Ramona Opal (Baker) Herren was born on June 2, 1916, to Louisa (Whitworth) Baker and Ralph Baker in Enid, Oklahoma. She was born two months early at a time when premature babies had a very low chance of survival. There were no incubators in those days, so they laid her in a shoebox and kept her warm in the bread warmer compartment of the kitchen stove. Ramona not only survived, but thrived. Ramona spent her childhood in Carmen, Oklahoma, and graduated from Carmen High School in 1934. She continued her education at Northwestern Oklahoma Teachers College (now NWOSU) in Alva graduating with a degree in Elementary Education in 1938. She enrolled at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, majoring in Administration at the grade school level. Ramona married Ralph L. Herren on July 20, 1941, in Alva. To this union two sons were born, Ralph L. Herren II (R. L.) and Rex E. Herren, in  Cherokee. After college, Ramona began her lifelong career as an educator. Her first teaching assignments were in in Driftwood, Waynoka, and Cherokee, Oklahoma. She left education for a short time to move to Michigan to be with Ralph while he was in training for the United States Army Military Police (MP) during WWII. Ramona spent many years serving as teacher and later as principal in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, where her husband was a professor at Northern Oklahoma College. Her formal career in education ended in 1979, after 35 years of helping young people achieve their goals in life. Ralph and Ramona moved back to Cherokee in 1979. Her informal career included travels across the country and around the world, including a trip through the Panama Canal. She traveled to every continent except Australia and Antarctica. She loved painting ceramics and pictures, sewing, cooking, writing and many other crafts. She excelled in all she did, winning many blue ribbons at the County Fair in gardening and canning. Ramona was active in the First Christian Church Women’s Fellowship and her sorority, Delta Kappa Gamma. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandkids, taking them on trips and spending summers with them on the farm. Ramona departed this life on May 27, 2017, in Norman, Oklahoma, just a few days short of her 101st birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Rex; grandparents, A.T. and Hattie Whitworth; great granddaughter, Dacia Parnell; her brothers, Willford Baker, Louis Baker, and Leslie Baker; and her sisters, Elnor (Baker) Daily and Evelyn (Baker) Pennington. She is survived by her son, R. L. and wife, Margaret; brother, Richard Baker; sister, Helen Koehn; daughter-in-law, Annette; grandchildren, Trey and wife, Mary; Michelle and husband, Keith; Jeff and fiancé, Jill; Andrea and husband, Chet; Beth and husband, Dutch; Cherie and husband, Ben; David and wife, Heather; Emilee and husband, Josh; Felice and husband, Aaron; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Grady, Jacob, Michael, Jessie, Rae Lynne, Jeremy, Caleb, Wesley, Ethan, Lily, Annabelle, Drew, Raigan, Gretta, and Riley Ramona; great-great-grandchildren, Aubree, Addie, Jalynne and Tripp. Honorary casket bearers were her grandchildren, Trey Herren, Michelle Vick, Jeff Herren, Andrea Horn, Beth Smith, Cherie Herren, David Herren, Emilee Bailey, Felice Palacios and longtime family friends, Ron Allison and T. J. Allison. Casket bearers were Keith Vick, Chet Horn, Dutch Smith, Ben Dunham, Josh Bailey and Aaron Palacios. Celebration of Life Service for Ramona was Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at Cherokee First Christian Church with Reverend Tom Stanley officiating. Burial was in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements were by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Cherokee. Visitations were on Friday at 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., with family present, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to NWOSU General Scholarship Fund through the funeral home.

