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Miscellaneous Murray County, Oklahoma Obituaries - 2003


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Waymon Hugh Finley
Waymon Hugh Finley, 65, of Sulphur Interment was at Green Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. Mr. Beatly was born on July 15, 1965 in Norman to William Lewis and Dorothy Faye (McCoy) Beatley. He married ShaRonda (Baker) Beatley in Galveston, Texas. Joey was raised in Norman and Davis. He graduated from Davis High School in 1984. He worked for the Davis Fire Department, City of Davis and Curwood. He is survived by his wife, ShaRonda, of the home; one daughter, Brittney Beatley; two sons, Daniel and Coby Beatley, all of Davis; his mother Dorothy Reyns, Lexington; two brothers, John Beatley, Watonga and Kevin Beatley, Lubbock, Texas; five sisters, Beth Pierce, Davis, Bonnie Cothren, Denver City, Texas, Linda Lantz, Noble, Rebecca Collins, Norman and Lisa Eakin, Little Rock, Ark. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Jeff Beatley. Pallbearers were Ed Thomas, Rodney Roady, Ricky Roady, Bert Curtis, James Atchley and Tom Graham. Honorary pallbearers were firemen, retired firemen and City of Davis employees.

Glenda Ann Pettitt
Services for Glenda Ann Pettitt, 70, were held Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Brad Ransom officiating. died on June 7, 2003 in the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Okla. City. She Interment was at Oaklawn Cemetery, Sulphur, under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. She was born April 17, 1903 in Marksville, La. to Henry and Isabella (Foremier) Bordelon. She married S. P. Jemison on December 14, 1923 in Marksville, La. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1969. Mrs. Jemison grew up in Marksville and moved to Oklahoma in 1925. She lived in this area many years, moving here from northern Oklahoma. She was a housewife and a Methodist by faith. She is survived by one daughter, Jean Phillips, Sulphur; one son, Bud Jemison, Enid; two sisters, Eva Couvillon and Mary Gardiner, both of Marksville, La; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were her parents, one brother and one grandchild. Pallbearers were Larry Vaughn Bushnell, Ronnie and Chase Pierce, Darryl Carter, Johnny Shores and Preston Evans.

David "Mark" Webb
Graveside services for David "Mark" Webb, 43, of Hennepin were July 26 at Lone Cedar Cemetery, Mannsville, with Pastor James Tines officiating. He married Tina (Tice) Wonder. They were married Tammy Day, who now resides in Lone Grove. He attended church at New Life Tabernacle in Sulphur, loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the American Iron Riders. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include: his parents; Melvin and Judy Webb, Davis; his son, Dexter Scott Webb, Pottstown, Pa.; his daughter, Callie Renna Webb, Sulphur; three brothers, Gene Webb, Henderson, Texas; Randy Webb, Dickson, and Colt Webb, Davis; three sisters, Lenora Sue Webb of Wewoka and Alisha and Melanie Webb, both of Davis, and three grandchildren. Krien Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Danny Malone
Services for Danny Malone, 46, were held Thursday, June 19, 2003, at Griffin Funeral Home chapel with Gary Reynolds officiating. died June 16, 2003, at the local hospital. A life member of the Loyal Order of Moose, he served his lodge as junior governor, three terms as governor and two terms as past governor. He received his Fellowship Degree in Minneapolis in 1999. He held every chair in Sooner Moose Legion 147, including president, and was currently in the position as Legion Ambassador. He was preceded in death by his father and brothers, Lonnie and Glen Malone. Survivors include his wife, the former Tamara Hart, sons, Matthew Daniel Malone and Jessie Dean Malone, all of Ardmore; a daughter, Rebecca McDonnell and husband, Kenny; his mother, Audrey Malone, Wynnewood; brothers, Bill and wife, Diann, Ardmore, Johnny Malone, Wynnewood, Nickie and wife, Brenda, Sulphur, Alvin Malone and Ricky Malone, both of Wynnewood, Dennis Malone and wife, Kay, Texas; sisters, Linda Wix and husband, Jackie, Arkansas, Vickie Malone, Wynnewood, Anita Malone, Graham, Donna Malone, Sioux Falls, S.C., Melanie Middaugh, Ardmore; two grandchildren, Jessica and Josh McDonnell and numerous nieces and nephews. Bearers were Nickie, Alvin, Dennis, Ricky, Chris and Shawn Malone. Honorary bearers were all Sooner Moose Legion 147 members.

