ALMA LEE HALL
May 28, 2002 - Alma Lee Hall, 94, longtime resident of Fairfax, Oklahoma, interment will be at the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Alma was born September 8, 1907 at Binger, Oklahoma, the daughter of Millard Monroe Pennick and Cora (Werst) Pennick. She passed away Friday, May 24, 2002, in Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Nancy was born August 28, 1941 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of William Verlin and Mildred (Scultz) Avery. She moved to Pawhuska, Oklahoma, at an early age and continued to live there until moving to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in 1974. She was a graduate of Pawhuska High School and was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include: Two daughters, Betty Stamper of Bartlesville and Kelly Nethercott of Dewey, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 29, at 2:00 p.m., in the El Caddo Cemetery near Chautauqua, Kansas with Reverend Wayman White officiating. Johnson Funeral Home, Pawhuska, is in charge of arrangements.

HELEN LAWRENCE
May 25, 2002 - Helen Lawrence, 88, longtime resident of Shidler, Oklahoma, married Frank O. Lawrence January 25, 1936, in Stinnett, Texas. She had lived the past four years in Broken Arrow. Mrs. Lawrence was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shidler, where, in earlier years, she had been very active. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Bickerstaff of Broken Arrow, and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six sisters, Sadie Cathey, Myra Coleman, Maude Wells, Florence Chappell, Agnes Snider and Jean Pauly; and three brothers, Frank Reich, Earl Reich and O.M. "Bill" Reich.

CHESTER ARTHUR BREWER
May 25, 2002 - Chester Arthur Brewer, 101 year old attorney and partner in Brewer, Worten, Robinett Law Firm, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on May 15, 2002. Mr. Jowell was a cattleman, rancher and a professional polo player (4 goal handicap). He was a graduate of the New Mexico Military Academy and a college graduate. He served in the Army during WWII and was discharged at the rank of captain. When in Pawhuska "Monk" was the Foreman/Manager of The Oxley Ranch, southwest of Pawhuska. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jomarie Jowell. He is survived by his wife, Elleen Jowell, son Myrl Jowell and daughters Janet Van Zandt and Jackie Simpleman, six grand children and six great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home Chapel in Trinidad, Colorado. Graveside service was Monday, May 20, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Jowell were made under the direction of the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home, Trinidad, Colorado.

OVIE J. YANDELL
May 20, 2002 – Ovie J. Yandell, 93, longtime resident of Fairfax, Oklahoma, married Charles Edward Yandell August 13, 1928 at Havana. She was a member of the Fairfax Assembly of God Church and her enjoyments included crocheting, quilting and fishing. Mrs. Yandell is survived by four sons, Wallace Yandell, Eugene Yandell and Robby Lee Yandell all of Fairfax and Everett Ray Yandell of Ponca City, Oklahoma; one daughter, Ruth Lucille Smith of Fairfax; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles Yandell on June 30, 2000; one infant son and two grandsons, Kevin and Kyle Yandell; one sister, Ola Wellhousen and one brother, Ollie White.

