OTIS ROBERT LOVETT
Otis Robert Lovett, 75, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 20, 2002 at Talihina, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2002 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fairfax with Father Bruce Brosnahan presiding. passed away Saturday evening, April 20, 2002 at the Shawn Manor Nursing Center, Ponca City, Oklahoma. Virda was born April 30, 1921 at Charleston, Arkansas, the daughter of Jim Wilson and Parlie (Catlett) Wilson. She Interment was in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. Casket bearers were Michael Crenshaw, Aaron Crenshaw, Dale Crenshaw, Brent Doyal, Stuart Crenshaw and Quinton Crenshaw. Honorary casket bearers were Charlie Adair, Greg Emmons, Clark Kent, Jr., Rondall Crenshaw and Jon Terry.

ROBERT L. YOUNG
April 23, 2002 – Mr. Robert Lee Young, 57, retired truck driver, longtime resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and husband of Pamela Jo Young, married Pamela Thompson in 1975. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Pamela Jo of the home; his children, Dominic Thompson and Brandon Thompson of Bartlesville, Bradley Young of Lansing, Jessica Patrick of Tulsa, Coleen Patrick of Broken Arrow and Yvonne Patrick of Tulsa; two brothers, Kirk Young of Lansing and Terry (Curley) Young and his wife, Lynette, of Chicago; twenty-one grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dave Young.

ELIZABETH LOUISE “BETTY” BOONE
April 22, 2002 - Elizabeth Louise Boone, 75, longtime resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma, married Forrest Walker Boone on April 18, 1946 with the couple making their first home in Kaw City, residing there until 1968 when they moved to Ponca City. Betty was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother who immensely enjoyed the sport of basketball. Survivors include her husband, Forrest, of the home; one daughter, Sherry Stevens, Ponca City; two sons, Bill Boone of Ponca City and Jerry Boone of Great Bend, Kansas; two sisters, Virginia Long of Coweta, Oklahoma and Maxine Crawford of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; one brother, Wallace Smith of Fritch, Texas, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents and two brothers, Ronnie Smith and John Smith preceded her in death. The family will be at the home at 3112 Pecan Road, Ponca City.

CLEORA (CLEO) IMA FUGATE
April 22, 2002 – Long time and much loved, Timberhill, Oklahoma resident, Cleora (Cleo) Ima Fugate, 95, married Clyde Fugate. Their union lasted until Mr. Fugate died Friday, April 19, 2002 at Via Christi Oklahoma Regional Medical Center. A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated Wednesday, April 24, at 2 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church, Ponca City, with the Rev. Kenneth Armstrong, rector, as celebrant. Arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. There will be no public visitation at the funeral home. Robert Boisseau Coleman, Jr. was born in Birmingham, Alabama, March 15, 1916 to Robert Boisseau and Jessie Wheeler Coleman. After graduating from high school in Birmingham he attended North Carolina State University. It was while taking the train back to college one fall when he met his future bride, Ann Alderson. After graduating with a chemical engineering degree, Robert attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He later obtained his law degree and became a patent attorney in the oil industry. While residing in Ada, Oklahoma Bob became very active in the community. He established the first Boys Club and also established the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at East Central State University. He joined Continental Oil Company in 1964. While in Ponca City he was very active in Rotary Club and helped establish the Pioneer Rotary Club. He has been named Rotarian of the Year and in 1985 was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow, one of Rotary's highest honors. He was also active in Shriners, Masons, belonged to the American Institute of Chemical Engineers for over 50 years, was a lay reader for Grace Episcopal Church, did public mediation and belonged to the Oklahoma Bar Association. After retirement, Bob and Ann moved to The Coves near Ketchum, Oklahoma. They thoroughly loved their lake view home and the many new friends they made. The couple enjoyed traveling, especially cruises. Bob had a great appreciation of art and enjoyed reading. In 1999 the couple returned to Ponca City and resided at Westminster Village. Bob is survived by his children, Clay Campbell and his wife Nancy of Yukon, Oklahoma; R.B. Coleman III and his wife Vickie of Grand Prairie, Texas; Claire Harrah and her husband C.B. of San Antonio; Ginger Coleman of Ponca City, Barbara Lindahl of Sapulpa; and Caroline Rogers and her husband Rikk of Ponca City. Also his brothers Tom Coleman and his wife Una and George Coleman and his wife Martha, both from Birmingham, Ala. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and 3 great grand children. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Ann, and parents R. B., Sr. and Jessie. Memorials may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 N.E. 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104.