Kenneth Roy Dilbeck
Graveside services for Kenneth Roy Dilbeck, 77, were held Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Steve Biggerstaff officiating. died July 27, 2003 in Norman. On January 13, 2001 he Interment was at Green Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. Mrs. Mathews was born May 15, 1923 at Wynnewood to Thomas Ford and Lizzie Dee (Eaton) Montgomery. She married James Harvey Mathews in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death in 1994. She moved to Dougherty in her early age and attended Dougherty Schools. She lived in several areas including Germany, England, Roswell and Almorgordo, N.M. before returning to Davis in 1997. She was a member and attended Sunday School Class at the First Baptist Church of Davis, a member of the Progressive HCE and was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Jimmy Worley, Millerton; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Clifford Eugene Montgomery, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; one sister, Maxine Montgomery Hanife, Dallas, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Florence Montgomery, Davis and Loyaltie Montgomery, Sulphur. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; an infant son; one sister and two brothers. Pallbearers were Wayne Webb, Buddy Jones, Bo Saunders, Ray Chambless, W.T. Young, and Leland Slate.

Dennie Dewayne Spears
Services for Dennie Dewayne Spears, 66, were held Friday, July 11, 2003 at the Rejoice Free Will Baptist Church in Owasso with Pastor Leonard Pirtle officiating. Committal services and died Monday, July 7, 2003 in Tulsa. On June 15, 1957 he died Oct. 4, 2003 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Ardmore. Funeral services are Wednesday (today) at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Pastor James Densman officiating. Burial will be in Drake Cemetery, Nebo. He was born Sept. 28, 1941, to Owen Lewis Watts and Naomah Lucille Mann. He went to school in Sulphur and moved to Davis 15 years ago. He worked in the oilfield and concrete business for 17 years. Watts was a member of the Church of Christ of Davis. He is survived by: his wife, Lula, of the home; a son, Terry Groover; two daughters, Shiela Brown and Gaylene Wallace; a brother, Dennis Watts, and a sister, Alene Casey. He was preceded in death by: both parents, a son, Mike Davis, adaughter, Penni Watts, and a brother, Larry Watts. Krien Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

John Wesley "Wes" Rogers Jr.
John Wesley "Wes" Rogers Jr., 46, of Davis married Jackie LeAnn Crawford on June 14, 1982, in Gainesville, Texas. He was employed the past 12 years with the Oklahoma Baptist Association, working at Falls Creek. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Wayne "Turkey" Rogers. He is survived by: his wife of the home; a son, John Wesley "J.W." Rogers III and a daughter, Sarah DeAnn Rogers, both of the home; his mother of Davis; a brother, Eldon Rogers of Moore and a sister, Diane Paredez of Deer Park, Texas. Pallbearers were Gary Warren, Chad Fielding, Charles Matlock, Kenny Hudson, Rhett Hale and Sam Snyder. Honorary pallbearers were Zeke Genn and Guy Waters. Krien Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ellen Saraphene Hardy
Services are pending with Krien Funeral Home for Ellen Saraphene Hardy, 74, who interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery, Davis. Born June 22, 1920, in Ada to Cecil Leonis and Iola Jeff McCurty Spicer, he married Betty Fields on January 5, 1960, at Davis. Born in Ada, he lived in Fairfax and Stillwell before moving to Sulphur in 1939. He was a U.S. Army veteran stationed in Iceland and served in World War II. He was a dairyman, farmer and worked summers at the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; a son, James Fields Spicer and his wife, Jenny Rebecca, Davis; and a sister, Pat Lawson, Wagoner. Bearers were Richard Mize, Phillip Arms, Butch Hill, Alan Frazier, Jason Keck and Don Keck. Honorary bearers were Noel Peebler, Jimmy Frazier, Leon Blagg, Don Mize, Steve Freeman and Kenneth Binderim.