CLAYTON ROBERT BOHNSACK
May 20, 2002 – Mr. Clayton Robert Bohnsack, 79, a resident of Barnsdall, Oklahoma and independent oil producer, interment will be directed in the Ethel Reese Cemetery, Barnsdall by The Arnold Moore – Barnsdall Funeral Home. Mr. Bohnsack will lie in state in the Arnold Moore – Barnsdall Funeral Home where friends may call for their visitation until he is removed to the church for final rites on Wednesday morning. The family requests that friends contribute to the charity of their choice in memory of Mr. Bohnsack. Clayton Robert Bohnsack was born June 13, 1922 at Eudora, Kansas, the son of Daniel Carl and Elizabeth Antoinette (Madi) Bohnsack. He moved with his family members to the Wolco community in Osage County, Oklahoma where he attended the Rural School District #72 in Wolco through the eighth grade before completing his education in the Barnsdall Public Schools. He was graduated with the Barnsdall High School Senior Class of 1940. He and Lily May Craig were united in marriage October 25, 1941 at South Coffeyville, Oklahoma and made their home in Barnsdall. Mr. Bohnsack was an employee of the Barnsdall Refinery until 1942 when the Bohnsacks joined the Defense Corps. During their tenure with the Defense Corps, Mr. & Mrs. Bohnsack traveled to Iowa, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and worked on the Hanford Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. They returned to Barnsdall in 1946 and Clayton was employed with the Harlem Oil Company where he worked until going in to business for himself as an oil field servicing and drilling company which progressed into a production company. He was active in this business until his retirement in 1986. He had also been active part time in the investment business and living in Barnsdall in retirement. Mr. Bohnsack was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Skiatook Masonic Lodge #416 A.F.& A.M. and a past member of the Bartlesville Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lily May (Craig) Bohnsack of the Barnsdall home; a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Craig “Dan” and Liana (Crane) Bohnsack, Nowata, Oklahoma; a daughter, Ms Shelley Bohnsack of Barnsdall; a brother, Dana Carl Bohnsack and a grand daughter, Deana Bohnsack of Nowata. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Eugene E. “Gene” Bohnsack, Elmer D. Bohnsack and Milton J. Bohnsack and a sister, Miss Zella M. Bohnsack.

CARMELITA ANN BOYD
May 20, 2002 – Lifelong resident of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Carmelita Ann Boyd, 64, Interment was in the Pawhuska City Cemetery with Father Leonard Higgins performing graveside committal rites. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT DEAN GAYLOR
May 19, 2002 – Mr. Robert Dean Gaylor, 62, of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, interment will be under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home. Friends who wish, may call for visitation at the Stumpff Funeral Home in Barnsdall until 8:00 p.m., Monday. A memorial has been established to the American Lung Association of Oklahoma, 2800 Center, 2805 East Skelly Drive, Suite 806, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105-6252. My Gaylor was born April 13, 1940 at Park Hill, Oklahoma to James Allen and Lizzie (Smith) Gaylor. He grew up and received his education in Bartlesville and then worked at Woolaroc until 1963 when he entered the U.S. Army. Following his Honorable Discharge in 1965, he was employed by Osage County and at service stations in Barnsdall. He was employed with the Bareco platn in Barnsdall in 1968 and was an EP operator at the time his active employment ceased due to ill health in 1994. He also owned BG’s in Barnsdall for a short time. Mr. Gaylor was passed away Thursday, May 16, 2002. One of nine children, Wahlea was reared and educated in Claremore and her first employment was at the Mason Café where she worked as a young woman. She interment will take place next week in Woodlawn Cemetery, Claremore.

CLARENCE O. “SONNY” KING
May 18, 2002 – Mr. Clarence O. “Sonny” King, 73, of Ramona, Oklahoma, married to Virginia Helen Williams on April 26, 1946 at Independence, Kansas and they made their home at Ramona. Mr. King moved to California where he made his home for twenty-eight years and was active in the oil field and heavy equipment industries until his retirement. He returned to Oklahoma and he and Virginia remarried on July 12, 1986 at Skiatook, Oklahoma. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Helen King of the home in Ramona; four daughters, Joyce King of Barnsdall, Mary Mogus of Tampa, Florida, Debby Petersen of Tacoma, Washington and Velda Simpson of Bakersfield, California; five sons, Joe King and Terry King, both of Ramona, Clarence King, Jr. of Bartlesville, Clifford King of Martinez, California and Tim King of Barnsdall; five step-children, Rick Grauman of San Jose, California, Darla Leslie and Peggy Spaulding both of Bakersfield, Ron Harris of Detroit, Michigan and Cindy Briley of Ramona; one adopted daughter, Betty Jean King of Avant; two brothers, Norman Lee King and his wife, Shirley of Squires, Missouri and Charles Edward King and his wife, Betty of Barnsdall; one sister, Geraldine Bohannon of Skiatook, Oklahoma; thirty-eight grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 20, 2002 at the Ramona Cemetery under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Bartlesville.

