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Frances Warrenburg
Warrenburg, age 87, died early Saturday morning, Aug. 27, at her home in the community of Little north of Seminole.
A lifelong resident of Little, she was a graduate of Prairie Valley High School and Seminole Junior College.
She also graduated from East Central College in Ada with a degree in education and a double major in music. Her career as a public school teacher spanned 40 years, with classroom experience from first grade through the college level.
Warrenburg began her teaching career at Pleasant Grove School in 1941. She then moved to the Varnum School system. During her 20-year career at Varnum, she held a variety of positions ranging from grade school principal to American history teacher for junior high and high school students.
While teaching, she commuted to The University of Oklahoma for evening and summer classes and received a master's degree in education. She also earned a Reading Specialist Certificate from OU.
In 1970, she joined the staff of Seminole Junior College when the college was housed in temporary facilities at the First Presbyterian Church of Seminole. She helped the college move to its new campus on the northwest side of town the following year.
Warrenburg was hired at SJC as a reading specialist to set up the college's reading lab, plan the program and serve as its director. She was widely recognized for her expertise in reading education. She was a guest speaker at the annual convention of the Western College Reading Association in Reno, Nev., in 1973, and her conference presentation was selected for publication in a scholarly educational journal. Warrenburg also served as a consultant to Westark Community College of Fort Smith, Ark., to help establish a reading program there.
Warrenburg lectured extensively to parents' groups, civic clubs and public school teachers in Oklahoma and Texas concerning early detection of reading disabilities in children.
As a reading instructor at the college, Warrenburg had hundreds of international students in her classes during the 1970s. In addition to their classroom instruction, she provided many meals in her home and other cultural experiences for the students. Many of these students, who have now scattered across the country and around the world, maintained close ties with the Warrenburg family.
When she retired from SJC in May 1981 after 11 years of service, the administration and Board of Regents awarded her "Professor Emeritus" title for life. At the last commencement exercise she attended as a member of the faculty, she received a standing ovation and was invited by then-President Dr. Elmer Tanner to take his place in presenting diplomas to graduates.
During her years in education, Warrenburg served as president of the Seminole County Reading Association and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was on the education, environmental and cultural affairs committees of the Seminole Chamber of Commerce, and served two years on the Chamber Board of Directors.
In retirement, she remained active in the Seminole County Chapter of the Oklahoma Retired Educators Association and received statewide recognition as the organization's "Very Important Member" (VIM).
In 1995, she was honored alongside her late husband Eugene Warrenburg, by the Varnum Alumni Association for her many years of service to the school with induction into the Varnum Hall of Fame. Mr. Warrenburg was Superintendent of Varnum Schools for 26 years.
She was also among the first graduates to be inducted into the Seminole State College Alumni Hall of Fame in 1994.
As avid supporters of Seminole State College athletics, the Warrenburgs attended home sporting events and often traveled out-of-state following the teams during playoff action. Additionally, they frequently hosted players at their home for special picnics and fishing outings.
Following their retirement from public education, the Warrenburgs pursued interests in collecting antiques and continued their strong involvement in church work. They owned and operated Warrenburg's Antique Glass. She became not only a collector, but an expert in the art of identifying and appraising glassware, and traveled extensively for many years building her collections.
Warrenburg was an active member and teacher at the Church of Christ at Little where her husband served as an elder for 55 years. She started a young ladies' Bible training class in the 1970s at the church and also helped develop the church's annual Ladies' Night devotional program in 1984.
She taught a Tuesday morning Ladies' Bible Class for nearly 20 years for the congregation. She was also the guest speaker for ladies' retreats and day programs throughout the state.
Warrenburg was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Eugene, and her parents, Mont and Maggie Davis. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, J.A. Warrenburg; her mother-in-law, Della Warrenburg, and two sisters-in-law, Wanda Swearingen and Rita Beall.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Donna Hardin and her husband, Jim, of Seminole and Marsha Guymon and her husband, J. Carl, of Broken Arrow.
