Custer County, Oklahoma Obituary and Death Notices Collection

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Monday, January 23, 2006
Funeral set for Schmidt at 1:41 pm
Graveside services for Angie Schmidt, age 85 and a long-time Cordell resident, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Dalhart, Texas with Bob McCalister officiating.

Schmidt died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at the Cordell Christian Home.

Jack Loftiss Funeral Home of Cordell is planning to release a full obituary at a later date.

Jack Litke funeral set at 1:40 pm
Funeral services for Dennis K. “Jack” Litke, age 67 of Clinton, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Clinton with Rev. Roy Wilburn and Rev. Shane Hall officiating.
Litke died late Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born on July 18, 1938 in Corn, the son of W.J. and Sarah (Vogt) Litke.

He was reared in Corn, graduating from high school in 1956.

He joined the Army Reserves while attending the former Southwestern State College in Weatherford.

Litke married the former Patsy Thiessen on March 14, 1959 in Clinton.

The young couple made their home in Clinton where he started a career with Sears.

In 1977 he was transferred to Altus where they spent the next 18 years before returning to Clinton in 1994 where he later retired with 32 years of service.

He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Corn.

Burial will conclude in the Corn Cemetery under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home in Clinton.

Survivors include his wife, Patsy, of the home; two daughters, Denise Fleming and her husband, Dean, of Corn, Kim Bishop and her husband, Brett, of Butler; six grandchildren, DaLynn Brinkley , Brooke Fleming, Chance Fleming, Shelby Bishop, Ashlee Bishop, Allison Bishop; a sister, Betty Benton and her husband, George, of Valley Center, Kan.; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Baldwin of Clinton.

The family suggests that memorial contributions in Litke’s honor may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Thursday, January 19, 2006
Gertie Smith services set at 1:30 pm
Funeral services for Gertrude Lucille “Gertie” Smith, age 88 of Cordell, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Calvary Baptist Church at Cordell with Rev. Roy Dewees officiating.

Smith was born on July 28, 1917 in Antlers, the third daughter born to Frank and Winnie (Prettyman) Clark. She died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2005, at the Cordell Christian Home.

She grew up in rural Lawton where her family sharecropped and farmed.

She worked for many years for the Fairmont Creamery and Coca-Cola bottling plant. Later she was employed at Cordell Memorial Hospital as a supervisor for the housekeeping staff for 10 years.

On June 26, 1951 she married Jimmie A. Smith in Lipscomb, Texas, and they moved to Cordell the same year. He preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 1987.

She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Cordell and participated in the Ladies’ Auxiliary Club.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Jack Loftiss Funeral Home in Cordell.

Survivors include her daughter, Betty Gilson and her husband, Jerry, of Lawton; a grandson, Daniel Kissner of Tulsa, and granddaughter, Melissa (Kissner) Sandoval of Norman; a great grandson, Austin Pruitt of Norman; a brother, Elton Clark of Lawton; a stepdaughter, Yvonne Niekerk and her husband, Harry, of Chandler, Ariz.; a stepson, Clifford Smith of Corn; and step grandsons, Monte Schultz and Tim Schultz of California.

Preceding her in death, along with her husband, Jimmie, and parents, were an infant brother and sister; a sister, Verda Hill; and three brothers, Johnnie Clark, Roy Clark and Brice Clark.

Friday, January 13, 2006
Kail Brittain services set at 1:46 pm
Funeral services for Kail William Brittain, age 78 of Sharon, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the First Christian Church of Mutual with the Rev. Clyde Irving officiating.

Brittain died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, in the Woodward Regional Hospital.

Kail William Brittain was born July 14, 1927 at the family home near Sharon, the son of Clinton Elza and Blanche (Huff) Brittain.

He attended school through the eighth grade at the Harmony country school.

Brittain married Lenora Arlene Routh on Feb. 24, 1950 at the First Baptist Church in Woodward. The Brittains moved to the “Brittain homeplace” in 1958 where they were engaged in farming and ranching.

He also worked as a contractor/carpenter, and for several years he worked for Whitcomb Lumber of Woodward.

Burial will follow in the Moscow Cemetery under the direction of the Billings Funeral Home of Woodward.

Survivors include his children, Marceda Gayl Nelson and husband, Roger, of Meriden, Kan., Kevin Kail Brittain and his wife, Doris, of Clinton; his grandchildren, Clinton Buck Hutchens and Talon Josh Hutchens of Manhattan, Kan., Brannon Lee Brittain and his fiancee, Lisa Reuter of Tulsa, Dr. Bradley Kail Brittain and his wife, Whitney of Chandler, Ariz., Brett Wayne Brittain of Clinton, and Brian Lynn Brittain of Creede, Colo.; step-grandchildren, Dr. Tammie Lynn Nelson of Wichita, Kan., Christine Kimberly Nelson Stadnyk and husband, Dr. Matthew Stadnyk of St. Louis, Ill.; four step great grandchildren; his sisters, Eula Phillips and her husband, Charles, of Mutual, Ruth Clem and her husband, Lionel, of Sharon, Avis Duncan of Woodward, Irma Woods and her husband, Ellis, of Gage; one brother Gene Brittain and his wife, Caroldene, of Gatesville, Texas; sisters-in-law, Hazel Brittain of Arthur, Ill., Kathryn “Pat” Brittain Salisbury of Woodward; and a friend, Norma Ward of Woodward.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Arlene, who died on April 13, 2003; three brothers, Dale, Neil and Lyle; and one sister, Nina Gillham.