SANDRA JANE (VASSAR) HEIDEN
April 20, 2002 – No services are planned for Sandra Jane (Vassar) Heiden, 40, who interment to follow at the Mount Hope Cemetery north of Ripley, Oklahoma. Palmer Funeral Home of Cushing is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Mathis was born August 4, 1936, in Cushing where he received his early education and attended Cushing High School. He was employed with the City of Cushing and was a member of the Keystone Pigeon Racing Club. Mr. Mathis passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2002, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lawrence was born December 9, 1963, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of Alvin L. “Jack” and Rose Ann (Boone) Cunningham. He attended schools in Pawhuska, graduating with the Pawhuska High School class of 1982. During his time at Pawhuska High School, Lawrence excelled in football and wrestling. He was the recipient of the Ormand Beach Award in 1982 and was named the Outstanding Male Athlete that same year. He attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where he received his degree in Psychology, and later received a degree in Social Services. On February 27, 1987, he interment will be in the Pawhuska City Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home, Pawhuska, is in charge of arrangements.

BOBBIE GENE BRINK Sr.
April 19, 2002 – Bobbie Brink, 61, was born in Oklahoma City to Dorothy Brink and John Chambers on March 20, 1941 and entered into rest on April 16, 2002, at Tulsa Regional Medical Center. Bobbie was reared and educated in Hominy, Oklahoma where he went on to raise his family. He liked spending time with his granddaughter and drinking coffee at “The Buck” with his daughter and friends. He was of the Methodist faith. Bobbie is survived by two daughters, Teresa and her husband, Michael Johnson of Oklahoma City, and Melissa Brink of Hominy; two sons, Audie Brink and Bobbie Brink, Jr., both of Hominy; one granddaughter, Sabrina Diaz of Hominy; two sisters, Kathy Chambers and Vaughn Chambers both of Taft, California; five brothers, Gene Chambers of Taft, Bill and wife, LuAnn Chambers of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Mike Chambers of Skiatook, Oklahoma, Stanley Chambers and Dale Chambers, both of Taft; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bobbie was preceded in death by his parents and grandmother, Zada Brink. Bobbie has been cremated and no services are planned. Powell Funeral Home of Hominy was in charge of arrangements.

MAGGIE ONIA BEACH
April 18, 2002 – Graveside services for Claremore, Oklahoma, resident, Maggie Onia Beach, 91, who married Paul Beach and they made their home in Binger, Oklahoma, until moving to Claremore around 1978. While living in Binger, Maggie helped Paul on the farm and loved cooking. Survivors include a son, Art Beach and his wife, Mourine of Claremore; a step-daughter, Velma Armstrong of Oklahoma City; thirteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sons, Paul and Bobby, two brothers and three sisters.

JUSTIN BOB NEWPORT
April 18, 2002 - Justin Bob Newport, 23, Pawnee, Oklahoma, interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Pawnee. Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, is in charge of arrangements.

RUSSELL KEENER
April 18, 2002 – Former resident of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Russell Keener, 75, died Tuesday afternoon, April 16, 2002, in the St. John Medical Center in Tulsa. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 19, in the Fairfax (Oklahoma) Cemetery with Minister Toby A. Blackstar, acting pastor of Otoe-Missouria Indian Baptist Church of Red Rock, Oklahoma, officiating. Beverly Anne was born in Shidler November 30, 1931, the daughter of Voll Austin and Vera Pearl Hall Holloway. She was reared and educated in Shidler prior to moving to Tulsa where she was employed as a custodian in Saint John Medical Center. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Tulsa and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include her mother, Vera pearl Holloway of Yukon, Oklahoma; two brothers, James W. Holloway of Oklahoma City and Marvin Lee Holloway of Corpus Christi, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

