Holdenville Democrat 12-27-1928 pg. 3 "Uncle Tom" Hopes This Will Be His Last Christmas Guthrie, Okla. Dec. 26 (U.P.) When "Uncle Tom" SLOAN awoke Christmas morning, he awoke to celebrate not only Christmas but his 116th birthday. Often consided Oklahoma's oldest citizen, Uncle Tommy has now turned his thoughts toward the world beyond. He wants this to be his last Christmas, he says. Although seldom ill, the cold winter weather is confining Uncle Tommy to his home just as the extreme heat did last summer. Born in 1812, in a small Irish fishing village, Uncle Tommy has spent 16 years of his life in the Old World and an even 100 years in the New. Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com

Billie, Thank you for responding. I thought so too but wasn't clear on my map. Thanks, Guilda

Hi listers, I need some help please. On my map of Oklahoma, I can't tell if Roosevelt is in Kiowa or Jackson County. Also, my Mom was born in Bokchito & where do I write for her birth certificate? She was born in 1902. Did they keep records before they became a State? Thanks a lot, Guilda Teague donaldteague@cs.com

From what I can see its in Kiowa County. (o:]>* Huggles *<[:o) Billie The three best words in the English Language: "I LOVE YOU" Pass them on!

Tricia, Try Nancy Charlton, in Anadarko. She may be able to get a obit for you out of the Anadarko paper. Here is her addy. ncharl2196@aol.com Leslie

Original print Dec. 13, 1930 Details of a criminal attack on a 14-year-old girl were told to a prominent city attorney who immediately caused the arrest of Tom JONES..... Tom JONES Mr. and Mrs. E. CUTSINGER were victims of hijackers held up in their own home. .... Mr. and Mrs. E. CUTSINGER One week from last night, R. H. CASE will lead approximately 50 workmen out of the new Seminole High School building after eight months of work... R. H. CASE Three people, two of whom are expected to die, are in Harber hospital suffering from severe burns received on an unfrequented road neat Mission when the car in which they were riding..... Grady SIMS, Rex SOMERVILLE, Floyd DAVIS, Ruth CRUMLEY, J. T. SIMS, George DAVIS Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com

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This is the address for the Oklahoman for the deaths. They have them in there for 15 days. http://www.oklahoman.com/?deaths Bev ----- Original Message ----- From: <Hethrhuny@aol.com> To: <OKROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 10:51 PM Subject: [OKROOTS] obit help please from Sunday oklahoman date 4-15-2001 > Hi List, > Is there anyone on the list of Caddo County, Ok. or Okla. that may still > have a copy of this past Sunday's 4/15/2001 paper, I was told today, that > I have a Grand Uncle that passed away in the past few days. His name was > Earnest McPherson, passed away at I believe 90 yrs. of age. I think the > notice may have been in Sunday's paper. Would really appreciate it, if anyone > could be so kind to please send me a copy of what it says. > Thank you, > Tricia > > > ==== OKROOTS Mailing List ==== > If you wish to subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Oklahoma Roots Mailing List, use > OKROOTS-l-request@rootsweb.com or OKROOTS-d-request@rootsweb.com if > you are on the Digest list. > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm >

Thanks everyone for your help on better defining the Indian Meridian for me. It is greatly appreciated. Leslie Liddiard lliddiard@nc.rr.com

