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Margie Susann Dutton
Margie Susann Dutton, 98, Tribbey, died Saturday, July 30, 2005, at a local hospital.
Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, in the chapel of Walker Funeral Service. Burial will follow at Council Creek Cemetery. Walker Funeral Service will announce more information.
Robert Owen Bailey
Robert Owen Bailey, 84, died Friday, July 29, 2005, at his home near Davenport.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Davenport Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Mitchell officiating. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service of Chandler.
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Weatherley
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Weatherley, 73, of Meeker died Friday, July 29, 2005, in Shawnee.
She was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Leavenworth, Kan., to Shirley Ernest Fleming and Ruby Lee (Miller) Fleming.
She married Franklin A. Weatherley on Jan. 7, 1950, in Desarc, Ark. Betty and Frank had made their home in Meeker since 1967. She was a member of the Catholic Church.
Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Phillip Fleming.
Surviving are her husband, Franklin Weatherley, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, F. Michael and Kathy Weatherley of Manvel, Texas; W. Steven and Sherri Weatherly of Shawnee; and David and Donna Weatherley of Tecumseh; daughters and son-in-law, Pamela R. and Richard Lucas of Meeker and Patricia L. Weatherley of Moore; brothers, Charles Fleming of Tulahoma, Tenn., Lawrence Fleming, Martin Fleming, Richard Fleming and Randolph Fleming, all of Ottawa, Ill., and William Fleming of Shelbyville, Tenn.; sisters, Lola Sellers of Ottawa, Ill., Arlene Turner of Streator, Ill., Rebecca Hershler of Atwater, Calif., Donna Baer of Carrier Mills, Ill., Melissa Lowe of Streator, Ill., and Colleen Meier of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Viewing and visitation will be at Park Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Meeker until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.
A wake service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Meeker. Mass will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday, also at St. Michael's, with the Rev. Adrian Vorderlandwehr, O.S.B., officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Meeker.
Jewell Fannie Whitson Ridenour
Jewell Fannie (Rosier) Whitson Ridenour, 98, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, in Tecumseh.
She was born near Macomb in Brinton Township, Pottawatomie County, on Oct. 8, 1906, to Daniel Albert "Ab" and Ollie Belle (Creekmore) Rosier.
Jewell married Uriah G. Whitson in Hays, Kan., in 1938. He died in 1946. In 1947, she married Charles R. Ridenour in Reno Nev., and was again widowed in 1962.
After living in Sacramento, Calif., for many years, Jewell returned to Shawnee in the late 1980s to help care for her ailing sister, Nell Barnwell. She became active in the Senior Citizens Organization in Shawnee until the early 1990s.
In addition to her parents and sister, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Angus L. "Al" Rosier and Marion Rosier; childhood friend and sister-in-law, Clara G. Rosier; two nieces, Betty Jo Rosier Lyday and Patsy Ruth Rosier Bennett; and a nephew.
She is survived by a great-niece and husband, Patsy and Albert Waller, three great-great-nephews and one great-great-niece.
Graveside service will be 4 p.m. Monday at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery at Trinity chapel, with the Rev. Bill Matthews and the Rev. Phil Thompson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Gaskill Funeral Chapel.
Glyn Eugene Shelton
Former Shawnee resident Glyn Eugene Shelton, 79, of Boise, Idaho, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, in Boise, Idaho.
He was born Aug. 29, 1925, in Shawnee to John Logan and Blanche Day-Shelton.
He was a graduate of Shawnee schools. Glyn was married to Haywoodean Vick in Shawnee on April 21, 1947.
Glyn had been living in Boise, Idaho, since April 1, 1983, and had also lived in Midwest City and Shawnee. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Boise, Idaho, and always enjoyed singing.
Preceding him in death were his parents and other siblings.
Surviving are his wife, H. Vicki Shelton, of the home; son, Dennis E. and wife Patricia Shelton of Boise, Idaho; and grandson, Jefferson M. Shelton of Miami, Fla.; brother, John Logan Shelton of Shawnee and Harvey D. Shelton of Midwest City.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Johnson, David Moore, Louis Robinson, John R. Webb, Jimmy White and Eric Gay.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Matthews and the Rev. Phil Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Gaskill Funeral Chapel.
Edmund A. Grywalski
Edmund A. Grywalski, 85, Shawnee, died Thursday, Aug. 11, in Norman.
He was born Feb. 17, 1920, in Edwardsville, Pa., the son of Joseph and Mary (Reykowski) Grywalski. He was reared in Edwardsville and was a graduate of Edwardsville High School.
He attended Central State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree. He earned his master's degree and doctorate from Oklahoma State University.
On Nov. 4, 1942, he married Thelma Watts in Kentucky.
He taught at Ardmore Business College, Meeker and Arcadia, where he served as principal until retiring in 1964.
A member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, he had served as post commander for VFW Post 4938 in Edmond. He also was a life member of Disabled American Veterans, and the Shawnee American Legion Post No. 16.
Preceding him in death were his parents; daughter, Sandra Grywalski; sisters, Frances Moyers and Elenor Grywalski; and brother, Joseph Grywalski.
Surviving are his wife, Thelma B. Grywalski, of the home; sister, Irene Grywalski of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Sonja and Jeff Cupps of Bethel and Sean and Cathy Grywalski of Florida; great-grandchildren, Danielle and Amanda Bridges, Kristine and Raechell Messinger and Ashley Grywalski.