IMOGENE IRONS BAILEY
April 16, 2002 – Imogene Irons Bailey, 68, longtime resident of Fairfax, Oklahoma, married to Helen Francis Hamm in Checotah on June 14, 1936 and during the war the couple made their home in Tulsa where he worked as a welder for McDonnell-Douglas. When the war ended in 1946, the couple moved to Talala, Oklahoma, where they reared their three children, Fess Ervin, Jr., Sue and Bobbie. Fess owned and operated a dairy farm in Talala for nearly twelve years at which time he established a right of way clearing business, Waller’s Saw Service. Shorty relocated his family and business to Cleveland, Oklahoma, in 1969. His company contracted right of way clearing services for the Indian Electric in Cleveland for many years. Additionally, Fess repaired and sharpened chain saws as part of his services. He retired in 1980, however he continued to provide knowledge to other family members who continued in the contracting business. Shorty was a longtime and faithful member of the First Assembly of God Church in Cleveland where he served as Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. Although his life was filled with much happiness, his family seemed to be his pride and joy. He enjoyed his relationship with his brothers and sisters, but was especially proud of his grandchildren. He loved taking them on trips and spending as much time as possible with them. Additionally, Fess liked traveling to Beaver Lake where he would fish for trout. He was fond of gospel music and spent countless hours going to gospel singing throughout the area. Through his career, Fess developed an intensive knowledge of horticulture especially in the area of trees, plants and shrubs. Shorty passed away Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. Reverend George Weston officiated under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. Mr. Funk was born August 28, 1920 at Hillsboro, Kansas, the son of Peter D. Funk and Bertha (Nichols) Funk. He was a 1938 graduate of Hillsboro High School, later attending Wichita State University, Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University) and Indiana State University. March 6, 1942, in Tulsa, he Interment was at Hillside Cemetery, Skiatook, under the direction of Sien-Shelton Funeral Home. Music selections for the service were Amazing Grace and Hallelujah Square, performed by organist Darla Neighbors and Soloist Matt Neighbors. Casket Escorts were bob Nail Richard Barnes, Rusty Nail, Sonny Earl Clark, Ron Davis, Gary Butler, Randy Randolph and Jerry McDow. Orville was born July 18, 1918 in Skiatook, to Charles and Mary (Bible) Nail and married Bernice McCarson, who preceded him in death. In Orville’s early years, he was employed in the oilfield and in the 1960’s went to work for the City of Tulsa, sanitation department, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Skiatook and of the American Legion. Survivors include a son, Gary Nail of Skiatook; brothers, Doren Nail of Skiatook and Richard Nail of Clay City, Illinois; a sister, Lorene Weathers of Texas and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a son, four brothers and three sisters.

KAREN SUE CLIFTON
April 15, 2002 – Graveside services for Karen Sue Clifton, 35, were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 15, 2002, at the Ramona (Oklahoma) Cemetery with Mr. Roman Ward and Mr. Bob Bett officiating. Sien Shelton Funeral Home, Skiatook, Oklahoma, was in charge of arrangements. Karen was born July 20, 1966, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Kenneth W. and Dorothy M. (Russell) Clifton. She grew up and received her education in the Skiatook public schools. She married Todd Cornett and the couple made their home in Bartlesville where Karen was employed as a waitress at Glen’s Grill. Karen is survived by her three children, Kyle Scott Clifton and Felicia Nicole Clifton both of Bartlesville and Emily Ann Cornett of Collinsville, Oklahoma. her mother, Dorothy Clifton of Bartlesville; her father, Kenneth Clifton of Vera, Oklahoma; two brothers, Rick Clifton of Vera and Glen Clifton of Bartlesville; one sister, Cathy Elam of Ochelata, Oklahoma and a host of other relatives and friends. Honorary casket escorts for the services were Kyle Scott Clifton, Felecia Nicole Clifton, Emily Ann Cornett, Bill Owens, Eric Slagle, Rick Elam, Casey Elam, Corey Elam, Troy Reed, Rodney Bell and Tony Bell. Music was under the direction of Tony Bell.