MRS. GERALDINE VIRGINIA “GERRI” (HAYS) HICKS
May 18, 2002 – Mrs. Geraldine Virginia “Gerri” (Hays) Hicks, 83, widow of Mr. George F. Hicks and former co-owner of the American Plumbing and Heating Company, interment will be directed in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville by The Arnold Moore Funeral Service. Mrs. Hicks will lie in state in the Drawing Rooms of The Arnold Moore Funeral Residence where friends may call for their visitation until she is removed to the church on Monday afternoon for final rites. A native of Pennsylvania, Geraldine Virginia Hays was born May 28, 1918 at Franklin, the daughter of William Joseph and Mary Belle (Marshall) Hays. “Gerri” came to Bartlesville with family members when she was three years of age. She was reared and received her education in the Bartlesville schools where she attended the Garfield Elementary School and the Bartlesville Junior-Senior High School from which she was graduated with the Senior Class of 1936. “Gerri” continued her education and was a student of the Oklahoma A&M College at Stillwater (now Oklahoma State University) for one year prior to her joining the local Phillips Petroleum Company. She and George Francis Hicks were died Tuesday, May 14, 2002. She was born August 15, 1927, in Hominy, Oklahoma, to william and Rachel (Langley) Bray. She was died at 12:25 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Pawhuska. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home, Bartlesville. Mrs. Lyons was born March 15, 1924 at Cuba, Kansas to Thomas and Emma (Oliver) Johnson. She was reared and educated in Denver, Colorado, moving to Pawhuska in 1944. She was passed away Monday, May 13, 2002 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1924 in West Virginia, and was a retired welder for Southwestern Porcelain in Sand Springs. May 15, 1965 in Ottawa, Kansas, Charles died May 12, 2002, at his home in Temple. Services ere held Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Temple with Reverend Alan Struckmeyer and Reverend Brian Bibler officiating. Committal services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 16, at the Dewey Cemetery in Dewey, Oklahoma. Mr. Lowery was born to Lee Elsworth and Lela Geraldine White Lowery in Milan, Missouri on September 1, 1933. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1959 with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, which was attached to the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. . He passed away Sunday, May 12, 2002 at her residence. She was born December 25, 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia to John William and Dorothy (Turner) Vaughn. Dottie was self-employed as a bookkeeper and ran a year-round tax office. She was a current member of the Sand Springs Community Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and has served the past three years as Secretary-Treasurer. Prior to joining the Board Dottie served on the Credit Union Supervisory Board and chaired that committee for an extended period of time. In addition, she served on the Board of Directors and was Treasurer for the Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce and was the Chamber’s 2001 Volunteer of the Year. Dottie was also a charter member of Quota International Club of Sand Springs. Dottie also volunteered at Restore Hope Ministries for many years. Dottie was a genuinely caring and compassionate person and will be greatly missed by all her friends, family and colleagues. Survivors include: Three sons, Randy Yates and wife, Chontelle, Larry Yates and wife, Angie, and Robby Yates all of Sand Springs; one sister, Joni Sanders of Sand Springs; two brothers, Marshall Hager and wife, Jana of Sand Springs, Bobby Hager and wife, Kim of Indiana; and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Woodland Memorial Park under the direction of Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service.

