Betty Jane Waldroop
Betty Jane Waldroop, 82, of Salina, OK and formerly of Altus, passed away Thursday November 17, 2005 in her home. Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at the Navajo Cemetery with Bill Osborne officiating. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Betty was born in St. Joseph, MO to George Garland and Blanche Leola (Coquener) Kreder. They moved to Pasadena, CA in 1938 where she met Lee Roy. They were married in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 18, 1938. Lee Roy and Betty moved back to Oklahoma and started working for F.W. Woolworth in Altus. She worked there for eight years. Due to illness, she quit. In 1973, she started working for J.C. Penney, where she worked for more than twenty years until retirement. She then became a housewife.
Her husband, Lee Roy; her parents, grandparents and two sons preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Garland Lee Roy Waldroop; her daughters, Mary Stephenson and husband Larry and Gayla Richardson and husband Ronnie; ten grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and a host of friends.
John Wesley Walker
Dr. John Wesley Walker was born on February 3, 1928, in Sayre, Oklahoma, and went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on February 23, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents William Lee & Virginia Lee Walker, and his granddaughter Serene Nichole Clinchy. Dr. Walker attended The University of California at Berkley at the age of 16 and joined the U. S. Navy in February 1946 from which he was honorably discharged as a pharmacist mate 3 in February 1948. After his military service he attended and later graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Chemistry and Spanish. Upon graduation he was accepted into and attended The University of Texas Medical School obtaining a PHD in Medicine. After graduation, he married his wife of fifty years, Mary Ayleen Little and from this marriage raised five children. Dr. John and Ayleen moved to Altus in 1956 and joined Altus Medical Clinic where he practiced family medicine until his retirement in 1986. She preceded him in death in 2003 and he is survived by: Michael Walker and his wife Charlene of Edmond; David Walker and his wife Tonya of Altus; John Walker II and his wife Cheryl of Altus; Tim Walker and his wife Jeanne of Altus; and Jeff Walker of Altus. He is also survived by: his sister Ginger McLaughlin of Claremont, California; his brother–in–law John Little and his wife Joy of Jacksonville, North Carolina; and his grandchildren Chris Dickerson & his wife Lisa of Edmond; Brandon Walker of Norman; Duece Walker; Trey Walker; Nick Walker, Cody Walker, Carly Walker, Whitney Lamb and husband Jonathon; Taylor Bunting, all of Altus, OK; and a great granddaughter Eden Dickerson, of Edmond.
Dr. John, as he was affectionately known, was well respected and loved for his compassion, gentle spirit, and his unwavering commitment to provide health care to all those in need for over 30 years. He leaves behind many dear friends, relatives and patients who he truly cared for. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Dr. John Walker Memorial Scholarship fund. There will be a vigil mass at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Monday, 26 February at 7:00 P.M. followed by a wake at the family home. The funeral mass is to be held at 11:00 Tuesday morning, 27 February at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with burial to follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. The family will have a celebration of life in the parish hall at Prince of Peace Catholic Church following the graveside service and all family and friends are invited to share their memories with the family.
Evelyn Jean Wallace
Evelyn Jean Wallace, 73, Yukon, OK, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 26, 2005 at the Trinity Baptist Church in Yukon, with Rev. Boyd Whitehead officiating. Funeral Services are scheduled for 4:00 P.M., Thursday, May 26, 2005 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Rev. Boyd Whitehead officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Evelyn Jean Harris was born July 15, 1931 to Jack and Derotha Robinson Harris in Delhi, OK. She married Harold Kenneth Wallace on January 1, 1948 in Oakridge, TN. To this union, three children were born. She worked tirelessly as a homemaker and was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved arts and crafts, especially painting and crocheting. She enjoyed calligraphy and playing the piano. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Altus for many years and more recently Trinity Baptist Church in Yukon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Kenneth Wallace; her parents, Jack and Derotha Harris, her sister Shirley Sue and brother, Jackie Harris.
She is survived by her children, Steve Wallace and wife Patty of St. Charles, MO, Sharon Moreau and husband Eric of Yukon, OK and Randy Wallace and wife Dana of Trabuco Canyon, CA; her sister, Lynda Crowl and husband Steve of Topeka, KS; six grandchildren, Kimberly Wallace, Aaron Moreau and wife Luta, Kelly Melton and husband Erik, Sean Wallace, Robert Wallace and Alec Wallace; three great grandchildren, Mattie Brooks, Mason Moreau and Ethan Melton; a niece, Ashlee Crowl and nephew, Spencer Crowl and a host of friends. Viewing will begin at 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the Kincannon Funeral Home. Please make tributes on line @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Ronald E. Wallace
Ronald E. Wallace, 60, Blair, died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the Blair First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Mitchell and Rev. Tyler McDowell officiating. Burial will follow at the Blair Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born on October 9, 1947 in Ft. Worth, Texas to U.V. and Opal V. (Terry) Wallace. He attended Diamond Hill School in Ft. Worth. Following school, he enlisted in the United States Army in August of 1968. He married Elaine Davis on January 3, 1970 in her parent’s home, Bubb and Wanda Davis, Northeast of Blair. He was honorably discharged from the Army as a Specialist 5 in July of 1971. Ronald then worked as an automotive mechanic with Young Automotive and Friendly Chevrolet in Dallas for about 7 years. He worked with his sister and brother-in-law in the C.B. Radio business in Hurst, Texas for about 2 years. Ronald and Elaine moved to Blair in February of 1980. He worked at AAFB Civil Service for 3 years and worked with his brother-in-law, Terry Winters, as an electrician from 1983 to 2000. He was self-employed as an electrician from 2000 to present. He was a member of the Blair First Baptist Church where he became Deacon in 2007. He had taught grades 4 through 6 Sunday School; helped in the Church Youth Department and had attended Falls Creek the last 4 years. He enjoyed fishing, building furniture and helping others.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Misty Michelle Wallace.
He is survived by his wife Elaine of Blair, Ok; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Bubb and Wanda Davis of Blair, Ok; a sister Virginia Taylor and husband Kent of Colleyville, Tx; sister-in-law Phyllis Winters of Blair, Ok; two brothers-in-law, Mike Davis and wife Shearl of Altus, Ok; Gene Davis and wife Kathleen of Blair, Ok; nieces Sheri Beasley and husband Chuck and their children of Allen, Tx; Laurie Ormiston and Crystal McDowell and their families; nephews Jason Taylor and wife Kelly and their children of Colleyville, Tx; Billy Davis, Jeffrey Winters and Mickey Davis and their families as well as many other friends.
