Lt. Colonel Harry Edward Glasgow, Sr. was born April 4, 1923, in Healdton, Oklahoma, to Samuel and Zona (Brown) Glasgow.

His passions were being an airplane pilot, various sports and outdoor activities, teaching lessons and classic big bands.

Harry began his long career with the Army Air Corp, Air Guard and Air National Guard Reserve. He became a Pilot and started flying at age 20.

Harry was honored to fly P.O.W.'s back home; was on the National Rifle Team; participated in the 1,000-yard open site team; and held the State record for the largest deer in 1972, 21 points. He also enjoyed teaching the art of gun safety.

His math helped him obtain a position as an Industrial Engineer at Tinker AFB and to obtain knowledge to become a diesel mechanic. He had a brilliant mind.

Harry received medal's consisting of: AF Armed Forces Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, AF Combat Readiness Medal, American Campaign Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Victory Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and State National Guard Service Medal.

Honors include: Commodore of the Oklahoma Navy and  32nd Degree Mason.

Harry was a Chickasaw Native American and learned many of his hunting, trapping, and fishing skills from his Chickasaw grandfather early in life, which he has passed on to his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charlie Glasgow and Billy Glasgow; sister, Mary Lou Smith; and granddaughter, Dorothy Glasgow.

Harry is survived by wife, Ida Faye Glasgow of Elkwood Senior Living; daughters, Charlotte and husband, Gayle Bound of the home in Blanchard, Oklahoma, and Cheryl and husband, Jack George of Martinsburg, West Virginia; sons, Neil and wife, Debbie Glasgow of Burns Flat, Oklahoma, and Eddie and wife, Verna Glasgow of Ft. Worth, Texas; sisters, Jody Pekrul and Martha Colvin; brother, Robert Glasgow; grandchildren, Jacob and Rosa Dudgeon, Chris and Misty Dudgeon, Rebecca Dudgeon, Riley Bound, Jarod and Crystal Schneberger, Cory and Meredith Schneberger, Kyle Glasgow, April Glasgow, Kylie Glasgow, Chad Glasgow, and Brandi and Keith Banister; and 30 great-grandchildren.

Zettie Lee Jones, 80, passed away in Cordell, Oklahoma, on April 28, 2017. She was born in Thomas, Oklahoma, on August 6, 1936, to Gerhardt “Dutch” and Emma (Calkins) Lapel. Zettie was raised east of Thomas and attended Thomas schools, graduating in 1954. She received a Bachelor’s of Education from Southwestern State College in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and a Master’s of Education from the University of Oklahoma. Education was very important to Zettie as she continued to further her education to the point of being just one year away from earning her doctorate. She met Dale Jones at Springlake Church Camp, where she later married him on July 1, 1955. They made their home in Cordell, where they raised their two sons, Terry and Randy. Zettie started teaching in Cordell in 1970, where she taught Home Economics and Math and retired after 25 years of teaching in 1995. She positively impacted so many young lives with her dedication to teaching and is still very fondly remembered by so many. Beyond retirement, she continued to help others by teaching GED classes at night, as well as, teaching at the vo-tech in Burns Flat for several years. Zettie loved the farm and she really loved taking care of her cattle. She drove a tractor, took care of the cattle, and traveled from Texas to North Dakota, on wheat harvest. Zettie wasn’t only a great help during wheat harvest, she also made time to cook, drive a semi, and oversee the daily operations of the family. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and most of all being around family and friends. Zettie was preceded in death by her parents, Gerhardt “Dutch” and Emma (Calkins) Lapel; and she lost the love of her life, Dale Jones on March 1, 2017. She is survived by two sons, Terry Jones and wife, Donna of Cordell, and Randy Jones of Cordell; and four extraordinary grandchildren, Jessica Handy and husband, Anthony of Weatherford, Oklahoma, and their children, Haley, Tyler, Nathan, Camden, and Statham; Lindsey Dangkau and husband, George of Anadarko, Oklahoma, and their daughter, Hannah; Michael Martin and his children, Kayda and Madison of Del City, Oklahoma; and Allen Martin of Dill City and his children, Ashley and Bryanna. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 1, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Cordell, Oklahoma. Services were under the direction of Kiehn-Varner Funeral Home in Cordell, Oklahoma.

