Walter Luttmer was born February 18, 1927, in Oakes, North Dakota, to Anna Marie and Bernard John Luttmer. He passed away January 5, 2017, at Canute, Oklahoma, at the age of 89 years, ten months and 17 days. Walter moved throughout the United States as a young boy and was drafted the summer of his junior year of high school. He served in the United States Army during World War II, where he was stationed in Japan. In December of 1946, he was honorably discharged and purchased a farm in Littlefield, Texas. Walter was married in a double wedding to Agnes Paulina (Zigenfuss) Luttmer at Holy Family on January 20, 1948, along with Walter's brother and Agnes' sister. After their marriage they moved to Littlefield, Texas, southwest of Burns Flat, Oklahoma, and Hammon, Oklahoma, before settling west of Canute, in 1962, where they raised their family. In 1963, he owned and operated the APCO gas station and farmed. He later began his civil service career at Clinton Sherman Air Force Base where he remained until the closing of the base in the early 70's. Walter farmed all of his life and especially enjoyed stripping cotton and tending his cattle, but his passion in life was his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, and the American Legion of Canute. Walter was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Agnes; two grandchildren, Mark and Mary Luttmer; four sisters, Helena Luttmer, Rose Marie LaBauve, Frances Luttmer, and Josephine Luttmer; and three brothers, Albert, Edwin and Clarence Luttmer. He is survived by his six children, Frances Ann Tovornik and husband, Steve of Midland, Ohio, Joan Luttmer of Altus, Oklahoma, James Luttmer and wife, Marsha of Elk City, Oklahoma, John Luttmer and wife, Carla of Canute, Oklahoma, Robert Luttmer and wife, Sherry of Canute, Oklahoma, and Cindy Morse and husband, Terry of Elk City, Oklahoma; 19 grandchildren, 26 greatgrandchildren; one brother, Bernard Luttmer of Glenco, Oklahoma; four sisters-in-law, Evelyn Zigenfuss of Muleshoe, Texas, Loyola Light of Huntsville, Alabama, Johanna Lamar of Canute, Oklahoma, and Carolyn Zigenfuss and husband, Ambrose of Canute, Oklahoma; and a host of other relatives and friends. Prayer vigil services were held Sunday, January 8, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at the Whinery- Savage Chapel officiated by Father Chinnaiah Pudota. Mass of Christian Burial services was held January 9, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthew Catholic Church, also 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.

Funeral services for Herbert Miller, 97, Washita County resident will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017, in the Kiesau Memorial Chapel officiated by Rev. Dennis Knight. Burial will conclude in the Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell, Oklahoma under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral home. Herbert Miller was born September 11, 1919, to Otto Miller and Anna (Foote) Miller in Bessie, Oklahoma, and passed away just about five miles from where he was born, in his rural Corn home. Mr. Miller was raised in Washita County and has lived his life between Bessie and Corn, Oklahoma. He attended the Flynn School and also attended Tabor College in Kansas. Mr. Miller returned to Oklahoma and settled in Washita County, where he made his home on the family farm. He was married to Clara Frey on February 16, 1943, in Bessie, Oklahoma, and they continued to farm and ranch. They were married for over 66 years and she preceded him in death in March of 2009. He later married Jean (Coy) Cain on June 23, 2010, in Elk City, Oklahoma. She joined him on the Corn farm and they had made their home there until the present. Mr. Miller was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Walter Miller and Raymond Miller; sistersin- law, Anna Miller and Jane Miller; and brother-in-law, Wayne Howard. He was a member of the Corn Mennonite Brethren Church, loved music, and enjoyed going to the Clinton Jamboree. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Jean (Cain) Miller, of the home; son, Gary Miller and wife, Linda of Weatherford; stepson, David Cain of Oklahoma City; stepdaughter, Pamela Lane and husband, Gary of Canton, Texas; sister, Esther Howard of Cordell; two brothers, Alfred Miller and wife, Jean, and Loyd Miller both of Cordell; three grandchildren, Greg Miller, Lisa Henning, and Leanne Dias da Silva; two stepgrandchildren, Jaime Lain and Kyle Lain; seven greatgrandchildren; and three stepgreat- grandchildren.