ROBIN DALE CARTWRIGHT
May 14, 2002 – Robin Dale Cartwright, 33, a resident of Prue, Oklahoma, passed away May 11, 2002 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Mr. Eaves was born February 29, 1909 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Charley Eaves and Fannie Eaves. He was died at 6:36 a.m., on Saturday, May 11, 2002, in the Jane Phillips Memorial Medical Center. A rosary for Mrs. McCauley will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, in the Arnold Moore – Barnsdall Funeral Home Chapel. The mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2002, in the Barnsdall St. Mary’s Catholic church with Father Leonard Higgins as the celebrant. Committal prayers and dedication of the grave will be directed in the Ethel Reese Cemetery, Barnsdall, Oklahoma, by the Arnold Moore – Barnsdall Funeral Home. Mrs. McCauley will lie in state in the Arnold Moore – Barnsdall Funeral Home where friends may call for their visitation until she is removed to the church for final rites on Wednesday morning. A native of Oklahoma, Eva Marie Lytle was born August 16, 1927 on the Carter Nine oil lease (south of Shidler) community in Osage county, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Maxwell and Tillie Ethel (Mower) Lytle. She was reared and educated in the Avant, Oklahoma schools. November 20, 1943 she and George Washington McCauley were united in marriage at Pawhuska, Oklahoma and they established their home on a farm south of Barnsdall. They continued their farm home until 1946 when they moved into Barnsdall. Mrs. McCauley was employed by the Leo Diehl Grocery Store for three years. Mr. McCauley was an employee of the Public Service Company of Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on June 25, 1977. Mrs. McCauley joined the Barnsdall Senior Citizens Center as kitchen staff and retired in 1989 as the coordinator of the center following twelve years of service. Eva had remained a resident of the Barnsdall community, living in retirement. Eva was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Barnsdall. Surviving are her sons, Frank and his wife, Kim, David and his wife, Rhonda, and James P. “Jimmy” and his wife, Debbie, all of Barnsdall; a daughter, Mrs. Karen Anne (McCauley) Mayfield, Barnsdall; a sister, Mrs. Raymond (Laura) Henson of Avant, Oklahoma; thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Eva was preceded in death by her parents, a son, John Russell and three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Turner, Mrs. Josephine Hastings and Mrs. Mary Juanita Garrett.

TROY LEE CORNETT
May 14, 2002 – Mr. Troy Lee Cornett, 76, a resident of Barnsdall, Oklahoma and retiree of the Petrolite/Bareco Company, interment will be directed in the Ethel Reese Cemetery by the Arnold Moore – Barnsdall Funeral Home. Full military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Cornett by the Webster Schrack American Legion Post #227. A memorial in Troy’s name has been established to the Webster Schrack American Legion Post #227 and those who wish may forward their gifts to P.O. Box 672, Barnsdall, OK 74002. Mr. Cornett will lie in state in The Arnold Moore – Barnsdall Funeral Home where friends may call for their visitation until he is removed for final rites on Thursday afternoon. A native of Missouri, Troy Lee Cornett was born February 13, 1926 at Neosho, the son of Robert Stephen and Myrtle Wynona (Ball) Cornett. In 1930 the Cornett family moved to Osage County, Oklahoma and made their home in the rural Herd community. Troy began his education in the Trumbly School and completed his education in the Herd Public School. During World War II, in 1944, Troy was enlisted in the US Army and served with the Armored 10th Division in the European Theater of Operations. He was honorably discharged in April, 1946 and returned to Osage County where he was active in insulation work. He and Miss Alice Lorraine Cook were united in marriage September 10, 1949 at Barnsdall where they made their home. Mr. Cornett was employed by the Petrolite Chemical Corporation in the Bareco Plant in Barnsdall for thirty-seven years, retiring in September, 1987. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Barnsdall and the Webster Schrack American Legion Post #227. Survivors include: His wife, Alice of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Doyle (Linda Kay) Beaver of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; a son, Harold Michael Smith of Tulsa; three brothers, Charley Noble and Robert S. Cornett both of Avant, Oklahoma, and Roy Eugene Cornett of Barnsdall; two sisters, Ms Bonnie Spriggs of Shawnee, Oklahoma and Mrs. Maybell Gibson of Avant; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Herman Gilmore and a sister, Mrs. Wilma G. Bazmore.

