Saturday, April 30, 2011

Ella Louise Hornbuckle

Ella Louise Hornbuckle, 85, of Poteau, OK (formerly of Wister, OK) passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Poteau. Louise was born in Wister, OK on August 2, 1925 to William Lawrence & Ora (Little) Free. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church in Wister, OK. Louise was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy D. Hornbuckle on October 27, 1999;sisters, Jean Ballew, Geneva Johnson; brothers, Bill Free & Nim Free; and great granddaughter, Sierra. Louise was very proud of her Choctaw heritage. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Sue & Dennis Phelan of Broken Arrow, OK; sons & daughters-in-law, Tom & Judy Hornbuckle of Ilwaco, WA, Jack & Lila Hornbuckle of Poteau, OK, Billy & Carmen Hornbuckle of West Hollywood, CA; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Tommy Free of Torrance, CA and Bob Free of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Will Langrehr officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Betty Joe Merrill

Betty Joe Merrill, 81, of Humble, TX (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 in Kingwood, TX. Betty was born January 10, 1930 in Poteau, OK to Jacob Elton & Eunice (Beall) Odom. She was a homemaker. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Talmage Merrill; brothers, Sam Odom, Buford Odom, Bryant Odom, & Trible Odom. Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Tina Renae (Merrill) & Carlos Raul Sanchez of Humble, TX; grandchildren, Carlos Raul Sanchez II & Elisa Donatella Sanchez; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Billie Louise Finton

Billie Louise Finton departed this life at the age of 86 on Monday, April 25 in Granbury, Texas and has been received into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, our Savior. She was born Willie Louise Tucker on October 9, 1924 to William and Janie Hobson Tucker in Cameron, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Travis, her sister, Ocie Myers and her husband, Earle Finton. The family will receive friends at Evans & Miller on Friday, April 29 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Graveside services will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 30. 2011 at Witteville Cemetery, Poteau,OK with Rev. Bryan Fields officiating. Louise attended Cameron schools and worked for a short time in a wartime airplane factory in Kansas. In January 1945 she married Jerry V. Camp in Florida where he was stationed with the U.S. Navy. She also worked at Poteau Food Market and as an election official for many years. She enjoyed her extended family, her weeks camping at Kerr Lake and her many nights of card playing with friends. She spent most of her life in Poteau and in 2009 moved to Texas to be near family. She leaves behind her son, Larry Camp and wife, Sylvia, of Granbury, Texas; her granddaughters, Christi McCraw and husband, Chris, of McKinney, Texas and Amber Wegner and husband, Wade, of Dallas, Texas; her great-grandchildren, Macie and Mattson McCraw and Laney and Ava Wegner; sisters, Edith Bomar and Erma Sullivant; brothers, Marvin Tucker, Harrell Tucker, Herbert Tucker and Bill Tucker; and very special friend, Wanda Lawrence. Memorials may be made to Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000.

Janice Patricia Blansett

Janice Patricia Blansett, 55, of West Fork, AR passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 in West Fork, AR . Janice was born April 16, 1956 in Mesa, AZ to Dewayne & Norma (Masterson) Newton. She was a homemaker. Janice was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Hunt; & brothers, Jimmy Hargis & Chris Dayberry. Survivors include her husband, Steve Blansett of West Fork, AR; daughters, Sabrina Duncan of Alma, AR, Kathleen Blansett of Belton, MO; sons, Jonathan Blansett of West Fork, AR, Damien Blansett of Pocola, OK, Logan Blansett & Steven Blansett of West Fork, AR; 5 grandchildren, Andrew & Luke Duncan, Jackson & Malachai Blansett, Hailey DeBurger; sisters, Dena Newton and Denise Newton of Arizona; brothers, Billy Paul of Texas, Russell Hunt and Darryll Hunt of Springfield, IL, Dale Newton of Arizona; her father & step-mother, Dewayne & Willa Mae Newton of Arizona; other relatives & loved ones; many friends. Services will be 11 am, Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the New Hope Cemetery Pavilion, Spiro, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends. Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Pocola, OK

