 26-Mar-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: Thurman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8694/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lily Belle Thurman The little three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman living 8 miles southwest of Hamburg died at their home Sunday the 22nd at 8:00 p.m. of membraneous croup. The little one was laidd to rest in the Union Chapel Cemetery. Funeral services was conducted by exhorter A.L. Brace. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 26-Mar-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: Conway Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8693/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Georgia Conway, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.C. Conway, 5 miles southeast of Cheyenne, on Sunday night last March 26, 1908, Georgia, aged 10 years. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 26-Mar-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: MaryAnnSmallwoodBolton Surnames: MORROW Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/1000.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not related, just like to hunt on the internet, here is what I found in a quickie search: Aloha, Mary Ann (Smallwood) Bolton Mililani, HI MORROW, JAMES R (1900 U.S. Census) His parents both AL TEXAS , JOHNSON, 2 J-PCT Age: 35, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: AL Dec. 1865 Series: T623 Roll: 1649 Page: 163 married 6 years Wife: Lula D. born March 1873 Her parents both KY 4 children, 4 living All born TX Sterling Nov 1894, Vivian G. Nov 1896; Ophia Aug 1898; Lorra M. Feb. 1900 MORROW, JAMES R (1910 U.S. Census) Both his parents AL OKLAHOMA , ROGER MILLS, KIOWA TWP Farmer Age: 44, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: AL Series: T624 Roll: 1272 Page: 94 married 16 years Wife: Lula D. 37 born KY Her parents born AL and KY 9 children, 9 living Cerling L. son, 15, TX Vivian G. dau. 13, TX Ophie H. dau. 11, TX Lona? M. dau. 10, TX Laurette? dau. 8, OK J. R. son, 6 OK Doss L. son 5 OK John O. son 3 OK Lela M. dau. 7/12 OK Morrow, James Richard Wanda Purcell (View posts) Posted: 12 Dec 2000 12:00PM GMT Classification: Obituary Surnames: Morrow, Trent Funeral services for James Richard Morrow, 84, will be held at 10 a.m. Firday, in the Martin Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Barry officiating. Burial will follow in the Red Hill Cemetery, Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. James Morrow was born Oct. 11, 1903 in Roger Mills County and died June 28, 1988 in Denison, TX. He attended school in Hammon and then attended a Wichita, KS, business school. He married Susan J. Trent, Nov. 10, 1922 in Hammon. They established their first home in Wynona, working for the post office. They then came back to Hammon area to farm until 1925. He began his career in the cotton gin industry building and management. He lived in Lubbock, TX, for 19 years continuing his work in the cotton gin business. He retired in 1973 and then made their home in Elk City, later moving to Denison, TX where they had lived since. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Sherman, TX. Family member surviving him are his wife, Susan, of the home in Denison; 4 children, Tunis Morrow of Fort WEalton, Tla, Edies Matlock and Sue Finley of Denison, and Jamie Morrow of Houton; 7 brothers and sisters, Sterling Morrow, Vivian Farni and Ophie Matthews of Elk City, Doss Morrow of Carlsbad, NM, Finis Morrow of Albuquerque, NM, Leyla Boal of Vancouver, Wash, and John Oran Morrow of Glove, AZ; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren Red Hill Cemetery Hammon, Roger Mills County, OK MORROW, J. R. 10-11-1903 06-28-1988 . MORROW, James R. 1865 1959 . MORROW, Jessie A. 03-06-1911 05-28-1914 . MORROW, Jewel Trent 03-02-1903 03-21-2000 Wife of J.R. MORROW, John R. 1842 1939 Hus of Mary, Civil War Vet MORROW, Lula D. 1873 1956 Wife of James R. MORROW, Mary 1839 1931 MORROW, Maudie 1880 1973 Wife of Tom N. MORROW, Rex Lee 1913 1982 Son of Sterling and Ruth MORROW, Ruby M. 12-20-1900 10-07-1984 Wife of Sterling MORROW, Ruth Hutton 1896 1919 Wife of Sterline MORROW, Sterling Lee 11-21-1894 03-07-1991 MORROW, Tom N. 1874 1954 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: vegasbnd Surnames: Morrow and Trent Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/1000.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for info on a Jewell Trent Morrow and JR Morrow located in Texas. Would like to find info on JR Morrow's parents if possible. They were married in November 1922. Do not have info on JR Morrow, as to birth or place. 