The Wallace 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. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blair First Baptist Youth Fund or Misty Michelle Wallace Scholarship Fund at WOSC.
Norma Louise Warner
Norma Louise Warner, 87, Altus, passed away September 7, 2007 at her home. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 11 at the Altus City Cemetery with Bill Osborne officiating under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Norma Louise Pittman was born April 27, 1920 to William Zema and Beulah Elizabeth (Gavins) Pittman in Georgiana, Alabama. She attended school in Georgiana. After school she met and married Rhenus H. Warner, during his service in the Air Force they moved to Montana and later to Washington finally retiring in Altus in 1957. Norma was a homemaker, she loved to garden and cook, especially fried chicken and corn bread, another pastime enjoyed by Norma was playing Dominoes. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Altus.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers and three sisters. Norma is survived by her daughter Christina McMahon and her husband Lonnie of Altus, OK, several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Mark Warren
Mark Warren passed away on April 18, 2007 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was born in Muleshoe, Texas on July 26, 1959.
Mark lived in the Muleshoe and Littlefield, Texas area before moving to Altus, Oklahoma, and then later moving to Lawton, Oklahoma. Mark was a construction worker. He was especially proud of being a part of the TV show “Extreme Makeover” when the show came to Lawton to rebuild a home for a family.
Mark is survived by his father, Leon Warren of Muleshoe, Texas, his mother and step-father, Martha and Harlie Beale of Lubbock, Texas; his children Katrina Rojas of Littlefield, Texas, Mark Warren and wife Janet of Rockne, Texas, Danielle Biehle and husband Bryan of McDade, Texas, Andrea Warren of Austin, Texas, and Shelby Colee of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is also survived by his grandchildren Maeson, Matthew, and JJ Rojas of Littlefield, Texas, and Harlie Kay of Rockne, Texas; siblings, Kaye and Scott Smith of Altus, Oklahoma, Lon Dale Warren of Lubbock, Texas and Brad and Misty Warren of Ft. Worth, Texas.
Private services will be held by the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Orval R. Warren
Orval R. Warren, 85, of Altus, died Monday, September 11, 2006, at the English Village Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 14, 2006 at the Kincannon Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow services at the Victory Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Orval R. Warren was born on December 9, 1921 in Duke, Oklahoma to Barney and Bernice (Smalling) Warren. Orval graduated from Duke High School in 1940 and married Wilma Perryman on October 11, 1943 in Olustee, Oklahoma. He served in the U. S. Army from 1941 until 1945 during World War II attaining the rank of Tech Sergeant. The Warrens returned to the Duke, Oklahoma area to farm following Orval’s military service. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated in three years. He taught Vocational Agriculture in Ryan, Oklahoma from 1953 until 1957. He taught Vo Ag at Altus High School from 1957 until 1963. It was during this time that Orval returned to OSU to attain a Master’s Degree. The Warrens then moved to Anaheim, California where Orval continued teaching. While in California Orval attended Pepperdine University to gain accreditation as a school counselor. He was a Junior High Counselor until his retirement in 1978. The Warrens moved back to the Duke area where they farmed until retirement. Orval was a member of the Elm & Hudson Church of Christ in Altus and enjoyed spending winters fishing in South Texas with his wife Wilma and their friends.
Orval was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray and Glenn Warren; and one son, Mike Warren. He is survived by his wife, Wilma R. Warren of Altus, Ok; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bob Wells of Ketchum, Oklahoma; Judy Walter of Mohave Valley, AZ; one brother, Harold Warren and wife Arnola of Truth or Consequences, NM; four grandchildren, Brad Wells and wife Ilsa of Houston, Texas; Brian Wells and wife Mindy of Kansas City, Kansas; Nicky Homolka and husband Pete of Riverside, Ca; Susan Walter of St. Louis, Mo; six great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends.
Jimmy Hayes Wampler
Jimmy Hayes Wampler, 58, Duke, died Friday, January 28, 2005 at his home in Duke. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Duke with Rev. Roy Jaye officiating. Burial will follow services at the Fairmount Cemetery in Hollis under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born September 29, 1946 in Altus to Wilbur and Lillian (Christian) Wampler. He graduated from Duke High School and continued his education at Southwestern State College in Weatherford, Ok. and Southeastern University in Durant, Ok. He married Barbara McCallay on September 26, 1971 in Duke. He grew up in the grocery business with his father Wilbur and grandfather James Christian in Duke. He purchased the business, Wamp's Foodliner, in the early 1980's and closed it out in 2000. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Duke. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He had worked as a fishing guide on Lake Texoma during his college days at Durant. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Kathy. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, John and Kendi Wampler of Duke; two nephews, Scott Wampler and wife, Tasha, of Duke; Chris Wampler of Duke; two step nephews, Konnor and Cameron; a great niece, Grace; several cousins and many friends.
Lucy Talbot Ward
Lucy Talbot Ward, 87, Altus, died Monday, January 17, 2005 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Taylor and Rev. Jason Duree officiating. Burial will follow at the Prairie Hill Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born July 28, 1917 at Prairie Hill, Jackson County, Oklahoma to Aaron Bennett and Martha (Haney) Burlison. She graduated from Prairie Hill in 1935. She continued her education at WOSC for two years. She married Alvis Lee Talbot on March 22, 1936 in Ada, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in March of 1984. She married B.J. Ward on April 22, 1989 in Olustee, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in September of 1993.
She held various jobs while raising her children including a restaurant cook and a nurses aid in Vernon, Texas. Once her children were grown, she worked tirelessly as a volunteer for several groups and organizations including AARP program chairman, LAMP program chairman, local blood drives, senior citizens center several days a week for many years and Olustee First Baptist Church Sunday School Teacher for several years where she was also a long time member. She worked for the Olustee and Altus Head start for many years until her "retirement" in 1991. She then volunteered as a caretaker for many families from 1991 to the present. She enjoyed volleyball, swimming, church activities, church singing, helping others and was always "on the go."
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands Alvis and B.J.; an infant daughter Sharon Kay; a son-in-law, Victor Koester; a step son Don Muse; eight brothers, Dan, Joe, Amos, Bill, Slick, Lee, A.D., twin brother Luther; four sisters, Mattie, Annie, Minnie and May.