Monday, April 25, 2011

Faith Mackenzie Jergins

Faith Mackenzie Jergins was granted her angel wings on April 22, 2011. Her precious final moments were spent embraced by family during her brief stay at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Faith was born on April 19, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR She is survived by her mother, Ciera Jergins of Keota, OK; uncles, Travis & Shane Williams of Spiro, OK; aunt, Sydney Burrough of Spiro, OK; great-aunts & great uncles include, Ashley Williams of Pocola, OK; BJ Williams of Spiro, OK; Chris & Tina “Camel” Darneal of Keota, OK; great grandmother, Edwina Burrough; step grandparents, Cliff & Tamara Jergins of Van Buren, AR; & numerous cousins. Faith was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Charlene (Loudermilk) Beagles & her great grandfather, Vincent Burrough. There will be a private memorial service Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 10 am at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel, Fort Smith, AR. Burial will be in the Garden of Angels. Arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Pocola, OK. In lieu of flowers, contributions and condolences may be sent to 21086 East County Road 1164, Keota, OK 74941.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Kenneth E. Harrison

Kenneth Earl Harrison, Loving Son and Brother, You went home to be with your Father in Heaven early Thursday morning. Your family and friends will love and miss you dearly and your memory will live on in our hearts and impressions you have left upon us. Ken was born in Poteau, Oklahoma on July 23, 1951. He attended Poteau Schools and went on to earn his masters degree in psychology from Eastern State University. He was employed by and retired from the State of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his father, Oren Harrison and paternal grandparents Jim and Lou Harrison of Poteau, Oklahoma, maternal Grandparents D.L. and Caroline Standridge of Poteau, Oklahoma and numerous maternal and paternal aunts and uncles, and great nephew, Josh Levi Holstead. Ken is survived by his mother, Wilcie C. Harrison of Fort Smith, life partner, Charles Linebarger of the home, Van Buren, Arkansas, and sister, Joyce M. Gallant of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Additionally, Ken is survived by his niece, Teresa and her family, Roger, Abigail and Seth Newton of Rogers, Arkansas and Nephew Brian Holstead of Poteau and his family, Hillarie, Hannah, Jake, Payton and their mother Stephanie Holstead of Owasso, Oklahoma. He is also survived by paternal Aunt Virginia Harrison and numerous cousins Ava, Bobbie, Mary, Carol, Bob, Judy, Wayne, Jerry, Ronnie, Sharon, Karen, Eugene, Nancy, Sharon, Rita, June, Mike, Wilma, Loretta, Brenda, Sherrie, David, Terrie and Randy. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, April 25, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Chuck Hollingsworth, Benny Gullick, Adrian Sconyers, Darrell Turner,& close family friends. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Lee McCaslin

Lee McCaslin, 47, of Muskogee, OK (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 in Spiro, OK. Lee was born October 28, 1963 in Muskogee, OK to Roy Lee Jr & Kathleen (Pearson) McCaslin. He was a graduate of Northeastern State University. He worked for Upjohn Company in Lincoln, NE. After leaving Upjohn he worked for the Department of Human Services in Poteau for 17+ years. Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Christie Cook McCaslin on February 6, 2010. Survivors include his daughter, Whittney Way of Poteau, OK; his parents; father & mother in law, Jim & Jan cook of Poteau, OK; Sister, Jane Allen of Muskogee, OK; brother & sister in law, John & Stacy McCaslin of Rogers, AR; nieces, Brooke, Ashley, & Aubrey; nephew, Brendon; aunts & uncles, Sue & Lucian Gassaway Sr., Shirley & Stan Metcalf, Harold & Sadie Stephens; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Bret Smith, Chris Barnes, Darin Smith, Lucian Gassaway Jr., Jim Hurst, David Anderson, Mike Scrimsher, J.D. Cook & Zac Cook.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Clyta Britton

