System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Robert G. Wade
To be with God and not with man was Robert G. Wade’s eternal plan.
So he closed his eyes and breathed his last.
All his pain and suffering is now all in the past.
He reached out and took an Angel’s hand.
Now he’s with "MOM" in the Promised Land.
So though we know we’ve shared his last mile.
We look toward heaven and try our very best to smile.
For he’s not lost to us forevermore.
We’ll meet again on the celestial shore.
So remember the good times, hold all those memories dear.
That’s the way we will always keep him near.
Funeral services for Seminole native Robert G. Wade are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Chesser officiating.
Interment is to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Seminole under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home, Wewoka.
Robert G. Wade went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006 at Parkland Manor Nursing Home in Prague. He was born July 17, 1934 in Seminole to Katie (Turner) Wade.
He spent most of his childhood in Seminole County and lived in the Wewoka area from 1973. He was employed at Big Yank, Inc. from 1973 until 1991.
His mom, Katie T. Bramblett; brothers, Leonard Williams, James Williams, J.T. Wade and Howard Thompson and sisters, Ruth Williams and Helen Neeley preceded him n death.
His children and their spouses survive him: Matt and Betsy Wade of Seminole, Brett and Tammy Wade of Konawa, Kelli and Steve Bryant of Wewoka and grandchildren, Jacee Wade, Cassie Wade, Shayla Wade, Austyn Wade, Morgan wade, Braxton Bryant, Carter Bryant, Adam Wilson, Christy Wilson, Lindsey Wilson, Brittany Bailey, Brooke Bryant and Alexis Bryant.
He would have welcomed his first great-grandchild, a girl, in November.
Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Marta Walker
Maud resident Marta Unita Walker, 97, passed from this life on Monday, July 10, 2006, at Seminole Estates Nursing Facility in Seminole, Oklahoma.
She was born March 22, 1909, in Brandsville, Mo., to William Lafayette and Eliza Belle (Moore) Parks.
She married Fred Ervin Walker on April 17, 1926, in Kiefer, Okla. Following their marriage they lived and worked in Cromwell, Struggleville, Fittstown, Beebe, Wewoka, and Bethany before retiring to Maud.
Her husband Fred was a loving husband who adored his wife. Often as they strolled down the streets, he would lean down to kiss her cheek. He stood a full foot over her yet gave her the nickname "Beartracks" even though her manner was very mild.
He had named her after a boss he had while working in the oilfield, "Beartrack Jones." He was a rough and tough man and nothing ever escaped his scrutiny. Fred also enjoyed telling people she had a good left hook.
The nickname stayed with her the rest of her life.
She was an excellent seamstress, having taught herself to sew at an early age, and received blue ribbons at Oklahoma State Fairs for her sewing.
Marta was able to attend school for only eight years, but when she was 65, she returned to school and earned her high school diploma. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Maud and had also been a member of the Delphian Study Club in Maud.
She loved her family and her God and as she grew older, her constant prayer was that she would not forget her God.
"Beartracks" is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 44 years in 1971; two sons-in-law, Farris Austin and Luther Harrison; one grandson, Jim Austin; one great-grandson, Matthew Austin; her brothers, Jimmy, Homer, Ned J. and Ted L. Parks; her sisters, Nina Parks, Marie Parks, Lurene Herion, Nada Dunbar, and Wilma Henson. She is also preceded in death by two special friends and neighbors, Al and Betty Knight.
She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters and their husbands: Frances Austin of Plainville, Kan.; Beth and Bill Shipman of Maud; and Ray and Mimi Lee of Maud.
Nine grandchildren and their spouses also survive Walker: Frank and Corrine Austin of Tustin, Calif.; Darrell and Nancy Austin of Fort Collins, Colo.; Steve and Alisa Austin Dreher of Plainville, Kan.; Walter and Namiqa Shipman of Big Spring, Texas; Bret Shipman of Maud; Douglas and Donna Harrison of Milledgeville, Ga.; Martin and Pam Harrison of Lincoln, Neb.; Jonathan and Leslie Harrison of Mission Viejo, Calif.; and Jeff Harrison of Knoxville, Tenn.
She is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006, at the Trinity Baptist Church in Maud. Rev. Wayne Taylor and Rev. Namiqa Shipman will officiate.
Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Mounds.
Services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home.
Plawie Walker
Funeral services and burial for Seminole native Plawie Walker are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Little Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Callaway-Smith –Cobb Funeral Home, Marlow, Okla.
Plawie Walker departed this life Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 after a good, long life of 92 years. She moved to Ft. Worth, Texas from Velma-Alma, Okla. five years ago to be close to her daughter and other family.
Plawie Myrtis Spoonemore was born June 7, 1914 in Seminole. There are a number of Spoonemore relatives in the Seminole County area.
She loved family get-togethers such as; birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and reunions. Plawie was known for her quick wit and joked with everyone to the very end.
In addition to faithful attendance and singing in choirs of Seminole, Del City, Velma and Alma Baptist churches she belonged to, she ministered as a volunteer at Falls Creek youth camps, vacation Bible schools and in many other ways.
She loved her family and her Lord Jesus. Plawie loved and supported missionaries at home and abroad.
Now, she sings in a heavenly choir, praising God and our Savior Jesus Christ.
Her husband of 47 years, Glenn F. Lane; second husband, Frank Walker; brother, George Spoonemore; sister, Myrtle Taylor and son, Gary Lane, preceded Plawie in death.
