Elwanda Cotney-Jennings
Elwanda Cotney-Jennings, 78, long time Altus resident, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2007 at the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ with Tom Bailey officiating. Funeral and cremation services are being provided by Kincannon Funeral Home.
Elwanda was born on June 21, 1929 to Herbert and Willie (Brown) Street in Washita County, Oklahoma. She graduated from Retrop High School in 1947. She married John Cotney in May of 1949 at the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ in Altus. He preceded her in death in November of 1978. She worked for Southwestern Bell for over 30 years retiring in 1980. She married Sam Jennings in June of 1994 at the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ in Altus. He preceded her in death in March of 1999. She donated to many charities including Tipton’s Children’s Home and the Westview Boy’s Home. She enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with family and friends and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands John Cotney and Sam Jennings and a brother Jim Street.
She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Box and husband Mark of Mangum, Ok; Annette Bennight and husband Mark of Altus; two sons, Mark Cotney and wife Carol of Tampa, Fl.; Kent Cotney of Altus; eight grandchildren, Rhett Box and wife Leslie of Anna, Tx; Ryan Box and wife Adreanne of Davis, Ok; Reade Box and wife Sara of Mangum, Ok; Angela and Caylee Cotney of Tampa, Fl.; Lexie Cotney of Altus; Jeremy Bennight and wife Josey of Elk City, Ok; Lindsey Bennight of Altus; eight great grandchildren and many friends.
Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Hazel Jepsen
Hazel Jepsen, 89, Altus, died Saturday, August 12, 2006 at English Village Nursing Home. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 15 / 16 2006 at the Victory Cemetery with Les Banks officiating. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on June 18, 1917 near Victory in Jackson County, Oklahoma to John J. and Annie Mae (Weaver) Bush. She graduated from Victory High School in 1935. She married Hans Jepsen II in 1946 in California. She lived most of her life on the family farm a half mile south of the Olustee Y off of highway 62 West of Altus. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four sisters, Laneta, Beulah, Maude and Rebecca Trudy; five brothers, John, Jim, Harold, Tam and Ted Bush. She is survived by her son Hans “Skipper” Jepsen, III; a brother and sister-in-law, Calvin and Sue Bush of Corpus Christi, Texas and several nieces and nephews.
Josefina Jimenez
Josefina Jimenez, 83, Altus, died Friday, November 30, 2007 at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date. She was born on June 8, 1924 in Millersview, Texas to Jose Maria and Theodosa (Castellon) Gonzales. She attended school in Millersview, Texas. She married Raul Riojas Jimenez on February 1, 1947 at St. Joseph’s Church in Del Rio, Texas. To this union ten children were born. She spent most of her time taking care of the household and her children. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, being outdoors and traveling. She also enjoyed cooking and was well known for her tamales.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Rafaela G. Alber; two brothers, Augustine Gonzalez and Theodore Gonzales.
She is survived by seven daughters, Syliva Rebravich and husband Art of California; Mary Ann Linares and husband John of Altus, Ok; Margarita Sequera and husband Ernesto of Abilene, Tx; Patsy Henry of Altus, Ok; Grace Lebron and husband Frank of San Antonio, Tx; Gracie Hardisty and husband Glenn of Abilene, Tx; Isabell Walker of Springfield, Mo; three sons, Raul Jiminez, Jr. and wife Val of Altus, Ok; Joe Jimenez and wife Terri of Oklahoma City, Ok; Edward Jimenez of Altus, Ok; ex-daughter-in-law, Dominga Jimenez of Altus, Ok; twenty one grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and many friends. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
John T. “Jay” Johnston
John T. “Jay” Johnston, 86, Elmer, died Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Elmer United Methodist Church with Lynn Rudd officiating.
John T. Johnston was born on September 20, 1920 in Portales, New Mexico, to George Edwin and Lillie Myrtle (Martin) Johnston. He graduated from Portales High School. In the 1960’s he designed the front nine holes of the Alto Golf and Country Club in Ruidoso, New Mexico. In the 1970’s he was Mayor of Capitan, New Mexico and was instrumental in getting Smokey The Bear returned to the Lincoln National Forest from Washington. He was a self-employed trucker for many years. He was a member of the Elmer United Methodist Church and the Yeldell Masonic Lodge #196 where he was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rites Mason. John loved working in his pecan orchard, working in his garden, fishing anytime he got the chance and visiting with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy; son, Duane; five brothers; Edwin, Bill, Woody, Jim and Bobby, and one grandson, August Duane.
John is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Glenda Johnston of Elmer, Oklahoma; one grandson, Bobby Johnston of Midwest City, Ok; granddaughter, Desiree and husband Daryl Deike of Alvarado, Texas; granddaughter Dorothy and husband Stanley Young of Arlington, Texas; four step-grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, thirteen step-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and good friends.
Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Ralph D. Jones
Ralph D. Jones, 84, Eldorado, died Monday, May 1, 2006. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at the Eldorado Cemetery with Rev. Pete Wylie officiating. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born on September 16, 1921 to Arthur L. and Sue (Daniel) Jones in Eldorado, Oklahoma. He graduated from Eldorado High School. He married Sybil Cude on August 16, 1940. He married Hazel L. Farmer on August 5, 1982 in Altus, Oklahoma. He farmed all his life on the family farm Southwest of Eldorado. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eldorado. He enjoyed reading, farming and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Raymond and Weldon Jones; one sister Wilda and two brothers-in-law Bill Boyd and Terrell “Son” Hunter. He is survived by one daughter Karen Janelle Stroud of Amarillo, Texas; one son Darrell Wayne Jones and wife Linda of Yukon, Oklahoma; two sisters Gwen Boyd of Houston, Texas; Annetta Hunter of Quanah, Texas; four grandchildren, Justin and Melissa Stroud of Amarillo, TX; Daryl Jones of Mustang, Ok; Steve Jones and wife Rene of Mustang, Ok; Jamie Jones of Oklahoma City, Ok; six great grandchildren, Tanner and Zachary Jones; Dylan Jones; Megan Smith; Toby and Bailey Stroud and many friends. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Ruby C. Jones
Ruby C. Jones, 95, of Blair, Oklahoma, died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Tamarack Retirement Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Jones officiating. Burial will follow services at the Blair Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on August 15, 1912 in Caddo, Oklahoma to Andrew B. and Millie (Crowley) Howard. She attended school in Bryan County, Oklahoma. She married Hollie Jones on October 8, 1927 in Caddo, Oklahoma and he preceded her in death on November 4, 1978. She was a homemaker who tended to her children’s needs and enjoyed working with her husband in their custom harvesting business. She was a member of the Blair First Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, especially chocolate and cocoanut pies, and was particularly noted for her extra good tasting fried chicken. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening, growing flowers, working in the yard and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Hollie and a brother.
She is survived by two daughters, Cleta Biddy and husband Glen of Altus, OK; Brenda Schultz and husband Al of Magnolia, TX; two sons, R.D. “Casey” Jones and wife Darlene of Blair, OK; Kenneth LaRoy Jones and wife Barbara of Moore, OK; two sisters, Hazel Naylor of Purcell, OK; Lucille Wenzel and husband Harvey of Chickasha, OK; ten grandchildren, Donita Beers and husband Mark of Blair, OK; Jenee Armstrong and husband Fred of Blair, OK; Renee Ashley of Norman, OK; Cheryl Woosley and husband Bill of Moore, OK; David Jones of Abilene, TX; Connie Barnes of Lander, WY; Tammy Beaty of Wichita Falls, TX; Steve Biddy and wife Jodie of Thomas, OK; Tonya Watkins and husband Erick of Shepherd, TX; Sheri Vargas and husband Chester of Magnolia, TX; twenty four great grandchildren; thirteen great great grandchildren and many friends.
Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Marvlynn Jordan
Marvlynn Jordan, 65, Lone Wolf, OK, died Saturday April 1, 2006 at the Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. Memorial Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 8, 2006 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Rev. Randy Mitchell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Marvlynn Winters was born August 21, 1940 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Marvin and Elizabeth Lucille (Door) Winters. She married Gary Jordan of April 16, 1989 in Denton, TX. Marvlynn loved animals, especially raising mini horses. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and growing roses.
Her parents, Marvin and Elizabeth Lucille, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Gary Jordan of Lone Wolf, OK; her daughter, Dawn Langham and husband Ron of Lone Wolf, OK; her son, Cliff Fennell of Hobart, OK; her brother, Jim Winters and wife Betty of Houston, TX; six grandchildren, April, Jason, Jesse, Elizabeth, Amanda and Daniel and three great grandchildren, Aerial, Gracie and Conner. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.