Aug. 17, 2000 Herbert Eujean "Snag" WELLS Funeral services for Hebert Eujean " Snag" WELLS, a Weleetka resident, were held Aug. 11 at the Shurden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy ALEXANDER officiating. He was born Dec. 31, 1923 in Bryant to Louis R. WELLS and Madeline STATLER WELLS and died Aug. 8 at the age of 76 years, seven months and 10 days. Mr. WELLS was a station operator with Sun Oil Company in Seminole for 30 years. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. Mr. WELLS was a member of the VFW, Henryetta Post #539 and Henryetta American Legion Post #85. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis F. WELLS, his mother Madeline STATLER WELLS, brothers, Hubert "Bert" H. WELLS, Robert "Runt" WELLS and Harvey WELLS, sisters, Peggy Lou and Luella May, and two infant children. Survivors include daughters, Donna G. JAMES of Bedford, Tx. And Gail and Robert HUX of Houston, Tx.; a son, Daniel "Danny" WELLS of Seabrook, Tx.; grandchildren, Teresa Teri JAMES of Phoenix, Tx., Darren JAMES of San Jose, Ca. and Jascen WELLS of Shawnee, a great-grandchild, Craig JAMES of San Jose, Ca.; a sister, Betty Alberta MOORE of Bartlesville, ; special friends, James OLIVER and Margaret HARRISON; and several nieces and nephew. Military services were conducted at the cemetery by the VFW Post 539 of Henryetta. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Weleetka under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home of Henryetta. Aug. 17, 2000 Floye Lucinda GRAHAM Floye Lucinda GRAHAM, a resident of Henryetta, was born on May 20, 1911 in Yale County, AR. to W. Henry CAMPBELL and Cassie WALLACE CAMPBELL and died on Aug. 8 at the age of 89 years, two months and 20 days. She was married to J. C. GRAHAM on Jan. 18, 1935 in Ada. She received her B. S. degree from East Central State College in Ada in 1954. She taught school for four years at Bryant, three years at Pharoah and was a substitute teacher in the Tulsa public school system. She was active in church work, serving as Sunday School teacher for many years. She served as WMU president of her church for four years, secretary-treasurer of the Tulsa Association WNU for two years. Floye traveled extensively since 1962. She accepted Christ at an early age. Floye is survived by one son, Gerald GRAHAM of Rawlett, TX.; one daughter, Phillis CRAWFORD of Weleetka; one sister, Ramath PURTELL OF Belton, TX.; four brothers, John CAMPBELL of Wetumka, twin brothers Roy CAMPBELL of Oklahoma City, Aubie CAMPBELL of Tulsa and Nute CAMPBELL of Midwest City; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Aug. 11 at the First Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Jim PASLEY. Burial was at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home. Aug. 17, 2000 Hully "Limbo" MANLEY Funeral services for Hully "Limbo" MANLEY were held Aug. 15 at the Alabama Baptist Church, Weleetka, with Rev. Eugene WHITLOW officiating. He died Aug. 11 at Wetumka General Hospital at the age of 64 years. Mr. MANLEY had lived in the area all his life and was a member of the Alabama Baptist Church. He drove a produce truck and made deliveries for Tulsa Fruit. Mr. MANLEY liked to go out and shoot pool and play with his grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Tony ROBERTS of Illinois and Randy ROBERTS of Cromwell; one brother, Eugene MANLEY of Weleetka; two sisters, Sinah MANLEY BIRDCREEK of Weleetka and Cila MANLEY of Cromwell; five grandsons and three granddaughters; one great granddaughter; along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Interment was in the MANLEY family cemetery, Weleetka under the direction of Schumacher Funeral Home of Okemah. Aug. 17, 2000 John LONG Funeral services for John LONG were held Aug. 12 at the First Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Don WILLIAMSON officiating. He was born Aug. 28, 1953 in Weleetka to Clinton LONG and Leora CHASTAIN LONG and died Aug.9 at this home near Sallisaw at the age of 46 years, 11 months and 11 days. He was raised in Weleetka and attended Weleetka school. He was a true cowboy and spent most of his working life at various horse ranches across the country. On July 6, 1976 he was married to Sue SMITH. They had lived the past 11 years near Sallisaw where they owned and operated John LONG Training Stables. Mr. LONG was a member of the Oklahoma Thoroughbred Horse Association and was cited on several occasions for his training abilities. He was named Trainer of the Year three years by Blue Ribbons Downs. While living in Thomas, he attended the First Christian Church where he was baptized in 1984. Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home; a son , Chris, of Claremore; a daughter, Kristen, of the home; his father, Clinton LONG of Okemah; four brothers, Tim and Wayne of Okemah, Preston of Carlsbad, N.M. and Gene of Pharoah; four sisters, Joann JOHNSON of Okemah, Kay WILSON and Dorothy MARTINEZ OF Carlsbad, N.M. and Cindy SPAIN of Okemah; along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers were Bill WITHAM, James "Muggs" FOX, Marvin THOMASON, Ulysse YARBROUGH, Justin MILLS and Eric RIGGS. Interment was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Weleetka, under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home. Aug. 17, 2000 Steven DeWayne STARR Funeral services for Steven DeWayne STARR, 32, will be held Friday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. at Robert Simons Funeral Home Chapel, Henryetta, with Mitchell TAYLOR officiating. Wake services will be Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. at the chapel. He was born Oct. 27, 1967 in Tahlequah and died Aug. 14 in Sapulpa. He is the son of Bennie FIXICO and Rose Lea STARR RAGSDALE. Mr. STARR had attended school a Graham and Muskogee and graduated from Dustin high school in 1986. He liked to fish and play softball. He was a member of the Little Cussetah Church. Mr. STARR had been a resident of Sapulpa for the last six years, working as a welder at Fabwell for the last five years. He was preceded in death by his mother; a sister, Stephanie STARR; and grandparents, Eli and Lena (TAYLOR) STARR. Survivors include his wife, Angela STARR, of the home; one son, Eric STARR; one daughter, Brittny STARR, both of Muskogee; stepfather, Bennie FIXICO of Okemah; two brothers, Ronnie D. FIXICO of Tulsa and Dennis TAYLOR of Muskogee; one sister, Melanie FIXICO LOCUST of Albuquerque, N.M.; aunts, Sally JACKSON, Juney PARKS, Allene STARR, Emma FACTOR and Amy REAGAN; one uncle, James STARR; and several other relatives. Interment will be in the STARR family Cemetery under the direction of Robert Simons Funeral Home. Aug. 17, 2000 Vonnie L. ROBERSON Funeral services for Vonnie L. ROBERSON, a lifelong Holdenville resident, will be held Friday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Hudson-Phillips Chapel in Holdenville with Rev. Meredith ROBINSON officiating. He was born Nov. 17, 1906 in Gravely, Ar. to Mr. And Mrs. R. L. ROBERSON and died Aug. 13 at Holdenville General Hospital at the age of 93. He married Jewel Faye MCCLESKEY on July 5, 1927 and she preceded him in death on June 13 of this year. Survivors include one daughter, Ruth D. BROOKS of Wewoka; one son and daughter-in-law, James V. and Wanda ROBERSON of Ferris, Tx.; grandchildren, Kenneth L. TALLENT of Oklahoma City, Billy and Janice CONN, Keith and Diana CLAYBROOK and John E. BROOKS, all of Wewoka, Robin Ann BROOKS of Palm Springs, Ca., Jim and Debbie ROBERSON all of Los Angles, Ca. Jeff and Linda ROBERSON of Dallas, Tx. And Greg and Tammie ROBERSON of Austin, Tx.; great-grandchildren, Christopher and Jennifer CONN and Brian and Kristin WHITLOCK all of Wewoka, Todd and Ashley TALLENT of Mustang, Brian ROBERSON of Dallas, Tx. Chris and Beth SAVINO of Los Angles, Ca.; great-great-grandchildren, Caleb Tanner CONN, Case Taylor CONN, Cade Terron CONN and Conner Keith WHITLOCK, all of Wewoka; one sister Pauline CALMUS of Tulsa; and one brother, Neal T. ROBERSON of Portland, Tx. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kenneth TALLENT, Jim ROBERSON, Greg ROBERSON, Jeff ROBERSON, Keith CLAYBROOK and Billy CONN. Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandsons, Christopher CONN, Chadd CLAYBROOK, Todd TALLENT, Brian ROBERSON and Brian WHITLOCK. Interment will be in the Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home. Aug. 17, 2000 Charles Edman ESLICK Charles Edman ESLICK was born on Nov. 10, 1935 in Dustin to George Ervin and Bartha Jane (TOMLIN) ELSICK and died on Aug. 8 in Alex at the age of 65. Mr. ESLICK was a life long resident of the Henryetta area until a very recent move to Alex this year. He enjoyed raising chickens. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; a daughter, Judy Louise ESLICK; two brothers, Herman and William and sister , Dorothy ELSICK. He is survived by a son, Lewis ESLICK of Henryetta; three daughters, Linda Sue COX of Henryetta; Bartha DANIELS of Alex and Audrey COX of Chickasha; five brothers, Calvin, Virgil, Jesse ESLICK of Henryetta and James ESLICK of Farmerville, Ca.; 17 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held on Aug. 11 at Sonora Cemetery with Don WILLIAMSON officiating. Under the direction of Robert Simons Funeral Home. Aug. 17, 2000 Jessie David BULLARD Jessie David BULLARD died on Aug. 9 in Dewar at the age of 85. He was born on March 8, 1915 in Lena to Jim BULLARD and Maude SMITH BULLARD. He lived most of his life in Dewar area. He was married to Carmie Mae NUCKOLLS on Aug. 31, 1942. He was baptized at the Church of Christ. Mr. BULLARD was a veteran of WWII (1941 to 1945). He retired from Decker Foundry. He liked to work on small engines and bikes and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife and numerous siblings. Mr. BULLARD is survived by Jessie and Helen BULLARD of Tiger Mtm., Leroy and Peggy BULLARD of Dewar, Ed and Phyllis of Dewar, daughter Ruby and Roy GASSAWA of Weleetka, 16 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include David BULLARD, Leroy BULLARD, Randy BULLARD, Jessie David BULLARD, Jason BULLARD. Honorary pallbearers include Scott HARRISON, Tom BULLARD and Harlan CALVERT. Funeral services were held on Aug. 12 at the Robert Simons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. WALCHER officiating and Gerald KAHLDEN reading the obituary. Interment followed at the Lena Cemetery in Lena. Services under the care of and direction of Robert Simons Funeral Home. Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com

