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Billy Franklin Wagoner, 72
Mr. Billy Franklin Wagoner, age 72, of Cartwright, Okla., passed from this earth on Feb. 11, 2009, after a brief illness. Mr. Wagoner was born on March 26, 1936, to Clarence F. and Georgia I. Covey Wagoner in Sherman, Texas. He married Minnie Marie Fogarty on June 1, 1956, in Sherman, Texas.
Bill was a beloved member of his family, church and community. He will always be in our hearts and remembered as a great husband, great dad, great uncle and a wonderful neighbor and friend.
Bill was retired but never stopped working. His greatest joy came from his family and friends and helping people.
Our greatest comfort is knowing that he was a man of great faith and that he has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie, of the home, daughter, Mary Padgett and husband Lloyd of Checotah, Okla.; granddaughter, Candy Riggs and husband Robert of Eufaula, Okla.; grandson, Randy Padgett and wife Tiffany of Checotah, Okla.; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Brendan, Hannah and Heidi. Surviving are brothers, Harold and wife Sandra and Floyd of Sherman, Texas and sisters, Sybil Lay, Edgewood, Texas, and Betty Barber and husband Stan of Pottsboro, Texas. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family, the Fogartys‚ and good friend Suzanne Knox.
Services for Mr. Wagoner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the Platter Baptist Church, with Pastor John Heath officiating. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memory Cemetery in Colbert, Okla.
Pallbearers serving are J.D. Fogarty, Allen Fogarty, Justin Fogarty, Jared Fogarty, Ronnie Morris and Greg Gales.
Family visitation is planned for Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at American Funeral Services in Colbert from 6-8 p.m.
All arrangements are under the direction of American Funeral Services, 107 N. Burney St. Colbert, Okla.
James R McMullen
(May 26, 1921 - January 5, 2012)
James R. McMullen, age 90, of Durant, Ok, passed away at Medical Center of Durant, Ok on Friday, January 5, 2012. He was born on June 26, 1921, at Middletown, Indiana to John and Mary McMullen. He was a retired Sr. Staff Sgt from the United States Air Force. He spent his last years as a residence of Reunion Plaza Assisted Living Center in Durant, Ok.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda Burns, one granddaughter, two step-daughters, two step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn and his parents.
A memorial service will be held Monday, January 9, 2012 2 p.m. at Reunion Plaza Assisted Living Center. Officiating will be Bill Page.
Arrangements are under the direction of American Funeral Service, Colbert, Ok.
Mary Joan Underwood
(March 13, 1930 - January 20, 2012)
Mary Joan Underwood, age 81, Achille, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas. Mrs. Underwood was born to M.D, Sissney and Bessie Stowers Sissney on March 13, 1930 in Grayson County, Texas. She married Albert Beryl Underwood on December 21, 1946 in Cook County Texas. Mrs Underwood was a homemaker and assisted her husband on their ranch near Achille, Oklahoma. She enjoyed sewing, working, cooking and keeping her grandchildren. She loved serving others and was a faithful member of Coleman Ave Church of Christ in Colbert for many years. In her spare time, she loved to fish. She is survived by her husband, Beryl, four children, Pat Underwood & spouse Rita, Spearman, Texas, Mike Underwood, Tacoma WA, Patsy Parton & husband Ken, Mission, Texas and Jo Ellen Davis of Achille, Oklahoma. She has three sisters, Dena Underwood, Nelma Underwood and Marlene Fields, all of Whitesboro, Texas, and one brother, Phelon Sissney of Lockney, Texas. There are 9 grandchildren, Billy Pat, Michael Ray, Michelle, Courtney, Tammy, Tish, Dawn, Donna and Patrick. There’s 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, M.D. Sissney and Bessie Sissney and one brother, H. B. Sissney. All arrangements are under the direction of American Funeral Services of Colbert. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at the Coleman Avenue Church of Christ in Colbert, with Quinton Gage officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Cemetery in Achille, Oklahoma. Pallbearers serving will be Justin Barnett, Patrick Davis, Courtney Sykes, Billy Pat Underwood, Don Underwood and Les Underwood. Honorary bearers are Frank Wingfield, Steve Wingfield, Benny Taylor, Teman Bowles and David McDonald. A visitation time is set for Sunday evening, January 22nd, 2012, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the American Funeral Home, 107 N. Burney St. Colbert, Oklahoma
Sean Eric Nipper
(November 27, 1972 - February 26, 2012)
A Memorial Service is scheduled for Sean Eric Nipper, age 39, of Pottsboro, Texas. Nipper, a resident of Pottsboro, Texas, he was born to John Nipper and Starla T. Shockley Nipper on November 27, 1972 and passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012. The service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Georgetown Baptist Church in Pottsboro, Texas, with Pastor Bobby Hancock officiating. He is survived by his Mother, Starlla T. Shockley Nipper,special friend, Deborah Tabor,and children, Ch'e Lane Nipper, Xane Nipper and Heidi Nipper. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Allen Wilkinson, Missouri, Tim Wilkinson, Missouri, Sheila Godbey,Southmayd, TX, Sonya Rosenthal, Missouri and Elane Crenshaw, Southmayd, TX and many neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Nipper, brother, Chip Nipper and sister, Starla Buckheister. He was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church and had been an employee of Red River Nissan Auto and worked in sales. Mr. Nipper was a high school graduate and a special passtime was fishing.