ETHEL MAY YOUTSEY MILLER
May 14, 2002 – Ethel May Youtsey Miller, 91, of Jennings, Oklahoma was born May 14, 1910 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, to Johnathan Andrew and Sarah Rosalind (Gregg) Hodson. She grew up in Osage County, Oklahoma, living in Pawhuska, Hominy and Ralston areas. During that time she received her education from the Hominy and South Enterprise schools. During her life, Ethel was united in marriage to Lloyd Youtsey, Troy Dixon, Eugene Miller and Carl Boundy, all of whom preceded her in death. Throughout that time she lived in the Terlton, Cleveland and until later years, Jennings. Ethel loved to work in her garden, tend to her chickens, work outside and was also a great cook. She subscribed to all of the local newspapers to read weekly. To save a penny she clipped the ads from the local grocery stores no matter how far away they were. Ethel was a member of the Terlton Baptist Church and was a life member of the Terlton Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her parents, four husbands, an infant child, four brothers, Emory, Ira, Amos, Alva and a half brother, Johnny. Ethel died Monday Morning, May 6, 2002, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Blue was born May 21, 1923 in Van Buren, Arkansas, the son of George D. and Anna Laura (Deathridge) Blue. He and his family moved to Bartlesville where he attended the Bartlesville schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 146th Engineer Battalion and returned to service during the Korean Conflict. He was presented a Governor’s Citation and a State of Oklahoma Commendation on Saturday, May 4, 2002, recognizing his military service. He Interment was in A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy. The family entrusted Powell Funeral Home with service arrangements.

META EARLENE “A2” CASTO
May 8, 2002 – Former resident of Collinsville, Oklahoma, Meta Earlene “A2” Casto, 67, Interment was in the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville, Oklahoma under the direction of Collinsville Funeral Home.

VIRGIL N. RICE
May 6, 2002 – Virgil N. Rice, 74, longtime resident of Fairfax, Oklahoma, and the “Big Bend” area of the Arkansas River, interment will be in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Mr. Rice was born May 8, 1927 in the Big Bend community west of Ralston, Oklahoma, the son of Ernest Rice and Daisy (Rainey) Rice. He received his early education at the Belford School in the Big Bend, later attending and graduating from Burbank (Oklahoma) High School in 1946. He was died April 29, 2002, at Siloam Springs (Arkansas) Memorial Hospital. Mr. Starr was born September 29, 1913 in Jasper, Arkansas, the son of Sidney Issac Starr and Clara Rinda Henderson Starr. He was a dairy farmer and Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and Lowery Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include; two sons, Paul Franklin Starr of Twin Oaks and John Lloyd Starr, Jr. of Claremore, Oklahoma; three daughters, Susan Ann Starr Cartwright of Skiatook, Oklahoma, Rinda Sue Star Alsip of Chandler, Oklahoma and Elizabeth Lynn Starr Johnson of Twin Oaks; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Irena Barnell Starr in 1985. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, at Wasson Memorial Chapel in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2002, at Lowery Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Douglas Carey officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m., in the Ethel Reese Cemetery in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

JAY F. LESSERT
May 3, 2002 - Jay F. Lessert, 79, life long resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma, married Geraldine “Jerry” Hogan on June 16, 1945 in Ponca City. She preceded him in death on March 15, 1993. Jay, who spent most of his life farming and ranching, managed several Sears Catalogue Stores in New Mexico and Texas and worked for Paris Furniture Store in Ponca City. He also worked for Conoco Oil Company in the Printing and Distribution Department, retiring in 1983. He enjoyed playing golf, was a member of the First Baptist Church, and the Wentz Golf Association. He and his wife enjoyed dining with family and friends, traveling and spending many hours on the golf course. He was an avid storyteller of Ponca City’s and Osage County’s history and people. He was very proud of his Native American heritage and enjoyed collecting items of interest. He is survived by: two sons, Chuck Lessert of Ponca City and Robert Lessert of Katy, Texas; one daughter, Connie Moriarty of Ponca City; 8 great grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild. He has one granddaughter, Debbie Moriarty. His six grandsons; Jay Lessert, Keith Lessert, Tim Lessert, Eric Lessert, Scott Taylor and Matt Moriarty, served as casket bearers. In addition to his wife, Jay was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Judy Guinn and Patsy Lessert, and one brother, Ray Lessert, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to, Ponca City Kids Incorporated, C/O Brad Cassity, 11 Oak Dale Road, Ponca City, OK 74604.

