Betty Jo Alexander

Angelica Balladares, infant daughter of Angel Balladares and Reyna Aguirre, was stillborn, Friday, May 18, 2007, in Jackson County Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Francisca Ayala, grandfather, Agustin Aguirre, and one cousin, Manuel Valladares, Jr.

Angelica is survived by her parents, maternal grandmother, Paula Gomez, five half sisters, Alma Cortez, Brenda Balladares, Maria Luisa Cortez, Marisol Gloria, and Angela Balladares; four half brothers, Angel Balladares, Jr., Felipe Cortez, Angel Osoria, and Adan Aguirre.

Graveside services and burial are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Monday 21, at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Charles E. “Ed” Ballard, 77, Altus, died Monday, June 19, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.

Charles Edward Ballard was born June 5, 1929 in Pettitt, OK to Charley and Etta (Terrell) Ballard. He attended school in Pettitt, Cookson and Keyes, OK. He married Reva Chance on November 21, 1951 in Wellington, TX. Charles worked in road construction with earthmovers. He worked for KP Construction from 1959 until retiring in 1964. He loved fishing, watching game shows and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed garage sales, thrift stores and cutting coupons out of the Sunday paper. He was an avid sports fan and loved his OU Sooners and Atlanta Braves. He was a member of the Ridgecrest Church of Christ in Altus where he was baptized in the late 1970’s.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Patricia Ann Ballard; a sister, Fran Ballard Johns; three brothers, Carl, Gene and Howard Ballard; a sister in law, Juanita Brewer; his mother in law, Mattie Chance and a brother in law, J.D. Poling.

He is survived by his wife, Reva of the home; his daughter, Eddie Stapp and husband Tommy of Altus, OK; four sons, Kenneth Ballard and wife Kristie of Altus, OK, Jimmy Ballard and wife Rene of Hattiesburg, MS, Harold Ballard and wife Charla of OKC, OK and Billy Ballard and wife Rita of Altus, OK; his brother, Sam Ballard and wife Siccola of Altus, OK; his sisters, Ima Poling of Altus, OK, Kate Horton and husband Ed of Borger, TX, Faye Dill and husband Clint of Bedford, TX, Sharon Clendennen and husband Ed of Altus, OK and Karen Newell and husband Johnny of Springer, OK; grandkids, Cari Stapp of Oklahoma City, OK, Kristie Ganaway and husband Mark of Hobart, OK, Joey Dawson and wife Shannon of Hobart, OK, Jason Ballard and wife Paula of Steele, AL, Nathan Ballard and Christopher Ballard, both of Hattiesburg, MS, Justin and Casey Ballard of Victory, OK, Matthew Ballard of OKC, OK, Amber Smith and husband Tracy of Cache, OK, Heather Sadler of Arlington, TX and Bradley Ballard of Lubbock, TX; great grandchildren, Carley, Isiaha, Joey, Bradley, Caleb, Caroline, and Brodie; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

The Ballard Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Sam Houston Ballard, 77, Altus, died Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 2 P.M. Friday, September 28, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

He was born on August 24, 1930 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Charlie Ballard and Etta Terrell. He attended school in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He married Siccola Vick on July 14, 1953. He worked in Pipeline Construction. He was a long time member of the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ. He was a “Die Hard” OU Sooner Fan. He enjoyed cookouts at the lake. He enjoyed time with his dogs. He never met a stranger and loved time with his friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Francis Johns; four brothers, Ed, Carl, Howard, and Tuxie. He is survived by his wife, Siccola; two daughters, Beverly Ballard and Gene Norris of Oklahoma City; Ronda Jones and husband Stanley of Oklahoma City; three sons, Sam Ballard, Jr. of Altus; Rick Ballard of Oklahoma City; and Douglas Ballard and wife Josie of Altus; three sisters, Ima Ray Poling of Altus; Mary Kate Horton and husband Ed of Borger, Texas; and Etta Faye Dill and husband Clint of Bedford, Texas. He had sixteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Norma Lou Weber Ballew, 77, Olustee, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the Olustee First Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Altom and Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow services at the Olustee Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

She was born on September 30, 1929 in Olustee, Oklahoma to Albert and Lena Fay (Tackett) Kaufman. She attended Olustee School and married Gene Weber on December 1, 1944 in Mangum, Oklahoma. To this union two children, Jackie and Randy, were born. Following the death of Gene in 1992 she married J. R. “Red” Ballew on August 22, 1995 in Olustee, Oklahoma.

Norma Lou worked as a switchboard operator for the phone company in Altus in the mid 1940s. She then worked for Sooner Freight, which became Lee Way Freight, which became Hodges Freight, in Altus, for about 20 years, retiring in 1969 to devote full time working the family farm. She was a long time member of the Olustee Baptist Church. She was a member of the Jackson County Democratic Women’s Organization; enjoyed painting, music, farming and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Gene; her grandson Shane Kenmore; her sister Alba Dean Pierce; her mother-in-law and father-in-law Lena Mae and J. P. Weber and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Terry Kenmore of Eldorado, Ok; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Sandy Weber of Olustee, Ok; a step daughter Debbie Chaloupek and husband Jim of Canton, Ok; a stepson Dan Ballew and wife DeAnn of Durant, Ok; a sister Linda Briscoe and husband Donald of Olustee, Ok; sister-in-law Gerry Thompson and husband Joe of Altus, Ok; a brother-in-law Larry Weber and wife Yulonda of Altus, Ok; a brother-in-law Bruce Weber and wife Sharon of Olustee, Ok; a brother-in-law Eddie Pierce of Denver, Co; two grandchildren, Jennifer Nezat and husband Mitch of Shreveport, La; grandson Chad Weber and wife Samantha of Olustee, Ok; a granddaughter-in-law Ann Wilson of Stillwater, Ok; four step-grandchildren, Dusty Meyer of Oklahoma City, Ok; Dillon Chaloupek of Canton, Ok; Lynsey and Haley Ballew of Durant, Ok; for great grandchildren, Korbin Kenmore of Stillwater, Ok; Garrett Weber of Olustee, Ok; Dakota Latham and Sabannah Nezat, both of Shreveport, La; one step great grandson, Bradly Taylor of Temple, Ok; and many fiends.

