Obituaries

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William 'Bill' Brinker

Graveside service for William “Bill” Brinker, 65, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2006 at the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle.
William “Bill” Brinker was born June 4, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of Henry F. and Eleanor M. (Meyer) Brinker and died March 28, 2006 at his home in Oklahoma City.
Bill attended Indiana University and UCLA. He worked most of his life as a personnel director. After his retirement in 2005, he worked as a receptionist and switchboard operator.
He was preceded in death by: Parents; one aunt: Adelle P. Meyer
Survivors include: Loving sister: Sharon M. Tytgat; Niece: Pennie L. McKinney; Nephew-in-law: Jerry D. McKinney; Grandniece: Tonya N. McKinney; Grandnephew: Dylan T. McKinney.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle, OK.

Karen Louise Andrews

Graveside services for Karen Louise Andrews, 67, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2006 at the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle.
Karen Louise Andrews was born May 18, 1938 in Tuttle, Oklahoma the daughter of G. E. ‘Ott’ and Delma Louise (Cofer) Smith and died March 31, 2006 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Karen lived in the Tuttle and Newcastle areas all of her life. She was a graduate of the Newcastle High School. She and James L. Andrews were married August 3, 1956. She was a member of Shekinah Fellowship Church of Moore, Oklahoma.
Karen was preceded in death by: Father: Ott Smith
Survivors include: Husband: James L. Andrews; Two sons and daughters-in-law: Richard and Lori Andrews, Chris and Ellen Andrews; Mother: Delma Louise Smith; Four Grandchildren: Sara Andrews, James Andrews, David Andrews, and Jacob Andrews.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Vernice Leo Scott

Funeral services for Vernice Leo Scott, 58, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2006 at the Minco Church of Christ.
Vernice Leo Scott was born December 30, 1947 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the son of Roy B. and Wanda Lee (Jenkins) Scott. He died Monday, April 10, 2006 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He lived in Tuttle for 29 years and worked for Braum’s Dairy for over 20 years. He and Barbara Lee Sissom were married May 28, 1966 in Oklahoma City.
Survivors include: His wife: Barbara Scott of the home; two daughters: Melissa Hinch and husband Logan of Tuttle, Kristyl Baron and husband of Israel of Gulfport, Mississippi; one son: Corey Scott and wife Julie of Oklahoma City; one sister: Linda Clement and husband Leonard of Moore; Parents: Roy and Wanda Scott of Tuttle; five grandchildren: Sumner Hinch, Aubrey Hinch, Price Barron, Annmarie Barron, Shooter Scott.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Robert Joseph Wyatt

Wyatt, Robert Joseph, 64, a lifetime resident of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away April 20, 2006.
The only child born to Leo and Garnett (Trotter) Wyatt, Robert was born August 30, 1941 in Hydro, Oklahoma.
Robert worked as a Supervisor in calibration and maintenance. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Robert was also a skilled competitive range shooter.
A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, Robert will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Karron Kaye (Kilpatrick) Wyatt on Oct. 22, 2002.
He is survived by his daughters, Andrea Depee and husband Scott and Rikki Short and husband David, all of Tuttle, OK; Grandchildren: Amanda and Anderson Depee, and Josh and Heather Short.
Services were held 11:00 AM Monday, April 24, 2006 at First Baptist Church of Tuttle.
Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle, OK.
Services were under the direction of Vondel L. Smith and Son Mortuary, South OKC.