She is also survived by two sisters, Irene Lawrence of Rush Springs and Kay Hinson and her husband, Adolph, of Shawnee; one brother, Jeff Davis and his wife, Beth, of Seminole, and her stepmother, Lorraine Davis of Seminole.
Other survivors include grandchildren, Terri and James Metzler of Las Lunas, N.M.; Kerri and Scott Williams of Ada; Jae Jean Young of Broken Arrow, and Hunter and Joy Guymon of Broken Arrow; five great-grandchildren, Joe Dell Williams, Ethan Williams, Kaci Williams, Madison Martin and Brooke Guymon, and nieces and nephews, Janet and Larry Waddell, Bob and Terry Swearingen, Owen Davis, Jesse and Leslie Davis, Tracy and Rob Noerper, Linda and Dwayne Dowell, Carol and Mark Werhan, and Ann and Danny Frame.
Memorial donations may be made to the Church of Christ at Little and the Seminole State College Educational Foundation Warrenburg Scholarship Fund.
Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole is directing arrangements. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Christine D. Lyon
Christine D. Lyon, 88, Shawnee, died Friday, Aug. 26, at a Tecumseh nursing home.
She was born Jan. 17, 1917, in Boswell, Okla., to William and Minnie Carter. She moved to Shawnee as a child and had lived here since. She married Paul C. Lyon on Feb. 10, 1940.
She was employed four years at Bethel School as a cook and later joined the Shawnee City Hospital and Mission Hill Hospital for 35 years. In early retirement years, she was a volunteer at Mission Hill Hospital. She was an avid quilter and had handcrafted numerous quilts for family and friends.
She was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church and a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband and seven siblings.
Surviving are two sons, William Lyon and his wife, Mary, and Paul Lyon and his wife, Doris, all of the Shawnee area; two daughters, Sandra and husband, David Burton, and Mary and husband, Wayne Pinkston, all of the Shawnee area; 12 grandchildren and spouses, Pam and Mark Snapp, David and Linda Lyon, Steve and Kristina Lyon, Chuck and Tami Tade, Bruce and Tammy Tade, Jason and Debi Tade, David Paul and Angela Burton, Terrance Burton and John Kelly, Greg and Shelley Lyon, Michelle and Brian Barrick, Debbie and Steve Coy and Rhonda Eck; 36 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rick Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Shawnee.
Billie Jean Davis
Shawnee resident Billie Jean Davis, 74, died Thursday, Aug. 18, at her home.
She was born July 16, 1931, in Payson to Layfatte 'Fate' B. Jack and Tina Mae (Mills) Jack.
She graduated from Shawnee High School and Oklahoma Baptist University. She retired as a quality assurance specialist at Tinker Air Force Base.
She was married June 18, 1949, in Okemah to C.E. 'Gene' Davis. He preceded her in death.
She also was preceded in death by her son, Rickey E. Davis, on Aug. 17, 1963; one grandson, Ted W. Cox Jr. in 1968; one brother, Homer H. Jack in 1995, and both parents.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and Larry Jernigen of Eufaula and Deborah S. and Charlie Jernigen of Greenville, Texas; two grandchildren, Ricki Cox and Jesse Jernigen; two stepgranddaughters, Dacia Jordan and Paula Hyden; two stepgrandsons, Chuck and Samuel Jernigen; one great-granddaughter, Cori M. Daley; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; aunt and uncle, Sibble and Alfred Warden of Shawnee; sister-in-law, Ramona Jack of Norman; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Bud and Bonnie Davis and Leonard and Vonda Davis of Shawnee, and numerous other relatives.
Graveside service was Monday, Aug. 22, at Tecumseh Cemetery with Bill Matthews officiating, assisted by Phil Thompson. Walker Funeral Service directed arrangements.
Harlan Trevor Davis
Harlan Trevor Davis, 33, Tecumseh, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
He was born Aug. 8, 1972, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Jimmie Dale and Ruby Lea Davis.
