William Wesley Bowles went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24, 2017. He passed away in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was born June 14, 1923, in Cotton County, Oklahoma. Wesley was raised in Cotton County and attended Union Valley school. He served his country during World War Two in the United States Army. After his service he returned to Cotton County where he married Dorothy Rodolph, together they made their home in Temple and farmed in Cotton County. Wesley enjoyed working, fixing and tinkering with objects and just keeping busy. He loved and enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing or cooking outside. As his health began to fail him, Wesley became a resident at the Lawton/Fort Sill Veterans Center. He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy in 2002. He is survived by his grandchildren; Chris Bowles and wife, Karli of Cordell, Jennifer Kennedy and husband, Carl Smith of Los Angeles, California; four great grandchildren; Maxwell, Estelle, Sean, and Chancelynn and a host of dear family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Temple, Oklahoma, under the direction of Kiehn-Varner Funeral Home, Cordell. 

Vera Lee Spradlin was born on November 13, 1933, in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Hiram B. and Velma Helen (Willis) Mitchell. She passed away August 1, 2017, at her home in Clinton, Oklahoma, at the age of 83. Vera attended school in Cordell and graduated from Cordell High School. She married the love of her life John Spradlin in Dill City, on July 31, 1952. They settled in Dill City and raised their children. Vera was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Dill City. She was an amazing cook, just the thought of her Sunday pot roast would make your mouth water. If you needed something mended Vera was your go to gal. If you wanted something made Vera could whip it out with her sewing machine. She had her pilot's license, and soloed with John Kleek. One of her favorite things to do was, have her son Steve pull her across Fort Cobb Lake at the break of dawn. When the water was like a sheet of glass. She could water ski forever. Vera worked at the Clinton Regional Hospital as a Ward Clerk, in the Business Office and then in Medical Records. When she retired the hospital was Integris Clinton Regional Hospital and she had been there 20 years. Vera was mom and grandma to more than just her children and grandchildren. She was loved by all who knew her, and she will be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram B. and Velma Helen (Willis) Mitchell; husband, Samuel; and grandson, Aaron Lance Spradlin in 1998. Survivors include daughter, Amy Louise Spradlin Reef and husband, William of Weatherford; son, Steve John Spradlin of Clinton; grandson, Jake Gutermuth and wife, Chelle of Clinton; great granddaughter Ali of Clinton; granddaughter, Heather Christianson and husband, George of Edmond; great grandchildren Nicolas and Briley Christensen of Edmond; Services for Vera Spradlin were Friday, August 4, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at the 1st Baptist Church Arapaho, with Reverend Van Leonard Officiating. Burial was in the Canute Cemetery, under the Direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home Cordell.

DeLoris A (Nickel) Kliewer went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2017, at the age of 84. She was with her children at the time of her death. DeLoris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She was married for 65 years to Harold Kliewer and had two children, a son Jim Kliewer and daughter Brenda Fleischood. DeLoris worked along side her husband farming, raising children and devoting her life to God. DeLoris was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Albert and Meta (VonEssen) Nickel. She spent her entire 84 years in this area. She was a member of the Herold Mennonite Church, where she met and married her husband Harold on May 27, 1951. She was a devoted church member who enjoyed serving on the food committee and being a part of the woman's mission society. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Et Cetera Shop in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Her career was her family, but she also worked a few years at the Corn Nursing Home as an aide and hair dresser. DeLoris was preceded in death by her husband Harold, and both parents, Albert and Meta (VonEssen) Nickel. She is survived by her son: Jim Kliewer and wife, Bonnie; daughter, Brenda Fleischood and husband, Kevin; six grandsons, Craig Kliewer and Julie; Chris Fleischood; Barry Kliewer and wife, Meredith; Kyle Fleischood; Bryan Fleischood; and Riley Kliewer; one great grand-daughter, Kendall Kliewer; one great grandson: Ezra Kliewer; sister, Betty Hiebert and husband, Everett and their children Terry, Vickie and Beverly and a host of cousins who were very dear to DeLoris. Funeral Service were held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, August 8, 2017, at Herold Mennonite Church in Bessie. Visitations were from 11:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 5, 2017 and from 1:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 6, 2017, under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Cordell

