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Retha Wellmon Morris Chastain age 88 died January 6, 2005 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Mrs. Chastain was a former resident of Bethany, Oklahoma, and she was a missionary in Nicaragua, El Salvador and Uruguay and also a pastor`s wife in Hawaii and Guam. Mrs. Chastain is preceded in death by a husband Robert C. Wellmon, a daughter Dolores Wood and a husband Robert Morris. She is survived by her husband Joseph Chastain; a daughter, Judy Chesnut de Ruiz; four grandchildren, Barry Wood, Bryan Wood, Timothy Chesnut, and Melody Chesnut; and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 14, 2005 at the Mercer-Adams Chapel, 3925 North Asbury, Bethany, Oklahoma with interment in the Bethany Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Southern Nazarene University or Mount Vernon Nazarene University to the Robert and Retha Wellmon Spanish Scholarships.
Dessa W. O`Hair
Dessa W. (Herndon) O`Hair, age 85, of Bethany, Oklahoma, died Friday, January 7, 2005, at her residence in Bethany, Oklahoma. . She was the daughter of the late William Herndon and the late Emily (Houts) Herndon. She is also survived by her husband Glen O`Hair; Three Sons, Delwin O`Hair Harold O`Hair Garold O`Hair Five grandchildren Seven great-grandchildren Arrangements are being handled by Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, Oklahoma. Funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Ray Grantham at Western Oaks Church of the Nazarene at 10:00 AM Monday, January 10, 2005 . Interment will be at Bethany Cemetery in Bethany, Oklahoma.
Willie Ada McCasland
Willie Ada (Shugart) McCasland, age 88, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, died Saturday, January 1, 2005, at Grace Living Center in Bethany, Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of the late John Shugart and the late Anne Hopper.
She is also survived by her
One Sister: Minnie Lee Ross;
Two Brothers: Robert Lee Shugart and John Shugart.
Arrangements are being handled by Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, Oklahoma. Graveside services and interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Sulphur Springs, Texas with Robert Shugart and John D. Shugart officiating.
Margaret Lee Higgins
Margaret Lee Miller Higgins was born March 16, 1926 in Roff, OK and went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 13, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, E. Roland Higgins. Margaret was supported by three loving children: Russ Higgins, Kathy Lunn and husband, John, and Judy Higgins. She was adored as `Mema` by her 6 grandchildren: Allison, Hillary and Stefanie Higgins and Josh, Michael and Patrick Lunn. Most recently, she enjoyed the blessing of being a great-grandmother to James Higgins. A memorial service to honor Margaret`s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004 in the Chapel in the Round at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene.
Dickey McCollister Lovelady
Dickey McCollister Lovelady was born Dec. 17, 1920 to John and Elsa Lovelady in Shawnee, OK. He graduated from Shawnee High School and entered the U. S. Air Force in 1944, serving in England, France and Germany as a glider pilot. He was also a commercial pilot and flight instructor. He then returned to Shawnee and worked for Hornbeck Theatres and met and married his wife Carolyn. They moved to the Bethany area in 1956 and lived there for 48 yrs. Dick`s work journey included Aero Commander, Wm. E. Davis Food Distributors and Putnam City School System. His years as audio visual director at Putnam City High were some of his happiest! He loved the teachers & students with whom he worked. Dick and Carolyn were members of Putnam City Baptist Church approximately 20 yrs, and have been active members of Council Road Baptist Church for over 27 years. Dick`s greatest achievement was his commitment to Jesus Christ.
He cherished his family which includes Carolyn of the home in Bethany; son, Rob Roy & his daughters Madelyne and Jennifer and fiancé Amber Geissler & her daughter Kailee; daughter, Laura Swarny, Buena Vista, CO; & her husband Mark and their sons Joshua & Marshal; daughter, Robin Rose, Okla. City & husband John and their daughter Riley Renee . Survivors also include sister-in-law, Beth Shirley of Bethany; nephew, Terry Allen, New York; and many cousins & friends. Dick`s parents, his sister Dorothy, and nephew Randall Allen preceded him in death.