Carl Dean Celsor, 80, of Sentinel, Oklahoma, passed away on May 29, 2017. He was born on June 10, 1936, to Carl and Mahdeen (Gold) Celsor in Sentinel, Oklahoma. He attended Sentinel High School and graduated in 1954. He married the love of his life, Vickie Jan (Farris) 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. Carl Dean was a devoted husband to Jan and father to his children. He followed in his father's footsteps and began farming at an early age. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family and his work ethic was something to be revered. When it came to farming, he was a wealth of information, and he gladly imparted this knowledge to his children and grandchildren. Carl Dean was his family's patriarch; he loved his family and mentored, shaped and guided them, his qualities are mirrored in his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed watching Oklahoma sports, and later in life, traveling with Jan and their family and friends and visiting his sons at the farm. Carl Dean was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Carl Dean's survivors include his six children; Carl Scott Celsor and wife, Pauline of Yukon; Ron Farris Celsor and wife, Sheila of Sentinel; Shelly Dawn Miller of Lewisville, Texas; Joe Bill Celsor and wife, Joy of Sentinel; Gunar Eugene Stowers and wife, Bliss of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Samuel Raymond Celsor and partner, Kassie Bourland of Sentinel; 11 grandchildren, Chelsea Celsor Smith and husband, Brady of Oklahoma City; Brittney Elyse Sites and husband, Cade of Sentinel; Denton Dean Celsor and wife, Melissa of Sentinel; Brody Farris Celsor and wife, Lauren of Sentinel; McKenna Sage Celsor and Fiancé, Hunter Kliewer of Dill City; Samantha Brooks Miller of Lewisville, Texas; Jett Thomas Miller, of Lewisville, Texas; Christopher Lake Celsor, of Beijing, China; Olivia Drue Celsor, of Yukon; Gage Thomas Stowers, of Winston- Salem, North Carolina; Aubrey Rae Stowers, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; six greatgrandchildren, Elliot Lowry Smith, Vivian Elaine Smith, Wilder Farris Celsor, Anson Cade Sites, Natalie Jo Celsor, and Adeline Ann Kliewer. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Sentinel, Oklahoma Burial was held at the Sentinel Cemetery, under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Sentinel.

B.A. Morris, Jr, 90, Burlington, died at the Sunset Manor in Waverly on June 7, 2017. B.A. was born on July 1, 1926, near Cowden, Oklahoma, to Brooks Anderson and Emily Izetta Emerson Morris. B.A. grew up in Cowden and graduated from Cowden High School. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. After his discharge, he lived in Oklahoma for one year, then in 1947, he moved to the Chanute, Kansas, area. Finally, in 1999, he moved to Burlington. He had been a resident of Sunset Manor for the past two years. B.A. received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Sociology from Pittsburg State University. On February 20, 1945, he married Vileta Berniece Houk, in San Bernardino, California. She died on January 15, 2003. B.A. was also preceded in death by his parents, a son, Richard Morris, a brother, Alvin Morris, and a grandson, Lance Holloway. B.A. is survived by his sons, Robert “Gene” Morris of Nacogdoches, Texas; and Charles Morris and his wife, Diana of Burlington; a daughter, Sheila Conn and her husband, Russ of Brandon, Pennsylvania; a brother, Raymond Morris and his wife, Juanita of Oklahoma City; nine grandchildren, nine great - grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Jones Funeral Home, in Burlington, Kansas. The family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m., until service time. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Sunset Manor Nursing Home, and may be sent in care of Jones Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Burlington, Kansas 66839.

Jimmie Dale Britton, 70, of Sentinel, Oklahoma, passed away on June 8, 2017. He was born on June 15, 1946, to Jimmie and Madge (Cheryl) Britton in Truman, Arkansas. Jimmie married Carla Hardwick on February 20, 1973, and she preceded him in death on July 29, 2011. He was on a softball league and a fireman for the Sentinel Fire Department. In his spare time he loved to go fishing, but most of all he loved his family. Jimmie will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Survivors include a Son, Jeffrey Britton and wife, Melinda of Salisbury, North Carolina; two brothers, Marcus King of California and Chuck King of California; four grandchildren, Caleab, Ethan, Jaxon and Wesley; one great grandchild, Jace; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Sentinel Cemetery, under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Sentinel, Oklahoma.

Wilbur Adrian Hawkins, 93, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2017. He was the last of ten, born on April 22, 1924, to William Gibbons and Neoma (Colwell) Hawkins in Mountain View, Oklahoma. Wilbur grew up and attended school at Spring Creek Country School until his eighth grade year. He then went to Mountain View, graduating in 1942. It was here he met the love of his life Mildred Franklin. He went to California after graduation because he had seen all the farm life he wanted. He lived with his brother-in-law and sister, Bill and Gladys Horne, and their two children, Billy Duane and Noma Lea. Wilbur came home when WWII broke out and enlisted in the Navy. His tour of duty was in the European Theater. After the war he came home and married Mildred on June 26, 1945. To this union was born one child, Bob. He worked for PSO as a meter reader and a lineman in Clinton, Oklahoma. In January of 1948, they moved to Mountain View, California as many okies did to make their fortune. They lived there until Wilbur was discouraged working for PSO. They then decided to move back to Mountain View, Oklahoma, and start farming. He was a very good steward of the land by making farms he farmed 100% better than they were before he started. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Mildred, four brothers; Henry, Barney, Ralph and Royce, five sisters; Tessie, Jessie, Gladys, Alverna and Lucille. Wilburs survivors include his son, Bob Hawkins and wife, LuAnn of Mountain View, Oklahoma; grandson, Jim Bob Hawkins and wife, Julie; granddaughter, Carla; great grandson, Tanner; great granddaughters, Carli and Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service were held at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, June 12, 2017, at Mountain View Cemetery, under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Mountain View, Oklahoma.

