Melvin Jack McLerran, Jr. was born April 4, 1926 departed this earth on November 29, 2017 Jack was the son of Melvin and Ruby McLerran. He was proceeded in death by his parents, four brothers and sisters and his wife, Oleta Chloe Mc-Lerran. He is survived by his eldest son, Gary and wife Sue, of Mesa, Arizona, Grandson Jon, his wife, Ritsa, and Great-Granddaughter Zoe. He is also survived by his son Randall and his wife Pam of Ocala Florida and their children Brandy and David Slaymaker and Great-grandson Audrick. Jack was a farmer and a lifetime resident of Washita County and proudly served his country in World War II. He entered the United States Army in 1944 and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded two Bronze Medals for his gallantry in actions behind the enemy lines. He also served during the occupation of Germany. Jack was a loving father, husband and grandparent. It is difficult to put into words what a humble and loving man he was. When called to serve his country as a citizen soldier he answered the call of duty with bravery and honor. He asked for little of, but gave much to his family and country. The world is a better place because of the path he walked. He was laid to rest at the Carter Cemetery, Carter, Oklahoma, with his family. Grave side services were held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, December 4. 2017.

Bill Gail Thomsen, son of Charles Olen and Sammie Belle (Boatman) Thomsen was born September 30, 1953 and passed from this life November 23, 2017 at the age of 62. His childhood years were spent at Camargo, Oklahoma and he attended school there thru the 8th grade. He then attended school at Vici, Oklahoma graduating with the class of 1971. His life’s work was centered around the oilfield industry. He was a hard worker and loved to have fun. Many of his friends were subject to his practical jokes during the years. Bill was united in marriage to Cheri Burchfield and they were blessed with a son, Louis. He later married Susie Carli and they made there home in Dill City, Oklahoma In passing, Bill joins his parents Charles and Sammie Thomsen; sister Cynthia Ann Thomsen and brother Louis Thomsen. Remembering Bill are his son Louis and his wife Janae of Dill City, Oklahoma, grandchildren, Louis Thomsen, Jr. and Hayden Thomsen, other family and a host of friends. Memorials may be made to the Camargo Cemetery in care of Shaw Funeral Home. Services were held Friday December 1, 2017 at 10:30 am the First Christian Church, Camargo, Oklahoma with burial following at the Camargo Cemetery, Camargo, Oklahoma Condolences may be sent to the family at shawfuneralhome.net. Shaw Funeral Home of Vici Oklahoma. 

Aline Jones, 88, passed away on Monday, December 11th, 2017 in Cordell, Oklahoma after an extended illness. She was born on March 8th, 1929 in Pitcher, Oklahoma to John Thomas and Susie (Williams) Thompson. She married Herman Otto Jones on April 3, 1949 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Aline enjoyed life and her family. She loved all holidays, especial Christmas and Easter and getting to hunt Easter eggs with her grandchildren. Aline was a generous and loving person and never met a stranger. She loved to tell stories, whistle and make people laugh, sing and dance. She was known for her sense of humor and her love of bingo. She is survived by three daughters, Sylvia Totherow, Anadarko, OK, LaVern Golden and her husband, Hessley of Anadarko, OK, Terry Gregory and her husband, Darrel of Cordell, OK. Her Grandchildren are, Jason Totherow, Janette Totherow, Jospeh Parham, Mark Parham, Aimee Hacker, Quinda Lane and her husband, Josh, Jessica Gossett and husband Timothy, Rikki Carman and husband Charles, Chasidy Holman and husband Lincoln and Jeremy Gregory, Aline has 22 Great-Grandchildren and six Great-Great-Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Susie Thompson, her husband, Herman Otto Jones, her daughter, Vickie Hacker and a great-grandchild, Tristan Wood. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 2:00 P.M., at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Anadarko, OK , with Ellen Williams Scott Officiating, Burial will be at the Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, OK. Pallbearers are Charles Carman, Jason Totherow, Lincoln Holman, Justin Totherow, Riley Carman, Walker Carman, Spencer Williams. Honoray Pallbearers will be Jeremy Gregory, Sam Vernoy, Jessie Vernoy, Trace Totherow, Thomas Totherow, William Deason, Corey Allen, Diego Lane, Gabriel Wood Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma. Messages of condolences may be sent to www.smithfuneralservices.com