Funeral Services for Trecia Harper, 58, Cordell resident, were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in the Church of Christ, Clinton, Oklahoma, officiated by Pat Peters and H.L. Shirey. Burial concluded in the Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell, Oklahoma, under the direction of the Kiesau- Lee Funeral Home. Trecia Lee (Moore) Harper was born in Dallas, Texas, June 17, 1958, and passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, in her Cordell home. Before moving to Cordell with her parents, Pat and Kyle Moore, she lived in De Queen, Arkansas. She graduated from Cordell High School and attended Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond. In 1978, Trecia married Jackie Harper and they made their home in Cordell before moving south of Cordell where she became an integral part of their farming operation. In addition, she became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and served with the Cordell AmAmbulance Service, owned and operated Cordell Flower Boutique for several years, and taught at the Western Technology Center in the Culinary Arts Department. Trecia was an active member of the Clinton Custer Avenue Church of Christ. She often taught Sunday School and worked with Vacation Bible School and youth groups. Trecia enjoyed singing and led a quartet which sang at events and recorded under the name of The Midnight Belles. Cordell Rotary Club, the Cordell Chamber of Commerce, and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau were among Trecia’s interests. In 1998, she and Jackie were honored as the Washita Farm Family of the Year. She served as President of the Washita Women’s Farm Bureau and became active in promoting agriculture. After the 2001 Cordell tornado, she provided leadership with the Church of Christ relief effort to provide meals and supplies to families who had been affected, as well as crews who had come to the area to work. Trecia was preceded in death by her father, Kyle Moore. She is survived by her husband, Roy Jackson “Jackie” Harper; her mother, Pat Moore; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Steve Gathers; son and daughter- in-law, Kyle and Bonnie Harper; grandchildren, Taryn and Hunter Gathers; two sisters, Jennifer Lemons and Penny Leija; a brother, David Smothers; and other family members and many friends.

Jess Black passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice on May 14, 2017, at the Clinton Veterans Center. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico, to Bill and Nettie Black, and had five sisters and four brothers, who preceded him in death. Jess and Marie Hulin married and lived in Clovis, New Mexico, and Sunray, Texas, before moving their family to California, where he joined the service. After being honorably discharged from the Navy they moved to Elk City and Jess was the manager of the John Deere Implement Co., until embarking on a new venture in the "oil business" that took them to Casper, Wyoming. In a couple of years he, along with his brother Howard, operated and owned a Texaco service station, until moving to Cheyenne, Oklahoma, to try his hand at ranching for about seven years before moving to Burns Flat, Oklahoma. He then became sales manager for the Houston Hulin Implement Co. in Cordell, until he retired. In his retirement, Jess enjoyed wood working, playing golf, and keeping his yard in tip-top condition while visiting with neighbors and friends. Jess and Marie recently celebrated their 79th wedding anniversary and were honored at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Burns Flat. Jess is survived by his wife, Marie; three daughters and their husbands, Dixie and John McLemore of Casper, Wyoming; Rita and Ron Garner of Burns Flat, Oklahoma; and Jana Lopez of Westminster, Colorado; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested a donation be made to the Russell-Murray Hospice Care in Oklahoma City, or the Clinton Veterans Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Floy Norene Lawson, age 86 of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away May 8, 2017, in Cordell. She was born on January 14, 1931, in Cordell, to Thomas Nathanial and Ruby Rose (Downs) Scoggin. On April 24, 1961, Norene married Ernest Albert Lawson, Jr., in Sinton, Texas. They moved to Pack Saddle, Oklahoma, and Ernest worked in the Oilfield. After several years in Western Oklahoma they moved their family to Prague, and started their own business called WESCO. From Prague they moved to Enid and then on to Watonga, where Ernest worked for Johnson Construction for 30 years. Norene worked as an accountant and a beautician, owning her own beauty shop in Hobart and later in Cordell for several years. Her survivors include son, Trey Lawson; son, Spencer Lawson and wife, Amy; daughter, Wendy Rogers; brother, Lenny Dunn and wife, Sharon; sister, Joy Hoover; sister, Sherri Dunn; grandchildren, Ashley Lawson, Zachary and Michelle Duke, Shayna Ernst, Rocky Rogers II, Brooklyn and Austin Burkeen; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Kevin, Zach, Gloriana, Ava, Amari, Ayva and Adaline; other family members; and many friends. Norene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Tommy. Visitation for Norene was held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on both Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12. Funeral services were held on May 13, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at the 4th & College Church of Christ in Cordell, interment followed at Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell. Services were under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Cordell. An Online Guestbook is available at www.rayandmarthas.com.

