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Gary Reed Barrett

Gary Reed Barrett was born in Altus, Oklahoma 12-24-1945, the first of five children born to Charles Reed
Barrett and Mary Ferne Caves Barrett. Gary grew up on his parents’ farm, loving the outdoors. At age 12 he
was baptized at Martha Baptist church. He loved the Lord and felt called to be a preacher. He graduated from
Martha High School in 1964. He began attending college at Oklahoma Baptist University, where he met and
married Nancy Carolyn Golden. They had two daughters, Kimberlee Anne and Rachel Suzanne. He completed
his degree at Hardin Simmons in law enforcement in 1971. During his life he worked in law enforcement in
Abilene, TX; Snyder, TX; Mesquite, TX; Douglas, WY; and Cody, WY and also worked undercover for the DEA
for a number of years. He married his beloved wife Michelle Lynn Maupin in 1990. In 1993 he adopted Michelle’
s daughter Kimberley Kay, then age six. After marrying Michelle, he fulfilled a life-long dream of working on and
managing large ranches in South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming. From 1999 to 2006 he and Michelle and
Kimberly K. returned to Oklahoma where they built a home outside Martha near the Salt Fork of the Red River.
At the time of his death, he was living in Pueblo, CO.

Over his lifetime, Gary worked in trucking, ranching, farming and law enforcement. Although he never had a
pulpit, he preached the love and mercy of Jesus Christ wherever he went. His love of the Lord was magnetic
and genuine. He understood hardship. He understood redemption. He was a faithful son, loving father, proud
grandfather and dear friend, beloved by many. He never met a stranger. His smile and ready laugh could light
up a room. He wasn’t afraid to show emotion or affection, or to speak about matters of the heart and eternal
things.

His family and friends rejoice that he is with the Lord, but he will be sorely missed.

Gary is survived by his wife Michelle Barrett; his parents, Charles and Ferne Barrett; his three daughters
Kimberlee A. (David) Barrett-Johnson, Rachel (Lewis) Hogan, and Kimberly K. Barrett; his seven grandchildren-
Joshua Hogan, Jacob Hogan, Jonathan Hogan, Adriel Barrett-Johnson, Shannon Kate Barrett-Johnson, Grace
Barrett-Johnson and Theophilus Barrett-Johnson; his two brothers, David (Carolyn) Barrett and John Barrett;
his sister, Rita (Fred) Jackson his aunt and uncle, Chauncey and Ruth Barrett; his aunt Mary Caves; his
cousins, Dana (Joe) Gant and Betty Barrett; Doug (Sherry) Caves, Linda (Tom) Archer, and Carl (Karen Kahn)
Caves; his nieces and nephews: Andrea Barrett, Rebekah Barrett, Elizabeth Barrett, Christine Sloan, Nicholas
Jackson, Joseph Barrett, Hunter Barrett, Charlcey Barrett, Tyler Mitchell, and Thomas Maupin; his cousins
Melinda Burns, Lisa Hollin, Kevin Caves, Jeff Caves, Josie Caves, Jeremy Caves, and Eleanor Caves; his grand-
nieces and grand-nephews Ashley Sloan, Emily Sloan, Jonathon W. Barrett; Kristin Burns, Katie Burns, Barrett
Burns, Joshua Hollin, Hayden Hollin, Lauren Hollin, Luke Montgomery, Jake Montgomery; and mother-in-law
Sharon Maupin, brother-in-law Brad (WyLisa) Maupin.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Fred and Grace Caves; Charles and Eva Barrett. By Aunt Frances
Caves; Uncle Morris Caves; Sister Rebekah Barrett; Father-in-law Thomas Maupin; nephew Jonathon D.
Barrett; niece Stephanie Montgomery.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 15, 2007, at First Baptist Church of
Altus with John Lingle and Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Blair Cemetery under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

The Family will receive guests from 6:30 until 8 pm on Wednesday evening at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Wild West Cowboy Church, Pueblo, Colorado.
Contributions received will be used to make a memorial gift to Eagle Summit Ranch, a non-profit rehabilitation
horseback therapy program for injured and disfigured veterans of the Iraqi war. Contributions may be mailed to
Wild West Cowboy Church, 1025 S. Prairie Ave., Pueblo, CO 81003.

