Rhoda: A Story Based on the Life and Times of Rhoda Elizabeth Waller Kilcrease Gibbes

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He was born on Oct. He retired twenty years ago from Buck Exploration where he was in the oilfield. His parents, one sister, and one grandchild Clinton Bassett precede him in death. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. Bassett and his wife Carolyn of Maud; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary L. Beamer, 83, died Saturday, Nov. He was born March 29, in Wewoka to Henry E. Beamer worked as an electrician for Circle L. Electric in Tulsa before retiring.

He belonged to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers After retiring he worked as a handyman and helped with the Oologah restoration. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Graveside services for former Seminole resident Lorene C. Criswell Beattie, are scheduled for 1 p. Saturday, July 14, at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka. She was born to Arthur A. She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Raymond Criswell; and one sister, Annell Gregg. Beattie is survived by two nephews, Lawrence J. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, P.

Box , Seminole Okla. Messages of condolences can be sent to the family online at www. Funeral services for former longtime Seminole resident Bonnie Evalee Beckett are scheduled for 2 p. Friday at highway Baptist Church with Rev. Beckett, 87, died Monday, July 30, in Cleveland, Okla. She was born on Jan. Her parents; husband Oct. Surviving is one son, Jim Beckett of Hominy, Okla. Messages of condolence may be sent o the family at www. Funeral services for former Seminole student Corey J. Beckwith are scheduled for 11 a.

Friday at the K. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, N. Beckwith, 35 of Taylor, N. He was born June 1, in Cortland, N. He attended grade school in Seminole and was a graduate of Cincinnatus Central School in Cincinnatus. Beckwith was employed as a superintendent and a heavy equipment operator for Procon Construction Company in Vestal, N.

Corey truly enjoyed the outdoors and spent much of his free time hunting, fishing and trap shooting. He would often spend time helping his friends or lending a hand to several local farmers. A loving husband, father, son and brother, he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Box , McGraw, N. Marcy, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. Marcy received numerous national piano competition honors.

Marcy remained an avid bridge player and always enjoyed getting a foursome together and substituting in numerous bridge groups whenever possible. She used her musical gifts to play for the Agape Class of First United Methodist Church, and retirement and nursing homes during the Holidays. Marcy was married for 54 years to the late George B. Her parents, and two brothers, Herbert and Chalmer Hill, also preceded her in death. Services are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman.

Following services Ed will be moved to Shawnee Tribal grounds, where he will be laid to rest at daybreak Thursday morning. Bender, 57, passed away Monday, June 25, in Norman. He was a longtime resident of Norman and the Little Axe area. He attended Norman High School and graduated in A memorial service for David Alan Bennett, formerly of Wewoka, has been scheduled for 2 p. Saturday at the Penn. David Alan Bennett was born in Seminole on Sept.

Denver was in the ice business and Helen worked for the state Watershed Department, so David learned about serving dying causes from an early age. On Friday, April 6, , David returned to the VA Hospital for what he believed would be nothing more than routine tests. The results were not what David hoped for, and he was kept for further evaluation.

His health continued to both improve and deteriorate over the next two weeks. Though he put up a valiant fight, David ultimately lost his long struggle when his liver finally failed him. On Monday, April 23, , sometime after His loving wife Donna was by his side the entire time and was with him when he passed away.

He was 52 years young. In the course of his lifetime, David touched so many people in so many ways and that proof was seen in the many visitors that trailed in and out of the ICU in his final days. During his early schooling, David took piano lessons and showed somewhat of a flair for music. His most significant influences in music and in life during the formative years were his organ instructor, Stephenia Lobaugh; band director, Chelsea C.

Cook; and countless rock, blues, and jazz bands. The latter were not always the best of influences, and David, being in touch with the Zeitgeist of the sixties and seventies, unfortunately incorporated chemical experimentation into his repertoire, forming habits that hampered him for decades. David attended Central State College in Edmond, majoring in music and psychology, andwell, being a musician in college in the early seventies was something of a major in itself! Four years after matriculating, and clueless as to what to do with himself, David joined the Regular Army, where one is told what to do, and served in the 1st Armored Division in Germany.

