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Florentine H. `Flo` Hall, of Bethany, Oklahoma went to be with her Lord on January 19, 2004 at the age of 85. She was born October 15, 1918 in Litchfield, Illinois. Her birth parents were Dewey & Edna Coss and her adoptive parents were Joseph T. `Joe` & Elmira Herrington, all preceded her in death. Also, a little sister Deweta Coss died at the age of three years old. Both families lived in St. Joseph, Missouri. Flo dearly loved the family she grew up with, both her parents, aunts, uncles and cousins. She had a couple of cousins Raymond and Jim Martin who were like brothers to her. She also had a special place in her heart for cousin Vincent Bib.
Flo is survived by her husband Leonard Hall, of the home, and two sons Billy D. & wife Ruth, Leawood, Kanasa and Larry J. & wife Linda, Clovis, Nwe Mexico. She was blessed by having six grandchildren & five great grandchildren, which she was very proud of. Flo loved her family with all her heart and she had a place in her heart for each of them. She will be missed greatly be all.
Flo`s school years were spent in St. Joseph, Missouri. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1937. She immediately entered nurses training in Missouri. A few months later she transferred to Weeden Hospital in Duncan, Oklahoma. Purpose for moving to Duncan was so she could live close by a cousin Frances Martin she thought so much of. While there in Duncan, she met Leonard and after a short romance they married in 1938 and had a long successful and happy marriage of 65 years. Flo became a Christian at an early age, and was a long time Methodist. She was active many years in the church teaching Sunday school and other activities. She loved the Lord and the church very much. She spent her life as a homemaker, raising her children and meeting the needs of the family and lots of activities such as school scouting as den mother. She was in the middle of all the various activities the children were in. Flo loved people and was especially drawn to older people. She would make phone calls to shut-ins to cheer them up, and many times would take food and other things they would be needing at the time. We feel sure that the Lord in heaven welcomed her home & gave her a new life with eternal peace, love and happiness, just as he promised, if we believed in him, loved him & carried out his commandments. Flo will be missed by all, but the love and memories of her will be in our hearts forever.
Memorials may be made to The Children`s Center, 6800 NW 39th, Bethany, OK, 73008. Services will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, January 22, 2004, at Mercer-Adams Chapel followed by interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Avis Eileen Rankin
Avis Eileen Rankin passed from this life to the next on January 11, 2004. Born August 30, 1922, in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, she was the only child of William. S. & Lillian (Bean) Becker. Avis grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Central High School in 1940. She married Arthur Jean Rankin in September, 1949, who preceded her in death in 1967.
She leaves behind her two children: Darcy Rankin of Perkins, Oklahoma, and Mike Rankin of Oklahoma City. Avis enjoyed a long career in the local banking business and developed many wonderful friendships through her work and involvement with local civic and business organizations. She loved ballroom dancing and traveling as well. Avis will be remembered by many for her friendliness and service; she will be missed by all those whom she touched.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Rolla Bryan Newlon
R. Bryan Newlon, age 67, was born on June 16, 1936 in Byars, Oklahoma. He passed away to be with his Lord on September 11, 2003 after a long illness. He attended Southwestern Bible College and is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University. He served as a linguist in the United States Air Force. Bryan worked as an oil acountant and was the church pianist and organist for 30 years. He was a beloved family member and a long time resident of Bethany, Oklahoma
Bryan is survived by his mother Stella P. Newlon of Bethany, his sisters June Penner of Bethany, and Mary Vazquez of Warr Acres, his brothers Paul W. Newlon of Bethany and David Newlon of Oklahoma City along with many well loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Nathan Newlon.
The family received guests on Sunday, September 15, 2003 at the Mercer-Adams Funeral Service. Funeral services will be held 2:00p.m., Monday, September 15, 2003 at Mercer-Adams Chapel in Bethany, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Bethany Cemetery.