The family suggests that memorial contributions in Brittain’s honor may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Cancer Research with the funeral home as custodian.

Make remembrances online at www.billingsfuneralhomewoodward.com.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Timberlake dies at 1:33 pm
The Daily News has learned of the death of former Clinton resident Ginny (Neill) Timberlake.
She died in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Services set for Roberts at 1:33 pm
Funeral services for Clinton native Sammy C. Roberts, age 69 of Thomas, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Christian Church at Thomas with Rev. Richard Pitt officiating.
Roberts died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, in Thomas. He was born on Oct. 24, 1936 in Clinton, the son of Samuel and Bertie (Tinsley) Roberts.

Reared in Clinton and Oklahoma City, Roberts graduated from Capital Hill High School in 1955.

He met and married Jerrye Lasiter on March 13, 1957. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1962 as a helicopter mechanic.

After the Army he worked for Halliburton’s in Farmington, N.M. before serving a second tour of duty in the Army during the Berlin Crisis.

Returning to Oklahoma, he went to work as an airplane mechanic at Expressway Air Park, later managing a TG&Y Auto Center.

In 1983 he moved to Custer City. He owned Sam and Joe’s Auto in Thomas before later working for Testco Oil Field Service as a dispatcher.

Burial will follow in the Mound Valley Cemetery in Thomas under the direction of the Lockstone Funeral Home there.

Survivors include his wife, Jerrye, of Custer City; two daughters, Donna Miller of Oklahoma City, Samantha Altland and her husband, Dayton, of Weatherford; two grandchildren, Michael Miller, Dakota Altland; and a sister, Jo Ella Dobbins of Thomas.

Preceding him in death, along with his parents, was a sister, Maxine.

The family suggests that memorial contributions in Roberts’ honor be made to the Thomas Nursing Center.

‘Cub’ Andrews rites Thursday at 1:32 pm
Funeral services for Earl Leon “Cub” Andrews, age 62 of Elk City, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the First Baptist Church at Cheyenne.
Andrews died Monday night, Jan. 9, 2006, in the Elk City Nursing Home. He was born on March 18, 1943 in Elk City, the son of Mural Fred and Edith (Archer) Andrews.

Growing up in Western Oklahoma, he attended Cheyenne High School until 1962 and joined the Army, serving during the Vietnam War.

After his honorable discharge he returned to Oklahoma and married Connie Sue Mott.

He worked as a custodian at Cheyenne High School and later at a Baptist church in Tulsa.

He also worked for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Andrews ended up teaming with a friend, J.D. Spitzer, to sell Christmas trees in the winter and fireworks in the summer.

He was an active member of his church.

Preceding him in death, along with his parents, were two brothers, Emery and J.E. Andrews; and two sisters, Jo Derryberry and Kizzie Marlin.

Burial will conclude in the Strong City Cemetery under the direction of the Stanley-Lee Funeral Home in Clinton.

Survivors include five sons, Eddie and his wife, Angela, Freddie and his wife, Heather, and Richard, all of Tulsa, Jessie and his wife, Katherine, of Foss, Jerry and his wife, JoAnn, of Cheyenne; 15 grandchildren; three sisters, May Parks of Elk City, Dammie Morris and her husband, Emmett, of Cheyenne, Faye Jantzen and her husband, Ed, of Lawton; two brothers, Fred of Lawton, Henry and his wife, Della Mae, of Cheyenne; and a friend, J.D. Spitzer of Kellyville.

The family has suggested that memorial contributions in Andrews’ honor be given to the funeral home to defray the funeral costs.

Ancil Moore services set at 11:00 am
Funeral services for Ancil F. Moore, age 86 of Clinton, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Clinton with Rev. Dale Nease and minister Doyle Kinney officiating.
Ancil Frank Moore died early Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at Integris Clinton Regional Hospital. He was born on Jan. 7, 1920 in Savannah, Tenn., the son of Jesse F. and Adeline “Nannie” (Willoughby) Moore.

He came to Custer County with his parents at the age of five and attended grade school at Chapel Hill and Parkersburg before graduating from Clinton High School.

On Dec. 2, 1942 he married Beatrice Cruson. He was drafted into the U.S. Army two weeks later.

Moore served in the Search Light Battalion during World War II.

After his honorable discharge he returned to Clinton and went to work at Acme Brick, retiring from the plant in 1985 after 41 years there.

He worked at the Stanley-Lee Funeral Home in Clinton for the next 15 years, retiring again in 2000.

Moore was a lifetime member of the American Legion.