Dixon Dale Hubbard, 83, of Cordell passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Clinton Hospital after a sudden illness. Dixon was born on May 13, 1934, to Dale and Veda (Dixon) Hubbard in Dill City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Cordell High School in 1952, and went to Oklahoma A & M College to study Animal Husbandry. He graduated from Oklahoma A & M in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, from Oklahoma State University in 1958 with a master’s degree in Animal Husbandry, and in 1960 with a doctorate of philosophy in Animal Nutrition, it’s a nice accomplishment for a Cordell boy whose college chemistry teacher told him he wasn't college material and should go to vocational school. Dixon had a lengthy and successful career in agriculture and cooperative extension at Panhandle State University; Texas A & M University Cooperative Extension Service in Lubbock, Texas; and the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. He received countless awards from agricultural organizations such as the Beef Improvement Federation honoring his work. They named him a pioneer in improving the quality of beef in the United States. His work allowed consumers to get beef that would be the same quality around the country. So, when you eat your next steak, you can think of Dixon Hubbard. Dixon was also active in 4-H, livestock judging, meat judging, and always wanted people to be aware of where their food originated. His training also led him to be an expert meat carver to help it taste just right, so if you cooked meat Dixon had his favorite knife ready to slice it, and you should probably step out of the way. On August 29, 1954, Dixon married Patty (Cain) Hubbard. They had three children, Dale Keith Hubbard and his wife Melanie of Cordell; Malinda Reynolds and husband Herb of Montgomery, Texas; and Dan Hubbard of Montgomery, Texas. Dixon loved his family, especially his eight grandchildren, Rachel (Hubbard) Smith of Edmond; Mary Ann (Hubbard) Shepherd of Yukon; Clinton Hubbard of Centreville, Virginia; Amanda (Reynolds) Smith of Conroe, Texas; Danielle Hubbard of Oklahoma City; Kelli (Reynolds) Wohlgemuth of Conroe, Texas; Cain Hubbard of Spring, Texas; and Seth Hubbard of Hydro. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren who brought him so much joy; Alex Smith, Rafe Smith, Camdyn Hubbard, Charlotte Rose Collado, Jace Hubbard, Beckham Hubbard, and Rowe Smith. Dixon was baptized into Christ March 31, 1946, at the Cordell Church of Christ. He was committed to the Lord’s work and served as an elder leading and shepherding the congregations in Manassas, Virginia; Frederick, Maryland; and Cordell, Oklahoma. He was an avid student of the Word throughout his life. He was committed to the Lord’s work though mission trips to Ukraine and worked with the High Plains Children’s home, which always held a special place in his heart. He would count his work for the Lord as the most important. Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 10, at 4th and College Church of Christ, in Cordell, with Josh Yeager and Chris Perrey officiating. Dixon was interred at Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell. Services were entrusted to Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Cordell.

May 19, 2015 - June 10, 2017

Boz came into this world one lucky little boy. He was blessed to have two great, big sisters, Taylor and Aubrey, who he adored. He loved playing with and picking on them. He loved going with Taylor wherever she went, and playing with Aubrey was one of his favorite things to do. He found out quickly that he had it made when grandparents were around. Granddad Lecil was gonna make sure he had a bug juice to drink and something sweet to eat before he left cause that's what a boy needs more energy for the day. Gran was always making sure he had what he wanted. Every boy needs a rocking bull and a dump truck big enough to ride in. Boz also found his first, best buddy when he got Grammi Pam. She was the best partner to play with in the whole world. From riding the big wheel together to moving every pot and pan into the floor then back into the cabinets everyday, they did it together. All he had to do was say, "Come on, Grammi." He was also blessed with two parents Derik and Carla, who couldn't have asked for anything more than him. His personality, humor, toughness, and adventurous soul was perfect. His smile was contagious and could get him out of almost anything. His kind heart was shown anytime he thought he had hurt you or when you were hurting with an, "Are you OK?" Boz was given the sweetest most caring momma he could have dreamed of. She showed him the world, played, laughed, and let him run every day. Feeding the fish and watering flowers were fun times. She read to him every time there was a book at her fingertips, and when she finished he would just say, "Again." He loved every minute with his momma. His daddy couldn't have been anyone else. Boz had the same personality and orneriness as his daddy. They were inseparable when together. Daddy loved playing with cars and trucks inside and going outside as much as they could to throw Frisbees, balls, or just look around at whatever caught their eye. He never met a stranger, and he would always greet them with a smile. Boz was loved by everyone that he met in his short life. Boz is survived by his parents, Derik and Carla Sullivan of Blanchard; sisters, Taylor and Aubrey of the home; grandparents, Pam Sullivan and Lecil and Denice Church of Sentinel; great-grandparents, Martha Sullivan and Joan Hulin of Sentinel; Robert and Carleene Whinery of Dill City; and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his granddaddy, Max Sullivan; great-grandparents, Kenneth Sullivan, Mac Hulin, Lelan and Lorena Church. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Whinery Savage Funeral Home, 403 West Country Club Boulevard in Elk City.

