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Billie June Smith
Billie June Smith, 72, of Duncan died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Duncan Regional Hospital.
Service will be at 2 p.m. today in the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Howard officiating.
Mrs. Smith was born March 26, 1928, in Dallas, S.D., to William Lloyd and Eva Mae Sylvester. She was the type of woman who made life-long friends. She had the soul of an artist and lived life to the fullest. She will be missed by family and loved ones.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Mike and Mary Blackburn of Eugene, Ore., David Hill and Steven and Linda Hill, all of Duncan; three daughters and sons-in-law, Toni and Lee Bingham, Nicki and Robert Landis and Eva and Charlie White, all of Duncan; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jeanette Fenne; and three grandchildren, Michael Hill, Brian Hill and Lisa Michelle Blackburn.
Charles Jesse Beck
Former Duncan resident Charles Jesse Beck, 95, of Fort Worth, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Fort Worth.
Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Southerland officiating. Burial will be in the Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Beck was born Oct. 22, 1904, in Stephens County, Indian Territory, to Charles Edward and Ella Williams Beck. He married Minnie Mansell.
He was a retired farmer and rancher and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie, of the home; a daughter, Laverne Dickey of Fort Worth; a son, Darrell Beck of Duncan; and two brothers, Raymond Beck and Robert Beck of Duncan.
Bearers will be Vernon Murphree, Clint Murphree, Don Spivey and Bobby Beck.
Lucille B. Presley
Lucille B. Presley went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 4, 2000, at the age of 91.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Immanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Southerland and Dr. Jack Robbins officiating. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Carter-Smart Funeral Home in Duncan.
She was born in Sacred Heart, on Oct. 24, 1908, to Frank and Josephine Barnickel. She married Hence P. Presley in 1930, and he preceded her in death in 1982.
She was a dedicated member of Immanuel Baptist Church over the years and enjoyed visiting others. She was proud of the 91 years which the Lord allowed her to be here. Lucille loved the Lord, her church and her family.
She is survived by two sons and their wives, Jack and Barbara Presley of Cortez, Colo., and Ted and Judy Presley of Comanche; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Jarrell Heath of Duncan. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Randy Welch of Texas, Karna Ward, Kevin Presley and Karrie Calhoun of Colorado, Melissa Heath, Allison Heath, Lauren Heath and Kelsey Heath of Duncan; a great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and her church family.
Bearers will be James Heath, Ted Spurgin, Bill High, Henry McCaig, Gordon Vincent and Joe Schwartz.
Jacob 'Jake' Lee Leffler
Jacob "Jake" Lee Leffler, 19, of Duncan died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Oklahoma City.
Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Velma High School gym with the Rev. Bill Ward and Brad Allen officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and the family will receive visitors from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Jake was born Dec. 5, 1980, in Duncan to Johnny Eugene and Pamela June LaQuey Leffler.
Jake will be missed by all. He never received anything but an "A" throughout his school years and was valedictorian of his senior class. He planned to attend the University of Oklahoma this fall. Since the seventh grade, he wanted to be a doctor.
Jake played and loved sports. He was captain and quarterback of his football team for the last two years with a record of 10-1 and 11-1. He was a captain on the basketball team and was in the top 10 in class in 3-point shooting average; an All-Conference honoree and a Stephens County All-Tournament player.
He was captain and the catcher on the baseball team. An All-State honorable mention honoree his freshman year with All-Area and district honors his sophomore and junior years, Jake cherished winning the Stephens County Tournament the last two years.
Jake loved and wanted to be friends with everyone and always wanted to please. His mom and dad are going to miss his sweaty hugs and handshakes after every game and the honor of caring his duffle bag to the car.
While Jake's future looked very bright, we now feel honored to call him our son, brother and friend. Jake was warm, loving and a considerate young man who loved his friends, his family, his school and lived each day of his 19 years to the fullest.
Jake was a pure joy, a true child of God, and though we will miss him dearly, we are now honored and find peace in knowing he is now living in the kingdom of God.
Survivors include his parents of the home; a brother, Joshua Mel Leffler of the home; his grandparents, Charlie Leffler of Kingston and Rowena LaQuey of Duncan; his aunts and uncles, Charlene and "Ron" Botts of Houston and DeWayne and "Suzanne" LaQuey of Austin, Texas; his cousins, Missy Caldwell and Jerry Capps, both of Dallas.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Christine Leffler and Melvin LaQuey.
Bearers will be Adam Doiron, Buck Scifres, Coby Scifres, Jerry Garret, John T. Garrett, Tommy Upshaw, Cody Womack and Mickie Eaves.
Honorary bearers are J.J. Russell, Micah Russell and members and coaches of the Velma-Alma Football, Basketball and Baseball teams.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jacob Leffler Memorial Scholarship Fund at Citizens Bank of Velma.