He moved to Tecumseh as a child. Following his marriage, he lived in Tulsa and was most recently living in Tecumseh.
He was a 1990 graduate of Tecumseh High School and received a bachelor's degree in business and accounting and a master's degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University.
He was a CPA for Arthur Anderson and most recently worked for Samson Co. He enjoyed traveling and watching sports events, playing cards and board games, and camping.
Surviving are his two sons, Trevor Kade Davis and Gaven Tyde Davis, both of Tulsa; his parents, Jim and Ruby Davis of Tecumseh; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Rock and Jackie Davis of Mendenhall, Miss.; Clint and Heather Davis of Broken Arrow; Grady Davis of Stillwater; two nephews, Dakota Davis and Adam Davis; grandmother, Erble Johnston of Pineville, La., numberous family and friends, and his ex-wife, Katherine Davis of Tulsa.
Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Mixon officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery.
Oscar Rollings
Asher resident Oscar Rollings, 62, died Saturday, Aug. 27, in Asher.
He was born Aug. 13, 1943, in Blanchard to John and Eunice (Mayo) Rollings. He was married to Ellen (Cole) Rollings at Byars on May 19, 1979. He was an Army veteran and retired from the Ada Fire Department. He had lived in Asher since 1978 and was a member of Asher First Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Betty Sampson.
Surviving are his wife, Ellen, of Asher; three daughters and spouses, Dolores Miser and Layton Walker, Asher; Sandy and Robbie Mosley, Asher; Shelli and Woody Scrogum, Olney, Texas; two sons and spouses, Robbie and Tina Rollings, Kansas City, Mo.; Mike and Janet Rollings, Olney, Texas; two brothers, Arthur Rollings and Orville Rollings; sister, Lillian Dickey, and eight grandchildren, Chase, Kristie, Shawn, Cody, Aaron, Keeley, Ryan and Matthew.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Asher First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dwayne Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Vista Cemetery.
Wilma Loyce Williamson
Wilma Loyce (Bray) Williamson, 72, of Seminole died Thursday, Aug. 25, at her home.
She was born April 25, 1933, in Gailey, Okla., to O.J. and Lois Anglin Bray.
She was a retired registered nurse and a member of the Highway Baptist Church. She married R.J. Williamson Sr. on July 16, 1954, in Pauls Valley.
She is survived by her husband of the home, two sons; R.J. Williamson II of Eufaula, John J. Williamson III of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Linda J. Hall of Tecumseh, Betty Williamson of Oklahoma City; two sisters; Wanda Humphreys and Kathryn Humphreys, both of Oklahoma City, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Don Bray.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Cal Hunter officiating.
Nora (Chandler) Nguyen
Nora (Chandler) Nguyen died Monday, Sept. 12, in Baton Rouge, La., after a long battle with cancer.
She was born Dec. 31, 1939, to Roy and Anna (Cheatwood) Chandler. She grew up in Shawnee and attended Shawnee schools.
She married Nong Nguyen in Baton Rouge June 14, 1969.
She was a homemaker and the mother of five children. She loved gardening, doing her own home decorating projects, and was a fantastic cook and hostess who had a generous and open heart.
Preceding her in death were her parents; two daughters, Anna Marie Nguyen Temple and Vickie Gene Permetter, as well as five siblings.
Survivors include her husband, Nong Nguyen of Baton Rouge; son, Phillip Chandler of Shawnee; son and daughter-in-law, William and Tina Chandler of Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and James Reynolds of Shawnee; her sisters, Francene Freeman, Roberta O' Flanagan, Arless Lyon and Paulene Sharp, all of Shawnee, and Loretta Sinclair of Eufaula; brother, Harold Chandler of Texas; grandchildren, Brian, Cory, Krishna, Marissa, Aaron, Chance and Summer Chandler, Scott and Michelle Reynolds and Jenny and Jessica Permetter.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Walker Funeral Home with Dr. Bob Searl officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society.
