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Harbison
DiuVerre M. Harbison, 92, died at her home in Charlotte, NC of natural causes on November 25th, 2009, while
making beef stew for her family. She was the wife of the late Robert B. Harbison, Esq.
Mrs. Harbison was born on January 7th, 1917 in Butte, Montana, to Virginia Coorough and Charles Beauvais.
She was the eldest of nine children. She grew up in Utah and attended the University of Utah. During World
War II, while working for the War Department, she met her husband-to-be, Captain Robert Harbison. After the
war, they were married and moved to Altus, Oklahoma, where she lived until 1985.
A memorial service and burial of her ashes will take place on January 18th, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Prince of
Peace Catholic Church in Altus, with Father Ulysses D’Aquila (Fred Logsdon HHS class of 1968) officiating.
She was a member of the Catholic Church; attending The Prince of Peace in Altus, OK and St. Gabriel’s in
Charlotte, NC. She enjoyed being with her family, cooking, listening to music and reading.
In the words of her family: "Mama Harb was a kind and gentle lady who took wonderful care of all of us. She
will be missed greatly by both her family and friends.”
She is survived by a younger sister, Ercelle L. Johnson, of Las Vegas, NV, her brother-in-law, George M.
Harbison of Vici, OK, her daughters, Madeleine D. Harbison, of NY, NY and Martha L. Harbison, of Charlotte,
NC, her son-in-law Ahmad J. Shahidi of NY, NY, her grandchildren, R. Wesley Rountree of Chapel Hill, NC and
Meredith Rountree Tarble of Questa, NM, her great-granddaughters Lillian I. Rountree and Vivian I. Rountree
of Chapel Hill, NC along with many nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to 5501 Hardison Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28226, or emailed to madeleine.
harbison@mssm.edu and mharbison@carolina.rr.com .
Contributions may be sent to The Maria I. New Children’s Hormone Foundation. Credit card donations may be
made through the following link: http://www.newchf.org/donate.php . Checks should be made payable to:
The Maria I. New Children's Hormone Foundation
c/o A. Geisser, Fenway Partners
152 West 57th Street
New York, NY 1001
HARDEMAN
Rosetta Hardeman, age 75 of Altus, passed away early Saturday morning, September 16, 2006, at English
Village Manor in Altus.
Rosetta was born April 15,1931 in Douglas, Georgia to Elax Crockett and Viola (Ward) Crockett. She married
Earnest Hardeman on August 26, 1988 at St. Johns Baptist Church in Altus, Oklahoma. They enjoyed eighteen
wonderful years of marriage together.
Rosetta had lived in the Altus community since 1983 moving here from Florida. She worked as a house keeper
for several families in the Altus area. She was an active member of St. Johns Baptist Church, where she
enjoyed singing in the choir and being with her church family. Her pastimes were spent fishing with her friends
and taking care of her husband and home.
She is lovingly survived by her husband Earnest of Altus; four sisters Mollie Randolph of Citra, Florida, Doris
Williams and Ruth Ward of Broxton, Georgia, Louvenia Crockett of Pittsfield, Massachusetts; and three
brothers, Thurman Crockett of Ft. Myers, Florida, David Crockett and Willie Crockett of Douglas, Georgia; three
grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is also survived by her special
friends Rev. Robert Bostic and his wife Jacqueline of Altus, Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Hazel Randolph, one son Stanley Randolph; two
sisters, Lola Taylor and Ella Littleton, two brothers; Elax Crockett,Jr. and Leroy Crockett.
Funeral services
are scheduled for Friday, September 22, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church with
Rev. Robert Bostic officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home.
Winona Joy (Billington) Hardy
Lifelong Jackson county resident Winona Joy (Billington) Hardy Winona Joy (Billington) Hardy passed
away Tuesday September 23, 2003, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with
Congestive Heart Failure. A Celebration of Life Service, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home of Altus, are set for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 27, 2003 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Don Hardy and the Rev. Boyd Whitehead will officiate and interment will follow at the Altus City
Cemetery. The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Joy was born September 5, 1932 to Albert Charles and Carrie Mary (Bailey) Billington at Warren, OK,
she lived her whole live within Jackson County. On March 23, 1950 she married Norman Hardy.
For the past 21 years she has devoted tireless hours to the Head Start Program of Southwest
Oklahoma Community Action Group, with centers in Mangum, Hollis, Elk City, Granite and Altus,
touching the lives of thousands of preschool children and their families.
Following bypass surgery in November 2002, her primary goal was to regain her health and resume
her position as Program Director. She returned to work in early May, but after only 6 weeks it was
evident that her dream was not to be. With a heavy heart she retired from her beloved Head Start
Program on June 25th. Joy was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a gifted cook.
She was preceded in death on September 23, 2000 by her husband of 50 years Norman Hardy, Sr.
Her parents, and her brother Jerry Billington.