Darl Jene Hoefar, 77, passed away on December 21, 2017 in Eloy, Arizona. He was born on October 7, 1940 in Foss, Oklahoma to Carl and Opal Hoefar. Darl enjoyed golfing, He enjoyed talking to everyone- people knew him as "Trouble". Darl is survived by his wife: Virginia “Ginny” Hoefar; his children: Darla Armfield of Gilbert, AZ., Sherry Brown of Mesa, AZ., Cathy Atkisson of Henderson, NV. and James Hoefar of South Carolina; his sibling: Gary Hoefar of Oklahoma City, OK. and Toni Giblet of Cordell, OK.; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is preceded by his parents: Carl and Opal Hoefar. Service will take place at a later time in Oklahoma. J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud, Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Bobbie Roberts, 47, Rocky, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, December 28th, 2017. She was born on August 11, 1970 at Sentinel, Oklahoma to James Henry and Kathy Kay( Callahan) Clements. Bobbie attended Sentinel Public Schools and graduated in 1989. She married Dale Lee Roberts on September 11, 1990 at Sentinel and made their home at Rocky. She was preceded in death by her mother Kathy Kay Callahan, her maternal grandparents Shorty and Ether Callahan, her paternal grandparent Loyd and Ida Clements, her grandparents-in-law: Dale and Bernice Wood, and Bennie and Bertie Roberts. Her survivors include her husband Dale Lee Roberts of the home, three Brothers, George Allen Snethen, of Sentinel, Oklahoma, Billy Clements and his wife Kylie, of Canute, Oklahoma and Jimmy Clements, of Sentinel, Oklahoma, one Sister, Cindy Cantrell and husband Earl, of Sentinel, Oklahoma, her Father and Mother in law, Benny and Kay Roberts, Sentinel, Oklahoma, her brother in law, Willie Roberts and wife Vickie. Nieces and nephews include Angela, Presley Reed, Robert Snethen, Alexis Snethen, Thomas Snethen, Marie, Charlie, Sarah, Andrew, Courtney, and Brittany Clements. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Sentinel, Oklahoma. Interment will be Lone Star Cemetery, Rocky, Oklahoma, under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Sentinel, Oklahoma.

Dorothy Anna Opitz Collier, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on December 25, 2017, in Cordell, Oklahoma, at the Cordell Christian Home. She was born June 28, 1929, south of Hinton, Oklahoma, on the Opitz Farm. She was preceded in death by her father Rudolf Opitz, her mother Dora Constien Opitz, two brothers, Alfred and George Opitz, and her husband of 28 years, Al Collier. Her survivors include her son, Lester Max Worsham and his wife Karen of Cresent Oklahoma, two daughters, Virginia Lee Robison and her husband Stanley of Rocky Oklahoma and Sandra Kay Pignotti and her husband Mike of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Two sisters, Agnes Stehr of Clinton, Oklahoma and Eunice Hunter, Abilene, Texas. One brother, Edwin Opitz and his wife Sue, Hinton, Oklahoma. She also had eight Grandchildren, Amanda (Robison) Brashears and her husband Shane, Katey (Robison) Holt and her husband Colten, Donald Pignotti and his wife Laura, Anna (Pignotti) LaForest and her husband Adam, Brian Worsham and his wife Joslyn, Shane Worsham and his wife Ashley, Chad Worsham and his wife Leticia, and Eric Worsham. 15 Great Grandchildren, are Meghan, McKenna, Colby, Rory, Hunter, Abby, Sawyer, Jude, Lennon, Emeline, and Jacob Worsham, Hunter and Barrett Brashears, Haylee Holt, Cora Pignotti, Nate LaForest, and many nephews and niece. Dorothy worked many years at Hinton Oklahoma, raising her three children before marrying Al Collier and moving to Altus, Oklahoma. She worked for years at Will Rogers Elementary public school in the cafeteria before retiring. Dorothy loved working outside in the yard growing her beautiful flowers and garden produce with joy, always sharing it with friends and family. When you didn’t find Dorothy outside she loved baking her famous cinnamon rolls and pies. Family was the love of her life and she enjoyed moving to Rocky, Oklahoma, and living closer to loved ones. Funeral Services for Dorothy were scheduled for Thursday, December 28, 2017, 2:00 P.M. at People’s Funeral Home Chapel, 1400 W. Main Lone Wolf, OK 580-846-9018, with nephew Calvin Opitz officiating. Interment followed at Altus City Cemetery. Viewing was Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at People’s Funeral Home.