The Ballew Family will greet friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to the Olustee Baptist Church. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfunerlhome.com.

Harrel Gail Ballou, Sr., 81, formerly of Olustee, died Friday, January 25, 2008 at his home in Lubbock, Texas. Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm Monday, January 28, 2008 at Restlawn Cemetery with Bill Osborne officiating. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

Harrel Ballou was born August 15, 1925 to Albert and Opal (Brock) Ballou in Odell, Texas. He attended school and graduated from Olustee High School in 1941. He joined the United States Navy in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1947 as a Boatswain 2^nd class. He was in the insurance business and farmed. He married Wanda Mae Gilmore August 8, 1964 at Midland, Texas. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Senior Citizens Centers, the NRA, and the Life Underwriters. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and Little League Sports.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wanda; one son, Lynn Ballou, and a sister, Wanda Faye Ballou. He is survived by two daughters, Sherry Ballou of Azle, Texas; Sharron Schmitt and her husband Michael of Azle, Texas; four sons, Gail Ballou, Jr. and his wife Judy of Mountain View, OK; Jonnathan Ballou and his wife Jackie of Gould, OK; David Ballou of Las Vegas, Nevada; Ricky Ballou of Florida; three sisters, Stella Critchfield, Lillie Mae Clendennen, and Doris Wright all of Altus, OK; nine grandchildren, Chris Schmitt, Darrel Ballou, Lyle Ballou, Kyle Ballou, Daniel Ballou, David Ballou, Shannon Atchley, Melissa Ballou and Jason Ballou; thirteen great-grandchildren, Jakeb Willoughby, Zackery Willoughby, Austin Atchley, Landon Ballou, Paden Schmitt, Ashton Atchley, Addison Schmitt, Khristopher Ballou, Anzleigh Atchley, Addison Ballou, Kaylin Ballou, Kayden Ballou, and Jacob Peckham.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online memorials may be sent to www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Monceis S. Bara, Jr., 79, Altus, died Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Texas Specialty Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Kincannon’s Memorial Chapel with Sid “Junior” Maldonado and Trina Sauceda officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

He was born on December 22, 1926 in Menard, Texas to Monceis S. and Ramona (Saiz) Bara. He attended school in Menard, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked for the Altus Public School system for about 25 years, retiring in 1982. He was of the Catholic Faith, enjoyed fishing, landscaping, gardening and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed giving children his loose change and candy. He even left candy on his front porch in a specially marked spot for the paper carrier every day.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Opal in 2001; a step son Freddie Plata; infant daughter Carolina Bara and two sisters, Rosa Cortez and Lupe Flores. He is survived by the children’s mother, Carolina Bara; four daughters, Erma Fortenberry and husband Tim of Altus; Eva Reyes of Altus; Alma Briscoe and husband Tim of Lawton, Ok; Ramona Bara of Austin, Tx; six sons, David Bara and wife Mary Lou of Altus; Raymond Bara of Altus; Gilbert Bara and wife Alicia of Waco, Tx; Danny Bara of Amarillo, Tx; Rudy Bara and wife Phyllis of Mansfield, Ohio; Jesus Bara of Round Rock, Tx; three sisters, Janie Flores of San Diego, Ca; Feliz Carrion and husband Jesus of Muleshoe, Tx; Ester Rodriguez and husband Joe of Muleshoe, Tx; three brothers, Joe Bara of Muleshoe, Tx; Jacinto Bara of Vernon, Tx; Aldolfo Bara of Gilcrest, Co; thirty eight grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and many friends.

The Bara Family will greet friends Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kincannon. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

James Walter “Jake” Barnes, 84, formerly of Altus, died Monday, December 25, 2006 in Bixby, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2006 at the Altus City Cemetery with Al Yoak officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

He was born on July 17, 1922 to Nollie D. and Nannie R. (McNatt) Barnes. Jake was a long time employee of The City of Altus and lived in Jackson County for almost 80 years. In August of 2001, Jake was recognized for over 30 years of dedicated service to the youth of Southwest Oklahoma. Over the years, he was instrumental in providing Altus with some of the finest recreation facilities in the state. He worked tirelessly to insure that the Altus City Recreation Programs had the necessary funds to operate effectively. He took the lead role on the city council to obtain the funds to build a new City Gymnasium. He gave countless hours to Great Plains Recreation Incorporated to develop and support youth programs. He served for many years on the Board of Directors for Southwest Oklahoma Community Action, the Policy Council for the local Head Start Program, and as the Baseball Commissioner for the Western District of the American Legion.

Jake was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Imogene of Bixby, Ok; one sister, Ruth Fischer of Moore, Ok; four children, Darrell Barnes and wife Becky of Bixby, Ok; Roger Barnes and wife Linda of Abilene, Tx; James Barnes and wife Magdalena of Bixby, Ok; Paula Dickenson and husband Rob of Altus, Ok; thirteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many friends.

The Barnes Family will greet friends Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Kathleen Ann Barnes, Duke, died Friday, March 31, 2006 in her home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 3, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Duke with Rev. Wayne Knight officiating. Burial will follow at the Rock Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.

Kathleen Ann Barnes was born to Arthur and Patricia Southerland on January 11, 1948 at Whibey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington. Kathy was a graduate of Moore High School and Oklahoma State University and was a member of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Kathy married Lynn Barnes in 1971 and moved to Randlett, Oklahoma. She was employed as an accountant at Fisher Land & Cattle, Co. in Wichita Falls, Texas. In 1978, she and her family moved to Duke, Oklahoma. Her pride and joy were her children and their participation in livestock shows, sports and other activities. Kathy loved serving as the Rodeo Secretary for the Oklahoma High School Rodeo Association and was honored with the National Secretary of the Year award in 1997.

Kathy loved her family, her friends, and her community. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church where she was the church treasurer for many years. She was the City Clerk for Duke and the school treasurer for Duke Public Schools for many years up until her illness. She was a long time member of the 20^th Century Club. In 2005, the Duke Chamber of Commerce named her the Outstanding Citizen of the Year.

