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Miscellaneous Murray County, Oklahoma Obituaries - 2002


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Euva Victoria Parks
Graveside services for Euva Victoria Parks, 89, were held Saturday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Bill Leveridge officiating. died Wednesday, May 22 in Sulphur. Mrs. Parks spent her early years in Arkansas and moved to the Iona community in 1935. She was a housewife. Mrs. Parks is survived by her son, Tommy Joe Ruiall, Moreno Valley, Calif.; six grandsons, Floyd Junior Carroll, Larry C. Carroll, Bill Ruiall, Travis Ruiall, Bryan Ruiall, Steve Ruiall; 15 grandchildren; nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Junior Carroll, three brothers, Lonzo, Delmar and Leonard Parks, three sisters, Eunice Trivitt, Eva Norton and Ethel Lippman, a granddaughter Laquita Carroll.

Leasle Edwin "L.E." Bristol
Graveside services for Leasle Edwin "L.E." Bristol, Davis, 91, were held Friday, May 24 with Rev. Allen Richardson, officiating. died May 22 in Sulphur. On October 12, 1935 he interment will be at the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Cowley - Krien Funeral Home. Mr. Cody was born on November 22, 1921 in Okmulgee to Douglas F. Cody and Melina Wagnor. He married Lenora Isabel Purnell in Ardmore. Mr. Cody attended school at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. After graduating from high school he worked in California in the war effort during World War II. He also attended schools in California. He and his family moved to Sulphur in 1971 where he worked at OSD and lived the remainder of his life. He is survived by his wife, Lenora of the home; one son Robert Cody Jr. and his wife, Melanie McKay, Topeka, Kan.; two daughters, Sue Cole and her husband, Brooks, and Sally Beasley and her husband, Mark, all of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandmother. Pallbearers will be Tommy Varner, Lawson Pair, Brooks Cole, Mark Beasley, Matt Beasley, Zac Blackburn. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Billy Gregory, Gerald Bock, Benny Jason, Glenn Kub.

Faith Marie Stevenson
Graveside services for Faith Marie Stevenson were held Monday, May 27, at 10:00 with Pastor Jerry Lemley officiating. died Friday, May 24, 2002 in Oklahoma City. She is survived by her mother, Jessica Stevenson, Sulphur; grandparents, Donny and Katherine Stevenson, Sulphur; great grandmothers, Ruby Stevenson, Hennepin and Minnie Allen, New Mexico; two aunts, Monica Fink, Oklahoma City and Juanita Stevenson, Sulphur; one uncle, Donny Stevenson, Sulphur; great uncle, Ricky Stevenson, Ardmore and three great aunts, Teresa Stevenson, Hennepin, Renee Phipps, Lone Grove and Telisa Stevenson, Ardmore.

Billy Joe Edwards, Sr.
Services for Billy Joe Edwards, 63, Dougherty, were held Wednesday, May 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Davis with Rev. Willard McCartney, Jr. and Rev. Randy Chapman officiating. died Saturday, May 25 in Ardmore. On May 28, 1960 he interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. Mr. Lewis was born on October 31, 1924 at Okeemah to Johnie Lewis and Madge Lester. He married Juanita Faye Henderson in Okeemah. He graduated in 1943 from Pharoah High School. He served in the army during WWII and retired from Amoco Oil company in1984. He was an active member and teacher of the East Main Church of Christ where he served as an elder for 23 years. He was a member and past president of Davis Riders. He was also a member of Beefmaster Breeder Universal. He was an active member of the Murray County Cattlemen's Association where he served as director and board member. He was a former mayor of Davis and was active with Murray County Extension Service as pecan superintendent for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Nita Lewis, Davis; two daughters, Deborah Turner and her husband, Roy, Davis and Wilda Archer and her husband, Randy, Mountain Park; one sister, Alma Fredman, Shawnee; two grandchildren, Amy Sue Hill and her husband, Ward Will Archer, all of Mountain Park and three great grandchildren, Bryce, Maddie and Wyatt Hill. Pallbearers will be David Cambell, Howard Hanni, Roy Province, Bob Davis, Dub Moore and Jim Pratt. Honorary pallbearers will be Homer Ratchford, Carl Ratchford, John Huggins, Stan Hefley, Richard Digby, Gene Willey, Bill Mumford.

Gladys G. Gordon
Services for Gladys G. Gordon, Davis are pending at this time at Krien Funeral Home. Mrs. Gordon was born on August 20, 1921 and died May 25.