She is survived by her daughter, Wilma Koester, Altus; her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Dale and Marcella Talbot, Cleveland, Texas; three step-children; Sammy Johnson and husband Duane, Lubbock, Texas; Nona Davis, Burleson, Texas; Charlie Ward, Springfield, Mo; four grandchildren, Judy Devine and husband Mike, Rockville, Md; Ted Koester and wife Lorraine, McKinney, Tx; Monica Kelley, Houston, Tx; Tommy Dale Talbot, Virginia Beach, Va; five great grandchildren, Jennifer and Eric Koester; Mandy and Misty Kelley; Sean Talbot; ten step-great grandchildren and many special friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or to Gideons International. Please make tributes a www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Samuel Washington
Samuel Washington, 71, Altus, died Friday, April 14, 2006 at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. Memorial Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 17, 2006 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with David Lovejoy officiating. Full military honors will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Samuel David Washington was born December 22, 1934 in Terrell, TX to Ben and Helen (Banks) Washington. He graduated from Terrell High School. Samuel married Mildred Griffin on March 23, 1962 in Dixon, MO. He joined the United States Army and served 27 years as a cook before retiring in 1992 as a Master Sergeant. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, gardening, and working in his yard. He loved traveling and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a member of the Thomas Street Church of Christ where he taught Sunday School Classes and led devotionals.
Mr. Washington began preaching early in his military career and continued his service until his death. His parents; his sister, Martha and three brothers, Jerry, Sonny Boy and James, preceded Samuel in death. Samuel is survived by his wife Mildred of the home; his son, George Samuel Washington of Atlanta, GA; three daughters, Cheryl Washington of Atlanta, GA, Karlene Wortham and husband Greg of Snellville, GA and Sandra Washington of Killeen, TX; five sisters, Patsy, Louise, Nadine, Bennie Mae and Audrey; six grandchildren, Clifton and Samantha Washington, Brianna and Brandon Wortham, Keisha Morrison and Sabrina Blocker and many friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
John L. Watson
John L. Watson, 83, Altus, died Monday, October 17, 2005. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens in Hollywood, Florida. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born on August 1, 1922 in Herrin, Illinois to John and Maude (Crain) Watson. He attended school in Herrin, Illinois. He was truck driver most of his life. He was of the Baptist faith and a 3rd Degree Blue Lodge Mason. He enjoyed gardening, yard work and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sisters; one brother and one daughter. He is survived by one son and a daughter-in-law, Bob and Linda Watson of Altus; four grand daughters, Melissa Beasley of San Diego, California, Kim, Kelley and Krista of Marion, Illinois. Please make memorial tributes at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Gary Wayne Weaver
Gary Wayne Weaver, 52, of Altus, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 10, at his home. He worked at Wal-Mart in the Lawn and Garden Department. Gary is survived by his son, Christopher Weaver and his wife Rachel and their daughter Katie; brother Tom Weaver, and his wife Ann and their children Lindsey, Grant, and Nick and wife Suzanne; sister Dana Weaver-Osterholtz, husband, John and their son Michael; sister, Pat Weaver-Meyers, her husband Ken and their son David and wife Amanda. He also has numerous relatives by marriage living in Altus, including Debbie Hill and Jack Stewart. He also had a step granddaughter residing in Florida. He was very proud of his two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas B. and Marjorie (King) Weaver, and his wife Pam, Pam and Gary loved animals. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 17, at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel. Private family inurnment will take place at a later time.
The Weaver family asked that any memorials be made in the form of donations to the Altus animal shelter. The family would like to thank everyone at Wal-Mart, members of Pam’s family and other friends who helped Gary last year, when his wife passed away. We will always be grateful for their kindness and generosity. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Barry Dean Webb
Barry Dean Webb, 56, passed away at his residence in Blair, Monday, July 9. Funeral services are pending with Kincannon Funeral Home.
Geneva Plew Webb
Geneva Plew Webb, 82, Altus, died Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Burial will follow services at the Restlawn Cemetery.
She was born on May 28, 1925 in Altus, Oklahoma to Henry and Veda (Waller) Berry. She graduated from Friendship School in 1944. She married Max Plew in 1946 in Altus. She was the Attendance Director for the Altus Public Schools for 24 years from 1968 until her retirement in 1991. She married Ashburn Webb in 1989 in Cache, Oklahoma. She also served as the Hostess - Cashier for 18 years at the Officer’s Club at Altus Air Force Base from 1978 until 1996. She served as President of the Washington Grade School Class Parents Association and was active in the Gamma Mothers Club of Altus. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family and friends. Geneva was best- known for her “hugs and smiles” as well as her “Positive Attitude”. She was always a “Survivor”.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ashburn Webb. She is survived by one daughter, Patsy Hodge and husband Paul of Portland, Oregon; two sons, Marc Plew and wife Dona of Nashville, Tennessee; Don Plew of Portland, Oregon; six grandchildren, Jonah and Josiah Barber of Portland, Oregon; Kara Schmidt and husband Raymond of Portland Oregon, Erin, Kinsey and Jon Marc Plew, all of Nashville, Tennessee; two great-grandchildren Acelin and Connor Schmidt of Portland, Oregon; a sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Walter Hoehne of Altus, Oklahoma; her dearly loved nephews Mike, Kyle and Gene Ray; and many other special relatives and friends
The Plew 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
Mary G. Weber
Mary G. Weber, 90, of Elmer, OK died Tuesday evening at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Services are currently pending with Kincannon Funeral Home of Altus.