Kathy is survived by her husband Lynn Barnes, daughter, Becky and her husband Todd Warren, son Billy Joe Barnes and his wife Wendy, son Benny Barnes, and granddaughter Payton Barnes, all of Duke. She is also survived by her parents Arthur and Patricia Southerland, sisters Arlene Southerland, Clara and her husband Tom Skaggs, Sara and her husband Steve Watkins, brother Arthur Southerland and his wife Cindy brother-in-law Bennie Barnes, 10 nieces and nephews, and many, many friends. She was proceeded in death by grandson Brody Guy Barnes. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Travis Barnett, 76, Altus, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the Odyssey House in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Duree officiating. Burial with military honors will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

He was born on January 7, 1931 in Altus, Oklahoma to Douglas and Alpha (Burns) Barnett. He attended Altus Public Schools. He set the record in the Kiwanis Little Olympics 100 yard dash in the early 1940s while he was in grade school. The record held up until 1975. He joined the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He married Patricia Allen on January 13, 1972 in Altus, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on November 25, 1999. He worked as a paint contractor for Guadalupe Painting for over 30 years. He traveled the country working as a paint contractor on government bids. He married Betty Jo Natividad on October 9, 2004 in Altus, Ok. She preceded him in death on July 22, 2007. He was a member of the Southside Baptist Church and enjoyed singing at church. He was also a long time member of the Altus Masonic Lodge #62. The Altus Masonic Lodge will serve as pallbearers for Mr. Barnett.

He was preceded in death by his parents; both wives, Patricia and Betty Jo; and three brothers, Gerald, Billy and Kenneth Barnett.

He is survived by six stepdaughters, Reanna McCarthy and husband John of Vine Grove, Ky; Lynda Burk and husband Bill of Rockwall, Tx; Joyce Johnston and husband Ron of Jacksonville, Fl; Janice Keilman and husband Louis of Aragon, Ga; Martha Burns of Oklahoma; Terri McGee and husband Chuck of San Antonio, Tx; two stepsons Terry Jones of Altus, Ok; John Hibdon and wife Cecilia of Barnsdall, Ok; two sisters-in-law Lois Barnett of Altus, Ok; Nora Dell Machin of Altus, Ok; brother-in-law Leon Bevers of Altus, Ok; a host of step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a special friend Jean Keys of Altus, Ok.

The Barnett Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday evening at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Earle Belcher 71, of Altus, died Tuesday, June 5 at Select Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 10:00a.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home of Altus with Rev. Mike Bumgarner officiating.

He was born to the late William and Ethel Belcher in Anderson, S.C. on June 6, 1935. He married Del Marie Belcher on February 3, 1964, in Dover, Delaware. She preceded him in death on December 4, 1997.

Earle Belcher worked for Flight Safety Services Corp C-5 ATS for over 20 years retiring on March 31st, 2007. Prior to that he served 28 years in the Air Force, Retiring on September 1980 as a Senior Master Sergeant, Flight Engineer. He served in Vietnam and the Korean War and received many awards including the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) and Air Medals.

Earle was a member of the Masonic Lodge, A Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans and The Veterans of Foreign Wars. Earle enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, OU Football, and the Dallas Cowboys; his greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by two daughters, Vicky Donelson her husband Andrew and granddaughters Rachel and Katie Grace of Bowling Green, KY and Kimberly Belcher of Norman, OK. He is also survived by a brother and nephew from Annapolis, MD.

The Family will greet friends and host visitation Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Donations can be made in honor of Mr. Belcher at the Altus VFW Post for the Veterans Center.

Cynthia Bell, 53, of Altus, OK died Monday, December 4, 2006, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday 7 December at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Rev. Mark Morey and Brother Don Sevege officiating. Burial will follow at the Hobart Rose Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

Cindy was born July 25, 1953 in Colby, Kansas to Leon and Lucille (Ford) Farris. She attended school in Hobart, Oklahoma graduating from Hobart High School in 1971. She married Gregory Bell December 22, 1976 in Hobart, OK and to this union three children were born. She later attended Western Oklahoma Vo-Tech in Burns Flat, Oklahoma where she was vice-president of her graduating class. She graduated with her degree in nursing in 1994. She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church of Altus. She enjoyed arts and crafts, quilting, cross-stitching, poetry, and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents, Gailon & Ruby Ford and Yuell and Fannie Farris. She is survived by one daughter, Priscilla Kay Boehm and husband Michael, of The Woodlands, TX; two sons, Heath Wayne Anderson and wife Jessica, of Snyder, OK; Justin Gregory Bell and wife Kara, of Velma, OK; four grandchildren, Shea Lynn, Hunter and Tristan Anderson and Cooper Gregory Bell; her Mother-in-law, Mary Lou Bell of Alma, IL; her Stepmother, Eva Lou Farris of Mountain View, OK; one sister and brother-in-law, Sheri and Robert Wilson of Big Spring, TX; one brother and sister-in-law, Bobby Ford and Debney Farris of Burleson, TX; and a host of friends.

The family will host friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Ida Josephine Bennight, 85, Altus, died Monday April 25, 2005 at the Plantation Village Nursing Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2005 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at the Navajo Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

Ida was born December 1, 1919 in Headrick, Oklahoma to Joseph O. and Melvina Hals. She married Marvin Bennight December 31, 1934 in Altus, Oklahoma. To this union thirteen children were born. She was a devoted homemaker and wife. She loved spending time with her family , enjoyed gardening, and watching sports.

Ida was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin; a son, Michael Lewis Bennight; one granddaughter, Jamie Marie Bennight; a son-in-law, Jimmy Wilson, and six brothers. She is survived by her six daughters Melvina Huddleston, Pat Edwards and husband Harry, Darlene Wilson all of Altus, Euletta Harrell of Holland, Michigan, Gladys Hand and husband Jerry of Blair, Beverly Tabb and husband Robert of Altus; six sons J.C. Bennight, Fruitland, ID, Boyd Bennight and wife Barbara, Oscar Bennight and wife Ina both of Frederick, Marvin Bennight. and wife Carolyn of Weatherford, Mark Bennight and wife Annette of Altus, and James Bennight and wife Rhonda of Washington, MO.; three sisters Lucille Czerczyk, Myrtle Bruning, both of Oklahoma City, Charlene Kleckner, Sacramento, CA; and three brothers Olan Hals, Headrick, Paul Hals, Santa Rosa, CA, Joe Hals, Ft. Bragg. CA; forty-one grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, many great-great- grandchildren.