The habits David discovered in college and reinforced in the military soon came back to haunt him, and David wound up a ward of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for a short stretch. This experience seemed to straighten David out, and he finished a B. He then began roughly a decade and a half working in the accounting field.

During that time he completed his MBA, graduating with honors near the top of his class. In addition to his accounting career, David worked steadily as a church organist as well as playing for countless weddings, funerals, and social events requiring cheesy dinner music. Middle age started out unkind for David as he relapsed into substance abuse, went to federal prison the "Club Fed" as he affectionately called it , and was diagnosed with late-phase liver disease. During this time, David finally let the love of Christ touch his life, and became a true believer.

During this time, David had not only the benefit of having God in his life, but was blessed with so many valuable mentors, including the Rev. David asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to any or all of these ministries. Please call the phone numbers listed for instructions on where to mail your contributions.

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In , the stars aligned and David finally found his other half, the love of his life, Donna Gail Thompson. During their first year of marriage, the affectionate couple purchased a house in Oklahoma City before an unexpected interruption occurred. Donna knew that the vows included the words "in sickness and in health", but did not expect the "sickness" part to rear its ugly head so soon. David was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Denver James Bennett, who was a Baptist minister who always accepted churches in Wyoming and Colorado, places far from the Southern Baptist Convention headquarters.

He will be missed tremendously by all those who knew him. David Bennett wrote most of the obituary before his passing, and it was his wish for it to be published, "as is". Funeral services for former Seminole resident Charlene Faye Berry are scheduled for 12 p. Berry, 52, died Sunday, Oct. Funeral services for former Seminole resident Chad Bettelyoun are scheduled for 1 p.

Bettelyoun, 33 of Hollywood, Fla. He was born March 9, in Lynnwood, Calif. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested donation be made in his memory to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund. Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident and pastor, Ray Bevelhymer, are scheduled for 10 a. Ray Bevelhymer went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 10, at his home at the age of Ray was born in Wewoka on Aug.

He grew up on a dairy farm southwest of Wewoka and graduated from New Lima High School at the age of 16 years in Ray then enlisted in the United States Navy for four years. After serving his country he married Janice Pollard on Feb. They made their home on a farm near his childhood home place. Ray was a hard worker and everyone was fond of his sweet and kind spirit.

He saw the best in people and never spoke a bad word of anyone. Graveside services for newborn Scotland Nicole Bible are scheduled for 2 p. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Bible died Wednesday, Jan. Funeral services for Earlsboro resident Travis "T. Saturday at the Earlsboro High School auditorium. Services are under the direction of the John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel, Moore.

He was born on Sept. He liked music and was currently learning to play the guitar. Wednesday, May 23, , at the Pittsburg School baseball field. Honorary bearers will be members of the Pittsburg baseball and basketball teams. Billingsley died Saturday, May 19, , at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, at the age of Colton Billingsley was active in sports, participating in archery, fishing, boating, hunting and camping. He was a freshman at Pittsburg High School, where he was a member of the baseball and basketball teams.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Albert L. Black are scheduled for 2 p. Albert passed away Tuesday, May 8, Albert entered the United States Navy on Dec. He attended Spaulding Schools and drove a truck for Seminole County until his retirement in due to illness. His greatest love was his family and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Surviving is his wife. Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Geneva Black will be held at 2 p.

Geneva Black passed away on Friday, July 27, at the age of She was born on Oct. Four grandchildren also survive her, Rhonda Canfield, Sherry Beasley, Dean Pence and Aaron Compton as well as seven great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thurman Black in ; two brothers, Louie Dockery and Lee Dockery and one sister: Funeral services for Sasakwa resident Donald John Blackburn are scheduled for 10 a. James Hopkins and Wesley Martin officiating. Blackburn, 73, died Sunday, June 24, in Ada.