Howe- Jackie was born Saturday, September 6, 1952 in Sentinel, Oklahoma to parents Rex and Dovie (Blanton) Ringo. He passed from this life on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in his home at the age of 65. Jackie attended and graduated high school in Dill City, Oklahoma in 1970. After graduation, he furthered his education by attending an electronics training in Oklahoma City. He married the love of his life, Susan Leonard, in Oklahoma City on July 20, 1973. Jackie worked as a computer technician for 44 years, working for Texas Instruments and later Raytheon. Jackie enjoyed playing softball and working with his hands in the outdoors. Jackie and Susan loved to travel and enjoyed going to the activities of their friends’ children. He sang in a gospel quartet and was affiliated with the Texoma Chord Ringers Barbershop Chorus in Sherman. Jackie and Susan have been members of Center St. Church of Christ for forty-four years. He was preceded in death by his father, Rex; and brothers, Tony Max Ringo and Glen Ringo. Jackie is survived by his wife, Susan, of the Howe home; mother, Dovie Ringo of Cordell, Oklahoma; brother, Jeff Ringo and his wife, Darla, of Cordell, Oklahoma, and son Max and his wife, McKenzie of Stillwater, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Iva Ringo, and her son, Scott and his wife, Kim Sue, and children Tye, Dason, Jacob, Tyson and Emma of Mustang, Oklahoma; brother and sister-in-law,

lMemorial Service for “Claude” Watkins, 74, Cordell resident was be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the First Baptist Church of Cordell, officiated by Pastor R.B. Mathis and Pastor Terrell Ronberg. Burial Followed at a later date in the Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Kelsie Claude Watkins was born July 21, 1943 in Mooreland Oklahoma and passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in the Corn Heritage Village in Corn, Oklahoma. Claude was raised in the Fort Supply, Oklahoma area and graduated from Fort Supply High School in 1961. He lived in Clinton before marrying Janice Schmidt on September 29, 1983 in Cordell. They have made Cordell their home. He was employed with A & R Freight Line as well as farming. He retired in 2014. He was a member of Cordell’s First Baptist Church and his hobbies were his work and spending his time K e l s i e Claude Watkins farming. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dean Watkins and three sisters, Viola Matt, Ruby Hinze and Opal Selvey. He is survived by his wife, Janice of the home, son, Darren Watkins and his wife, Shelly, of Woodward, Oklahoma and two step sons, Dewayne Nabors, of Cordell, Oklahoma and Randy Nabors and his wife, Cheri, of Cordell, Oklahoma. He is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Kathleen “Kat” (Beech) Kenimer, of Cordell, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Cordell, Oklahoma at the age of 94. Kat was born October 27, 1923, in Port, Oklahoma to John J. and Callie (Powers) Beech. In 1932, as a child she moved with her family to a farm southeast of Cordell. Kat attended Cordell High School and graduated in 1942. While in high school she played basketball on the Lady Blue Devils 1941 state semifinalist team and the 1942 state champion team. Kat’s graduating class went to Galveston Beach for their senior trip, but to get there they all loaded up in a make shift bus which was an open top cattle truck. Kat was raised on the farm in a loving family with her six brothers and a sister. At a young age she learned how to work hard and the art of “Good Ole Home Cooking” which she carried throughout her life. When World War II started, Kat’s brothers enlisted and Kat and Winnie took over their chores with the farming and milking the cows, a job her brothers always kept the girls from having to do. Kat’s family found humor in the fact that when the boys returned home from the war they relieved the girls of the farming, but sold the milk cows. Kat joined the First United Methodist Church in Cordell in 1939. She loved her church and church family. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women. Kat worked as a switchboard operator for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Cordell from 1946 until 1962. She met and married Ralph Kenimer on June 16, 1962 in Cordell. She and Ralph made their home on a farm near Hobart where she worked for Kenimer Flowers. After Ralph’s death Kat moved back to Cordell to be closer to family. She was a natural caregiver and her family was very appreciative of her loving compassion for them. She enjoyed cooking, making flower arrangements, going on trips, and watching television. Kat was a huge sports enthusiast. She was a huge Sooner fan, but then some of her nieces and nephews attended Oklahoma State University and she then became a Cowboy fan also. She and her close friend Obera and son Mickey traveled many miles to watch the Sooners play and once Coach Barry Switzer gave Kat, Obera and Mickey tickets to the 1988 Orange Bowl. Kat was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ralph in 1983; six brothers: Ray, Loyd, Lovell, Leonard, Pete, and Jack; one sister: Winnie Kiehn; two stepsons, Dale and Rusty. She is survived by two step daughters-in-law; Nancy Kenimer of Arkansas and Robbie Jo Kenimer of Texas and four step grandchildren. Kat is also survived by her nieces, nephews and their families whom she loved and cherished very much. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church in Cordell, Oklahoma under the direction of Kiehn Varner Funeral Home of Cordell. Officiating the services was Rev. Charles Sappington. Serving as pallbearers were nephews Ryan Bullard, Kelby Beech, Jordon Beech. Dr. Michael Kiehn, and Chad Kiehn.