Tim Odell Biddy, 90, long time resident of Midland, Texas, passed away, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the Tomball Regional Hospital in Tomball, Texas. He was living near his son Ron in Spring, Texas since 2003. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2008 at the Altus City Cemetery with Rev. Madison Clinton officiating. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

Odell was born October 13, 1917 to Homer and Grace (Holiday) Biddy in Friendship, Oklahoma. He attended the Friendship Baptist Church as a youth. He graduated from the Friendship School in 1935. He served his country during WWII in the United States Army, enlisting in June of 1942. He served in the Engineer Corps in Iran and France, designing and supervising the building of bridges. He was honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant in November of 1944. He married Louise Holdridge on April 24, 1946 in Midland, Texas. He was an accountant for The Superior Oil Company in Midland, Texas for 32years until his retirement in November of 1980. Odell loved bird hunting, working in the yard and doing handy work around the house.

He is survived by his son Ron Biddy and wife Doris of Spring, Tx; sister Verna Johnson and husband Laton of Altus, Ok; brother Rex Otis Biddy and wife Fern of Hemet, Ca; niece Brenda Biddy-Hoffman and husband R.D. of Manhattan, Mt; nephews David Johnson and wife Bette of North Richland Hills, Tx; Dennis Johnson of Amarillo, Tx; Dan Johnson and wife Debbie of Esbon, Kansas and several other relatives.

Clifford Junior Bierman, 84, Altus, died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Plantation Village Nursing Home in Altus. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. George Lupton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

He was born on January 21, 1923 in Centralia, Illinois to Cleave and Catherine (Rubenacker) Bierman. He graduated from High School, joined the U.S. Navy and became a medic during WWII . He serving his country from 1942 to 1950 and earned the WWII Medal, the American Campaign and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medals. He married Della June Cunningham on August 3, 1995 in Vernon, Texas. He retired from General Motors in California. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and was very civic minded. He loved watching birds, doing yard work, growing orchids, and collecting coins and stamps.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, and a brother, Kenneth Bierman. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Doris and Donald Jouett of Altus; three grandchildren, Debora Jouett-Cloyde and husband, Shane of Bixby, OK; David Jouett and wife Sabra of Tulsa, OK; Dawn Meyer and husband, Dan of Blair, OK; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; his Grace United Church family as well as many friends and neighbors.

Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Building Fund or the charity of your choice. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Della June Bierman, 81, Altus, died Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. George Lupton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

She was born on June 14, 1924 in Robstown, Texas to Robert B. and Mary E. (Collier) Cunningham. She attended school in Port Arthur, Texas. She married Mordis Harvey Barnes in 1940. He preceded her in death in 1961. She later married Martin Branan in 1964. They were married for 15 years. She married Clifford J. Bierman on August 3, 1995 in Vernon, Texas. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She served as volunteer to many in need and had worked with hospice. She worked for many years with her daughter and son-in-law Doris and Don Jouett at Confectionately Yours. She had also worked for several years at Kincannon Funeral Home where she was known and loved as “June Bug”. She was of the Methodist Faith and was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, yard work, birds and reading.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son Robert H. Barnes; her sister Mabel Bailey and her three brothers Carl, Odis and John Cunningham. She is survived by her husband of the home Clifford Bierman; her daughter and son-in-law Doris and Don Jouett of Altus; her brother Lonnie Cunningham of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren Debora Jouett of Tulsa, Ok; David Jouett and wife Sabra of Tulsa, Ok; Dawn Meyer and husband Dan of Blair, Ok; seven great grandchildren Keith Morris and wife Lori of Nacogdoches, TX; Nicholas Morris and wife Cassandra of Altus; Alex Jouett of Tulsa, Ok; Jesse Meyer of Blair, Ok; Lynda Beth Daniel of Tulsa, Ok; Austin Jouett of Tulsa, Ok; two great great grandchildren Bailey and Chance Cusher of Altus, Oklahoma and many friends and neighbors. On line tribute to the family may be sent to www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

J. Dean Blackstone, 94, formerly of Altus, died Sunday, November 12, 2006 at St. Simeon’s Episcopal Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Rev. David Player officiating.

He was born on July 20, 1912 in Hess, Oklahoma to Emory S. and Pinkie A. (Moody) Blackstone. He graduated from high school in Warren, Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1944 until 1946. He married Martha Dee Shields on June 29, 1939 in Hobart, Oklahoma. Following the death of his wife in 1975 he married Virginia Bradley in Altus , Oklahoma. Mr. Blackstone retired in 1976 following a 28 year career as Chief Engineer for Construction Management at Altus Air Force Base. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus and was a 32^nd Degree Mason, having been a member for almost 70 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, traveling, TV sports and visiting with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Dee; second wife Virginia and two brothers Kenneth “Red” Blackstone and Ferris E. “Blackie” Blackstone. He is survived by a daughter Susan Neely and husband Joe of Tulsa, Ok; a son Tom Blackstone and wife Susan of Albuquerque, N.M. and 2 grandchildren, Clark and Mitch Neely of Tulsa.

Mona Frances Blain Blanscet, 54, Mangum, died Wednesday evening, December 26, 2007 at her home following a long, hard battle with cancer. Private family services will be held at a later date. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

She was born on September 14, 1953 in Mangum, Oklahoma to Rufus Murry and Nova Lydia (Key) Blain. She attended Centralvue and Duke schools. She married James Alfred Blanscet on February 18, 1972. To this union was born one son, James Frank.

She was a cook and drove a school bus at Raiden School. She had also worked at the Flying J Truck Stop in Sayre, Oklahoma. She enjoyed time spent with her family. She also loved collecting figurines of angels and painting them.

Mona was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Alan and James (Jim) Blain; two nephews, Richard Alan Blain and Joseph McMaster.

