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Dottie (Davidson) Moskwa
Memorial Services will be held for Dottie (Davidson) Moskwa, age 81, of Durant, Oklahoma, who passed away Dec. 18, 2012 in Denison, Texas.
Services will be held at Holmes-Coffey-Murray Chapel at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12 2013 with Rev. Jim Shoryer Officiating.
James Warren Johnson
James Warren Johnson, 91, of Colbert, Oklahoma passed away Thursday morning January 10, 2013 at The Homestead of Denison. He was born January 22, 1921 in Tom Bean, Texas to Warren and Edith Wiggins Johnson.
He served in the Air Force from 1942-1945 as an Airplane Armorer in Europe, Belguim, France and England during World War II. He was very proud of his service.
He Married Mary Louise Helms September 3, 1981 and she preceded him in death February 26, 2006. He retired from Delta Mining as an Auto Mechanic and Electrician for many years and was of the Baptist Faith. He loved nature especially Hummingbird Season and Loved and cared for his Family deeply.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Leda Lihme, Brothers Louis, Carl, William, Ray, Travis and Billy, Sisters Ruth Hicks, Anna Lewis and Ruby Morris.
Surviving are two daughters Jimmie Ruff and husband Billy of Denison, Patti Abernathy and husband Keith of Sherman and one son Tommy Johnson and wife Tonya of Celina, Texas. Grandchildren Sandi Tocquigny, Becky Madison and Lacy Proctor. Great Grandchildren Ashton and Jaiden Tocquigny and Christian Madison. Great Great Grandson Riley Proctor and Great Great Granddaughter Chasity Proctor. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service for James Johnson will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday afternoon January 15, 2013 at the Georgetown Cemetery in Pottsboro, Texas with the Reverend Kerry Groce of Mead Baptist Church officiating.
Military rites will be performed by the Texoma Honor Guard with Flag Folding by the Patriot Guards.
Houston (JR) Markham
Houston (JR) Markham a resident of Calera, Oklahoma passed from this life on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the age of 91 years 9 months and 23 days. He was born in Durant, Oklahoma on Friday, March 18, 1921 to Houston and Effie (Johnson) Markham. Houston married Hazel F. Simpson in Durant, Oklahoma on Saturday, December 29, 1945.
His Dad, Houston G. Markham, was injured in World War I and unable to work. So JR had to quit school to provide for his family. JR joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (WPA) in Wyoming in 1939 with his brother, George. During World War II, JR took a transport ship across the Atlantic to Africa. There were 40 ships in the fleet and he saw two of the ships collide. JR served in North Africa and Italy in the Army Air Corps as a mechanic and saw a lot of destruction in Europe. They arrived in Milano, Italy just after they had cut down Mussolini’s body from where he hung on his balcony. JR was sent to basic training for the frontline combat six weeks before the war ended. He was transferred to ground troops a day before VE so he never experienced the frontlines. The Lord was with him even then. After the war, he came home and married Hazel Simpson and farmed for several years. His farm was where the Choctaw entertainment complex is now. His favorite crop was peanuts. After several years of bad weather, he became a cabinet maker. In 1960, he took a mail order Television and Radio Repair course and repaired televisions in the evening and worked as a cabinet maker during the day. He was an honest man who believed your word was your bond. If he shook your hand you could take it to the bank. He was a dedicated father and wonderful grandfather. He was always there for his children. He will be dearly missed by all.
Houston is survived by hi; sons, William Markham and wife Diana of Colbert, Oklahoma and Michael and Jennifer Markham of Calera, Oklahoma; daughter, Sondra Jackman and husband Chuck of Watauga, Texas; brother, Bill Markham and wife Marie of Ft. Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Tommy Jackman and wife Kathy of Garland, Texas, Jamie Jackman and wife Becky of Kingston, Oklahoma, Chris Markham and wife Gena of Durant, Oklahoma, Melissa Markham of Colbert, Oklahoma, Nicole Markham-Rackley and husband Tyler of Durant, Oklahoma, Kimberly Markham of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Montana Markham of Durant, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Annie Johnson of Calera, Oklahoma; 12 great grandchildren.
Mr. Markham was preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Effie Markham; wife, Hazel Markham who passed away February 20, 2002; brothers, Charles and George Markham; sister, Lydia Whitmire.
Family Hour will be from 3-4:00 PM on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Holmes~Coffey~Murray Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma. A Funeral Service in his honor will be at 10:00 AM Monday, January 14, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Calera, Oklahoma with Rev. Jacob Toews officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery in Calera. Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy Jackman,Jamie Jackman, Chris Markham, Aaron Markham,Nicole Rackley and Tyler Rackley.
Services are under the direction of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, Durant, Oklahoma.
David "Pinky" Shires
(August 7, 1933 - December 29, 2012)
U.S. Veteran
David "Pinky" Shires a resident of Bokchito, Oklahoma passed from this life on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the age of 79.
He was born in Platter, Oklahoma to Glen Wilson and Georgia Doretha (Peppers) Shires on August 7, 1933. David married Peggy Barnard in Bonham, Texas on March 13, 1954.
Pinky served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a member of the Baptist faith and a carpenter by trade. Pinky enjoyed riding his horses and was a member of the Colbert Riding Club. He was often found attending rodeos and trail riding. Pinky was a cowboy whose greatest pleasure was caring for his cattle, and spending time with his horse and mules. He enjoyed watching old John Wayne movies.
