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BEN EVERETTE PARSONS
A memorial service for Ben Everette Parsons, 86, will be at a later date. He was cremated at his request. Ar-rangements are by Marshall Funeral Home, Alva.
He was born Feb. 16, 1921, in Noble, Ill., to Ben Hiram and Ethel Hughes Parsons and died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007.
He attended Noble schools and went to work at an early age in the oil fields.
He married Doris Mae Armstrong and worked in many states drilling oil wells before moving to Enid in 1979 from Alva.
Surviving are his wife, Doris of Enid; three daughters, Rae Jean Richardson, Peggy Orr and Christy Clark; one stepdaughter, Karen Caldwell; one brother; and two sisters.
Condolences may made online at www.marshallfu neralhomes.com.

WARREN LEAHY ZIMMERMAN
Zimmerman, Warren Leahy, a.k.a., Warren Leahy Wren, 79, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007. Born June 12, 1928 in Pawhuska, OK to Grace (Bridgeford) and Edward Leahy Wren.
Warren was raised in Ada but later moved to Tulsa.
He was a devoted member of Holy Family Cathedral.
Warren was known for his kind and loving spirit.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father and step-father, Phillip Zimmer-man, who cared for Warren as his own son.
Survivors include his aunt, Lucille Bridgeford; cousins, Joyce Mary Leahy Tener and Norman Woodall; friends, Stella and Jim Bishop.
Memorial service is 3 p.m. today, Sept. 19, 2007, at Chapel of Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa. Arrangements are by Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, Tulsa.
Condolences may be made online at www.fitzgeraldivy chapel.com. (Paid Obit 9-19-1)

RICHARD ‘DICK’ JAMES SISSON
A memorial service for Richard James Sisson (Dick), 84, will be held at a later date in California. Arrangements are by Mullins & Thompson of Fredericksburg, VA. His body was cremated at his request.
Dick was born Dec. 30, 1922, in Stockton, CA, to Carl Hinkley Sisson and Eve Lynn Haynes Sisson and died of natural causes at Potomac Hospital, Wood-bridge, VA, on Monday, Sept. 17, 2007.
Dick grew up “running wild,” along with his four brothers in Mark Twain’s famed Calaveras County, CA. After graduating from Calaveras High School he attended Viola Christian College in Los Angeles until the war broke out. He then signed up for the Navy three days before his “draft number was up.”
He married Jimmie “Jean” Fulfer in 1945. They celebrated 61 years together before her passing on July 14, 2006.
He served six years in the Navy during World War II. He was a quartermaster aboard several ships. Most notably, he participated in the Atomic Bomb testing at Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. He worked as a glazier in Stockton, CA, for 20 years and then he retired to the mountains (Bieber, CA) and worked for many more years as the night-watchman at a sawmill. At age 70, he and Jean packed up and moved to Oklahoma. That is the adventurous spirit dad lived. He has lived with his daughter, son-in-law, grandson and granddaughter-in-law in Stafford, Virginia, since March 2007. Living life large in the last year, he took a cruise to Mexico, flew twice to California for visits with family, visited every Civil War battleground around Stafford with his “favorite son-in-law,” enjoyed several trips to Washington, D.C., including catching the Cherry Blossoms in full bloom and he ate shrimp every chance he got.
He taught us how to fish, camp, fix our cars, build anything and adapt to and overcome everything. We had to know how to change tires and the oil in our cars before he let us drive. He was gentle, loved a good joke and laughed easily and often. He loved to watch the antics of the birds and squirrels outside the back window and loved to hide the squirrels’ pecans in the backyard just to watch them search for them later. He loved his wife, whom he called “that red-head he loved so much.” He cherished his kids and family. After 60 years away from church, he began attending with his daughter and son-in-law a year ago. He was active in a small group and Sunday school and loved the church services. He was glad to be a part of a loving congregation. He “rode with Louie” reading everyone of Louis L’Amour’s books several times over. He watched old westerns on TV and cried with the Gaither’s Homecoming shows each week, and he loved to watch people.
Surviving are his son, Harold “Wayne” Sisson and daughter-in-law Pat Kelley of Fair Oaks, CA; daughter, Alice Lynn Reynolds of Enid and his “favorite son-in-law” Keith; two grandchildren, Joseph Reynolds and granddaughter-in-law Zan-dra of Stafford, VA, and Ivana Strait of Oregon; and two great-grandchildren. He also was loved greatly by his one remaining brother, Walt Sisson and sister-in-law Jean of Norman; one remaining brother-in-law Bud and sister-in-law Bea of California; and four additional sisters-in-law, Ruth, Ava, Marie Sisson, and June Boyd; with numerous nieces and nephews showering him with love.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of Golden Oaks Nursing Center for a year of tender care of daddy in 2006. Your kindness’ have eased our loss.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Ed, Chuck and Neil, his son Ronald and the fiery redhead he loved with all his heart.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stafford County Christian Church.

