Elam
Evelyn Elam, 75, of Laverne married Herchal C. Elam on February 14, 1950 in the Slapout community. Preceding her in death were her parents and sister Emma Jean Zetterberg. Survivors are her husband, Herchal C. Elam, sons Edward Elam and wife of Guymon; Jimmie Elam and wife of Guymon; sisters Claudine Cofield of Leon, Kansas and Juanita Hendricks of Laverne; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, August 16 at the Fairview United Methodist Church at the Slapout community Rev. Carol Reich and Rev. Wes Peterman officiating. Burial was in the Laverne Memorial Cemetery.

Wood
James Byron (Jim) Wood, 74, of Beaver Interment was at the Elmhurst Cemetery, Guymon, under the direction of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon. Memorials may be given to the Beaver United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 309, Beaver, Oklahoma 73932 or c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, Box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

Stollings
Roy S. Stollings, 86, died on Saturday, July 26, 2003, at the age of 65 years and 25 days. He was born July 1, 1938, to James "Pug" and Irene Compton. He attended the public school of Forgan and graduated with the class of 1956. He was died in 1990. On April 6, 1981, he and Lee Austin were Interment was at the Forgan Cemetery.

Meyer
Dan Reed Meyer Interment was at the Fairview Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Dan Reed Meyer Memorial Fund in care of the Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home, Box 909, Laverne, Oklahoma 73848.

Symes
Marcella Mae Symes of Woodward married to Burrell E. Symes in Fairview. Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother, Marvin Hopper, a sister, Marianna Noble, and a son Jerry Symes. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Virgil and Peggye Symes of Lakin, Kansas and Leslie and Donna Symes of Cheney, Kansas. Also a brother, Leo Hopper, of Mutual, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Wednesday, July 16, at the Laverne Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Wes Peterman presiding. Memorials may be made to Laverne Memorial Cemetery Association.

Hecox
Raymond Lloyd Hecox, age 74, married Pauline Mason at Liberal. She married Nadine Burris at Liberal, Kansas on November 7, 1996. Survivors include his wife, Nadine; a daughter, Carol Jayne and husband Kelly of Kingman, Kansas; a stepson, Wes Passmore and wife Kathy of Meade, Kansas; four stepdaughters, Pat Wooten and husband Dean of Carlsbad, New Mexico; Sharilyn Purcell and husband Chris of Beaver; Marilyn Newman and husband Alan of Forgan; Arlene Brown and husband Lonnie of Beaver; a brother, Vern Hecox and wife Irene of Tyrone; a sister, Helen Smith of Garden City, Kansas. Four grandchildren, Brittney Jayne and Christina Jayne of Kingman, Kansas; Scott Jayne of Lawrence, Kansas; Andrew Jayne and wife Heather of Wichita, Kansas; thirteen step-grandchildren, numerous step-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Kirk Alan Hecox and a sister, Vera J. Cargill. Funeral service was Monday, July 28, at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel in Liberal with Rev. Rex Petty residing. Military honors were given by the United States Marine Corps. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West 2nd, Liberal, KS 67901

Reimann
Alton Bernard Reimann was born on November 23, 1919 in Beaver County to August F. and Julianna M. (Simon) Reimann. He married Barbara E. Bowles on February 3, 1950. Alton graduated from Bethany High School in 1939. He is a veteran of World War II, having spent nineteen months overseas. After his discharge, he worked as a mechanic for the Seward County Kansas Highway Department and at Doll Motors in Liberal, Kansas. He retired from farming a few years ago. Alton enjoyed feeding and watching the wildlife. His survivors include his son, Alton B. Reimann, Jr., two grandchildren, one sister, Mary Trimmell and several nieces and nephews. Funeral mass was held July 24, 2003 in the Beaver United Methodist Church with Father Rusty Hewes officiating. died Wednesday, July 30, 2003. Mr. Stollings was a farmer and a rancher. He was a deacon for more than 50 years at First Baptist Church. He was director of North Plains Ground Water District for 38 years. He was Farmer of the Year in 1980 and served on the school board from 1951 to 1962. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and was a Sunday school teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Rhodie Stollings, and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Marjery; a son, Roy L. Stollings of Perryton, Texas; a daughter, Barbara Schoellkopf of Columbus, Indiana; a brother, David Stollings of Perryton, Texas; three grandsons, Ryan Stollings of Frisco, Texas, Jonathan Reinhart of College Station, Texas; and Darin Stollings of Canyon, Texas; a stepgranddaughter, Julie Deckard of Columbus, Indiana; and a stepgrandson, Tom Schoellkopf, Jr. of Columbus, Indiana. Services were Saturday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Laverty officiating. Burial was in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.