She is survived by a son, Frank Blanscet and wife Ann of Amarillo, TX; three sisters, Mary Watkins and husband Bill, Helen Aebischer both of Mangum, OK; Carol McMaster and husband Larry of Gettysburg, PA; five brothers, Bill Blain of Granite, OK, Buford Blain and wife Wanda of Lone Wolf, OK, Kirk Blain and Carmen Knight of Crowder, OK, Wylie Blain and wife Gloria, and Richard Blain of Mangum, OK; a sister-in-law, Margaret Blain of Monahans, TX; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Luther Fredrick (Fred) Bledsoe, 72, went home to be with the Lord October 13, 2008 in Altus, OK. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, October 16, 2008, at the Landmark Baptist Church in Blair, OK with Rev. S.K. Robinson officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Burkburnett, Texas with full Military Honors under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

Luther Fredrick Bledsoe was born July 20, 1936, in Blanchard, OK to Oscar Homer and Anne Rea (Eades) Bledsoe. He joined the United States Air Force on January 3, 1954. His medals and commendations included the AFLSA with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters; the AFGCM with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters; the Vietnam Service Medal; the Vietnam Cross w/Palm and the Air Force Commendation Medal. He was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant on November 30, 1974. He had attained an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Personnel Management from Cook County College in May of 1973. He married Elisabeth (Lisa) Hoffmann on April 15, 1956 in Ludwigshafen, Germany. She preceded him in death on November 27, 1977. He married Mary F. Swafford – Hand on July 1, l978 in Talladega, AL. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and working on guns.

Luther is preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Jessie; Bill; Cleatis; Don; J.D. Merion and one sister, Opal.

He is survived and dearly missed by his wife, Mary, of the home; his two daughters, Lisa Dulworth and husband Bud from Randlett, OK.; Debbie Thomason and husband Rich from Elgin, OK.; four sons, Vince Bledsoe and wife Timi of Altus; Mike Bledsoe and wife Kimberly of Devol, OK.; Mark Bledsoe of Arlington, TX.; and Rick Hand and wife Lynn of Altus; two sisters, Gene Sabine of Garland, TX.and Birthena Lawson and husband Larry of Sacramento, Calif.; fifteen grandchildren; Jason Adams, Jared Adams, Nona Laminack, Jerry Gardner, Eddie Gardner, Denia Fotenopulos, Ashley Bledsoe, Abby Bledsoe, John Bledsoe, Elisabeth Bledsoe, Anna Bledsoe, Trevor Bledsoe, Tate Bledsoe, Tanner Bledsoe, and Tyler Johnson, two great grandchildren; Jace Adams and Madison Gardner and many friends.

The Bledsoe Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home in Altus, OK.

Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to: Landmark Baptist Church PO Box 832 Blair, OK 73526

Hubert S. Bonds, Sr., 86, of Altus, OK died Friday, July 28, 2006 at Canadian Regional Valley Hospital in Yukon, OK. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Rev. Eugene Foreman officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery, Veterans Section, under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

Hubert S. Bonds, Sr. was born February 24, 1920 at Prairie Hill, OK to Clinton C. and Utoka (Mitchell) Bonds. He attended school in Prairie Hill and shortly after finishing school worked for Peden’s Tin Shop. He then headed west to California where he worked in the shipyards until he was drafted into the U.S. Army/Air Corps 15 July 1942. After receiving a medically certified honorable discharge from the military in February of 1943 he returned to work in the shipyards in California.

He returned to Altus later in 1943 and was employed by Kimball-Childress Grocery Wholesalers as well as Lawrence & Kimbrough Altus Wholesale. In June of 1953 he began a career with the Department of Civil Service at Altus Air Force Base, working in the field of “Storage and Issue”, until his retirement in 1968. After his retirement from Civil Service he worked for Jackson County, District One for nine years, retiring in 1977. His parents and one brother, Howard Bonds, preceded Mr. Bonds in death.

He is survived by two sons, Butch Bonds of Altus, OK; Gary Bonds and wife Cindy of Yukon, OK; two daughters, Delores Smith and husband Charles of Donia, TX; Virginia Boyd of Chickasha, OK; one brother, Felix Bonds of Holliday, Utah; one sister, Pauline Eccles of Heber Springs, AR; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Pearlie Mae Booker, 66, Altus, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at Southwest Medical Center in Lawton, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

She was born on September 22, 1940 in Altus, Oklahoma to Louis and Essie Mae (Jefferson) High. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959. She married Rayfus Booker on May 2, 1972 in Vernon, Texas. She was a homemaker who loved her family and her church. She was a member of the Spirit of the Lord International Church. She enjoyed the church choir, working on the Church Mission Committee and cooking for her family and church family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Yolanda Fuller, and six brothers.

She is survived by her husband Rayfus Booker of the home in Altus; two daughters, Cynthia Turner of Altus; Dorothy Raye Booker of Altus; two sons, William Turner, Jr. and wife Lula Mae of Stone Mountain, Georgia; Edward Turner of Hodgens, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren and many friends.

Terry Dwane Bowen, 51, Altus, died Friday, September 28, 2007 in a vehicular accident near Pampa, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Moore officiating.

Terry was born on January 7, 1956 in Altus, Oklahoma to Dwane and Mary (Dark) Bowen. He attended Altus Schools and graduated from Altus High School in 1974. He participated in Varsity football, wrestling, and excelled in speech classes. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Altus.

Terry joined the United States Air Force, following High School, where he served for four years. While at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas he met and married Kathy Allred. To this union two children were born, Brett and Kristen. In 1987 he married Ginger McNeill. Following his commitment to the Air Force, Terry was involved in the insurance and real estate business in Altus for several years. He also worked in the trucking industry for several years. He was presently working as an Oil Field Well Logging Engineer which he really enjoyed.