Mr. Shires is survived by his wife, Peggy of the home; daughters, Dorothy Diane Valentin and husband Tony of Sherman, Texas, Rebecca Lynn Dupree and husband Ricky of Colbert, Oklahoma, Dorothy Lynn Key and husband Sam of Colbert, Oklahoma, and Alice Kay Weger of Durant, Oklahoma; daughter-in-law, Becky Anne Shires of Calera, Oklahoma; sons, Donald Joe Shires of Colbert, Oklahoma and Steven Danny Shires and wife Deborah of Calera, Oklahoma; sisters, Ora Della Woods of Denison, Texas, Lynda Kay Fulce of Denison, Texas and Janell Amos of Fayette, Missouri; brothers, James Galen Shires of Denison, Texas and Gayle Eugene Shires of Denison, Texas; 18 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Mr. Shires was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Georgia Shires; son, Glenn David Shires; grandparents, Della and George Peppers and Joe and Alice Shires; mother and father in law, Dan and Julie Barnard.
Family Hour will be from 7-8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 1, 2012 at the Holmes~Coffey~Murray Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma. A Funeral Service in his honor will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 2, 2012 at the Blue Baptist Church in Blue, Oklahoma with Rev. Norman Ford officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgetown Cemetery in Pottsboro, Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be Chance Shires, Jason Weger, Nate Burkhalter, Steve Mitchell, Daniel Key and Troy Shires. Honorary pallbearers will be Sammy Lynn Key, Glenn Kreed James Shires, Cody Shires, Tyler Nelson, Spencer Nelson, Carter Nelson, Bentley Bellew, A.J. Jones, Austin Jones, Aries Jones, Leon Nelson, Tyler Shires, Wyatt Ables, Colton Walker, Parker Weger, Drew Hawk, Landon McCrary.
Services are under the direction of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, Durant, Oklahoma.
James Dancer
James Dancer a resident of Durant, Oklahoma passed from this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the age of 83 years and 15 days. He was born in Justin, Texas to Dudley and Bessie (Gilbreath) Dancer on Christmas Day, December 25, 1929. James married Mary Latham in Bell Gardens, California on Tuesday, July 10, 1951 and were married for 61 years.
James served in the United States Air Force as a medic. He was a police office in Vernon, California and a Security Officer for Airajet. James was also a Special Agent of the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Durant, Oklahoma. James and wife Mary were the sole caregivers for their beloved son Kevin for the past 33 years; they were always ready to help someone who needed the use of the van that was designed to transport Kevin. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. But most of all he loved to get together with family about the olden days.
Mr. Dancer is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; son, Kevin Dancer of the home; brother, Jack Dancer of Stillwater, Oklahoma; grandson, James Aaron Dancer and wife Jaimie of Plano, Texas; great grandchildren, Zachary Gervenak of Plano, Texas and James William Dancer II of Plano, Texas; daughter-in-law, Robin Dancer of Denison, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Mr. Dancer was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Bessie Dancer; son, James David Dancer; brother, David Earl Dancer; sister, Mary Elizabeth “Peaches” Jones.
A Funeral Service in honor of James will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Durant, Oklahoma with Rev. James Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Boswell, Oklahoma.
Services are under the direction of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, Durant, Oklahoma.
Donalson Coolidge Clark
Donalson Coolidge Clark was born on March 6, 1925 in Gore, Ok.
He passed away at the age of 87 in Longview, TX. on Jan. 4, 2013.
A celebration of his life will be held at Abundant Life Temple in Durant, OK. on Jan. 12, 2013 at 2 p.m.
He is survived by his wife: Decie Hill, daughters: Kathy Smith and Stacy Ross, sons: Steve Clark, Dennis Clark, Gary Clark, Rick Clark and Donnie Clark. Many grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Sister: Molene Barker and brother Charlie Clark, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie Clark, Sr. and Addie Resecker Clark, brother: Lloyd Clark and sister Florene Sturm.
Dr. Clifton William Mangrum
Memorial services for Dr. Clifton William (C.W.) Mangrum, 69, of Durant, Ok., who passed away on Jan. 11, 2013 will be held Sat. Jan. 19, 2013. Arrangements are being handled by Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home.
Bruce Wayne Hodges
Bruce Wayne Hodges, 41, of Midlothian, TX passed away January 8, 2013 in Dallas, TX. He was born September 11, 1971 in Guymon, OK to Eddie Ray Hodges and MariVonne LeGrand. He attended school at Oklahoma State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University and University of Texas in Arlington, TX and worked as a System Engineer at Dell, Inc. He liked to ride motorcycles, traveling, race cars, and spending time with family.
He is preceded in death by all sets of grandparents, brother Anthony Hodges, and step-father Ernest Gobert.
He is survived by father Eddie Hodges of Ralph, AL, sisters; Cari Teegarden and husband of Ted of Borger, TX, Misty Roland and husband Chris of Durant, OK, Heather Hodges of Durant, OK, and Hollie Hodges of Valley View, TX, mother Marilyn Gobert of Kenefic, OK, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.
Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM in Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please donate to any cancer charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service in Durant, OK.
Larry Marris
Larry Marris, 53, of Durant, died January 15, 2013 in Oklahoma City.
Funeral services are pending with Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home.