She is survived by her children C.N Hardy, Jr. (JR), Virginia (Hardy) Herd and her husband David of
Oklahoma City. A single grandchild, Justin Herd of Oklahoma City. Her brother Sam Billington and his
wife Lea of Houston, TX, her sister Jan Schroeder and her husband John of Dallas, Tx., 5 nephews
General Frank Klotz of Cheyenne, Wy; Bryan Klotz of Colorado Springs, Co.; Don Hardy of Oklahoma
City, Dallas Weber of Dallas, Tx.; and Max Billington of Colorado Springs, Co.; 6 nieces Kathy Nelson
of Tyler, Tx; Gwen Holcombe of Oklahoma City, Jo Ann Goodfellow of Altus, Tammy Hughes of
Onieda, Tenn.; Kerry Spong of Houston, Tx.; and Lory Rankin of Dallas, Tx.; and numerous cousins.
Alton G. Hardy
Alton Graham Hardy, long-time Altus resident and business man went to be with his Lord and His precious “Bea”
on Tuesday, February 3, 2004. He was 87 years, 10 months, and 2 weeks of age.
He was born in Terrell, TX on March 20, 1916 to Harry R. Hardy and Vada (Graham) Hardy. At an early age
he moved with his family to Southwest Oklahoma settling in the Friendship area. He attended and graduated
from Pleasant Point School. After school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the SW Pacific and the
Philippines specifically during World War ll.
When he was mustered out of the military, he went to Bethany, OK and began working at Baker Shoe Store in
downtown Oklahoma City. It was while he was working I that store that he met and married (three moths later)
the light of his life, Bernice “Bea” Garrison, who was also working in another nearby shoe store. They married
on June 14, 1947 and were together just shy off 55 years before Bea went to be with the Lord.
From that union, three children were born into this loving home, Gary Don, Mary Gwen, and Jo Ann. In 1952
he and Bea moved to Altus where he opened his first restaurant, Hardy’s Drive In, at the corner of North Main
and A Street.
After 13 years at that location he moved his business to the Desert Winds motel on south Main Street in Altus.
It was truly a family business with Bea, Don, Gwen, and Jo Ann all working together. From time to time, others
were employed to help because he never lacked for customers. He was known in the area for his fried chicken,
hamburgers, and Bea’s marvelous home-made pies.
He was there until he retired in 1977. Not one to be idle, he began working for the Altus Public Schools as a
bus driver in August 1978. He continued doing that until he turned 80 when the school’s insurance would no
longer permit someone of his age to drive a bus. Well, that didn’t stop him. Instead of driving, he began riding
on the bus as an aide where he helped special needs children on the off the bus and escorted them to and from
their homes and/or classes as needed. The children called him “Grandpa Hardy”.
The Lord Jesus Christ and his church were always passions in his life. He was a charter member and great
supporter of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he was extremely active until his death. He was music director for
many years and taught Sunday school. One of his passions was a mission in Mexico that he supported for many years and
even visited several times in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
Mr. Hardy was preceded in death by older twin sisters who died at birth, his sister, Treva “Sis” Klotz, his
parents, a brother Norman, and his beloved Bea.
He is survived by his son, G. Don and wife Deborah (Tinsley) of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Gwen
Holcombe of Oklahoma City and Jo Ann Goodfellow and husband Dean of Altus. Grandchildren, Christy
Holcombe of Wichita, KS; Richard Holcombe and wife Erin, of Shreveport, LA; Sarah Miller and husband Kevin
of Tahlequah, OK; and Emily Hardy of Oklahoma City, OK. Four Great-grandchildren, Kristen McCallon,
Brennan and Corbin Holcombe, and Nichole Miller. In addition there is a niece, Virginia (Hardy) Herd of
Oklahoma City, and three nephews J.R. Hardy of Altus; Maj. General Frank Klotz of Cheyenne, WY and Bryan
Klotz of Colorado Springs, CO.
He will be sorely missed by a host of friends he knew and the family he loved.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church – Mexico Mission.
Services will be Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 10:00am at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, with Rev Boyd
Whitehead & Ralph Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The Family will greet friends, Friday, February 6, 2004 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
Harris
Billie Sue Harris, 70, of Altus, passed away peacefully at her home in Altus Saturday, January 17, 2009, with her
family at her side.
Sue was born August 16, 1938, in Gould, Oklahoma, to Othar and Ethel (Faith) Stephens. She grew up in Gould
and attended the Gould Schools until her junior year. Her family moved to Amarillo, Texas, during her senior
year. She met the love of her life, Robert E. Harris, and they married June 16, 1956, in Amarillo. She and Bob
moved to Altus and owned and operated the paddleboat concessions at Quartz Mountain State Park near Altus for
twenty-five years. She was also a homemaker and loved to quilt with her many friends. Her greatest joy was
spending time on what she called “fun days” with her grandchildren and the many others in her life. Sue was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Altus.