We believe that Dick would want you to especially remember those less fortunate as we enter this season of Thanksgiving. Many organizations are participating in providing food. We recommend the Council Road Baptist Church Food Pantry.
Visitation will be at Mercer-Adams in Bethany. A celebration service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 2:00 p.m. in the Worship Center at Council Road Baptist Church. A graveside service will take place on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Cemetery.
Timothy John Kalman
Timothy John Kalman, age 41, went to His Heavenly Father on November 15, 2004. Tim was born May 20, 1963 to Mickey and Beverly Kalman in Stockton, California. Tim was married to Stella Thomas on December 23, 1982. In addition to being an incredible husband, Tim was a great daddy to Savannah, 20 and Alexander, 17, all of the home. Tim is also survived by his brother`s family: Steven, Lisa, Andrew, Blake and Erika; his sister`s family: Kristi, Daniel, Nathan and Aaron; and many extended family members. Tim proudly served as a Military Police in the U.S. Army for 6 years. Tim graduated with a BA in Criminal Justice from CSU in 1989. Tim worked for over 15 years as a Social Worker at the PEM Shelter where he was an ardent defender of the defenseless. Tim also was a faithful servant at the Lake Overholser Church of the Nazarene where he attended with his family.
Vernon A. Snowbarger
Snowbarger, Dr.Vernon Andrew, 89, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 4, 2004. He was born to Samuel Snowbarger and Katie Yust Snowbarger on May 15, 1915 in Sylvia, Kansas. Vernon and Lois Roeber were married on June 2, 1938 until her death on February 3, 2003. He earned a B.A. in math from Bethany Peniel College in 1936, M.A. in History from the University of Oklahoma in 1942, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Southern California in 1954. Vernon dedicated his life to Christian higher education, spending his 44-year career at Southern Nazarene University teaching, as well as filling the positions of Dean of Students and Registrar. He was a strong supporter of Southern Nazarene University men`s and women`s basketball teams. Vernon was a long-time member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene where he served in the past as a board member, president of his Sunday School class, as well as other capacities. He is survived by his sons, Howard & wife, Barbara, Bethany, OK, Thaine & wife Linda, Portland, OR, Steve & wife Cathy, Oklahoma City, OK; 5 grandchildren, Sam Snowbarger, Eli Snowbarger, Mika Leahy, Heather Wickersham, Sarah Snowbarger; great grandson Zachary Snowbarger; and brother, Clarence Snowbarger, Hutchison, KS. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Vernon and Lois Snowbarger Scholarship Fund at Southern Nazarene University, Endowment Development, 6729 N.W. 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK. 73008. Family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Sunday, Nov. 7 from 5-9pm. Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, Nov. 8, at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, with interment at Bethany Cemetery.
Jaunita Lucille Southworth
Jaunita Lucille Usrey was born December 5th, 1923, in Clarita, Oklahoma, to Timothy Usrey & Bertha (Carter) Usrey. On December 22nd , 1939, she married C.W. Southworth in Madill, Oklahoma. To this union, were born four sons and one daughter, James of Yukon, Oklahoma, Don of Spring, Texas, Bill of Pollick Pines, California, Ray of Yukon, Oklahoma, & Lou Wana Yount of Piedmont, Oklahoma. Grandchildren Becky Southworth of Fort Worth, TX, Rachel Hood of Edmond, OK, Michael Southworth of Littleton, Colorado, Melissa Andaya of Spring, TX, Brooks Southworth of Yukon, Oklahoma, Erin Yount of Waxahachie, TX, & Matt Yount of Enid, Oklahoma. Great-grandchildren Gunnar and Chandler Pierce & Baustyn Hood, and Gracie & Brette Southworth. She was proceeded in death by her husband, her parents, and a sister, Oleta Matlack, of Madill, Oklahoma. She leaves behind two sisters, Edith Journeycake of Lone Grove, Oklahoma, and Helen Roady of Moore, Oklahoma, and a host of family, friends and neighbors who mourn her passing. In the following days, months & years we will remember Mom`s unconditional love, her strong sense of family, her many acts of giving, her ready smile, her mischievous sense of humor and know help was just HER telephone number away in rain or shine, hot or cold, and in YOUR sickness or health. Now, it can be told, and I know Morn wouldn`t mind if I did, she practiced many unpaid vocations throughout her life. Mom was a care-giver, first and foremost. She dispensed Aspirin, Vicks Rub. Pepto-Bismol & other over-the-counter cures with a glass of water and a ton of love. I could always tell when Mom had been by my home to check on Brooks, her grandson, when he was not feeling well. I would see Children`s Bayer Aspirin &, when he got older, Anvil tablets in the corner of a baggy, and a Tupperware