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Jane Oden
Jane Oden, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, revered friend and respected advocate for the poor,
imprisoned and hungry, passed away Sunday, June 22. She was 76.
Rebecca Jane Hazlitt was born in Garden City, Kansas in the depth of the Great Depression, the daughter of
John M. Hazlitt and Mary Blanche Hightower Hazlitt. Her family moved to southern Illinois for several years
before returning to Pauls Valley, Oklahoma where she graduated from high school. Jane attended
Oklahoma College for Women and the University of Oklahoma, earning a degree in Early Childhood
Education.
While at OU Jane married Tal Oden, a law school student, in 1951. After graduation they moved to Altus, Tal’
s birthplace, where he practiced law and they raised four children. Jane valued her own roots in Altus as her
great-grandparents, the Hightowers and Allens, were among its early settlers in the late 1880’s.
Jane taught kindergarten for Grace Methodist Day School and later was office assistant for Tal Oden Law
Office until her retirement in 2000.
Jane immersed herself in church and community life through Grace United Methodist Church ministries,
United Methodist Women, the Salvation Army Board, creation of Jackson County Memorial Hospital Hospice,
Associated Christian Ministries Inc. (AMCI), Jackson County Democratic Women, and her special passion for
Threshold Services, a ministry that helps women inmates find footing and independence as productive
citizens in the community.
Her heart for activism kept Jane lobbying legislators and influentials by letter, phone, e-mail and personal
intervention for Bread for the World, a national citizen’s lobby for eradicating hunger; for Heifer International,
a program that helps third-world families gain self-sustenance with gifts of livestock; and for elimination of the
death penalty.
Earlier Jane served on the Oklahoma Endowment for the Humanities, helped establish the Shortgrass Arts &
Humanities Council in Altus, served on the Post Adjudicative Review Board for children under court
supervision, was active in the Gamma Mothers Club, Class Parents, Main Street Altus, the Western Trail
Historical Society, the MacDowell Club of Allied Art and was a member in Chapter GQ of P.E.O.
Jane is survived by her husband Tal Oden of the home in Altus; son Tal and wife Janet Oden and son Tim
and wife Susan Oden, of Oklahoma City; daughter Amy Oden and husband Perry Williams of Riverdale, MD;
and son Andy and wife Adrienne Oden, of Edmond, OK; by her brothers John M. Hazlitt of Estes Park, CO,
and Rev. Joseph A. Hazlitt of Wynnewood, OK; and by grandchildren Ryan, Drew, Ryan, Austin, Tuck,
Sarah, Walker, Avery, Emerson and Bennett.
The family will receive friends at Lowell-Tims on Thursday evening between 6:00 & 7:00 P.M.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 27 at First United Methodist Church of Altus, celebrated with the
leadership of Oklahoma United Methodist Bishop Robert Hayes, Rev. David Player and Rev. George Lupton,
under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home with interment at the Altus Cemetery.
Onan
Anne B. Onan, 68, of Duke, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at her residence.
Anne was born November 21, 1939, in Amarillo, Texas, to J.H. and Vera (Allee) Bennett. She graduated
from Palo Duro High School in 1958. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Amarillo.
Anne married Charles Onan July 15, 1963, in Clovis, New Mexico. To this union, two daughters, Dana and
Tammy, were born. Together, they shared five children.
Anne spent many years helping Charles with the family farm and managing a local business. She enjoyed
fishing with Charles, working in her yard, and spending time with her family. Her greatest treasures in life
were her grandchildren.
Her parents and one brother, Durwood Bennett, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband,
Charles, of the home; one brother, Granville Bennett of Oceanside, California; daughter, Dana DeSapio and
husband Noel of Cedar Park, Texas; daughter, Tammy Brooks and husband Greg of Granite, Oklahoma;
daughter Caleen Boatright of Austin, Texas; stepson, David Onan and wife Patty of Sarasota, Florida;
step-daughter, Terri Smith of Sarasota, Florida; seven grandchildren, Christina Onan, Brittany Garrison,
Ashton Garrison, Brandon DeSapio, Kirby Brooks, Brady Brooks, Tracy Boatright; four great-grandchildren,
and a little boy who held a very special place in her heart, Dillon Onan Herron.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Center of Southwest Oklahoma.
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ornelas
Rogelio Mendez Ornelas, 56, of Altus, passed away at his home Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
Rogelio was born March 8, 1953, in San Diego de la Union, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Pedro and
Isidra (Mendez) Ornelas. He spent his youth in Mexico and came to Altus over thirty-five years ago.