Beaty
Bertha Matilida Beaty, Turpin, married Edwin L. Beaty in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 4, 1927. To this union five children were born, Joseph, Lee Roy, Mary Catherine, Deloris Gail, and Virginia Lou. Her husband, Edwin, her parents, six sisters and two brothers, two sons, Joseph and Lee Roy and one grandson Daniel Lee Brown, preceded Bertha in death. Three daughters, Mary Brown of Turpin, Deloris Beaty of Pampa, Texas, and Virginia Beaty of Billings, Oklahoma, and one daughter-in-law, Evelyn Beaty of Liberal, Kansas survive her. Also surviving her are four grandchildren, Rodney and Darlyn Beaty of Liberal, Kansas, Connie and Tom Burtsfield of Danville, Indiana, Rick and Bonnie Brown of Turpin and Jim Brown of Turpin; eleven great grandchildren, Trey Burtsfield, Shala and Todd Wills, Breanna and Kylie Beaty, Barrlow and Shawna Brown, Elizabeth and Mike Cannaley, Tenae and Todd Davis, Jamie Brown, Tessa Brown, Darrell and Jeremy Brown; two step great grandchildren, Jamie Travis, Carl and Sara Johnson; two great-great grandchildren, Brittney Cannaley and Dammion Brown; three step great-great grandchildren, Stephanie Travis, Ryan and Bradley Johnson. Bertha was a member of the Catholic church and attended faithfully until health problems prevented her from attending. Graveside services were July 22, 2003 at Floris Cemetery with Rev. Dave Parker of Church of God, Liberal, Kansas and Rev. Dianna Izquierdo of Methodist Church of Turpin officiating.