Alfred Lee Bilyeu, 71
Alfred Lee Bilyeu (AL Bilyeu) passed away peacefully in sleep on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at the age of 71. AL Bilyeu, a 25 year resident of Durant, Okla., was born on Nov. 22, 1937, in San Bernardino, Calif. After graduating from high school, AL married Lyndale Hambridge in 1957, and in the same year started his first business called “AL’s Upholstery.” AL and Lyn had four children: Allen Lee, Sherry Lynn, Carey Mark, and David Scott. In 1971, he moved his upholstery business to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and then in 1984 relocated to Durant where he opened Durant Import Sales. Over the next 25 years, AL grew Durant Import Sales from a small weekend auction house to a 12,000 square foot wholesale business. With the help of his long-time friend and Warehouse Manager Norm Akers, and other dedicated employees, Durant Import Sales continues to meet the needs of thousands of business owners all over the region and surrounding states. In 2002, AL sold Durant Import Sales to his daughter Sherry Lynn Cecil, and retired. Although he loved playing bridge and enjoyed a great cribbage tournament, his all-time favorite recreational activity was playing penny slot machines at the surrounding arcades and casinos, where he had many friends and acquaintances.
AL is survived by three children: Sherry Lynn Cecil, Carey Mark Bilyeu, and David Scott Bilyeu; seven grandchildren: Charles O. Cecil, David L. Bilyeu, Scott A. Bilyeu, Ashley I. Cecil, Michael A. Bilyeu, Kimberley S. Bush (formerly Cecil), and Christina Bilyeu; six great-grandchildren: Angel N. Brames, Tayla J. Bilyeu, Payton J. Bilyeu, Hayden L. Bush, Jordan Sheree Cecil, and Makyna D. Bilyeu; his niece Lyn Lynch, and daughter-in-law Wanda Bilyeu. AL was predeceased in death by his son Allen Lee Bilyeu, father Luther Bilyeu, mother Ella Bilyeu, brother Leon Bilyeu, and sister Evelyn Toy.
Over the years, AL became a friend to those in need. There are many people in the Durant area that benefited from AL’s charity and generosity, especially when they ran into hard times. AL helped people not only financially, but with expert business advise, financial advise, and in dealing with personal issues. If AL was a friend to you, please join friends and family as we celebrate his life at his memorial service on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, 2 p.m., at Brown’s Funeral Home, Durant, Okla. Pastor Darel Bunch, Calvary Baptist Church, will preside.
As a friend to those in need, AL would prefer that friends and family make a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, 800-272-3900, in lieu of flowers or other gifts. Making a donation in memory of AL can be a valuable and positive way to celebrate his life and legacy, while providing hope for future generations.
Brown’s Funeral Service, Durant and Texoma Cremation Service are handling the arrangements.
Jim Lambert, 62
A service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Coffey-Murray Chapel for Jim Lambert, 62, Durant, who died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at his residence.
Family hour is from 7-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Durant, under the direction of Coffey-Murray Funeral Home.
Linda Simmons, 49
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Linda Simmons, 49, of Durant who passed away Wednesday, will be held on Monday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel. Jeremy Parham will officiate.
Linda was born March 1, 1959, in Contra Costa County, California to Dewey and Eulean Keenom Commander. She married Mark Simmons on March 31, 1997, in Las Vegas, Nev., and they moved to Durant in 1999. She worked as a Food Service Supervisor at several nursing homes in Durant. She enjoyed cooking, reading and spending time with her family and friends. Her greatest joy in life, were her 3 grandchildren. Linda will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Linda was preceded in death by her brother Jack Hays.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving and devoted husband Mark Simmons of the home; children, Amy Fields of Pensacola, Fla., Kimberly O’Briant and husband Anthony of Durant, Diana Hernandez of Antioch, Calif., Ralph Edward Gerber III and wife Bianca of San Antonio, Texas, Christy Bulla and husband Dustin of Wilson, Okla., and Samuel Simmons of Wilson, Okla., mother Eulean Commander of Hot Springs, Ark.; brother Daniel Diggs of Hot Springs, Ark.; grandchildren, Derek Moore, Dylan Moore and Rachel Gerber; numerous other relatives and a host of dear and loved friends.
Brown’s Funeral Service, Durant and Texoma Cremation Service are handling the arrangements.