Donna Lee Mitchell Harbuck was born June 17, 1935 in Geary, Oklahoma to Hazel Parrish and W.W. Mitchell. Donna attended high school in Sickles, Oklahoma. Soon after she met J.W. Harbuck and they were married on December 27, 1955. When J.W. was discharged from the army, they moved to Colorado, where they worked for a while then moved to Hydro, Oklahoma. They later moved to Borger, Texas before finally ending up in Dill City, Oklahoma in 1962 and have been there ever since. Donna worked for M.O.D.A. and the Dill City School System for 13 years. She quit working to take care of their grandson, Taylor Harbuck, she also worked at the First Baptist Church for 40 years. Survivors include her husband, J.W. Harbuck of the home, Sons: Ricky Harbuck of Dill City, Oklahoma, Mitchell Harbuck of Dill City, Oklahoma, David Harbuck and his wife Nancy of Dill City, Oklahoma, and Grandson: Taylor Harbuck of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Also surviving is her Brother George Mitchell and his wife Viola of Del City, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by: parents, Hazel (Parrish) and W.W. Mitchell and Sister, Julia Owen. Funeral Service was held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 15th, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Dill City, Oklahoma. Interment was at Liberty Bell Cemetery under the direction of Ray and Martha Funeral Home, Cordell, Oklahoma.

Treva Roberta Williams, of Cordell, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, in Clinton, Oklahoma, at the age of 80. Treva was born April 27, 1937, to Robert and Mary (Martin) Isbell. She was raised in Cordell and attended Cordell schools. She married Jack Williams on October 1, 1954, in Cordell and to this union two children were born. Treva worked many years at the Farmers National Bank in Cordell and the Washita County Extension Center, retiring in the early eighties. She enjoyed playing the piano and loved being involved in her church. Treva volunteered her time to help others when she was able. She really enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her children and grandchildren. She married Curtis Maloy September 13, 1979, in Cordell and became a loving stepmother to Curtis' son, Curt. Treva was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mary Isbell and brother Ortiz Isbell in 1955. Her survivors include one daughter, Cylinda Nonast and husband Rodney of Cordell, Oklahoma; one son, Robert Williams and wife Euridice of St. Croix, Virgin Island; stepson, Curt Maloy and wife Lori of Shawnee, Oklahoma; a very special person in her life Curtis Maloy of Clinton, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Cordell, Oklahoma, under the direction of Kiehn-Varner Funeral Home of Cordell.

