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Emma Mae Bernard
Norman resident Emma Mae Bernard, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, in Oklahoma City.
She was born July 15, 1925, in Cushing to Adam and Ethel (Brock) Gokey.
Mrs. Bernard was known as a tender and kind hearted person, many calling her "mom." A very loving mother and grandmother always gentle in her ways.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; daughter, Leona Foster; step-son, Charles Bernard; brothers, Johnny Gokey, Cyrus Gokey and Adam Gokey Jr.
Survivors include her two sons, Robert Gokey and wife, Kristle, of Shawnee, and Gary Bernard of Oklahoma City; step-daughter, Joyce Garcia of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Helen Littleton of Tecumseh, and Louise White of Tecumseh; three brothers, Leo Gokey and wife, Mary, of Tecumseh, Frank Gokey and wife, Vivian, of Oregon, and Louis Gokey and wife, Mildred, of Kansas; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Primrose Chapel. Burial will follow at Norman IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service.
William "Bill" Colclasure
Shawnee resident William "Bill" Colclasure, 72, died Monday, Feb. 19, at his home.
He was born Sept. 6, 1934, in Baum, Okla., to Gibson and Lola Colclasure.
He was raised in Gene Autry, Okla., and graduated from Central High School in Okla. City. He also was a graduate of Oklahoma City University and pursued Master Studies in Urban Planning at The University of Oklahoma.
Bill served in the U.S. Army as a Dental Technician at Scoffield Barricks in Hawaii.
Bill began his career with the City of Oklahoma City working as an urban planner. He worked with the urban renewal authority as head of drafting and mapping. This is where he met his wife of 37 years.
He was married Feb. 14, 1970, to Janet Kay McMahan. They moved to Muskogee where Bill served as City Planner and raised Apaloosa's on their ranch in Warner. He also was a Mustang City Planner and became the Shawnee City Planner in 1988. He retired in 1999. Bill served as Acting City Manager for a time in the early 1990's.
Bill and and his wife, Janet, were members of the Keefton Freewill Baptist Church and have been members of the Mustang Freewill Baptist Church. He also was a member of the Elks Lodge.
He played college football and semi-pro baseball. Bill loved golf and was an avid OU fan. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a devoted father and husband.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Kay Colclasure of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Kimberly and Michael Phillips of Pearland, Texas, and Kristi Coker of Shawnee; one brother, Wayne Colclasure and wife, Ruthie, of Nowata; three grandsons, Travis Phillips of Pearland, Texas, William Chase Phillips of Pearland, Texas, and Kobe Coker of Shawnee; several nieces and nephews.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Mike Taylor officiating.
Floyd A. Conway
Tecumseh resident Floyd A. Conway, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Feb. 18, at the age of 60.
He was born on April 21, 1946 in Hamilton, Ohio, to Ponder and Edith (Baker) Conway.
Floyd attended the Full Gospel Church in Tecumseh. He worked as a foreman in the construction industry. He loved his tractor service, collecting guns, and working with his tools. Floyd was always on the go, spending time with his family and his horse, chickens, and dogs and he loved being outdoors.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Ponder and Edith Conway; his brother, Marvin Conway; and his son, Brian Conway.
He leaves many loving memories with his family; his wife, Reba of the home; his daughter, Eva Rena Conway of Shawnee; his sons, David Conway of Prague and Dustin Conway of Shawnee; his sister, Vernita Norvell of Florida; his grandchildren, Coby Conway, Kaydence Conway, Christopher Hester, and Shelby Merrell all of Shawnee; his aunt, Marilyn Baker-Brown of Albuquerque, N.M.; his niece, Patty Benedict of Indiana; Connie and Jesse Henry of Indiana; and cousin, Henry Conway of Indiana; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
Service celebrating Floyd's life will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny McCracken and the Rev. Jerry Robinson officiating. Casket bearers will be Terry McCracken, Barry McCracken, Johnny McCracken, James Haggard, Gene Hacker, and William Griffin. Honorary bearers will be Tommy Barton and Don Rector.
Virginia Geraldine "Jerri" Fowler
Tecumseh resident Virginia Geraldine "Jerri" Fowler, 72, died Monday, Feb. 19, in Shawnee.
Jerri was born Oct. 4, 1934, in Red Oak, Okla., to Rufus and Edith (Jones) Nix.
She was born and raised in Red Oak and had lived throughout Oklahoma before moving to Tecumseh in 1958. She attended Red Oak High School.
On August 31, 1953, she married Bob Fowler in McAlester. He preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 1988.
