Bertha Fay Sise
Services for Bertha Fay Sise, 82, were held Sunday, July 29, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Davis with Rev. James Densman, Rev. Finis Steelman and Dr. David Eggenberg, officiating. Interment was at the Green Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. Mrs. Sise was born October 14, 1918 in Tishomingo to Rev. Otto and Clara (Mayes) Wade. She died July 26, in Davis. On December 26, 1933, she married Emmett Sise in Pauls Valley. He preceded her in death in 1995. Mrs. Sise was a homemaker until she started working as a nurse at Hale's Nursing Home in the early 1950's. She was one of the First nurses employed at Arbuckle Hospital in 1961. After working there for 10 years she began working at the Veterans Center and retired from there in 1979. Later, she gave home care to many of the elderly in Murray County. Mrs. Sise was a 23-year cancer survivor and was active in the "Relay For Life" Mrs. Sise is survived by two daughters, Juanita Jones and her husband, Royce Dale, Davis, and Audrey Suge McCaskill Baugh and her husband, Ronnie, Davis; three grandchildren, Marita Jones Carver and her husband, Rick, Norman, Stan Jones and his wife, Daleen, Davis; Wade McCaskill and his wife, Kim, Davis; seven great grandchildren, Colton Carver, Rachel, Mackenzie, Hunter and Cooper Jones, and Ryder and Mavarick McCaskill; one sister Norene Morgan, Davis. Pallbearers were Randy Moore, Red Reading, Buddy Vinyard, Jimmie Primrose, Dick Jones, and Billy Royce Kesler.

Lene Kesler
Services for Lene Kesler, 89, were held Tuesday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cowley-Krien Funeral Chapel with Dan Clark officiating. Interment was at the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home. Mrs. Kesler was born December 22, 1911 in McMinnville, Tenn., to Thomas Wesley Bratcher and Donia Gribbles. She died July 28. On May 8, 1929, she married Lloyd David Kesler in Tishomingo. Mrs. Kesler moved to Oklahoma at a very young age. After she and Lloyd were married they lived in Wanette where all three of their children were born. The couple lived for a short time in Pauls Valley then moved to Sulphur in 1948 where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a very loving, wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Kesler is survived by her husband, Lloyd, of the home; two sons, L.D. Kesler and his wife, Doris, and Royce Kesler and his wife, Zelma, all of Sulphur; one daughter, Shirley Biggers and her husband, Mickey, Bethany; eight grandchildren, Ronnie Kesler, Ricky Kesler, Lisa McDonald, Becky Doty and Gary Kesler, all of Sulphur, Larry Kesler, Del City, and Candi and Mike Biggers, Oklahoma City; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Bratcher, Sulphur and Minnie Bratcher, Ozark, Ark.; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kesler was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, LeRoy (Doc), Eylus, Lidge, and Robert (Abb) Bratcher; two sisters, Bertha Passons and Clara Gribble Pallbearers were Ronnie Kesler, Ricky Kesler, Larry Kesler, Gary Kesler, Michael Biggers and Bryan McDonald. Honorary pallbearers were Kris Kesler, Chad Kesler, Aaron Kesler, Drew McDonald and Brandon McDonald.

Robert B. Greenlaw
Memorial services were held for Robert B. Greenlaw, 65, Saturday, July 28 at the Fox Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Eddie Malphurs officiating. Mr. Greenlaw was born October 2, 1935 in Ridgewood, N.J. to Herbert and Carolyn Bryson Greenlaw. He died July 24 in Sulphur. On April, 4 1964 he married Elsa Hoglund in New Jersey. Mr. Greenlaw was a geology major at the University of Virginia and after further study worked as a cartographer and later as a quality control and engineering lab manger. He also worked in the fields of gas chromatography, as well as working with fluid power, hydraulics and electronics. He enjoyed classical music and jazz. His hobbies included photography, geology and fossil collecting. He also enjoyed the study of astronomy, ancient world history and especially American history. His study of the Bible was extensive often referencing Biblical Hebrew. Mr. Greenlaw is survived by his wife, Elsa, of the home, one son and daughter-in-law, William and Davina Greenlaw, Frisco, Texas and two grandsons, Hunter and Connor. He is also survived by his mother, Carolyn Greenlaw and a step-grandson, Preston Crumpton.