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: monniebuddy Surnames: Morrisett Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/6496.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Isac Richard Morrisett was a brother to my grandfather, David Grey Morrisett. I have been trying to find Thomas Tennessee Morrisett, their father and Isaac on the 1900 census, but have hit a brick wall. Have you seen them in 1900? Help Appreciated Monnie Morrisett Turley 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: Dowling, Pickens, Mattingly, Dowty, Craig, Harless, Proctor, Johnston Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8692/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Servicfes for Leo Edwin Dowling were held Saturday at First Baptist Church, Durant with Rev. John Heath and Dr. J.M. Gaskin officiating. Interment followed at Highland Cemetery. He went to be with his Lord and Saviour January 8, 2008. Leo was born july 23, 1925, to Jed and Gertie Dowling in Leedey. Leo attended Trail School, Leedey High School and graduated in 1943 from Liberty Center High School in Roger Mills County. He farmed and ranched on the family farm until leaving to serve his country in August 1944 at the age of 19 where he served in the 9th Tank Battalion. Leo fought through the Europeean Campaighn under General George Patton. He was awarded the distinguished Purlpe Heart Medal among other numerous military honors. He returned home January 31, 1946, with an Honorable Discharge. Leo was united in marriage to Juanita Pearl Pickens in the First Baptist Chuch, Leedey, on October 2, 1949. He attended and graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, received a BS degree in Agronomy in 1950. Upon graduation, he taught veteran on-the-farm training for four years. He then pursued a career in soil conservation service in Bartlesville, Freedom, Ardmore, Lindsay, Purcell and Durant. After serving 32 years as a soil ccnservation of Bryan County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Durant. Leo was an active member of several organizations during his lifetime. Some of those included Rotary Club, Woodman of the World, National Asssociation of Retired Federal Employees, Elks Lodge, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Purple Heart, Trench Rats, Cooties and the Forty and Eight. He held many local, district, state and national offices in most of these organizations. He was avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and working with his cattle. He was passionate in his devotion to his country and in promoting American patriotism. Leo was a a leader in the community, placing American flags at many bussiness and other organizations. He spoke and presented flags and flag poles to schools and churches and other organizations in the area. He led many Memorial Day Services at the looal cemetery. Leo spent many years coaching Little League baseball. He realized! one of his dreams of seeing all of his six children attend and graduate from a university. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Juanita, of the home; daughter Sherell A. Mattingly and husband Alan, Sherman, Texas; sons John W. Dowling and wife Jane, of Durant, Jerry L. Dowling of Durant, Roy D. Dowling, of Durant, and Charles L. Dowling of Denison, Texas, Jim D. Dowling and wife Randa, of Calera; grandchildren Mark Mattingly, Minnecola, Florida, Kafen Dowty, Houston, Texas, Susan Mueller-Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Cole Craig and Luke Craig of Durant, Tiffany Proctor, Brooke Harleess, Tammy Dowling, all of Durant, Spencer Dowling, Kaitly Dowling, Denison, Texs, Brooks Dowling, Durant, Britani Dowling, Oklahoma City, Torri Johnston of Durant and Durant, and Alyssa Johnston, of Calera; and 10 great-grandchildren. Leo was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather to all of his family and will be dearly missed by all. Interment was held at Highland Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers were Jay Paul Gumm, James Dunegan, Dickie Welch, John Martin, Mike Patterson, David Kelleerman, Larry Prescott and Nick Noel. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Dick Cissell, Judgre Jo Taylor, Allen Wheeler, Rick Hammel, John Massey and Billy Mickle. Brown's Funeral Service handled the arrangements. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 17-Jan-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.