Gretna Kaye (Mann) Mills
Services for Gretna Mills, 55, Tulsa, were held Monday, Sept. 29, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at Mobley -Dodson Funeral Chapel in Sand Springs with the Rev. Edward Zickefoose officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Mobley-Dodson Funeral Services. Gretna was the daughter of Billie Mann and the late Roy Mann and was born January 21, 1948 in McAlester. She married Mike Copenhaver and moved to Oklahoma City and then on to Tulsa. She Interment was at Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas at 3:00 p.m. under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. Lovie was born to Steven Henry and Susie Verina (Wooley) Kirk on January 23, 1910 in Elmer. She married Luther Samuel Church. He preceded her in death. She later died September 23, 2003 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Bonnie was born and raised in Sulphur. She and Harry met during World War II when he was stationed at the Ardmore Air Base. They were died Dec. 7, 2003, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Services were Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Wayne Carter and Pastor James Densman officiating. Burial will be at Green Hill Cemetery. She was born Aug. 24, 1923, in Davis to Ruth Ann (Denham) Buffington and Stephen Arnold Douglas Buffington. Sadler grew up in the Davis area and graduated from Davis High School. She Interment was at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home, Wynnewood. Mr. Lee was born to Henry David and Alline Martin on November 7, 1930 in Frederick. He Interment was at Hickory Cemetery under the direction of Clagg Funeral Home. Josephine was born to Ernest Langford and Ester Josephine Durham October 20, 1930 at Portales, N.M. She married Hubert Ray Beasley October 6, 1951 in DeQueen, Ark. He preceded her in death May 5, 1994. She was raised in Hickory and attended Hickory school. She lived in Dougherty for 17 years and in the Chigley community for the past 15 years. She was affiliated with the Hickory Baptist Church and worked as secretary for the Dougherty School System and nurse at Callaway Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Thomas M. Adams; a brother, LeRoy Langford; and a sister, Beatrice Pettitt. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and James Fixico, Choctaw; sons and daughters in law, Denver Ray and Sharon Beasley, Meeker, Ricky Lynn and Angela Beasley, Nowata, Michael and Tracy Beasley, Chigley, Mark and Sally Beasley, Sulphur, Tommie Rhinehart, Pocola, Marian Sharber, Choctaw; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Knight, Craig Dunn, Terry Patrick, two sisters, Tommy Dilbeck and Roy Langford. Honorary pallbearers were Jamie Fixico, Jeremy Beasley, Jacob Fixico, Shannon Beasley, Matthew Beasley, and Jeffrey Beasley. Condolences may be sent to the family at claggfuneralhome.com.

Allie Alene Wade
Services for Allie Alene Wade, 94, Sulphur, were held Monday, Dec. 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Malphrus officiating. died Friday, Dec. 5 in Sulphur. She Interment was at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Clagg Funeral Home. Nova was born to George J. Little and Viola Mitchell Little on September 1, 1917 in Mill Creek. She married Forrest A. Gallemore November 29, 1934 in Sulphur. He preceded her in death January 30, 2000. She grew up in this area and attended Hickory schools. She lived in California, Seminole and Muskogee before moving to Sulphur in 1951. She had worked at Cooper's Auto Store for several years and was affiliated with Calvary Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, four brothers, one sister and one son-in-law, Bob Malloy. Survivors are a daughter, Jeannie Malloy, Sulphur; a son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Marti Gallemore, Oklahoma City; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Harold Flowers, Gene Douglas, Bryan Heatherington, Perry Northcutt, James Masters, David Masters and Fred Flowers. Condolences may be sent to the family at claggfuneralhome.com.