Eules Clyde Carter
Services for Eules Clyde Carter, 82, were held Friday, July 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the Vinita Avenue Church of Christ with Dan Clark and John Shackleford, officiating. Interment was at the Drake Cemetery under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home. Mr. Carter was born on October 18, 1918 in Gore to Elpha Carter and Minnie Lafayette Carter. He died July 24, in Sulphur. On December 23, 1950, he married Opal Mae Thomison in Little Rock, Ark. Mr. Carter was a member of the Nebo and Mill Creek Church of Christ. He was in the Army Air Corps. during WWII. He was a farmer and enjoyed his children and grandchildren. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Opal Mae Carter, of the home, one daughter, Glenda Kay Bowen, Sulphur; four sons, David Clyde Carter, Sulphur, Dwight Richard Carter and his wife, Jan, Davis, Michael Lafayette Carter and his wife, LaDonna, William Barry Carter and his wife, Linda, Sulphur; 12 grandchildren, six great grandchildren; one brother Ralph Carter, Gore; two sisters, Colleen Anderson, Gore, Ellen Gibson, Winsio, Ark.; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Carter was preceeded in death by one son, Timothy Wayne Carter, a sister, Eula Wilson, two brothers, Ben and Willard Carter and his parents. Pallbearers were, David Carter, Dwight Carter, Mike Carter, Barry Carter, Clayton Bowen, Justin Beaty. Honorary bearers were Preston Norton and Ronnie Harper.

Amanda Irene West
Services for Amanda Irene West, 72, were held Wednesday, August 1, at 10:00 a.m. at Central Baptist Church, with Rev. Willard McCartney, Jr. officiating. Interment was at the Dougherty Cemetery, under the direction of Clagg Funeral Home. Mrs. West was born Sunday, January 27, 1929 in Dougherty to Charles Saunders, Sr. and Ettner Mae Duncan Saunders. She died Saturday, July 28, in Dougherty. On October 18, 1947, she married Raymond B. West at Lordsburg, N.M. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2000. Mrs. West grew up in Dougherty. She lived in Morenci, Arizona from 1947 until their retirement in 1980. The couple moved back to Dougherty at that time. Mrs. West is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Charles Humphrey, Pima Ariz., daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Bill Hanson, Tucson, Ariz; son, Donald West, Dougherty, son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Mary Ann West, Tucson, Ariz.; five brothers, Otis "Bo" Saunders, Davis, Charles "Creed" Saunders, Jr., Sulphur, Harvey Lee Saunders, Sulphur, John Saunders, Dougherty, Orval Saunders, Sulphur; seven sisters, Mildred Allen, Sulphur, Mary White, Canyon, Ariz, Patsy Garland, Sulphur, Jeanie Clelland, Dougherty, Lona Edwards, Dougherty, Betty Wilson, Norman, Linda Trett, Wynnewood; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Queena Janelle Coyle. Pallbearers were, Bill Edwards, Douglas Akers, Noel West, Joel Mann, Jimmy Dale Saunders, Bob Garland.

Carl William (Lefty) Ham
Services for Carl William (Lefty) Ham, 75, Guthrie, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July, 31 at Davis Funeral Chapel in Guthrie with Rev. Herb Ham officiating. Interment was at the Seward Cemetery, Guthrie under the direction of Davis Funeral Home. Mr. Ham was born January 13, 1926 in Guthrie to Roy and Flora (Wyatt) Ham and died Friday, July 27, at Colonial Estates Nursing Home, Guthrie. On January 13, 1944, he married Marjorie Bowen. She preceded him in death on May 23, 1998. Mr. Ham lived in this area all of his life. He retired from Tinker Air Force Base. He was a member of the First Christian Church and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving with the 45th Infantary Division in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion LaBron Post #56, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Guthrie Masonic Lodge, and was volunteer for the National Park Service where he served as camp host at the campgrounds in Sulphur. Mr. Ham is survived by one son, Carl William Ham, II and his wife, Carol, Guthrie; three daughters, Jeanette Lynn, Noble, Joyce McLendon, Del City, and Delcy Burford and her husband, Michael, Guthrie; three brothers, Herbert Ham and his wife, Vera, Guthrie, John Ham and his wife, Nonie, Edmond, and Charles Ham Seward; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Ham was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Randy Ham and two nephews.