She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Harris of the home in Altus; four children, Robert Dale Harris
and wife Mary of Mosquero, New Mexico, Darla Harris of Oklahoma City, Derrell M. Harris of Amarillo, Texas, and
Stephen Harris and wife Christy of Altus; two sisters, Dorothy Teague and husband Jimmy of Amarillo, Texas, and
Joyce Bates and husband Melvin of Altus; one brother, Jerry Stephens and wife Virginia of Gould, Oklahoma; her
extended family, Eddie Stephens and wife Terah, along with their children, Rainie and Bradley of Austin, Texas,
Renee Brooks and Annesha and Tiffany, Christine Buckley and Cash; four grandchildren, Kristina Stephens,
Hunter Harris, Kaylor McIntyre, and Hannah Harris, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Her parents, Othar and Ethel Stephens; one daughter, Gail McIntyre on March 11, 2006; three brothers, Joe
Stephens, Arvil Stephens, and Edward Stephens, and two sisters, Chloe Beth Moore and Theo Williams, preceded
Sue in death.
In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4323 N.W. 63rd, Suite 110,
Oklahoma City, OK 73116; phone number 1-800-733-9888 FREE.
The family will greet friends Tuesday, January 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore
and Chaplain Jesse Forrest officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Altus under the direction of
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Clifford Ray Harris
Clifford Ray Harris, age 49, passed away Monday, February 13, 2006, at Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma
City.
He was born July 28, 1956, in Quanah, Texas to Jerry Harris and Pearl Virginia (Love) Harris.
On January 28, 1978, Clifford and Barbara (Cook) were united in marriage in Altus, Oklahoma.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home, one brother, Tommy Harris and wife Debi of Dallas,
Texas, three sisters, Deborah Harris of Carrolton, Texas, Linda Harris of Dallas, Texas and Barbara Harris of
Carrolton, Texas. He is also survived by, four nephews, three nieces, two great nephews and numerous other
relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 10:00 am at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel;
Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery.
Family visitation will be Friday, February 17, 2006, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Elvira Harris
Elvira Harris, age 89 of Altus, passed away March 24, 2003. Elvira was born August 30, 1914 at
Tuskahoma, Oklahoma. She grew up in Tuskahoma and was united in marriage to Ernest Harris in the
1920’s. For many years they lived in Lawton. Elvira was a member of the Union Baptist Church of Lawton.
She also enjoyed gardening and working around her home. In 1989 Elvira moved to Altus, to be near
relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest in 1975 and her sons, Otis, Ernest Ray, Joshua and
Edward. Elvira is survived by one son, Claude Henry Harris of Altus; one daughter, Mazie Dove and
husband Jewell of Vacaville, California; grandchildren, Sean Hicks of Houston, Texas, Brian Sanders of
Arizona, Demetrius Cephas, Sheila Harris, Deborah Harris, Jackie and Donna. She is also survived by
three Great Grandchildren
Gerald Lavon Harris
Gerald Lavon Harris, Grace Living Center, went to meet his Lord on October 31, 2004, Gerald was born to the
late Clyde and Hazel Conaway Harris, on November 8, 1926, at Walters, Oklahoma.
Gerald lived in Jackson County most of his life and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, having
accepted Jesus Christ at an early age.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Miles Lavern, Calvin, Delbert and Kenneth and one
sister, Juanita Coe.
He is survived by three brothers, Jesse Ray and wife Alma of Altus, Oklahoma, Joe and wife Ruth of Bixby,
Oklahoma and Willie Harris of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a sister-in-law, Joyce Harris of Altus, Oklahoma and
several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at 2:00 pm at the Altus City Cemetery with Dr.
Richard Ventonis officiating.
James Lewis Harris, Jr.
James Lewis Harris, Jr., 72, of Sweethome, Oregon, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at his
residence in Oregon.
James Harris was born January 3, 1931, in Phillipsburg, Montana, to James Lewis Harris, Sr. and
Edna (Craddock) Harris. He served in the United States Army for 14 years from 1947 to 1961 where
he received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Medal of Honor. He retired from the army as a
Master Sgt.
After retiring from the army, he worked for the saw mills in Yreka, California, and then in 1963, started
working for Boeing, where he painted airplanes. James married Betty Lou Simi June 17, 1963, in
Yreka, California. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
James is survived by his wife, Betty Harris, of Altus; five children, Andrew Porter and wife Aileen Harris
of Altus, Bobby Porter and wife Barbara of Huntington, Tennessee, Louella Barnes and husband Ralph
of Turners Falls, Massachusetts, Sunshine Brown of Huntington, Tennessee, and Sheri Bateman of
Altus; a daughter-in-law, Paulette Porter of Portland, Oregon; two sisters, Sally Crawford and husband
Jim of Sequmin, Washington, and Betty Harris of Helenton, Montana; 23 grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. James was preceded in death by his parents and
one son, Sam Porter.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE 2:00 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 7, AT THE CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 1515 SAN ANN DRIVE IN ALTUS WITH BISHOP DENNIS
BROWN OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW AT ALTUS CEMETERY UNDER THE
DIRECTION OF LOWELL-TIMS FUNERAL HOME.