She is survived by daughter, Glenda McDonald and husband, Rosser, of Ft. Worth; daughter-in-law, Margaret Lane of Miami, Fla.; sister-in-law, Darla Spoonemore of Velma; stepdaughters and their families, Ann Coody of Lawton and Rosemary Greener of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Ronda Cooper, Rhonda Addison, Curtis McDonald, Renda Welch, Gennifer Briggs, Gary Lane and granddaughter, Melissa Lane; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Thomas E. Walker
Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Tommy Walker are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church.
Rev. Michael Vallandingham will officiate the service and Joe Vallandingham will officiate the interment at 2 p.m. in Oak Park Cemetery, Chandler.
Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.
Walker, 58, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006 in Shawnee. He was born Sept. 25, 1947 in Chandler to Morgan and Mary (Miller) Walker.
Tommy loved to fish and drive his Ford pickup, and also loved to spend time with his family.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wewoka and graduated in 1966 from Wewoka High School.
Tommy retired from Tinker Field after 36 years of service and was a member of the Methodist Men’s Prayer Group, the Wewoka Quarterback Club, First Baptist Church Choir and was a Sunday school teacher at Oakridge Nursing Home.
His father, Morgan Walker and brother, Johnny Ray Walker preceded him in death.
Surviving Tommy is his wife Elwanda of the home; mother Wanetta Walker of Chandler; sister and brother-in-law, Moretta and Jim Lucas of Agra; nephew Morgan Clayton Lucas of Stillwater; stepchildren, Jonathan and wife Tina Pennington of Tahlequah, David A. Pennington of Wewoka and Melody Maxwell and five grandchildren, Heath, Haley, Hunter, Kayla and Edward.
In addition special friends, Grace McMullen, Bertha Simpson, Martha Anderson, Nadine Henry, Jackie O’Brien, Carol Harris, Pat Comstock, Terry Bruner, Stanley Alexander, Paul Loeffelholz and the coffee drinkers at Roberts Drug Store and friends at Tinker Air Force Base survive him.
Pallbearers for the services will be David A. Pennington, Jonathan Pennington, Richard Jones, Edward Maxwell, Heath Pennington and Morgan Clayton Lucas. Honorary bearers will be the Methodist Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group.
James Wall
Graveside services for longtime Seminole businessman and co-founder of the Newton Wall Company, James Newton (Newt) Wall, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holdenville Cemetery.
The celebration of his remarkable life will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Seminole.
Services are under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Shawnee.
James Wall was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006. He died at home in Shawnee encircled by his loving family.
Newt was born Aug. 8, 1932 in Holdenville to Isaac Newton Wall and Maurine (Tucker) Wall. Both parents and two brothers, Harold and B.K., preceded him in death.
He leaves his cherished wife of 54 years, Mary Ellen (Ewing) Wall; daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Robert Cox of Norman, Nancy and John Vincent of Houston, Texas, Elizabeth Wall of Shawnee, Jamie and David Hammons of Shawnee and Amy and Daniel Coroama of Washington, Mo.
Other survivors are one sister, Charlotte Lowe and brother-in-law, Jim Lowe of Shawnee; longtime special family friend, Linda Stonecipher of Shawnee; sisters-in-law, Idamae Mattheyer of Stillwater and Francis Gillaspy of Shawnee and 11 nieces and nephews.
Also mourning him are 17 adoring grandchildren who he loved in return, Wes, Ben and Alyse Cox, Jonathan and Cameron Vincent, Julie and husband Chris Martin, Andy and wife Baylee Hammons, Nate, Libby, Kate, Trudy and Emma Hammons, Josiah, Emily, Matthew, Laura Beth and Joshua Coroama.
Among the others who will greatly miss him are numerous business associates, many longtime employees, Rivergate Alumni and multitudes of admiring friends.
Newt attended Holdenville Schools where he distinguished himself both in academics and sports.
He was named a high school All-American football player and was inducted in to the Holdenville Sports Hall of Fame.
He was president of his senior class and the student council. Newt attended East Central and Oklahoma Universities on football scholarships.
Newt joined the National Guard while still in high school and was called to active duty with the 45th Infantry Division to serve in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in September 1951.
His many successful business ventures commenced at the age of 10 with a newspaper
route. He also started what may be Oklahoma’s first fast food enterprise with a hamburger drive-in at the age of 17.
Newt Wall was the chairman of the Newton Wall Company, which he co-founded with his father and brothers. In 1954, when he joined the company, there were two stores, one in Shawnee and one in Stillwater.
The Newton Wall Co. stores are now in 28 locations in Oklahoma, Texas and Mississippi.
He was on the Board of Directors and was the principal stockholder of Vision Bank of Ada, Prague, Meeker and Durant.
Among his many charities and philanthropically interests is Oklahoma Baptist University; Seminole State College; Oh Be Joyful Church of Crested Butte, Colo.; Eagle Flight Ministries; Rivergate Men’s Retreat and individual college scholarships.
He served three terms on the Seminole State College Board of regents, two terms as president.
While he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Seminole, he served as deacon, Sunday school department director and held other offices.
He was currently a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church of Shawnee.
Newt founded both the Seminole Prayer Breakfast and Rivergate’s Men’s Retreat in 1983.
The purpose of Rivergate is to gather men around the person of Jesus Christ. Men are invited to attend the four-day sessions at random and by personal referral. They attend without costs.
Rivergate is celebrating its 23rd year and one of Newt’s greatest joys was to see the changed lives that came from Rivergate Retreats.
He was always the happiest when he was helping someone who needed a friend.
Casket bearers for the services will be his grandsons and the honorary bearers will be the men of Rivergate. They will also be officiating at the services.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Eagle Flight Ministries, P.O. Box 1247, Shawnee, OK 74802.