Jack Leroy Bobier

Funeral services for Jack Leroy Bobier, age 82 of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2006 in the First Baptist Church of Tuttle.
Jack Leroy Bobier was born February 20, 1924 to Roxie and Tom Bobier in Asher, Oklahoma. He died April 28, 2006 at his home in Tuttle.
Just out of Tuttle High School, he went to California and joined the Merchant Marines. In one incident at sea, he left the boiler room at 9:00. At 9:12 a German Torpedo sank the ship. The only ones killed were the three men remaining in the boiler room. He and ten other men were on a life raft for three days before they drifted to the shores of Cuba. They were thrown in jail overnight until the Cubans found out they were Americans. Jack served his country proudly for four years in the US Navy during WWII. He was on the USS Augusta Flag Ship when they stormed the beaches of Omaha and Utah of Nazi occupied Europe during the Normandy invasion. After the war, he was an airplane mechanic in Panama. He came back home and started laying brick. He was a bricklayer for many years. He taught at Moore Norman Vo Tech for seven years before his retirement. He was worshipful Master of the Tuttle Masonic Lodge. He loved hunting and fishing especially with his friend Johnnie and sons, Shane and Scott Charlson. He loved life and often said he would like to do it all over again. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play golf, wrestle, softball, baseball and soccer.
Those preceding him in death were his father and mother and sisters Juanita and Margaret.

Survivors include: His wife Dolores Bobier of the home in Tuttle; One son: Jackie Bobier and his wife Nancy of Tuttle; Two daughters: Terra Garrett of Tuttle, Sherri and husband Dr. Gordon Laird of Pawnee; Twin brother: Joe Bobier and wife Billie Lou of Oklahoma City and brother Tom Bobier of Oklahoma City; Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Robert and Marie Garrett, Gilman and Kay Burris, C.B. and Janet Burris and Gayland and Dee Burris; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, Oklahoma under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Katheryn “Mathis” Green

Funeral services for Katheryn Mathis Green, 72, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at the Tuttle United Methodist Church.
Katheryn Mathis Green was born April 18, 1934, the last of eight children, in Atwood, Oklahoma the daughter of William Wesley and Mattie Elizabeth (McNutt) Mathis and died April 30, 2006.
Katheryn graduated from Atwood High School as Salutatorian in 1952. She and Lavoy Green were married April 17, 1954 in Allen, Oklahoma. She lived in Tuttle for 40 years. She participated in PTO when her daughters were in school, was a member of the Band Boosters, a member of the Tuttle United Methodist Church for 40 years, was past president of United Methodist Women as well as holding several offices on the State level. She was a “hostess with the mostest”, hosting many Christmas parties.
Katheryn retired from Sooner State Bank as a bank teller.
She was preceded in death by: Her parents: Wes and Mattie Mathis; four brothers: Mal Mathis, Lowell Mathis, Gus Dean “Toots” Mathis, and James “Bill” Mathis; two sisters: Margaret Mathis Christopher, Lucille Mathis Reeves.
Survivors include: Husband: Lavoy Green of the home; two daughters: Julie Green Bell and husband Wayne of Burleson, Texas, Jill Green Shouse and husband Danny of Edmond, Oklahoma; one sister: Ruth Mathis Jenkins of Holdenville, Oklahoma; Mother-in-law: Thelma Green of Sasakwa, Oklahoma; grandchildren: Jon, Jarod, and Jackson Bell, Katie Beth, Dani Jo and Seth Shouse.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Alene Meyer “Johnson” Guy

Funeral services for Alene Meyer Guy, age 74, formerly of Tuttle were held 10:30 am Monday May 8, 2006 at the Freewill Baptist Church of Newcastle.
Mrs. Guy was born the daughter of Ervin and Pearl (Cable) Johnson July 22, 1931 at Bridge Creek, Oklahoma. She died Friday May 5, 2006 at Tuttle.
She had lived in the Tuttle, Bridge Creek and Blanchard area all of her life. She had worked in the Banking Industry.
She was married to Carl Meyer, Jr. he preceded her in death in 2003. She later married Mr. T. J. Guy.
She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Lindsay.
]Her parents also preceded in death.
Survivors include: Her husband T.J. Guy; two daughters: Vicki Ragsdale and husband Kenneth, Carla Harper and husband Larry; two stepsons: Douglas C. Guy and Virgil L. Guy; two sisters: Zetta Myers and Lucerne Kellerby; six grandchildren, one great grandchild and four step grandchildren.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle, Oklahoma under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Sunny Weston Draudt

Graveside services for Sunny Weston Draudt were held on Wednesday, May 17, at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle.
Sunny Weston Draudt, infant son of Vicki Ross and James Draudt and grandson of Jean Mitchell of Tuttle died Saturday May 13, 2006 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

David Moore, Jr.