Charlotte E. Dodson, 92 passed away on Saturday August 5, 2017. She was born in Cordell, Oklahoma, on May 26, 1925, to Harvey Leslie and Marie Goldie (Fisher) Day. Charlotte was raised in Cordell graduating from Cordell High School and briefly attending OU and OSU. Charlotte married the love of her life Joe Austin Dodson, Sr., on September 4, 1943. Together they shared 71 years of marriage until his death in 2015. Charlotte and Joe, along with their family operated Dodson’s Cafeterias and Dodson Art Galleries for nearly 50 years, their early experiences being chronicled by Charlotte at age 85 in “Life on the Line”. A faithful Christian, she was a member of the Memorial Road and Oakcrest Church of Christ. Always ambitious and willing to serve the community, she was a member and officer of several civic clubs, professional and auxiliary organizations throughout her life including The Redbud Club, Early American Glass Club, Women of the South, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma Restaurant Association, Oklahoma Arts Council and Docent at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. She was appointed by Governor Keating to the Library Commission, where she faithfully served for nine years. Charlotte wished to be remembered for her love of the Lord Jesus Christ, serving others and running the cafeterias. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Leslie and Marie Goldie (Fisher) Day; brother, Harvey Day; and husband, Joe Dodson, Sr. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy will continue on within her family and the lives of those she touched. Her survivors include, son, Joe Dodson, Jr. and wife, Dianne and their children, Kathryn and husband, Patrick Campbell, Chris and Tameria Dodson (Baker); son, David Dodson and wife, Sue, and their children, Dacia and husband, Mike Harris and their sons, Jack and Sammy; Danae and husband, Luke Waits; Shelley and husband, Ross Sauter; son, Benjamin Dodson and his children Nicholas and Sarah Dodson and their sons, Hayden and Luke; Lance and wife, Danielle Dodson; son Charles Dodson and wife, Diane and their children, Chance and wife, Julie Dodson; daughter Chelsea Dodson. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Vondel Smith Mortuary South Lakes 4000 S. W. 119th OKC, Oklahioma, 73173. Memorials may be made to Women of the South P.O. Box 892802 OKC 73189. Friends may leave condolences and tributes for the family at vondelsmithmortuary.com.

Perry Merz was born December 15, 1972, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Mary Lou (Simpson) and James Laverne Merz. He passed away on August 6, 2017, at Elk City, at the age of 44 years, seven months and 21 days. Perry grew up in Canute, Oklahoma, and graduated from high school in 1991. After graduation he began his career in the oil field. Even though Perry had a career in the oil field, his joy and passion was helping his dad farming and ranching on the family farm. Perry was a "people person" and knew and loved everyone in Canute and could call them by name. In turn, people could always count on Perry for a good laugh or a joke here and there. Perry was a perfectionist and enjoyed caring for machinery and equipment and made sure that they were ready when needed. He also enjoyed spending time with his children, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his three children, Chandler Merz and wife, Ausha, Elk City, Holden Merz, Canute, and Addie Jo Merz, Russellville, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Mayleigh Merz, Silas Merz and J.R. Merz, all of Elk City; his father, James Merz, Canute; one sister, Pam Osterloh and husband, David, Elk City; two brothers, Kevin Merz and wife, Lana, Canute, and Casey Merz and wife, Lisa, Canute; two nephews, Nathan Merz and Kyle Merz; one niece, Kara Taylor and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Prayer vigil services were held on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., at the Whinery-Savage Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, August 11, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthew Catholic Church officiated by Father Chinnaiah Pudota. Burial was at Holy Family under the direction of Whinery- Savage Funeral Service. Condolences can be made online at www.whineryfs.com