Funeral services for Viola Moser, 91, Clinton resident, were held on Monday, May 15, 2017, in the Peace Lutheran Church in Bessie, Oklahoma, officiated by Rev. Jerry Lamb. Burial followed in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Viola Katherine (Dick) Moser was born March 29, 1926, to Gottfred and Anna (Friedrich) Dick in Clinton, Oklahoma, and passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, in the Methodist Health Care Center in Clinton, Oklahoma. Viola was raised in Washita County, on the family farm. She attended the Malson Country School, and later graduated from Clinton High School in 1943. She married Gentry Moser on May 5, 1946, in Bessie. They made Clinton their home. Viola kept the books for Moser Auto Parts for over 50 years. She was a longtime faithful and active member of the Peace Lutheran Church, where she was the pianist and organist, for over 25 years. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Harvey Donald Dick and Paul Dick. She is survived by two sons, Wil Moser, and Darrel Moser and wife, Vicki, all of Clinton; and a brother, Gilbert Dick, of Clinton; six grandchildren, Charlie Moser, Lori Paris, Ami Needham, Mandi Leonard, Tamie Moser and Brian Schulz; and nine great-grandchildren, Rex Paris, Ellen Paris, Mattie Ryan, Jackson Needham, Gentry Needham, Eli Schulz, Benjamin Schulz, Dillon Schulz, and Lucas Schulz.

Vickie Jan Celsor, 75, of Sentinel, Oklahoma, passed away on May 18, 2017. She was born on June 9, 1941, to Raymond and Evelyn Joy (Keas) Farris in Elk City, Oklahoma. She attended Port High School and graduated in 1958. Vickie married the love of her life, Carl Dean Celsor, in 1957 at the Sentinel First Baptist Church, where they both were members. They had four children, Carl Scott, Ron Farris, Joe Bill and Samuel Raymond and in 1976, they gained two more children, Shelly Dawn Stowers and Gunar Eugene Stowers. Carl Dean and Jan spent their entire lives in the community of Sentinel. Jan loved being a mother, wife, grandmother and friend. In the early years of their marriage, Jan did it all. She cared for her children and worked alongside Carl Dean on the farm and did everything from driving tractors to bringing meals. In her later years, she loved spending her time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren; their friends and family; and traveling with Carl Dean. Jan was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bette Ann Stowers and husband, Gene of Sentinel. Jan’s survivors include her husband, Carl Dean Celsor; six children; Carl Scott Celsor and wife, Pauline of Yukon, Oklahoma; Ron Farris Celsor and wife, Sheila of Sentinel, Oklahoma; Shelly Dawn Miller, of Lewisville, Texas; Joe Bill Celsor and wife, Joy of Sentinel, Oklahoma; Gunar Eugene Stowers and wife, Bliss of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and Samuel Raymond Celsor and partner, Kassie Bourland of Sentinel, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren; Chelsea Celsor Smith and husband, Brady of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Brittney Elyse Sites and husband, Cade of Sentinel, Oklahoma; Denton Dean Celsor and wife, Melissa of Sentinel, Oklahoma; Brody Farris Celsor and wife, Lauren of Sentinel, Oklahoma; McKenna Sage Celsor and Fiancé, Hunter Kliewer of Dill City, Oklahoma; Samantha Brooks Miller of Wichita Falls, Texas; Jett Thomas Miller of Lewisville, Texas; Christopher Lake Celsor of Beijing, China; Olivia Drue Celsor of Yukon, Oklahoma; Gage Thomas Stowers of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Aubrey Rae Stowers of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and five great grandchildren; Elliot Lowry Smith, Vivian Elaine Smith, Wilder Farris Celsor, Anson Cade Sites, Adeline Ann Kliewer and Natalie Jo Celsor. Funeral services were held for Vickie Jan Celsor on Monday, May 22, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Sentinel, Oklahoma. Burial was at the Sentinel Cemetery under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Sentinel, Oklahoma.