WILBUR F. MARSHALL
April 14, 2002 – Mr. Wilbur F. Marshall, 91, retired Business and Sales Manager for National Zinc Company, and former longtime resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, married Dorothy Jeanette Cook, who survives at the home. Mr. And Mrs. Marshall continued their home in Bartlesville until moving to Dallas, Texas in 2000 to be near family. Mr. Marshall was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was an active civic leader, dedicated to the city of Bartlesville. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1951 and was a member of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants; a member of the Bartlesville Masonic Lodge No. 284 A.F. and A.M., serving as Worshipful Master in 1955 and elected to the DeMolay Legion of Honor in 1971. He was a member of the Bartlesville Rotary Club, serving as president in 1960 and served on the Board of Directors; a member of the Washington County Memorial Hospital Board, having served as chairman; was in the Who’s Who in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, a member of the Elks Club, Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce, served as President of Bartlesville Association of Certified Public Accountants, was a member of Bartlesville School board for seven years and served two terms as president, a member of the Hillcrest Country Club and served as Chairman of Bartlesville Financial Affairs Committee. He was an avid golfer and was most proud of having shot two holes in one at the Hillcrest course. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made in Mr. Marshall’s name to the American Cancer Society in care of Kathy Loeper, P.O. Box 1094, Bartlesville, OK 74005. In addition to his wife, Dorothy of the home in Dallas, Mr. Marshall is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia M. and David W. Craig of Plano, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul F. and Nancy Marshall of Borger, Texas; his grandchildren, Shelly and John Julian of Aurora, Illinois, Dr. Jennifer L. and Charles Bailey of Dallas, Robert F. and Lourdes Marshall of San Jose, California and Jeffrey P. and Lachelle Marshall of Joplin, Missouri; seven great grandchildren, Brittany and Bobby Marshall, Harrison and Cara Marshall, Sabra, Gino and Dominic Julian; and his brother and sister-in-law, E.H. and Martha Marshall of Independence, Kansas.

JEWEL MARIE (GILBERT) TOWNLEY
April 11, 2002 – Mrs. Jewel Marie (Gilbert) Townley, 87, former long time resident of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, married. They established their first home at Bear Creek, Alabama in Marion County where they farmed until later moving to Deering, Missouri, where they continued their farming interests until they moved to Barnsdall. Mr. Townley interment will be directed in the Ethel Reese Cemetery, Barnsdall, by the Arnold Moore-Barnsdall Funeral Home.

FLOYD E. CODAY
April 11, 2002 – Floyd E. Coday, 76, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, married to Kathirene Gibson. He enjoyed working with cattle , employed with Crown Zellerbach, was a construction worker and former union member. Survivors in addition to his wife Kathirene are: Three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Paul Shaddox of Bixby, Oklahoma, Jo Ann and Jerry Lowery and Charlotte and Michael Barrett all of Sallisaw; five sons and two daughters-in-law; Claude Coday, Felix Coday, Billy Coday and Rick and Margarita Coday, all of Sallisaw and Raymond Coday, Sr., and Sandra of Vian, Oklahoma; one brother, Kenneth Coday of Byron, Oklahoma; fourteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Johnny and Lizzie Mae Todd and Zeb and Ruby Gene Jackson; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Felix Denton; two sons, Floyd Henry and Kenneth Wayne Coday and one great grandson, Floyd Gabriel Coday. Services were held Wednesday, April 8, at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with Reverend Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in the McCoy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with military honors provided by the American Legion, supported by Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Coday was a veteran of World War II. Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was in charge of arrangements.

PAUL E. COLEMAN
April 9, 2002 – Paul E. Coleman, 56, of Edmond, Oklahoma, married Judy Cook and, for the last eighteen years they made their home in Edmond. Paul was in hospital and clinic management from 1969-1978 and insurance sales from 1978-present. He was an Eagle Scout who served his community as a Cub scout Master, Sunday school teacher and an active Republican. Survivors include: His wife Judy and daughter Emily, both of the home; his son, John and his wife, Sara and their daughter Olivia of Edmond; his brother, Kenneth Coleman and his wife, Lynda of Bethany, Oklahoma; his sister, Cathy Fox and her husband, Philip of Rich Hill, Missouri; his parents, Harold and Elsie Coleman of Bartlesville; two nephews, four nieces, two great nieces and one great nephew. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 12, at First Baptist Church, Fourth and Cherokee, Bartlesville, with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bartlesville. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Nazih Zuhdi Transplantation Institute of Integris Baptist Medical Center, 3300 N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK and sign their organ donation option on their driver’s license. Walker-Brown Funeral Home of Bartlesville is in charge of arrangements.