James Crane was born on May 26, 1930, in Hobart, Oklahoma, to Lydia Helen and Byron Elmo (B.E.) Crane of Roosevelt, Oklahoma. He received the middle name of Walter in honor of his grandfather, Walter Hawkins. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sons, Randall Joe and Richard Allan; and his ex-wife Jo Lee Francis Sewell. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Ann Crane Morgan of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and his grandson, Jason Luke Morgan of Norman, Oklahoma. He had no siblings stating that as he was born during the Great Depression, he felt his parents were worried about the financial support of adding more children to the family. Jim was baptized during his eighth grade year of school at the Methodist Church. Jim's parents bought the Bessie Telephone Company in 1934, where they operated and managed the company including maintaining the phone lines out to the farmers. At that time, only about half of the farmers in the area actually had phone lines. Jim recalled at that time there were no street addresses in Bessie, they used Post Office box numbers only until the Power Company forced them to put up house numbers. B.E. made his own "air cooler'' in 1937, during the drought and severe heat. He made it to cool the switchboard. The switchboard operated 24/7, they rarely had family events, vacations,or if they did they held them at their house. They attended the annual Hawkins Reunion until his 11 grade year. A favorite childhood Bessie memory he liked to share occurred when he was 12 years old. He and his buddies LeeRoy Buffing and Gilbert Schimmel attempted to turn over the outhouse on the Crane property (1942). LeeRoy was in the middle and fell in the outhouse feet first and was soaked in the items in the hole. The boys would also swim in Moses pond and spend long lazy days fishing and "doing what boys do" on Boggy Creek. Bessie lost its high school when Jim was in the fourth grade. Grades first throught eighth were then taught in two rooms at Bessie. Jim chose to attend Clinton High School, where he graduated. His father, B.E., was on the Bessie school board and served two terms as mayor of Bessie. Jim would follow and later served two terms as mayor of Bessie. Childhood best friends also included Harvey Beartrack, who later joined the Navy and became a welterweight boxing champion for the Pacific Fleet. Harvey and Jim's mother wrote letters monthly during the war. Later in life, Harvey silently watched and communicated with Jim how his three children were after his divorce from Jolee. Jim’s first "crush" was in seventh grade with Patricia Everett, (he bought her a box supper at the Bessie monthly social). He said his first love in tenth grade was with Barbara Street, and he took her to a picture show in Clinton. High School memories of his included him and his cousin John Bonner, running the real to the theater in Clinton. He started working in the movie theater as an usher at the age of 16 and worked almost every day of the week. His cousin worked opposite shifts and they didn't have a lot of free time together. When they did they would go to Mount Scott and Mountain Park, driving the Model A. Jim would take two weeks off during the summer and drive a tractor that would pull the combine during wheat harvest. His other high school friends included Harvey Beartrack and Joe Marshall. While attending Clinton High School, he states his English teacher inspired him the most. She enticed him to join a three act play, where he had to kiss the girl in the final scene. He stated he played this part too well and was disciplined after the play. His English teacher helped him get a scholarship to the University of Denver, where he begin his studies of radio broadcasting. Jim graduated from Clinton High School in 1948. Jim acquired his love for radio from spending evenings listening to it with his parents as a kid. (There was no television in Oklahoma, until June, 1949). While studying at the University of Denver, he rented a room from a widower not far from the college and worked downtown at a candy shop.  He would take the cable car to Elitich Garden's to listen to live big bands performing. He took a dance class in his first year in college and learned the Foxtrot and Ballroom dancing. Jim was in his third year at the University of Denver when he received a "secret'' notice that his draft card had arrived. He immediately enlisted with the United States Navy. He stated to the Navy that he would like to be an officer and fly. They looked at his college transcript and agreed to flight and officer training. While waiting for his orders, his uncle obtained a temporary job for him with Fruehauf in Long Beach, California. He stated it was tough to get a job in western Oklahoma as no one wanted to hire someone waiting for orders to leave. His letter to report for duty included a train ticket from Oklahoma City to Dallas, where he was sworn in. He was then sent by train to Pensacola, Florida, in 1951, for the Naval Air Cadet Program. In Pensacola he was in class 1541 (Pre-Flight). He then went to Corpus Christi, Texas, for advanced training, living on cadet pay at ninty dollars a month. After completing the training for landing a single engine plane on Navy carrier ships he received his wings in Corpus Christi, where he was made a commissioned officer by the President's office and assigned to Fleet Air wing 14, Pacific Fleet, San Diego, California. His VP40 squadron's mission was to conduct South China Sea Blockade patrolin support of the Korean War. His advanced training was in the "old" PBM sea plane, yet the squadron was later equipped with the brand new PSM sea plane. He volunteered to fly mail to Langley Point in the Philippine Islands, flying the PBY52 as he just wanted to fly this plane. During his Navy career he attended the Atomic Warfare School at Navy Island, San Francisco. While on leave and visiting his parents in Bessie, he met his future wife, Jo Lee Francis Sewell, at the Clinton swimming pool. They married and rented a home near the navalbase in San Diego. His flight log ended in 1955, as he sought more family time with his growing family. Following his Navy years Jim had a successful career selling Fruehauf trailers in his assigned territory of New Mexico and west Texas. He lived in both Albuquerque and ElPaso for many years. He was promoted to Branch Manager and relocated to Dallas where he worked until he retired. He then returned to Bessie to care for his aging parents. At this time he served as mayor of Bessie for over two terms. He enjoyed writing and obtaining grants for Bessie, including $99,000 to buy equipment for a food processing plant in the old school house, resurfacing for main street, new playground equipment, new street and stop signs, and working diligently with the Department of Environment Quality to modernize the Bessie wastewater area. He was an avid fisherman during his retirement years and enjoyed traveling with his cousin, Ruth Wiser of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and taking his grandson to tour all three of his Navy training bases