After graduating from Sasakwa Schools he worked as a farmer and rancher, and also worked as a farm and oil field mechanic. Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Pauline "Gladys" Blackwell are scheduled for 2 p. Pauline went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Dec. Pauline was a cook, devoted housewife, mother and grandmother. She loved quilt making, crocheting, making ceramics, and was an active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church, Wewoka, for many years. Funeral services for Wewoka native Roy Russell Blanton are scheduled for 10 a. Roy passed away Saturday, Sept.

Roy was a member of Mission Home Baptist Church. His parents and siblings: Pall bearers will be: Bobby Shatto will officiate the service. Blassingame, 58, died Tuesday, Sept. He graduated from Dale High School in and worked as a route sales driver working for the Coors Company for 15 years and then for Budweiser for 10 years.

Casket bearers will be: In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations be made to Bank NA, E. Messages of condolence can be sent to the family online at www. A memorial service will be held at a later date for former longtime Cromwell resident, Virgil Bleeker. Bleeker, 63, of Santos, Texas died Sunday, Dec. He graduated from Butner High school and served in the U. Bleeker worked in the oilfield. Surviving is his wife, Shirley Bleeker of the home; one daughter, Dena Bleeker of Florida; four stepsons: Graveside services for Moore resident Carolyn Joy Boatman will be held at 1 p.

She died peacefully in her sleep on Oct. In Joy married Lee Roy Arnold deceased and she has three loving children from that union: She later married Joe H. Boatman deceased in and from this union has one loving son, James Boatman of Oklahoma City. Though she loved her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was especially close to her granddaughter, Jolisha Boatman, whom she raised. Visitation and condolences may be made at John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel, S. Thursday at the Oakwood Cemetery Pavilion.

Services will be conducted by Rev. Lois Mae passed away Sunday, Oct. Lois Mae moved to Wewoka in to establish a home with her husband, Andrew Bohanon. The family would like to thank Dr. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Mercy Hospice, W. Funeral services for Holdenville native Lester Lee Bottoms are scheduled for Lester Lee Bottoms passed away Saturday, Feb. Pompon from to While working in the oilfield, Lester was called in to the ministry after which he graduated from seminary at S.

He began his ministry as pastor in the United Methodist Church in Ft. Lester is survived by his sons, Dr. Funeral services for former Sasakwa resident Georgia Bougio are scheduled for 1 p. Bougio, 79, died Thursday, Sept. She attended school in Sasakwa and on June 18, she married Theodore Bougio. Graveside services for Duncan resident Jorene Driskill Bowers are scheduled for 2 p. Friday at Little cemetery with Rev. Jorene, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. They were happily married for 21 years and raised their three children in Shawnee.

Eugene preceded her in death on Nov. Jorene married Walter Lee Bowers on Nov. Survivors include a son, Eugene Dale Driskill, Jr. Funeral services for Sasakwa native Gwen "Jane" Boydstun are set for 2 p. Funeral services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole. A wake service will be held Wednesday, May 23, , at 6 p.

Boydstun attended Ardmore and Vamoosa Schools, graduating in He preceded her in death in Boydstun is survived by a son, Bobby Boydstun Jr. Funeral services for the great-granddaughter of Junior and Virginia Rogers of Seminole are scheduled for 10 a. She was born July 16, in Bakersfield, Calif. She sang in the school choir and loved art, drawing and had a passion for animals especially lions and dogs.

Eddie Goodin and Rev. Frank Moppin will assist the services. Terry Lee Brennan passed away on Thursday, Feb. He was born Aug. He graduated from Holdenville High School in He met and later married Dessie Moore on June 29, in Bowlegs. Terry moved back to Seminole from Konawa seven years ago. Terry worked for the City of Seminole Street Department, where he stopped working on July 31 due to illness.