ERNEST LEON YATES
April 9, 2002 – Ernest Leon Yates, 61, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mrs. Eaves was born May 11, 1911, in Lodi, the daughter of Henry Jackson Erwin and Sarah Ethel (Hunt) Erwin. She married Travis Hall who preceded her in death May 25, 1976. June 7, 1978, in Wynona, Oklahoma, Edith was united in marriage to Buck Tilley and he preceded her in death May 14, 2001. Edith worked on the family farm then later worked as a cook in the Hominy Public Schools as well as for Munsingwear and the Senior Citizen’s. She was also very active in the First Assembly of God Church in Hominy where she taught the Junior Girl’s Sunday School and was President of the Women’s Ministries. She also attended the Assembly of God Church in Genesceo, where she had moved in 2001 to live with her son. Survivors include: Her son Tom and his wife, Gloria Hall of Geneseo; daughter, Clara and her husband Charlie Hudspeth of Phoenix, Arizona; five grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter; sisters, Winnie Howell of Republic, Missouri and Paula Shook of Yuma, Arizona; and a brother, James Boswell of Billings, Montana. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, son J.B. Hall and a sister, LaVerne Nucero. Services were held Wednesday, April 10, at the Assembly of God Church in Hominy with burial in the A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home, Cleveland, Oklahoma.

THORNTON W. YORK Sr.
April 8, 2002 – Thornton W. York, Sr., 79, lifelong resident of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, married Ernestine R. Reid in Pawhuska, where they made their home. Mr. York was retired from Cargill Industries, where he had worked as a truck driver. At the time of his death, he was working in the maintenance department of the Pawhuska School System. Mr. York was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Pawhuska, where he excelled as a member of the school’s basketball team. At one time during his basketball career, Thornton had played against basketball legend Marques Haynes . Thornton was a member of the American Legion, having served in the United States Army during World War II, and was also a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. He was a thirty-nine year member of the Bethsaida Baptist Church in Pawhuska and also the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Hominy, Oklahoma. Survivors include: His wife, Ernestine York of the home; his daughters, Gigi Rogers and Nancy Ann Rogers both of Bartlesville, Marva Stith of Denver, Colorado and Thressa Rowland of Pawhuska; his sons, Thornton York, Jr., of Bartlesville, Reginald Ray York of Denver, and Sherman Lee York of Del City, Oklahoma; an uncle, Leon McFall of Battle Creek, Michigan; sixteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Services will be held Friday, April 12, at 1:00 p.m., in the First Baptist Church, Sixth and Prudom, Pawhuska, Oklahoma, with Reverend Oluf Holder officiating. died at 5:05 a.m., April 5, 2002, in the Heritage Villa Nursing Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where she had been a resident since January 28. Mrs. Smith will lie in state in The Arnold Moore – Barnsdall Funeral Home where friends may call for their visitation until she is removed for final rites on Tuesday afternoon. An Oklahoma native, Georgia Mae Cole was born at Sand Creek in Osage County, the daughter of Rance and Elvia Rosetta (Carpenter) Tullock) Cole. She was reared and received her early education in Sand Creek schools and completed her education at Claremore, Oklahoma. She and Emmett Samuel Smith, Jr., were united in marriage on June 5, 1950, in Bartlesville and made their home on the Emmett Samuel Smith Ranch in Osage County. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on May 31, 1998, at the family ranch. She was a former resident of the ranch home in Osage County and moved to Barnsdall, Oklahoma, for a short residency before moving to Bartlesville in October of 2000 to continue living in retirement. Survivors are a daughter, Ms Sandy Putman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two sons, Alan Ray Smith of Norman, Oklahoma, and Michael Wayne Smith of rural Barnsdall; three grandchildren, David Smith of Dewey, Oklahoma, and Carol Smith and Steven Smith both of Bartlesville; a great granddaughter, Brooke Smith of Dewey; a brother, Jim Tullock of Houston, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy F. Smith of Barnsdall. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Latha “Hope” Cole, Evelyn Cole and Mrs. Margie Grass. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, in the First Methodist Church, Barnsdall, Oklahoma, with Reverend M.L. Teel officiating. Committal prayers and died at 5:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2002 in the Jane Phillips Medical Center. A native of Oklahoma, Clarence Winfred Beaver was born October 9, 1923 in Osage County near Tallant, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Rosa Qumile (Edwards) Beaver. He was reared and received his education in the Barnsdall schools, graduating with the 1943 Senior Class of Barnsdall High School. He later attended the Tulsa Business College where he studied Business Administration. In 1943 Winfred enlisted in the United States Air Force and served until his honorable discharge in 1945. He and B. Virginia Pinney were Interment was in the Ethel Reese Cemetery, Barnsdall. Full military graveside rites were accorded Mr. Beaver by the Webster Schrack American Legion Post #227. The Arnold Moore-Barnsdall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