Ruby Mildred Hayes Reuber passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the age of 103. Ruby was born on November 2, 1913, in Mountain View, Oklahoma, the daughter of Claude Elmore and Edna Pearl (McIver) Hayes. She was raised on the family farm with her sister Jessie. On April 12, 1941, in Bessie, Oklahoma, Ruby married Marvin Reuber. Marvin and Ruby were blessed with three children, Donald, Patsy, and Dennis. Ruby graduated from high school in Sentinel, Oklahoma. Following graduation, she attended Southwestern College in Weatherford, Oklahoma, graduating with her Bachelors of Education. Ruby then began touching the lives of students in Custer County Schools and Clinton Sherman Air Force Base in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. After retiring from teaching she continued her love of making a difference and helping others. Just as she had touched the lives of her students she then began touching the lives of the residents of Cordell Christian Nursing Home, where she worked until the age of 83. Over the years, she touched many lives with her sense of humor, caring ways and her example of walking with grace and the love of Jesus. Throughout her entire life Ruby lived out her faith by showing the love of Christ everywhere she went. Ruby was a member of First Baptist Church in Cordell, Oklahoma. She was always faithful to attend church and after moving to Ponca City, she joined First Baptist Church of Ponca City. Ruby and Marvin loved to spend their lunch hour together watching Days of Our Lives, which she continued to watch for many years after Marvin’s passing. Ruby shared her enjoyment of Days of Our Lives when family would visit creating a new generation of fans. She got great delight from receiving letters from loved ones and would make sure she responded to the letters she received. Ruby loved to watch baseball and was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers. Reading was something Ruby enjoyed whether it was a book for enjoyment or her daily bible reading or devotional. Ruby said the secret to staying young was to keep busy. One of the ways she did that was crocheting. She crocheted many afghans, many of which she donated to Cordell Christian Nursing Home for the residents to enjoy. She also kept busy volunteering at First Baptist Clothes Closet in Cordell, Oklahoma. Ruby loved to listen to southern gospel music praising her savior. She was devoted to her family and in 2001, at the age of 87, Ruby moved from Cordell, Oklahoma, to Ponca City to be closer to her family. Ruby enjoyed spending time and attending the activities of her son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat- grandchild. She loved getting together for birthdays and family dinners, especially if fried chicken was on the menu. Ruby loved when people joked and teased with her and she was always ready to joke and tease right back. She never hesitated to let her family know that she loved them a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin; infant son, Dennis; sister, Jessie Ivey; and infant great-granddaughter, Amanda Anne. She had many other family members and friends waiting for her to join them for a great reunion in heaven. Ruby is survived by son, Donald Reuber and wife, Linda of Ponca City; daughter, Patsy Ann Coleman of Mustang, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Denise Tyson and husband, Ray and Emily Blake and husband, Chuck both of Ponca City, Robin Register and husband, Kenneth of Mustang, Oklahoma; and Ross Coleman of Mustang, Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, Wesley Atkins and Jessie Atkins of Ponca City, Keith Knox and Austin Knox of Carney, Oklahoma, Emma Tyson and Hunter Blake of Ponca City, and Devin Register of Mustang, Oklahoma; and great-greatgrandson, Walker Atkins. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Alliance Health Ponca City and the staff of Hospice of North Central Oklahoma and Precise Home Health for the excellent care and love they showed Ruby. A special thank you to Barbara Lutt, Belva Randolph, Suzy Stevenson-Adams, and Celest Givens for touching Ruby’s life in such a special way. Also to the members of First Baptist Church who took her to church activities and visited Ruby. There was a visitation at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home, 203 S. Market Street, Cordell, Oklahoma on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Graveside services and burial was at the Union - Hatchett Cemetery, Bessie, Oklahoma, on Wednesday January 11, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Ruby's homecoming celebration in Ponca City will be at the First Baptist Church Chapel, First Baptist Church, 218 S. 6th Street in Ponca City, Thursday January 12, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.

Ora Leland Arganbright, 74, Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was born on November 10, 1942, to Ora Rueban and Edna Mae (Eaton) Arganbright in Geary, Oklahoma. Leland grew up, attended, and graduated school at Lake Valley. He married Betty Burns on October 21, 1961, at Lake Valley, and later made their home in Cordell, Oklahoma. In Leland's early years he farmed and worked for Cliff Delk. He worked for Sewell Brothers for 40 years, he also drove a rock truck for Jennings. Leland is survived by wife, Betty (Burns) Arganbright of Cordell, Oklahoma; one daughter, Michele Louise McKee and husband, Justin of Hobart, Oklahoma; two significant nieces, Karland Trentham and husband, Todd of Jarrell, Texas and Kimberly Bagley and husband, Cliff of Little Elm, Texas; one significant nephew, Cody Morris and Meg Highley of Fort Smith, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Brandon Lester, Cory Arganbright, Casy Arganbright, and Dalton Lester; and two sisters, Wanda McDaugale of Cordell, Oklahoma, and Rosie Smith of Agra, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Dale Arganbright; three sisters, Betty Bradstreet, Luella Bolinger, and Iva Dell Basket and two brothers, Oran Arganbright and Bill Arganbright. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, Gotebo, Oklahoma. Interment followed at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Oklahoma. Services were under the direction of Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home.