The family has designated the Oklahoma Heart Association as appropriate for memorials. Viewing will be 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ardmore. Cooper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
David Ray Willis
David Ray Willis, 36, of Shawnee went to be with his Lord Thursday, Aug. 11.
He was born Nov. 5, 1968, in Oklahoma City to Ronald Willis and Beverly Masquat.
He graduated from Moore High School in 1987, where he was a star athlete. David was a truck driver for Gilbert and Sons Trucking.
He and Nikki R. Lockas were married Feb. 23, 1996.
He served in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Desert Shield/Storm and in the U.S. Army National Guard. David was a Sunday school teacher and in the men's ministries at Downtown Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was also an avid NASCAR fan.
The casket will remain open until service time and not opened after.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, John Willis, and stepmother, Sandra Willis.
He is survived by his wife, Nikki Willis; three sons, Joshua Willis, T.J. Ferguson and Landry Willis; father, Ronald Willis; mother, Beverly Masquat; mother-in-law, Linda Ferguson-Treat; grandmothers, Wanda Patton and Wilma Ferguson; four sisters Susan Donnelly, Brittney Mirles, Mikki Ciner and Samantha Masquat; one brother Andy Willis; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services
will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Downtown Pentecostal Holiness Church with pastor Ron Baldridge officiating. Burial will follow at Little Cemetery. Walker Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Floyd Goodnight
Floyd Goodnight, 73, Tecumseh, died Friday, Aug. 12, in Tecumseh.
He was born Sept. 24, 1931, in Chandler to George and Myrtle (Fowler) Goodnight. He was raised in Sparks. He lived there until 1978 when he moved to Tecumseh.
He attended school and graduated from Sparks.
On Oct. 24, 1978, he married Geri Barnes in Gainesville, Texas. He worked at Tinker Air Force Base for more than 30 years before retiring in 1987. He enjoyed farming and ranching in his spare time.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Bill Goodnight.
Surviving are his wife, Geri Goodnight, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Phil Estes of Pewaukee, Wis.; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Suzanna Goodnight of Chandler, Carl and Becky Goodnight of Chandler and Kenny and Kelly Goodnight of Shawnee; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Jack Reece of Tecumseh; two sisters-and brothers-in-law, Leota and Leon Brown of Sparks and Georgie and Haile Cunningham of Chandler; grandchildren and spouses, Randy and Lori Estes, Angie and Fox Hoover, Kacie Estes, Kristie and Charles Cowden, BJ and Michelle Goodnight, Denise and Van Swafford, Carly Goodnight, Kirbey Goodnight, Kristen Goodnight and Tandie Reece, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday Aug. 15, 2005, at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Larry Sparks of New Beginning Church officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.
Kristimari Ruth Sweeten
Shawnee resident Kristimari Ruth Sweeten died Thursday, Aug. 18, in Shawnee at the age of 17.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at the Burnett Mission in Paden with the Rev. Paul Heard and the Rev. Danny Cavett officiating. Burial will follow at the Paden Cemetery in Paden under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.
Charles W. Thomas
Shawnee resident Charles W. Thomas, banker and civic leader, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Golden Rule Home where he had been living for the past two years.
He was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Winfield, Ark., to Charles and Mary (Mize) Thomas. They moved to the Shawnee area about 1923.
Charles was a graduate of Shawnee High School, Oklahoma Baptist University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, and the University of Colorado School of Banking.
He worked for Chester McMakin during his early college years where he met Jean Waldrop. They were married in 1943 in the McMakin home. That same year Charles enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was appointed to midshipman's school. He was assigned to a landing craft command. After being injured in the line of duty, he was assigned to chemical warfare at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland.
After World War II, Charles began his career as credit manager for several Sears stores in Oklahoma and Texas. In 1965 he returned to his hometown, Shawnee, and became vice president for Federal National Bank in the mortgage loan department. He served as vice president for American National (now Arvest) and First Oklahoma (now First National) banks before retiring to serve as a special assistant for District Attorney Miles Zimmerman.
During his long and distinguished career, Charles served on and chaired many community advisory boards including the Citizens Advisory Committee, State Home Builders Association, National Association of Home Builders, Shawnee Board of Realtors, Park and Recreation Commission, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Camp Fire Girls of America, American Legion Post 16 (post commander), United Fund Audit Committee, Kiwanis Club International, Masonic Lodge #523, Last Frontier Council Boy Scouts of America, Disabled American Veterans #054, Veterans of Foreign Wars #1317, OBU Alumni Association, OBU Bison Athletic Association, Retired Military Officers Association and East Central Oklahoma Chapterof National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers. He was also a member of Central Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 57 years.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Don McClintock and Bobbie T. Shell of Shawnee and Susan and Dr. Tom Snyder of Enid; grandchildren, Dr. Rachel and Ben Franklin, Matthew T. and Megan McClintock, Leslie Shell, Drew Shell, Patsy Snyder, Charles Snyder, Sally Snyder and Clay Snyder; sister and brother-in-law, Dennie and Woodrow Whiteley; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Service will be 10 a.m. today at Central Church of Christ, 10th and Bell streets. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Gaskill-Owens Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Medina Children's Home, 21300 State Highway 16 N, Medina, Texas, 78055.
