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Dishman
Juanita Mae Herring Dishman passed away December 24, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Born in
Jackson County on May 2, 1918, to W.D. (Dick) and Katie Mae Robertson Herring, and was raised by Dick and
Beryl Herring after her mother's death when Juanita was seven. Juanita was the oldest of eleven children. She married
Roy L. Dishman on October 25, 1939 and together they had two children, Linda Lee and Michael Roy.
Juanita was the most loving and devoted Mother and Grandmother any child could ask for. In the summer, our house
was filled with cousins for weeks at a time. Many times the housework was left behind for an impromptu picnic or a
climb up the mountain or just to wander around the creek behind the house.
She and Roy worked the cattle and the farm together until health forced them to turn the job over to Michael. They
both worked hard and had the physical problems that plague farmers' lives.
She had resided at Tamarack Retirement Center for almost five years and considered Kay and Sandra and the rest of
the people there as family. We want to thank them for their wonderful care and love they gave to her. Kay was
alyways coming up with activities to keep her busy and feeling productive. Everything from puzzles to making jewelry
to quilting and the latest project, stuffed bears for children in need.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy, two sisters, Wilma Cates and Ometta Faye Wilks,
two brothers, Bill Herring and Rod Herring, and son-in-law Bob W. Cravens. Survived by daughter Linda Dishman
Cravens, son Michael Roy and wife Diane Dishman, grandchildren Robin Renee Cravens, Robert Charlie Cravens,
Christopher Michael and wife Courtney Dishman, and Derick Grant Dishman. Sisters Lorena Lockwood, Oletta
Akins, Katie James and husband Paul, Iva Jean Laughery, and Alma Rahe Gilreath and husband Leslie, brother Art
Herring, sisters-in-law Dovie Dishman, Lorene Herring and Lavinia Herring and many, many nieces, nephews and
great nieces and great nephews.
Juanita often told others that she couldn't have been blessed with better children, but we were the ones who were
blessed to have such a loving and giving Mother.
This family has lost a great and wonderful woman and she and her wisdom and wry humor will be greatly missed every
day by her children and grandchildren.
We wish to thank the nursing staff at Jackson County Memorial Hospital and Dr. Melinda Powers for the kind and
tender care they gave to Mother and this family.
Services will be held at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus, 1100 E. Tamarack Road, on Thursday, December 28th
at 2:00 pm. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening at 6 to 8 pm.
Helen E. Doan
Helen E. Doan, 83 passed away November 6, 2004 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
She was born to Charles E. and Carline D Eckardt on May 31, 1921.
Helen graduated high school at Mays Landing High School in Mays Landing N.J. in 1939.
She married Ralph S Doan and to this union was born one son Charles H. Doan and one daughter Carol Lyn
Gaynon.
Helen enjoyed lunches at the senior meal site (old Wilson school), playing bingo, reading, traveling, watching old
movies and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Doan, and her parents.
Helen is loving survived by her son Charles Doan and wife Anastasia of Altus, Oklahoma, and daughter Carol Lyn
Gaynon and husband Art of Deerfield, Michigan and 5 grandchildren.
Memorial services are scheduled for Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 9:30 am at The Towers at 101 E.
Commerce in Altus, Oklahoma.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Hazel Mae Dobbins
Hazel Mae Dobbins, age 95 passed away Monday, July 24, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. She
was born May 31, 1911 in Warren, Oklahoma to Clayton O. Whortan and Nancy Pitts Trayler Whortan.
On June 19, 1930 in Muskogee, Oklahoma Hazel and John Cornelius Dobbins were united in marriage. He
preceded her in death April 1, 1978.
The earlier years of her life were spent on the farm in Washita and Caddo County. The last fifty-six years she
spent in Altus where she worked as a Certified Medication Aide at the Altus House Nursing Home. At the age of
eighty-two due to failing eye sight and hearing problems she retired.
Hazel is survived by six children Katherine Pitts of San Diego, California, George Dobbins, Merlin Dobbins and
Ronald Gary Dobbins all of Altus, Oklahoma, Clara Dobbins Lewis of Littleton, Colorado, and Melvin Dobbins of
Ronceverte, West Virginia; twenty-two grandchildren, forty-eight great-grandchildren and seven
great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends, many still living in the Warren and Blair area, and
former co-workers in the nursing field.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Walter Franklin Dobbins June 26, 1960 one
daughter Elizabeth Dobbins Rutherford, July 9, 2004, one grandson, two great-grandsons, and one
great-great-grandson.
Funeral services
for Hazel Dobbins are scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home Chapel with her grandson, Rev. Jeffrey D. Pitts officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City
Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family of Hazel Dobbins will greet friends Thursday, July 27, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Ty Matthew Dobbins
Graveside service for Ty Matthew Dobbins have been scheduled for 10:00 am, Thursday, April 8, 2004, at the Altus
City Cemetery with Rev. Randy Allen officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home. The family will receive guests from 6pm until 8pm, Wednesday, April 7th at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Ty was born March 21, 2004, to Jason Dobbins and Taneal Drake. He left us too soon on April 5, 2004. Although
he was only here for 2 short weeks, he will fill our hearts for a lifetime. He was a strong little boy, with the fight of a
tiger.