FORREST "DELANE' MILLER
The funeral for Forrest "DeLane" Miller, 72, of Blevins, Ark., will be 10 a.m. today at Herndon Funeral Chapel in Hope, Ark. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Isabella Cemetery in Isabella. Arrangements are by Herndon Funeral Home, Inc. in Hope, and graveside services are under the direction of Fairview Funeral Home Inc.
Local visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fairview Funeral Home.
He was born May 5, 1933, in Major County to Forrest and Edna (Ellis) Miller. He died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, in Hot Springs, Ark.
He married Lillie Cummings, and he was a farmer and rancher. He also drove a school bus. While living in the Isabella area, he was a member of Isabella Church of the Nazarene. After moving to Hope in the late 1970s, he became a member of Bells Chapel Church of the Nazarene in Blevins.
Surviving are his wife, Lillie, of Blevins; three sons, Forrest DeLane Miller Jr., of Cleo Springs, Dale Miller, of Hope, and David Miller, of Hemingway, S.C.; one daughter, Cathy Snowbarger, of Oklahoma City and one sister, Wilma Sturm, of Vancouver, Wash.
He was preceded in death by one sister.

ROBERT DEAN LOWER
The funeral for Robert Dean Lower, 61, of Cherokee, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church in Cherokee with Ron Hansen officiating. Burial will be in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Cherokee.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the funeral home. The casket will remain closed at the church.
He was born April 30, 1944, in Indianapolis, to John Willis and Alvina Lucile (Jenkins) Lower. He died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, in Integris Bass Baptist Health Center, Enid. He served in the Navy February 1962 to January 1963. He was employed in construction and maintenance management.
He married Linda Z. Montgomery. He later married Linda M. Kramer. He married LeAnn Buzek April 14, 1997, and they spent time traveling and living in different areas. They moved to Cherokee from Harper, Kan., in 2004. He attended First Christian Church in Cherokee.
Surviving are his wife, LeAnn K. Lower, of the home; his mother, Lucile A. Lower; eight children, Patricia O. King, Robert D. Brinkley, Kay L. Camp, Sandy Cantrell, Chuck D. Lower, Rosilla H. Weaver, Bonetta E. Palmer and Roberta D. Lower; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one grandson.
Memorials may be made in his name to the funeral home to help defray expenses. Condolences may be shared at www.lanmanfuneralhomes.com.

WILLA JEAN METSCHER
The funeral for Willa Jean (Evans) Metscher, 83, Covington, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Covington United Methodist Church. Rev. Paulette Albright will officiate. Burial will be in the Covington Community Cemetery. Arrange-ments are by Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.
Visitation will be at Brown-Cummings Funeral Home at 7 p.m. today.
She was born west of Enid near what is now Sunnyside on Aug. 30, 1922, to Earl and Thelma (Church) Evans. She died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at her home near Covington after an illness.
She lived most of her life on family farms northwest of Fairmont and Covintgon. She attended schools in Enid and graduated from Enid High School. She married Richard W. Metscher Oct. 12, 1940.
She was a member of FHA Mother's Club at Covington-Douglas school. She was a member of Covington United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. She had been a member of Pleasant Vale Community Church before transferring membership to United Methodist Church at Covington.
Surviving are two sons, Jim Metscher, Columbia, Mo., and Charles Metscher, Covington; one daughter, Linda Dudek, Yukon; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and one sister.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church in Covington or to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Arthritis Division.