Viola Dorothy Kupka, 83, of Canute, Oklahoma, was born on August 7, 1934 in Calumet, Oklahoma to Dewey Laws and Mary Elizabeth (Brooks) Nix. She went to walk with her Savior in heaven on January 11, 2018 the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Elk City, Oklahoma. Viola married Gerald W. Kupka on June 23, 1953 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Canute, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2011. Along with her husband she owned and operated Kupka Texaco Station in Canute for over twenty years. She also worked at the local tag agency for twenty-four years. Viola enjoyed cooking, taking care of her plants and spending time with her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Her family was her life and she savored every moment with them. She was an active member of the Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Elk City, Oklahoma. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 18, 2018 at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Elk City, Oklahoma. Interment will be at Holy Family Cemetery in Canute, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to the care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. Cherishing her memory are her children, Susan Brinkley of Elk City, Oklahoma, Timothy Kupka and his wife, Debbie of Elk City, Oklahoma, Deborah Pruitt and her husband, Jody of Newalla, Oklahoma, Michael Kupka and his wife, Miranda of Canute, Oklahoma, daughter-in-law, Julie Kupka of Canute, Oklahoma, also cherishing are her thirteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one brother, Bobby Ray Nix of Elk City, Oklahoma along with numerous other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Kupka; son, Jeffrey Kupka and her parents, Dewey and Mary Nix; son-in-law, Ranny Brinkley and brother, George Nix. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648. Online condolences may be sent to the family by using the online guest book at www.martin-duggerfuneralhome.com

Alton G. “Nick” Nicholson

Alton G. “Nick” Nicholson, 73, of Cordell, Oklahoma passed away on December 14th, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 15th, 1944 to Corbett and Eva Nicholson in Warren, Arkansas. 

Nick came to western Oklahoma in 1964 when he was in the Airforce and stationed in Burns Flat.

Nick graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1974 with a double major in Accounting and Business. 

He farmed and worked for over forty years for Washita County driving a road grader. Since retiring he has enjoyed tinkering on lawn mowers, walking for his health, and watching hummingbirds. 

Since April of 2016, the joy and passion of his life was his grandaughter, Temperance. He was a proud father, an even prouder grandfather and wonderful friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Nick leaves behind two daughters, Audra Duggins and husband James of Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, Christy Ervin andhusband Levi of Cordell, Oklahoma

As well as, their mother Clara Nicholson of Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, one Granddaughter, Temperance Duggins, one Brother, Aaron Nicholson andwife Nelma of Warren, Arkansas, one Sister, Linda Denton of Warren, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Corbett and Eva Nicholson, an infant brother, A.G. Nicholson and sister, Cathy L. Pope.

Visitation was held from 2:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Cordell, Oklahoma.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell, Oklahoma.

Funeral services for Ruby Isabelle Thiessen, 93-yearold Eakly, Oklahoma resident, were held Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. at the First Assembly of God Church in Eakly, Oklahoma with Pastor Michael McDaniel officiating. Burial followed in Eakly Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home. Ruby was born June 24, 1924, in Cordell, Oklahoma to Arthur Justin and Rufina Frances (Sandefer) Newton. She was called home to her beloved Savior on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Maple Lawn Manor in Hydro, Oklahoma. Ruby was raised and attended school in Cordell, Oklahoma. On November 15, 1942, she married Jesse Louis Bowen in Cordell. Ruby worked as a Nanny for many years before becoming a CNA, (Certified Nursing Assistant). She worked as a nurse’s aide at the Cordell Memorial Hospital for 15 years and assisted with numerous newborns during this time. On July 7, 1978, Ruby married Roy Thiessen in Mustang, Oklahoma, that made them a combined family of eleven children and made their home on the farm near Colony, Oklahoma. They lived in Cordell until 1985, when they moved to Eakly, Oklahoma. Ruby enjoyed embroidering, reading, attending church, needlepoint, painting, cats, and collecting owls. She will be remembered as a “Great Prayer Warrior” and Grandma Ruby to Eakly or Grandma “Uby” to many of the grand and great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Gideon’s Bible or to the Assembly of God – Missions Fund. Ruby is survived by eleven children, James Bowen and his wife Jane of Moore, Oklahoma, Teddy Bowen and his wife Carol of Willow Park, Texas, Marsha Harty of Lawton, Oklahoma, Lee Fite of Duncan, Oklahoma, Kaye Whitehead of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Dean Thiessen and his wife Linda of Colony, Oklahoma, Ron Thiessen and his wife Ruth of Washita, Oklahoma, Donna Pearcy and her husband Gale of Colony, Oklahoma, Larry Thiessen and his wife Paula of Eakly, Oklahoma, Gary Thiessen of Joplin, Missouri, and Troy Thiessen and his wife Sandra of Joplin, Missouri. She is also survived by one sister, Norma Walker of El Reno, Oklahoma, 27 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Roy Thiessen, four brothers, Al, Leo, A.J. and Jesse, one sister, Esther and two granddaughters, Julie Harty and Dana Clark.