Calvin D. Burch, 66 of Cordell, passed from his life on Wednesday June 14, 2017, at his home. Calvin was born on October 23, 1950, in Cordell. He was the son of Norval Lee and Bonnie Jean (Cochran) Burch. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cordell. He attended Cordell Schools and was a member of the FFA Chapter and played the saxophone in the school band. Calvin married Delores Ivy in 1969, and to this union they had two children. He farmed with his family for several years in Washita county before moving to Southwestern Missouri in 1984. While living in Missouri, Calvin farmed, custom hay baled and operated an automotive repair business. Calvin was an avid collector of many things, but he truly enjoyed collecting guns, RC planes, and classic cars. He loved to hunt and fish, especially with his best friend Roger Britton. He loved watching old westerns, and was always ready for a good BBQ with family and friends. Calvin was also very fond of his chihuahua Scooter who spent countless hours by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Norval Lee and Bonnie Jean (Cochran) and one brother, Norman Lee Burch. Survivors include his daughter, Lorie Brookman and husband, Buddy of Joplin, Missouri; one son, Tommy Burch of Neosho, Missouri; three grandchildren, Brayden, Madison, and Katherine; three brothers, David Burch and wife, Debbie of Cordell; Keith Burch and wife, Karri of Cordell; Paul Burch of Fairland, Oklahoma; a very close friend Roger Britton and wife, Rita of Cordell; and a host of dear nieces and nephews. Services were entrusted with Kiehn-Varner Funeral Home of Cordell. They will conduct a private family memorial service at a later date.

Pauline Humphreys was born on November 2, 1925, to Ida Madden and Millard F. Madden in Booneville, Arkansas. She passed away on June 20, 2017, in Cordell. At a very young age her family moved from Arkansas to western Oklahoma near the Elk City area. She met the love of her life Elmer Humphreys, and, after a brief courtship, they married on December 20, 1943, in Cordell, Oklahoma, just days before he was called away to war. Pauline spent most of her life as a homemaker except for her treasured days at the Elk City hospital working as a nurse and also worked at the Federal Crop Insurance office in Cordell. She was very well known for her beautiful flowers. In addition to creating a showplace out of their country home, she managed to earn "Yard of the Week" with her potted plants after moving into town to a condo with no "yard". Pauline was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She will long be remembered for her words of wisdom, her stunning beauty, and her infectious laugh. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elmer Humphreys, five brothers, three sisters, and infant daughter Patricia Layne. Pauline is survived by two sons, Michael and wife, Judy Humphreys of Afton, Oklahoma; Perry Humphreys of Jones, Oklahoma; daughterin- law, Kathy Tarbox of Amarillo, Texas; four granddaughters, Tracey Smith of Flowood, Mississippi; Sherri and husband, Robert Waldrop of Cordell; Tamara and husband, Paul Christian of Weatherford; Jessica and husband, Brandon Beavers of Guthrie, Oklahoma; great grandchildren, AJ Searcy, Parker Smith, Rylee Humphreys Guyton; Trey and Bryce Waldrop; Audrey, Grant and Camber Christian; and Arden Beavers; sister, Idell Holman of Rocky, Oklahoma; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in the Chapel at Ray and Martha's Funeral Home in Hobart, Oklahoma. Burial was at the Lone Star Cemetery at Rocky, Oklahoma. Services were under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home of Cordell.