LINDA BOHL
The funeral for Linda Bohl, 62, of Woodward, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church in Woodward with the Rev. Tony Barros officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Billings Funeral Home in Woodward.
She was born Feb. 2, 1943 in Dodge City, Kan., to Elber John and Myrtle Marie (Baker) Grantz. She died Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at her home. She lived most of her life in Woodward, owning several beauty shops. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Eddie, of the home; three daughters, Shala Strength of Jonesboro, Ga., Angie Thornburg of Alton, Kan., and Melisa Boyle, of Almena, Kan.; two sons, Shawn Halper of New York and Levi Bohl, of Mancatto, Kan.; one sister, Nina Lou Fetzer, of Lake Charles, La,; and nine grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation through the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at www.billingsfuneralhomewoodward.com.

CARROL "SPEEDY' CARMAN
Carrol Thomas "Speedy" Carman, 67, of Kingfisher, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2005. No services are planned. Arrangements are by Sanders Funeral Service, Kingfisher.
He was born Sept. 13, 1937, in Hardinsburg, Ky., to Warsh and Pearl (Dennis) Carman. He married Sharan Pappe in Las Vegas Jan. 7, 1961.
He worked in the oil fields in California before coming to Oklahoma in 1969. He was a truck driver for Redwine Supply and Farrar Construc-tion before becoming an independent trucker. He was raised as a Southern Baptist and was a membr of Masonic Lodge for more than 30 years.
Surviving are his wife, Sharan, of the home; two daughters, Pam Wiewel and Tracy Ritz, of Kingfisher; two sons, Richard Carman, serving in the Air Force in England and Troy Carman, of Dover; two brothers, Howard Carman and Terry Carman, of Kentucky; and one sister, Betty Calhoun, of Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Memorials may be made to Masonic Lodge Post #5 Scholarship Fund or Louisiana Disaster Relief Fund.

KEITH ALLEN DAILY
The funeral for Keith Allen Daily, 58, of Beaver, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Midway Country Church in the Logan community, southwest of Laverne, the Rev. Jack Cornell and Rev. Bob Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Kiowa Cemetery. Arrangements are by Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home in Laverne.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home.
He was born June 7, 1947, to Allen Barker and Hazel (Bayliff) Daily in Beaver. He died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at Beaver County Memorial Hospital.
He attended Sunset Country School and graduated from Laverne High School in 1965. He received his bachelor's degree from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 1969. He was co-owner of Kasco Co. and a member of Midway Country Church.
He married Donna Jean Potter Aug. 8, 2001, in Beaver.
Surviving are his wife, Donna, of the home; one son, Keith Allen Daily II, of El Reno; one daughter, Shelia Paige Odell, of Belton, Texas, and one brother, Burke Leroy Daily, of Oklahoma City; a number of grandchildren, stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to the Keith A. Daily Memorial Fund.

WANNA LEE LEUTHY
Wanna Lee Leuthy, 73, of Laverne, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at Beaver County Nursing Home. No services are planned. Burial will be in Willis Cemetery in Willis, Texas, under the arrangements of Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home, Laverne.
She was born April 18, 1932, in Glen Rose, Texas to Robert and Dolly (Dowell) Martin. She went to school in Glen Rose and formerly lived in Conroe, Texas. She married Jack Preston Leuthy in 1953 in Monahans, Texas. She was employed as a nurse. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Laverne.
Surviving are one son, Terry Leuthy, of Beaver; one daughter, Penny Priest, of Laverne; one brother, Jim Martin, of Fort Worth, Texas, and one sister, Francis Weidenback, of Stephenville, Texas; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church in Laverne or to Laverne Senior Citizens.

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