Preceding him in death, along with his parents, were a brother, Kenneth; and a granddaughter, Julie Siess.

Burial will conclude in the Parkersburg Cemetery southwest of Clinton under the direction of the Stanley-Lee Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Beatrice, of the home; a son, George Moore and his wife, Judy, of Butler; four daughters, Joleen Palmer of Kansas, Coleen Laymon of San Antonio, Texas, Marsha Taylor and her husband, Ronnie, of Clinton, Sue Siess and her husband, Larry, of Tulsa; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; and a sister, Marge Brown of Sacramento, Calif.

Ed DeLong funeral set at 10:58 am
Funeral services for retired longtime Clinton businessman William Edward (Ed) DeLong, age 80, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the First United Methodist Church at Cordell with Rev. Dale Durnell officiating.
DeLong died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at the Clinton Veterans Center. He was born on Nov. 27, 1925 on the family farm south of Cordell. He spent most of his life in Custer and Washita Counties.

Upon graduation from Rocky High School he joined the U.S. Army in July of 1944, serving in the Asia Pacific Theater where he was part of the first occupation forces in Japan, earning the rank of sergeant first class.

Returning to the Cordell area, he married Billoye Joyce Lowber on Sept. 18, 1947.

He lived and farmed in the Cordell area while working for R.D. King Allis Chalmers, Jack Roan Chevrolet and Little Oldsmobile Cadillac.

In 1966 he purchased full interest in the automobile dealership in Clinton and operated Ed DeLong Pontiac Buick GMC until January of 2000 when he sold the business.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Billoye; and a sister, Mary Elaine Fite.

Interment under the direction of the McClure Funeral Home in Cordell, will follow in the Lawnview Cemetery at Cordell.

Survivors include his wife, Modean Webb DeLong of Clinton, whom he married on Feb. 14, 2004; two children, Robert DeLong and his wife, Linda, of Moore, JaLane DeLong Dunbar and her husband, Rod, of Yukon; a stepson, Phil Webb of California; a stepdaughter, Linda Dobbins of Thomas; seven grandchildren, Kyle Dunbar and Kent Dunbar of Yukon, Nathan DeLong of Edmond, Lori Linstead of Moore, Shawn Watkins of Poquoson, Va., Amber Nitzel of Calumet, Crystal Dobbins of Thomas; and four great grandchildren.

Saturday, January 07, 2006
Services set for Anderson at 12:30 pm
Funeral services for James Steven Anderson, 50-year-old Glendive, Mont. resident and former Weatherford resident, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the Lockstone Funeral Home in Weatherford with Rev. Rondal Killgore officiating.

Anderson died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Glendive. He was born on Aug. 12, 1955 in Oklahoma City, the son of Robert Sr. and Fleda (Bradley) Anderson.

He was reared and educated in Oklahoma City and Weatherford, graduating from Weatherford High School with the class of 1973.

He came to Montana with a wheat harvesting crew. Anderson met Viola Scott in Glendive, and they were married in June of 1975.

Steve was employed by Crisafulli Pump, and later with a seismograph company until he went to work for Burlington Northern Railroad. He had been employed by the railroad for the past 30 years as a brakeman.

Anderson was a member of the Lower Yellowstone Chapter of ABATE and the Studebaker Drivers Club.Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery at Weatherford.Survivors include his son, Jake (Joey) Anderson and a daughter, Cally, of Glendive; his father, Bob Anderson Sr. of Weatherford; his brother, Bob (Jaye-Lynn) Anderson Jr. of Tupelo; and his partner, Lin Nicholson of Glendive, Mont.

He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister, Lori.

Thursday, January 05, 2006
Rites slated for Fergason at 1:27 pm
Funeral services for Debra Renee Fergason, age 39 of Custer City, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday in the First United Methodist Church of Custer City with Doyle Kinney and Jeanette Stewart officiating.

Fergason died very unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2006, at Southwestern Memorial Hospital inWeatherford. She was born June 3, 1966 in Carnegie, the daughter of James E. and Caroline (Fite) Cotter.

Growing up in Carnegie, she finished high school there and continued her education in medical terminology and business at the Western Technology Center.

She moved to Clinton in 1988 and worked for Quick Shop, SecurityServices and Bar-S.

She married Troy Fergason on July 21, 2000, in Lincoln, Neb., and they had made their home in Custer City.

Burial will conclude in the Custer City Masonic Cemetery under the direction of the Stanley-Lee Funeral Home of Clinton.

Survivors include her husband, Troy, and two daughters, Kylie and Harlie, all of the home; a son, Jacob Cotter and his wife, Teri, of Carnegie; her parents, Caroline and Charles Lasley of Clinton and Jim Cotter of Carnegie; grandparents, G.L. Cotter and LaVerne Fite, both of Carnegie; and 2 grandchildren, Maudie and Rylie.

Visitation will start at 5 p.m. today at the Clinton funeral home, until noon on Friday and will continue at the Custer City Lee Funeral Home until service time on Saturday.

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