Funeral services for Erna Bell Davis, 96, Cordell resident will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Clinton First Mennonite Church, with Reverend Daniel Mosburg, officiating. Burial will conclude in the Herold Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Erna Pankratz Davis, was born on Easter morning, March 27, 1921, on the family farm N.E. of Cordell, to Otto and Bertha (Schmidt) Pankratz. She could only speek German until she started at the Flynn School. After grade school she attended Cordell High School. After graduating from high school she attended Keens Business School in Clinton. As a teenager she worked on the family farm, caring for the chickens, milking cows, and most of the time drove the tractor, continuing to plow the fields until about six years ago. Erna was baptized at the Harold Mennonite Church. She married Thurman “Jelly” Davis on February 9, 1944, in Cordell. Two weeks after being married on February 22, 1944, Thurman was drafted in the Navy. When Thurman was discharged he returned to Clinton to be with his wife and family. They raised three sons, Gary Wayne, Lyndon Ray, and Randall Eugene. In 1949, she gave birth to twin boys Lynn and Dale, who were stillborn. During her life she was a home maker, cub scout leader, and she worked at the Clinton schools as an aide, recess monitor, and a safety crosswalk guard. Then she was a merchandiser for Hallmark, placing cards at Homeland, K-Mart, Wal- Mart, then ended with Dollar General. Erna also enjoyed crocheting. During this time she also helped her husband on the farm. Her son Lyndon, as a small child, has worked on the family farm and continues today. Thurman passed away on December 22, 2007, in Clinton. Erna passed away Friday morning on May 19, 2017, in the Cordell Christian Home. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thurman Davis; infant twin boys, Dale and Lynn Davis; and son, Gary Davis. She is survived by two sons, Lyndon Davis and wife, Terri of Cordell, and Randy Davis of Moore, Oklahoma; daughter-in-law, Mrs. (Gary) Brenda Davis of Dewey, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Kenneth Arthur Keil, age 66, died on May 17, 2017, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kenneth was born on July 25, 1950, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Elwin and Hazel (Bradford) Keil and was raised in the Clinton, Oklahoma area. He attended Clinton schools, graduating in 1968. Kenneth married Mary Beth Meget on July 5, 1968, in Clinton, Oklahoma. They moved to Cordell in the late 1960’s where they made their home and raised their children. Kenneth was employed as a project manager for Nabors Drilling. He enjoyed going on family vacations. Kenneth also enjoyed older cars and collecting guns. He was an avid listener of classic rock and could name the band or singer to countless songs. His priority was his family but he also loved spending time with his friends. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Keil of the home; daughter, Kenda Lichtenwalter of Rochester, Minnesota; son, Phillip Keil and wife, Julianne of Sulphur, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Blane and Parker Lichtenwalter and Emily and D.J. Tomczyk; sister, Phyllis Hobbs of Clinton, Oklahoma; and brother, Jerry Keil and wife, Debbie of Clinton, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwin and Hazel Keil.

Wes Segler, age 46, of Burns Flat, Oklahoma, passed away after a courageous battle against cancer, Friday, May 19, 2017, at the Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Wesley was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 8, 1970. He is the son of Orval and Susie Segler. Wes had a heart as big as the state he was born in and had the capacity to have a lot of love for a lot of people. He did not have the capacity to say no to anyone. His life was lived to the fullest and there were a lot of rough spots on the road but he was always ready to take the trip. It didn’t matter when or where, Wesley would be on his way if you needed him. He loved his trucks, his dogs and his bike no matter how much trouble they gave him. If he wasn’t fishing, he was working on vehicles. His spare time was full of friends and family and a little bit (lot) of orneriness. Many hours were spent “Cussin and Discussin” in the shop. So many projects were started and “in theory” should have turned out. There are many opinions and feelings for Wes but no one could deny the fact that he was larger than life and lived it to the fullest. Wes leaves behind three ? [sic] daughters, parents, Orval and Susie Segler of Hobart, Oklahoma, one brother, Sunny Segler and wife Karen of Dill City, Oklahoma, sister, Peggy Kubitscheck of Elk City, Oklahoma, Angela and husband, Chad Tipps of Piqua, Ohio, nephews, C.J. and Aric Tipps, Dakota Kubitscheck, and nieces, Jessica Reinschmidt, Kaitlin Segler, and Kyrie Tipps and a host of other relatives. He was proceeded in death by a brother, Orval and one nephew, Buddy Segler. Wes was loved and will be missed by so many. Clear skies and open roads for you brother.

A memorial celebrating the life of Jess Black will be held at the Burns Flat Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Saturday, May 27, at 11:00 a.m. 