Mary Elizabeth Carter
Services for Mary Elizabeth Carter, 57, Davis are pending at this time with Cowley-Krien Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Carter was born January 23, 1945 in Pauls Valley to Joseph Thadius Nalley and Rosalee Nalley. She married Randall Batterton and John Carter. Mrs. Carter was born and raised in Whitebead and attended school in Whitebead and Pauls Valley. She moved to Sulphur in 1974 where she lived the remainder of her life. She enjoyed cooking, reading, flowers, animals and loved the Lord. She is survived by three sons, Walter Batterton, Ardmore, Shawn Batterton, Savannah, Ga., and Randy Batterton, Ardmore; one daughter, Merideth Reeves, Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Jake Nalley, Tennessee; two sisters, Virginia Felan, Kansas and Rosalle Glidewell, California; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers are her family and honorary pallbearers are Pat Milton, Aaron Milton and Adrian Milton.

Thurice Herbert "Neal" Cornelius
Thurice Herbert "Neal" Cornelius, 73, of Durant Interment was at the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Clagg Funeral Home. Mrs. Horn was born on Saturday, Nov. 30, 1907 in Sasakwa to Thomas Barnes and Ora Roupe Barnes. She married Austin D. Horn in Pauls Valley. He preceded her in death on December 27, 1974. Mrs. Horn grew up in Mill Creek and graduated from Ada High School. She graduated from East Central University and received her masters from OU. She taught at Cameron Elementary in Sulphur until her retirement. She was a member of the Worthy Matron Eastern Star, O.E.A., N.E. A. and Sewing Club. She is survived by her two daughters, Sandra Irvan, Dallas and Susan McDermott, Tyler, Texas; two grandchildren, Debi Brewster and Mary Jane Howes; five great grandchildren, Kristie Howes, Julia Anna Howes, Tori Brewster, Devon Brewster and Keli Brewster. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Harold Glenn "Pete" Hollingsworth
Services for Harold Glenn "Pete" Hollingsworth were held Friday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Clagg Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Richard Chew officiating with arrangements under the direction of Clagg Funeral Home. Mr. Hollingsworth was born on Saturday, Feb. 14, 1926 in Wayne to Otis A. Hollingsworth and Lenora Edith Davenport Hollingsworth. He interment will be at the Arlington Memory Gardens, Midwest City. He Interment was at the Greenhill Cemetery under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home. Mr. Monroe was born on January 28, 1926 in Marietta to Jack Monroe and Ruth Neal. He married Virginia Hinchey in Elsa Brandy, Calif. He served in the Navy during World War II. He lived for a while in Seattle, Wash., then moved to Long Beach, Calf. where he worked in construction. After he retired he moved to Davis in 1991. He loved fishing traveling, spending time with friends and enjoyed living in Murray County. He is survived by his wife, of the home; one step son, Bob Thornton and his wife, Rosemary, Montgomery, Texas; five grandchildren, Scott, Stacie, Stephanie, Bobby Jr. and Diane; two great grandchildren, Katherine and Celeb. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Nancy Sue Monroe.

Allene Rowe Pennybaker Prentice Limb
Davis native Allene (Rowe) Pennybaker Prentice Limb, 91, of Norman married Oliver LeRoy Pennybaker on May 31, 1936, at Elk City, where they established their first home. In 1941, they moved to Seminole and lived there until he entered the military service during World War II. They spent two years in Texarkana, Texas. They returned to Seminole and lived there until his death in 1973. During this time, she was employed for many years as a sales clerk for Sharp's Department Store and Gibson's Discount Center. She married Virgil Limb in 1990 and returned to Seminole. After his death in 1996, she moved to Norman to be near her family. Mrs. Limb was a Baptist. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Alma Dora Haynes, and two brothers, Raymond and Ralph Rowe. Survivors include: a son, Anthony "Tony" Pennybaker, Norman, and two sisters, Eva Brown and Ruth Russell, both of Davis. Pallbearers were David L. Pennybaker, Jerry D. Pennybaker, Robert L. Pennybaker, Raymond D. Rowe, Bill E. Russell, Johnny Ross Russell and Dale F. Crowder. Krien Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

AlVera Virginia Johnson
Memorial Services for AlVera Virginia Johnson, 84, Davis, were held Friday, July 26 at 4:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Davis with Rev. John Joughin officiating. died July 23 at Mercy Memorial Health Center at Ardmore. On December 10, 1948 she Interment was at Oaklawn Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Mr. Batson married Gertie (Penny) Batson in Sulphur on May 27, 1928. Mr. Batson served as deacon at Freewill Baptist Church for 30 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II from November 16, 1943 to December 28, 1945. He served in the Pacific Theater and was cited with a Good Conduct Medal and Philippines Liberation Ribbon with one star. Mr. Batson worked many years for the Civil Service at Tinker Air Force Base retiring in 1971. He was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers, two sisters, a daughter and a son. Mr. Batson is survived by one son, Calvin Batson, Norman; two daughters, Frankie Mowdy and husband, Jack, Oklahoma City, Janice Majors of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Troy Batson, Midwest City, Roy Batson, Ardmore; 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Bearers were Mr. Batson's grandsons.