Kenneth Newton Leggett, 88, of Abilene, Texas, and longtime former Cordell, Oklahoma, resident passed from this life on Monday, August 14, 2017, in Abilene, Texas. Kenneth was born on October 10, 1928, in Norphlet, Arkansas, a son of Ona and Lona (Dees) Leggett. He was raised in Norphlet and Smackover, Arkansas, and attended school there graduating in 1946. Kenneth served in the United States Air Force for 20 years retiring in 1968. Kenneth married Dorothy Creamer on August 8, 1949, in Cordell, and they raised their family there. He attended Southwestern State in Weatherford, and received a Master’s in Education. Kenneth taught Business Administration and American History for many years at Binger High School, retiring in 1984. Kenneth enjoyed restoring cars and tinkering with things. He also enjoyed keeping up with his beloved Razorbacks and was an avid reader of Louis L’Amour westerns. He enjoyed drinking coffee and visiting with his friends, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In the mid 2000’s, Kenneth moved to Abilene to be closer to family. He became a member of the First Baptist Church in Abilene, and attended Larry Mc-Graws Sunday School class. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ona and Lona (Dees) Leggett; wife, Dorothy in 1999; one daughter, Vicki Eutefish in 1995; and two sisters, Elva Witte and Anita Hughes. Survivors include his son, Ken Leggett and wife, Diane of Abilene, Texas; daughter, Aleta Walker and husband, Dan of Round Rock, Texas; seven grandchildren, Melissa, Zack, Amanda, John-Michael, Jenna, Lindsey, and Brady; five great grandchildren: Jackson, Laura, Avery, Paisley, and Landon; one brother, Gerald Leggett and wife, Bobbie of Hot Springs, Arkansas; one brother in law, Kenneth Dale Creamer of Cordell, and a host of dear family and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 18, 2017, at the chapel of the First Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. Graveside Services followed at Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell. Services were under the direction of Kiehn-Varner Funeral Home of Cordell.

Jack Ellis Riffe, 77, of Hobart, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 8, 2017. Jack was born on May 5, 1940, in Aberdeen, Washington. Jack was baptized in Olympic View Community Church in Washington at the age of ten. He served in the United States Army in 1969, and Air National Guard, Honorably Discharged in 1986, as Staff Sargent Jack Riffe. He was a member of the Coos County Mounted Sheriffs Passe in Coos Bay, Oregon. Jack was proud of his appaloosa horses. They were used as mounts for the sheriffs posse. He was also a proud member of the Eagles Lodge in Coos Bay, Oregon. Jack was well known in our community. He has helped many family, friends and anyone who asked. Jacked loved his animals, and he was always known to have four to five dogs, he even fed stray cats. Jack was loved by many, and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Palm Riffe; parents, Andrew Jackson and Loraine (McCoy) Riffe. Survivors include, sister, Marcella Lea (Riffe) Frederick of Oregon; children, Beverly Frederick Smith, Samuel Lee Frederick, Marcy Lea Frederick, and Thomas Frederick and wife, Button and their children; Jack also has two other sisters and one brother; numerous nieces and nephews and lots of friends. He will be greatly missed, Rest in peace my friend.

Tommy Schmidt, 68, of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away in the Integris Baptist Medical Center on August 19, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1948, to Herb and Angie (Hines) Schmidt in Hereford, Texas. He grew up, attended school and graduated in Hereford, Texas. Tommy married Eunice Ricketson in FairView, Oklahoma, and later moved to Cordell. He stayed busy as a Sales Representative for Coastal Energy. In his free time he loved traveling, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Tommy will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife, Eunice of the home; daughter, Tobi Schmidt of Cordell; two sons, Chad Schmidt and wife, Kelly of Springs, Texas, and Ty Schmidt and wife, Amy of Nebraska; two stepdaughters, Rhonda White and husband, Tommy of Tyrone, Oklahoma, and Diann Clodfelter and husband, Mark of Havlin, Kansas; stepson, Norman Stull and wife, Jennifer of Amarillo, Texas; brother, Dale Schmidt and wife, Marilyn of Dalhart, Texas Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Angie Schmidt. Services are under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home-Cordell.