Linda Irene Breland was born March 2, 1950, in Quinton, Oklahoma, to Alley Laverne and Jess Aubrey Stephens. She passed away January 9, 2017, at Elk City, Oklahoma, at the age of 66 years, ten months and seven days. Linda graduated from Alva High School and later moved to California for several years. She attended college at UCLA and worked as a model. Linda returned to Oklahoma in 1978, and lived in Dill City, where she remained until moving to Elk City in 2009. She loved collecting antiques, caring for her plants and dogs, but her greatest love was her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ken Breland; an infant daughter, Michelle Denise Annett; and a nephew, Buddy Segler. She is survived by her son, Demetrius Brown and wife, Carrie of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Quinton Wilson and wife, Chelsea, Ashlynn Wilson, and Avari Brown; a greatgrandson, Quade Wilson; four sisters, Diane Johnson of Dill City, Oklahoma, Tammy Riley and husband, James of Dill City, Oklahoma, Joy Celsor and husband, Joe Bill of Sentinel, Oklahoma, Karen Segler and husband, Sunny of Dill City, Oklahoma; two brothers, Danny Stephens and wife, Pam of Arcadia, Oklahoma, David Ensey and wife, Carla of Duncan, Oklahoma; her nieces and nephews, Shannon Taylor, Mark Bickle, Kendal Stephens, Kevin Stephens, Kris Brown, Christopher Riley, Lindsey Rhoades, Lauren Williamson, Cody Riley, Josh Ensey, Jeni Ensey, Chelsea Smith, Denton Celsor, and Kaitlin Segler; her dad, Ralph Ensey of Dill City, Oklahoma; many great nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at Whinery-Savage Chapel officiated by Jimmie L.V. Prickett. Burial will be concluded at South Burns Cemetery, under the direction of Whinery-Savage Funeral Service. Condolences can be made online at www.whineryfs.com.

Wanda Lou Mitchell, 87, of Duncan, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Country Club Care Nursing Center. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Virginia Avenue Baptist Church in Anadarko, Oklahoma, with Rev. Donnie Edmondson, Rev. Monte Moran and Rev. Roger Bennett officiating. Interment followed at South Burns Cemetery in Dill City, Oklahoma at 3:00 p.m., and arrangements have been entrusted to the family care of Carter-Smart Funeral Home. The family received friends for visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday evening, at the Carter-Smart Funeral Home. Wanda was born in Roscoe, Texas, April 16, 1929, to Fred William and Gladys Lucille “Cheves” Keng. They came to Dill City, Oklahoma, when she was the age of five. She graduated from Dill City High School in May, 1947. Wanda married Edward Dean Mitchell on January 11, 1947, at Cordell, Oklahoma. Edward passed away on March 21, 1999; her father, Fred William Keng passed away in 1975; and a son, Russell Alan Mitchell passed away on March 11, 2002. She lived in Cordell and the Clinton area until 1960, when she moved to Vernon, Texas; Wanda moved back to Clinton, in 1965; and then to Anadarko in 1966. She went to work for the Anadarko Public School System in the latter part of 1968. Wanda worked in the school cafeteria at the junior high school until 1978, then worked in the East Grade School cafeteria in 1978, until 1980. She went to work at Western Farmers Electric Company in October, 1980, as a custodian and retired in April of 1991. Wanda worked three years at H&R Block as a receptionist during tax season, then went camping and fishing until 1999. In January, 2004, she entered the Foster Grandparent Program at East Grade School, working with children which she dearly loved. Wanda was a member of Town and Country Home Demonstration Club, and a member of the Virginia Avenue Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Dan and Susan Mitchell of Duncan, Oklahoma, Ronny and Linda Mitchell of Moore, Oklahoma, and Gary and Nancy Mitchell of Lake- Of-The-Ozarks, Missouri; three sisters, Claire Maddux of Tampa, Florida, Minnie Cole and her husband, Ray of Sentinel, Oklahoma, and Ruby Nickels of Moore, Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Wanda loved her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, and she loved her church and her church family dearly. Pallbearers were Wesley Mitchell, Kevin Laminack, Stevie Myers, Joe Roberts, Mike Crouch, and Shannon Beach. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Bound, Zack Knowles, Travis Ingram, John Mayes, and Lee Allison. Memorials may be sent to Virginia Avenue Baptist Church, P.O. Box 486, Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005. Online condolences may be sent to www.cartersmartfuneralhome.com.