Raymond N. West
Raymond N. West, 66, Altus, died Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Pastor Bennie Alexander and Prophet Marcus West, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. He was born on October 17, 1939 in Walters, Oklahoma to Marcus and Geraldine (Lee) West. He attended Lincoln School in Altus. He served in the National Guard from 1959 to 1961. He married Flora Mae Stevenson in July of 1983 in Vernon, Texas. He worked with Lonnie Briscoe for over 35 years at Briscoe Texaco and later with their grave service business. He worked at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home from 1989 to February of 2005 in many areas but especially in fleet management and transportation. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved working on cars, was an excellent mechanic, enjoyed travel and music and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Mathew N. West and a son, Demetrice Cotton. He is survived by his wife Flora Mae of the home in Altus; three daughters, Lora Hurd and husband Michael of Altus; Vett West of Altus; Michelle Graham and husband Joe of Lawton; four sons, Bobby West and wife Dorothy of Rowlett, TX; Dennis West and wife Gigi of Arlington, TX; Tyree Cotton of Lawton; Charles Cotton of Lawton; six sisters, Charlene Walker and husband Leroy of Altus; Bernice Sneed and husband James of Altus; Lillie Reed and husband Harry of Elgin, N.C.; Wilda Holzemer and husband David of Fort Worth, TX; Betty Tubbs of Altus; Katie Edward and husband Carl of Altus; three brothers, Kenneth West and wife Margaret of Altus; Marcus West, Jr. and wife Sharon of Altus; James West and wife Jackie of Columbus, GA; thirteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Please make tributes @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Willis Ray West
Willis Ray West, 66, Altus, died Friday, June 9, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Elder Bennie Alexander officiating and Rev. Marcus West, Jr. assisting. Burial with full military honors will follow services in the Altus City Cemetery Veterans Section under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Willis Ray West was born in Temple, Oklahoma to the union of the late Jessie and Mildred West on August 1, 1939. He moved to Altus, Oklahoma in 1954. He attended Lincoln High School and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church at an early age. He later joined the United States Army in 1958, where he married Ms. Geneva Alexander of Altus, Oklahoma, in 1963. He served in the Vietnam War and other assignments that sent him overseas to Korea and Germany. He retired in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky in 1981 and moved back to Altus. He worked for Treasure Lake Job Corp, serving as a cook instructor where he retired after several years. He was a member of the American Legion. He was Elder at Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ, and served as a superintendent of Sunday school. He loved cooking, fishing, and yard work.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Mildred West; seven brothers, Claudy, Leotis, Walter, David, Harold, Cecil and Frank West; and one sister Edna West-Sterling. He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife of 43 years, Mrs. Geneva West of Altus; two sons, Marcell West and wife Elizabeth of Altus; Jermaine West of Altus; three daughters, Roslyn Bremby and Cassandra West both of Altus; Nureaca Courseault of Lawton, Ok; two brothers, Luther and Bobby West both of Altus; two sisters, Jessie Mae Williams and Sherry Dykes and husband Willie all of Altus; two sisters-in-law, Anita Jones of Cambria Heights, New York; Linda Burley of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; ten grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
The West Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Betty Gene Wikoff
Betty Gene Wikoff, 80, Altus, died Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Burial will take place at 10 a.m. the following day, Thursday, March 15, 2007, at Memorial Park in Tulsa.
She was born July 20, 1926 in Waxahachie, Texas to Clarence Eugene and Rosa Nell (Moses) Richie. Betty Wikoff married Rev. O. Dale Wikoff and was a devoted pastor’s wife assisting in the founding of Plainview Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1947 to 1956. She also assisted her husband while he pastured the Stonebluff Baptist Church, Stonebluff, Oklahoma from 1956 until 1963. Betty Wikoff was the office manager of the Baptist Book Store in Houston, Texas, and later was a legal secretary for Dresser Industries.
When Betty and Dale retired, they continued their passion for travel and were able to travel all fifty states and they visited all of the continents except Antarctica. In 2002, Betty and Dale moved from Houston, Texas to Altus, Oklahoma where they became members of the First Baptist Church, Altus. She published her book of poetry, Life Is Not a Parking Lot: Keep Moving, in 2006.
She is survived by her son Dr. O.D. Wikoff and wife Joyce of Altus; her daughter Becky Fite and husband Larry of Graham, Texas; grandchildren, Major Lance Wikoff and wife Therese of Germany; Jennifer Walker and husband Robin of Houston, Texas; Lori Herman and husband Robert of Chicago; eight grandchildren, Darian Herman, Ashlee Walker, Abigail Wikoff, Tanner Walker, Amelia Wikoff, Adam Wikoff, Gillian Herman and Kendale Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband.
The Wikoff Family will greet friends Wednesday following the funeral service at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
C. Lee Wilcoxen
C. Lee Wilcoxen, 70, Olustee, OK, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at his home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the Olustee Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Altom officiating. Burial will follow at the Olustee Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Clifford Lee Wilcoxen was born August 21, 1935 in Kingsdown, KS to Kenneth and Ruby (Perkins) Wilcoxen. He attended school in Kingsdown, KS. He joined the United States Air Force and served his country proudly, before retiring as an Aircraft TSGT. He married Penne Goodfellow on June 5, 1981 in Pampa, TX. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for Altus Wholesale and then owned and operated the Wilcoxen Vacuum Shop. He and Penne published the Texoma Leisure Newspaper and then he worked as a custodian at Western Oklahoma State College up until the time of his illness. He was cofounder at the Martha Speedway and raced stock cars for years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering with his tractor. He was member of the Masonic Lodge in Kansas and the Olustee Baptist Church in Olustee, OK.
Preceding him in death were His parents; a brother, Don Wilcoxen; a brother in law, Ira Goodfellow III and his beloved mother in law, Alta Goodfellow. He is survived by his wife of twenty four years, Penne, of the home; sons, Danny Wilcoxen and wife Terry of Lawton, OK, Alan Wilcoxen and wife Angela of Ransom, KS, Kevin Anderson and wife Amy of Omaha, NE and Brian Anderson and wife Jennifer of North Platte, NE; four brothers, Merle Wilcoxen and wife Katherine of Benicia, CA, Bill Wilcoxen and wife Pat of Woodward, OK, Eddie Wilcoxen and wife Joan of Altus, OK and George Wilcoxen of Vero Beach, FL; his father in law, Ira Goodfellow JR; sisters in law, Gayle Clayton and husband F.A. of Dill City, OK and Loretta Goodfellow of Mansfield, TX; brothers in law, Dean Goodfellow and wife Jo Ann of Altus, OK and Phil Goodfellow and wife Peggy of Apache Junction, AZ; seven grandchildren, Mendy, Stephanie, Daniel, Meagan, Erik, Alexandra and Ethan; one great granddaughter, Victoria and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 P.M. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Please make memorial tributes to the Wilcoxen family at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Bernard Gene Willcut
Rev. Bernard Gene Willcut, 83, formerly of Altus, went to be with his Lord at 4:00 a.m. February 14, 2008, in Ottumwa, IA. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Altus, OK with Rev. Gregory Hawn officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Bernard Gene Willcut was born August 16, 1924 to Richard and Ollie (Walter) Willcut in Carbendale, IL. He married Dorothy Mae Sheehan October 28, 1944 in Olustee, OK.