Auma Jean Holt of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away January 17, 2018, in the Elkview Hospital in Hobart, Oklahoma, at the age of 93. Auma Jean was born September 22, 1924, on a farm near Rocky, Oklahoma, to Amos James and Winnie (Baird) Price. At an early age, she moved to Cloud Chief where she attended Cloud Chief Public Schools graduating in 1942. She married Henry Ray Holt on March 18, 1944, in Cordell, Oklahoma. She enjoyed many lifelong friends from Cloud Chief and was actively involved in the school activities there. She and Hank served as class parents to several classes at Cloud Chief through the years. They were chiefly responsible for the first all-school reunion in 1980 that was held every other year for several years. At an early age, she began pulling (not picking) cotton for her dad, and she loved talking about it to anyone who would listen. Auma Jean worked hard besides Hank on the farm making sure all workers were fed a home-cooked meal at noon and a hardy afternoon snack during harvest in addition to driving the wheat truck and teaching the “kids” how to pull and chop cotton. She always had a garden from which she canned all vegetables. When the children transferred to Cordell Public Schools, she worked in the cafeteria at Lincoln Elementary School, the Red Barn Cafe, and later at Robertson’s Factory. After retiring from Robertson’s, she and Hank cared for the building at Northside Church of Christ. They also helped with the funeral dinners, other church functions, and Cordell High School FFA banquets. One of her favorite hobbies was teaching anyone interested, how to prepare and cook calf fries for the FFA dinners. She delighted in attending sports events for her children and grandchildren. Whether it was football and wrestling, which she did not understand, basketball, baseball, softball, or showing cattle or pigs. She delighted in seeing her children and grandchildren compete even if the conditions were sub freezing. Auma Jean was an excellent seamstress making many of Winnie and Charlene’s clothes when they were younger. She basically taught herself to crochet. Crocheting became a passion and she crocheted chests full of afghans, placemats, pot holders and, of course, she left baskets of yarn and material for future projects. Another passion was cooking and baking. She was wellknown for her fruit pies, angel food cakes, hot rolls, and cinnamon rolls. The grandkids especially loved her apricot fried pies. She always had a freezer full of ice cream, a refrigerator full of Dr. Peppers, and jars full of candy strategically placed. In case company came, she could prepare a six-course meal in minutes and loved doing it. Her passions for cooking and crocheting waned after Hank passed away and as her physical abilities declined. She and Hank celebrated 57 1/2 years of marriage. She adjusted but never recovered from his sudden death in October 2001. She is also preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers: Orville Price, Jake Price, James Price, and one sister Hyawannah Ward. She is also preceded in death by Hanks brothers & sisters and their spouses. She is survived by her son: Jerry Holt and wife Dolores, Hobart, Oklahoma, daughters: Winnie Redwine and husband George, Edmond, Oklahoma, Charlene King and husband Bill, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, eight grandchildren: Kristy and husband Bryan Smith, Stroud, Oklahoma, Jon and Elizabeth Redwine, West Orange, New Jersey, Jed and Elvia Redwine, Miami, Florida, Jeff and Cindy King, Midwest City, Oklahoma, Jaymi and Ryan McIlvoy, Choctaw, Oklahoma, Barclay and Camile Holt, Shattuck, Oklahoma, Greg and Amanda Holt, Hobart, Oklahoma and Jon Marc Holt, Midlothian, Texas. She is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Auma Jean never aspired for greatness. She followed her passions for her husband Hank, being a good homemaker, a good mother, a good cook, a loving grandmother, great-grandmother, and greatgreat- grandmother. In becoming good at these passions she created a place in the hearts of relatives and friends who knew her well. These places in our hearts cannot be replaced, but we have memories of her pie baking, eating her dinners, greeting us at ball games, and feeling the warmth of love when we snuggle under an afghan crocheted by Auma Jean. A funeral service for Auma Jean Holt was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Northside Church of Christ in Cordell, Oklahoma. Services were under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Cordell, Oklahoma.