He is survived by his wife, Dessie Brennan of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jason S. Casket bearers for the services will be: Funeral services with military honors are scheduled for lifelong Seminole resident James "Chester" Brinker for 2 p. Quincy Hammonds is to officiate the service. Services are entrusted to Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole. Chester passed from this life Saturday, Nov. Chester married Ethelda Stubbs on Nov.

Chester worked as a welder and then after his retirement he along with his wife worked as cattle ranchers and farmers. He was a member of the Church of the First Born in Shawnee. Brinker leaves to cherish his memory one son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and his wife Edna Brinker of Seminole; one daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and her husband John Nicholson of Seminole; one sister and brother-in-law, Avis and her husband Delbert Bradford of Granbury, Texas; and four grandchildren and their spouses: In addition, 12 great-grandchildren: Chester is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Ethelda Brinker, who died April 30, ; two sisters, Pauline Ledford and Omagine Brinker and two brothers, Rodney and Calvin Brinker.

Sharon passed away at home on Monday, June 4, after a short battle with cancer. Sharon Joan Brinlee was born Sept. She was a graduate of Holdenville High School.

She was a member of Capitol Heights Missionary Baptist Church and taught the kindergarten Sunday school class for 20 years. Sharon was also the secretary for the Capitol Heights Ladies Auxiliary. She was recently retired with 36 years of dedication to Dr. Sharon loved to read and collected figurines and ornaments. Her brightest smile came when she spent time with her grandchildren. Sharon leaves numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and a community of friends. Memorial services for Wewoka resident Paul Junior Brinsfield are scheduled for 11 a.

Larry Chesser and Rev. Lloyd Cross to officiate. Brinsfield, 64, died Tuesday, Oct. He was raised in Wewoka until the age of 15, when his family moved to California. He spent his adult life in California before moving back to Wewoka in September Brinsfield worked all his life as an auto and diesel mechanic, and worked for many years repairing and maintaining Freightliner Trucks.

His parents; two sisters, Betty Howdeshell and Irma DeBarge; on granddaughter; and adopted daughter, Ineka Edmondson, preceded him in death. Surviving are six children: Graveside services for Wewoka area resident Eugene Earl Bristow are scheduled for 2 p. Friday at Vamoosa Cemetery with Rev. Interment will follow under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Wetumka.

Bristow, 64, died Wednesday, Jan. He was raised in the Shawnee and Oklahoma City areas where he attended school. Aside from a short time in Texas, the couple mostly lived in Oklahoma where he worked as a truck driver in the oil fields. His parents, brother Bobby and an infant son, Joshua Barney Bristow, preceded him n death. Funeral services for lifelong Maud resident Ella "Janet" Brock are scheduled for 10 a.

She is survived by her former husband and the father of her children, W. Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Christopher Albert Broome are scheduled for 10 a. Friday at Brumley-Mills Chapel with Rev. Broome, 41, died Sunday, Dec. He has lived in the McAlester are most of his life and worked on oil field rigs. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Honorary bearers will be: Brown died Thursday, Dec. He was born on March 5, in Wanette to Cornelious A. He worked for Plumbers and Pipe Fitter Local in Oklahoma City for many years and was a member of the union for 31 years.

Memorial services for Seminole native Carl L. Brown, 70 of Sapulpa, died Thursday, June 21, In he married Ginger Rush in Seminole. Brown retired from Explorer Pipeline after 33 years of service. Funeral services for Danny Eugene Brown are scheduled for 3 p. Thursday at Coney Island Tabernacle with Rev.

Brown died on Friday, Nov. He was born on Nov. Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother; and sister, Juanita Mae Cafferty, who passed away on Oct. He is survived by one son, Danny Eugene Brown, Jr. Sheila Moody of San Diego, Calif. A celebration of life service for longtime Seminole County resident Stanley Dean Brown has been scheduled for 2 p. Monday at Stout-Philips Funeral Chapel. Stanley passed away Wednesday, Feb. Funeral services for longtime Seminole County native Cecil Bruner are scheduled for 10 a. Cecil, age 88 of Wewoka, passed away Saturday, Jan. Funeral services for Wewoka resident Carl Bryant are scheduled for Bryant, 36, died in a house fire on Sunday, Dec.