Miles City StJudy Dobbs, a long-time resident of Cordell, Oklahoma, departed this life on Sunday, August 27, 2017, at the age of 72. Judy was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, January 28, 1945, to Virgie Anderson Tate and Lem A. Tate, Jr. Upon her fathers discharge from the Navy, the family moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, and lived on the campus of Hardin College (now known as Midwestern University) while he completed his degree in the college of Horology. Judy spent all her school years in Wichita Falls, leaving with her husband and son, Gregg, to move to Oklahoma, in 1964. The couple had another child, a daughter, Shannon, in 1968. In 1976, Judy embarked on what would be her career for the following 25 years, Commercial Construction. She was proud of the fact that she was the first female Commercial Construction Superintendent for Bank Building and Equipment Corporation of America. Local projects completed by her are First State Bank of Canute, and the addition to Cordell National Bank. She was superintendent on over 25 projects in Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama. Following her retirement from construction, Judy worked for Washita County in the County Clerks Office for 16 years. She retired from the position of Purchasing Agent on March 31, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Husband in October, 2015. They were together for over 30 years prior to his death. She was also predeceased by her parents and brother-in-law Dub Husband. She is Survived by the lights of her life, her son, Gregg Dobbs and his wife, Vickie, of Yukon, her daughter, Shannon Hill and her husband, Kenneth of Erick, step daughter, Tracy Nichols and her husband, Kevin of Holliday, Texas, as well as grandchildren, Sarah Dawn Brown, Rhett Hill and wife, Amanda, all of Arapaho, and Carrie Sinclair of Midwest City, and great grandchildren, Megan and Madeline Williams, Aiden LaVelle, Marley and Ryan Hill, Nicholas Frey, and Lauren Sinclair. She is also survived by her amazing and loving sisters, Karen Alexander and partner, Hank Waddell of Austin, Texas, their children Erin (Tootie) Schroeder and husband, Chuck of Leander, Texas, and Brian Alexander of Leander, Texas, sister, Deborah Korndorffer and husband, Bob of LaMarque, Texas, their children Kathleen Mann and husband, Jason of LaMarque, Texas, Joel Byrne of Dickinson, Texas, and Rebecca Fowler and Husband, Trevor of Dickinson, Texas, along with great nieces and nephews Brooke and Grant Schroeder, and Bryce Fowler. Judy is also survived by brother-in-law Perrie Husband, his daughter, Cindy McGuire and husband, Doug of Cordell, their children, Kris Mc-Guire and wife, Candice of San Diego, California, Michelle Nance and husband, John of Cordell, and Justin McGuire and wife, Kya of Cordell, sister-in-law, Deanna Husband of Cordell, and her daughter, Wendy Putman and husband, Robert of Cordell, and their son, Rhett. What Judy loved the most in her life was her time with family, the best family anyone could ever imagine. They spent many hours fishing, hunting quail, snow skiing, water skiing, going to the beach, playing music, following jeep trails in the mountains, and having parties with lots of good food. But it was always good just to be together. Life was good. "The song is ended, but the melody lingers on..."~ Irving Berlin Judy wanted a celebration of life, not a memorial service. The celebration will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers and plants, Judy would rather have donations made to the Cordell Animal Shelter Project in her name. She was a life long animal lover and loved the work that CASP was doing in the community.

James Howard Lee, Sr., passed from this life on August 21, 2017, in Oklahoma City, at age 67. James was born on July 14, 1950, in Richmond, Kentucky, to Paul Lee and Marie (Howard) Lee. He grew up in Lewis County, Kentucky, and graduated from Lewis County High School. After graduation James joined the United States Army and served his country. James and Jane Thurman were united in marriage on July 4, 1970. They moved to Sentinel in 1981. He was a correctional officer at the Oklahoma State Reformatory in Granite and retired after 17 years. Aside from the army and corrections, he was a gunsmith, roughneck and carpenter. James loved to hunt, especially deer, dove and quail. He also loved fishing and he was also an avid gun collector. His greatest pleasure was his grandchildren whom he loved to spend time with. James is survived by his son James Lee, Jr., and wife, Anita of Hobart; his daughters Amy Armstrong and husband, Otha of Guymon and Susan Lee, also of Guymon; three sisters; and a legacy of seven grandchildren: James III, Andrew, Zackary, Otha IV, Olivia, Olesha, Cora; and a host of other relatives and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Lee and Marie (Howard) Lee and his wife, Jane in 2014. Services for James were scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2017, 2:00 p.m., at Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home Chapel, located at 1400 West Main, Lone Wolf. Interment followed at Sentinel Cemetery. On-line condolences can be made for James by visiting www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com.

Graveside Services are pending for Daniel W. Dodd, 90, former Washita County resident, now of Portales, New Mexico, with Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Daniel William Dodd was born October 23, 1926, to Everett and Veda (Kilain) Dodd in Carnegie, Oklahoma, and passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, in his Portales, New Mexico home.

Elsie Marie Jones, a longtime resident of Cordell, Oklahoma, departed this life on Friday, September 1, 2017, at the age of 96. Elsie was born north of Rocky, Oklahoma, on the family farm, February 21, 1921, to James Oscar and Anna Blanche (Cook) Ridling. She attended school in Rocky. Elsie married Morgan Jones on November 27, 1937, in El Reno. Together they raised their family in Cordell and Dill City. She was a homemaker and her labor of love was raising her five children. Later in life she was employed at several places including Robertson Factories and Kellwood Co. Elsie enjoyed reading and watching television. She enjoyed keeping up with current events and politics and going to the coffee shop to visit with friends. Elsie greatly enjoyed spending time with her dear family, especially her grandchildren. Elsie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cordell. She taught Sunday School for many years in Cordell and in Dill City. She read her Bible regularly and often said that the 23rd Psalm helped her through the hardships of life. Elsie is preceded in death by her husband, Morgan Jones in 1977; one daughter, Mary Ann Jones in 1956; two sons, Marshall Dwight Jones in 1977 and David Ray Jones in 2008; one sister, Ethel Mae Miller in 2011; and two sons-in-law, Johnny Terry and James Austin Fleming. She is survived by her son, James Jones and wife, Verla Beth of Cordell; daughter, Hazel Fleming of Burns Flat; nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, and a host of very dear family and friends. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Monday, September 4, 2017, at the Kiehn-Varner Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at the First Baptist Church of Cordell, Oklahoma, under the direction of Kiehn-Varner Funeral Home of Cordell, Oklahoma.

