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Obituaries 1
McClain County, Oklahoma
March 22, 1901
Uncle Tommy Glennon Dead
Mr. Thomas Glennon, an aged gentleman who had long
made his home in this vicinity, died last Saturday, on the SHANNON
farm, of stomach troubles, having been in bad health for some time.
"Uncle Tommy" was widely known throughout this country and
universally esteemed. Of genial, kindly disposition, with ever a
pleasant word for all he met, he had many friends, as was testified
at the funeral, which took place from the Catholic Church in this
city on Sunday; the interment following at Hillside Cemetery. He
leaves a large family to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Henry Dumas
September 24, 1914
AGED LADY DIES
Mrs. Henry Dumas died at her home on Jefferson Street on Saturday
night after a long illness with paralysis. The funeral took place
Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Father Von Wees, the lady having
been a life long and consistent member of the Catholic Church, the
body being interred at Hillside Cemetery.
Mrs. Dumas was over seventy years of age and had been a widow for
several years, making her home with her daughter, Miss Melvina.
She leaves in addition to the daughter, several sons who are among
the best citizens, these being Messrs. Joe, Adolphus, Frank, Elmer
and Homer Dumas.
Henry Dumas
Thursday, March 7, 1912
AGED CITIZEN DIES
Mr. Henry Dumus, an aged citizen of this place, who had long been a
sufferer from cancer of the stomach, died on Friday night, March
1st, the funeral taking place Monday, conducted by Rev. Father
Wilwerding, deceased having been a devout Roman Catholic.
Mr. Dumas was about seventy-six years of age, and had been for many
years a resident of this section. An aged wife who is in very feeble
health survives him, together with seven children, six boys and one
girl.
Mary E. Powell
May 1, 1927
Day Unknown
Mrs.
Mary E. Powell died on Tuesday
Mrs. Powell of near Scoby school house, wife of Samuel Powell, died
at the age of 68 years, 10 months, and 11 days.
Card Of Thanks for the many kind expressions of
sympathy shown us in our saddest hour and for the beautiful floral
offerings, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. Your
thoughtfulness is a great comfort to us in this hour of sorrow. -
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cassity, Mrs. H. A. Cassity, Mr. George Clement.
Thelma Alford
Miss Thelma Alford died Monday, April 25
Miss Thelma died in Oklahoma City
hospital following an operation for gall stones. Miss Alford was
apparently well Friday but took sick Saturday and it was determined
to take her to Oklahoma City for an operation. She went through the
operation but died soon afterward.
The remains were brought to Purcell by Mr. B. H. Rackley and prepared
for burial. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:00
o'clock at the Christian church and were conducted by Rev. F. M.
Warren of Norman and Rev. W. R. George of Wayne. A large crowd of
friends and acquaintances attended the services paying their last
respects to their friend.
Miss Ruby Thelma Alford was born September 18, 1904, in
Murfreesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Alford.
She made her home in Murfeesboro until 1917 when her parents moved
to Purcell to make their home here. She has made her home in Purcell
since that time.
Miss Alford attended high school here and graduated May 11, 1924,
and was one of the outstanding students of her class. Since
graduating from high school she has been employed in the office of
the county treasurer and in the office of the Guaranty Abstract
company. At the time of her death she was working for the abstract
company.
Miss ALFORD was a member of the Christian church at Purcell and took
great interest in the work especially the work of the Christian
Endeavor in which organization she was one of the leader. She was
baptized and joined the church when she was twelve years old. During
her years in high school here and the few years since, she made many
friends in Purcell. Her disposition was gentle and kind and she
always had a pleasant word for everyone. She will be greatly missed
by her many friends.
She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. ALFORD and three brothers
besides other relatives and numerous friends to mourn her loss. The
register extends its sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
David E. Western
D. E. WESTERN DIES TUESDAY. LIVED IN COUNTY FORTY-ONE YEARS.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from
the Rackley Chapel for David Edward Western, who died Tuesday
morning at his home. Rev. J.