He worked hard all his life and enjoyed the many jobs he had over the years. When he first came to
Altus, Rogelio worked at the Cotton Compress and also in the oil fields. He worked for Bar-S in the
early 1990’s and later from 2004 to 2005. He was also a plumber and worked for Castro Plumbing
and Castillo Plumbing. His favorite hobby was playing and watching soccer games. He was a
member of the Catholic Church.
Rogelio is survived by his parents, Pedro Ornelas and Isidra Acevedo of Guanajuato, Mexico; his
four children, Rojelio Ornelas, Jr. of Oklahoma City, Cassandra Ornelas, Crystal Ornelas, and Laura
Perez, all of Altus; his sisters and brothers, Antonia Ornelas, Luz Ornelas, Juan Carlos Ornelas, and
Angeles Aguilar; one granddaughter, Araceli “Sally” Villegas of Altus, and many nieces and
nephews. One daughter, Araceli “Sally” Perez, preceded him in death in 1998.
A Rosary will be held 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Altus.
The Funeral Mass for Rogelio Ornelas will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2009, at the Prince
of Peace Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph Sundar Pudota officiating. Interment
will follow at
Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Mary Orta
Mary Orta, 87, of Altus, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at Jackson County Memorial
Hospital.
Mary was born April 2, 1920, in Raymondville, Texas, to Franciso and Manuela (Salazar) Betancourt.
Mary moved to Altus in 1950 from Kingsville, Texas. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic
Church. She worked for many years chopping and picking cotton. She is preceded in death by her husband
Alejandro Orta, and a son Roberto Orta, who lived in Altus, Oklahoma, and Miami, Florida; three
brothers-in-law Luis Orta, Georgio Orta from Corpus Christi, Texas, and Florencio Orta from Hereford, Texas.
She is survived by her son Eddie Betancourt of Robstown, Texas, daughter Mary Uriegas of Altus,
Oklahoma, daughter Gayla and Alex Guerra of Altus, Oklahoma, son Federico and Mary Jane Betancourt of
Altanta, Georgia, daughter Dora of Denver, Colorado, daughter Silbia and Lupe Sanchez of Abilene, Texas,
daughter Delia Exley of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter Brenda and Manuel Linares of Altus, Oklahoma,
grandson Chris and Rosalinda Reeves of Altus, Oklahoma, grandson Danny and Michelle Sanchez of Irving,
Texas, and granddaughter Diane Sanchez of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 51 plus
great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Maggie Flores.
A Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, Dec 13, at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Altus.
Funeral Services for Mary Orta will be 11:00 am Friday, Dec 14 at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church with
Reverend Prabhakar Kalivela officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Roberto Orta
Roberto Orta, age 50, of Altus Oklahoma, passed away Friday, April 22, 2005 at Jackson County Memorial
Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1954 in Altus, Oklahoma to Alejandro T. and Maria (Garcia) Orta.
Roberto lived the majority of his life in Altus and was employed as a cement truck driver. He was a member of
the Prince of Peace Catholic Church .
He is survived by his mother, Maria Orta of Altus, Oklahoma; three daughters, JoAnn Orta of Michigan; Maria
Manuela Orta of Michigan; Ruby Orta of Orlando, Florida; one son, Alex Orta of Orlando, Florida; five sisters,
Maria Uriegas, Altus, Oklahoma; Gayle Guerra and husband Alex of Altus, Oklahoma; Dora Griego of Denver,
Colorado; Silbia Sanchez and husband Lupe of Abilene, Texas; Delia Orta of Grandprairie, Texas; two brothers,
Eddie Betancourt of Corpus Christi, Texas; Frederico Betancourt and wife mary Jane of Atlanta, Georgia; one,
half-sister, Maria Louisa Orta of Kingsville, Texas; two, half-brothers, Alex Orta and Joe Orta both of Kingsville,
Texas; one special niece, Brenda Linares and husband Manuel of Altus, Oklahoma; two special nephews,
Christopher Reeves and wife Rosalinda of Altus, Oklahoma; Danny Sanchez and wife Michelle of Irving, Texas;
sister-in-law Bea Sanchez of Altus, Oklahoma and other relatives and friends
Roberto was preceded in death by his father Alejandro T. Orta.
Rosary for Roberto Orta is scheduled for Monday, April 25, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lowell-Tims Chapel.
Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lowell-Tims Chape.l Father Joe Arledge will
officiate. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line
tributes can be made to the family of Robert Orta at www.Lowell-Tims.com
Elizabeth Amethyst Osborn
Elizabeth Amethyst Osborn, infant daughter of Brad and Crystal (Redman) Osborn, died unexpectedly at
2:40 p.m., July 18, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
Elizabeth will be greatly missed and always loved. Our little angel was lent to us for such a short time but
filled our hearts forever. Many other family members and friends are saddened by her loss. May she live on
in our hearts and know she is with other loved ones who have passed before her.