Margaret Ellen Bex

Margaret Ellen Bex, 87 of Altus passed away Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Norman Regional Hospital in
Norman, Oklahoma.

She was born November 19,1919 in Frederick, Oklahoma to Helen (Archer) Meeks and John Logan Meeks.

Margaret graduated from Frederick High School in 1937 and later attended TWU in Denton, Texas.

On January 21, 1940 in Frederick,Oklahoma Margaret and F.F. “Chug” Bex were united in marriage. He
preceded her in death July 21, 1978. Margaret had lived in the Altus community since March of 1964 moving
here from Frederick, Oklahoma.

She was a longtime member and past president of PEO-Chapter CM; Voguette Bridge Club, Thursday
Bridge Club. While living in Frederick she served as an elder at the First Presbyterian Church; and was a
longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Altus.

She is survived by her daughter Jan of Norman, Oklahoma; two grandsons; Josh of Norman, Oklahoma,
Michael of Phoenix, Arizona; one sister-in-law Bess Dowdy, one niece Suzanne Kavanagh; two nephews John
Dobbs and Mike Dobbs; and several great-nieces and great-nephew. She is also survived by her precious GiGi.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister Joanne Dobbs.

Funeral Services for Margaret Bex are scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at the First
Presbyterian Church in Altus with Rev. Stacy Pitts officiating. Interment will follow in the Restlawn Cemetery
under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

The family of Margaret Bex will greet friends Monday, March 19, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lowell-
Tims Funeral Home.

Ethel “Irene” Bowman

Ethel “Irene” Bowman, age 78, of Blair, passed away Friday, March 2, 2007, at her home.

Irene was born June 14, 1928, in Atoka, Oklahoma, to Sam and Omie Annie (Furr) Aterberry. She married
Jessie Bowman March 25, 1950, in Vernon, Texas. They lived in Tipton, Oklahoma, for many years before
moving to Blair fifteen years ago.
Irene was a wonderful homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to sew and listen to music. She
also loved fishing and especially catching perch. Irene was very fond of her dog “Bubba” and loved her family,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jessie on February 18, 1999, two sisters, Eloise Dudley
and Joyce Williamson, and a daughter-in-law, Martha Bowman, Irene is survived by three sons, Jimmy Dale
Pierson and wife Deanna of Hobbs, New Mexico, Merlin Bowman of Denver, Colorado, Curtis Bowman of Wichita
Falls, Texas; one daughter, Nita Jo Everett of Blair; nine grandchildren, Chad Pierson, Travis Pierson, Kristy
Bowman, Merlin Lance Bowman, Keith Curtis Bowman, Jessica Mae Bowman, Cassie Spring, Jennifer Walker,
and Jalynn Walker; fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

The family will greet friends on Sunday, March 4, 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, March 5, at the First Baptist Church in Tipton with Pastor Harold
Gaches officiating. Interment will follow at the Tipton City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home.

BROWN

Bennie Arvel Brown, age 68 of Altus, passed away early Monday morning, February 12, 2007, at English Village
Manor.

Mr. Brown was born on September 13, 1938, at Kermit, Texas to Robert J. and Lorea (Hair) Brown. He graduated
from Odessa, Texas High School and worked at various jobs until joining the United States Air Force in 1966. On
April 29, 1967, he married Helen Epling at Odessa, Texas and lived in several places during his career. In 1977,
they moved to Altus where he worked at Altus Air Force Base until his retirement in May of 1986. After leaving
the Air Force, he began work for United Airlines as a C-5 Loadmaster Instructor. Later changing their name from
United Airlines to Flight Safety, Bennie retired from that job in 1999.

Muzzle loading and shooting, fishing, watching television and attending and participating in Indian pow-wows were
some of his pastimes, but being with his family and friends was his favorite. Bennie was a member of the National
Rifle Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, a 32nd Scottish Rite Mason, Past Master of Altus Lodge 62 and Past
Patron of the Altus Order of Easter Star Lodge 49.

Preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Bennie is survived by his wife, Helen; one son, Robert Brown
and wife Natasha; one granddaughter, Alexis Brown; two sisters, Dorothy Grizzard of Big Springs, Texas and Cora
Bell Shows and husband Dutch of Odessa, Texas; one brother, Robert Brown and wife Lawanda of Odessa,
Texas along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bennie Arvel Brown will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Morey officiating. Internment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.