Virginia "Jenny" Delk, 26, of Sentinel, Oklahoma, passed away on June 2, 2017, in Cordell, Oklahoma. She was born on February 15, 1991, to David Shawn and Crystal Mae (Winters) Delk in Hobart, Oklahoma. Virginia grew up and attended school in Sentinel and Cordell, graduating from Sentinel High School in 2010. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Jenny loved her children very much, she loved being a mother. Jenny loved being around people. She will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her son, Remington Hunter Delk of Sentinel; daughter, Maylie Leigh Stevens of Sentinel; parents, David and Crystal Delk of Sentinel; brother, Timothy Delk of Clinton; special friend, Mike Nolan of Sentinel; John Tom Winters of Poovillie, Texas; companion, Preston Britton of Cordell; uncles, John Winters and wife, Ellen of Weatherford, Texas; Rick Neuwirth and wife, Kaye of Colleyville, Texas; Tim Neuwirth and wife, Maize of Weatherford, Texas; aunt: Lavell Winters and husband, Eric of Weatherford, Texas; Linda Scott and husband, John of Hugo, Oklahoma; best friend, Candas Airington and husband, Tyler of Cordell; and numerous cousins and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her brother; Joseph William Delk, paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents.

Albert Lawrence Dudgeon, 90, of Foss, Oklahoma, was born on December 7, 1926, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, to Floyd Linel and Katie Lee (Pennington) Dudgeon. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center, Elk City, Oklahoma. Albert married his sweetheart, Melba Faye Haggard, on January 1, 1950, in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Albert was an avid sports fan who enjoyed all school sports, bluegrass, and gospel music festivals. The softball field in Burns Flat is named in his honor. Albert was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Burns Flat, Oklahoma. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. Cherishing his memory are his wife, Melba Faye Dudgeon of Foss, Oklahoma; son, Terrance Dudgeon and his wife, Vickey of Norman, Oklahoma; daughter, Nancy Airington of Shawnee, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Kyle Dudgeon and his girlfriend, Delanie of Norman, Oklahoma, Sean Dudgeon and his wife, Jennifer of Norman, Oklahoma, Ami Sinibaldi and her husband, Larry of Orlando, Florida, Kara McInnis and her husband, David of Lawton, Oklahoma; two great grandchildren, Madelynn Dudgeon and Cole Dudgeon, both of Norman, Oklahoma, and one great granddaughter, Charlie Jean Dudgeon, who is “on the way”. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Katie Dudgeon; sister, Rosada Richards; brother, Alphon Dudgeon. The family request memorial contributions be made to Burns Flat Education Foundation in care of Martin Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648. Thoughts and memories can be shared with the family by using the online guest book at www.martin-duggerfuneralhome.com.

Brian Adam “Pigg” Barnette passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 32 on June 26, 2017. Family and friends will be celebrating Adam’s life Saturday, July 8, location and time to be announced later this week. Adam was born on April 24, 1985, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Michael and Teresa Barnette. He was raised in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School in 2004, where he played on the Red Tornado Football team. He was married to Sierra Barnette on October 14, 2010. They created their lives together in Clinton, adding two children to their family, daughter Lucy Jordan and son Benjamin Shane. Adam took great pride in his many years of employment with SMP Metalworks and Mars Petcare where he made many lifelong friends. At the time of his passing, Adam was employed by McKinsey Motors. Adam is survived by his mother, Teresa; stepfather, Darren Huey; his wife, Sierra and their two children, Lucy and Ben; his sister, Jennifer Barnette; his brother, Joshua Hank Barnette and his wife, Amanda; brother-in-law, Jason Canterberry; niece, Paige “Miss Piggy” Canterberry and two nephews, Will and Tyler Canterberry. Adam was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Dale Snider; his grandmother, Joanne Ruth Mangini; Papa Joseph Allen Davis; Nana JoAnn Davis; and many close friends including Glen “Rounder” Owens, JerryLee Romannose, and Shaun Elston. He will be remembered for his contagious smile and ability to make anyone feel at home when they were in his presence. Adam accepted everyone with open arms and an open heart. Adam had the ability to brighten every room he ever entered. He touched the lives of many friends and family. But, most important to Adam were his children whom he “loved to the moon and back times infinity”. In lieu of flowers, a benefit account has been set up for Adam’s children at the First National Bank, PO Box 570, Cordell, Oklahoma 73632.

Funeral Services for Leona Willis, 94, Cordell resident will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 3, 2017, in Kiesau Memorial Chapel, officiated by Doyle Kinney. Burial will conclude in the Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell, under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Leona Marjean (Lee) Willis was born on June 24, 1923, to Kelso Lee and Ira Elizabeth (Hawkins) Lee in Gotebo, Oklahoma, and passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in the Methodist Health Care Center in Clinton. Leona was raised in Lake Valley, and she also attended Lake Valley School. She married Shirley Willis August 5, 1939, in Clinton. They made their home in Cordell and together they owned and operated the Rite Way Laundry for over 35 years. She also was the head cook for Cordell School for ten years. She had most recently lived in Clinton to be close to her family. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Cordell and had attended the First Christian Church in Clinton. She loved to do hand work, crocheting, and knitting; she enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990; her parents; son, Darryl Willis; grandson, Joey Lee; two brothers, Loys Lee and Lem Lee; and sister, Peggy Pierce. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Kenney and husband, Max; Peggy Lee and husband, Jack, both of Clinton; son Gary Willis and wife, Ann, Edmond. She is survived by six grandchildren, Michael Wayne Dodd and wife, Brenda, Delia Young, Chris Willis, Clint Goetz, Jeremy Willis and wife, Rachel, Jennifer Lee and spouse, Shane Sells and Melissa Rodriguez and husband, Tido and 16 great-grandchildren.