Lloyd Allen Harper
Services for Lloyd Allen Harper, 52, Davis, were held Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Krien Funeral Home Chapel in Davis with Rev. James Densman officiating. died Sunday, Oct. 6 at Arbuckle Memorial Hospital. On August 25, 1969 he Interment was at the Mill Creek Cemetery, Mill Creek, under the direction of Campbell-Watts Funeral Home, Tishomingo. He was born on July 5, 1947 in Mill Creek to LeRoy Pitmon and Leota Bell Garrison Pitmon. He married Judy Lee Harbert in Tishomingo. He attended the Mill Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a lifetime member of DAV. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the Army. He received a Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960. He was a sharpshooter. He was a past member of the Plainview Booster Club and was a very dedicated hard worker with the Plainview Track program. He is survived by his wife, Judy Pitmon, of the home; one daughter, Stephanie Meiler, Calera; one grandson, his father, LeRoy Pitmon, Sulphur; three brothers, Jack Pitmon, Davis, James Richard Pitmon, Wynnewood, and Mike Pitmon, Mill Creek and one sister, Mildred Clifton, Tishomingo. He was preceded in death by his mother. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Pitmon, James Richard Pitmon and Mike Pitmon.

Genevieve Greer Kagen
Genevieve Greer Kagen, born on Jan. 23, 1910, and raised in Davis, the daughter of Beatrice and Thomas Greer, Interment was at the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Clagg Funeral Home. He was born on Saturday, Dec. 29, 1945 in Sulphur to Robert Frederick Freeman and Thelma Bennett Freeman. He married Crucina Lansford in Muskogee. He grew up in Sulphur, graduating from Sulphur High School and East Central University. He taught and coached in Fort Worth and Broken Arrow. He taught geography at Tulsa Community College. After his retirement they established an antique store in Tulsa and were in the process of moving it to Rogers, Ark. He is survived by his wife, Crucina Freeman, Tulsa and one daughter, Lynnlee Ann Freeman, Tulsa. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rocky Jess Stone
Memorial services for Rocky Jess Stone, 43, were held Friday, Dec. 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Clagg Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bill Leveridge officiating. He was born on Thursday, March 19, 1959 in Mathis, Texas to Kenneth Stone and Billie Easley Stone. He Interment was at the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home. She was born on December 27, 1920 in Lookeba, Okla. to Wilburn DeVaughan and Charity Durrough. She died November 8 in Dallas, Texas. He graduated high school at Hickory, then attended Murray State College in Tishomingo. He signed up for duty during WWII and flew 30 missions as a B-17 Pilot in Europe. He was the last B-17 pilot still active and continued to fly air shows for the Collings Foundation. After the war, Carl began his business in the Idabel area where he operated the Rocket Roller Rink until his death. He is survived by his wife, Maudie Clark, of the home; a sister, Lorene Landers, Lavaca, Ark.; a brother, Dr. Don Clark, Shawnee; two sons, Ronnie Clark, Dallas, Texas and Jeff Flowers, Sulphur. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Elma Clark-Norwood and his son Gene.

Brenda Ann Brown
Services for Brenda Ann Brown, 54, were held Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Richmond Adams officiating. died Tuesday, Dec. 10 in Sulphur. On October 29, 1966 she Interment was at the Green Hill Cemetery, Davis, under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. He was born November 2, 1925 in California to Mr. and Mrs. Dee Gilbert. He married to Gertrude Gilbert. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2002. He had worked as a handyman most of his life. He had lived in Davis for several years and had lived in an Ada nursing center since 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dempsey Weston Eakin
Graveside services for Dempsey Weston Eakin, 66, where held Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. with Chaplain Steve Mahan officiating. died Thursday, Dec. 12 in Sulphur. He lived in this area since early 1960's. He worked as a welder for the Dolese Company and he had worked for the highway maintenance crew for Murray County District 1. He is survived by three daughters, Brenda Smelser, Odessa, Texas, Anita Tucker, Port Naches, Texas, and Ellie Eakin, Sulphur; one son, Bobby Glenn Eakin, Odessa, Texas; one brother, Doug Eakin, Rising Star, Texas; two sisters, Grace "Sammy" Hamilton, Odessa, Texas and Sheila Coffey, Brownwood, Texas; step children, Scotty, Vance, Marcell; eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Kenneth Eakin.


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