She is survived by her loving parents, Brad and Crystal Osborn; her big brother, Patrick Osborn, all of the
home in Altus; her grandparents, Vickie and Richard Redman and Marion Bruce Osborn, all of Altus; her
aunts and uncles, Teresa and Bradley Downs, Terry Osborn, all of Altus, and Valerie and Adam Osborn of
Enid; her cousins, Andrew Downs of Altus, Destiney Osborn of Mangum, Dylan Osborn of Enid, Bryce
Osborn of Altus, Ryan Osborn and Madison Osborn, both of Enid, and Carley Osborn of Altus.
In Lieu of flowers, a fund for the family of Elizabeth Osborn has been opened at First State Bank in Altus,
account number 766407.
Graveside services for Elizabeth Osborn are scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. at the Altus
City Cemetery with Reverend Robert Bostic officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home.
SALLY ANN OSBORNE
Sally Ann Osborne, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at her home in Altus. Sally was born on
May 9, 1928 to Perry Eugene Bartelson and Mildred Tommy Rowley Bartelson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She
married Clayton Victor Osborne on July 30, 1971 in San Diego, California.
Moving to Altus in December 1982, Sally was very involved in the Ladies Bible Study Group of the First
Christian Church. Sally retired from Civil Service as a Personnel Assistant in 1989 after many years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Kevin, one brother and two step-daughters.
Sally is survived by her husband, Clayton, of the home; two daughters, Penny Leigh Mosley and husband Keith
of Hewitt, Texas and Deborah Lynn Bell of Lavernia, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Tammy Ketchpaw of Wisconsin;
a step-son, Steven Thomas Osborne and wife Karen of California; two brothers, Donald Eugene Bartelson and
wife Lois of Wisconsin and Thomas R. Bartelson and wife Sally of Wisconsin; four sisters, Betty Lamar and
husband Joe of California, Nancy Scheiderer of Wisconsin, Barbara Holcombe of Georgia and Joy Powell and
her husband Al of California; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren along with many friends.
Funeral services for Sally Ann Osborne will be Friday, June 3, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Chapel in Altus
with Jim Brown officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Wilma Lee Osburn
Wilma Lee Osburn, age 76, passed away March 7 2005 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
She was born to Clarence and Roxie Anna (Baker) Banks on January 28, 1929 in Manitou, Oklahoma.
Wilma married William Frank Osburn on December 18, 1954 in Altus, Oklahoma, Frank passed away December
26, 1974.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church; she enjoyed painting, crossword puzzles, and loved music.
Wilma is lovingly survived by her daughter, Robin Lennox and husband Freddie of Duke, Oklahoma, a
daughter-in-love; Gay Bailey of Pratt, Kansas, five grandchildren Kit Garcia and husband Perfecto of Altus,
Oklahoma, Jimmy (Bo) Carney and wife Jennifer of Altus, Oklahoma, Adrian Lennox, of Warr Acres, Oklahoma,
Joshua Lennox, of Duke, Oklahoma and Jeramey Lennox of Warr Acres, Oklahoma, two great grandchildren;
Tyler and Trey Garcia of Altus, Oklahoma, two sisters; Clara Reece of Lawton, Oklahoma and Juantia Hawkins of
Collinsville, Oklahoma and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters; Laverne Sellers and Beatrice Weatherford, two
brothers; Thomas Bank and Robert Banks.
Service will be held Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 11:00 am at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff
Moore officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery.
Leslie Owens
Leslie Owens, age 91, passed away September 12, 2004 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
He was born to Joseph and Etta (Garrett) Owens on August 2, 1913 in Gracemont, Oklahoma. Leslie had lived in
the Altus community for 48 years.
Leslie married Anna Noble on September 1, 1940 in Mustang, Oklahoma, he worked as a Construction Foreman,
for Southwestern Bell for 32 years. He served with the U.S Army Signal Corps in India during WWII for 3 years he
was honorably discharged on Nov 17, 1945 in Camp Chaffee, Arkansas
Leslie and Anna loved to travel the world, they made many trips to Europe and enjoyed going to Alaska and
Canada, and he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Leslie is survived by his wife Anna Owens of the home, two children; Howard Owens and wife Joyce of Edmond
Oklahoma and Sherry Harkins and husband Jim of Buffalo, Oklahoma, and three grandchildren Julie Owens,
Justin Owens both of Edmond, Oklahoma, Michael Harkins of Washington D.C and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Leslie is preceded in death by his parents, one brother; Lee Owens and one sister; Pearl Cline.
Service will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 2:00pm at the Lowell-Tims Chapel. Interment will follow
at the Altus City Cemetery. Under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