Sutherland
On the morning of July 15, 2003, Jinx sat at the table with his daughters reminiscing about the past and making plans for the future. Jinx and Twila would have been married on July 14, 1945 in Arnett. They made their first home on the Allen Ranch southwest of Gate, but soon moved north of Knowles to the Sutherland Ranch where they made their home for the past 58 years. To this union four daughters were born; Deloris Jean, Shalia Jo, and the twins, Rhonda Faye and Pamela Renee. They purchased their first ranch home, which was originally known as the Coin Post Office. Jinx was an accomplished horseman. He has known for training roping horses and reining and cutting horses. Everyone could recognize him by the way he "sat" a horse. Five different horses trained by Jinx won at the Buffalo Horse Show. The horses his daughters rode exemplified his training ability. He loved to rodeo and was successful, but his sense of responsibility demanded that he curtail this activity so he could devote more time to the ranch and his family. Over the next 50 years, the farm and ranch flourished. His spread continued to grow and a cattle herd was built. As the years flew by, he instilled in all four daughters a love of horses and ranching. Branding days became an important family event with children and grandchildren involved. Some men are a shining star for a brief time, but Jinx will long be remembered for his unique and wonderful ability to inspire others. Honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, patience, and dependability are but a few of the qualities he possessed and was able to convey to others. Some people use the term "cowboy" loosely, and a neighbor said "He taught us the right and wrong of life. Jinx was patient and kind. He would have 10 kids all horseback, and he helped each one of them to brand and not ever raise his voice. He had that special skill. He taught us how to drive a team of horses and how to "pair up a cow and calf." Granddad was always consistent, calm, and steady. His heritage is being passed on through his grandchildren. Jinx was preceded in death by his wife, Twila, parents, and sisters. He leaves as his survivors, brother, Gene Sutherland of Englewood, Kansas, four daughters, DeLoris Little of Hinton, Shalia and Marty Powers of Wynnewood, Rhonda Hutton of Garden City, Kansas, Renee and Ace Berry of Oakdale, California, extended family Martin and Martha Ramirez of Knowles, eight grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, Kelli, Kris, Kaden, Kenzi, and Nikki Taylor, Kristi, Mark, and Maison Moseley, Shadron, Samantha, Christopher, and Slater Heglin, Cole Drake and Traylen, Dane Drake, Roy Hutton, and "abuela" to Betty and Patricia Ramirez. Funeral services were held in the Gate Friends Church on Saturday, July 19, 2003, with Rev. Jim Sutherland officiating and Rev. Lyle Whitman assisting. A dinner was provided for the family by the Gate United Methodist Church. Alesia Bryant sang "Mom and Dad’s Waltz", "Precious Memories" and "Happy Trails to You." Linda Spurgeon read the obituary. Pallbearers were family members, Shadron Heglin, Cole Drake, Dane Drake, Roy Hutton, Martin Ramirez, Kris Taylor, and Mark Moseley. The honorary pallbearers were Wendy Spurgeon, Richard Degnan, Cotton Furnish, Don Fisher, Paul Barby, R.V. Sutherland, Gene Hester, and Tador Miller. Burial was in the Knowles Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Laverne ambulance or to the Fire Department of donor’s choice in care of the Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 909 Laverne, OK 73848.

Bush
Mildred Vivian Gurn was born July 22, 1910, at Balko, Beaver County, and married Everett Emery Bush on June 1, 1937 in Liberal, Kansas. Continuing her love of education, she completed her elementary education degree at Panhandle A&M College in 1957. A Beaver County teacher for most of her adult life, Mildred taught at Nye, Calleyville, Clearlake, Cottonwood, Elmwood, Ridgeway, Home Creek and Balko schools. She retired from the Balko school district in 1973 after influencing the lives of many youngsters. Mildred was baptized in the United Brethren Church in May 1911 and has been a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Beaver. She was a member of the Retired Teachers of Oklahoma. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Everett Bush; an infant daughter, Sue Ann; her brother, Gerald Gurn and great grandson, Wyatt Spearman. The family remaining includes children Mary Frances Moore and her husband Martin of Elk City; Charles Bush and his wife Janice of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; and Phyllis Dona and her husband Don of Dike, Texas. Grandchildren are Michael Moore and wife Robin of Houston, Texas; Milynda Moore Spearman and husband Billy of Cameron, Oklahoma; Krista Bush and her husband Sean Howe of Seattle, Washington; Tracey Bush of Euless, Texas; Don Dona, Jr. and wife Darla of Garland, Texas; Delayne Dona and wife Kim of Dike, Texas; and Dina Dona Wilkins and husband Dale of Royse City, Texas. Great grandchildren are Jennifer Moore, Jessie and Chelsea Spearman, Don and Danielle Dona, and Dylan and Dalena Wilkins. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Peggy Gurn of Amarillo, Texas. The family requests that any memorial donations be made to the Beaver County Senior Citizen’s Center, the Beaver United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.