He was born Dec. Our beloved Glenda F. Buck passed away on June 2, in San Diego, Calif. Martina Buck and Dr. Johnston and Jack Johnston. Glenda is survived by her finance' Bob Valderas, her daughter Dr. Martina Buck, her son-in-law, Dr. Mario Chojkier, her son Kevin Buck and a host of other family and friends. Glenda spent many years abroad with her late husband George Buck and family and now she has come home. A Rosary service will be held on Friday, June 8, at 7 p. Honorary bearer will be David Green. Bunch, 89, died Wednesday, Aug.

He was born on May 19, in Deming, N. Vickers in Texas and she preceded him in death on June 28, Funeral services for Bowlegs graduate George Alexander Burgess are scheduled for 1: Houston Tiger and rev. Burgess, 52 of Wolf, died Saturday, Jan. He was raised in the Vamoosa, Wolf and Bowlegs areas and attended school and graduated from Bowlegs High school in After high school he attended Murray State Jr. College on a baseball scholarship and received his associates degree. In August he was baptized as a member of Cedar Creek Eufaula Baptist Church and worked in the oilfields for many years.

Surviving are his children, George Alexander Burgess Jr. Burgess died Saturday, March 3, in Oklahoma City at the age of Lopez of Altus and Gail Marez of Prague. Funeral services for longtime Konawa resident Rebekah Jane Burgess are scheduled for 2 p. Burgess, 21, died Sunday, Nov. She graduated from Konawa High School in and she worked as a customer service representative at Interactive Response Technologies in Ada.

She enjoyed singing, telling jokes and spending time with her family and friends, especially her daughter, Adeline Elizabeth. Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident, Joyce Burkhart, are scheduled for 10 a. Burkhart, 79, died Sunday, May 6, in Tupelo, Miss. Chambers and Ardie B. Burnett died Thursday, Oct.

She worked in a jean factory for many years in Oklahoma City and also worked for Caddo Housing Authority for several years and was a housewife. Cobb and Dee Carter of Catoosa; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Graveside services for former Wewoka resident Wanda L. Burris are scheduled for 1 p. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery. Her husband, Colbert Jackson Burris, parents, and one grandson preceded her in death. Services for longtime Seminole County resident Roger W.

Butner died Tuesday, June 19, at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances M. Faught Butner and his brother, J. Butner was born Sept. She has served as an Army staff sergeant and the two kept in close contact throughout the war. During their journey, the brothers drove a team of mules, unloading freight and supplies in the area.

After briefly exploring the territory, they found their home in the Seminole Indian Nation. The Butner family also staked a claim in the Oklahoma Land Run of Soon thereafter a community, a school, and a Baptist Church were established bearing the Butner name. The Butners are listed as one of the "First Families of the Twin Territories," having settled prior to statehood.

A lifelong Sooner fan, Roger enjoyed all sports especially football, and was a wrestler at OU. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Calm Waters center for Children and Families, N. She was born in Allen on Nov. Sharon loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren, "spoiling" them every time she had a chance.

She enjoyed sewing and crafts and could talk to anyone and made new friends all the time. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Jeannie Sue Fredrick. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Ronald Douglas Bynum; son, Sean Douglas Bynum and wife Jennifer; four grandchildren, Taitum, Arron, Landon, and Cole Dylan Bynum; sister, Gail Ibery of Earlsboro; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends and loved ones.

Visitation was Monday, from 6 to 8 p. The Allen service will be at the First Baptist Church at 2 p. Honorary bearers included Richard Fredrick and Robert Ibery. Funeral services for former Seminole resident Beatrice Lucille Caffey are scheduled for 2 p. Surviving are two sons, Paul N. The family asks that memorial donations may be made in her name to Coronado Masonic Lodge 56, with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund. Services were conducted by Rev. Emmitt Elbert and Rev.