This is the Oklahoman online---http://oklahoman.com I found this. Hope it is who you are looking for. Donna <A HREF="http://oklahoman.com/cgi-bin/show_article?ID=668730&pic=none&TP=getdeaths">Oklahoman Online</A>

Hi List,    Is there anyone on the list of Caddo County, Ok. or Okla. that may still have a copy of this past Sunday's 4/15/2001 paper,  I was told today, that I have a Grand Uncle that passed away in the past few days. His name was Earnest McPherson, passed away at I believe 90 yrs. of age.  I think the notice may have been in Sunday's paper. Would really appreciate it, if anyone could be so kind to please send me a copy of what it says.     Thank you,  Tricia

Leslie Liddiard lliddiard@nc.rr.com Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 6:48 PM Subject: [OKROOTS] RE: Indian Meridiam ~~~ ["Could someone tell me if the Indian Meridian is an imaginary line or real?"] *** First, if the land had not been surveyed, the property could still be described by metes and bounds; however, the description would probably not be so accurate. The government survey, or rectangular survey as it is sometimes called, was adopted early in our history by Congress and is used to a large degree outside the original thirteen states. The system refers to a grid of north and south lines and east and west lines which are established in the Land Office in Washington. The north and south lines are called 'meridians,' and the east and west lines are called 'parallel.' The distances between those parallels and meridians are twenty-four miles in each direction and are called 'checks.' Division of the Check: Each check of twenty-four miles square is divided into sixteen townships of six miles square each. The Base Line: Certain of the parallels are designated as 'base lines,' running east and west. These base lines, running along the parallels, vary among the states; for example, the State of Wisconsin employs a base line which is the sourthern boundary of the state. Oklahoma, on the other hand, uses a line passing through two towns. Duncan and Sulphur; however, in the "panhandle" section, the base line is the boundary between the Texas and Oklahoma "panhandles." Townships, or tiers as they are often called, are numbered and designated as being either north or south of the base line. "T. 4 N." means that this particular township is four tiers or four townships north of the base line. All townships or tiers the same distance north of the base line are numbered the same, that is, "T. 4 N.," is applicable to townships or tiers south of the base line. The description, "T. 4 N.," is meaningless by itself. The thing that pinpoints the exact township or tier north or south of the base line is the range east or west of a principal meridian along which a particular township or tier is located. Principal Meridians: Just as certain parallels are designated as base lines, so certain of the meridians are disgnated as 'principal meridians.' Nebraska and Kansas, for example, use the sixth principal meridian which passes about one mile west of Solomon, Kansas. Washington and Oregon both use the "Williamette" meridian, and Idaho uses the "Boise" meridian. Information in regard to the principal meridians can be obtain from any local surveyor or abstractor. Just as the tiers or townships are numbered north or south of the base line, they are also numbered east or west of a principal meridian. The township rows east or west of the principal meridian are called 'ranges.' Each range in either an easterly or westerly direction from the principal; meridian is identified with a number. Thus, a township may be described as being T. 1 N., R. 1 W., which means that it is in the firt tier north of the base line and in the first range west of the principal meridian. An often puzzling question arises with regard to two base lines, one directly above the other. If one begins counting townships north from the southernmost base line, when does one begin to run into townships counted south from the northmost base line? The answer given by many is that the place where one leaves off counting south or north is by 'local custom.' For example, the New Mexico principal meridian runs north and south through that state and is intersected by a base line. Directly north of this New Mexico base line is a base line in Colorado which runs east and west from the border of Missouri to the Utah border and which intersects the sixth principal meridian running north from the northern border of Oklahoma through Kansas and Nebraska to the southern border of South Dakota. Assuming one is counting north from the base line in New Mexico, when does one meet southern tiers from the base line in Colorado? The answer is that the original surveys laid out sharply defined areas in blocks. These defined areas point out the meeting places of the extreme southern tiers and the extreme northern tiers extending from any base line. The Township: The township or tier north or south of the base line is numbered in the manner previously mentioned. If it is the sixth township north of the base line and the first town- ship east of the principal meridian, it will then be designated as T. 6 N., R. 1 E. or Twp. 6 N., R. 1 E. Either "T." or Twp." is correct for use in a description. A township consists of an area of thirty-six square miles. The thirty-six square miles of each township are divided into square mile tracts. These tracts are called 'sections,' and each section is numbered. The Section: To summarize, the check, an area 24 miles by 24 miles, is broken down into 16 townships each 6 miles by 6 miles, and they in turn are each broken down into 36 sections 1 mile by 1 mile. These sections, containing 640 acres, are each numbered. Thus, if our description referred to Section 8, T. 6 N., R. 1 E., it would be designated Sec. 8, T. 6 N., R. 1 E. How the section is reduced for descriptive purposes when a parcel of land less than 640 acres is being described: The section is halved and then quartered. Simply make a square, and divide it into four quarters. You have 4 quarter sections of 160 acres that can be further broken down into quarters, or into two equal parts, or three parts, etc. (Look at the 4 quarter sections of the square. The upper left quarter is called NW quarter, and the upper right quarter is called the NE quarter. The bottom half is divided into two equal quarters, and are called SW quarter, and SE Quarter respectively.) I hope this is clearer than mud <]:o) M. Davidson (some of the above info was taken from "Real Estate Principles and Practices", by Unger

Evening All: Could someone tell me if the Indian Meridian is an imaginary line or real? If it's real, could someone please tell me how to locate it on a map? I have a number of deeds that refer to the Indian Meridian and don't know exactly where it is. Any help would be greatly appreciate. Thanks in advance. Leslie Liddiard lliddiard@nc.rr.com