Hamilton
William Roberts Hamilton (Bill) was born May 29, 1912, to Joseph and Marcia Hamilton at Canton, Oklahoma. He was the fourth of five sons. He married October 27, 1933. They moved to Knowles where Bill helped Fern’s father, Jacob, on the farm and Fern taught school south of the Beaver River. To this marriage five children were born. Bill and Fern purchased a combine in 1951. Bill went north harvesting the first year with a friend. After the first year, the whole Hamilton family went north as far as the Canadian border providing custom harvest work. Every year the extended family grew as young men joined the trek north. This continued until 1973. In 1973, Joe started Oklahoma Industries and manufactured cattle handling equipment and later farm implements and oil field equipment. Bill operated the pattern torch and took great pride in the quality of parts he made. He officially retired in 1981, but continued to work every day. During the custom harvesting days, Bill and Fern maintained the farm at Knowles and kept a small herd of cattle. They continued to care daily for the cattle until at the age of 86 Bill was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Joe, John, Rod and Jim. He is survived by his wife, Fern, of the home; children Barbara and husband, Joe Cheatwood of Okemah; Margaret Catherwood of Stillwater; Carol and husband Bill Husted of Laverne; Linda and husband Gene Hester of Gate; Joe Hamilton and wife Kerry of Knowles; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Baldwin
Mamie A. Baldwin, 89, died June 28, 2003, at Share Convalescent Center in Alva, at the age of 64 years, 8 months, and 14 days. After Sandra graduated from Clearlake Grade School and Laverne High School, she attended Airline School in Tulsa. She was united in marriage to Larry Chegwidden and to this union three children were born. She moved to Alva in 1969, where she attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University and then became Financial Aid Director at NWOSU, until her health forced her retirement. Many of the students she counseled at NWOSU remember her as a great mentor. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church where she attended the Gleaners Sunday School Class. She was also a member of Business and Professional Women for many years. She was a great mother and grandmother and always supported her family’s activities, being active in Band Boosters, Sports Boosters and Show Choir Boosters. She was preceded in death by her father, Mancil Hester and one son, Steve Chegwidden. Sandra is survived by her mother, Vena Hester of Woodward; one son, Brad Chegwidden of Enid; one daughter, Cheryl Penner of Alva; five grandchildren, Nick Penner of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Lacey Penner of Alva, Travis Penner of Alva, Jessica Chegwidden of Alva, and Chonda Chegwidden of Alva; three brothers, Dale Hester and his wife, Merlene, of Laverne, Dee Hester and his wife, Melba, of Pampa, Texas, and Richard Hester and his wife, Kathleen, of Sydney, Australia; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Hook officiating. married to Glen Judd on July 30, 1938, in Beaver. To this union two sons were born, Gilbert and Milton Judd. Glen and Louise later divorced in 1955. On August 22, 1958, Louise was married Grant Harryman in 1979 in Marion, Kansas. The couple returned to Beaver and remained together until his death. Louise departed this life on June 15, 2003, in Beaver. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Josie Plain, a brother, George Flinn, and a stepdaughter, Darlene Smith. She is survived by her sons, Gilbert Judd and wife of Beaver. Milton Judd of Tulsa, her stepchildren, Glenna Jean Leason of Sand Springs, Raedene Thompson and husband of Mooreland, and Gorlyn Harryman and wife of Ponca City, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Louise will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Wright
LaWanda E. Wright, 81, Berthoud Colorado, a former Liberal resident married Howard Eugene Wright, at Ft. Riley, Kansas. Mr. Wright Interment was at Restlawn Memorial Gardens. The family suggests that memorials be sent to the Child Evangelism Fellowship, Project Goerin, Box 2097, Florissant, MO 63032.

