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Graveside services for Konawa native, Elmer Austin, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday in Ada.
Elmer Austin was born June 22, 1919 in Konawa to Sadie Maxwell Austin and Albert Austin, who preceded him in death.
He accepted Jesus as his personal savior many years ago and he has now been accepted into God’s glory. Elmer left us on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 due to poor health.
Elmer had one sister, Bessie Austin Tate; one brother, who died as a teen, Leroy Austin; and two other brothers, Jay and Leroy, who preceded him in death. His brother, Jimmie Austin, lives in Seminole.
Elmer leaves a wife of 67 years, Trilla Mae Thompson Austin, and a son, Billy Bob Austin of Arlington, Texas.
Also surviving him are two grandsons, Steven Robert Austin and Mark Allan Austin of Arlington, Texas and three great-grandchildren, Christopher Robert Austin, Nathaniel Joe Austin, children of Steven, and Cade Allan Austin child of Mark.
Elmer lived his young life in Konawa, where he played baseball and basketball. He was an all-state basketball player in school and after graduation he played minor baseball for the Wilson Packing Company of Oklahoma City.
He was a very good pitcher and was offered a contract to play with the Red Sox, which he signed. However, it was not the life that professional ball provides today, and he and his wife, Trilla, decided it was not for them.
Elmer married Trilla Mae Thompson Austin on Dec. 24, 1939. They lived in Oklahoma City, where they had a son, Billy Bob.
During this time World War II was going strong and Elmer joined the United States Army and was sent to Germany where he fought with General Patton’s brigade.
He was awarded the Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct medal, EMAE Theater Ribbon and two Bronze Service Stars.
After returning from the war he worked at Tinker Air Force Base in civil service as a welder and a supervisor.
He was a member of the Masonic Order and had also coached Little League baseball when Bob was younger.
Elmer retired from Tinker in 1969 and he and Trilla moved to Lake Texoma where they lived for 17 years.
He loved the lake and spent most of his time gardening. He and Trilla provided most of the neighbors with vegetables all summer long. They spent many hours canning green beans and tomato juice for friends and relatives.
Elmer and Trilla were very active in their church at Lake Texoma and Elmer was a deacon. They both did a lot to help in their church to further the Lord’s work.
Among other things, Elmer would cook stew and cornbread for the gatherings of the congregation, here in Oklahoma and in Arkansas.
In 1986 the couple moved to Bella Vista, Ark. where they became very active in their church work.
They had more friends than most people have in their lifetime. They all treated the couple as though they were a brother or sister.
Elmer played golf until his health no longer allowed him to do so.
In October of 2004, the couple moved to Arlington, Texas to be closer to their son Bob and daughter-in-law, Shirley, and their children and great-grandchildren.
They lived at Town Village in Arlington, which is an independent living apartment complex.
Their new church is First Baptist Church of Arlington and although Elmer could not always get around well enough to attend church with his family, he made sure he traveled with them when they first moved to Arlington.
They were very happy there until Elmer’s health became so poor that he left us.
Troy Mike Azlin
Funeral services for Seminole native Troy Mike Azlin are set for Dec. 4, 2006, at 10 a.m., at the Hillcrest Mortuary in Bakersfield, Calif.
Azlin died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Bakersfield, at the age of 65.
He was born in Seminole on May 4, 1941, to Luther and Lana Azlin.
Troy Azlin moved to California in 1959, got married, and began work for Ed Green at Gary Drilling in 1960.
He worked for the drilling company for 40 years, moving up to Senior Drilling and Bidding Superintendent in 1987.
Gary Drilling sold in 2000 to Ensign USA Drilling, and Azlin was employed there at the time of his death, for a total of 47 years of employment.
Azlin was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Bonnie Jane.
He is survived by his wife of the home, Donna Kaye; his son Mike Azlin; his daughter Janice Howard; and stepson Corey Bowen of Bakersfield, Calif. He is also survived by his brothers Jimmy Azlin, Kenny Azlin, and a sister, Shirley Bennett of Oklahoma; along with 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Jerry Babb
A memorial service for former Seminole County resident Jerry Don Babb was held today at 11:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with Lanny Jobe officiating.
Interment of the cremains followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home in Hennessey.
Babb, 62, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006 at Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born May 9, 1944 in Phoenix, Ariz. to W.A. and Frances Jones Babb.
On Aug. 2, 1965 he married Dee Dimple in Seminole and the couple moved to Hennessey in 1969.
He worked for Continental-Emsco and Guiberson before starting his own business, Triple B Pump and Supply, in 1981.
His father and older brother preceded him in death.
Surviving is his wife of the home; three sons, David Babb of Phoenix, Ariz., Bryce Babb of Crescent and Brad Babb of Guthrie; one daughter, Bridgette Morris of Hennessey; mother, Frances Babb of Davis; four sisters, Carolyn Williams and Virginia Weaver, both of Davis, Pat White of McLoud and Gayla Palmer of Seminole and five brothers, Dale Babb, Gary Babb and Marty Babb, all of Ada, James Babb of Seminole and Keith Babb of Springer.