In his early years, Gene worked for Steffens Milk Co. in Altus, OK, and then worked many years with National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco) before dedicating his life to Christ.
Gene was a Deacon and taught Sunday School for many years at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Altus, OK. It was there that God called him to be a missionary to Mexico. In 1957, Gene and Dorthy entered Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. After graduation in l960, Gene pastored the Bible Baptist Church in Bonner Springs, KS for 2 1/2 years. Gene, Dorothy, Kathy and Carl then moved to Mexico City for language school. After one year, they moved to Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and for the next 31 years Gene established many churches and missions in the Linares area and Sierra Madre mountain villages. While on the mission field, Gene trained many young national pastors who are continuing the works Gene started. Due to health concerns, Gene and Dorothy retired from the mission field and resided in Altus, OK from the mid 1990’s until August of 2007. They relocated to Ottumwa, IA to be cared for by their daughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Carl Richard Willcut; a granddaughter, Heather Clark; five brothers, Sam, Richard, Ronnie, Frank and Pete Willcut.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Terry Clark and husband Don of Bonner Springs, KS, Kathy Hucks and husband Mick of Ottumwa, IA; a daughter-in-law, Arlene Willcut of Altus, OK; ten grandchildren, Bobbi Clark of Lawrence, KS, Christi Letzig and husband Don of Tonganoxic, KS, Don Clark, Jr. and wife Nancy of Desoto, KS, Health Clark of Bonner Springs, KS, Nancy Morrow and husband Brian of Ottumwa, IA, Mick Hucks, Jr. and wife Cyndi of Ottumwa, IA, Kenny Hucks of Knoxville, IA, Sarah Gade and husband Jason of Big Rock, IL, Amber Thaggard and husband Mike of Altus, OK, Bernie Willcut of Norman, OK; sixteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Hays of Malden, MO, and Betty Allen and husband Jack of Clarkton, MO.
A family visitation will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to Dorothy Willcut, 227 W. Williams, Ottumwa, IA 52501. Online tributes may be made to www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Carl Richard Willcut
Carl Richard Willcut, 53, of Altus, died Monday, September 18, 2006, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with Gregory Hawn officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Carl Richard Willcut was born on July 29, 1953 in Altus, Oklahoma to Gene and Dorothy (Sheehan) Willcut. Carl graduated from Altus High School in 1971 and married Arlene Smith on February 29, 1972 in McAllen, Texas. Carl worked for United Supermarkets for 19 years from 1976 to 1995 as a meat cutter. He then accepted a position as a sales representative for U.S. Food Service retiring in 2001. His favorite hobbies were fishing and sports. He especially enjoyed watching his favorite team, the University of Oklahoma Sooners.
He is survived by his parents, Rev. Gene and Dorothy Willcut of Altus; his wife, Arleen Willcut of Altus; one daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Mike Thaggard of Altus, Oklahoma; one son and daughter-in-law, Bernie and Shaela Willcut of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Terry and Don Clark of Bonner Springs, Kansas; Kathy and Mick Hucks of Ottumwa, Iowa; four grandchildren, Ethan, Parker, and Hayden Thaggard of Altus and Tyler Teets of Tulsa; as well as several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at the Kincannon Funeral Home family room. Online tributes and memorials may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Jessie M. Williams
Jessie M. Williams, 71, of Altus, passed away Wednesday, October 24 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery.
Jessie Mae Williams was born February 2, 1936 to Willis Jesse and Mildred (Ballard) West in Loveland, Oklahoma. She attended school in Temple, Oklahoma. She married Jimmy A. West on July 9, 1952 in Lawton, Oklahoma and moved to Altus, Oklahoma in 1954. She married Henry Lee Williams on June 3, 1965 in Vernon, Texas. Jessie worked at Jackson County Memorial Hospital for 23 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and later joined the Tabernacle Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and playing softball.
Jessie is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, one son, Jerry Ray West; seven brothers, Claudy West, Walter West, Frank West, Willis West, David West, Harold West, Leeothis West; one sister, Edna Sterling; and one step-son Gerald Williams.
She is survived by one son, James A. West; one sister, Sherry J. Dykes and her husband, Willie; two brothers, Luther West, and Bobby West all of Altus, OK. Jessie is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sister-in-laws, Geneva West, Opal Edward of Altus, and Mary West of Oklahoma City, OK.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
John Davis Williams Jr.
John Davis Williams Jr. age 54, died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 2:00 PM at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Robert Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams was born December 18, 1950 in Clinton, Oklahoma, to John D. Williams Sr. and Johnnie Mae (Allen) Williams. He attended Altus Schools and played basketball for Southeast High School. He served in the U. S. Army from 1970 to 1974 and was the Manager of an Altus, Oklahoma restaurant/pub, Lou's Place from 1975 until 2005. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed music, football, and basketball.
He was preceded in death by his father John D. Williams Sr. in 1984 and by his mother, Johnnie Mae Williams in 1996. He is survived by one son, Tyrone McGregor of Quanah, Texas; two daughters, Carla of Nevada, Terri of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four brothers, Charles Williams and sister-in-law Exlonia, Willie Williams, Robert Williams, and Kenneth Williams, all of Altus, Oklahoma; two sisters, Caroline Lenard and brother-in-law Ben of Lawton, Oklahoma, Maria Whitney and brother-in-law Robert of Columbia, South Carolina; cousins Mike Salone of Miami, Florida, Gwenette of Oklahoma City, Miriam Salone of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other cousins, and many, many friends. Memorial tributes can be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Leon Williams
Leon A. Williams, 80, Eldorado, died Thursday, November 1, 2007 in Quanah, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore and Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Leon Williams was born September 14, 1927 to Joseph and Gertie (Wright) Williams in Eldorado, Oklahoma. He attended and graduated from Lincoln High School west of Eldorado in Jackson County. He served in the U. S. Army’s Japan occupation and was a veteran of the Korean War. He enlisted in September of 1946 and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in April of 1952. He worked in California, Arizona and Oklahoma as a custom hay baler and a carpenter. He married Eula Braker March 22, 1969 in Eldorado, OK. He enjoyed hunting with his grandchildren and friends, raising and training birddogs. He especially loved the German Shorthair Pointers. He was an avid reader, a faithful fan of all sports, especially those involving his grandchildren. One of the highlights of his latter years in life was spending time with two of his great-grandchildren, Kinsley and Calton Moore.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Carl Williams; one sister Jo Ellen Welpton; and Eula’s Son Melvyn Tinsley. Leon is survived by his wife Eula of the home, two daughters; Linda Salmon and husband Mike of Altus, Lisa Tinsley of Quanah, Texas; Eula’s two daughters Shirley Huckabay and husband Gary of Lawton, OK, Patricia Konkler and husband, H. T. of Tulsa, OK; Eula’s son Jimmy Tinsley of Eldorado; one daughter-in-law Patty Tinsley Martinez, Lake, AZ; one sister Helen Hale of Amarillo, TX; one brother Carrol Williams and wife Millie of Glendale, AZ; twelve grandchildren Michael Salmon, Jr. of Stillwater, OK, Melissa Salmon, Matthew Salmon both of Altus, Amber Moore and husband Rusty of Granite, OK, Brettany Tinsley of Oklahoma City, OK, Joshua Tinsley and wife Shelly of Hollis, OK, Melvin Tinsley, Jr. and wife Mary of Almont, Michigan; Karla Isbell of Yuma, AZ, Tara Brittain and husband Travis of Lawton, OK, Paul Huckabay of San Antonio, TX, Kris Konkler of Tulsa, OK, Heath Konkler and wife Amber of Bella Vista, AR; eight great-grandchildren; and a special cousin Eddie Moore of Elk City, Oklahoma and his beloved German Shorthair dogs Pepper and Smoky.