ESTHER LOREE PORTER
April 30, 2002 – Esther Loree Porter, 67, married Joseph Abbott, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1953. She then passed away in 1997. Frances was a member of the Osage Women’s Cattle Association and was an American War Mother. She was very involved in Oklahoma politics, favoring the Democratic Party. She always looked forward to the Ilonshka Dances and wanted to make everyone feel welcome at her camp. Frances was a member of the Friends Church where she was a devoted lifetime member. She loved to travel worldwide and had traveled to such places as Hawaii, Europe and Australia. She was the last surviving child of John and Sarah Oberly’s six children. Survivors include: A son, Joseph B. (Sonny) Abbott, Jr. and wife, Ann of Tulsa; a granddaughter, Sutton Rae Abbott of Tulsa; step-sons, Homer Holding and Dave Holding both of Hominy; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands and five brothers and sisters. Services will be held Wednesday, May 1, at 9:00 a.m., at the family residence and at 10:00 a.m., at the Friends Church with Harry Red Eagle, Jr. and Reverend David Nagle officiating. Pallbearers are Walter Hopper, Jr., Fidelis Davis, Frank Oberly, Scott Lohah, Andrew Gray, Jimmy Jones, Harrison Shackelford and Silas Satepauhoodle. Mark Hopper will be an honorary pallbearer. married to Eula Lucinda Cook in Arkansas on December 23, 1952. He continued to operate his own business for over thirty years, retiring in the early 1980's. Shortly after his retirement from his well servicing company, Jay and Eula moved to Stroud, Oklahoma, when he accepted employment with the Sooner Spuds Potato Company. He worked there for nearly ten years before returning to Cleveland. After moving back, Jay worked at the glass plant as a hobby making guitars, mirrors and other trinkets. Eula preceded him in death on August 16, 1989. Jay was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland. He loved to travel and just piddle in his garage. Jay died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at Henryetta. Minnie was born August 28, 1912 in Van Buren, Arkansas to William Thomas Winn and Lillie Augusta Clevenger Winn. January 7, 1930, she Interment was at Salt Creek Cemetery at the Wilson Community under direction of Shurden Funeral Home, Henryetta.

ROSWITHA “ROSI” HARRISON
April 30, 2002 – Roswitha Harrison, 38, married Thomas D. Harrison. The couple moved to Pawnee from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in April, 1991. “Rosi”, who was affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church of Wetzlar, was a loving wife and mother. She loved music, dancing, old movies and was creative with arts and crafts. She liked to recite lines from old moves. Survivors include: Her husband, Tom, of the home in Pawnee; two sons, Joshua Harrison and Steven Harrison, both of Pawnee; her mother, Renata Seibert; two brothers, Andreas Seibert and Thomas Seibert and one sister, Petra Seibert, all of Wetzlar, German. She was also much loved by her husband’s family and “Aunt Rosie” will be very missed by several nieces and nephews. Rosi was preceded in death by her father.

ALAN HOUSTON BARKER
April 23, 2002 – Funeral services for Alan Houston Barker, 50, who interment will follow at the Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, under the direction of Sien-Shelton Funeral Home. Houston was born April 30, 1951 to Alan M. Barker and Lillie M. (McCann) Barker in Corpus Christi, Texas and was reared and educated in Taft, Texas, graduating from high school in 1969. He attended mortuary college in Houston, Texas and on July 9, 1971, in Eagleside, Texas, he married Carol Coon. In 1979 they moved to Pawhuska, Oklahoma where they made their home until the summer of 2000 when they moved to Skiatook. Alan was employed with Dowell in 1979 and, when they sold to Schlumberger, he continued his employment as an offshore supervisor until his death. Survivors include his wife, Carol of the home; a daughter, Erin Waddle of Skiatook; grandchild, Tate Waddle of Skiatook; one sister, Mary Lynn Bode of Houston, Texas and a host of other relatives and friends. Casket escorts for the service will be Jimmy Hisey, Tommy Dyer, Grant Bode, Lyndell Webb, John Bode, Glenn Hamil, Joe K. Eschbach and Ray Gabrish. Music for the service will be “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Wind Beneath My Wings”, sung by Mike McCartney. Services are under the direction of Sien-Shelton Funeral Home.