The family suggests that memorial donations in his name may be made to the Hennessey Booster Club for underprivileged children in sports through the funeral home.
Lynn Babb
Funeral services for former Wewoka hairdresser Lennie Lee "Lynn" Babb, 89, were planned for this morning at First Baptist Church in Clinton.
Rev. Shane Hall officiated and burial was in Clinton Cemetery under the direction of Stanley-Lee Funeral Home.
Babb died early Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, in the Methodist Health Care Center.
She was born Sept. 17, 1916, in Holdenville to Steve and Amensia (Fisher) Cariker.
She was raised in Holdenville and married Otho Babb in 1930 in Holdenville.
The couple moved to Tulsa during the Depression and later returned to Holdenville, where Babb attended beauty college.
She then moved to Wewoka, where she owned and operated Lynn’s Beauty Salon for over 50 years.
She married Cecil Argo in 1952. He preceded her in death and she moved to Clinton in 1987 to be near her family.
She moved her beauty shop and worked until the mid 1990s when failing health forced her to retire.
Babb had been a resident of the Methodist Health Care Center for the past three months.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Wewoka for many years and transferred her membership to Clinton when she moved.
She was a member of the Oklahoma Cosmetology Association and served on the Thunderbird Hair Fashion Committee of Oklahoma for several years.
She was also a member of the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association.
Babb was preceded in death by five sisters, Donnie Linker, Lavernia Arthur, Leora Bishop, Estelle Hisaw and Nora Lancaster; one granddaughter, Juli Ronan; and a great-grandson, Mykol Babb.
Survivors include one daughter, Arleen Harris, Clinton; one son, Clifton Babb, Seminole; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Survivors also include one brother, Oran Cariker, Duncan; and a sister, Alene Conner, Bixby.
Zula Babb
Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident, Zula Babb, are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Kennedy officiating.
Interment is to follow at Konawa City Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.
Zula passed away on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 at the age of 84 in El Reno. She was born March 6, 1922 to Clyde and Flora (Short) Davidson in Sasakwa.
In 1937 Zula married William Zebdee Babb.
Zula owned and operated Peppermint Stick Café in Seminole for many years. She also worked at pat’s Café and was a waitress in Phoenix, Ariz.
Her parents; husband, William Zebdee Babb (Sept. 6, 1957); two sons, Ray and Tommy Babb and one daughter, Betty Jo Chambers, preceded her in death.
She is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Diane Babb of Wewoka, Billy and Cecilia Babb of Peoria, Ariz., Jimmy and Alberta Babb of Ark City, Kan., Ronnie Babb of Yukon and Ricky and Alice Babb of Yukon; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and John Martinez of Barnsdall; 28 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers for the services will be Derrick Babb, Jason Babb, Ronnie Babb, Shane Babb, William Babb and Shannon Babb.
Honorary bearers will be Scott Babb, Samuel Babb, Julie Babb, Monte Potter and Ricky Potter.
Harold Lafayette Badgett
Harold Lafayette Badgett, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif. after a long illness.
Hal was born in Etowah County, Ala. and was raised in Seminole County, Okla. where he lived for 20 years.
During World War II, Hal served in the United States Army as Chief of Detail, A Battery, 2B Field Artillery Battalion, 40th Division in the Southwest Pacific.
After the war, Hal attended Oklahoma University graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 1949. After graduation, he worked in radio advertising in Oklahoma City before moving to California in 1952.
Hal worked 35 1/2 years for the San Mateo Times as a National Advertising Manager and was a member of the San Francisco Advertising Club. He enjoyed golf, gardening, and traveling with his family.
Hal is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Betty; beloved children, Susan Michaels and her husband Lewis of Union City, Margaret Lynne (Stacie) Badgett of Nevada City and William H.C. Badgett of San Jose; devoted brothers, R.B. Badgett and his wife Lela of Seminole and Donald Badgett and his wife June of Del City.
At Hal’s request, no services will be held and interment will be private.
Donations may be made in his name to the VA Medical Center, Hospice Unit, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304.
Aline Bailey
Funeral services for former Seminole resident Aline Julie Bailey are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel, Seminole.
Rusty Dawson is to officiate with interment to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.
Bailey, 92, of Oklahoma City died Friday, March 3, 2006 at Manor Care in northwest Oklahoma City. She was born July 16, 1913 in Hughes County to Judge Garrison Aldridge and Lillie Mae (Emerson) Aldridge.
On Aug. 13, 1932 she married Loyal Wilson Bailey in Oklahoma. She moved from Drumright to Seminole 50 years ago and was a homemaker and member of Seminole Church of Christ.
Her parents, husband (Sept. 23, 1993), one son and 15 siblings preceded her in death.
Surviving is brother, Bill Aldridge of Alabama; one sister, Aftena of California; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