There will be a visitation for family and friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Robert B. Williams
Robert B. Williams, 65, also known as “Sonny,” of Vernon, TX died Monday evening, May 21, 2007 at the Wilbarger General Hospital in Vernon, TX. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Pastor Jay Hanley will be officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home of Altus.
Robert Bennit Williams was born December 12, 1941 in Jackson County, Oklahoma to Johnny Williams and Corine (Clayton) Williams. He grew up in the Altus area and attended Altus schools. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959 and was a member of the Lincoln Alumni Association. After high school he pursued his love of cars, collecting and restoring many types of classic model cars. He owned and operated a limo service, serving the Dallas area for over 20 years. Robert was an entrepreneur. Upon moving to Vernon, TX he became a member of the Wilbarger Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and one granddaughter, Phillipia Chanel Sanders. Robert is survived by former spouses Shirley Williams, Diane Brown, Cassandra Williams, and Gwendolyn Johnson; one sister, Bobbie Morgan of Altus; nine daughters; Barbara Lofton and husband Ronnie, of Augusta, GA, Robin Williams of Dallas, TX. Phyllis Griffin and husband Marvin, of Warner Robbins, GA, Sonya West and husband Marcus of Altus, Jackie Lee of Columbia, SC, Tracy Henderson and husband Roscoe of Edmond, OK. Treneisha, Tramya, and Benetta Corine Williams, all of Dallas, TX, four stepchildren; Marcus Watkins, Adrian Watkins, Moneik Watkins, and Anthony Brown, Ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
The Williams family will greet friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, May 25, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
T.E. "Buck" Williams
T. E. “Buck” Williams, 65, Altus, OK died Sunday, October 23, 2005 at the English Village Manor Nursing Home in Altus. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the Victory Cemetery with Tom Bailey officiating. Services are under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Thomas E. “Buck” Williams was born November 27, 1939 on his granddad’s farm west of Altus to G.W. and Tommie Ruth (Willis) Williams. He graduated with a Doctorate of Veterinarian Medicine at the University of California at Davis. He worked both in Veterinary Medicine and in oilfield work.
He was preceded in death his parents; one sister, Judy Bennight. He is survived by his sons, Angus Black of West Hollywood, CA and Robert Williams and wife Andrea of Elk City, OK; five grandchildren, Ellory, Emory, Julia, Afton and Tillman; three sisters, Marietta Montgomery and Jane Breeding, both of Altus, OK and Sue Marsh of McLean, TX.
Frank Samuel Wilson
Frank Samuel Wilson, 47, of Altus, died Thursday, February 15, 2007 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Frank Wilson was born January 10, 1960 in San Francisco, CA to Frank and Sarah Louise (Elliott) Wilson, Jr. He attended Altus Public Schools. He was a member and played a saxophone in “THAT ALTUS BAND” and graduated in 1978 from Altus High School. He also attained a business degree from WOSC in 1980. He was Manager of TG&Y in Anadarko, OK in the early 1980’s. He became a Chef and Chef Supervisor at Altus Air Force Base and served there for over 20 years. He was married to Mae Jean Weaver in Vernon, Texas.
He enjoyed playing computer games, and was an avid fan of all types of music, but he truly loved to play Bingo and spend time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, and his wife.
He is survived by his mother, Sarah, and three brothers, Harold Demetric Wilson, Bruce Jerel Wilson, and William Paul Brown all of Altus, OK.
Jimmy Lee Wilson
Jimmy Lee Wilson, 62, Altus, died Thursday, November 25, 2004 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Rev. George Lupton officiating. Military honors will precede the burial at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born on April 10, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa to Forrest F. and Vivian D. (Dimmit) Wilson. He graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa. He entered the United States Air Force in July of 1960 and was honorably discharged in July of 1964 with the rank of Airman 2nd Class. He married Darlene Benight on June 14, 1963 in Altus while stationed at Altus Air Force Base. Two children were born of this union. Jimmy was an agent for Banker's Life and Casualty Insurance in Altus until 1966; worked at Republic Gypsum in Duke until 1969; was assistant manager of the Altus Sirloin Stockade until 1971 when he moved to Davenport, Iowa to manage another Sirloin Stockade until his retirement in 1973 due to health considerations. He and fellow veteran Ernest Hopkins were instrumental in organizing the original Altus D.A.V. charter in 1977. He was also active in the Odd Fellows organization. He was of the Methodist Faith, collected clocks, enjoyed golf, poker, fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Forrest Floyd. He is survived by his mother, Vivian D. Wilson, Des Moines; wife Darlene Wilson of the home in Altus; one daughter and son-in-law, Darla and Frank Antonsen, Warner Robins, Georgia; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Sandra Wilson, Altus; one sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Gary Lewallen, Des Moines; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Patricia.