Howard C. Richey born on August 22, 1926, in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, to Howard and Grace Richey. He passed away from this life on May 5, 2017. Howard was raised on a small farm at Cloud Chief and was always working hard. He attended high school at Lake Valley, Oklahoma, and played basketball and baseball while in school. Howard graduated high school in 1944, shortly afterwards he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and then was drafted into the Army. While in the service he traveled to England and was stationed in Alaska and Japan. After the service he entered college at South Western State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and graduated in 1950. He taught school and coached for 34 years in Oklahoma, Texas, and California. In 1966 he married Marilyn Hardwick. In their 50 years of marriage they took many trips around the country and overseas, always having a great time. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; his parents; and his brother, Robert (Bob) Richey. Howard is survived by his sister, Mary Ruth Duvall of Borger, Texas; two nieces and two nephews, Alan Richey of George Town, Texas, Cheryl Richey of Louisville, Texas, David Duvall of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, and Suzanne Duvall of Borger Texas; step-daughter, Marsha Hardwick Harris Snow of Hemet, California; and stepson, Ross Hardwick of Captain Cook, Hawaii. The family would like to thank Dr. Ron and Carolyn Tyler of Camarillo, California, for being such great friends to Howard and Marilyn. Thank you for your love and support. A visitation was held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., a funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., at Miller-Jones Mortuary; 1501 W. Florida Ave. Hemet, California 92543. Burial followed at Riverside National Cemetery; 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, California 92518 at 1:00 p.m. For further information, please contact: Miller-Jones Mortuary (951) 658-3161.

Funeral services for Betty Jo Borchers, 85, Bessie resident will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in the Kiesau Memorial Chapel, officiated by Reverend Harold Goldmann. Burial will conclude in the Union Hatchett Cemetery in Bessie, Oklahoma, under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Betty Jo (Lee) Borchers was born July 7, 1931, to William and Della (Crow) Lee in Clinton, Oklahoma, and passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at her rural Bessie home. She was raised and attended school in Clinton. She married Paul Borchers in May of 1948. They made their home in the Bessie area where they farmed for many years. Besides helping her husband on the farm she joined him in operating the General Mills Elevator in Bessie for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Nancy Borchers; and three sisters, Flossie Smith, Bonnie Daughtrey, and Sybil Johnson. She was a member of the Baptist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Red Hatters. She is survived by four daughters, Paula McKee and husband, Bill of Guthrie, Debbie Payton of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Sherri Goeringer and husband, Leo of Bessie, and Patti Parker and husband, Keith of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a sister-in-law, Wilma Lantz; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas. Texas 75231 or you may call to make a donation: 1-800-242- 8721.

Elby L. Tramell was born December 17, 1944, in Sentinel, Oklahoma, to Hayden and Juanita (Morrow) Tramell. He passed away at the age of 72 in Cordell. Elby was raised in Sentinel, attended school, and graduated from Sentinel High School. Elby was married to Sharon Kimmel on December 31, 1971, in Hobart, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Sentinel Round-Up Club, and some of his fondest memories were on the back of a horse. He was a farmer, raised cattle, and had some of the best fishing ponds around. In addition to farming, Elby worked for Washita County as a road grader, and retired in 2005. Survivors include two Sons, Gaylond Tramell and wife Cindy of Coatsville, Pennsylvania, and Justin Tramell and wife Kaki of Cordell; Grandchildren; Kyle Tramell and wife Marresha of Hobart; Alexandria Tramell of Sentinel; Gage Coughlan and Audrey Coughlan of Cordell; two Brothers, Dana Tramell of Union City, and Gary Tramell and wife Margaret of El Reno; Brotherin- law; JT Reese and wife Teri of Post, Texas. Elby was preceded in death by his wife Sharon in 2016, his parents, and brother Wayne Tramell. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at 11th Street Church of Christ, Sentinel, Oklahoma. Burial was at the Sentinel Cemetery, under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Sentinel, Oklahoma