He is survived by his parents, Jason and Taneal of the home; grandparents, Doug and Lydia Dobbins of Altus,
Oklahoma, Debbie and Dave Ritz of Falcon, Colorado, and Dennie Cornell of Colorado Springs, Colorado;
great-grandparents, Bobby Garrison of Altus, Linda Gensman of Altus, Mel and Rose Dobbins of Corpus Christi,
Texas, Maureene Johnson of California, John Allen of Tennessee, and Bill and Kathy Cornell of Colorado Springs,
Colorado; great-great-grandparents, Mildred Deyo of Henderson, Nevada, Hazel Dobbins of Altus, Francis Flowers
of Nebraska, Steve and Bella Farber of California and Willma Grefe of Colorado; Special aunts, Marissa Dobbins of
Altus, Stevie, Jamie and Kaitlin Cornell, and Nyla Jo Ritz all of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and uncle, Kyle Cornell
also of Colorado Springs; and a host of great-aunts and uncles from Altus and Colorado.
Dobbs
Lois Whittington Dobbs, 84, of Blair, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Jackson County
Memorial Hospital in Altus.
Lois was born January 7, 1924, to George and Pleasant (Cantwell) Sadler in Grandfield, Oklahoma.
She married Victor Whittington in June of 1942 in Grandfield. To this union, nine children were born.
In the early 1960’s, she moved to Altus where she attended Altus Beauty College and obtained her cosmetology
license. She later worked as a waitress during the 1960’s and 1970’s at Ruby’s Café, Bus Station Café, Pike’s Café,
and Bunker Hill United Drug.
Lois married Fred Dobbs of Altus in 1976. She then moved to the Friendship area where she enjoyed raising a
garden and harvesting and selling vegetables and pecans to the public for many years.
Lois was also an avid musician. She played the guitar and harmonica, loved to sing, and was a talented yodeler.
She was a very strong woman who inspired all her children to believe in a strong work ethic.
She moved to the Blair area in the early 1990’s where she lived with her three sons. When her health began to fail,
she was admitted to the English Village Nursing home in 2002 where she resided until her death. Lois was a member
of the First Baptist Church in Altus where she taught children’s Sunday school classes during the 1960’s.
Preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, one brother, Sam Sadler, two sisters, Annetta O’Keefe and Faye
Hickman, and one grandson, Garrett Whittington, Lois is survived by her nine children, Donald Whittington of
Chehalis, Washington, Arlis Whittington of Blair, Ronald Whittington of Snyder, Oklahoma, Jerry Whittington of Blair,
Jeanie Steinmetz of Havre, Montana, Janice Oak of Blair, Vicky Shaw, also of Blair, Sharon Lavoie of Great Falls,
Montana, and Kirby Myers of Memphis, Texas; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leo
Sadler of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Eddie Sadler of Eastland, Texas; two sisters, Deloris Cooper of Lubbock, Texas,
and Wanda Hunter of Wichita Falls, Texas, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will greet friends on Monday, November 24, at Lowell-Tims Chapel from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Blair Cemetery in Blair, Oklahoma,
with Reverend Randy Mitchell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Blair Cemetery Association.
Mary E. Dobbs
Mary E. Dobbs, age 50, passed away Friday, February 8, 2008, at
Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
She was born to C.R.(Red) and Pauline Mills on December 13, 1957, in Altus, Ok. Mary was raised in Gould,
Ok. and graduated from Gould High School in 1976. She attended Western Oklahoma State College.
Mary married Charles Dobbs June 4, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked at Dobbs & Brinkman as an
insurance agent, and also as a legal secretary for many years. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, and caring
for her plants and flowers.
Mary is survived by her husband of the home, Charles; two daughters; Bailey Dobbs of Altus Oklahoma, Mary
Beth Tischler and husband Robert of Altus Oklahoma, one grandchild Foster Tischler of Altus, Oklahoma. One sister;
Marion Sue Sexton of Gould Oklahoma; two brothers; Randy Mills and wife Linda, of Hollis Oklahoma, Bruce Mills
and wife Melinda of Hollis Oklahoma,; two nieces Danya Mills, and Mary Jane Barnes; and two nephews JR Mills,
and Jeremy Mills.
Mary was prededed in death by both of her parents and one nephew.
Funeral Services for Mary E. Dobbs are scheduled for Monday, February 11, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.at Lowell-Tims
Chapel with Jeremy Mills officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family of Mary E. Dobbs will greet friends Sunday evening February 10, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in memory of Mary E. Dobbs.