container in the sink with a trace of macaroni and cheese. She was a beautician/barber who came equipped with a set of razors, combs, and sizzors. If one requested (or if Mom thought one needed) a quick shampoo and set, to boot, she would do that, too. The only thing she wouldn`t provide to her patrons was the usual amount of community gossip. She owned and operated her own alteration/upholstery/seamstress business. If one wanted a curtain to fit a kitchen window, arm covers for a chair, a pair of pants shortened, a shirt size increased, or a dress for the ball, she was there. After trying to mend something with `Stitch Witchery`, the sewing `glue`, I would ask her if I could `barrow` her sewing machine. I think she and I both knew it was a lost cause when the presser foot on the machine veered off the fabric for the million-th time. That`s when she could take it no longer and would do the job for me. And she did laundry (ours), too. There were times when I would come home from work and there would be sacks of washed & folded laundry placed in white trash bags just inside the front door_ When I would call to thank her, her response would always be, `Oh, I enjoy doing that. 1 didn`t have anything to do, so I thought I would come over and get some clothes and wash them.` Her chauffeur business was not only city-wide, but included the surrounding metro area as well. She took Brooks to school & picked him up, off and on, from the time he was in kindergarten until the present. She drove to malls, doctors offices, hospitals & up and down the streets of Yukon looking for our stray dogs. And I can honestly say, she never reminded anyone she`d done so. Of course, we, her family, like others who love someone so much, are selfish and weren`t ready to share her with God when it came His turn, and He called her home. But, in retrospect, I think God needs Morn more than we do. Perhaps to mend an angel`s wing, wash & shine a halo or set a golden curl. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, Nov. 8, at Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment at Madil City Cemetery, Madil, OK at 3:00 P.M.
Vera Lorene Smith
Vera Lorene Smith went home to her Lord Jesus Christ on November 13 2004 after a long illness. Vera was born January 29, 1932 in Bethany, Oklahoma to Robert and Mearly Wright; in 1950 Vera married the love of her life, Carl L. Smith. Vera was a homemaker and reared 3 children; Robert & Jane Smith of AZ, Don & Beverly Smith of Yukon and Carla Elms of OKC.
She is survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at 1030 a.m. at Canadian Hills Church of the Nazarene 11744 West Reno. Interment will be at Bethany Cemetery.
Frankie Lucille Corn
Frankie Lucille `Corn`, fell asleep in Christ Sunday morning October 31, 2004 at the age of 97. She was born September 5, 1907 in Estelline, Texas to parents Hugh William Hart and Sue Pearl Gee. She was a long time member of the Methodist Church. She married Robert William Mann on July 9, 1926 in Hall County, Texas. They moved to Yukon, Oklahoma in 1930 and had two children William Patrick Mann and Martha Sue Mann. The family moved to Bethany, Oklahoma in 1952. Frankie worked for the J & M cleaners owned by her brothers in law Elmer Mann and Jay Jacobs. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert William Mann in 1962 and son William Patrick Mann in 2001. She moved to the Superbia Retirement Village in Oklahoma City where she became the manager of the cafeteria. She was a devoted employee and developed many friends. She was always there to help anyone in need. She was a good listener and gave people her attention and encouragement rather than advice. Frankie was an avid sports fanatic. There was no sport she didn`t enjoy listening to or watching. ln 1982 she married William Judson Corn. His children referred to him as Pop so Frankie was sometimes known as the wife of PopCorn. Mr. Corn died in 1997. After becoming ill in April this year Frankie resided at the Lackey Manor Nursing Home in the Baptist Retirement Village. She is survived by her daughter Martha and her husband Dennis Sneed of the Baptist Retirement Village. Frankie is also survived by her granddaughter Deborah Helms, her husband Blake of Oklahoma City and their children Courtney and Austin. Grand daughter Susan Mann and her son Josh. Grandson Mark Mann and wife Sarah of New York City. Grand daughter Sherri Bradford, grandson Kenneth Ridings and their children. Daughter in law Emmalee Mann. Frankie is survived by Mr. Corn`s children and several grandchildren. She is survived by her sisters in law Lavinia Hall, husband Bill, Nalora Jacobs and husband Jay. She is survived by many special friends to numerous to mention. The family really appreciates the kindness and personal attention she received by the staff of the Lackey Manor Nursing home and Deaconess Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Superbia Retirement Village or charity of choice. Services 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel.