Mary Carolyn Forbes, 75, of Hobart, Oklahoma, passed away January 9, 2017. She was born in Carnegie, Oklahoma, on August 21, 1941, to Raymond and Pauline (Dooley) Dudgeon. The nickname "Jeepers" came later when her father decided she could go over chairs just like an Army jeep. It stayed with her for most of her life. Mary was the second oldest of thirteen children. She had eight brothers and four sisters. They moved to Cordell in 1950, and she graduated from high school there in 1959. For a couple of years after graduation, she moved from one paying job to another, and in 1962, she applied to join the Air Force. Mary spent twenty years in the military and retired in 1983. Her husband was retired military. They had purchased a forty acre farm in Arkansas, and she went back to school, to college this time. She was forty-two at that time and college was a lot harder than she had thought it would be. Mary took two and a half years of courses in Business Agriculture before shifting her major to Creative Writing, which she enjoyed and excelled at. She was going to school fulltime, working 32 hours each week, driving home 22 miles each day, and doing whatever needed to be done on the farm. Her son, Samuel Cullen, joined them in 1977. He was one of the greatest joys of her life. Mary and Samuel moved back to Cordell on New Year's Day, 1990. She has many nieces and nephews and more great nieces and nephews at this time, with several great-greats on the way. Family reunions were loud, noisy, and tiring because she normally did a lot of cooking. Mary liked to read, work with various crafts and play with her computer. She was an ardent feminist poet and had seventy-two unfinished, unpublished manuscripts. During her service career, she worked in Medical Administration and served tours in California, the Philippines, California again, South Carolina, Thailand, Illinois, and Arkansas. Mary is survived by one son, Samuel C. Forbes and wife, Julie of Hobart, Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Kristin Forbes of Hobart, Oklahoma; step-granddaughter, Jessica Funkhouser of Hobart, Oklahoma; four sisters, Viva Clothier and husband, Chuck of Clinton, Oklahoma, Enith Dudgeon of Childress, Texas, Mavis Cupp of Cordell, Oklahoma, and Betsy Ardry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; six brothers, Terry Dudgeon and wife, Frieda of Cordell, Oklahoma, Larry Dudgeon and wife, Jodie of Alexandria, Oklahoma, Gary Dudgeon and wife, Shirley of Corn, Oklahoma, Johnny Dudgeon of Bessie, Oklahoma, Jeff Dudgeon and wife, Deadra of Cordell, Oklahoma, and Leroy Dudgeon and wife, Lisa of Weatherford, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jim Dudgeon and Jerry Dudgeon; and one grandson, Samuel Aric Forbes (02/06/2004). A graveside service for Mary will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, at the Hobart Rose Cemetery in Hobart, Oklahoma. Rev. James Lankford will be officiating. Services are under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart, Oklahoma.