A Chapel Service for E. Kent Ellis, 78, former Dill City resident and now of Houston, Texas, will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in the Kiesau Memorial Chapel, officiated by Sidney Ellis. Burial will conclude in the Prairie Belle Cemetery in Putnam, Oklahoma, under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Earl Kent Ellis, 78, passed away after a brief illness on July 2, 2017, in Houston. He spent his final hours surrounded by loving members of his family. Kent Ellis was born in Neosho, Missouri, on November 24, 1938, to Jewell William “J.W.” and Irene Lucille (Goodson) Ellis, but he grew up on the family’s farm outside Dill City, Oklahoma. He married Oreta Cammell (Widener) on January 1, 1960, in Clinton, and they enjoyed 57 happy years together. Kent graduated from the University of Texas, in Austin, and the South Texas College of Law, in Houston. He served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Harris County, Texas, District Attorney's Office from 1980 to 1985, before entering private practice for several years. In 1994, he won election as a State District Judge in Texas’ 315th District Court, which handles juvenile cases. Kent won reelection in 1998 and 2002, serving until 2006. He earned respect as a fair and compassionate judge. For many years, Kent served as a minister and elder in various church of Christ congregations in Oklahoma and Texas. He was a diligent Bible scholar and delivered inspiring, eloquent sermons, and he wrote with exceptional wisdom and clarity on Christian topics. Many people warmly remember Kent for the kind, loving assistance he offered them along their spiritual paths. Kent is survived by his devoted wife, Oreta; three children and their spouses, Mark Kent Ellis and his wife, Tami; Angela Elisabeth Ellis and her husband, Greg, and James Walter Ellis and his wife, Joy; four grandsons, Geoffrey, Kent, Reagan, and James; four granddaughters, Bethany, Hannah, Elisabeth, and Anne; and two great grandchildren, Danielle and Marshall. He is also survived by two older brothers, Sidney Mitchell Ellis, of Owasso, Oklahoma, and James Roy Ellis, of Burleson, Texas. Kent had many nephews and nieces, whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Shirley Dickerson and Joyce McPherson. Kent treasured the many happy moments he spent with his relatives. There will be a memorial service at 1:30 p.m., on July 19, 2017, at the Harris County Juvenile Justice Center, 315th district court, 1200 Congress 7th Floor Houston, Texas, 77002. We will carry your memory in our hearts, and look for you some bright morning on God’s celestial shore.