Callahan and her brother were members of the Church of the Living God in Seminole and she was affiliated with Trinity Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City, after moving to the Boley area. Her marriage to Clarence Callahan Sr. She was a beautician by profession. She was born on May 22, in Calvin, Okla.

She met and married Charles Cane on July 1, Larry Elwell and Rev. Ella passed away Wednesday, Feb. She was born Aug. She attended college at St. Later she worked with her mother in a restaurant that they owned. Funeral services for Wewoka native Andre Lamon Carolina are scheduled for 1: Carolina graduated from Wewoka High School in , and was a member of the St. Joseph Baptist Church in Wewoka where he was saved at an early age.

He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Carolina married Natalie Nease Carolina on Feb. Carolina was a member of the American Bar Association and also enjoyed writing, recording and producing music. Funeral services for lifelong Wewoka resident Manuel Carolina, Sr. Carolina, 61, died Sunday, Dec. His father; two sons: Iven and Jason; one brother, Jerry; and two great-grandchildren, preceded him in death. Surviving is his mother of Wewoka; wife of 28 years, Annie Brown , of the home; sons: Teresa Kendricks of Virginia Beach, N.

Also surviving are sisters: Yetta Carolina of Los Angeles, Calif. Graveside services for former Seminole resident Delois June Carrigan are scheduled for 10 a. Monday at Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Messages of condolence for the family may be sent at www. Services for Konawa resident Roy Clemons Carroll were held today at 1 p. Carroll married his wife Eva Carroll March 3, in Guthrie. Carroll worked in the oilfields and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Konawa and was a member of the Konawa Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include one son, Walter Carroll of Konawa, two stepdaughters, LaDonna Willis, Canton, and Joyce of California; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Carter died Tuesday, March 27, in Hemit, Calif. She was born on Aug. God blessed Jesse with being 91 years, one month and 14 days when he passed on Wednesday, Jan. Jesse was born Dec. Castor and Lola E. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy; his four children, Jeffrey C. He had a great love for his family, working with wood, making picture frames, and especially his favorites were cooking, canning, and sharing recipes.

He had put on Christ in baptism in Tracy, Calif. Condolences and an online guest book are available online at www. Funeral services for Sasakwa native James B. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Caudill, 77 and longtime Seminole County resident, died Monday, Oct. He was born in Sasakwa on Feb. He was raised in the Konawa area before moving to Holdenville at a young age. They lived in Holdenville for eight years before moving to Modesto, Calif. They sold the salvage yard and established Caudill Tire Sales. Caudill was also in the ministry for more than 30 years.

With the exception of one year in when he pastored the Fairview Pentecostal Holiness Church, north of Yeager, he was an evangelist traveling the state and preaching in various churches. Surviving is his wife Dortha of the home; eight children: Doris Brown of Holdenville, James B. Graveside services for Wewoka native, William "David" Cellars are scheduled for 2 p. Thursday at Fairview Cenetery in Shawnee with Rev. Cellars died Friday, March 30, His grandparents, Orvel N.

There are no services scheduled at this time for longtime Seminole resident Cynthia Denise Chandler. She was born on Nov. She moved from Eufaula at the age of six years old and was a graduate of Bowlegs High School in and then received her Bachelor of Science degree from East Central in Cynthia was an elementary school teacher for the last 17 years, teaching 13 years at Earlsboro Schools and four years at Strothers Schools.

Messages of condolence to the family may be sent to www. Friends and family are encouraged to visit the funeral home and sign the guest book. Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Mildred Lucille Chandler are scheduled for 11 a.