Vivian Moore
Vivian Fisher Moore, October 11, 1911 - October 30, 2004. She was born in Utica, Oklahoma. Vivian received her Bachelor`s Degree and at age 49, a Master`s Degree at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas without a high school diploma. She taught high school business classes in the San Antonio, Texas School District, retiring after 18 years. After retirement, Vivian made her home in Bethany, Oklahoma, until moving in with her son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Genelle Acord, of Warr Acres, Oklahoma, in 1999. Vivian is survived by her beloved: son, Bob Acord and his wife, Genelle; granddaughter, Linda Brown and her husband, Dan; great-granddaughter, Dana Cammack, her husband, Mike, and their boys, Garrett, Colton, and Dillon; great-grandson, Chad, his wife, Courtney, and their daughter and son, Chasney and Courd; sister, Belle Peak; numerous nieces, and one surviving nephew. She taught the value of belief in Christ, Christian living, and a strong work ethic. We bless the memory of sweet Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt. We look forward to our reward and reunion with her. Services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 2, 2004 at Williams Memorial Church of the Nazarene with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Francis Carl Collins
Francis `Carl` Collins was born May 20, 1919 in Custer County, Oklahoma, one of five children born to Oscar and Effie Collins. He went to be with his Lord on October 30, 2004. Carl married Lola Cox on December 21, 1941. They were married 60+ years before her death in 2002. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, by his parents, one sister, Jean Collins, and two brothers, Richard and Elgin Collins.
He is survived by three children, daughter Beverly Bohannon and husband Ray) and two sons, Wayne Collins and Rick Collins; six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; one sister Wilma Parr and husband Max; sister-in-law Glorious Bird and husband Dan, and many other loved extended family members.
Carl was a long-time member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene. He resided at the Norman Veteran Affairs Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Dad you will always be loved and missed.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mercer-Adams Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery at 63rd and Rockwell.
Francis Amand Wolfe
Francis A. Wolfe, 88, was called home by Jesus on Mon., Oct. 25, 2004. He was born to Frank and Daisy (Fields) Wolfe in Carlisle, AR on July 2, 1916. He was an electronic technician at Tinker AFB, retiring in 1975, and also retired from the Okla. National Guard in 1976 after 30 yrs. of service. He was married to Verna I. Darnold on Jan. 10, 1948. Mr. Wolfe was a member of Kelham Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Verna; daughter, Martha Munday & husband Don, Bethany, OK; grandchildren: Matthew Gregory & wife Tammy, and Alesa Gregory; and two great-grandchildren, Angelea & Zion Gregory. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Kelham Baptist Church, with interment at Rose Hill Burial Park.