Funeral services for David Moore, Jr., 77, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma were held at 3:30 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2006 at the Sowers Memorial Chapel in Tuttle.
David Moore, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. He was born June 3, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of David Moore, Sr. and Elizabeth (McNeill) Moore.
David came to Oklahoma in 1967 from Arkansas. He was a Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged April 23, 1948. He was a senior marketing manager with Silvey Property and Casualty Companies where he worked for 31 years before retiring in July of 1994.
David was preceded in death by: Parents: David Moore, Sr. and Elizabeth Moore; One brother: William “Bill” Moore.
Survivors include: His wife: Joy (McCroskey) Moore of the home; One daughter: Martha Elizabeth Moore of Norman, Oklahoma; One son: David Moore III and wife Connie of Overland Park, Kansas; Two grandchildren: David Moore IV of Overland Park, Kansas, Chris Moore of New York City, New York; One brother: Albert Moore and wife Sara of W. Memphis, Arkansas; One sister: Ann Wenzel of Lincoln, Arkansas; One niece and six nephews.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Oklahoma League for the Blind, P.O. Box 24020, Oklahoma City, OK 73124; St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tennessee 38101.

James Paul Davison

James Paul Davison (Jim), the epitome of a loving husband, father & grandfather and patriarch of our family was called home by His Heavenly Father, Monday, May 22, 2006 at the age of 87, at his home in Tuttle, OK.
What a legacy he has left us. He will be missed beyond words. Our comfort is in knowing that soon we will be reunited where death can never separate us again. He was our hero. He was a prime example of facing life's challenges courageously and with perseverance.
He was bom the seventh of eleven children to Curtis and Bertha (Copp) Davison, January 11, 1919 in Tuttle OK. He retired from Tinker Air Force Base after 31-1/2 years of service in 1975.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 8 brothers, I grandson-in-law, Lee Haworth; I granddaughter Diana Kay Davison, I great-great granddaughter, Emilee DeAnn McKay.
He is survived by his loving wife, best friend & devoted companion of 64 years, Katherine Faye Davison of the home. Sons David Davison and wife Helen of Newcastle, OK and Jerry Davison and wife Hope of Oklahoma City, OK, and daughter Sharon James and husband Glen of Tuttle, OK.
Grandchildren: Kim Elledge and husband Jeff of Dibble, OK; Kent James and Jenny of Liberty, KS; Terry Davison and wife Amy of Abilene, TX; Robin Davison-Herd and husband Kevin of Moore, OK; Shawna Robbins and husband Bryan, of Waukee, IA; Davey Davison and wife Cindi, of Oklahoma City, OK; Kellye Eden and husband Matt, of Oklahoma City, OK; Dedra Dee and husband Charles, of Coweta, OK; Crystal Davison and Kenny Pittman, of Oklahoma City, OK.
Great Grandchildren: Brian Morris and wife Patricia; Dusty Morris and wife Emi; Adrienne Haworth McKay and husband Robert; Chad Elledge; Kyle Davison; Jacob Davison-Herd; Katie Davison; Jimmy Davison; Nathan Davison; Heidi Wilson; Katherine Wilson; Jared Davison; Tyler Eden; Joshua Eden; Shariah Clouse; Katherine Robbins; Matthew Robbins; Christina Dee, and Luke Taylor.
Great-Great Grandchildren: Hunter, Clayton, Robyn, Stephanie, Lacey, Daisey, Lilea, Tristan.
Also, survived by his precious sister Lois Singletary and husband Ray of Tuttle, OK, and loving brother Leon Davison of Tuttle, OK, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Extended family members include: Mark and Vickie Condren, Bobby Thompson, Nancy Metcalf and Doris Smith.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 26, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Snow Hill Baptist Church, Tuttle, OK, with Rev. Todd Littleton officiating. Services under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard, OK. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, OK.