Nona Vinita (McLemore) Penner of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed to eternal life on September 5, 2017. She was born April 28, 1925, to Henry and Mary (Cross) McLemore, and raised on the farm near Colony, Oklahoma. She attended Cobb Creek School and Colony High School. Nona worked at Douglas Field, now Tinker Air Force Base, as a “Rosie the Riveter.” She married Daniel Penner on September 7, 1946. They lived on a farm at Dill, and then moved to Catoosa, where nephews Phil and Chris Reimer became a part of their family. Daniel and Nona moved their family to Yukon, in 1956. Nona was very active in her church community at First United Methodist Church of Yukon. She was a part of Scouts, Ladies Circles, Helping Hands, Groundhog Committee, Youth Group, Meals on Wheels, Vacation Bible School and a member of the Caddo Nation. Nona had such a passion for caring and loving children that she felt a call to start the Mother’s Day Out program at her church, which is active to this day. She was also on the Baking Committee for kolaches and cinnamon rolls. Nona was a loving, supportive, and compassionate woman. She was always willing to help anyone at any time and she will be truly missed. Nona is survived by her brothers, Jack McLemore and his wife, Freida of Colony and Bill McLemore of Houston; sister-in-law, Phyllis McLemore of Broken Arrow; sister-in-law, Louise Crowder of Mesa; daughter, Donna (Penner) Black and her husband, Jim of Midwest City; daughter, Patty (Penner) Huffman and her husband, Harley of Fay; and five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary (Cross) McLemore; brothers, Dallas and Robert McLemore; and sisters, Gladys Chalk, Bonita McLemore, and Bobbi Reimer; and granddaughter, Sarah (Black) Ritter. The family would like to thank, Excell Home Health and the Staff and Nurses at Mercy Heart Hospital for their loving care of Nona. Donations in her name can be sent to the First United Methodist Church Youth Group, 400 N. Elm, Yukon, Oklahoma 73099. Visitation was held on Friday, September 8, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at Yanda and Son Funeral Home, 1500 W, Vandament Avenue, Yukon, Oklahoma 73099. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, September 9, at 1:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm, Yukon. Interment was held at 3:30 p.m., at Poage Cemetery, Colony. To leave online condolences please visit www.yandafuneral.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Yanda and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Yukon.

Jolando (Jo) Gayle (Deeds) Hill was born on June 28, 1936, in Rocky, Oklahoma, to David Bennett and Grace Opal (Galloway) Deeds, and passed away on September 11, 2017, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, at the age of 81. Graveside services are set for 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Lone Star Cemetery in Rocky, with Buck Nicholson officiating and Steve Strickler also speaking. Services will be under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home. Jo grew up on her family’s farm outside of Rocky, where she enjoyed riding on the tractor with her father, climbing trees and watching the clouds float by. She was a talented singer and piano player and performed numerous recitals as a child. Jo was a proud Rocky Buffalo, graduating from Rocky High School in 1954, where she played basketball and was a cheerleader. The previous year, at the age of 16, she had married her high school sweetheart, Benny Joe Hill, on May 1, 1953. Following graduation, the young couple moved to Weatherford to attend what is now known as Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where they lived in Vetsville on campus. While taking classes as a music major, Jo worked at Ratcliffe’s Bookstore behind the lunch counter. When Benny graduated from SWOSU in 1957, Jo made a new home in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Sons Kevin, Kelly, and Kent were all born during her time there. After a stint back in Weatherford and a short time in Bryan, Texas, while Benny finished up his PhD at Texas A&M, the family moved back to Weatherford to stay in 1964. Daughter Kristi was born in Weatherford. Jo was part of the first group of women to volunteer as Pink Ladies at Weatherford Memorial Hospital and worked the inaugural shift. She also spent a few years as church secretary at the Weatherford Church of Christ before taking her post as departmental secretary in the Language Arts department at SWOSU in the winter of 1981. Students and faculty alike knew her office was the place to go if you were homesick, needed first aid, needed candy, needed information about anything and everything on campus, or just needed to sit and talk. She loved talking to new students, faculty and staff every year. She also organized and hosted countless parties and graduation gatherings for the Physics department, where Benny served as chair. After 35 years, Jo retired from SWOSU in 2016. Jo was a faithful fan of the Weatherford Eagles and Southwestern Bulldogs. She loved watching and listening to their sporting events, even traveling to watch the Lady Bulldog basketball team win several national titles. She is survived by children Kevin Hill and wife, Donna of Amarillo, Texas; Kelly Hill and wife, Tina of Yukon; Kent Hill and wife, Kristy of Murphy, Texas; daughter Kristi Hill of Weatherford; grandchildren Becca Sullivan and husband, Zach, Kylie Sanders and husband, Chad; Katelyn Hill; Abby Hill; Ben Hill; and great-grandchildren, Sydnee Sullivan, Max Sanders and Kira Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Bennett and Grace Opal (Galloway) Deeds; husband, Benny in 2014; sister, Benna G. Martin and great-grandson Aiden Sullivan. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the SWOSU Foundation.