Gene Dee Patton, 87, of Burns Flat, Oklahoma passed away January 22, 2018 at Cordell Memorial Hospital with family by his side. He was born on July 25, 1930, on the family farm near Putnam, Oklahoma, to Ervin Virgil and Ionia Anna (Dilocker) Patton. Gene graduated in 1948 from Independence School, which was located between Custer and Putnam. He married the love of his life, Vanda Davis, on August 28, 1954, in Thomas, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Army. Gene studied electronics and graduated from the Okmulgee Vocational School. After graduation, he went to work at Convair where he worked on the B-58 bomber. After that he owned and operated Gene’s TV Sales and Service in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. He also worked at MODA and retired from Wagner. After retirement, Gene taught a knife making course at the Burns Flat Vo-Tech. He enjoyed knife making and wood working. He also enjoyed going to the coffee shop to see his friends. Gene and Vanda had been happily married for 63 years. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Vanda Patton of the home, two sons, Lorin Patton and wife, Cassie of Burns Flat, Oklahoma; Terry Patton and wife, Debbie of Cordell, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Valerie Farrar and husband, Anthony of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Steven Patton and wife, Martha of Burns Flat, Oklahoma; Kate Patton of Burns Flat, Oklahoma; and Jenna Patton of Cordell, Oklahoma; and six great-grandchildren, Brian, Michael, Nevaeh, Christopher, Wyatt, and Cloe. He is also survived by one brother, Orin Patton and wife, Barbara of Leedy, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents

Morris Neal Wilmeth

Morris Neal Wilmeth, 83, died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Integris Hospice House following a brief illness. He was born February 3, 1934 in Cordell, Oklahoma to Thurman and Hattie Wilmeth. He was the oldest of four boys. 

After graduating from Cordell High School, Morris served in the Air Force as a radar technician for 20 years before retiring in 1973. He met and married Barbara Yetman in 1955 while stationed in Newfoundland, Canada. Barbara and Morris had three children. 

They were stationed in many countries during his Air Force career, including the United States, Canada, Spain, and Turkey. They returned to Western Oklahoma after retiring, where he worked as a Dill City police officer and at the Burns Flat golf course. 

After Barbara’s death in 2008, Morris moved to Edmond Oklahoma. In 2012 Morris was married to Judy Johnson. Morris and Judy enjoyed reading together, listening to music and spending time with friends and church family. 

Morris is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Bryan Wilmeth and wife Terri; grandchildren Matt Wilmeth and wife Katia, and Chali Lewis and husband Califf; great grandchildren Garrett, Josiah, Locke, Kirsten, and Kesler; brother Gerald Wilmeth, stepson Eric Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Morris was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, wife Barbara and daughter Cheryl; and brothers, Joe and Fred. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Trinity Christian Church in Edmond at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Integris Hospice House, 13920 Quailbrook Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 or to Trinity Christian Church, 1400 NW 178 St., Edmond, OK 73012. 