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Burial will follow at Westwood Cemetery in Wewoka. Services are under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Wewoka. Chandler, 87, of Oklahoma City, died Sunday, Aug. Her husband, Wayne C. Chandler, taught school in the area. Surviving is her husband of the home; sons, Wayne C.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Alvin W. Jack" Chesser were held today at Chesser, 88, died Sunday, July 22, in Shawnee. He married Reba Erselle Downs on Oct. Chesser had worked for Phillips Petroleum in Shidler, Okla. After his retirement he returned to his home in Seminole County. Graveside services for Seminole native J. Chilcoat are scheduled for 2 p. Wednesday at Little Cemetery with Lloyd Friggle officiating. Chilcoat, 72, died Sunday, July 15, at his home in Harrah. He was born in Seminole on Jan.

Chilcote was a lifelong Seminole resident and for the last year had been residing in Guthrie. He was a nurse with several Seminole nursing homes and the Seminole hospital before becoming disabled. Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www. A memorial service for Seminole resident Grady Chisum will be planned at a later date by the members of the family.

Grady passed away Monday, Aug. His greatest joy came from making Dream Catchers for people and he enjoyed fishing and camping. Grady had a wonderful sense of humor and liked to make people he came in contact with smile. Frank Moppin, and Rev. Chupco died on Wednesday, June 13, , in Holdenville, at the age of 50 years. He was born on Feb. He was brought up north of Holdenville and attended Holdenville Schools graduating from Holdenville High School in He was actively involved in the Holdenville FFA, and enjoyed showing calves. Chupco worked for several years at Big Yank garment factory in Wewoka.

He was a member of Salt Creek United Methodist Church, and he enjoyed going to church, fishing, and playing the guitar. Memorial services for former Seminole resident Stella Lenora Claborn are scheduled for 2 p. She passed from this life on June 22, She married her high school sweetheart, Marshall Andrew Claborn, in After Marshall died, Lenora sold the business and moved back to Okalahoma City, and started her many travels around the world and enjoyed her life to the fullest.

Her parents, beloved husband of 29 years, son Morgan Paul Claborn and sister, Maurine Bejeck, preceded her in death. Funeral services for former Seminole resident, Georgia L. Barlow Clagg, are scheduled for 2 p. Wednesday at Cooper Funeral Chapel, Tecumseh. Clagg, 79 of McLoud, died Monday, Oct. She was born May 3, in Rudy, Ark. She was raised in Seminole and was a graduate of Seminole High School.

Following her marriage, she lived in McLoud for over 30 years. On June 15, she married Harold Clagg in Little and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and her family. Surviving is her husband, Harold Clagg of the home; one son, James H. Clagg of McLoud; one daughter, Jackie S. Molen of Blanchard, Okla.

Barlow of Midwest City; three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services for former Seminole area resident Billie Guzon Clark are scheduled for 11 a. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole. Clark, 85 of Shawnee, died Sunday, Feb. He was born April 24, in Maysville, Okla. She preceded him n death on Jan. He was a retired automotive body and fender repairman and had shops in Shawnee and Seminole areas for several years. Surviving is his daughter, Janice Brasiel of Placerville, Calif. Clark of Roswell, N.

Messages of condolence to the family may be sent at www. Clinedinst, 79, died Wednesday, Aug. He was born in Mt. Clinedinst and Virginia Harmon Clinedinst. He was a truck driver and mechanic who contracted with several trucking companies. He sailed around the world during his time in the service. Charles was a railroad man. He was fourth generation of railroad in the Coates family. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were railroad men. Charles started as a brakeman and ended his career as Superintendent of Operations for the Oklahoma City Santa Fe Railroad having served 40 plus years.

Charles was born March 6, in Francis, Okla. Charles passed from this life on Dec. Charles loved his Lord and his church. Charles loved his church and led his family to always be faithful to attend. He read his bible daily and he could be heard praying in the sunroom often calling the names of his wife and children. While attending First Baptist, Moore, he became interested in the Tape Ministry and continued in that until he became too ill to attend church continuing this ministry at his present church; Eagle Heights. He loved the small children and always had a hug and "Smarties" to give them as they came and left, as well he had mints and jellybeans for the adults.