Kelso Lee Williams, 93, passed peacefully from this life to be with his Heavenly Father on January 11, 2017. He was born March 19, 1923, to James Robert and Dixie Opal Watson Williams on the family farm in Washita County, just outside of Rocky, Oklahoma. The day after graduating from high school at Rocky, Kelso enrolled in a welding school in Cordell. Kelso completed two sessions, then moved to California to work in the Kaiser Shipyards, helping build one Liberty ship a day. He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and served his country during WWII as a mechanic and crane operator in numerous countries in the Pacific Theater. Upon returning home to Oklahoma, he married Lillian Morris on October 26, 1946, in Cordell, Oklahoma. He earned a degree in soil science in two years and seven months, from Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, graduating in 1951. Upon graduation from college, Kelso accepted a job in Kansas as a soil conservationist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He assisted landowners in southwestern and northwestern Kansas with erosion control and irrigation opportunities in their farm plans, and helped survey and build some of the first floodwater control projects (often known as SCS structures) in the United States. Kelso was a faithful hus- band, father, and grandfather. He and Lillian were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Becky and Pam. In Kansas, Kelso volunteered as a member of the Lions Club of Meade, as a member of the Rotary Club of Hill City, and was active in the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, member # 21784. Upon retirement, Kelso and Lillian returned home to Cordell to raise cattle, grow wheat, and farm the family land. That farming operation still includes the quarter section of land he was born on and which has now been in the family for one-hundred years. Kelso was a life-long learner; he took auto body classes at the local careertech center near Cordell, and was still taking computer lessons until last fall. He was always planning some new project. Kelso and Lillian were members of the Hobart Antique Tractor Club for many years. They loved to restore vintage tractors to showroom quality, especially the red ones (Farmalls), and then drive them in parades. Together, Kelso and Lillian also enjoyed watch and clock collecting and repair. Kelso was an accomplished woodworker and loved using his wood and metal lathes to turn and make personalized items for family and friends. He loved photography and took and organized hundreds of pictures during his lifetime. Kelso and Lillian moved from Cordell to Edmond three years ago, and were blessed to make so many new friends at Lyndale Edmond, formerly Copper Lake Estates at 15th and Kelley, Edmond. He was a life-long member of the church of Christ and a faithful servant of our Lord. Kelso was baptized in 1951, by Eldred Stevens in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was a member of Northside church of Christ in Cordell, and later, the Edmond church of Christ. Kelso loved a cappela singing, and he loved to sing and to lead singing. He understood what "shaped notes" were, and how to use them. Kelso was an avid Oklahoma State University sports fan, and also relished time spent on woodworking, fishing, and sharing tractor-time with the grandchildren. He enjoyed major league baseball over the years, especially teams like the Braves, the Rangers and the Royals. Kelso was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Gwendolyne Finley; four brothers-in-law, Lonnie Morris, Doug Morris, T.J. Finley, and R. L. Alexander; and one nephew, Richard Alexander. He leaves to cherish his memory, Lillian, his wife of seventy years; two daughters, Becky Rogers and husband, Cleon of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Pam Hammonds and husband, Glen of Edmond, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Andrea Rogers of Manhattan, New York, Lauren Hammonds of Oklahoma City, Alex Rogers of Fairfax, Virginia, Nick Rogers of Baltimore, Maryland, Emily Rogers of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Austin Hammonds of Kansas City, Missouri; one great-granddaughter, Juniper Rogers of Manhattan, New Youk; one sister, Glenna Mae Alexander of Whitesboro, Texas; one sister-in-law, Marilyn Morris of Elk City, Oklahoma; and of a host of others he was proud to call his family and friends. A formal visitation was scheduled for 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., January 16, 2017, at the Edmond church of Christ, Edmond, Oklahoma. Interment followed at 2:30 p.m. in Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Oklahoma. Memorials may be made to: In Search of the Lord's Way, P.O. Box 371, Edmond, Oklahoma, or the Cordell Public Library, Cordell, Oklahoma. Services were under the direction of the Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, Oklahoma.

Evelyn Louise Jackson, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2017, in Seattle, Washington, from complications of COPD.

Evelyn was born October 5, 1934, in Anadarko, Oklahoma, to the late Charlie Hileman and Winona (Sinsentaffar) Harrelson.

She was preceded in death by her older sister, Ruth Bogle and older brother, Wilbur “Buddy” Hileman.

Evelyn married Luther “Wayne” Jackson on June 9, 1951, and they were married for 27 years before divorcing in 1979.

She and Wayne lived in many places, including Mississippi, Spokane, Washington, Phoenix, Arizona, and Sacramento, California, before settling in Fort Collins, Colorado, to build their own business, The Dog House boarding kennel.

Evelyn returned to Oklahoma, in 1985, to be near her sister, brothers, and their families.

She moved to Seattle, Washington, in the spring of 2012, to be near her daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters.

Evelyn is survived by two children, Dana (Mark) Cochran of Seattle, Washington, and Dan Jackson of Wellington, Colorado; brothers, Joe, Gary, and Kenny Hileman of Cordell, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Emily and Holly Cochran, and John Jackson; sister-in-law, Debbi Jackson Leff of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

At her request, Evelyn will be laid to rest with her mother in Sentinel, Oklahoma, at a later date.

A celebration of her life will be held in Oklahoma, prior to her burial.

She will be remembered by her family and so many others for her positive outlook, quick with, sense of humor and her ability to strike up a conversation with anyone around her.

The family requests memorial donations be made to either the COPD Foundation or any no-kill animal shelter.

Donations can be made online at www.copdfoundation.org (http://www.copdfoundation.org) or mailed to: COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Miami, Florida 33134.

Evelyn’s family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Evergreen Hospice, Northwest Hospital, and Drs. Richard Granger, Courtney Greene, and Daniel Wilkinson.