Jett
J. Dee Jett was born on March 22, 1929, at Follett, Texas. He was the middle son of Thomas Dudly and Minnie Adams Jett. He died Tuesday, June 10, at Berthoud. She was born June 28, 1921, at Forgan, the daughter of Floyd O. and Mabel E. Hall Nichols. She graduated from the Forgan High School in 1939. On February 14, 1942, she died January 23, 1988. She lived in Liberal for many years before moving to Silver City, New Mexico, and later to Berthoud, Colorado. She was a member of the Derby Hill Baptist Church, Loveland, Colorado, and Martha Fidelis Sunday School Class, Women on Mission at the First Baptist Church, and a member of Whitewater FCE, Silver City, New Mexico, member of the Child Evangelism Association of Kansas. For many years she was active as a mentor in the church and taught elementary children as part of Child Evangelism Fellowship. She was a passionate gardener, a jewelry craftsman, a rock hound, and an avid quilter. She is survived by two daughters, Anna Fay Harrison and husband Jack, Silver City, NM; Elaine Brown and husband Terry, Berthoud, CO; one brother, Frank Nichols and wife Marlene, Tyrone; one sister, Fern Radcliff, Beaver; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Gene Nichols and sisters Faye Cordes and Vera Adams. Funeral services were 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 14, at the Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church with Rev. Wyatt Carpenter presiding. died on May 21, 2003, in Oklahoma City. Mary Evelyn was one of seven children, all of whom preceded her in death. Other than a boy who married at the First Presbyterian Church in Guymon on June 28, 1936. She and Dwight had two sons, William Lake and Timothy Dwight. Mary Evelyn and Dwight spent their entire died last December. She is survived by: her sons, William Lake Leonard of Philadelphia, PA, and Timothy Dwight Leonard and his wife, Nancy, of Oklahoma City; her grandchildren William David Leonard with Judy Dugan of Woodstock, NY, Elizabeth Lake Leonard of Raleigh, NC, Kirstin Leonard Pack and her husband, Sean Pack, of Louisville, CO, Ryan Timothy Leonard and his wife, Carrie Keating Leonard of Oklahoma City, and Tyler Dwight Leonard and his wife, Courtney Mikell Leonard, Tulsa, OK; and her great-granddaughters, Eva Grace Leonard of Woodstock, NY. Catherine Laughlin Leonard of Oklahoma City and Siena Laughlin Pack of Louisville, CO. Also surviving are three sisters-in-law, Dean Holder and Jean Holder of Jackson, MS and Ruby Lee Holder of Meadville, MS and many other nephews, nieces and cousins. Special thanks to Anna and Selena Good, the nurses of the Beaver Hospital, Franziska Faries, Robin Morgan, Bonita Sellers, Jenni and Virginia Breshears and Karen Sims who all gave loving care to Mary Evelyn during the last few years. Funeral services were Thursday, May 29, at the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver with burial in the Beaver Cemetery with Clark Funeral Home officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 38, or the Beaver County Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 640, in Beaver, OK 73932.

Pope
Martin Pope, 74, Balko, OK, married Roselie Batt at Boyd, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Roselie; two sons, Roy Pope and his wife Pat, Weatherford; Terry Pope, Balko; one daughter, Kaylene Stewart and husband Greg, Winchester, TN; one sister, Anna Mae Malfeld, Melbourne, IA; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Apostolic Faith Church, Balko, with Pastor Edwin Waterbury presiding. died Thursday, May 29 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas. He was born November 7, 1963, at Perryton, Texas to Morland and Connie (Slaughter) Mills. Jeff spent his early years at Balko, where he attended and graduated from Balko High School in 1982. He later attended Tabor College at Hillsboro, Kansas, where he played college football. Jeff later attended Panhandle State University of Goodwell, where he earned his Bachelor Degrees in Agricultural Business and Speech. After his marriage to Carrie Easterwood on January 28, 1989, he and his wife moved to Texhoma for two years and later moved to Liberal for seven years. Jeff had been a resident of Rolla, Kansas since 2001. He was currently employed as a truck driver for Western Marketing, Inc. Jeff also worked part-time as a farmer on Carrie’s family’s farm. His special interests included: spending time with his family and his musical talent as a drummer in the Clear Creek Band. Jeff will be remembered most as a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend to all. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Helan Mills, and paternal grandparents, Howard and Florence Slaughter. Survivors include wife, Carrie; two daughters, Elizabeth JoLynn Mills, Sadie Helan Mills; one son, Ross Howard Mills, all of the home; parents, Morland and Connie Mills of Beaver; two brothers, Larry Mills of Norton, Kansas, and Tim Mills of Ada, Oklahoma; and one sister, Vicki Yates of Seminole, Oklahoma. Funeral services were Sunday, June 1, 2003 in the Rolla High School Gymnasium with Dr. Danny Joiner presiding. Burial was in the Rolla Cemetery at Rolla, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Jeff H. Mills Children’s College Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, P.O. Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.