Ethel Mary Hopkins
Mom left on a trip August 21, 2004. She had to go alone...but she will be alright. Dad will meet her. She went to see her husband. She had not seen him since November 5, 1988. Ethel Mary Vorhis was born in Meeker, Oklahoma on May 7, 1916. The 3rd of 6 daughters, she was born to Willie Criss and Dortha May (Bollman) Vorhis. The family moved Southwest of Chandler when she was 5 years old. They moved on a farm next to Fred & Mary Hopkins. She later married her childhood sweetheart, Jess Hopkins, one of Fred & Mary`s 6 boys. Ethel attended the Star Valley School and graduated from Chandler High School. Ethel and Jess moved to Oklahoma City after they were married. Ethel loved flowers and always had flowers growing around the house. She entered flowers in the Oklahoma State Fair for 40 years. She received hundreds of ribbons for her flowers. She loved making bouquets for people. Ethel & Jess started attending Putnam City Methodist Church in 1943. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years, a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class, and very active in the church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jess Winson Hopkins; and a great-grand baby, Randall Garrett Shaffer, her 5 sisters & their husbands, Edith & Dwight Stanton, Alma & Ross Stewart, Phine & Jess Ramsey, Violet Bouska, and Leona May & Vernon Dillon. She is survived by daughters Janey Clark, Mary Amen & husband Richard; son, John Hopkins & wife Sharon; granddaughters Lacy Amen, Dixie Shaffer & husband Randy, Jesica Cannon & husband Mark, Julie Stone & husband Craig; great-granddaughters Bailey Shaffer & Keela Stone; sisters-in-law Ethel Townsley and Louise Maness.
Memorials may be made to the Youth Designated Fund at Putnam City United Methodist Church. Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at Putnam City United Methodist Church, 5819 N.W. 41st, with burial at 1:00 p.m. at Star Valley Cemetery, Chandler, Oklahoma.
Imogene Dawson
Imogene Dawson, 89, of Oklahoma City, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007, knowing that her heavenly Father was there. She was born at Kingston, Oklahoma, November 27, 1917 and moved to Bethany with her family in 1932. Graduating from Bethany High School, she attended Bethany Peniel College, now SNU. She had a natural ear for music and loved playing the piano for gospel quartets. In addition to musical talent, she thought in poetry form and copyrighted five of her books including INDIAN: Food For The Body Food For The Soul and Indian Leaves, Lovers and Loneliness. She also wrote American Indian Food. These publications included her poetry, music she had written or interpreted into different tribal languages, old recipes sent by friends of many tribes, and artwork by American Indian artists. She published an English to Choctaw Dictionary and the Choctaw Hymn Book, later donated to twenty-three churches, including her own Mary Lee Clark, UMC. A member of the Choctaw tribe and former chaplain to the Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women, her spiritual ways, gentle soul, wisdom, and goodness will be missed. Time for the nurturing of these talents and abilities was made possible by thirty years of property investments and keen business acumen. Her last years were made most enjoyable by the friends and the staff at Jefferson`s Garden Assisted Living Center in Edmond. Imogene is survived by Janet Theus, her beloved daughter; cherished grandchildren Scott Z Rodgers of Oklahoma City, Dana K Theus and husband, Richard Paddock of Arlington, Virginia; great-grandchildren Jeffrey Alton Paddock and Benjamin Theus Paddock; and her finest friends, Harold and Dolores Theus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reasor Moore Dawson & Frances (Lauchner) Dawson of Bethany; brothers, Earl Dean Dawson of Albuquerque, New Mexico and RM Dawson of Bethany; and sister, Babe Robinson of Oklahoma City. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2007 at the Mercer-Adams Chapel, Bethany, followed by interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery on Northwest Expressway.
Georgia Jo Wise
Georgia `Jo` Wise, 79, died September 3, 2007. She was born April 3, 1928 in Midland, Texas to Merton and Martha (Capitola) Baker. She traveled the world as a procurement clerk for the Federal Aviation Administration. She was known for her giving heart. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Ruth Baker Fletcher and Mildred Baker Goodman; and brother Wayne Baker. She is survived by her husband, Robert `Bob` Wise, Bethany; daughter Patricia Gale Edwards; daughter-in-law Ruby Wise and son James; 2 grandchildren Cassandra Evans and Dawn Michelle Wise; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday, September 6, 2:00 p.m. at Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment in Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum.
Elva Carolyn Lamb
Elva Carolyn Lamb, 74, passed away September 4, 2007. She was born November 5, 1932 in Mayfield, Kentucky to Ulysses and Verbal (Bishop) Carter. She was a member of Council Rd. Baptist Church and worked as a technical publications editor for Western Electric and Lucent. Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her husband Donald; daughter Carol Abigt and husband Randy; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 niece, and 3 great-nephews. Services will be Saturday, September 8, 2:00 p.m. at Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment in Chapel Hill.