Everett Neal Dowell, age 67, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at his home. Everett was born to Jesse Frank Lee Dowell and Jennie Augusta (Stout) on March 2, 1950, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Everett attended school and graduated from the Ponca City High. Everett was drafted in the US Army in 1969, and he served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. After his service he returned home where he met and married Marsha (Love) on April 10, 1976, in Ponca City. During their 17 years of marriage they had four children John, Jennifer, Marcus, and Shannan. In 2001, Everett met and later married, Peggy Mayo. They were together until her death in February, 2011. Everett moved to the Muskogee area six years ago from his hometown of Ponca City after the death of wife. He loved to go camping and he always enjoyed riding his motorcycle anywhere that he wanted to travel. He was a proud supporter of the VVA and helped in the construction of the POW/MIA Monument in Ponca City. He was the President of the VVA chapter 750 of Ponca City from 2005 to 2010. During his presidency he also helped organized the first Poker Run that help fund the POW/MIA monument. In 2007, he was awarded Veteran of the Year for Region 7. Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Jennie Dowell; five brothers, Pete, Babe, David, Joseph, and Bobby Dowell; two Sisters, Stella Jones and Linda Burnhardt. He is survived by two sons, Marcus Dowell and wife, Kristen of Cordell, and John Youker of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Jennifer Ogle of Muskogee, Oklahoma and Shannan Gibson and husband, Jimmie of Checotah, Oklahoma; one sister, Sue Randall and husband, Bob of Newkirk, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, Brittany, Katelynn, Kasey, Kolby, Laura, Ambria, Kara, Loren, October and Wynter and numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Homer Jackson (H.J.) Adams, 97, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday evening, July 5, 2017, from Silverado Memory Care in Kingwood, Texas. He was born February 7, 1920, to Homer Jefferson Adams and Harmon Delia McGavock in Lockney, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Eddie, Wayne, Joe, Lahoma, Helen, and Joyce. His brother, Arlye, of North Carolina survives him. He graduated from Cordell High School and then moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico, just as World War II was getting underway. He was turned down for military service because of a perforated eardrum and went to work at a new startup potash mine in Carlsbad, International Minerals and Chemical Corporation. Homer was a Refinery Foreman and a loyal and hardworking employee of IMC for 42 years. Homer was married to Lindwell Vallandingham in Carlsbad, New Mexico, on December 19, 1940, and they had two children, Joe Wayne Adams, deceased, and Rev. Linda Adams Goddard of Kingwood, Texas. Homer married Dorothy Shumate February 2, 1982, where they have been residents of Town Village in Edmond, Oklahoma. Homer is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his daughter, Linda and husband, Richard of Kingwood, Texas; his son's wife, Phyllis Adams of Artesia, New Mexico; six granddaughters, Kimberly Goddard Ray, and husband, Ted; Stasia Goddard Hamlin, and husband, Les; Joy Goddard Judd, and husband, Jared; Kristina Adams Shepherd, and husband, Kenneth; Lisa Adams Neel, and husband, Wes; and Jessica Adams Robertson, and husband, Ryan. He is also survived by 12 precious great grandchildren, Madeline and Bella Ray; Ian and Hope Judd; Hannah, Joe, McKinley Shepherd; Madison, Kacy, Kaleb Neel; Raleigh and Ada Robertson. A special thank you to Hospice of Silverado Kingwood for their loving support and a special thank you to Ray and Martha's Funeral Home in Cordell, Oklahoma, for all of the arrangements. Visitation were held on Monday, July 10, from 5:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., at Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, 203 S. Market, Cordell, Oklahoma. Funeral services were heldheld at 4th and College Church of Christ, 501 N. College Street, Cordell, on Tuesday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. Burial was followed at Lawnview Cemetery, 14th Street, Cordell. Memorial donations may be made to Silverado Memory Care, 22955 Eastex Freeway, Kingwood, Texas. Silverado was Homer's last residence and he was surrounded with love and care from amazing caregivers and staff of Silverado Kingwood.

Dessie Roberta Meier passed from this life on July 14, 2017, at her home at age 98. She was born on March 20, 1919, in Bessie, Oklahoma, to Buel Allen and Edna (Watson) Allen. Dessie was one of twelve children. She grew up and resided all of her life in Bessie. She was a partner to Gilbert in the farming operation, Sunday school teacher both at Bessie and Burns Flat, taught upholstery at the Vo-Tech in Burns Flat and her upholstery shop was proudly located in the chicken house. Dessie was very active in the Home Demonstration Club; she received her 50 year pin. Dessie’s club was “The Better Neighbors” and yes she was a great neighbor to have. She loved to garden, entertain and cook. Dessie was the most remarkable cook. When her hands touched dough something magical happened, (she made the best cinnamon rolls ever), but the most important thing to Dessie was her relationship with God. She taught Sunday School classes from the age of 16 to 95. Dessie is survived by her two sons; Montell Meier and wife, Patti of Paris, Texas and Bobby Meier of Bessie; daughters Louisa Ann Loper of Chandler, and Patricia Rowe and husband, Larry of Choctaw. She leaves a legacy of five grandchildren; Sherri Newport, Michael Loper, Mace Meier, Karri Lockhart and Darrell Rowe; twelve great-grandchildren, five greatgreat grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Dessie was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert; her parents, Buel and Edna Allen; son-in-law, Ray Loper and all of her brothers and sisters. Graveside Services for Dessie were Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at Union Hatchett Cemetery. On-line condolences can be made for Dessie by visiting www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com