Carol Virginia Tate came into this world on September 5, 1924, in Mountain View, Oklahoma. She was born to Lee and Margaret Hollis Tate and big brother Kenneth. Younger brothers William and Donald followed. The Tate family lived in Mountain View until Carol was 14 years old. At that time they moved to Canute. Carol saw this as a perfect time to change her name to Carolyn, a name she liked much better. After a year in Canute, the family moved to Dill City, where Carolyn graduated from high school. Her childhood was blessed with a close family of aunts, uncles, and cousins on her mother's side, the Hollis family. This family, all good singers, had a tradition of gathering from all over Oklahoma several times a year, for many years, on Sunday afternoon and singing old hymns and gospel songs for hours, with Aunt Minnie playing rag time gospel piano. Music remained important to Carolyn all her life. In high school Carolyn met her future husband, Wayne Parker. After she graduated in 1943, Carolyn lived with three friends and worked in Oklahoma City. In late November, 1943, Carolyn boarded a train in Oklahoma City and rode for three days to Tampa, Florida, where Wayne was stationed in the Army. Wayne met her at the train station and they went to the base chapel at MacDill Field and got married. They continued to live in Florida for three years, enjoying the warm winters and eating fresh oranges off their landlord's tree. When WWII ended and Wayne finished his military service, they moved to Oklahoma City, where Carolyn worked as a civil service employee at Tinker Field and Wayne worked as a delivery man for Borden's Milk Company. During this time they saved their money, and in 1949 bought the farm west of Dill City, where they continued to live for over 65 years, until 2014. During these years, they raised three children, Diane, Jess, and Peggy, and hundreds of farm animals, as well as pets. Carolyn never met a small animal she didn't like. The family worked as a team to make a productive farm, with Carolyn taking care of the house and making it a good home. She made sure there were three meals on the table each day, got the children ready for school, took them to piano lessons, basketball practice, and other activities. In addition, she taught them to appreciate music, family, friends, gardening, animals, and in recent years, the Oklahoma City Thunder. As a young girl, Carolyn had trusted Jesus Christ as her personal savior, and the church was an important part of her life and the life of her family. At Dill City First Baptist Church, Carolyn was a leader in many areas including choir, singing in a women's trio, and serving as music director for a few months when needed. She was the director of WMU (Woman's Missionary Union) for over 30 years. When the children were grown, Carolyn followed her dream of further education by attending Western Technology Center, taking classes in acrylic painting, stained glass, and tailoring. She worked as an Avon representative while her children were at home. Then, for several years she worked in the office of Allied Telephone Company in Burns Flat, and knew the name and phone number of most everyone in western Oklahoma. Following that, she worked at Graves Tag Office and after retirement, volunteered at the Dill City Senior Citizens Center. She was a faithful volunteer in her church, and was a member of a community quilters club that met in members’ homes who fellowshipped and quilted together. She was also a member of the Washita County Oklahoma Home, Community, Education, and the Dill Work and Play Club, where she held many offices over the years, serving as Carolyn Parker chaplain of the club for a long period. Carolyn loved people, music, missions, and animals. She enjoyed her many friends, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members. She was a great cook and baker, well known to her family for her pot roast, and pies with made-from-scratch crust. Carolyn sewed most of her daughters’ clothes until they were in high school. She and Wayne loved to travel and drove through or visited 40 of the 50 states in the US. After Wayne's death in 2014, Carolyn moved to Integris Village at Cordell, where she connected with long-time friends, and made new ones. In August, 2016, she moved to Brookdale assisted living in Weatherford. In January of this year, she moved to Autumn Leaves Memory Care Residences in Oklahoma City. During these past two years, great caregivers and wonderful friends have played a meaningful part in her life. Following a fractured pelvis and several months of illness, which she met with determination and courage, Carolyn passed from this life to heaven on January 23, 2017, at the age of 92 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; parents, Lee and Margaret Tate; her brothers, Kenneth, William, and Don; her parents-in- law, Tad and Faye Parker; her granddaughter, Sara McGaha; and many other relatives and good friends. Carolyn is survived by her children, Diane of Little Rock, Jess and Laurie of Dill City, Peggy and John McGaha of Gretna, Nebraska; grandchildren, Emily McGaha, Abbie and Josh Cobb, and Jessica and Josh Funk, Annie and Jason Coffin, and J.R. Moler; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Ryan, Aubri, Harper, Jaci, Wyatt, Braylee, William, Johnny, Keith and Jerricka; Wayne's sister, Mary and Don Graves of Yukon; eight nieces and nephews and their families; several cousins; and many friends of all ages. Viewing and visitation with family was held at Dill City First Baptist Church on Thursday, January 26, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. with family present from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Funeral services vfollowed at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in the South Burns Cemetery. Services were entrusted to Martin-Dugger Funeral Home, Elk City, Oklahoma. Memorials may be made to Southwest Baptist University for the Sara McGaha Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Martin- Dugger Funeral Home, 600 W. Country Club, Elk City, Oklahoma 73644.