He is survived by his parents, Dwane and Mary Bowen of Altus; wife Ginger of Altus; son Brett of Altus, OK; daughter Kristen Harris and husband Dallas of Fayetteville, AR; brother Clint Bowen and wife Michelle of Altus, OK; two nieces Amanda Bowen of Altus, OK; Angela Rencher and husband Glen of Altus, OK; great nephew Slade Bowen and great niece Kaydence Bowen, both of Altus, OK; stepson Danny Demos of Amarillo, TX; two step grandchildren Cheyenne and Danille Demos of Altus, OK; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

The Bowen Family will greet friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Myrtle Virginia Boyer, 97 passed away Sunday, October 12 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Charles Stewart officiating. Interment to follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

Myrtle Virginia Gable was born March 30, 1911 to G.W. and Helan (Herod) Gable at Berwin, Oklahoma. She married David Lee Boyer October 10, 1931 at Berwin, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1985. She began her teaching career in Leedy, Oklahoma; followed by Snyder, OK; Balko, OK; Seiling, OK; Duke, OK and finally in 1985 ending her thirty six year career teaching at the Sunset Elementary School in Altus, OK. She was a member of the Business and Professional Womens Organization, as well as holding all offices, including President in 1970. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, Red Hat Ladies, and was named the Kiwanis Club’s Mother of the Year in 1996. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; a sister, Etta Kerr and twelve other brothers and sisters.

She is survived by one son, David Henry Boyer and wife Eleanora of Bedford, Texas; two grandchildren, Gena Gayle Foster and husband Gary of North Richland Hills, Texas; Gayla Jean Snell and husband Brian of Lewisville, TX; three great-grandchildren; Misty Dawn Venters and husband Scott of Brooklyn, NY; Gregory Drew Foster and Mandy Nicole Foster both of N. Richland Hills, TX.

The Boyer Family has requested memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church, 317 N. Main, Altus, Ok. 73521. Online memorials may be sent to www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Linda FE Bowin Jefferson, 50, Altus, OK died Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. A memorial services will be held at Kincannon Funeral Home.

Linda was the daughter of Edgar A. Krueger of Edinburg, TX and Esther Tina Aranda of Altus, OK. She attended schools in San Antonio, TX, Walters, OK, and Altus, OK. She enjoyed cooking, reading listening to music and loved to travel. She especially loved the three years living in Honduras, Central America and her trips to Niagara Falls. Linda married Donald Jefferson March of 2006. She worked as a health care provided.

She was preceded in death by her natural birth mother, Beatrice Aurora Hernandez; her second husband, Thomas Bowin; five brothers Jose Angel Orosco, Eliodoro Orosco, Eleazay Orosco, Armando Orosco, and Johnny Hernandez. She is survived by her husband Donald Ray Jefferson of Oklahoma City, OK; her first husband Salvador DeLoera of Wichita, KS; her parents Edgar Krueger and Ester Aranda; three sons, Sal DeLoera of San Antonio, TX, Cory Bowin of San Antonio, TX , Shane Bowin of Wichita, KS; one daughter Amoreena Christina Rimbler of Winder, GA. Her surviving siblings are David A Krueger and wife Susan of San Antonio, TX, John Krueger of Altus, Rosalind Jan Garcia of San Angelo, TX, Douglas Chandler Krueger, David C. Krueger and Daniel Krueger all of Edinburg, TX, Jesse Orosco and wife Betty, San Antonio, TX, David Raymond Orosco and wife Maria, Jose Alberto Orosco and wife Maria all of Michigan, Jose O Vardes and wife Jody of Michigan, Carlos Casarez and wife Gene of New York, San Juanita Elia Salinast of Killen, TX, Mare Ruth Lopez and husband Ernest of Edroy, TX, Bertha Salinas of Refugio, TX, and numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and a host of friends.

Edna Earl (Bruce) Brewer, 87, of Blair, died Tuesday evening, July 10, 2007 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Blair with Rev. Randy Mitchell and Roy McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow at the Blair Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

She was born March 27, 1920 in Caney, Oklahoma to John and Birdie Bruce. She grew up and went to school in Wellington, Texas. She was the middle child between five brothers and six sisters. At a church social, Edna met her husband, J.W. Brewer, and they were married on her seventeenth birthday.

In 1946, they bought a farm in Blair where they raised their four daughters. In addition to working along side her husband on the farm, she also worked at the Blair School cafeteria and in the kitchen of the Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus.

An active member of the First Baptist Church in Blair, she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir for many years. She loved to cook and bake for her family. Her apple pie and homemade biscuits were the delight of family gatherings.

She was preceded in death by her parents and all of her eleven brothers and sisters, as well as her husband and daughter, Janet Struckman. She is survived by her daughters, JoAnn Carson and husband David of Blair, Carolyn Keen and husband Fred of Charleston, WV, and Sandy Farrill and husband Todd of Albuquerque, NM. Ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren also survive her.

The most important thing in her life was to love the Lord God with all her heart, mind, and soul and to impart that love to her children. She was the best example of a Proverbs 31 woman. (Prov. 31:28) “Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”

The family will host friends for visitation Friday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Kincannon Funeral Home in Altus.

Pauline Briscoe, 81, Olustee, died Wednesday April 6, 2005 at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at the Hess Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.

Pauline was born August 18, 1923 in Hollis, OK to Dee Franklin and Elvie (Thompson) Sloan. Pauline started school at O.M. near Hollis and then moved to Round Timber Ranch for a year. She was a graduate of Southside High school and later moved to the Hess community. She met and married Lester Briscoe on October 12, 1940 in Mangum Oklahoma. To this union, two sons were born. They lived in the Hess community until 1976 when they moved to Olustee. She worked tirelessly as a homemaker and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She kept an immaculate house and enjoyed raising flowers. The Bible was her number one interest. She was a member of the Olustee Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Briscoe; her son, Jimmie Lester Briscoe; her parents; two brothers, Clyde Sloan and Claude Sloan and a sister, Lorene Roudebush. She is survived by her son, Larry Briscoe of Quinlan, TX; five grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and many friends. Please make tributes at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Terry Ann Brogdon, 63, Altus, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at her home. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Kincannon Funeral Home.

She was born on February 19, 1945 in Fort Worth, Texas to Leo and Jerry (Oglesby) Bolster. She graduated from Roswell High School in Roswell, New Mexico and continued her education at Colorado Women’s College in Denver, Colorado.

She married James E. Brogdon on December 31, 1970 at McCord Air Force Base in Washington. She was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family.

Terry was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus and the Phi Beta Kappa Sorority. She enjoyed cooking, reading, camping, cats and traveling.