Alice (Helen) “Kerr” Gilbreath

Funeral services for Alice “Helen” Gilbreath, age 91, of Oklahoma City, OK were held Friday, June 2, 2006, 2 p.m. at Wilmont Place Baptist Church.
Helen was born on Dec. 29, 1914 in Steedman, Oklahoma to John and Celia (Cannon) Kerr. She died Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Southwestern Medical Center. She grew up in Agwam, Oklahoma and attended school there. She married Harry Gilbreath, the love of her life, on Nov. 23, 1929 in Ninnekah, Oklahoma. She was a housewife and the loving mother of five boys. After the boys were grown, she worked for several different employers, but her favorite was being a florist at Miami Flowers in Oklahoma City, OK. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. She was a founding member of Snow Hill Baptist Church of Tuttle, OK and a member of the Snow Hill Demonstration Club. She was an active member of Wilmont Place Baptist Church of Oklahoma City, OK for 46 years.
Helen was preceded in death by: Her husband Harry Gilbreath in May, 1982, sons: Charles “Mike” Gilbreath, Leroy “Red” Gilbreath and Glen Gilbreath.
She leaves wonderful memories with two sons and five daughters in law: Curtis and Bobbie Gilbreath of Blanchard, OK, Don and Linda Gilbreath of Oklahoma City, OK, Vaughnia Gilbreath of Eagen, MN, Esther Gilbreath of Blanchard, OK, and Maryann Ratliff of Blanchard, OK; 12 Grandchildren: Brenda Wade of Oklahoma City, OK, Charles “Chuck” Gilbreath of Oklahoma City, OK, Greg and Kay Gilbreath of Tuttle, OK, Karen and Ron Plumlee of Tuttle, OK, Perrie and Tim Daugherty of Highland Village, TX, Glen and Deanna Gilbreath Jr., of Chickasha, OK, Gail and John Waldrop of McAlester, OK, Lisa and David Carmen of Weatherford, TX, Janna and Audie Cornelius of Blanchard, OK, Jennifer and Jerry Bookout of Dibble, OK, Gil Gilbreath of Blanchard, OK and Kenny Gilbreath of Oklahoma City, OK; 27 Great grandchildren and numerous great, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Helen was laid to rest beside her husband Harry at Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle, OK.

Willie Leon Crites

Funeral services for Willie Leon Crites, 72, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at the Sowers Memorial Chapel in Tuttle.
Willie Leon Crites was born September 7, 1933 in Caney, Oklahoma the son of Walter Lee and Ollie (Workman) Crites and died June 10, 2006 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He and Jean Mangham were married August 16, 1952 in Sherman, Texas. Willie moved from Oklahoma City to Tuttle in 1971. He retired from Wilson Foods as a butcher.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 405 in Tuttle, the VFW and the American Legion.
Willie was preceded in death by: Parents; one sister: Bessie Prentiss; one brother: Cephas Lee Crites
Survivors include: Wife: Jean Crites of the home; two sons: Jimmy Leon Crites of Bridgecreek and David Wayne Crites of Moore; two daughters: Judy Lynn Crites of Tuttle and Jeannie Renee Beville of Oklahoma City; three brothers: James Crites of Southerlin, Oregon, Robert Crites of Caney, Oklahoma, Dwane Crites of Oklahoma City; one sister: Lenora Ridgeway of Caney, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Loyd David (Dave) McMillin