April 13, 2000 James Howard HOPPER Funeral services for James Howard HOPPER were held April 7 at the Williamson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jo MOLENCUPP officiating. He was born Dec. 22, 1924 at Oklahoma City to Dewey HOPPER and Sara GOWN HOPPER and died March 5 at the Henryetta Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. HOPPER grew up in the Oklahoma City area where he attended school. As a young man, he entered the United States Navy and served his country during the post-World War II era. He was honorably discharged in September 1949. He was married to the former Sylvia MANES in 1955. They made their home in San Diego, Ca. where he worked many years as a carpet layer. He was a member of the Floor Covering Union. His wife preceded him in death in 1972. Mr. HOPPER relocated to Wetumka some 20 years ago. While in Wetumka, he was employed by Super C Mart and as custodian for the First United Methodist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports events on television. Survivors include two sons, Richard Howard HOPPER of Holdenville and Gary Wayne HOPPER; a daughter, Debra BRATT of Wetumka; three grandchildren, James, Jason and Sara BRATT; along with other relatives. Interment was in Wetumka Cemetery under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home. April 13, 2000 Kevin Lee GRACE Private family services for Kevin Lee GRACE were held April 11 at the Hickory Grove Cemetery, Haddam, Ks. He was born Dec. 29, 1974 at Fairbury, Nb. To Tommy and Paula WITT GRACE and died April 9, near Courtland, Ks. at the age of 25 years. He attended and graduated from North Central high school and Milford Vocational Technical School. He owned and operated an auto body shop and also worked pipeline construction. He was a member of the Plumbers, Pipefitters and Sprinklerfitters Union. Mr. GRACE enjoyed the country, being able to enjoy the outdoors and loved nature's wildlife. Survivors include his parents, Tommy and Paula GRACE, and a brother, Jered GRACE, all of Haddam, Ks.; two sisters, Brenda KLUBECK and husband Tim, of New Strawn, Ks. And Tammy BRITON and husband George, of Hanover, Ks.; his grandmother, Eva GRACE of Holdenville; and aunts and uncles and other relatives. Memorials may be given to the Kevin GRACE Memorial. Services were under the direction of Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home. Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com