Glen E. Spears
Services for Glen E. Spears, 71, Talihina, were held Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mill Creek with Rev. Jerry George officiating. died Wednesday, Dec. 3 in Talihina. He grew up in the Mannsville and Mill Creek areas. He graduated from Mill Creek High School and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Jeanie and Tim Johnson, Wichita, Kan.; four daughters and one son. Pallbearers were Felix Sikes, Harold Garrison, Kenneth Garrison, Steve Johnson, Jerry Johnson and Don Rhodes. Condolences may be sent to the family at claggfuneralhome.com.

Lucille G. Bell
Graveside services for Lucille G. Bell, 84, Desert Hot Springs, Calif., were held Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery in Lindsay, Calif. with Pastor Roger Altermatt officiating. Services were under the direction of Web-Sanders Funeral Home of Lindsay, Calif. Lucille was born to Hurshel and Ruby Fiskin July 27, 1919 in Higgins, Texas. She Interment was at Coalgate Cemetery under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home. Phoenix was born to Joseph Brown and Emma Walden Brown November 19, 1919 in Kenefic. He married Hazel Cox on May 20, 1961 in Vinita. He was raised in the Coalgate area and moved to Okema. He was in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Sulphur and attended Murray State College in Tishomingo, Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant and Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. He moved to Pittsburg, Kan. in 1963 and was a professor at Kansas State University. He retired and moved to Vinita in 1985. He moved back to Pittsburg in 1989 and moved to Tulsa in 1994 where he lived the remainder of his life. He attended the Christian Church and also New Haven Methodist Church of Tulsa. He was a Mason and Shriner and was a member of the Kansas Teacher's Association, National Teacher's Association and the Green Country Camper's Club. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; one sister, Ruby Crumply; three brothers, Bob Brown, Ryfus Brown and Harlan Brown. Survivors are his wife, Hazel, Tulsa; two sons, Dewayne Brown, Visella, Calif. and Billy Ray Brown, Fresno, Calif.; five grandchildren; three brothers, Forrest Brown, Coalgate, Clarence Brown, Brentwood, Calif. and Arnel Brown, Huntsville, Ala.; five sisters, Verna Henshaw, Okema, Vada Moss, Torna, Calif., Eva Crow, Ada, Lola Conaster, Coalgate and Hazel Henshaw, Clovis, Calif.; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers were Coalgate Masonic Lodge members.

Evelyn Joy Bruno
Services for Evelyn Joy Bruno, 69, Oklahoma City, were held Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Fox Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Finis Steelman officiating. died December 7 at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City. Evelyn grew up in Oklahoma City and attended Oklahoma City schools. She lived in several areas, including Davis, before returning to Oklahoma City. Preceding her in death were her parents. Survivors are one daughter, Sarah Jane Synnott, Oklahoma City; two granddaughters, Gina Faye Synnott and Melissa Ruth Synnott; two great-grandchildren, Lauren Ashley Synnott and Nathan Christopher Synnott; a brother, Larry Campbell and wife, Vickie; one niece; one nephew; and several cousins.

Karen Renea Maytubby
Services for Karen Renea Maytubby, 46, Lone Grove, were held Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Frank Trent and Rev. Dewain Duck officiating. died Friday, Dec. 5 in Ardmore. She Interment will be at Mill Creek Cemetery under the direction of Clagg Funeral Home. Effie was born to Preston H. Hughes and Annie V. Clement Hughes on August 8, 1915 at Dolberg. She married Gould Holder March 3, 1934 in Sulphur. He preceded her in death March 17, 1972. She grew up in the Dolberg and Roff areas and attended school at Dolberg. She lived in the Mill Creek area most of her adult life and was a housewife. She was affiliated with the Mill Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband; four brothers; and one sister. Survivors are her daughter, Ailene Ferguson, Oklahoma City; son, George Holder, Mill Creek; grandchild, Jay Taylor; great-grandchildren, Makenzi Taylor and Amber Ferguson; great-great-grandchild, Elijah Ferguson; three brothers, Dan Hughes, Pete Hughes and Rocky Hughes, all of Sulphur; two sisters, Dorothy J. Pruitt, Stratford and Ruby Whetsel, Clovis, Calif. Pallbearers were Guy Combes, Heath Hancock, Byron Hancock, Dan Hughes, Don Hughes and Clifford Hughes.


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