She is survived by her husband Jim of Altus, OK; her mother Jerry Miller; her mother-in-law Geniveve Brogdon; three daughters, Lisa Dawn Anglin, Franklin, TN; Monica Lynn Jean and husband Brian of Los Alamos, NM; Nikki Ann Brogdon of Altus; three sons, Scott Comb Atlanta, Ga; David Brogdon and wife Crystal of Paragould, AR; Matt Brogdon and wife Maria of San Diego, CA; a brother and a sister, Ross and Betsy Bolster, both of Sacramento, CA; eleven grandchildren, Ann Marie, Sydney, Baily, Will, Jacob, Patrick, Olivia, Benjamin, Mina, Jagger Dillon, Taine and many friends.

Charlie “Hoss” Brooks, 70, died Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Kincannon Memorial Chapel. Burial with full military honors will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

Charlie Brooks was born August 4, 1937 to George and Mary (Grant) Brooks in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in Altus in 1955. In 1973, he married Ollie Mae O’quinn in Vernon, Texas. He worked for years at Copeland Brothers Gulf Station on North Main. Then became a mechanic at Wilmes and retired in 2000. He was in the United States Army Reserves and retired after 30 years of service. Charlie was a member of the St. John’s Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed tinkering on cars, taking care of his family and spending time with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ollie Mae, one brother, Jack Brooks, and one grandson Jawon Brooks.

He is survived by three sons Alphonso Brooks of Dallas, TX, Tomma Brooks of Dallas, TX, Terry Crowley of Altus, OK; one step-son David Cooper and wife Willie Mae of Altus, OK; three step-daughters Shirley Cooper of Lawton, OK , Delisa Cooper of Altus, OK, Joann Cooper of Washington, D.C.; three sisters Daisy Fox and husband Charles of Queens, N.Y. , Wilma Trotter and husband Aaron of Electra, TX, Ruby McClellon and husband Wendell of Altus, OK; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other friends and relatives. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Cleo P. Brown, 84, of Oklahoma City, died Saturday morning, July 21, 2007 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2007 at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

Cleo Brown was born November 20, 1922 in Springer, Oklahoma to James Eli and Caldonia (Rexroat) Pierce. She married Harry Burl Brown “Junior” on June 6, 1949 in Amarillo, TX and to this union three children were born. She worked diligently as a homemaker all through her life, and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and canning her own harvest for her family. She loved to spend time with family and friends. Mrs. Brown attended church most recently at the Hefner Mansions in Oklahoma City, graciously provided by the Harvest Hills Baptist Church.

Cleo was preceded in death by her parents, her much loved husband Junior Brown, two sisters, and six brothers. She is survived by her children: La Joy Ratliff, of Yukon, OK; John Brown of Oklahoma City, OK; and Lynette O’Neal of Garland, TX: Seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, who will dearly miss her.

George David Brown, 61, of Blair died July 16, 2008 in Quanah, Texas. Funeral services for Mr. Brown will be 10:00 a.m. Friday morning, July 18, 2008 at Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow the services at 3:00 p.m. at the Petrolia City Cemetery, Petrolia, Texas with Mike Priddy officiating under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

George was born May 31, 1947 to Jeff and Ella Mae (Boyd) Brown in Byers, Texas. He attended high school in Van Alstyne, Texas. He joined the United States Army in January of 1965 and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in January of 1968 as a Specialist, E-4. He was a member of the Blair Church of Christ. He was a contractor by trade and built metal buildings and houses. He enjoyed his work, hunting, collecting guns, but most of all he loved to spend time with the kids. He was “their favorite uncle.”

He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Brown; two sisters, Helen Burris and Doris Brown.

George is survived by his mother, of Blair, OK; three sisters, Mary Blazek of Gainesville, TX, Martha Littlejohn and husband Charles of Stilwell, OK, Diane Vig and husband Charlie of Altus, OK; three brothers, Joe Brown of Lafayette, LA, Paul Brown and wife Sandy of Quanah, TX, Bobby Burris and wife Carolyn of Wichita Falls, TX , many nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Online tributes may be sent to www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

James Bruce, 77, Altus passed away, Monday, December 31, 2007 at English Village Nursing Home. Services will be held on Friday, at 2:00 pm, at Kincannon Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ed Porter and Reverend Charles Stroud officiating. Burial will be at the Olustee Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

Mr. Bruce was born to Robert Rando and Kate Vera (Miller) Bruce on October 27, 1930. He attended and graduated from Olustee High School in 1948. James served in the army at the rank of Tech Sgt. He married Kathryn Fry on May 25, 1956 in Mid West City, Oklahoma. He was a longtime member of the Heritage Oaks Church of the Nazarene in Duncan, Oklahoma where he served as an usher. James worked as District and Regional Manager for the NL Acme Tool Co. for 26 years, retiring in 1985. After retirement he enjoyed restoring antiques and playing golf.

James is preceded in death by his parent, one brother, Bobby Bruce and one sister Virginia Hatton.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, of the home; two sons, Steven Bruce and wife Cyndie of Elk City, OK and Randy Bruce and his wife Lynda of Altus, OK; sisters, Reba Drury and husband LaWayne of Olustee, OK and Ramona Gramling and husband Leo of Newcastle, OK; sister-in-law, Emma Loy Bruce of Olustee, OK; three grandchildren, Jaymi Rooks and her husband Mathew of Wilkesborough, NC, Sara Pitts and her husband Robert of Altus, OK, and Jessica Bruce of Elk City, OK; and three great grandchildren, Brailee Rooks, Lailyn Rooks and Carl Wayne Pitts. Online tributes @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com

Myra Lucille Burleson passed away peacefully after a long illness at her Altus home on May 18, 2006. Myra was born on November 26, 1919 and grew up in St. Louis, MO. After graduating from Kirkland High School in St. Louis, she attended business college and worked after graduation until she married the only man she ever loved, her husband of sixty-two years, Aaron C. Burleson.

In 1942, after being activated for World War II, Myra met her future husband while he was in Army Air Corps pilot training at Parks Air College, East St. Louis, Mo. Cadet Burleson completed his training at Pampa Air Field and married Myra immediately after graduation on April 15, 1944. Myra returned home to St. Louis until Lt. Burleson returned home from World War II. While she lovingly raised their three children Barbara, Chris and Debbie; Myra assumed her new role as an officer’s wife with the same enthusiasm, support and grace which she maintained the thirty plus years her husband was in the U.S. Air Force.