Thomas
Stanley LaVerle Thomas, 64 died Friday, May 16, 2003. He was 82 years old. Blain was the fourth child of five born to Bill and Bessie Girk on a ranch east of Forgan on April 28, 1921. He attended a one-room country school east of Forgan and high school in Beaver. After high school Blain went to the University of Oklahoma in Norman and Northwestern University in Alva, where he met his future wife, Wilma Martin. His college studies were cut short after two years when he joined the Army following America’s entry into World War II, and was stationed in Los Angeles. He and Wilma were died on May 10, 2003, at the age of 72 following a lengthy illness. Jesse was united in marriage to Jean Boren, daughter of Tom and Mabel Boren of Beaver, on February 14, 1948. She preceded him in death on August 19, 1971. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a younger brother, Willis. Jesse was involved in the newspaper business for many years beginning his career in Beaver at the Herald-Democrat and later for the Daily Oklahoman in Oklahoma City. He purchased the Vici Beacon in Vici, in 1960, where he was the editor and publisher until 1967. He moved his family to Tahoka, Texas, and became the editor and publisher of the Lynn County News for several years. He also worked several years for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Survivors include a son, Michael of Lubbock, Texas; a daughter, Cindy Pierson and her husband, Jerry, of Beaver; two grandchildren, Mica Turner and her husband Scott, of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Haley Ruth Pierson of Beaver; two sisters, Rita Royce Reed of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Lois Reeves of Madill, Oklahoma; and a brother, Lowell of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Jesse was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Beaver and was a 32nd degree Mason. He recently received his fifty-year service pin from the Masonic Lodge. Jesse never met a stranger and was devoted to his family and friends. He was loved by all, and his presence will be missed by those who had the good fortune to meet and know him. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 17, 2003, at the Pioneer Cemetery, Beaver with the Reverend Michael Passmore of the First Christian Church of Lubbock, Texas, and the Reverend Mike Crow of First Christian Church of Beaver officiating. Burial was under the direction of Clark Funeral Service.

Edwards
Gracie Edwards was born July 23, 1916, northeast of Gage, Oklahoma on the family farm. She was one of nine children of John and Bessie Fields. She attended grammar school at a country school about two miles from her home. She attended Gage High School. Gracie died on May 9, 2003 at Beaver County Memorial Hospital. Gracie’s children are Shirley Riddell of Austin, Texas; Dean Edwards of Beaver, Dee Edwards, deceased; and Lynn Edwards of Guymon. She also had eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harvey, her son, Dee, her seven brothers and one sister. Gracie was a member of Beaver United Methodist Church and she participated in a Bridge Club in Beaver. She truly enjoyed her family and friends who will miss her greatly. Funeral services were at the Beaver United Methodist Church on Monday, May 12 with died Sunday, April 27, 2003, in the Midwest City Regional Hospital in Midwest City. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 1, 2003. Ray Eugene Watson was born March 20, 1940, in rural Woodward, the son of Wilbur and Eithel (Margaret (Loomis) Watson. He was the fourth of five children. Ray graduated from Sharon High School in 1958 and then attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University. On April 22, 1960, he died Friday, May 2, 2003, at Baptist-St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo, TX. The daughter of Mary Gussie (Lynn) and E.L. Biles, she was born January 29, 1918, in Maysville, OK. Mrs. Godley spent her early years in Maysville and graduated from Paoli High School. She later graduated from Central State University in Edmond with a Bachelors degree in Music. She began her career teaching music in Boise City, where she met and later died August 23, 1993 and eight sisters and brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Iris and husband, Luigi Lamanna of Pleasant Hill, CA; a son, Gehrig Godley of Hardesty; sister, Lee and husband, Mel Klassen of Santa Clara, CA; brother, Robert Biles and wife, Maxine of Maysville; and three grandchildren, Shonda Jill Godley, Gianna Andrea Lamanna and Tomaso Luigi Lamanna. Memorial services were Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at Victory Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Chaffin, pastor, officiating. Memorials may be given to Victory Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Home, Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.