Monna M. Meckel
Memorial service for Monna M. Meckel, 73, of Duncan, who died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in her home, will be held at a later date in Stuart, Fla. Local arrangements are under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home in Duncan.
J.B. Martin
J.B. Martin, 86, of McAlester, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, at McAlester Regional Health Center.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Art Dodd officiating. Military honors will be provided by Harrison-Powers Post No. 79 American Legion. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service of McAlester.
Born August 28, 1913, in Vian, he was the son of Joe and Nancy Latimer Martin. He grew up and attended schools in the Vian area.
He served in the United States Army during World War II.
He was a Coal Miner for several years and also worked as a farmer. He had lived in the McAlester area since 1976, when he moved here from California.
He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Louise Hosmun and Barbara Jean Smithers, both of Stanton, Calif. and Janice Calvert of Maud; a son, Jessie Edward Martin of McAlester.
Also, a sister, Ollie Gilbert of McAlester; four nephews, Dow Mullins, Leroy Mullins, the Rev. A.L. Mullins and Joe Mullins, all of McAlester; two nieces, Floy Gregg of Washington and Lou Vene Noble of McAlester and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beulah Martin; three grandsons, James David Bargas, Richard Cooke and Jim Cooke and a sister, Lula Mullins.
Lucille White
Lucille White, 64, of McAlester, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at her home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mills Chapel in Hartshorne, with the Rev. Marvin Dunn and the Rev. Darren Schoggins officiating. Burial will be at Blue Cemetery in McAlester. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mills Funeral Home of Hartshorne.
Born August 2, 1935, in Pittsburg County, she was the daughter of Robert Hurmie and Pearl Dona Lawson Schoggins. She attended school in Blue and later married E.J. White Sr. on Nov. 9, 1954, in El Reno. She lived in McAlester all her life and retired from the Army Ammunition Plant after 17 years.
She had been a member of the New Haven Bible Baptist Church in Krebs since 1989.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Mike Trurnip of Wister, Eddie White Jr. and Floyd and Ladonna White, all of McAlester and David and Deanna White of Tulsa; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Rex Merchant of Henryetta.
Also, 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers and sister-in-law, Ben and Patsy Schoggins and Howard (Butch) and Elsie Schoggins, all of McAlester and five sisters-in-law, Joyce Schoggins, Levelland, Texas, Geralide Schoggins, Jessie Schoggins and Sammie Schoggins, all of McAlester and Ruby McKinney of Haywood.
Pallbearers will be her nieces, Latayne Rothman, Wilma Crawley, Shirley Downs, Vicky Reeder, Pearline Crawford, Patricia Weems, Carolyn Pickney, Debra Schoggins, Karen Swope and Pattie Schoggins.
Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters, Amber White, Amanda White, Tiffany White and Cherron Hutchings.
Calvin Lee Sullivan
Calvin Lee Sullivan, 60, of McAlester, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bishop Chapel of Memories with the Rev. Robert Sullivan officiating. Burial will be at Tannehill Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service of McAlester.
Born April 28, 1940, in Pickens, he was the son of Jefferson Curtison and Roxie Eeds Sullivan. He grew up and attended schools in Broken Bow. He attended college at Southeastern State University in Durant and received a degree in Business Administration in 1961. He also received his Masters in Business Administration at Southeastern State University in 1966.
After college, he taught school in Beeler, Kan., Kaycenta, Ariz. and also in Jenks. He later moved to McAlester, where he was employed with the United States Army Ammunition Depot from 1966 until his retirement in 1993. He married Norma J. Tannehill on Nov. 11, 1977, in Arpelar.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Sullivan of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Jennifer Letourneau of Fort Gibson; five grandchildren, Whittany Letourneau, Amber Letourneau, Amy Scott, Lauren Scott and Jamie Sullivan.
Also, a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jack Mason of Ponca City; five brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Betty Sullivan, Birmingham, Ala., Cecil Ray Sullivan of Durant, Melvin and Elaine Sullivan of Washita, Robert and Natha Sullivan, Neosho, Mo. and Sammuel Sullivan and Rowan Ljungdahl, Huntsville, Texas.
And, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Edwin and JoAnn Tannehill, Hoxie, Ark. and Vernon and Bernice Tannehill, Wayne and Vera Greer, Dean and Joan Tannehill, Joe and Deyne Tannehill, Carl and Pauline Tannehill and Edna Earl Tannehill, all of McAlester; cousins, Helen and Dan Cacy of McAlester and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jessie Perry, Harold Hurd, Lonnie Sturgeon, Kenny Curtis, Max Quinn and Chester Franklin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Sandman, Monte Hendrix, J.B. Rodebush, Cecil Crabtree, Everett Lytle and Bill Rodebush.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Tammy Sullivan; a granddaughter, Megan Letourneau; a sister, Marvie JoLene Sullivan; a brother, David Sullivan; an infant brother; a brother-in-law, James Tannehill and a sister-in-law, Helen Roth.