Funeral services for Loyd David “Dave” McMillin age 73 of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 29, 2006 at the Tuttle Methodist Church with Reverend Todd Littleton officiating.
Loyd David “Dave” McMillin was born February 19, 1933 at Hobart, Oklahoma. He was the son of I. W. and Beatrice (Hatridge) McMillin. He died Wednesday, July 26, 2006 in Oklahoma City after a lengthy illness.
He moved with his family to the Bryan and Love Counties near Acthley and Marrietta area before moving to Gainesville, Texas, where he lived and attended school until being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953 during the Korean War. He served with the XIX Corp artillery and the 2003rd U.S. Army Garrison Reserve Unit before retiring after 38 years of Military service at the rank of Command Sergeant Major.
He owned and operated a service station in Oklahoma City while attending Oklahoma City University. He worked as a Metal Lather in Commercial Construction before starting his own business, Dave’s Trenching and Construction Company until he retired because of health problems.
He and Lula (Lou) Adams were married March 28, 1957 in Prague, Oklahoma. They lived in Oklahoma City until moving to Tuttle in 1972 where he lived until his death.
He and Lou enjoyed traveling in the RV being with family and friends. He enjoyed sports and being outdoors. He worked with S.W. Optimist in Oklahoma City, Little League Sports and the Boy Scouts of America. He had received the Order of the Arrow and was Scout Master for several years.
He is a member of the Tuttle Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and was a 32nd degree Mason.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son David Lynn McMillin; three brothers: G. A., Charles and Jimmy D. McMillin.
He is survived by his wife Lou of the home in Tuttle; one son: Scott McMillin of Tuttle; two grandsons: Christopher McMillin of Bjuras, Sweden, Tyler McMillin of Tuttle; one granddaughter: Kaycee McMillin of Tuttle; one sister: Betty and husband L. N. “Buster” Hunter of Dennison, Texas; two sisters-in-law: Georgia “Boots” McMillin of Eufaula, Oklahoma, Zoe McMillin of Cordell, Oklahoma; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Vernon and JoAnn Adams of Elmore City, Oklahoma; two sisters-in-law: Maggie Kay of Elmore City, Oklahoma, Mamie Childress of Maysville, Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He will be missed by all who know him.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery Tuttle, Oklahoma under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Eric Scott Huffine Word

Funeral service for Eric Scott Huffine Word, 37, of Oklahoma City was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2006 in the First Baptist Church of Tuttle.
Eric Scott Huffine Word was born August 29, 1968 in Stockton, Calif. He died Saturday August 5, 2006 in Oklahoma City. He was the son of Richard and Mary Carolyn Huffine Word. He had lived in Woodward, Tuttle, Norman and Oklahoma City for many years.
Eric worked for the Oklahoma State Health Department as Supervisor in Shipping and Receiving. He adored his grandparents and loved his cat “Meek.”
His grandparents Lucille Huffine, Idys Frank Turner, Anna Turner and Marshall Word preceded him in death.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Carolyn Huffine Word Roller of Harlingen, Texas; his father, Richard Word of Oklahoma City; one brother, Joshua Word and his wife Veronica of San Diego, Calif.; one sister, Kirsten Word of Harlingen, Texas; one niece, Emily Word of San Diego, Calif.; grandparents, H.V. Huffine and wife Joan of LaFeria, Texas and Elta Word of Oklahoma City; an aunt, Becky Ernest and husband Melvin of Norman; three uncles, Jimmy Finley Huffine of Grapevine, Texas, Bill Turner and wife Lou of Tuttle, and Bill Word and wife Janie of Enid; three great aunts, Eletha Jessup of Tuttle, Norma Ruth White of Noble, Okla. and Lucille Anna Huffine of Lawton, Okla.; great uncle, Jim Huffine of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and numerous cousins and friends.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, Okla. under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Robert (Bob) Lee Long

Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Lee Long, 70, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church of Tuttle.
Robert (Bob) Lee Long was born March 4, 1936 in Tuttle, Oklahoma the son of George W. and Virginia Mae (Evans) Long and died August 13, 2006 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Bob graduated from Tuttle High School. He and Billie June Hardesty were married August 14, 1955 in Tuttle, Oklahoma. Bob was a farmer and cattleman. He was a member of the FFA, First United Methodist Church, and the Maine Anjou Association.
Bob was preceded in death by: Parents; Stepfather: Bud Grimes; two Brothers: Richard Long and Max Long.
Survivors include: Wife: Billie June Long of the home; three Daughters: Kathy Faulkner and husband George of Streetman, Texas, Mary Wilson and husband Tommy of Oklahoma City, Kelly Baker and husband Glenn of Tuttle; one Son: William Robert Long and wife Laurie of Slapout, Oklahoma; one Sister: Nell Jones of Tuttle; Grandchildren: Adam and Emily Baker, Rebecca Seely, Chris, Cory and Amy Long, Dallas and Stephanie Faulkner, Shane Long; Great Grandchildren: Keeley Long, Mollie and Jake Long, Whitney Seely; Nephews: Mack Long and wife Connie of Huson, Montana and numerous other nieces and newphews.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Church building fund, P O Box 190, Tuttle, OK 73089.