GEORGE ANTHONY LOVE
April 8, 2002 – George Anthony Love, 64, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, married N. June (Tiger) Thomson on June 5, 1970, in Bartlesville. Mr. Love earned the Teaching Excellence Award from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge in 1971 and received the High School Teacher Recognition Award from the University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 1987. He was a member of Copan Masonic Lodge #442, Bartlesville Knights Templar, Tulsa Scottish Rite and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He retired from the Bartlesville school system in 1992. Survivors include his wife, N. June Love of the home; their sons, Charles Love of Bartlesville, Tommy Thomson of Choctaw, Oklahoma, and Kenneth Love of Humble, Texas; a daughter, Lori Cook of Phoenix, Arizona, nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held February 6, at the Eastern Heights Baptist Church in Bartlesville with Reverend Mark DeMoss officiating. passed away Thursday, April 4, 2002, in The Vandever House, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Ms Roberts was born September 8, 1933, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, the daughter of Fred and Emma Lou (Wasson) Newberry. A medical librarian, she was a member of the Arrow Heights Baptist Church in Broken Arrow. Surviving are: Two daughters, Susan McComas and husband, Charles of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Laurel Sherwin and husband, Craig, of Broken Arrow; two sons, Andy Roberts and wife, Cindy and Stephen Roberts, all of Tulsa; her cousin, Marjorie Greene of Houston, Texas; nine grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 6, at 2:00 p.m., in the Pawhuska City Cemetery, Pawhuska, Oklahoma, with Murray McComas officiating. . Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MARCIALYN V. TAYRIEN
April 5, 2002 – Former resident of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Marcialyn V. Tayrien, 75, married Andrew R. Tayrien. She was a registered nurse, receiving her education at Memphis State University and the Methodist hospital of Memphis, Tennessee. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include: Her husband, Andrew, of the home; her son and daughter-in-law, Andrew “Drew” Tayrien and Elaine Willard-Tayrien of Siloam Springs; two sisters, Georgia Saylor of Benbrook, Texas, and Shirley Younce of Valparaiso, Indiana; a brother, George Siddons of Weiner, Arkansas; her granddaughter, Tiffany Tayrien of Siloam Springs; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Rosary will be recited Sunday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 8, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska with Father Leonard Higgins officiating. passed away Tuesday morning, April 2, 2002, in Ponca City. Henrietta was born August 12, 1920 at Stillwater, Oklahoma, the daughter of Dave & Bessie (Pooler) Barton and attended Stillwater schools. January 25, 1937 at Cushing, Oklahoma, she married J.B. (Bud) Ward, who preceded her in death on April 21, 1991. Mrs. Ward was a homemaker who enjoyed her grandchildren, growing flowers, playing cards, yahoo and bingo. Survivors include: Her six children, Ervin (Sonny) Payne and wife, Carol, Larry Payne and wife, Shirley, Jim Payne and wife, Marylin, Max Payne and wife, Sue, Mary Owens and husband, Tommy, all of Ponca City and Dale Payne and wife, Dianna, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; one sister, Hazel Warren, Ponca City, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. In addition to her two husbands, Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Glenna Maxine Payne and two brothers, Roy Barton and Jim Barton. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 4, at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Ponca City, with Hospice Chaplain, Mike Sweetman presiding. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.

ADDABELLE KEKAHBAH
April 3, 2002 – Addabelle Kekahbah, 78, resident of Newkirk, Oklahoma, married Arthur R. Kekahbah. The couple made their first home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mrs. Kekahbah was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing embroidery and crossword puzzles. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City.