The family of Bennie Brown will greet friends on Tuesday evening, February 13, 2007, from 6 until 7 p.m. at
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

Barnes

Leon Barnes, age 94, of Altus, died Monday, September 10, 2007.

He was born in Hillsboro, Texas on December 24, 1912 to William C. and Etta Mae (Loftis) Barnes. In 1914,
when he was two years old, the family moved to Jackson County and lived on various farms in and around the
Navajoe and Friendship communities. He attended the Clabber Flats and White schools, later Ozark and
Friendship schools where he graduated as high school valedictorian in1932. At Friendship he participated in
both basketball and baseball. After graduation he attended business college in Oklahoma City.

In 1934 he married his high school sweetheart, Beatrice Shackelford. They settled on a farm in the
Friendship community. He later also worked as a bookeeper and manager of the Friendship Co-Operative Gin.
Leon joined the Midway Methodist Church (Friendship Methodist) in 1933. For over forty years he served as
Sunday School Superintendent and teacher.

In 1972 they moved to Altus where he was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church and also
active in the Senior Center. His pastimes were playing dominoes and watching the Atlanta Braves baseball
games on TV.

Leon loved his family, friends and his church. He enjoyed telling stories and jokes, and was known for his
great sense of humor.

He and Beatrice were married for fifty-nine years. She preceded him in death in 1993. He was also
preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; Virgil, L.B. and Elmer.

Leon is survived by his daughter Twila Bearden and husband Edgar of Santa Fe,NM. four grandchildren;
Lisa Conley and husband David of Wentzville, Mo. Leah Bearden of Tacoma, Wa., Sherri Ansay and husband
William of Sun Prairie, Wi, Jaye Hawkins and husband Dean of Las Cruces, NM. six great grandchildren; Sarah
and Adam Conley; Monique and Rachel Ansay; and Callie and Hannah Hawkins. He is survived by one sister
Bonnie Johnson of Altus, and other relatives and good friends.

Funeral services for Leon Barnes are scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the First
United Methodist Church with Rev. Margie Van Oostrum officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City
Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

The family of Leon Barnes will greet family and friends Thursday evening September 13, 2007 from 6:30 to
8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

Bobbie Lou Beets

Bobbie Lou Beets, age 91, of Altus, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, September 9, 2007 at Jackson County
Memorial Hospital in Altus. She was born June 13,1916 in Hollis Oklahoma to Robert Nathan Morris and
Geneva (Duvall) Morris.
On November 2, 1940 Bobbie and Hamon Ira Beets were united in marriage. Bobbie taught school at Eugene
Field in Altus for many years and was voted teacher of the year before she retired in 1978. After she retired
she volunteered at the hospital, was active with the United Methodist Women and the quilting club. Bobbie was
a charter member of Good Sams Club. She was longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus.
She is survived by her loving husband H.I. Beets of sixty-six years; one son Charles Beets and wife Susan of
Benton, Arkansas; two sisters, Madeline McGee of Hollis, Oklahoma, Ruby Wooldridge of Mangum,Oklahoma;
daughter-in-law Merry Garner of Argyle, Texas. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Elaine Berthelot, one son Jerry Beets; one
grandson DuWayne Beets and one brother C.L.Morris.
Funeral Services for Bobbie Lou Beets are scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in
the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Player officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City
Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family of Bobbie Beets will greet friends Tuesday evening September 11, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

BUCK

Joe Buck, of Altus, civic leader, professional baseball player, and businessman, passed away Sunday, July 8,
2007, at his home following a courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Eddie Joe Buck was born in Elmer, Oklahoma, on May 15, 1931, to Joe and Lola Mae Buck. He grew up in
Altus, and is remembered by many for cycling his physically handicapped sister, Bettie Anne, on his bicycle
handles to Washington Elementary. He lovingly took her to ball games and wherever he went.

Buck attended Altus Schools and graduated in 1940 at the age of 17. His mentor, Bill Williams, recommended
Joe for a baseball scholarship at Oklahoma A & M, now known as Oklahoma State University. He was a member
of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity in Stillwater, Oklahoma. During his junior year, he signed a baseball contract with
the Boston Red Sox. He graduated from Oklahoma A & M with a degree in economics.