Clyta Britton, 89, of Howe, OK passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Clyta was born February 4, 1922 in Springhill, OK to Thomas Franklin & Nettie Mae Howell. She was a wife, mother, counselor, friend, chef, accountant, teacher, fashion designer/seamstress, plumber, carpenter, camper, landscaper & every other job that fits under the heading of homemaker. She was a long-standing and very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Poteau and enjoyed many years of singing in the choir. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Britton; baby daughter, Peggy Ann Britton; infant sons, Grant Britton & Baby Boy Britton; grandson, Michael Todd Britton; brother, Sgt. Thomas Burnett “Lefty” Howell, USMC; sisters, Thelma Browning, Wilma Waters, Frankie Dansdell, Vivian Smith, & Jane Pounders. Survivors include her sons & daughters in law, Jim & Rhonda Britton of Howe, OK, Daune Britton of Howe; Max & Sandy Britton of Corpus Christi, TX; daughter, Judy Peerson of Poteau, OK; 10 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Methodist Family Life Center, Poteau, OK with Dr. Rev. Greg Tener officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK Pallbearers will be Justin Pickle, Scott Britton, Jacob Britton, Bob Britton, Jon Britton & Doug Camp. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 pm to visit with friends and relatives.

Wanda June (Tucker) Camp

Wanda June (Tucker) Camp, 85, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 in Spiro, OK. Wanda was born September 5, 1925 in Fairview, OK to Homer McCurtain & Pearl Ida (Butler) Tucker. Wanda was a beautician. She loved her Sunday School Class and spending time with her family; she was proud of her Choctaw Indian Heritage. She was a member of the DAV Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Camp Sr.; sisters, Mary Lou Jerome, Doris Graves; & her parents. Survivors include son & daughter in law, Charles H. Jr. & Carol Camp of Poteau, OK; daughters & sons in law, Judy & Bob Womack of Keota, OK, Karen & Enie Tobler of Spiro, OK; grandsons, Bob Womack of Keota, OK, Danny & Liz Womack of Bixby, OK, Chris & Michelle Tobler of Wylie, TX; Great Grandchildren, Hayley Womack, Hayden Womack, Scarlett Tobler, Colin & Tara Womack, Cassie Womack; sisters; Nancy Mendenhall of Tulsa, OK, Cordelia Newnam of Broken Arrow, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, April 16, 2011, graveside at Witteville Cemetery, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Pallbearers will be Bob H. Womack, Danny Womack, Chris Tobler, Colin Womack, Bob J. Womack, & Enie Tobler III.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Joy "Nadine" Shadwick

Joy Nadine Shadwick, 77, of Howe, OK passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in Howe. Nadine was born August 24, 1933 in Hannah, OK to Willis & Josephine (Burr) Stephens. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Nadine was preceded in death by her husband, Milburn Shadwick; son, Malcolm Shadwick; sister, Helen Norwood; and brothers Joe & B.M. Stephens. Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Bill Shadwick & wife, Barbara of Poteau, OK; daughter, Diane Frizzell of Howe, OK; grandsons, Rusty Frizzell, Michael, Charlie, Brian, & Clayton Shadwick; granddaughters, Heather Lashley, Amanda Moore, & Alisha Plummer; 15 Great Grandchildren; brothers, Ira & Imogene Stephens of Poteau; Warren & Kay Stephens of Wister; Willis Stephens; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Poteau Valley Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Parsley officiating. Interment will follow in Howe Cemetery, Howe, OK. Pallbearers will be Rusty Frizzell, Michael, Charlie, Brian & Clayton Shadwick & Robert Faulkenberry. Honorary pallbearers will be Chad Tolbert & Wes Lashley. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Norma Jean Minks

Norma Jean Minks, 54, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Heavener, OK. Norma was born May 4, 1956 in Poteau to Catherine Thurman. She was a homemaker. Survivors include his sisters, Betty Jo Shelby of Kellyville, OK and Mary Katherine Charlton of Tulsa, OK; numerous nieces & nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Friday, April 15, 2011 – Graveside at Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK

Monday, April 11, 2011

Inmon Emmanuel Thompson

Inmon was born August 26, 1951 in Shady Point to Clifford E. & Alburna J. (Moore) Thompson. He was the eighth of ten children. Inmon was preceded in death by his father, Clifford E. Thompson; sister, Earnestine Thompson; the mother of his children, Dorothy Jones; nephews, Joey, Kevin, Jarryl & Jerrell and niece, Linda. Inmon attended Oklahoma City Public Schools and graduated from Douglass High School in May 1969, where he played football. Inmon retired from Santa Fe Railroad and moved to Shady Point to help his mother take care of his father. Inmon was the “King” of the “Kitchen”. There was nothing that he could not cook and make it taste “GOOD”. Inmon received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 26, 2011 before he departed this earth. On Wednesday, April 6, 2011 around 11:50 pm Inmon made his Grand Entrance through Heaven’s Gate. Those who will forever cherish his memory: three children, Tammy, Clifford, and Janet; ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren; mother, Alburna J. Thompson; two brothers, Richard Thompson (Johnnie), Keith Thompson; six sisters, Clementine Hornback (Joseph), Christine Thompson, Lillian Bundage (Clyde), Margaret Hill, Angela Rentie (Robert) and Juanita Roberts (Jarryl): God Mother, Alice Davis; one aunt, Peggye Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services will be at noon, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Elder Jarryl L. Roberts Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, Dog Creek, OK Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Terry Douglas Conn

Terry Douglas Conn, 65, of Poteau, OK passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. He was born on May 6, 1945, in Ft. Smith to J. Russell & Allene Holton Conn. Terry grew up in Poteau, OK & graduated from Poteau High School with the Class of 1963. While in high school he excelled in academics and band, and participated in Boy Scouts, reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a junior fireman for the Poteau Fire Department and worked for the Poteau Police Department over the summers while in college. Terry graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1967 with a Bachelors degree in Business, and attended Oklahoma City University for one semester of law school before leaving to serve as a Naval Intelligence Officer during the Vietnam War. Later he obtained a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Detroit. He joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1971 as a Special Agent. His assignments included Chicago, Detroit and Washington, D.C., where he was Head of the Budget for the Bureau. He retired as the Senior Resident Agent for the Ft. Smith FBI office in 1995. He has held many offices of the Poteau Rotary Club and the OSU Alumni Association, where he served on the National Board of Directors. He was also a Trustee and staunch supporter of Carl Albert State College in Poteau. He was a consultant for the new Poteau Police Station and served on the committee for the new Reynolds Convention Center to be completed this summer. Terry was a rancher of Registered Angus Cattle for several years. He had a passion for reading, traveling, cruises, ballroom dancing, and sharing stories with friends and family. Terry is survived by his wife Vickie Conn of Poteau, daughter Megan Jones and husband Gene of Dayton, OH, son Steve Conn of Summerville, SC, stepson Granville McAnear and wife Page of Dallas, TX, and stepson Dr. Garrick McAnear and wife Heather of Oklahoma City, OK; two brothers, Scott Conn of Oklahoma City and Chris and Susan Conn of Tulsa and one nephew and four nieces. “Grandpa Terry” also leaves behind nine grandchildren who were the delight of his life: Evan and Matthew Jones of Dayton, OH, Sophia Conn of Summerville, SC, Amelia, Elise and Sam McAnear of Dallas, TX and Madi, Lynnley, and Bo McAnear of Oklahoma City, OK. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. The family will visit with friends and relatives from 1-2:30 pm in the Family Life Center at First Baptist. Donations may be made to the building funds of First Baptist Church or The United Methodist Church in Poteau.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Marie Mae Nichols

Marie Mae Nichols, 102, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Marie was born March 2, 1909 in Poteau to Henry P & Betty (Sanders) Blackman. She was retired from Holton’s Grocery Store. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Roland Blackman; two sisters, Opal Blackman, Irene Schrodt; and one son – Carmond Nichols. Survivors include daughter-in-law, Cecile Nichols; 4 grandsons, Bobby, Randy, Brett, Roger Nichols; 2 step granddaughters, Karen Sullivan & Carole Johnson; 7 great grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; 20 step great great grandchildren; several cousins; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am Saturday, at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. James Crawford officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sean Nichols, Shannon Nichols, Tim Dewitt, Joshua Cantwell, Joe Rollman, Charles Clemmer (Nichols) and Brian Cross. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Earl Lloyd Rose Sr.