"Chip" Roy Earl Spencer was born August 13, 1962, in Baldwin Park, California, to Peggy Joy Locke. He was raised and attended school in Cordell. Chip loved to go fishing, camping, and tell jokes. He was a jack of all trades working in carpentry, painting, CNA, oilfield, and welding. Chip was preceded in death by parents, Buddy and Peggy Maddox; sisters, Darla Burch and Sandra Serratt; and a twin brother, at birth. He is survived by daughter, Brittany Apald; and grandchildren, Karizma and Kamden of Wichita Falls, Texas; sisters, Carolyn Tucker of Ridgecrest, California, Pat Serratt of Cordell, Oklahoma, and Mickie Collins of Burns Flat, Oklahoma; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Visitation for Chip Spencer will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., at Ray and Martha's Funeral Home in Cordell

Rheda June Butler, 78, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at her daughters home in Mangum, Oklahoma. She was born on March 16, 1938, in Hobart, Oklahoma, to Lewis Christian and Annie Mae (Davis) Pendleton. Rheda married Clifford "Bud" Butler on January 7, 1957, in Ada, Oklahoma. She worked many years at Robertson Curtain Factory in Cordell, Oklahoma. Rheda knew how to operate all of the machinery there, but spent most of her time on the Pleat Tronic machine. She lived most of her life in Cordell, and was very active in supporting the school activities of her children. Rheda loved Jesus more than anything, along with reading her Bible. She was a member of the New Beginning Assembly of God Church in Cordell. Rheda and Bud were very active in church and they would cook for the church every Wednesday night, until her health prevented them from doing that service. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Rheda enjoyed sewing, especially crocheting, and playing in numerous heated games of Chicken Foot at Grandma Jewel's house. She is survived by her husband, Clifford "Bud" Butler of the home in Cordell, Oklahoma; her son and his wife, Randy and Ginger Butler of Cordell, Oklahoma; her daughter and her husband, Candy and Shawn Johnson of Mangum, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Blake and Leighton Butler of Colorado, Blaire and Raleigh Wall of Cordell, Oklahoma, Danielle Johnson of Mangum, Oklahoma, and Amanda Johnson of Mangum, Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, Brennan and Cameron Butler, and Easton and Jaci Wall; sisters, Evelyn Swanda of Carnegie, Oklahoma, Pat Coss of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Eula Mae Wilson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother, Bill Pendleton of Louisiana; extended family members, Levoy and Sheila Ringo of Dill City, Oklahoma, Landon Ringo of Dill City, Oklahoma, Michael and Devon Bonewitz of Altus, Oklahoma, and Maybalee Bonewitz of Altus, Oklahoma. Rheda was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Annie Mae Pendleton; step-mother, Jewel Pendleton; granddaughter, Brianna Butler; brothers, Afton Daniel and Vernon Pendleton; and sisters, Opal Carrol and Ruby Taylor Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2017, at the Odessa Cemetery, North of Gotebo, Oklahoma. Officiating was Pastor Shawn Johnson and Pastor Mike Southerland. Interment followed at the Odessa Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.smithfuneralservices. com.