Myrtle Margaret Greer
Myrtle M. Greer
Myrtle Greer, age 88, passed away on August 8, 2003, in Poteau, Oklahoma. She was born September 22, 1914 in Rushmore, Minnesota, to Victor and Minnie Thompson. She lived most of her life in Bethany, Oklahoma where she was a homemaker, active member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, and involved in support of Southern Nazarene University where her husband taught Mathematics. She belonged to the SNU Faculty Dames, Lily of the Valley Garden Club, and the Deaconess Hospital Auxiliary. After moving to live with her daughters during her last five years of life, she was a member of the Woodward Nazarene Church and then the Talihina Nazarene Church, also in Oklahoma.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Vincent and Jane Greer of LaJunta, Colorado; her son-in-law Ed Stanford, her daughter and son-in-law Marcia and Mike Matthews, and her daughter Melinda Greer, all of Talihina, Oklahoma; her grandchildren. Mike Greer, David Stanford, Debbie Vessels, Richard Stansbury, Kaye Matthews, and Joe Matthews; her great grandchildren: Sarah Greer; Ryne Stanford; and Erica, Melanie, and Doug Clark; her sister Esther Simpson and brothers Clayton and Howard Thompson.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband Earl V. Greer, her daughter Marilyn Stanford, her parents, and her brothers Jun Thompson.
Services will be held in the Mercer-Adams Chapel at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August, 11, 2003. Interment will follow at the Bethany Cemetery.
Dolores Idell Wood
Wood, Dolores Idell., age 65, passed away on Wednesday, Septtember 10, 2003. She was born to Robert and Retha Wellmon Moris Chastain in Warren, Ohio on Feb. 22, 1938. She grew up in Nicaragua as a `Missionary`s Kid`. Dolores held a Masters Degree and taught for over 32 years at Southern Nazarene University in the Foreign Language Department. She was the Department Chair for about 10 years. She met her husband, Robert, while attending Bethany Nazarene College. Her `vocation` was teaching–it was her life, not just a job. She was always improving her classes and always had time for students. She was well known over the U.S. in her field. She was a great advocate and facilitator for the Hispanic Christian community. She enjoyed traveling, and was a charter member of Lake Overholser Church of the Nazarene. She was known as `Tita` to all her grandchildren. She enjoyed crafts and made quilts for all her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Wood, in June, 2002. She is survived by her sons Barry Wood, OKC, and Bryan Wood & wife Rhonda, Danville, KY; her mother Retha Chastain & husband Joe, Bethany, OK, and sister Judy Chestnut Ruiz & husband Chico, of Nicaragua; 11 grandchildren: Amber, Chelsey, Natalie, Courtney, Kaitlin, Mackenzie, Corbyn, Alayna, Lawsyn, Braydyn, and Jaxxyn. Services were held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 13, 2003 at Lake Overholser Church of the Nazarene, with interment at Bethany Cemetery.
Nell Ola Droke
Nell Ola Droke passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2003 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born August 30, 1911, in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma to Andrew and Emma Holland. She married Martin S. Droke of Putnam, OK in 1932, and lived in Dewey County for 64 years before moving to Okla. City in 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents, two brothers, Silas Holland and W. A. Holland; three sisters, Everal Wyatt, Vera Thrush, and Virginia Holland; one grandson, Marty Droke and one son, Loren Keith Droke. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill Droke and Jenna, of Oklahoma City, and her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Joe Battles of Seminole, OK; one brother and sister-in-law, Rex and Dora Holland of Glencoe, OK, and one sister-in-law, Margaret Holland, Ft. Worth, Texas. She has three grandsons: Bryan Droke, Scottsdale, AZ, Mike Battles & wife Karen, Tyler, TX, Steve Battles & wife Mary Beth of Bastrop, TX. Her great grandchildren are: Eric Krumpf and Hanna Northcutt, Jacob Foster, Joshua Battles, Kyle Battles, and Shelby Battles; granddaughters: Jennifer Northcutt and husband Barry, Edmond, and Lissa Foster, Oklahoma City.
Nell enjoyed an active life in Oklahoma. Much of her time was spent serving in community service projects, being an active member with the OSU Extension Programs, and traveling within and out of the U. S. Nell was a member of the Roseland Church and attended the Christian Church her last three years in Putnam. She has attended Lakeside Church in Oklahoma City. Nell was named and honored by the Dewey County Historical Society as one of 5 pioneer women to the Dewey County Hall of Fame in October of 1999. The family would like to express their appreciation to the many friends and family members who have shown their love to mother by sending cards, making phone calls, and visiting her during her long illness. We would especially like to thank Fern Chrispin who has continued to write a weekly letter up until the time of mother’s death. We would also like to thank the Hospice Center of Edmond, OK for the care given to mother the last six months of her life. The love and comfort shown by the Hospice Center staff will never be forgotten. Linda Wise and her staff made mother’s last days some of the most precious to her and her family.