The Burleson’s lived in the Washington D.C. area for sixteen years where Col. Burleson was assigned to the Office of the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force where his duties required that he set up flights for the President, foreign Heads of State, Cabinet Members, Senators and Congressmen. This position afforded Myra the opportunity to experience a truly rewarding and unique social life. In 1970, Col. Burleson was assigned to Altus AFB as Vice-Commander and Base Commander until his retirement in 1974. Myra built their retirement home in Heritage Estates where they have lived for thirty-two active years. Even though retired from the Air Force, Myra continued to support her husband as he became Director of Military Development for Altus with her same enthusiasm and entertained many military visitors to Altus.

In addition to her role as a military wife, Myra loved to sew and tailored many of her own clothes, she became a china painter, and enjoyed handwork and cooking. She especially enjoyed traveling the world and OU football, both of which she enjoyed with her husband at her side. The greatest love of her life was her husband of sixty plus years and also her family and friends and her church, Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She was an active member of many officer’s wives clubs, bridge clubs, and the Clonian Club.

After 2002 she required around-the-clock caregivers whose dedication and service to Myra made them truly 'part of the family.' A team of caregivers was required, led Dr. Joe Leverett and Gracie Ramirez of Mangum. In addition, she received excellent and compassionate care from, among others, Trinity Hospice.

Myra is survived by her husband, Aaron C. Burleson, and one son, two daughters, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: Chris Burleson and his wife, Jolly, of Norman and their daughter Tiffany, Barbara Burleson, of Altus and her children Charles L. “Chad” McLawhorn, III and his wife Tracy of Oklahoma City, and Melissa McLawhorn Houston and husband Ben of Norman their sons, Robert Aaron “Robby” and Matthew, Debbie Burleson, of Norman and her daughters, Katie Kahmann and her daughter, Julia of Oklahoma City, and Beth and Kelly Kahmann of Norman. Myra was preceded in death by her grandson, Aaron Christopher Burleson, her parents, Alex and Anne Hosch and her only sibling, Roslyn Berry of St. Louis.

Myra lived her life with grace, wit, laughter, thoughtfulness and love. She will be affectionately remembered as a wonderful wife, a loving mother, a caring grandmother, a thoughtful friend, a gracious hostess and an exceptional spirit. She will be missed by all those who were blessed to have Myra touch their lives.

A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 1500 Falcon Rd, Altus, OK with Fr. Joe Arledge officiating. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on 11:00 am on May 22, 2006 also at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Ft. Sill National Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Altus Air Force Base Officers Souses Club and the Altus Armed Services YMCA. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

George Busby, 66, Altus, died Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Plantation Village Nursing Center. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 10, 2006 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Bobby Henry and Trevor Cox officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.

George Albert Busby was born August 27, 1939 in Idabell, OK to Duey and Lula (Jennings) Busby. He married Florene Davis on June 27, 1977 in Altus, OK. He worked as a welder and in general maintenance for many years. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors, especially fishing where he made his own bait. He was a member of the Thomas St. Church of Christ in Altus.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Florene of the home; two daughters, Carolyn Sue Davovlt, Altus, OK, Melinda Mozelle Hunt and husband, Joseph of Comanche, TX; two sons, Kevin Evans of Deleon, TX. and Albert B. Busby and wife , Barbara Ann of Olustee, OK. He is also survived by one sister, Carolyn M. Jones and husband, David of Melbourne, AR.; four brothers, Duey JR Busby and wife, Thelma of Dallas, TX, Jesse Lee Busby and wife, Mary Ruth of Altus, OK, James R. Busby of Altus, OK, and Melvin Randolph Busby of Pampa, TX. Mr. Busby is survived by six grandchildren, Bobby Lee Davovlt, Matthew Busby, Joyce Ann Wallingford, Kyle Dylan Hunt, George Albert Garrett Busby, and Christian Blake Hunt , and several nieces and nephews.

The Busby Family will receive friends at the Kincannon Funeral Home on Friday, June 9, 2006 from 6-8 P.M. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Gladys Vera Bynum, 100, longtime resident of Eldorado, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis, Oklahoma. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2007 at the Eldorado Cemetery with Pete Wylie and Bill Osborne officiating, under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

She was born on September 14, 1906 in Eldorado, Oklahoma to Tom B. and Winnie (Curtsinger) Leese. She married Charlie D. Bynum on December 9, 1923 at Quanah, Texas. She enjoyed sewing, singing, dancing and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charlie, two brothers, and one sister. She is survived by several nieces, a nephew, and many dear friends. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

Helen Ruth Byrd, 80, died Monday, April 17, 2006 at Plantation Village Nursing Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006 at the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.

She was born on February 12, 1926 in Eastview, Greer County, Oklahoma to W. F. and Minnie Pearl (Manning) Griffis. She graduated from Eastview High School. She continued her education at the Oklahoma College for Women and the University of Oklahoma. She married Benjamin C. Byrd, Jr. on December 1, 1945 at the University Church of Christ in Norman, Oklahoma. She enjoyed her career as a public accountant with her husband for many years in Altus. She was an auditor and was active with the production of the Miss Altus Pageant for many years. She was a long time member of the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ in Altus.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Benjamin C. Byrd, Jr,; a son, David Byrd; two brothers, Othel and Hubert Griffis; a sister, Willa Mae Griffis; two brothers-in-law, Melvin McDonald and Wilburnsw Hood; and two sisters-in-law, Louise Griffis and Emma Jean Griffis. She is survived by three sons, Benjamin C. Byrd III and partner Terry Carter of Naples, Florida; C. Paul Byrd and wife Dr. Darlene Byrd of Silver Springs, Maryland; Tim Byrd and wife Lisa of Altus, Oklahoma; two sisters, Juanita Hood of Willow, Oklahoma; Bonita McDonald of Odessa, Texas; a brother, Morris Griffis of Willow, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Christopher and Cameron Bryd of Silver Springs, Maryland; Drew, Kelsey and Zoe Byrd of Altus, Oklahoma and many friends. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.