Marvin L. Wilson
Marvin L. Wilson, 70, Altus, died Friday, October 20, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, October 23, 2006 at the First Christian Church with Ron Wilson, Jim Brown, and Mark Morey officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery -Veteran Drive under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Marvin was born July 31, 1936 in Washington County, Indiana to John and Catherine (Meaders) Wilson. He attended Pekin High School in Pekin, Indiana. He was baptized at Bunker Hill Christian Church in Indiana as a young man. He joined the United States Air Force in l954. He served his country in Korea, Vietnam and many bases stateside before retiring from the military in l975. He married Rose Kasel December 22, l965 in Nampa, Idaho. He worked at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for 14 years as a deputy and jailer. He also had a trucking company with his son, John, for 5years and spent many years farming and custom hay hauling for area farmers. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Altus, where he was a deacon. His interest and hobbies were his family first, farming, and raising cattle. He loved working with his hands, but most of all he loved his God.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Virginia Leonard and Elsie Wilson; two brothers, Ray Wilson and Bob Wilson; and one son, Randy Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Rose, of the home; two daughters, Ann Marie and husband Mike Curry of New Washington, Indiana, Bobbie Sue and husband Mike Boyes of Puyallup, Washington; two sons, John Wilson and wife Jennifer of Blair, OK, Danny Wilson and wife Kassie of Boise, Idaho; four sisters Mary Lee of Salem, Indiana, Iverna and husband Leon Lewellen of Pekin, Indiana, Betty and husband Gerald Parriott of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Karen and husband Wayne Payzant of San Marcus, CA; two brothers Glen Wilson and wife Shirley of Seymour, Indiana, Ron Wilson and wife Evelyn of Elkhart, Kansas; two sisters-in-law, Sherry Wilson of Liberal , Kansas and Ruth Wilson of Seymour, Indiana; twelve grandchildren, Jacy Wilson, Kade Wilson, Michael Curry, Jacob Curry, Blake Wilson, Kylie Wilson, Tabatha Boyes, Gabrielle Boyes, Kirstina Boyes, Tyler Boyes, Spencer Boyes, and Brennan Boyes; four great-grandchildren; lots of special friends at the courthouse and Brad Leverett, Judge Mollison, Judge Darby, and Ken Darby
The Wilson Family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes bay be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Dorothy Margaret Bush Winstead
Dorothy Margaret Bush Winstead, 77, San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Jackson County, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Odyssey House Hospice in San Antonio. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at First Assembly of God Church in Altus, OK with Bro. Lloyd Lopez officiating. Burial will follow at Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born August 11, 1930 to Gus A. and Pearl (Truitt) Bush at the home place in the Salt Fork-Red River west of Altus. She attended Victory School until her junior year then graduated from Altus High School in 1948. She worked on the farm while at home, was a homemaker, owned Little Brother Drive-In on East Broadway in Altus in the 50’s, and cooked at St. James Catholic School in San Antonio, TX in the 60’s and 70’s. In 1948, she married her first husband, Jack A. Drury in Tipton, OK. She later married Robert A. Winstead in 1957 in San Antonio, TX. She loved cooking, animals and doing yardwork.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother Dwayne Bush.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Robert, one daughter, Lonna G. Doughten of Olustee; one son, D. Ray Winstead of Wichita Falls, TX; two brothers, Dale Bush and wife Dorris of Georgia, Donald Bush and wife Lena Mae of Texas, four grandchildren, Wendy Doughten of Wichita Falls, TX, Misty Reuter and husband Mike of Altus, OK, Ryan Winstead , Erin Winstead both of Florida; three great grandchildren, Mikail, Mikayla, and Mikendell Reuter all of Altus, OK.
The family will host a visitation for family and friends on Monday, March 31, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Bobbie Banks Woodard
Bobbie Banks Woodard was born in Hess, Oklahoma on July 26, 1920. She passed away in Bakersfield, California on September 12, 2006. She was born into the pioneer family of Clarence and Ollie Banks. Her grandfather, Sam Banks, was the Jackson County Sheriff. She attended school in Mangum and Altus and graduated from Altus High School and Altus Junior College.
Her father Clarence was in both the petroleum business and a commercial grocer. He owned the Deep Rock distributorship and several grocery stores. Bobbie used to work in Altus’ first self-service grocery store on East Cypress Street. As a child she used to visit her grandfather, the sheriff, at his home located on top of the Jackson County Jail. Bobbie was present during an attempted jailbreak but was uninjured. As was the custom of those times the sheriff’s wife and children were not to be injured during any such attempt. Sheriff Banks and his deputies foiled the attempted breakout. During World War II, Bobbie worked for McDonald Douglas as a “Rosie the Riveter” where she built C-47 and B-25 bombers. She later worked for Jim Click Chevrolet and Ralph McPherson Ford as their bookkeeper.
Bobbie was also a member of the Aldonian club for 53 years in addition to working in the hospital auxiliary for many years. A life-long member of the Church of Christ, and a member of the Thomas Street Church of Christ in Altus. Bobbie married Royden Woodard in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1978. She had three children, Jayne of Bakersfield, California, Julie of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Dean of Washington D.C. She has ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Randy Woolbright
Coach Randy Woolbright passed from this life on Saturday, November 3, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at the Altus High School Gym with Tom Bailey and Matt Springfield officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Randy was born to Dub and Gerri Woolbright on April 29, 1950, in Howe, Oklahoma at his grandparents “rock house.” He had many fond memories of the time he spent with his grandparents and cousins in the hills of southeastern Oklahoma. The Woolbright family included Randy, his sister Candy and brother Bink. They were “coaches” kids and spent most of their school days in southwestern OK. Randy graduated from Blair High School in 1968 where he was an outstanding baseball and basketball player. When not playing sports, Randy could usually be found quail hunting or crappie fishing. After high school he attended York College in Nebraska, then Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Randy answered a call to serve his country in1970 by joining the US Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam during the war. At the end of his service, he returned to Lawton, OK and completed his degree in education.
In 1976 Randy took his first coaching job in Arnett OK, where he met and later married the love of his life Dianna Stout. In July of 1979 they began their life together while teaching and coaching at Carnegie High School. 1980 through ‘81 proved to be a great time for the Woolbrights. In December of ‘80 they were blessed with a beautiful little girl named Amanda Beth. Coach Woolbright and his Carnegie Lady Wildcats made it to the state finals the following spring. When not coaching, Randy was spending his time noodling on the Washita River. A son, Ryan William, joined their loving family in 1983.