Osborn
Dorothy Irene Smith Murdock Osborn was born January 2, 1911, at Forgan to William T. and Effie (Nash) Lawrence and married to Albert Smith, Leonard Murdock and Jim Osborn, all whom preceded her in death. She retired as the head of laundry maintenance at the Beaver County Nursing Home and then moved to Elk City where she has lived since. Besides her three husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers and sisters and was the last of her immediate family. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon K. Mills of Lone Star, TX and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Dorothy Osborn were conducted Saturday, May 3, 2003, at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Elk City with Pastor Jimmy Wallace officiating. died Friday, April 25, 2003, in the Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City, at the age of 63. "Gaye" was raised in Lacasa, south of Hollis, and graduated from Lacasa High School in 1957. She attended Southwestern State College in Weatherford for two years. In September of 1959, she Interment was in the Arapaho Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Kaye’s honor to the American Heart Association.

Spaulding
Shelby I. Spaulding, 77, of Leavenworth, KS., married Margaret Jane Day on May 25, 1947, in Liberal, KS. She died Saturday, April 5, 2003, at his Laverne home at the age of 72. The son of an Apostolic Faith minister, his childhood was spent in several places, Garden City, KS, San Diego, CA, Laverne and Wichita, KS. On November 16, 1951, he died November 17, 1985. Paul attended Wichita State University after leaving the Navy and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Accounting and a Masters degree in Business Administration. After his certification in the late 50’s, he began his public practice with Elmer Fox and Company in Wichita, KS, San Francisco, CA and Century City, CA. He has been in private practice since 1980. On March 1, 1988, he Interment was in Laverne Cemetery