Lesley "Bubba" Dan Baldwin, age 56, passed from this life suddenly on July 19, 2017, in Cordell. Bubba was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, on July 10, 1961, to Dale and Peggy (McCormick) Baldwin. Bubba was raised in Cordell where he attended Cordell Public Schools and played football and baseball. He graduated with the class of 1980. He worked several years at Cordell Lumber and 17 years in shipping and receiving at Robertson’s Factory in Cordell. Bubba started working for Cordell Public Schools as the school custodian in the early 1990's. He was loved and is remembered by many teachers and many, many students. During the Summer months Bubba was always seen around town setting up and selling his family's produce and watermelons. Bubba was a cowboy at heart and he liked to take the back roads always looking to find a good local rodeo. He was also an avid OU sports fan, loved the Dallas Cowboys, but he cherished the Cordell Blue Devils and the Lady Blue Devils. He would follow them many, many miles to every football field, ballpark, and gymnasium in Oklahoma. He just loved to support the local kids and knew them all by name. Bubba never met a stranger and he would always threaten to put you in your place by saying "don't make me whoop you". Everyone always knew that it was a friendly gesture and he was deeply loved by the entire community. He was a friendly person with a big heart that enjoyed being around people and friends. Most of all, Bubba loved being with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister Kammey Baldwin in 2012. Bubba is survived by his parents Dale and Peggy Baldwin of Cordell; one sister, Tammey Christian and husband, Daniel of Clinton; one brother, DeWayne Baldwin and wife, Denise of Edmond; his nieces and nephews, Nathan, Chris, Telisha, Sierra, and Breann; and one great nephew, Reece. He is also survived by a host of extended family and dear friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., in the Cordell Auditorium followed by an interment at Lawnview Cemetery. Under the direction of Kiehn- Varner Funeral Home of Cordell.

Carla Jill Turner, of Larkspur, Colorado, died suddenly June 28, 2017, at the age of 55, from complications resulting from her hardfought battle with breast cancer. Carla was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she is the daughter of Jimmy D. and Carol G. Sanner Turner. She attended elementary schools in Oklahoma City and Denver prior to the family’s move to Dill City, Oklahoma. Carla graduated from Dill City High School in 1980, sharing valedictory honors with her good friend Dee Ann Long (now Wellander). She then attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma State University, where she graduated in 1984. After attending Tulane School of Law for a year, which prompted her to relinquish law studies in favor of following her true passion, Carla began a career largely spent working with youth, including positions with Youth Who Care in Grand Junction, Colorado; Shadow Mountain Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Larimer County Youth Services Bureau and Colorado State University, both in Fort Collins, Colorado; and Douglas County Youth Initiative in Castle Rock, Colorado, where Carla was instrumental in the development of youth programs such as Douglas County WrapAround and Douglas County Youth Congress. Most recently, Carla served as the Executive Director of Coloradans for Alternatives for the Death Penalty. Later in July, the Board of this organization will honor Carla with the Abolitionist of the Year award at their annual dinner. Carla’s volunteer work spanned her diverse interests, as she served as an Aids Quilt Grief Counselor, course marshal at road races, and a judge at BBQ contests, as well as volunteering with numerous organizations and projects, including Hospice of Larimer County, Audubon Christmas Bird Count, Colorado Bluebird Project, Larimer County Parks and Open Space, CSUnity Day of Volunteerism, CSU food drive Cans Around the Oval, Job Corps transition, Volunteers in Service to America, and Douglas County Partners. Carla is survived by her mother, Carol Turner, of Williamsburg, Virginia; brother and sister-in-law, Christopher Turner and Seunghye Lim, of Nicosia, the island of Cyprus; sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Richard Barnes, of Flower Mound, Texas; her two nephews and niece; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as a large caring circle of supportive and loving friends and co-workers. In honor and memory of Carla, please consider a donation to any of the causes she supported, including death penalty abolition, juvenile justice, breast cancer research, and birds and other wildlife.

Jack Lee Brownfield passed away peacefully at his home in Fairview, Texas, on July 27, 2017. He was 70 years old. He was born on October 29, 1946, in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Gordan and Ann (Taggart) Brownfield. Jack graduated from Cordell High School in 1964. Following graduation, he attended Southwest Oklahoma State University where he graduated in 1968 with a degree in Business Administration. Shortly after graduating college, Jack moved to Dallas, Texas, and started his career in the insurance industry. He married Dorcas A. Buchanan on January 18, 1992, in Irving, Texas. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Dorcas Brownfield of Fairview; daughter, Leah Wood and husband, J.P. of Allen, Texas; grandchildren, Grace and Carter Wood; step-son, Matt Buchanan and wife, Anne of Carbondale, Colorado; granddaughters, Billie Buchanan and Madilyn Buchanan; brother-in-law, Clayton Scarborough and wife, Bonnie of Pilot Point, Texas; and numerous other loving family and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Gordan and Ann Brownfield; and son, Brian Lee Brownfield. A memorial service was held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2017, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. Memorial donations may be made in Jack’s honor to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org or to a preferred charity of choice. To offer condolences or sign an online registry, please visit TJMFuneral.com.