In 1984 more changes came their way as the young family moved to Waurika to pursue a coaching job. After several years of hard work, Coach Woolbright and the Lady Eagles of 1991 were able to make a state tournament appearance. Their second son, Reece Weston, was born into their family that fall. It was some of their happiest times, fishing at Waurika Lake, hunting at Pat’s and playing ball. They spent thirteen years in the Waurika community.
In 1998 an opportunity to coach at Altus High presented itself. The Woolbrights were eager to try life in the “city.” Coaching in Altus was challenging for a veteran coach, but 2001 brought success for him and the team when they earned a trip to the State Tournament.
Coach Randy Woolbright retired from coaching in 2005. After hanging up his whistle, Randy continued to pursue his lifelong hobbies of hunting, fishing, and storytelling with his many friends and family. August 2005 opened a new chapter in Randy’s life. He became a grandfather to Brayden Davis, whom he fondly called “Buffalo.”
The great passions of Randy’s life were his family, coaching, and fishing. Coach Woolbright is remembered as an outstanding husband, father, teacher, and friend. He will be greatly missed.
There will be a visitation for family and friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Glenn B. Wooldridge
Glenn B. Wooldridge, 52, Yuma, Arizona, died Saturday at his home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2006 at the Gould Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Glenn B. Wooldridge was born in Altus, Ok. on August 22, 1954, to William (Bill) Wooldridge, Jr. and Maxine (Coyle) Wooldridge. He attended school in Altus, OK.
Glenn was preceded in death by his father, William Hall Wooldridge. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Wooldridge of Sugarland, TX, four brothers, Richard Wooldridge of Yuma, AZ; Jim Wooldridge, of Sugarland, TX, Joe Wooldridge of Warrensburg, MI and Billy Wooldridge of Trinidad, CO; Four nieces, Jamie Wooldridge of Sugarland, TX; Amber and husband Jason Dehn of Fayetteville, AR; Brandy and husband Shaun Slaughter of McKinney, TX; and Heather and husband Jonah of TX: Two nephews, Billy Wooldridge of Yuma, AZ and Kevin Wooldridge of Warrensburg, MI; as well as many great nieces, nephews, and friends.
Chester Worthen
Chester “Chet” Worthen, 70, of Altus, OK died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be 2:30 P.M. Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Altus, OK with Father Paul Stewart officiating. Burial with full military honors follows at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Chester David Worthen was born June 18, 1937 in San Pedro, CA to Chester Daniel and Rosanne (Boylan) Worthen. Chet graduated from Tustin High School in Tustin, CA in 1955.Upon graduation from high school, he joined the United States Air Force in October of 1957. He served in Vietnam. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal and acquired the rank of TSgt before retiring in May of l979. While in the Air Force he gained his Associate’s Degree through the Air Force Community College. He married Micki Foster May 10, 1983 in Vernon, TX and they made their home in Altus, Ok. He worked for 20 years at Radio Shack. In 1998, Chet became a courier for NBC Bank. He was an active member of the Lions Club, where he was Lion of the Year and received the President’s Award. He was member of the SOARR Board, and a Lifetime VFW member. He loved golf, jet skiing with his children and grandchildren, fishing, barbecue, working for the Relay for Life with the bank, and the Lion’s Pancake Breakfast.
He was preceded in death by his father.Chet is survived by his wife, Micki, of the home; his mother, Roseanne Worthen of Newport, RI; four daughters, Lisa Guzak and husband John of Hugenot, VA, Susan D’Lipolita of Homburg, Germany, Nichole Gernjak and husband Raimund of Oklahoma City, OK, Joey Harvey of Ft. Worth, TX; four sons Chet Worthen, Jr. San Diego, CA, Chuck Paramore and wife Kristy of Hurst, TX, Travis Paramore of Orange, TX, Brian Paramore of Euless, TX; one brother Michael Worthen of Jacksonville, FL; one sister, Jan Grant and husband Larry of Seattle, WA.
The family will receive friends for a visitation 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home. On line tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Annette Wright
Annette Wright, 96, of Altus, passed away Monday, July 23, 2007, at Plantation Village Nursing Home. Services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, July 27 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Tom Bailey officiating, burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery.
Annette Wright was born on March 27, 1911, in Axtell, Texas, to John Wesley and Laura Isabell (Smith) Overstreet. She attended Port Consolidated School in Washita County, Oklahoma. She married William Perry (Willie) Wright on January 11, 1930, in Hobart, Oklahoma. To this union were born three sons. Annette was employed with Hemphill Wells Department store in Lubbock from 1960-1976 as a sales representative in the children’s department. She was also an excellent seamstress and was known for her beautiful work making drapes, pillows, tablecloths, runners, and doll clothes. If she had fabric and her sewing machine, she was happy! As a child she learned to sew, sitting at her mother’s feet while she ran the old treadle sewing machine. When she was older she would do the foot peddle on the machine for her mother. At 8 years of age, she cut the fabric and sewed two dresses by herself. One dress was for her best friend and the other was for her. The fabric was white with red dots, so the girls called them their “apple” dresses. Annette also loved to entertain family and friends. Fried chicken was one of her specialties. When her boys were coming to visit, she would fry up a couple of chickens with plenty of potatoes and gravy. At 80 years of age, she took up oil painting. She made sure that each of her boys had a special picture for his home. She always worked hard, but she never said she was tired! To help with the family income, she had pulled cotton. One time she recalled pulling 600 lbs. of cotton in a day! After heart by-pass surgery at the age of 85, she finally understood why some people said they got tired.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie, her father, her mother, four brothers, and three sisters. Mrs. Wright is survived by her sons, Bill J. Wright, of Oklahoma City, OK, Cecil H. Wright and wife Janet, of Altus, OK, and Larry Don Wright of Santa Rosa, CA; two sisters, Francis Overstreet Marshall of Lubbock, TX, and Vercie Overstreet Webb and husband J.D., of Esterville, IA; one brother, Vernon Overstreet of Ft. Worth, Texas; five grandchildren, Catherine Annette Smith of Seattle, WA, Douglas Alan Wright of Stillwater, OK, Carl John Wright of Ardmore, OK, Lance Wright Yeager, of Reno, NV, and Branden Crisp, of Fayetteville, AR; and eight great-grandchildren, Eric Wright of Hollywood, CA, Karen and Thomas Wright of Stillwater, OK, Jeremy Wilson Wright of Texas and Addison, Ian and Madison Crisp of Fayetteville, AR.
The family of Mrs. Wright will be receiving friends 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Thursday evening, at Kincannon Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to any Hospice of your choice. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com