Lanny Leon Holman, a longtime resident of Washita County, Oklahoma, died August 8, 2017, at the age of 56. Lanny was born on November 6, 1960, in Rocky, Oklahoma, to Charles and Idell (Madden) Holman. He was raised in Rocky and attended school in Cordell. Lanny was an artist and enjoyed painting and welding. He also enjoyed camping and spending time with family and friends. Lanny is preceded in death by his father Charles Holman; one Sister, Gayla Humphrey; one infant sister, Vicki; two sons, Jackie Ray and Wyatt Owen. He is survived by his mother, Idell Holman of Rocky; two daughters, Destiny Holman of Hinton and Kattie Dobbs of Cordell; one son, Jake Dobbs of Rocky; twelve grandchildren; three sisters, Dwan Elston and husband, Dickie; Dixie Byrd and husband, Brad; Hilda Humphrey and husband, Keith, all of Rocky; and a host of dear family and friends. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Lonestar Cemetery in Rocky, under the direction of Kiehn-Varner Funeral Home of Cordell.

MaryAnn Wiest, 78, of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at the Corn Heritage Village. MaryAnn was born on July 31, 1939, in Hobart, Oklahoma, to Orval and Willie (Mc- Donald) Morris. She attended school in Rocky, Oklahoma, graduating in 1957. A year later MaryAnn married her sweet heart Clayton Edwin Wiest on March 14, 1958, in Cordell. She worked for the Department of Human Services. A few years later she became supervisor and worked for a total of 35 years, retiring in 2001. MaryAnn was a member of the 4th and College Church of Christ. She loved being with her family and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include two sons, Steve Wiest and wife, Susan of Oklahoma City; Rick Wiest and wife, Ruth of Cordell; daughter, Carol Allred and husband, Johnny of Hobart; grandchildren, Stacie Wiest of Oklahoma City; Michael Wiest of Oklahoma City; Jennifer Wiest-Frymire and husband, Zac of Yukon; Mathew Halford of Oklahoma City; Danielle Allred of Weatherford; great granddaughter, Jenova and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Orval and Willie Morris; husband, Clayton Edwin Wiest; two brothers, Ron Morris and Jack Morris; and one sister, Gwyendene Elliott. Funeral services are under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Cordell, Oklahoma. Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Lone Star Cemetery Rocky, Oklahoma.

Noma Mae Price was born November 22, 1919, in Washita County, Oklahoma, to Dovie Belle (Brown) and Fred Trader. She passed away September 17, 2017, at Elk City, Oklahoma, at the age of 97 years, nine months and 25 days. Noma Mae grew up in Burns Flat and Borger, Texas. She attended Burns Flat High School where she played basketball and was a member of the graduating class of 1937. The day after graduation, May 1, 1937, she was married to Clyde Boone Price at Cordell. Together they primarily lived in the Burns Flat and Canute area. In 1947, they moved to the Price Farm where they raised their family. In 1972, she was part of the first graduating class of the LPN program at Western Oklahoma Area Vocational Technical Center. She later worked at the Sentinel Nursing Home and the Cordell Christian Home for 20 plus years. Although Noma Mae enjoyed caring for others, in 1992, she retired so she could pursue her passion in life which was taking care of her family through various illnesses and situations. Noma Mae was an avid Oklahoma City Thunder fan, enjoyed painting, sewing, ceramic work and many other craft projects. She was also a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was active in the women's auxiliary, church choir and a long-time Sunday school teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dovie Belle (Brown) and Fred Trader; her husband; two sons, Regi Scott Price and Ronal Dale Price; one grandson, Ron Price, Jr; and one brother, Brownie. She is survived by her three sons, Danny Kent Price and wife, Ruth of Foss, Oklahoma; Clyde Erick Price and wife, Brenda of Burns Flat, Oklahoma; and Roma Chris Price and wife, Kathie of Burns Flat, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren, Darin, Mark, Sirina, Tausha, Sarah, Aubrey, Scott, Kara, Erin, Boone, Sean and Amie; 20 great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mary Faye Delp, Elk City, Oklahoma, and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held Thursday, September 21, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiated by Jim Fisk and Tom Spence. Burial will be at Boggy Cemetery, under the direction of Whinery-Savage Funeral Service. Condolences can be made online at www.whineryfs.com.

A Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Emery L. Suderman of Enid, was held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, in the Bible Mennonite Brethren Church, Cordell, Oklahoma, with Reverend Kevin Creed officiating. Burial followed in the Bible Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery, under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

Dr. Emery L. Suderman, D.O., 81, known to friends and patients simply as “Dr. Emery”, died on September 22, 2017, in Enid, Oklahoma.