Donald Earl Dollins
Donald Earl Dollins, age 59 of Altus, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 20, 2005.
Born on January 30, 1946 to Fred and Mildred (Woodall) Dollins in Whiting, Indiana, Don joined the United States
Air Force and retired after twenty years of service to his country in August of 1986. Don was later employed with
Hughes Training and Flight Safety at Altus Air Force Base.
He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by two sons; Dwight Dollins and wife Kristy of Flower Mound,
Texas and Eric Dollins and wife Claudia of Durham, North Caroliana; three grandchildren, Madalyn Dollins, Alec
Dollins and Kellen Dollins of Flower Mound, Texas, two sisters; Thelma Wright and Leatha Wheeler and husband
Lee Roy; one brother, Fred Dollins and wife Janet along with a host of other relatives and friends
A private graveside service was held Tuesday morning the Altus City Cemetery. Lowell-Tims Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
Julia J. McGinnis Dominguez
Julia Dominguez age 81, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2004, at Marina Nursing Home in Arlington, Texas.
She was born September 16, 1922 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to George Allen McGinnis and Lola Alice Cox. She
was a graduate of Friendship School and lived in Altus for most of her life.
She is survived by four daughter, Julia J. Cross of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bena Janet Harrison of Grand Prairie, Texas,
Nannette Glover of Graham, Texas, and Debra Rusk of Irving, Texas. She had eight grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her two brothers, Sprugeon McGinnis, Hershel McGinnis and her sister
Aleen Gerrante. Graveside service will be at Altus City Cemetery,
Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 2:00 pm. Under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Nina Genevieve Doud
Nina Genevieve Doud, age 83 of Altus, Oklahoma passed away Monday, March 1, 2004 in Altus. She was born
May 22, 1920 in Hutchenson, Kansas to Curtis McKeeman and Juanita (Parker) McKeeman.
On July 23, 1943 in Norman,Oklahoma Genevieve and Niles Claude Doud were united in marriage. He preceded
her in death May 14, 2003. She had lived in Altus since August 2002 moving here from Portland, Oregon.
Genevieve worked for Volunteers of America as a administrative secretary for over thirty-five years before retiring.
After retirement she enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member
of the Southside Baptist Church in Altus.
She is survived by one daughter, Kay Lorraine Roberson and husband Darrell of Altus, Oklahoma; two sons,
Merwin Doud and wife Beckie of Medford, Oregon, Joe Ray Doud and wife Cheryl of Portland, Oregon. She is
also survived by three granddaughters, six grandsons, seven great-granddaughters, one great-grandson; three
sister-in-laws, Dawn Manzer and Evelyn Overton of Lowville, New York, Beverly Evans of Rodchester, New York.
Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, March 12, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Nazarene Church in Portland,
Oregon. Reception will follow after the service. Local arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home.
Betty Doughty
Betty Doughty passed away peacefully in Norman, Oklahoma June 15th, 2005.
Betty was born August 29, 1921 in Mangum to Amon J. and Ora P. Wilson. She graduated from Mangum High
School in 1940, where she was an outstanding twirler with the Mangum High School Drum and Bugle Corp.
She married Nelson Doughty on December 25, 1940 and together they have four children. After moving a number
of times while Nelson was in the Navy, Betty and Nelson settled in Martha, Okla. in 1946.
Both Betty and Nelson were class parents for 12 years for many different classes at Martha High School. They were
also very active in the Martha Methodist Church as Sunday school teachers and board members.
Betty maintained the Martha Insurance Agency after the First State Bank moved to Altus in 1959. She also served
as city clerk for the town of Martha and was employed by the Public Service Company, the Arkansas Louisiana Gas
Co., and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
Betty served several years as inspector of the local election board and was active in the Sorosis Club, W.S.C.S. of
the Martha Methodist Church and other clubs. She also supported Nelson’s numerous civic activities in Altus.
Betty began art lessons at Altus Junior College in 1969. She was an accomplished landscape and still life artist and
exhibited one of her works at the state capitol in Oklahoma City during the Oklahoma Artists Exhibit in 1979. That
painting is currently on exhibit in the The Old Greer County Museum and Hall of Fame. She also loved to write
poetry, square dance with Nelson and entertain friends and family.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Nelson, sisters Euna Rae Balch, Alice Ingraham and
Nedra Garrett, and brother Eddie Wilson. She is survived by one brother, R.A. Wilson, children Lee and Sally
Doughty of Altus; Beverly and Bill Slaughter of Durango, Colo.; Donna and James Cullins of Norman, Okla. and
Lynn and Kathleen Doughty of Oklahoma City, Okla., 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and a host of
other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please send any contributions to Western Oklahoma State College Foundation.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 17 at the First United Methodist Church of Altus. Graveside
services will follow at Martha Cemetery. Funeral arrangements provided by Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. The family
will receive guests from 7:00 until 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 16th at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