Naomi Lee Wineland
Services for Naomi Lee Wineland were held Friday, Sept. 21. Mrs. Wineland was born January 23, 1914 to James Elmer Cleveland and Edna Angie Runyan Cleveland. She died September 18. On March 8, 1947 she married Ollin Benjamine Wineland in Hugo. Mrs. Wineland graduated from Sulphur High School in 1932 as valedictorian. She attended Oklahoma Baptist University. She worked as a secretary and purchasing agent for many years for W.L. Scott Construction Company of Sulphur. Mrs. Wineland lived in Colorado from 1947 until retiring and returning to Oklahoma in 1978. She attended Brookhaven Baptist Church in Norman. Mrs. Wineland is survived by her two daughters, Rae Newstad and her husband, Theodore, and Olline Davenport and her husband, Tommy Davenport; three grandchildren and their spouses, Charlie Ray and Grace Steel, Angie and Greg Bott, Allason and Danny Achtemeier; five great grandchildren, Meaghann and Aubrie Steel, Piper Bott, Ashlee and Rielee Achtemeier; one sister, Oleta Cleveland Brooks; three brothers, J.E. Cleveland and his wife, Letha, Eldon Cleveland and his wife, Bernice and Raymond Cleveland and his wife, Ginger; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wineland was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Merton Cleveland and one sister, Odessa Lannom and her husband.

Betty LaWanda Weddle
Graveside services for Betty LaWanda Weddle, 74, of Ada were held Friday, Sept. 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the Oaklawn Cemetery, under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel. Rev. Mike Wade officiated. Mrs. Weddle was a very loving person with her first love being her family. She is survived by her children, Linda Tarango and Larry Fikes, both of Norman, Ann Marie Watson and her husband, Richard, Valisa, Calif; Bill Weddle and his wife, Barbara Sue, Tupelo; Larry Lee Brownfield, Ada; three grandchildren, Melissa Kay Watson, Richard Watson, Jr. and John Watson. Mrs. Weddle was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Blanchard Weddle and her mother, Mattie Marie Mears.

Nealy Glover
Services for Nealy Glover, 75, Elgin, were held Monday, Oct. 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Fletcher Christian Church with Adraine Smith, Sterling and Billy Paul Eakins, officiating. Interment was at the Elgin Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Robbins Funeral Home. Mr. Glover was born June 15, 1962 in Elgin and died September 28 in a Lawton Hospital. On March 29, 1947 he married Ruth Anita Crow in Henrietta, Texas. Mr. Glover had lived in Elgin all of his life. He was a farmer and rancher and worked as a deputy for the Comanche County Sheriff's Department from 1958 to 1960. He worked for the Postal Service and retired several years ago. He is survived by five daughters, Kayla Glover, Charlotte Allman, Kelly Trussell, all of Sulphur, Neala Sue Pennell, Mangum and Rebecca Lou Gaddy, all of Davis; one son, Rue Dee, Elgin; three brothers, Jeff Glover, Jim Glover, Jr., both of Elgin and Earl Glover, Lawton; five sisters, Kathryn Miller, Elgin, Myrtle Pierce and Ruth Seals, both of Lawton, Nell Stallings, Fletcher and Mattie McDonald, Apache; 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Hattie Glover; a brother Tommy Glover and a grandson, Darren Hale.

Thomas James Coslick
Memorial services for Thomas James Coslick were held Monday, Oct. 1, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home with Rev. Claude Bowie officiating. Mr. Coslick was born on April 24, 1979, in Lawton to Thomas Coslick and Betty King and died September 28, 2001 at Arbuckle Hospital. On March 2, 1999 Mr. Coslick married Neesha Allen in Gainesville, Texas. Mr. Coslick was raised in Sulphur and lived here all of his life. He was Pentecostal by faith. He loved to fish and hunt, ride motorcyles and spend time outdoors with his children. Mr. Coslick is survived by his wife, Neesha Coslick, of the home, two sons, Tyler James Coslick and Joseph Alekzander Coslick, both of Sulphur; two daughters Shi-Anne Nichole Coslick and Katelynn Michelle Coslick, both of Sulphur; his mother, Betty Coslick and father, Thomas Coslick; three sisters, Monica Carter, Sulphur, Shelly Sumpter and Kathy Sumpter, both of Tulsa; a grandfather, Paul King, Sulphur; numerous niecies and nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dollie King, Sarge Coslick and Marie Coslick.