Joe credits Eula and Clifford Peterson for the encouragement they and the First Baptist Church gave him
through his growing up years.

After college, Joe served two years in the Korean Conflict, then returned to the Red Sox. He played ball until
1956.

In October of 1956, Joe received the opportunity to begin his career in Altus. He entered into business with
Johnny Gregg Real Estate and Insurance. It later became Gregg, Buck, & Roberson Agency, now know as
Century 21 Altus Prestige Realty.

For many years, Buck was actively involved in many civic endeavors in the community. He served as president
of the Chamber of Commerce twice and as president of the Kiwanis Club twice. He was president of the Altus and
Oklahoma Board of Realtors, seved on military affairs, and attended Altus Air Force committees regularly.

He served three years as an Altus Schools board member and was a deacon at the First Baptist Church, where
he also taught Sunday School for several years to high school boys. Joe spearheaded the drive to build the
Industrial Park, and worked diligently to build the Southwest Technical Center.

In 1952, leading Oklahoma A & M to a Missouri Valley Conference Southern Division championship, Joe
became the first Oklahoman to earn All-American Baseball honors. In 1992, Joe was in the first class to be
inducted into the Oklahoma State Baseball Hall of Fame in Stillwater.

Joe shared special times with his grandchildren when he took them to breakfast each Wednesday morning
prior to school. After semi-retirement, Joe and Marilyn enjoyed motor homing throughout the U.S.

His family honored Joe on his 75th birthday with a golf tournament and luncheon at the Altus Elks and Country
Club. This was a show of appreciation for Joe’s devotion to his family, as well as time and efforts in building “Altus
With A Future To Share”.

Joe Buck was preceded in death by his parents Joe & Lola Mae Buck, and his sister, Bettie Anne.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of the home; his brother Bill Buck of New Orleans, La.; his children, Mary and
Billy Moore of Lubbock, TX, Gregg and Andrea Buck of Altus, Tina and David Cossey, Teri Philbrick and Toye
and George Mitchell, all of Edmond, OK. His great pleasure was in being a grandparent to Whitney Mitchell
Nelson and her husband Jeremy, Carson Mitchell, Stacy and Brayden Buck, Megan Myers, Abbey and Bennett
Philbrick, and Jacob and Justin Cossey.

Services for Joe Buck will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Altus. Dr. Jeff
Moore will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Restlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction
of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

The family of Joe Buck will greet friends from 6 to 8 on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

Online tributes may be made to the family of Joe Buck at www.Lowell-Tims.com . The family request that
memorials may be made in Joe Buck’s name to the First Baptist Church Youth Group, 300 N. Main St. Altus, OK
73521, or to the OK Medical Research Foundation, Lung Division, 825 Northeast 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK
73104.

Eva Lois Brewer

Eva Lois Brewer,74, of Eldorado, passed away on April 12, 2008 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
Eva was born August 14, 1933, in Eldorado to George and Lois Smith. Eva attended Eldorado High School and
then pursued her life-long ambition of becoming a nurse. She was a nurse from 1956-1976 at Jackson County
Memorial Hospital where she helped countless patients in need. After she retired from the hospital, she worked
briefly for Dr. Noble
Ballard until her health declined. Eva has been fondly remembered through the years by many of her former
patients and co-workers. She was a member of the Eldorado First Baptist Church.
Eva is survived by her mother, Lois Smith, Eldorado; daughter, Joy Whitlock and husband Mark, Altus; son Danny
Campsey, Bagwell Texas; sisters, Paula Ledbetter and Ann Tinney, Eldorado; and brother Bill Smith and wife Pam
of Blue Springs, Missouri. Eva was very proud of her five grandchildren: Tangie Pappo, Altus; Melanie MacKenzie,
Lubbock, TX; Brian Whitlock, Plainview, TX; J.B. Campsey, Bagwell, TX; and Christen Campsey, Clarksville, TX.
Eva was also blessed with two great grandchildren: Avery Joy MacKenzie and Arianna Campsey; and seven
nephews and two nieces.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Eldorado First Baptist Church, with the
Reverend Pete Wylie officiating. Eva Brewer will lie in state at Lowell-Tims Chapel in Eldorado, April 14, 2008 from
noon until time of service. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.

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