Funeral services for Joyce Darlene Hinz, 80, Corn resident will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 2, 2017, in the Corn Mennonite Brethren Church, officiated by Reverend Ken Gardner. Burial will conclude in the Bergthal Cemetery northwest of Corn, Oklahoma, under the direction of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Joyce Darlene (Vogt) Hinz was born on September 1, 1936, to Lizzie (Kliewer) Vogt and J.J., Vogt in Washita County Oklahoma and passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017, in the Corn Heritage Village in Corn, Oklahoma. Joyce grew up in the Corn area being the youngest of seven children, having five brothers and one sister. She attended Springfield school and later graduated from Corn High School in 1954. During her high school years, she participated in softball and basketball at Corn High School. Some of her fondest memories were of being a four year letterman on the basketball team. Her only complaint came during her freshman year, when she thought she should be a starter and have increased playtime, but since her brother was her coach that didn’t happen. She said in the confines of her home when she confronted her brother, the coach, he did actually agree with her but because she was an underclassman he told her that he couldn’t start her and keep peace on the team. On September 5, 1954, she married Jim Hinz in the Corn Mennonite Brethren Church. She was baptized in the Bergthal Church on September 27, 1959. After she and Jim married they lived in the Liberal, Kansas area for a short while before returning to the Corn area to begin a career in farming. They soon began an auction business which has become known as the Hinz Auctioneers. To this marriage three children were born Debra Gaye (Debbie) Hinz Zahorsky, Jimmie Dale Hinz, and Terri Dawn Hinz Weichel During her adult life, Joyce worked hard to help manage the family business, being present at most every auction. On any given day you may find her taking a meal to the wheat field, working at one of the auctions, enjoying a game of gold, cooking or baking, driving many miles to watch a grandchild playing a sports game, or dropping everything to play a game of Old Maid with the grandkids. Joyce is survived by her husband, Jim; her children, Debbie and her husband, Steve Zahorsky of Weatherford; Jimmie Hinz and wife, Nancy of Corn; and Terri and her husband, Tom Weichel of Lucas, Texas; grandchildren, Kyle Zahorsky and wife, Meredith of Flower Mound, Texas; Taylor Zahorsky Forester and husband, David of Norman, Oklahoma; Brandon Hinz and wife, Lexi of Weatherford, Oklahoma; Courtney Hinz Bryan and husband, Dewrell also of Weatherford, Oklahoma; John Weichel, Emilly Weichel, Lizzie Weichel, and Annie Weichel all of Lucus, Texas; and great grand-children Ellie, Benjamin, and Caroline Forester, Max and Molly Zahorsky, Joe and Jett Hinz, and Gavin and Riley Bryan. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.J. and Lizzie Vogt; her sister, Clara Vogt Johnson; and her brothers Alfred Vogt, Jake Vogt, Paul Vogt, Ivan Vogt, and Jim Vogt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Corn Heritage Village Nursing Home or to the Bergthal Mennonite Cemetery fund through the Bank of the West in Clinton, Oklahoma

Alice Goeringer, 95, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Corn Heritage Village in Corn, Oklahoma. She was born in Kansas and later moved with her family to the Bessie area when she was still a young girl. Alice lived in the area for the rest of her life, except for the time she spent attending and graduating from Hill’s Business College in Oklahoma City. She married Ervin Goeringer in 1945. Alice worked in the Washita County Clerk’s office for many years. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time cooking, painting, quilting, and working on woodcrafts with her husband. She was an active and faithful member of Peace Lutheran Church for many years, helping with many committees and events. Alice was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Goeringer; sisters, Ruth Sanders, Thelma White, and Florence Ware; and brother, Walter Baumgart. Alice is survived by her son, Douglas Goeringer of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughter, Gretchen Holman and husband, Randy of Sun Lakes, Arizona; four grandchildren, Zak Goeringer, Brett Goeringer and wife, Lauren; Bryan Holman and wife, Alia; Christopher Holman and wife, Marley; and Erica Zuhr; and five great- grandchildren, Sebastian Landa, Lincoln Goeringer, Grant Holman, Layla Holman, Lennox Holman, and Lena Holman. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017, from noon until 8:00 p.m., and Friday, June 2, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Bessie at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 3, under the direction of Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home, Cordell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or Corn Heritage Village. The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and staff of Corn Heritage Village, Dr. Jonathan Long, and Shepherd Hospice for the kindness and wonderful care given to Alice over many years.