Emery was born to Leonard and Christine (Epp) Suderman on October 7, 1935, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. He was the youngest of four boys.

He graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1953. Emery’s high school basketball team played in the Minnesota state championship game his senior year.

He also played basketball at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, and completed his undergraduate degree in pre-medicine in 1957.

He was married to Inez Javorsky in Bessie, Oklahoma, on July 29, 1960.

He attended Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating in 1961. He then completed a oneyear residency in Grand Junction, Colorado.

In 1962, he joined his cousin, Dr. Joe Suderman, in Pharr, Texas, where they opened a partnership, the Suderman Clinic.

This was a family medical practice, which saw an average of 80 patients a day. Dr. Emery helped as many people as he could and would see needy people who had no insurance for free. Incredibly, by the time Dr. Joe retired from the practice 25 years later in 1987, their practice had delivered more than 10,000 babies.

In 2003, Dr. Emery and Dr. Joe were honored by the City of Pharr, Texas, for their years of service to the community. They were presented with a Certificate of Recognition signed by the mayor. The proclamation noted that the doctors' time and efforts have "benefited people of all ages and walks of life and have been a powerful influence for good in the community.”

Upon Dr. Emery’s retirement, he and Inez lived in Silverthorne, Colorado, (2003-05), Cordell, Oklahoma, (2005-14) and Enid, Oklahoma, (2014 – present).

They enjoyed trips with the entire family during the holiday seasons to Branson, Missouri, Galveston, Texas, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. They also took a Gaither Homecoming Alaska Cruise and a trip to Banff, Canada.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Leonard and Christine; and two brothers, Jean and Vern.

He is survived by his wife, Inez of Enid; three children, James (Linda) Suderman of Meno, Oklahoma; Carol (Rick) Garrison of Elk City, Oklahoma; and Timothy Suderman of Meno, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Emily (Ray) Winkeljohn of Midland, Texas; Kevin Suderman of Norman, Oklahoma; Joshua Green of Weatherford, Oklahoma; Hannah (Roy) Goodspeed of Yukon, Oklahoma; Ben Sawatzky of Colony, Oklahoma, Gunner Garrison of Stillwater, Oklahoma; Zachary and Emery Suderman both of Manhattan, Kansas; One great-grandchild, Tiger Goodspeed of Yukon, Oklahoma. He is also survived by an older brother, Lee (Marilyn) Suderman of Dallas, Oregon; Sister-in-law, Elsie Rahn-Schultz of Mountain Lake, Minnesota; Sister-in-law, Iris (Ed) McNeil of Silverthorne, Colorado; and Sister-in-law, Carolyn Javorsky of Corn, Oklahoma.

The family would like to express many thanks to Drs. Bushman, Shaw, and Mareburger and the nurses and staff at Integris Bass Baptist Hospital in Enid, the staff at United Methodist Health Care Center at The Commons in Enid, and the staff of Hospice Circle of Love in Enid.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be given to Evangelical Mission Ministries or Hospice Circle of Love with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home, PO Box 3501 Enid, OK 73703 serving as custodians of the funds.

Rosemary Spalding passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at the age of 88. She was born in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Robert Gregory and Nora (Standerfer) Knie on August 8, 1929.

She graduated Cordell High School in 1947, and attended Southwestern State College where she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Education.

Rosemary taught school in Rocky. During that time, she met the love of her life, Charles R. (Bob) Spalding. They were married October 4, 1952, at the First Baptist Church in Cordell.

In the early years of their marriage, Rosemary and Bob lived in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma City, with Bob’s job at Standard Oil. They returned home to Cordell in 1966, where they raised their two sons.

Rosemary was a homemaker, but was also involved with Knie Spalding Insurance and Real Estate, and the family farming operation.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cordell, where she sang in the choir and taught the Primary Sunday School Class for many years.

Rosemary was also a member of the Alpha Nu chapter of the ESA Sorority in Cordell from the time of its inception.

As a young child Rosemary enjoyed riding and showing horses.

She traveled extensively with her mother to see and listen to Rosemary’s sister Roberta perform as a world-renowned opera singer.

She was also an avid reader.

She enjoyed attending her children’s activities and loved following her grandkids around to their various events. She absolutely loved spending time with friends and family.

Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Gregory and Nora (Standerfer) Knie; one infant sister, Jimmie Jean Knie; and one sister, Roberta Joy Knie in March of 2017.

She is survived by her husband, Bob of the home; two sons, Charles Gregory Spalding and wife, Terry of Coppell, Texas, and Robert Wesley Spalding and wife, Kristy of Cordell; one brother-in-law, Bill Spalding of Maumelle, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Christopher Gregory and wife, Ashlee; Charles David and wife, Courtney; Jonathan Richard; William Daniel; Emily Marie; and Audrey Rose; and a host of dear family and friends.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at the First Baptist Church of Cordell, under the direction of Kiehn-Varner Funeral Home of Cordell.