Jan. 20, 2000 Carletta Joetta BROWN Funeral services for Carletta Joetta BROWN will be held Thursday, Jan. 20 (today) at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God church in Wetumka. Rev. Ralph SMALLWOOD will officiate at the services. Mrs. BROWN was born June 10, 1961 in Oklahoma City to Joe and Peggy RONSLEY and died Jan. 17. Her hobbies included arts and crafts and being very active with her family. She loved being a Ma Mal and mother. She loved everyone and left a lasting touch on everyone's path she crossed. She was raised in Oklahoma City and attended U. S. Grant school. She was married to James (Bud) BROWN in Oklahoma City. They relocated to Las Vegas, Nv. Where she worked as an apartment complex manger and returned to Oklahoma City in August 1995 where she worked for Grace Living Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peggy and Joe RONSLEY Survivors include her husband, James (Bud) BROWN; a son, Joe Walter RONSLEY and a daughter-in-law, P-Nut of Las Vegas, Nv.; a daughter, Shawna Marie CROSS, Oklahoma City; two grandchildren, Michael Anthony CROSS and Jo Walter RONSLEY Jr.; and one on the way; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Velma and Dan GILBRETH, Dension, Tx., Joy an Frank BAUGUS, Wetumka, Jody and Tom WYNN, Oklahoma City, and Marie and Jim SENSIBAUGH, Oklahoma City and a sister, Jorene; several nieces and nephews and a few special people including mom and dad PHILLIPS and family. Nephews will serve as pallbearers with burial in the Wetumka Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home. Jan. 20, 2000 Lillie Mearl WEAST Funeral services for Lillie Mearl WEAST were held Jan. 17 at the First Baptist Church in Stratford with Rev. Marvin KNOX officiating, assisted by Rev. Forrest WEAST. A resident of Stratford, she was born Jan. 28, 1914 in Leedey to Thomas and Nellie (GIBBS) EATON and died Jan. 13 at Ardmore at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 15 days. She was married to Marvin WEAST at Mangrum on April 25, 1932 . She lived in Stratford for 50 years. She and her husband owned and operated WEAST Grocery, Produce and Feed store in Stratford for 32 years. Mrs. WEAST lived in Wetumka and Leedy prior to that. Mrs. WEAST was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stratford, a member of the Stratford Round-up club for many years and the Stratford FFA Mothers Club. She was preceded in death by one son, Tommy WEAST, in 1989 and two brothers and one sister. Survivors include her husband, Marvin WEAST, Stratford; tow sons, Forrest WEAST of Tucson, Az. And Darrell WEAST of Stratford; one daughter, Leora SMITH of Pernell; two brothers, Alvin EATON of Freemont, Ca. and Leo EATON of Clearlake, Ca.; two sisters, Flora May MARTELL of San Pablo, Ca. and Lawilla THOMAS of Lady Lake, Fl.; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Aaron WEAST, Kenny WEAST, Keith EVANS, Lary WILLIS, Kevin WEAST, Heath WEAST and Ricky MELTON. Honorary pallbearers were Truman HARRIS, Jim TETERS, Red FARRIS, Delbert KNIGHT, Glen LUNSFORD, Wayne COPE, Lellie WOOD, Dixie SUMMER and Harold Wayne BLACKBURN. Interment was in the Corley Cemetery of Stratford under the direction of Pickard Funeral Home, Stratford. Jan. 20, 2000 Betty Elizabeth MORROW Funeral services for Betty Elizabeth MORROW, 93, were held Jan. 17 at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy QUINTON officiating. She was born Oct. 12, 1906 to Millard SPERRY and Minnie (BOCOOK)SPERRY at Catlettsburg, Ky. And died Jan. 14 at Colonial Park Nursing Home in Okemah. She moved to the area at the age of three years. She married Alva Lewis MORROW on Nov. 2, 1925 at Okemah. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pharoah Baptist Church. Mrs. MORROW was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 70 years; one son ; two granddaughters; three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include one son, Billy G. MORROW of Okmulgee; two daughters, Wanda CLINE of Weleetka and Mildred SWINFORD of Henryetta; one sister, Margie VERNER of Tulsa; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were David BRYANT, Ronnie CLINE, William HOWELL, Lyle MORROW, Chris RAY, Mike RAY, Eric SWINFORD and Terry SWINFORD. Honorary pallbearers were Fredo "Chubby" ANDERSON, Ed COOPER, John JULSEY Jr., and Russell SPERRY Interment was at the Morse Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home. Jan. 20, 2000 Mary Florence CARR Funeral services for Mary Florence CARR were held Jan. 19 at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Prague with Rev. Morris BROWN officiating. She was born Aug. 29, 1907 in Partridge, Ks., the daughter of Charles and Minnie (CRISLER) BAUGUS and died Jan. 17 in Holdenville at the age of 92 years. She married Edgar Freeman CARR on Dec. 13, 1924 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1982. Mrs. CARR was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was also preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, three brothers, one son and one daughter. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Louise CARR of Mt. Ida, Ar.; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Quinton MCCOY of Wetumka; one brother, Earl BAUGUS of California; one sister, Pearl SINGLETON of California; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Interment was in the Paden Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Prague. Jan. 20, 2000 David WIND Jr. Funeral services for David WIND Jr. were held Jan. 19 at the High Springs Baptist Church in Okemah with Rev. Stanley ROBERTS officiating. He was born May 26, 1926 Okfuskee county to David WIND Sr. and Winey BARNET and died Jan. 16 in Okemah at the age of 73 years. He lived in the Okemah area most of his life. He married Eliza Mae BELL on March 2, 1950 in Sapulpa. Mr. WIND served in World War II with the U.S. Army. He retired from the Department of Transportation and was assistant Chief of Greenleaf Tribal Town. He was a member of High Springs Baptist church. Mr. WIND was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife3, Eliza, of the home; one son, Nelson WIND of Tulsa; one daughter, Laverna WIND of Okemah; one brother, Monroe WIND of Wetumka; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Interment was at the WIND family home place at Cromwell under the direction of Schumacher Funeral Home of Okemah. Jan. 20, 2000 Kenneth Eugene BOYD Graveside services for Kenneth Eugene BOYD will be held Monday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Westlawn Cemetery with Rev. Kelton PHILLIPS officiating. He was born April 29, 1925 in Mellette to Claude BOYD and Bessie Burns BOYD and died Jan. 18 at Henryetta at the age of 74 years. Mr. BOYD lived in Mellette for 20 years, then relocated to California and lived there for many years before returning to Henryetta in 1996. He married Peggy Allison BOYD on May 21, 1989 in Clovis, Ca. Mr. BOYD was a retired self-employed carpenter who enjoyed hunting, fishing , gardening and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Bessie BOYD; a sister, Katie May BOYD MCCRAY; and tow wives, Oneta DAVIS BOYD and Elvie Neioma MCCRAY BOYD. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Allison BOYD of the home in Henryetta; one step-daughter, Tracy and husband, Roger LOBUSH of Henryetta; two sons, Eddie Wayne BOYD and Carl Eugene BOYD, both of Henryetta; on step-son, Byron ALLISON and wife, Teri of Merced, Ca.; three brothers, Claude Jess BOYD of Lenexa, Ks. Robert BOYD of San Jose, Ca. and Donald BOYD of Eufaula; two sisters, Sarah DUNCAN of Weleetka and Bessie Geneva CARTER of Holtville, Ca.; two granddaughters; seven step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Interment will be under the direction of Robert Simons Funeral Home of Henryetta. Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com