Dale Edward Kautz was born on January 4, 1942, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Le Roy and Ruth Mildred Kautz, and went to his eternal reward on May 23, 2017, at the Corn Heritage Village in Corn, Oklahoma, at the age of 75 years, four months and 19 days. At an early age, Dale's parents moved to Nicoma Park, Oklahoma. Dale completed his public schooling at Choctaw, Oklahoma, graduating from high school in 1960. He served his country in the National Guard from roughly 1965 to 1976. In 1973, he was united in marriage to Elaine Hinds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. To this union, one son was born. He and Elaine moved to Cordell, Oklahoma, in 1974, at which time, Dale became employed by Billy Young Construction. After some time, he went to work for Harlan, his father- in-law, taking care of the family farm and cattle. Dale continued this career as long as his health permitted. He was a member of the NRA. He was also a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Cordell. Dale greatly enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Ruby and Harlan Hinds; and brother, James "Jim" Kautz. Dale’s survivors include his wife, Elaine of the home; son, Damon Kautz and wife, Crystal of Cordell; daughter, Traci and family; brother, Harvey and wife, Vicki of Oklahoma City, and their family; brother-in-law, Greg Hinds and wife, Kim of Mustang, Oklahoma, and their children, Nikki, Jayme and husband, Jeremy and Matt and wife, Amy; seven grandchildren, Jadyn, Makenzie, Merritt, Macey, Madison, Matthew, and Maddox; many other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, and 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2017. A graveside service to honor Dale was held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell, under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home.

Billy Rex Kissner was born on October 4, 1935, and passed away on June 1, 2017. He was the son of Carl Kissner and Lavada Peeler. Billy passed away peacefully in a Yukon nursing home. He was born in Cordell and went to both North and South Schools. Along with his parents, Billy was proceeded in death by his son Terry Haslam Sr.; brother Eddie Kissner; and Sister Margaret Brown. Billy is survived by his daughter, Lonna Haslam and children; children of deceased son, Terry Haslam Sr.; Rachel Baker, Joe Haslam, and Terry Haslam Jr; brother, Sammie Kissner, Whitney, Texas; half sister, Patty Albert (Chuck), Ohio; nephew, Roger Kissner and several other nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, at the Judah House of Praise, 600 South Magnolia in Cordell. For more info email: dlkm2017@gmail.com.

Robin M. Gray, 55, of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away on June 1, 2017, in Clinton, Oklahoma. He was born on February 16, 1962, to Alvin and Betty (McClung) Gray in Hobart. He grew up in Lone Wolf and Dill City and attended Dill City High School. He married Tammy Lowry in 1985, and to this union they had two daughters. He married Susan Giblet in Vernon, Texas, in 1998, and to this union they had one son. Robin worked many years at the Farmer’s Coop in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, and several years at Pop and Sons Insulation in Clinton, Oklahoma, as an installer before becoming disabled in 2009. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved listening to music, especially Kidd Rock and Johnny Cash. He enjoyed collecting, not just one thing but many things. Most of all, Robin enjoyed being with family and friends. Robin was preceded in death by his father, Alvin, in 1995. He is survived by his mother; Betty Sparks of Cordell; two daughters; Megan Hale of Cordell, and April Gray of Cordell; one son; Dalton Gray of Cordell; grandchildren; Jace and Noah, sisters; Connie Thompson and husband, Joe of Cordell, Pam Gray of Cordell, brothers; Larry Gray and wife, Ethel of Rocky, David Gray and wife, Kari of Cordell, Dennis Gray of Lawton, a host of dear nieces and nephews, friends, and his very best friend Dudley Simpson. A graveside service was held Monday, June 5, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at the Lonestar Cemetery in Rocky, Oklahoma. Under the direction of Kiehn-Varner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Cordell.

David Lee Jones 63, of Cordell, was born in Anthony, Kansas, to Richard and Ann (Buhrman) Jones and passed away May 31, 2017. As a child David’s family moved to Oklahoma and settled in Cordell. David attended school and graduated from Cordell High School. He married Valerie Merritt and to this union two children were born. David was a salesman for COORS and received recognition as Salesman of the Year. Later he owned and operated the Bessie Y, until the expansion of the 183  Highway caused him to shut the doors. He loved to camp, fish, and was an avid outdoors man. He never missed his yearly trip to Canton Lake for the Walleye Fishing Tournament. It really didn't matter where David was he could always find someone to talk to and always had a story to tell. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ann Jones. Survivors include son; William and wife, Melissa Jones of Florida; daughter; Crystal and husband, Jay Engle of Florida; brother; Mark Garrison and wife, Carrie of Cordell; sister; Cindy Norris and husband, Paul of Cordell; grandchildren, nephews, a niece and numerous friends. Services for David Lee Jones will be held at a later date. Selected services will be handled through Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Cordell, Oklahoma.