A. Russell conducted the services at the chapel with the Purcell
Masonic lodge in charge of services at the grave. Wesley Martin sang
"Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour", "Does Jesus Care" and "Rock of
Ages". Pallbearers were D.C. Cavnar, Lee Minnix, W.C. Cox, Tom
Brantley, George Parker and Austin Beaver. Interment was made in
Hillside Cemetery. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death
of his saints". Mr. Western was born March 27, 1873 in Claybrook
Tennessee and came to Texas with his parents when he was six years
of age. He was married to Lee Ora Bowen June 19, 1893 in Hillsboro
Texas. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Thomas Edward of
Whittier Calif, Elmer Earl of Purcell, and George Leslie of Andrews
Texas, five grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by two infant children. Mr. and Mrs. Western celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary two years ago. Mr. Western had made
his home in McClaim county forty-one years, living east of Wayne a
number of years and more recently in Purcell. He was a member of the
First Baptist church Purcell, Lodge No. 27 A.F. & A.M., the I.O.O.F.
lodge, The Rebekah lodge and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He
had many friends in the county and was universally liked and
respected as a good man and citizen.
(NOTE ... Mr. Western's
obituary made the front page of the Purcell Register when it was
published on September 6, 1945).
Lee Ora Bowen Western
MRS. WESTERN IS BURIED TUESDAY.
Mrs. D. E. Western, 69, wife of the late Dave Western, who died
in 1945, passed away at her home here Sunday after an extended
illness. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the
First Baptist church with the Rev. J. A. Russell officiating.
Interment was made in Hillside cemetery. Mrs. Western came to Indian
Territory with her husband in 1906. They lived at Wayne for a number
of years where Mr. Western was employed in a gin there. Later they
moved to Purcell where they lived until their deaths. She was a
member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, T. E.
Western, Purcell; George Western, Falfurrias Texas; and two
grandchildren. Casket bearers were: W. C. Cox, Jim Underwood, Earl
Newman, Jim Tippit, Tom Brantley and Bill Folsom.
published in the Purcell Register in Dec 1948
Lawnie Harrison Cypert
February 12, 1998
Funeral services for
Lawnie Harrison Cypert, 82,
of Purcell were held February 10. Died February 8, 1998. He was born
Nov. 11, 1915 in Mobeetie, Tex. to Charles Edward Cypert and Rosa
Lee TROUT. Married Nola Miller in Purcell on Nov. 8, 1938.
Dorothy Crane
February 19, 1998
Dorothy CRANE, age 90, died February 12, 1998 at Purcell. She was
born Oct. 1, 1907 in Mound City, KS. to John and Lottie NEEL and
married J. K. CRANE in Ft. Scott, KS in 1929.
Ralph Peery
Ralph PEERY, age 57, died February 14, 1998 at
Purcell. He was born January 14, 1941 in Lexington to Ray and Laura
Mae PEERY and married Sue CHANDLER
Nettie LaJune Perry
Nettie LaJune PERRY, age 72, died
February 11, 1998. She was born June 6, 1925 in Rosedale to Clyde
and Lela THOMPSON and married Oliver Frankline PERRY Apr 21, 1946 in
Fort Worth, TX
Anita Louise Smith
Anita Louise SMITH,
age 59, died February 12, 1998 at Purcell. She was born Aug 22, 1938
in Purcell to Dee John and Ruby Elizabeth (Brown) Harper and married
Lloyd Smith Sept. 5, 1956..Burial at Hillside Cemetery.
Samuel Carter
Samuel CARTER, age 76, died February 13, 1998 at
Purcell. He was born May 8, 1921 in Texas to William Carter and
Carrie ALLEN.
Wiley Lockmiller
December 31, 1998.
Funeral services were held Saturday Dec. 26, 1998 for Fred
"Omer" Lockmiller of Purcell.
Mr. Lockmiller, who was born March 9, 1898 in Texas to William and
Millie MCGEE Loclmiller, died December 22, 1998. He was 100 years
old.
Mr. Lockmiller had ranched in the Purcell area since the early
1920's.
He moved to Purcell from Woody Chapel in 1925. He was married to
Lucy WILEY who preceded him in death March 15, 1986.
Mr. Lockmiller is survived by his daughters Geraldine and Rhonda;
two grandchildren; four great grandchildren and four great, great
grandchildren.
Interment in the Hillside Cemetery under the direction of the
Yoakum-Damet Funeral Home.
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