Margurite Jean Neuenschwander
Marge J. Neuenschwander, age 62, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away on September 18, 2003 at Integris Baptist Hospital in OKC, in the loving care of all the people of 7 West. She was born to Vernon & Sylvia Morris on February 19, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas. Marge worked as a payroll clerk, first for Leonhardt Lumber for more than 20 years and the last 15 years with the FAA. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and bragging about her kids and grandkids. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, who passed away at birth. She leaves behind daughter, Selynda Lambeth; son Butch Neuenschwander & wife Kama; grandchildren, Elina Tison and Lawson Neuenschwander. Services to celebrate her life were 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2003 at Mercer-Adams Funeral Chapel, Bethany, OK. I nterment followed at Yukon Cemetery.
Michael Nathan Wix
Michael Nathan Wix, age 31, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at NW 10th & Eagle Lane in Oklahoma City, Okla. Michael was employed by MG Novelty. He was the son of John Wix and Cheryl (Williams) Wix.
He is also survived by his wife Sherrie Belen Arocho Wix; one daughter, one step-daughter, Shauna Michelle Arocho; one son,, Michael Nathan Arocho; one brother; brother,John Wix.
Arrangements are being handled by Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, Okla.Funeral service will be at Mercer-Adams Chapel at 2:00 PM Monday, September 22, 2003 , John Votaw officiating.
Marjorie Marie Kennedy
M. Marie Kennedy died September 27, 2003, in Oklahoma City. She was born July 15, 1921, to Jacob and Winifred Wolfrum, in Littleton, Colorado. Graduating as valedictorian of her Denver, Colorado high school class, she went on th graduate Cum Laude from Pasadena Nazarene College with a B.A. in education. In 1947 she became a pastor's wife and spent her life teaching children and helping at church. Granddaughters Jenny and Amy Sabine spent many happy hours when they were little 'helping' Grandma at school, being read to, and going to the beach with 'Grandma Ree.' They truly were the delight of her life.
She is survived by her son, Pat Kennedy and his children, Daniel and Annie; daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Jeff Sabine, and their daughters, Jenny and Amy, brother; Reverend L.D. McNall and wife, Mary Lee; brother, Reverend Paul McNall and wife, Cora Lea; sister, Ruth Coleman; brother, John and wife, NOra, and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Reverend C.C. McNall, and her sister, Maxine Wolfrum.
Services will be held at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at 2:00 p.m.
Harold G. Tinsley
Harold G. Tinsley was born on January 5, 1951 in Okla. City. He passed away suddenly on Sept. 20, 2003. Harold attended Northwest Classen High School. He was currently working for Marrs Distributing as well as operating his Parking Lot Striping business. Harold also spent many years in the Wholesale Beer business. He was currently serving as President of the Reed Park Neighborhood Association and was an active member at Victory Christian Center.
He is survived by his wife Linda, sons Steven Ickman, Redmond, Washington and SSGT. Kevin & Renee Tinsley, San Celemente, California; grandchildren Alex Ickman, Stormy Spires, Tyler, Tanner & Trevor Tinsley.
He was loved and will be greatly missed by all of his family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victory Christian Center Building Fund. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at Victory Christian Center, NW 42`d & MacArthur followed by interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Ernest Benjamin Hardin
Ernest Benjamin Hardin, August 12, 1938 - September 20, 2003. Ben Hardin, born in Reno, Nevada, is predeceased by his parents, Ernest Theodore Hardin and Gwendolyn Naomi Ferriter Hardin and a son, Lew Eisenbaum. He leaves behind his wife, Alphia Nadine Turley Hardin; two sons, David Allen of San Antonio and Matthew Gabriel of Oklahoma City and their wives, Olivia and Melinda; one brother, Timothy Scott and his wife, Jane, of Oklahoma City; one sister, Melissa Lee Woods and husband, Mike, of Norman, and several grandchildren, cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews. A 1956 graduate of Cushing High School, Ben retired from Dayton Tire & Rubber in Oklahoma City after 30 years. His lifelong zest for and dedication to OU Sooners football were incomparable. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to `Rebuilding Together With Christmas in April` in Oklahoma City. Memorial services will be held at the Mercer-Adams Funeral Home, 3925 N. Asbury in Bethany, Oklahoma at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, Sept.ember 24, 2003.