Earl Lloyd Rose Sr., 70, of Monroe, OK passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in Heavener, OK. Earl was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 25, 1940 to James & Aplah Mae (Woodruff) Rose. He worked at the Gerber factory. He was preceded in death by his parents & 9 siblings. Survivors include his wife, Iona of the home; daughters, Victoria Williams of Roland, OK, Lisa Bates of Washington, Melissa Hooper of Monroe, OK; sons, Earl Rose Jr. & Jason Rose both of Ft. Smith, AR, Billy Wayne Rose of Mulberry, AR; 24 Grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; sister, Milverta Thomas of Rose Hill, KS; other relatives & loved ones; many friends. Services will be 11 am, Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Knothole Cemetery Pavilion in Cameron, OK. Pallbearers will be Mickey Goins, Jesse Hooper, Johnny Lambertson, Bruce Blaylock and William Blaylock.

Nathan Terry "Tater" Covey

Nathan Terry “Tater” Covey, 19, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Nathan was born July 29, 1991 in Poteau, OK to Casey Joe & Robin Christina (Collins) Covey. He is survived by his parents, Casey & Robin Covey of the home; brother, Nick Covey of San Diego, CA; sister, Ciara Covey of the home; paternal grandparents, Terry & Leslie Covey of Wister, OK; maternal grandparents, Joan & Randy McDaniel of Monroe, OK, Tom & Tess Collins of Alvin, TX; other relatives & loved ones; many friends. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK with Sam Walden & Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Covey, Buck Covey, Joe Berry, Joe Blair, Chris Woolbright, & Jacob Collins. The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Kayda C. Hall

Kayda C. Hall, 61, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Eufaula, OK. Kayda was born August 20, 1949 in Poteau to Buster & Eunice (Fisher) Lynn. She worked in a nursing home laundry. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bill Lynn. Survivors include her son & daughter in law, James & Mallory Hall of Ft. Smith, AR; sister, Judy Sparks of Fayetteville, AR; 2 grandsons, Johan Hall and Tyler LeDoux of Ft. Smith, AR; nieces & nephews, Dana & Greg Welton, Eric & Suzanne Billings, Lisa Billings, Aimee Lynn, Kyle & Mitzy Lynn, Bret Billings, Kendall & Gwen Lynn, Kelly & Molly Lynn; other great nieces & nephews; her cat, Sabrina; other relatives & loved ones; many friends. Memorial Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, April 7, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.

Adam Duncan Morris

Adam Duncan Morris, 46, of Wister, OK passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Adam was born January 17, 1965 in Poteau, OK to Phillip Duncan Morris & Nina Louise Thompson Morris. Adam was a veteran of the US Navy. He worked at Mack Steel. Adam was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Duncan Morris. He is survived by his mother and father, Nina & David Johnson of Wister, OK; and brother, Christopher Sean Morris & sister in law, Teresa of Wister, OK; nieces Clancy & Casey Morris; great nephew, Landin Morris. Services will be 2 pm Thursday, April 7 at Bethel Baptist Church, Wister, OK with Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating.

Billy Ray Hill

Billy Ray Hill, 74, of Wister, OK passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 in Wister. Bill was born December 7, 1936 in Wynette, OK to Thurman & Jewel (Killion) Hill. He was a rancher. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Evelyn Earnhart. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra & Rodger Gentry of Wister, OK; son, Michael Hill & Theresa Milligan of Wister, OK; grandchildren, Chad & Kara Robinson of Summerfield, Michael & Chasidy Gentry of Wister, OK, Ethan Hill & Krystal Hag of Wister, OK; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Eugene & Marvel Hill, Jimmy Hill of Wister; sister-inlaw, Billie June Wedge “Aunt B”; other relatives & loved ones; many friends. Services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, April 4, 2011 at Green Country Cowboy Church, Wister, OK with Rev. Victor Sweet officiating. Interment will follow in Maxey Cemetery, Wister, OK. Pallbearers Ethan Hill, Michael Gentry, Willie Carshal, C.W. Covey, Dean Covey, & Bud Morgan; Honorary pallbearer, Jay Johnson. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.