Christina Marie Vontress

Funeral services for Christina Marie Vontress, 30, of Norman, Oklahoma were held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at the Sowers Memorial Chapel, Tuttle. Christina Marie Vontress was born April 19, 1976 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the daughter of Rick Ray and Frankie Marlene (Novotny) Valentine and died April 14, 2007 in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
Christina was raised in Tuttle and had lived in Norman for several years. Christina and Freddie Vontress were married October 30, 2005 in Oklahoma City. She worked for York International in Norman. Christina was preceded in death by: Her mother: Frankie Valentine.
Survivors include: Husband: Freddie Vontress of the home; Two sons: Marques Wayne Vontress of the home and Jayden Ray Vontress of the home; Two stepdaughters: Quala Vontress of Midwest City and Sakia Vontress of Midwest City; Father: Rick Valentine of Blanchard; Three brothers: Charles Valentine of Norman, Patrick Valentine of Norman, Christopher Valentine of Norman; Aunt and uncle: Anna and Rob Webb of Blanchard.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Elsie Fern Plumlee

Funeral services for Elsie Fern Plumlee, 90, of Tuttle, Oklahoma will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2007 at the Sowers Memorial Chapel, Tuttle.
Elsie Fern Plumlee was born July 30, 1916 in Gruver, Texas the daughter of Orville Andrew and Elsie Ruth (Hostetter) Tomlinson and died April 30, 2007 in Chickasha.
Elsie moved from Texas to Grady County when she was 12 years old. She and Jess Plumlee were married January 16, 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Snowhill Baptist Church. Elsie was a member of the Grady County Home Extension Club and the Tuttle Senior Citizens.
Elsie was also preceded in death by: Parents; two sisters: Leola Ring and Emily Beth Shay; one brother: Bill Tomlinson.
Survivors include: three daughters and sons-in-law: Jeanie Bledsoe and husband Dr. Joe Bledsoe of Chickasha, Pat Paxton and husband Dr. Ward Paxton of Allen, Texas, Mary Lou Fry and husband Dr. Stacy Fry of Tuttle; one brother: Leroy Tomlinson of San Diego, California; one sister: Etta Faye Howell of Mitchell, South Dakota; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.

Lila Darlene Gurley

Lila Darlene Gurley age 70 of Newcastle, Okla. passed away Friday, April 27, 2007 of severe blood clots.
She was born on July 19, 1936, Oklahoma City, the 2nd child of two children born to Harold Hanson and Juanita Jones Hanson. Her family lived west of Lawton on a farm near the communities of Chattanooga, Cache, Indiahoma, and in California during WWII as an “Okie”, then back to Oklahoma City. She went to approximately 12 schools, graduating from Central High School (Oklahoma City), in 1954. Throughout the years she enjoyed seeing old classmates at school reunions.
Lila married Jimmy Gurley on January 17 1969 in Oklahoma City and together they raised 4 children. In 1974 they moved to Newcastle into the home she designed. In her earlier years Lila worked doing farm work, ironing for others, was a soda fountain helper and even a key punch operator. She later owned and operator a daycare school called “Merry Pop-Ins” and a real estate company. She acquired several properties that she enjoyed fixing up for sale or rent. She was not afraid of work or risk. At an auction, she bought three properties unknown to her and made a profit on all of them. Her first love was caring for her flowers and seeing the fruit of her hard work, during the months of April and May when her irises are in full bloom. She loved getting ready for the coming Christmas and seeing the grand-children opening their many presents. She also acquired a collection of jewelry that she is giving to her grand-daughters. Over the past several years she and Jimmy enjoyed traveling with friends.
Lila was the strength of her family all of her life. All of her children and grandchildren knew they could depend on her for any kind of help. She took care of her mother several years. She was liked and loved by anyone that was acquainted with her. She was quick witted, could joke and could cut-up with anyone, anywhere. She was always a wonderful, loving, hard working wife and Jimmy loves her a whole bunch. Her loss is devastating to all her family. No more going to her for help except in prayers, until we see her in Heaven with her parents Harold and Juanita and her son “Tony”, where she is still caring for and loving people.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jimmy Gurley of the home in Newcastle; four children and 14 grandchildren, whom are Delilah Stalsworth and husband Michael of Newcastle and their five children, Lee Ann Cantu and husband Stephen of Tuttle and their three children, Mark Moses and wife Lisa of Newcastle and their two children, Dale Moses of Newcastle and his four children; also one great granddaughter, “Lila Ann;” one brother, Dale Hanson and wife Juaveeta of Locksburg, Ark.; one brother-in-law, Jerry Gurley of Pottsboro, Texas; and one sister-in-law, Marilyn Sympson and husband Herbert of Newcastle.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at the Mayridge Baptist Church at 4617 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City. Viewing will be at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Newcastle at 3132 Tri City Ave. 387-2243. Her body’s temporary resting space is in the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle.