Pearl June Klaassen passed away on January 30, 2018. She was born on November 22, 1937, in Cordell, Oklahoma, to David and Edna Reimer. Throughout her life, she was best known for loyalty to family and friends, an abiding faith, her musical talent, and a great sense of humor. She was intelligent, insightful, and hard working. A graduate of Corn Bible Academy, June went on to receive a Master of Science in Financial Services in later life. She was married to Denver James Klaassen on February 15, 1957, and they had two daughters, Kerry and Leslie. June loved visiting their children and grandchildren as well as traveling, going to China and Europe. She was musically talented, serving as church organist and pianist. She and Denver were longtime members of Metropolitan Baptist Church. June loved her work as a chartered financial consultant, serving on many boards including the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the Oklahoma City affiliate of the American Heart Association, the INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center Foundation, and A Chance to Change Foundation. June was a qualifying member of The Million Dollar Round Table for many years as well. She was a governor’s appointee to the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System Board of Directors. She served as president for the Oklahoma chapters of the National Association of Women Business Owners, the American Society of CLU and ChFC, and the Oklahoma Planned Giving Council. She was a nationally published author. June thought carefully before speaking, and when she spoke, people listened. She was a Certified Family Business Specialist (The American College School of Financial Sciences), a Chartered Financial Consultant (The American College), Certified in Long Term Care, and a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Betty McCormick, and her beloved husband, Denver. Survivors include her daughters, Kerry Klaassen Veale of Huntington Beach, California, Leslie Farrington and husband Steven, of Auburn, Alabama; five grandchildren, Rachel and Jay Veale, James, Dyma and Sasha Farrington; sister, Joyce Vogt; and brother, Wayne Reimer. Services to celebrate her life were held Saturday, February 3, 1:00 p.m. at Metropolitan Baptist Church with interment following in Mennonite Brethren Cemetery, Corn, Oklahoma. Memorials may be made to Hillsdale College, (https://www.hillsdale. edu/). To share a memory or condolence, visit www. mercer-adams.com

Charlotte Jean Schmidt,79, went to her heavenly home after a brief battle with cancer, January 30, 2018 with family by her side. She was born October 20, 1938 to Albert and Clara (Chadd) Knauf on the family farm near Cordell. It was her grandfather who declared her name could be Charlotte. She grew up in Cordell, graduating from Cordell High School in 1956. Charlotte married Earl Schmidt on February 1, 1957, at the First United Methodist Church in Cordell, and passed away 2 days short of their 61st wedding anniversary. To this marriage, 3 daughters were born. Charlotte was a very talented artist, always creating colorful designs, whether in her paintings, her quilts or her flower gardens. She was an active member of the Herold Mennonite Church. In Women in Mission, she sewed dozens of quilts and hundreds of cloth bags for health or school kits for the mission field. Her survivors include, husband, Earl Schmidt of the home, daughters, Rhonda Schmidt of Cordell, Oklahoma, Connie Broadhurst of Yukon, Oklahoma, Deborah Henderson and husband Craig of Virginia. She is also survived by six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three sisters, two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews who will always have great memories of spending summers with Aunt Charlotte. Celebration of her Life was held Friday, February 2, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., at the Herold Mennonite Church, Bessie, Oklahoma under the direction of Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home, Cordell, Oklahoma

Morris Neal Wilmeth, 83, died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Integris Hospice House following a brief illness. He was born February 3, 1934 in Cordell, Oklahoma to Thurman and Hattie Wilmeth. He was the oldest of four boys. After graduating from Cordell High School, Morris served in the Air Force as a radar technician for 20 years before retiring in 1973. He met and married Barbara Yetman in 1955 while stationed in Newfoundland, Canada. Barbara and Morris had three children. They were stationed in many countries during his Air Force career, including the United States, Canada, Spain, and Turkey. They returned to Western Oklahoma after retiring, where he worked as a Dill City police officer and at the Burns Flat golf course. After Barbara’s death in 2008, Morris moved to Edmond Oklahoma. In 2012 Morris was married to Judy Johnson. Morris and Judy enjoyed reading together, listening to music and spending time with friends and church family. Morris is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Bryan Wilmeth and wife Terri; grandchildren Matt Wilmeth and wife Katia, and Chali Lewis and husband Califf; great grandchildren Garrett, Josiah, Locke, Kirsten, and Kesler; brother Gerald Wilmeth, stepson Eric Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. Morris was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, wife Barbara and daughter Cheryl; and brothers, Joe and Fred. A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Trinity Christian Church in Edmond at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Integris Hospice House, 13920 Quailbrook Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 or to Trinity Christian Church, 1400 NW 178 St., Edmond, OK 73012.