Kenneth Harold Meharg, 60, of Rocky, Oklahoma, passed away on January 13, 2017, in Cordell, Oklahoma. Ken was born in Pensacola, Florida, to Harold Lloyd and Clara Evelyn Meharg on February 11, 1956. He went to Tate High School in Gonzalez, Florida. Ken married Sharon Nowak Meharg on August 30, 1980, in Pensacola, Florida. He graduated from Auburn University with his Bachelor’s Degree and the University of West Florida with his Master’s Degree. Ken worked as an agricultural education teacher for 36 years and was an advocate for the National FFA Organization, having been an FFA advisor in both Florida and Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Meharg; stepfather, Jack Brown; and father- in-law, Ernest Nowak. Ken is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharon Meharg; daughters, Allison Meharg (Jacob Schachle), and Lynsey Meharg McAnally (Cameron); siblings, Perian Herring (Eddie), Michael Brown (Vernie), Donald Brown (RitaLynn), and Rory Brown; brother-in-law, Jimmy Nowak; sister-in-law, Sandi Laird (Roy); mother, Evelyn Brown; mother-in-law, Ethel Nowak; grandson, Finnegan Schachle; nieces, Leanna Herring and SherriLynn Brown; and nephews, Logan Herring and Cortney Jennings. He was an avid outdoorsman, an advocate for vocational agriculture, and had a tremendous heart for students. With that in mind, his family asks that - in lieu of flowers - donations be made in his name to the Florida FFA Foundation to fund the Florida FFA State Outdoor Recreation Proficiency Award. Anyone wishing to contribute in Ken's honor can do so by mailing a check to: Florida FFA Foundation, 5600 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32608. * Please specify in memory of Ken Meharg. Donations can also be made online at: https://donorbox.org/ kmeharg. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Farish, John Kelley, Randy Meharg, Jake Adams, Matt Adams, Swinson Shipman, Ronnie Gilley, Eddie Hewes, Gary Loggins, and Doug Robbins. Services were held Wednesday, January 25, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Cantonment, Florida. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway S. 29, Cantonment, Florida, was in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

Pearl I. Easter, 97, of Cordell, was born to Jack and Lou (Palmer) Williams in Lula, Oklahoma, and passed away on January 29, 2017, in Cordell, Oklahoma. Pearl was a homemaker. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Francis Blair in 1951; daughters, Delores Loyall, and Sandra Gail Schmidt; grandson, Buddy Loyall; great-great-grand-daughter, Jessica; and grandson- in-law, Bob Sealey. Her survivors include daughter, Karen Louise Proffitt and husband, Mason of Cordell; stepson, Charles Andrews and wife, Rinda of Washington; ten grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was at 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, and Wednesday February 1, 2017, at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home in Cordell, Oklahoma. Graveside services for Pearl Easter will be Thursday, February 2, 2017, 3:00 p.m., at the El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Oklahoma, with Chris Perrey officiating. Services are under the direction of Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home of Cordell, Oklahoma.

Brandyn Lee Gideon, 16, of Cordell was born March 1, 2000, in Russellville, Arkansas, and died February 5, 2017, in Washita County, Oklahoma.

Brandyn attended Cordell High School where he was a member of the junior class.

He was a very active young man who made friends easily.

Brandyn wrestled as a heavy weight on the Cordell Blue Devil Wrestling team, played left guard on the football team wearing #66, and played spring soccer.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family camping and fishing.

Brandyn was an active member of The Edge Church and SWITCH youth ministry.

He greatly enjoyed spending time and hanging out with friends.

Brandyn had a very unique way of keeping everyone around him laughing with his jokes and cheerful personality.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Ronnie Crone, Charles Lloyd Gideon, Sr., and Judy Gideon.

Brandyn is survived by his parents, Selena and Chuck Gideon of the home; father, Don Barrick of Ferris Texas; one sister, Katie Gideon of the home; three brothers, Mark Hampton of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Matthew and Bobby Gideon, both of Clinton, Oklahoma; maternal grandmother, Ruth Nichols of Cordell; paternal grandparents, Emmit and Katie Barrick of Mena, Arkansas; aunts and uncles, Louis and Mel Crone, Barbara and Joe Odom, April Crone, Ronnie Crone, Eddie Crone, Tracy Coor, Heidi Fulton, Pat Horton, Kathy Barrick, and Harold Barrick; special friend, Allyson Rees; and nieces, nephews, and a host of dear cousins and friends.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Cordell High School Auditorium, Cordell Oklahoma.

Johnny Ray Berry, 67, former Cordell resident, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, in Oklahoma City.

He was born May 23, 1949, in Delano, California, to Dalton and Rosa (Martin) Berry.

Johnny graduated from Cordell High School and later joined the U.S. Navy, serving from 1968 to 1972.

He trained Quarter Horses for many years for Ann Miller. Johnny was a member of the Cordell VFW Post #4613 and the Clinton American Legion Post #0041.

He has been a resident of the Clinton Veterans Center for the past 17 years.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Dalton and Rosa (Martin) Berry; and brother, Jerry Berry

His survivors include daughter, Lynde Coy and husband, Neil of Elk City, Oklahoma; sister, Illa (Berry) Johnson and husband, Allen of Cordell, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Cameron and Carli Coy of Elk City, Oklahoma; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.

Funeral service were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2017, under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Cordell, Oklahoma.

Interment followed in Strickland Cemetery, Cordell, Oklahoma, under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Cordell, Oklahoma.