Elliott
William Pearl Elliott of Sun City, AZ, married in Guymon at the Methodist Church. Ray and Edith helped his parents with harvest and agreed to take over the debts on the family farm so his parents could continue to live on their homestead. They built a small house and later added on to it twice. They raised two fine daughters, Bobbie and Ann, who started school at the same one room school Ray had attended and Edith had taught at. Ray and Edith were true partners for their 64 plus years together. They wired houses, business and new construction together when electricity became available. They also raised Hereford cattle. Ray married Ralph Barby, she was introduced to Lloyd J. Barby, brother of Ralph and a widower with two children. On April 26, 1931, Celestine married life on the Barby Ranch, living 10 miles east of Beaver. Not only did she grow and prepare the food she served family and ranch hands--weeding gardens, canning produce, raising and dressing (butchering) chickens, selling eggs and cream to buy material for clothing she sewed, all the while keeping clothes cleaned and ironed and bread baked--she participated in the many tasks required of a ranch wife, driving teams of horses as well as later motorized farm equipment in the hay fields, delivering many meals to ranch crews during branding and fall round-ups in some remote pasture where they were working. Making do with what she had was the code during those days of the depression and helping with what needed to be done was what everyone did. During that time she raised her two stepchildren, Bonita Barby Speer and Lloyd R. Barby, Jr., both now deceased, and bore three children, Paul Marion Barby of Woodward, Norma Barby Cafky of Woodward and Stanley Barby of Beaver. After being widowed by Lloyd’s death, August 31, 1955, and while still living on the Barby Ranch, a new world opened to her through art classes with Dord Fitz of Arnett and travel that resulted from that association, visiting much of Europe, Israel, Egypt and many places in the United States. That art group was the source of much inspiration and excitement for her life bringing new experiences with people and places she explored and the opportunity to study with world-famous artists. Many wonderful friendships resulted from those art classes and experiences with Dord and his students from across Western Oklahoma and the Panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas in addition to her accomplishments as an artist. One of the friends she made during that time was Nyla Johnson, another art student and a registered nurse, who cared for her during her later years until her death. Her life was extended by the care that Nyla provided. We are grateful. In 1964 she built and moved into her Beaver home designed by world-known architect, Bruce Goff, that she filled with an impressive collection of contemporary art. To be near her Lawson cousins, in 1974 she built and moved to another Bruce Goff home in Tuscon, AZ, living there for 10 years or so, followed by a few years in Golden, CO, close to her daughter, Norma, and then back to her home in Beaver. In 1995 she moved to Woodward to be near her son, Paul, and cared for by Nyla Johnson, who was like a daughter to her, and Connie McGinnis, a dedicated caregiver who became a close friend. She moved to Grace Living Center in Woodward, in April, 2001, and became close to those who cared for her there. She experienced a long and fulfilling life. Although a member of the Baptist Church for many years from childhood, in later years she chose not to be affiliated with institutional religion as she continued her life’s journey in the discovery of spiritual truths and God-consciousness. During her life she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Riverside Home Demonstration Club, Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Cowbelles and other farm/ranch-related organizations. She is survived by her children, Paul, Norma and Stanley, 11 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 27 great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Harry; sisters, Maxine and Pansy; nine cousins, numerous nieces and nephews plus many others who touched her life. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 12, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home Chapel, Laverne, with burial next to her husband in the Knowles Cemetery in Knowles, OK Pallbearers were Ronald Speer, Kevin Speer, Kevin Wellfare, Jim Powers, Tom Steere, Norm Solbrack. The music was taped selections, "Turn, Turn, Turn" and "How Great Thou Art". Piano selections for prelude and postlude were played by Aubrey Wellfare. Opening prayer was by Debbie Hilton. Scripture readings were by Paul Barby and Jean Wellfare. There was a sharing time by Jean Wellfare, Gwen Suthers, Ron Speer and others. Paul Barby read the obituary and shared memories of his mother. Memorials are suggested by the family to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, c/o Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 909, Laverne, OK 73834.

Frazier
Champ Clark Frazier was born in Lipscomb County, TX on June 5, 1911, to Otto and Martha Smith Frazier. He was the sixth of 11 children. Champ died Sunday, April 13, 2003, at Reno County Hospice in Hutchinson, KS at the age of 74. She was born January 9, 1929 to Robert Truman Allen and Mary Lois (Riggs) Allen in Forgan. On August 26, 1965, she died December 11, 1999. She was a homemaker and had lived in Hutchinson, KS since 1992. Survivors include sons, Sandy Ray Vandagriff of Grove, OK and David Lee "Butch" Norman of Lawrence, KS; foster son, Jack Gregg of Topeka, KS; daughters, Glynda Lee Overton of Perryton, TX, Snoma Jean Vandagriff of Portland, OR and Linda Kay Dittenber of Fairoaks, CA; foster daughter, Janet Gregg of Topeka, KS, 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Barnes. Graveside services were Tuesday, April 15 at Turon Cemetery in Turon, KS.

Mansfield
Clara D. Mansfield, 80-year-old resident of Woodward and formerly of Beaver married George Winston Mansfield at Woodward. She taught school in one room rural schools in Mutual, and Forgan, before she transferred to Beaver where she taught first grade. She is survived by her husband, Winston Mansfield of Woodward; two sisters, Lucile Howland of Woodward and Anna Mary Oard of Abilene, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 2, 2993, in the Zwanziger Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Clark Struebing officiating. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery.