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HOOKER
Louise Hooker, age 79 of Eldorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday morning, February 10, 2006,
at Grace Living Center in Altus.
Mrs. Hooker was born Agnes Louise Hill on February 20, 1926, to Mitchell W. and Ella B. (Carl) Hill. She
married Lee Roy Hooker, Sr., on December 10, 1946. They spent twenty-nine wonderful years together before
his death on October 30, 1976.
She was a hard working, faithful wife, mother and daughter who took care of her parents and husband through
ill health until their deaths. She loved her family dearly and when her grandchildren were born, she was there to
keep them and care for them whenever she was needed.
Mrs. Hooker was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Ruby Williams and Gladys Nolan
and five brothers, Clyde Hill, Sr., Horace Hill, Lonnie Hill, Mitchell Hill and Robert Hill. She is survived by one
daughter, Vickie Von Raesfeld of Eldorado; two sons, Robert Hooker and wife Debbie of Fargo, North Dakota
and Terry Hooker and wife Pam of Houston, Texas; one step-son, Lee Roy Hooker, Jr. and wife Brenda of
Texas; eight grandchildren, Cpl. Tim Von Raesfeld and wife Shirley of Twentynine Palms, California, Amanda
Von Raesfeld and Rachel Von Raesfeld of Norman, Stephanie Von Raesfeld of Eldorado, Brandon Hooker and
wife Carolyn, Trace Hooker, Krystal Hooker of Fargo, North Dakota, and Terin Hooker of Houston;
great-grandchildren, Destiny and Emelie Von Raesfeld of Tipton, and Shealynn Von Raesfeld of Twentynine
Palms, California; two step-grandchildren, Amy and Rodney Hooker of Texas; two brothers, D. A. Hill and wife
Irene of Tennessee, Earl Hill and wife Gail of Oregon; three sisters, Hazel Hill of Grand Prairie, Texas, Anita
Atchley and Juanita Jones of Louisiana and a host of other relatives and many, many friends.
Funeral services
for Louise Hooker will be Monday, February 13, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Eldorado First Baptist
Church with Rev. Pete Wylie officiating. Internment will follow in the Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Eldorado.
The Hooker family will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Eldorado on Sunday, February 12, 2006,
from 4 until 6 p.m.
Opal Agnes Hooper
Opal Agnes Hooper, age 89, former Elmer resident passed away Tuesday,
May 1, 2007 at English Village Manor.
She was born October 24, 1917 in Seymour, Texas to Otis Muse and Julia (Qualls) Muse. Opal had lived
in the Elmer community since 1940 moving to Altus in 2001. She owned and operated a beauty shop for many
years before she retired.
Opal and M.E. “Cooter” Hooper were united in marriage August 9, 1941. He preceded her in death
February 7, 1993.
Opal was a member of the Eastern Star, Elmer Home Demonstration Club and the Hess Baptist Church
where she was very active in her Sunday School class. She had several hobbies she enjoyed especially
cooking and making her special dish of “Cole Slaw.” When she wasn’t busy in the kitchen she enjoyed
spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by one son, Billy Emerson and his wife Merlene of Altus, Oklahoma; two sisters Neg Brown
and her husband Tom of Olustee, Oklahoma, Bill Allen of Arizona. She is also survived by her grandson Bruce
Emerson and his wife Lesa of Vernon, Texas; two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and a
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, Bobbye Marple, Cot Alexander, Betty
Alexander and one brother, Otis Muse, Jr.
Funeral Services for Opal Hooper are scheduled for Friday, May 4, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Sevedge officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under
the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family of Opal Hooper will greet friends Thursday evening May 3, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
HORNE
Harley Elmer Horne, age 77, of Altus, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007, at Plantation Village Nursing
Center in Altus.
Mr. Horne was born on March 9, 1930, to Edward and Lily (Wells) Horne in Dog Creek, Oklahoma. Leaving
school at the young age of nine, he worked on a farm to help support his family. While a young age, Harley
traveled to many locations while working in many different job fields. Moving to Wilburton, Oklahoma, he met
Elsie Collins and they were married in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on August 18, 1949, on their third date. They spent
fifty-eight wonderful years together before his death. During the early 1950’s he worked at a meat packing
plant in Wichita, Kansas, until back problems caused him to change jobs. It was at this time he began working
as a private security guard with Ritchie Construction where he spent the next thirty-five years.
Preceded in death by his parents, Harley is survived by his wife, Elsie, of the home; two children, Terry Horne of
Antihem, California and Sheila Spooner and husband Keith of Altus; five grandchildren, Nathan Horne and
Kelsey Horne of Charleston, West Virginia, Vittoria Horne and Vincent Horne of Reno, Nevada and Harrison
Spooner of Altus; one sister, Lucille Horne of Enid, Oklahoma; a special friend, Benny Giddeon and wife Doris of
Wichita, Kansas along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral services for Harley Horne will be at 2 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home
Chapel in Altus with Rev. Erin Martinez officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
Loretta “Susie” Horton
Loretta “Susie” Horton, age 56, a long-time resident of Altus, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008 in Ft. Worth,
Texas.
Susie was born in Altus on December 24, 1951 to Fred and Lela Robertson. On December 24, 1975 she
married Harry Horton and soon after was the mother of three beautiful children whom she loved to play with and
read to. Susie loved to read her Bible, write poems, and sing and dance. She was a long-time co-
owner/operator of Horton Income Tax Service and was a very caring and loving Certified Medical Assistant.
Susie was loved very much by her family and friends and she will be missed greatly.
Preceded in death by her parents, Susie is survived by her husband, Harry Horton of Ft. Worth, Texas; one
son, Michael Horton and Starla of Altus; two daughters, Thresa Roman and her husband Joseph of Fort
Wainwright Alaska; Lisa Wilborn and her husband Coby of Ft. Worth, Texas; one brother, Wayne Robertson and
his wife Sherry of Mineral Wells, Texas; one sister, Linda Whitehouse and her husband Karmen of Tulsa; seven
grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Services for Loretta “Susie” Horton will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home
Chapel with Rodney Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Duane Houck
Kenneth Duane Houck, father and fun-loving friend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 20,
2004. Duane was born on September 23, 1924, to Austin and Meda Houck. He was a caring and devoted son
to his parents, a loving father and granddad, and a lifelong friend to his brother Merlyn.
After graduating from Eastview High School he enrolled at Mangum Junior College. He served as a Seabee in
the U.S. Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946.
His farming career began in 1946 when he acquired the homestead of his grandfather, W.P. Houck. After 48
years of farming he retired in 1994. The homestead remains in the family.
He worked at Tim’s Funeral Home. He provided 28 years of loyal service for Altus Production Credit Association
before retiring.
Duane was a member of the Altus Chamber of Commerce and served for 20 years as superintendent of the
Altus Livestock Show. Duane was a 50-year member of the Kiwanis Club with 30 years perfect attendance.
In 1952, Duane moved his church membership to the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ in Altus where he was a
loyal and faithful member.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Meda Houck; his beloved and cherished wife, Wanda;
his stepson, Chad Jones; and his brother, Merlyn Houck.
Duane has left behind his children, Brenda Price and husband John, of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Joel Houck, of
Albuquerque, New Mexico; Doug Jones and wife Jana, of Edmond, Oklahoma; daughter-in-law, Mary McCue and
husband John, of Overland Park, Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Duane was a trusted and faithful friend, an avid golfer, and a hard worker who loved shopping for a good deal.
He was a man of great character and unfailing faith and integrity who loved his church family.
Funeral services for Duane Houck will be Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home Chapel. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22 at Lowell-
Tims Funeral Home.
Duane will be missed and always remembered with loving affection by all.
Memorials may be made in memory of Duane Houck to Westview Boys Home in Hollis, OK.
SEGURD GUSTAVES (SEG) HOVE
Seg Hove passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Altus after 99 years of living for others. Seg was born in
1907, a few months before Oklahoma became a state, in a dugout near Olustee. He lived most all his life in
Jackson County, attending school at Grandview, Prairie Hill, and Duke. Seg graduated from Oklahoma A & M
with a degree in Education and held teaching positions in Fieldton, Texas and Prairie Hill before becoming a
teacher and coach at Altus Junior High in 1935. His football team never lost a game. He was Principal of Wilson
Elementary School, now named the Seg Hove Center, for thirty-seven years, until his retirement in 1972.
During his teaching career, he only missed one day to have his tonsils removed.
At Wilson, “Mr. Hove” was mentor to thousands of children and a father figure to many. He believed in the
doctrine of starting children off right in the formative years. Anywhere around Altus, he was likely to be noticed
and spoken to by his former pupils, and he welcomed the chance to talk to his beloved students. He was loved
and respected by all. As one lady told it, “Mr. Hove treated us just like everyone else. He never showed
favorites. We were all equally important to him.”
Before and after retirement, Seg was active in many service and volunteer organizations focused on working
with children. He worked with the Altus Boy Scouts of America for 35 years and as a Director in children’s
Sunday school classes at the First Baptist Church. Seg volunteered with the Oklahoma Lung Association for 40
years and was on their State Board of Directors. He served as Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board.
After joining the Kiwanis Club in 1938, he became a loyal member and willing volunteer. He was very active in
Travelogue ticket sales, broom sales, and Safety Town. He was President in 1973-1974 and had over 35 years
of perfect attendance. He exemplified the Kiwanis theme of “Light Up a Life”.