Mabel R. Jay
Services for Mabel R. Jay, 69, were held Friday, Dec. 7 at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Emery Mason officiating. Interment was at the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home. Mrs. Ray was born on July 12, 1932 in Lynnville, Iowa to Case Dunsbergen and Madge Montgomery Dunsbergen. She died Monday, Dec. 3 at Oklahoma City. On November 10, 1950 she married Ray Jay in Lynnville, Iowa. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2000. Mrs. Jay worked at different banks in Oklahoma City, but most of her career was spent at Guaranty Bank, which is now Americrest Bank, where she as promoted to Vice President. Mrs. Jay's life was devoted to her family and church. When she retired she moved to the Sulphur area, where she became an active member in the United Methodist Church and helped with the construction on the new church building. She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Kuper and her husband, John, Oklahoma City; two sons, Kevin Jay, Yukon, and Doug Jay and his wife, Mindy, Beaverton, Ore.; two brothers, Cornie Dusbergen, Lynnville, Iowa, and Dick Dunsbergen, Cheyenne,Wyo. and two grandchildren, Clare and Kate Jay, Beaverton, Ore. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Sulphur United Methodist Church.

Eva Lorene Williams
Services for Eva Lorene Williams, 78, were held Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cowley-Krien Chapel with Robert Green officiating. Interment was at the Dolberg Cemetery under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams was born July 3, 1923 in Roff to Myrtle Ruth Glassgow and Henry Lee Grantham. She died Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Callaway Nursing Home. On September 28, 1940 she married Johnny Williams in Ada. Mrs. Williams attended school in Stratford. She has also lived the communities of Hart and Corley. She then moved to Prairie View where she met her husband. Mrs. Williams lived in the Roff area the remainder of her life. She is survived by four brothers, J.C. Grantham, Sulphur, George Grantham, Stratford, Billy Grantham, Brookline Straton, Mo., Preston Grantham, Springfield, Mo.; three sisters, Hazel Risner, Davis, Marjorie Shutlz, Statford, Wanda Jean Wynn, Daleville,Ala.;numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Mildred Grantham in 1927. Pallbearers were Ronald Risner, Timmy Vinyard, Buddy Vinyard, George Dean Grantham, William Grantham and Eddie Thurman.

Edna Elwood Courture Amman
Services for Edna Elwood Courture Amman, 92, Stratford, were held Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Interment was at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery, Pontiac, Mich. under the direction of Krien Funeral Home. Mrs. Amman was born on January 6, 1909 in Clarksburg, West Va. to William Elwood and Hattie Guthrie. She died December 3 at Pauls Valley General Hospital. On August 25, 1927 she married Alphonse (Al) J. Courture in Pontiac, Mich. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1966. In 1968 she married Bernard R. Amman and he preceded her in death on January 2, 1989. Mrs. Amman was a homemaker and a member of the St. Michaels Catholic Church. In 1997 she moved to Stratford to be near her daughter and son in law. She is survived by five sons, Edmond Couture, Pontiac, Mich., Gerald Courture, Boise, Idaho, David Couture, Charlevois, Mich. Daniel Couture, San Carlos, Calf. and Micheal Couture, Debary, Fla.; four daughters, Frances Agar, Nation City, Mich., Virginia Deschaine, Davisburg, Mich., Cecilia Noble, Stratford, and Annette Adams, Largo, Fla; one brother, Frank G. Elwood, Duluth, Minn; 34 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three daughters, Agnes Paul Allen, Theresa Osborn and Michelle Couture; three brothers, Donald, Ralph and Richard Elwood and one sister, Helen E. Elwood Overstreet.