Loretta Elizabeth Emerson
Emerson, Loretta `Nana` Martin, age 93, passed away Wednesday, Octtober 1, 2003. She was born on July 28, 1910 in Danville, Illinois. She was employed as a switchboard operator at Deaconess Hospital for many years, and was a long-time member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Merlin Martin & Paul Emerson; daughters, Judie Kimbrough and Sharon Martin; her brothers, William, Bradford, Gerald, & Earl; and sisters, Lola Kessler, Laila Jennings & Mable Tennery.
She is survived by one son-in-law, Charles Kimbrough; grandchildren, Denise Kimbrough and Shari Parish & husb. Jacky; and great-grandchildren, Patrick & Shelbi Parish; stepson, Danny Emerson and other family & friends. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2003 at Mercer-Adams Chapel, with interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Gerald Main
Reverend Gerald Lee Main, Retired Methodist Minister, died suddenly on Tuesday, October 7, 2003. Gerald was born January 9, 1929 in Cheyenne Valley, Oklahoma to Roy and Florence Main. He grew up in Western Oklahoma graduating from Woodward High School with the Class of 1948. On July 11, 1948 he and Glennda Jamison were joined together to become a family. Reverend Main spent many years faithfully ministering to his assigned appointments as well as to his family.
Gerald leaves behind to mourn his passing his wife Glennda, his two children Glenna Lee and her husband David Vaughn of Oklahoma City. Reverend Gary Main and his wife Chris of Grand Island Nebraska. He also leaves 9 grandchildren, Jenny McGuire and her husband Eric, Terry Cole, Steven Vaughn, Jolennda Poweska, Christopher Main, Kevin Cole, Christene Main, Tessa Main and Barrett Main. 3 great grand children, Dylan Roger Cole, Nicholas Marek and Nathan Marek. He also leaves behind his Mother, Florence Main of Vici OK. His younger brother, Donald Main and his wife Bonnie, also of Vici. He will be greatly missed by all of his many friends and other relatives.
He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Main and Son-in-law Roger Cole.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate his life at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October10, 2003 at Grace United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City.
`No farewell words were spoken. No time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it. And only God knows why.`
Bert Dow Hein
Bert Hein, age 86, passed away Monday, October 6, 2003. He was born to Rudolph and Jennie Mae (Mileham) Hein in Speyer, Saskachewan, Canada. He graduated from high school in Henry, South Dakota in 1935. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945, and married Melba Shoots on August 6, 1945 in Watertown, South Dakota. Bert worked for the John Deere Company as a machine operator & machinist until 1955. He also worked for Boeing Aircraft at Cape Canaveral (now Kennedy Space Center), and later transferred to North American (now Rockwell) on the Apollo Program. He then worked for the FIFE Corporation as a machinist, and retired at the age of 68 in 1985. He was a friend to everybody and graciously helped anyone who asked.
He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Bert, who died in a motorcycle accident in 1980, and his dear wife, Melba, in August of 1996. He is survived by many friends, neighbors, his bowling buddies, and his church family.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 10, at the Lutheran Church of the Savior, with interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bert`s name may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Savior, 6501 N.W. 23rd St., Bethany, Oklahoma.
Isabelle Austell
Mary Isabelle Austell, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2003, in Fort Worth Texas, just short of her 101st birthday. She was born in Coalgate Indian Territory, on November 5, 1902. She was married to Clifford Austell for 75 years, and lived in OKC for most of that time except for the last six years at which time they moved to Fort Worth, Texas at Fireside Lodge Retirement Complex. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, and was actively involved there for many years.
Her survivors are Daughter Bobbie Jean Mason, and husband Tom of Oklahoma City; Ruth Carol DeGroat and Husband John of Fort Worth TX; Son Michael Austell of Jacksonville, Florida; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, brother, two sisters, and great grandson.
Funeral Services will be held at Mercer-Adams Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on October 14, 2003. Reverend Kenneth McGee will be officiating with interment in Sunnylane Cemetery.
Clyde Isaac Vail
Clyde I. Vail left to be with our Lord on October 6th , 2003. He was born August 18th, 1914 at Overbrook, Kansas. He retired from Santa Fe Railroad after 35 years of service.
He is survived by his three children, son Gary Vail and his wife Alvera, daughter Jeanette Kay Bancroft and husband Larry of Three Rivers, Ca. and son Ron Vail Whitley and wife Nancy of Florissant, Mo. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The family wishes to express deep appreciation to our friends and to Heartland Hospice of Central Oklahoma for their loving kindness and support.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 10, 2003, at 10:OOa.m.at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery Chapel. 7801 N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma City.