Seg performed extensive work at the Museum of the Western Prairie restoring antique farm machinery. He
served many years on the Museum’s Board of Directors, and was made “Honorary Curator of Farming Tools
and Machinery” by the Oklahoma Historical Society.
In addition to teaching and volunteering, Seg farmed the land that he grew up on. His parents immigrated to
the United States from Norway. He was married to Edna Johnston Hove, who preceded him in death. He is
survived by two children, Larry Hove of Fort Worth and Karen Hove Howard of Ponca City. Larry is married to
Betty Murrell Hove, formerly of Altus; they have two children, Jennifer and Eric Hove. Karen’s husband is Bob
Howard; their children are Jay Howard and Bree Moseley. Great grandchildren are Emily and Porter Moseley,
Riley and Cole Hove, Conor Seg and Devon Kilkenny, and Ella Howard.
The family would like to express special thanks to Carolyn Watson, Seg’s devoted caregiver; to the ladies at
Friendship Inn Restaurant, who gave much more than just good food; to Jackson County Hospice, a truly caring
organization; and to Dr. Randy Sheets, a special physician.
Visitation is Tuesday evening, March 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home, 1100 E. Tamarack,
Altus. A memorial service will be held at Lowell-Tims on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Honorary pallbearers are:
James Boler, Dean Craven, Jimmy Davenport, Leroy Gardner, T. L. Gramling, Hatton McMahan, Ray Murrell,
Bert Peterson, Lewis Street, and Bill Weyrick. Memorials may be made to Jackson County Hospice or to a
charity of your choice.
Sam Howard
Sam Howard, 94, of Headrick, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Comanche County Memorial
Hospital in Lawton.
Sam was born August 20, 1913, in Sulphur, Oklahoma, to Warren and Farrie (King) Howard. His family
homesteaded in Jackson County near the Navajoe Community in 1884. He attended school at Navajoe and
Friendship and later attended Oklahoma A & M College in Stillwater where he met and married Harriette Marie
Childress May 18, 1941.
Sam farmed and ranched on the original family homestead up to the time of his death. He served on several
boards and committees, including the Historical Society, Navajoe Cemetery Association, the Friendship Methodist
Church, and was a county committee member of the ASCS. He was the president of the local Farm Bureau for
many years where he worked hard to build its standing in the community to what it is today. He also served on
several committees at the state level for the Farm Bureau. Sam and Harriette were very committed to the
Friendship Methodist Church until it disbanded. While at the Friendship Methodist Church, he served as District
Lay Leader. He moved his membership to the First United Methodist Church in Altus in the mid 1980’s. Sam was
the last person living who attended the original Navajoe School and was instrumental in the formation of the
current Navajo School. There has been at all times at least one of his family members who has attended or
taught at the original Navajoe School through the Friendship School to the current Navajo School. One of Sam’s
favorite things to do was to sit on his back porch with his two dogs that he lovingly referred to as “the boys.”
Preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Farrie Howard, his wife, Harriette, who passed away May 10,
1965, and two brothers, K.C. Howard and Wash S. Howard, Sam is survived by four children, Helen Marie
Holcombe of Altus, Robert Sam “Bob” Howard and wife Renee of Navajoe, Paul Warren Howard and wife Marsha
of Altus, and Mary Sue Craven and husband Mark of Altus; two sisters, Jessie Howard Reynolds of Altus, and
Bessie “Betty” Howard Doane and husband Ben of Lawton; six grandchildren, Bradley Warren Howard, Kimberly
Lynn Muller and husband Rob, Chrystle Howard Kruska and husband Jarrett, Ryan Robert Howard and wife Erin,
Brent Scott Howard, and Macie Craven Liles and husband T.J.; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Muller,
Emma Kate Kruska, and Lauren Muller.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Western Oklahoma State College or
the Wesley Foundation of the First United Methodist Church in Altus.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 16, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Reverend David
Player officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Edith Edelvous Howson
Edith Edelvous Howson age 67, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 15, 1938, in Okanche, Oklahoma.
Edith is survived by two sons, Bobby Darrel Taylor and wife Mayetta of Heber Springs, Ark, David Eugene Taylor
of Michigan and step-son William D. Howson of Michigan, five brothers, Bobby Walker and wife Freda of Atoka,
Oklahoma, Billy Walker and wife Neveta of Belton, Texas, Jack Walker and wife Pamela of Springfield, MO,
Thomas Walker and wife Charlotte of Seattle, Washington and Don Walker and wife Chris of Tri City, OR, and
Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 1:00pm at Altus City Cemetery, under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