Nell "Long" Jones

Nell was born April 24, 1924 in Centerville Iowa the daughter of George Wesley and Virginia Evans Long.
She passed away in her home on June 4, 2007 at the age of 83.
Nell moved with her family to Tuttle Oklahoma in 1933 and graduated from Tuttle High School in 1941.
During World War II Nell was accepted for Temporary Civil Service and after six weeks of orientation at Tinker Air Force Base was assigned to the Pentagon in Washington D.C. At the end of the war Nell moved to Sacramento, California and was employed at The Bank of America for sixteen and a half years.
In December, 1961 Nell returned to Oklahoma and extended her banking career with The First National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City, retiring as an Assistant Vice President in operations after serving that institution for twenty four years.
Nell married Carl Edward Jones in May 1963. Carl preceded her in death June 3, 1995. Nell was preceded in death by her parents George Wesley Long, Virginia Mae Grimes; Three brothers: George Max Long, Richard (Dick) Long, and Robert Lee (Bob) Long.
Nell is survived by two step-children: Patty Jones Harper and Lonnie Strickland. Three step-granddaughters, Gwen Harper, and Kim and Heather Strickland; Nephews Mack Henry Long, Bill Long; Nieces Kathy Faulkner, Mary Wilson, Kelly Baker and several grand nieces and nephews.
A special acknowledgement to her step-father M.E. “Bud” Grimes, who was everything a father should be.
Services were held at the First United Methodist Church in Tuttle. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle.

Carl Jackson (Jack) Walker

Funeral services for Carl Jackson ‘Jack’ Walker, 82, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Tuttle.
Carl Jackson ‘Jack’ Walker died peacefully, as he went to meet the Lord, surrounded by family on June 6, 2007. Jack was born March 26, 1925 to William and Ella Walker.
Jack attended Tuttle schools, then served in the U.S. Navy, upon the U.S.S. Randall, during World War II with honorable discharge.
Following the war, he returned home to marry his wife, Elwanda. Jack drove for Lee Way Motor Freight and Transcon for eleven years. In 1964 he began Jack Walker Oil Company, a Phillips 66 distributor, in Tuttle, Oklahoma. He loved greeting new customers and making new friends. Just three weeks ago, he was still riding in bobtail trucks delivering fuel. Jack can be described as a hard working man who was willing to share an easy conversation a quick smile or a good joke.
Jack was preceded in death by both parents; two sisters, two brothers, and one grandson, Brian Stewart.
Jack is survived by: His lovely wife of 61 years, Elwanda, who has always been right by his side; one daughter: Jan Stewart and husband Jim of Tuttle; three sons: Jackie Walker of Tuttle, Greg Walker of Tuttle, Ron Walker and wife Paula of Edmond, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.