Hope McConnell
Hope McConnell, 83, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Duncan Regional Hospital.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church in Grandfield with the Rev. Jim Antwine officiating, assisted by the Rev. Bobbie McGarey. Burial will be in Grandfield Cemetery under the direction of Lawton-Ritter-Gray Funeral Home in Lawton.
Barbara Hope Gittings was born on Nov. 22, 1918, in Grandfield to Cyrus and Alice Gittings.
She attended school in Grandfield and graduated in 1936. She attended college at Cameron University for a short time and married Don Virtner McConnell in Waurika on Dec. 23, 1936, with the Rev. Hill officiating.
Having lived in Oklahoma City and Wichita, Kan., for six years, Don and Hope moved back to Grandfield in 1945. He worked at the Bell Refinery and farmed. She was a homemaker and also worked for Bell Oil and Gas in Burkburnett for 20 years, retiring in 1982. She was active in her church, serving as elder and delegate to Presbytery. She loved her family, her church, reading, and the Dallas Cowboys. Her 54-year marriage to Don ended with his death on Feb. 2, 1991. She moved to Duncan in April 1997, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Duncan at the time of her death.
Survivors include two brothers, Louis Gittings of Jacksonville, Fla., and Paul Gittings of Graham, Texas; three daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Antwine of Duncan, Teresa and Bill Herleth of Owasso, and Susan and Scott Elliott of Duncan; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Donna McConnell of Duncan; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Laurie Antwine Carroll, Rob Antwine, Mitchell Bryant, Aaron Bryant, Sarah Bryant, Chris Elliott, Coy Elliott, Eric McConnell, Matt McConnell, Daniel Carroll and Katy Carroll. She will be missed by them all.
Bearers will be her grandsons.
Honorary bearers are Jack Varner, Clair Day, and Danny Antwine.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Grandfield or the charity of your choice.
Darral 'Hobo' Ray Wright
Darral "Hobo" Ray Wright, 54, former resident of Duncan, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Duncan Cemetery with Jimmy Green, pastor of City Heights Baptist Church officiating.
The family will gather at Vernon and Alice Wright's home at 614 Westside Drive in Duncan.
He work for the City of Duncan and Elks Country Club for several years. He loved fishing.
Survivors include a daughter, Charla Gail Wright of Oklahoma City; a son, Jackie Ray Wright of Oklahoma City; a stepson, Justin Wright of Oklahoma City; three brothers, Calvin and Wesley Wright, both of Hobbs, N.M., and Vernon Wright of Duncan; two granddaughters, Tiffany of Oklahoma City, DeLacey of Enid; and a great-grandson, Servarndo III of Enid.
Herbert M. Ford
Service for Herbert M. Ford, who died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Duncan Care Center in Duncan, is pending Bailes-Polk Funeral Home in Duncan.
Waymon G. Gilley
Service for Waymon G. Gilley, who died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Duncan Regional Hospital, is pending Bailes-Polk Funeral Home in Duncan.
Justin Vaughn
Service for Justin Vaughn, 15, of Marlow, who died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, is pending with Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow.
Waymon G. Gilley
Waymon G. Gilley, 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Duncan Regional Hospital.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Bailes-Polk Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Spradley officiating.
Mr. Gilley was born on Feb. 2, 1923, in Telephone, Texas, to Zachariah and Emma Bell Gilley.
He married Edna L. Dodd on Dec. 5, 1948, in Hobert.
He came to Duncan from Hobert in 1954. He was a electrician and refrigeration repairman and owned Pete's Refrigeration Service for many years. He enjoyed his farm, working with his animals and the outdoors in general.
Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Steven R. Gilley of Duncan and Michael E. Gilley of Eagle Lake, Minn.; a daughter, Carolyn Eaglin of Duncan; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Cleo Patra Vanderford
Service for Cleo Patra Vanderford, 89, who died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Dudley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Waurika Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the service on Saturday.
Estellene Lautrella Mitchell
Service for Estellene Lautrella Mitchell, 82, who died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Southerland officiating. Burial will be in Duncan Cemetery.
Stella Spencer
Service for Stella Spencer of Duncan, who died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, is pending with Carter-Smart Funeral Home in Duncan.
Lee Blagg
Service for Lee Blagg, 67, who died Jan. 1, 2002, in Turlock, Calif., is pending with Carter-Smart Funeral Home in Duncan.