Edgar Dale "Jack" Crawford
Services for Edgar Dale "Jack" Crawford, 64, Davis, will be held Thursday, Dec. 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Krien Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Finis Steelman officiating. Interment will be at the Green Hill Cemetery in Davis under the direction of Krien Funeral Home. Mrs. Crawford was born on February 13, 1936 to Edgar James Crawford and Alma Idella Broom in Davis. Mr. Crawford died Saturday Dec. 8, in South Havin, Miss. In August of 1981 he married Peggy Priddy. He grew up in the Sunshine Community and graduated from Davis High School. He attended Murray State College and Oklahoma University. Mr. Crawford built, owned and operated convenience stores over most of the state. He lived the last 15 years in McAlester, where he owned and operated "Quick Mart" convenience store. He is survived by his wife Peggy, of the home, a daughter Jacki LeAnn Rogers, Davis; a son, James Dale Crawford, Sulphur; three step-children, Curt, Kent and Kim Priddy; two grandchildren, J.W. and Sarah Rogers; three sisters, Ruby Faye Vernon, California; Dorothy Brown and Ruth Pope, both of Davis, several step grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Ernest Lee "Bob" Crawford. Pallbearers will be John Constantites, Ron Marino, Terry Crenshaw, J.W. Rogers, Gabe Blankenship, Jacob Blankenship. Honorary pallbearer will be Bill Priddy.

Kenneth Edward Runyan
Services for Kenneth Edward Runyan, 64, Vian, Okla., were held Monday, Dec. 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cowley-Krien Chapel with Bro. Eddie Malphrus officiating. Interment was at the Drake Cemetery under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home. Mr. Runyan was born on September 21, 1937 at Buckhorn to Lenard Loren "Tot" Runyan and Jimmie Corbin. He died December 7, in Vian. On October 1, 1955 he married Dorothy Malloy in Sulphur. Mr. Runyan was born and raised in the Sulphur area. He lived and worked in Ada and Madill. He moved to Vian four years ago. Mr. Runyan raised and trained race horses. He also worked for Sequoyah County Commissioners as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of the home; one son, Ronald Lee Runyan, of the home; two granddaughters, Reggi and Raelee, Ada; four great grandchildren, Donavan, Madison, Mackinzie and Cameron, Ada; five brothers, Pete and Jim "Worry" Runyan, Sulphur, John David Runyan , Madill, Buddy Runyan, Brighton Colo. and Bob Runyan, Kingston; three sisters, Lou Smith and Jo Thomison, Sulphur and Helen Orsborn, Quitman, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Darrell Keith Runyan, a brother, Charles Runyan, and a sister, Sue Telford. Pallbearers were Pete Runyan, Jim "Worry" Runyan, Bob Runyan, John David Runyan, Buddy Runyan, Sammy Jones and Gary Billings. Honorary pallbearers were Curtis Dilbeck, Lonnie Ozbirn, Joe Green, Charles, Larry and Kenneth Malloy, Terrel Billings, Mike McDowell, Ray Williams, Steve McAdoo, Steve McKinley, Joe Ramer, Parley Hubler and Randy Billings.

Stanley Hudson
Services for Stanley Hudson, 49, Sulphur, are pending at this time with Cowley-Krien Funeral Home. Mr. Hudson was born on February 28, 1952 and died Monday, Dec. 10.

Letha Cleveland
Services for Letha Cleveland, 76, were held Tuesday, Feb. 5 [2002] at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Brent Parsons officiating. Interment was at the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home. Mrs. Cleveland was born on March 18, 1925 in Mill Creek to Albert Howard and Flora Holder Howard. She died February 3 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. On September 21, 1948 she married J.E. Cleveland in Gainsville, Texas. Mrs. Cleveland moved to Sulphur in 1948. She devoted her time and life to her husband of 54 years and to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was know as "Granny" who had special pies, biscuits and gravy, pickles and fried chicken for each of her "Grands". They each expected their own special pies for their birthdays and other occasions. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and her good friends. She is survived by her husband, J.E. Cleveland, of the home; one son, Dwight Cleveland and his wife, Beverly, Sulphur; three daughters, Mary Bolton and her husband, Jack, Coleman, Texas, Marilynn Cleveland, Miami, Okla.; Marla Winnared and her husband, Gerald, Ardmore; eight grandchildren, Lisa Smith, Micah Noland, Alison Noland Arms, Bronson Noland, Kristi Cleveland Snow, Kari Cleveland, Erik Cleveland, and Tyler Winnard; four great grandchildren, Jordan and Colton Smith, Bailee and Gunner Arms and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, James O'Brien Cleveland. Pallbearers were Mark Colbert, John Colbert, Keith Mann, David Pitman, J.R. Norton and Jack Rife. Honorary bearers were Bill Oneal, Steve Cleveland and Greg Cleveland.