Jerri worked at Tinker Air Force Base until her retirement in 1974. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star #30, where she served as Past Worthy Matron as well as serving as secretary for more than 20 years. She was an active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. Her children, grandchildren and her great-grandchildren were a focal point in her life. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting.
She also was preceded in death by her daughter, Virginia Ann Fowler; her parents; two sisters, Alice Luna and Othalene Perry; and two brothers, Bobby Dale Nix and Terry Nix.
Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Debbie and Al Cronin of West Virginia, Melody Williams of Oklahoma City and Melissa and Kirk West of Shawnee; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Vic and Susie Fowler of McAlester, Billy Fowler of Holdenville and Mike Fowler of Tecumseh; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Dail Bates of Oklahoma City and Connie and Larry Stafford of Edmond; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Jay Nix of McAlester and David and Nikki Nix of Wilburton, Okla.; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Myers of Tecumseh First Free Will Baptist Church and the Rev. Jeff Hogan officating. Burial will be at Tecumseh Cemetery.
Ottis E. Payne
Meeker resident Ottis E. Payne died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, in Meeker at the age of 85.
Service is pending and will be announced by Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.
Ellis Eugene Smith
Longtime Seminole resident Ellis Eugene Smith died Sunday, Feb. 18, at his home at the age of 65.
Graveside services
will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Little Cemetery with Chris Stinnett officiating.
Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole, is directing arrangements.
Aubrey Joe Lollis
Harrah resident Aubrey Joe "A.J." Lollis died Saturday, Feb. 17, in Harrah at the age of 70.
Service will be 10 a.m. today at the Asa Smith Memorial Chapel, Harrah, with Mr. Jim Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lane Cemetery, Harrah under the direction of Smith~Parks Funeral Service in Harrah.
Ray Ash
Stroud resident Ray Ash died Monday, Feb. 19, in Stroud at the age of 76.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m today and 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Parks Brothers, .
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Stroud with the Rev. Burl MacKey officiating. Burial will be at Stroud Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Services, Stroud.
Floyd Conway
Shawnee resident Floyd Conway died Sunday, Feb. 18, at the age of 60.
Services are pending with Resthaven Funeral Home of Shawnee.
Mildred M. Kluding
McLoud resident Mildred M. Kluding died Sunday, Feb. 18, at the age of 80.
Services are pending in Norwalk, Ohio, under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Chandler, Okla.
Margaret Bernice Pace
Tecumseh resident Margaret Bernice Pace, 71, died Saturday, Feb. 17, in Tecumseh.
She was born May 21, 1935, in Baltzer, Miss., to Elijah Dewell and Lois Bernice (Blackwell) Shepherd. She grew up in Mobile, Ala. and graduated in 1953 from Murphy High School in Mobile.
In 2000 she met Raymond Pace and they were married on July 21, 2001 at the United Pentecostal Church in Oklahoma City.
In her early years, she was employed at Keesler Air Force Base as a Legal Secretary and continued that line of work for a number of years. Later in life, she became a Home Health Aide, which enabled her to care for the elderly people she loved. She was a devoted Christian and she attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Shawnee.
In her youth, she was inspired to obtain her license to preach the gospel. She loved singing, playing the piano, organ and accordion. She had a real appreciation for the absurdly funny and was notorious for playing pranks on people. She also enjoyed playing cards and games with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Pace of the home; three children and their spouses, Michael and Becky Ray of Nicoma Park, Sharon and Carl Meadows of Tecumseh and Thomas and Jacquelyn Kasey of Oklahoma City; one sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Charles Bouteiller of Louisville, Ky.; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; she was also expecting two more great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. today at Cooper Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Goodin, pastor of Pentecostal Church of God officiating. Burial will follow at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in Newalla.
Mildred Nora Helms
Shawnee resident Mildred Nora Helms, 89, died Sunday, Feb. 18, at Colonial Estates.
She was born March 7, 1917, to Henry and Minnie Kneisel, in Shawnee.
Mildred worked for several years at Sunset Estates Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin Helms; sons, Larry and Ronnie Helms; brothers, Harvey and Melvin Kneisel; sister, Ruby Kneisel Yarger; one great-grandson, Jude Jackson.
Survivors include her son, Robert Helms; nephews, Harvey, Johnny, and Michael Kneisel; one niece, Peggy Kneisel; three grandsons, Rusty, Greg, and Stephen Holmes; one granddaughter, Jamie Jackson and husband, Bart; one aunt, Rhonda Montgomery; one sister-in-law, Geneva Eddy and children Janet Ruth and Jack; and many other family members and friends. She will be missed by all.
Visitation will be 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Resthaven Memorial Park with Harvey Kneisel officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.