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And I would like to add that the girl that helped me at the Funeral home was great to work with. Very understanding and was willing to do what ever she could to help. Yes there was a fire that destroyed earlier records..but I'm not remebering the years right of hand. Betty ----- Original Message ----- From: Vickie Neill Taylor To: OKROOTS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 6:20 AM Subject: [OKROOTS] Stout Funeral Home The Stout Funeral Home is located in Wewoka and is still operating. The name has changed a couple times over the years. It was Stout and Sarber earlier. The STOUT, was Archie STOUT. Archie started working as a young man with a funeral home in Holdenville. If I remember right, It was with the Mr. HUDSON that had what was then the Hudson Funeral Home and is now Hudson-Phillips. I believe that Archie bought out Mr. SARBER in at a guess late 60's or early 70's. He ran the service until his death. At that time, Stout Funeral Home was bought out by the PHILLIPS family. This would be the same Phillips that own Hudson-Phillips of Holdenville. Archie is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka. He was married to Florence, I think it is. They had 3 children. Florence is now married to a CHRIST and still lives in Wewoka. For what it's worth, They told me that their records run back into the 40's. Early records were lost to fire. Keep in mind that this is from memory so I could be a little off on the time frames. Can I help you with something from the Funeral Home? Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com ==== OKROOTS Mailing List ==== NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm

- Subject: [OKROOTS] Markham - Copeland > Hi listers - > > First time onthis list - researching any info on > William carol Markhan (b) 1/29/1850 (d) 1/24/1938 Married Susan Copeland - No records on > Susan Copeland - > Had eleven (11) children - Sahah Gertrude Markham - (b) 1/25/1887 Eagletown, Indian Territory, > (Oklahoma) (d) 5/28/1958 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Married Allen Shein Fitzgerald, 12/22/1904 in > Tuskahoma, Oklahoma. Allen Fitzgerald (b) 3/3/1883 in Fayettevill, Ark., died 3?28/1974 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was the som of William Carrol Fitzgerald and Rebecca Pierson. > > I have No information on the Fitzgerald that preceded Allen Shien Fitzgerald, or on either > Susan Copeland or .Rebecca Pierson. Any help would be appreciated > > Thanks > Jim O'Donnell jimandpat@mindspring.com > > > > ==== OKROOTS Mailing List ==== > >

The Stout Funeral Home is located in Wewoka and is still operating. The name has changed a couple times over the years. It was Stout and Sarber earlier. The STOUT, was Archie STOUT. Archie started working as a young man with a funeral home in Holdenville. If I remember right, It was with the Mr. HUDSON that had what was then the Hudson Funeral Home and is now Hudson-Phillips. I believe that Archie bought out Mr. SARBER in at a guess late 60's or early 70's. He ran the service until his death. At that time, Stout Funeral Home was bought out by the PHILLIPS family. This would be the same Phillips that own Hudson-Phillips of Holdenville. Archie is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka. He was married to Florence, I think it is. They had 3 children. Florence is now married to a CHRIST and still lives in Wewoka. For what it's worth, They told me that their records run back into the 40's. Early records were lost to fire. Keep in mind that this is from memory so I could be a little off on the time frames. Can I help you with something from the Funeral Home? Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com