He was privileged to lead the man who sprayed his yard and trees to the Lord, as well as a 10 year old in the foyer of the church. He was very proud to baptize his Great Grandson at Eagle Heights. He loved animals and pets abounded the house and there was always a dog or two constantly at his side along with chickens, rabbits, doves, raccoons, cats and the fish who were in the backyard pond that he fed all year as well as the birds and the geese. Many pleasant hours were spent with his Dad and brothers in Eastern Oklahoma fishing along with his other fishing buddies.

While lost in a snowstorm in the mountains for three days with a couple friends they were assisted by some mountain people who later sold Charles 40 acres where he built a cabin, which he and Geneva enjoyed for over 20 years. He loved his garden and working in the yard planting flowers to please Geneva. His yard sand garden were a show place to many, as well were his many trees and all of the pecan tress that he planted in the yard. Survivors include his wife Geneva; daughter, Middy Ann Gumtau and her husband Art; granddaughter, Kara Ann Whilden and her husband Tom; grandson, Lloyd Lawton; great-grandson, Cameron Tom Whilden; and many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews who mourn his loss.

At the time of his death he was surrounded by his family who told him "He did good. Funeral services were held at Funeral services for former longtime Seminole resident Grace Lee Colbert are scheduled for 11 a. The church is located at W. Russell Street in Seminole. Colbert of Desoto, Texas, died Saturday, Sept. While living in Seminole she worked in the sewing factory during World War II and later she did domestic work in the area. She moved to Desoto in Her husband, Booker T. Colbert, one brother and one sister preceded her in death.

Surviving are one sister, Kathryn Morgan of Pueblo, Colo. Pope; one son, Tommy Colbert; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services for longtime Asher area resident Edward Donald Coleman are scheduled for 2 p. Thursday at Vista Cemetery, west of Konawa. Coleman, 78, died Saturday, April 14, in Konawa. Coleman was a heavy equipment operator in construction and the oilfield.

He also ran a motor grader for Pottawatomie County. Funeral services for Wewoka resident Elaine H. Coley are scheduled for 2 p. Michael Vallandingham will assist and interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Elaine passed away Monday, Nov. She loved to fish and go camping and spent many summers on the Illinois River.

She was a seamstress and worked out of her home, making clothes for many people and friends in Wewoka. She loved to shop and have garage sales. Her grandchildren knew Elaine as "Mamaw". Collier, 83, died Friday, Feb. He was an oilfield worker and helped drill the wells in Saudi Arabia in Collier worked for Phillips Petroleum Company and as an installer for radio towers. Jonah now lives in a beautiful intentional community with 10 friends on 9 acres with 4 houses, a yurt, pool house, 2 creeks and trees.

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In owning, remodeling, and managing his own properties for the last 13 years Jonah has a complete picture on what it takes to be successful in investing or owning real estate. He enjoys using very current applications of technology to best manage and educate a successful transaction.

When you finally own your own home you are going to want someone who has had his hands on every aspect of the strategy, purchase, negotiation, building, renting and managing of real estate for primary residence and investment. Jonah lives and breathes real estate and is driven to show you how it can support your ambitions. If you have the desire to buy property with a group or live in intentional community Jonah is an expert in all levels of buying community property and has taken courses to strengthen his ability to instruct on community living.

If you want to buy property as an investment he has built solid passive income for himself and is able to plan the road for you to do the same. Whether you are buying your first home or creating your investment portfolio Jonah can walk you through every detail with care, a positive attitude and a winning plan. If you have any ideas, questions, projects or real estate purchases you want to complete please send Jonah an email. Handbook on Orchid Nomenclature and Registration Rhoda: A Play Based on the Book: About the Team Jonah Mesritz Jonah Mesritz lives in San Diego County and has been actively involved in buying, selling and investing in real estate here since

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