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JOHNSON
Ina Mae Johnson, age 90, of Mangum, passed away Monday afternoon, June 15, 2009, at her residence in Mangum.
Mrs. Johnson was born on May 9, 1919, in Barwise, Texas to William Virgil and Alma Harriet (Stroud) Powell. Moving
to Jackson County in 1920, she was an outstanding basketball player that graduated from Duke School in 1938. Shortly
after graduation, she married Ross Dewitt Patton on December 5, 1940, and moved to Mangum where she hoed many
rows of cotton to help the family make a living. Later she moved to Amarillo, Texas where she worked for Spudnuts
Donuts and Amarillo Schools. Moving back to Mangum, she married Arthur “Red” Johnson on December 24, 1971, and
he preceded her in death on September 7, 1994. For the next several years she was employed at Kelly’s Laundry.
Working with crafts, playing dominoes, especially the game of forty-two, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting
events were some of her favorite pastimes.
Preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, four brothers, Lacy Powell, Virgil Powell, Harold Powell and James
Powell; two sisters, Maurine Anderson and Juanita Walker, she is survived by two daughters, Linda Tipton and husband
Jim of Mangum and Gloria Blain and husband Wylie of Mangum; two sons, Jimmie Patton of Andalusla, Alabama and
Larry Patton of Amarillo, Texas; three sisters, Wynell Lankford and husband Max, Kathleen Stout and husband Fred,
Barbara McKinley and husband Gayle and Noelin Powell; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; seven
great-great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services
for Ina Mae Johnson will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2009, at the Trinity Baptist Church with Jimmie
Patton officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum.
James Lloyd Johnson
James Lloyd Johnson, 86, died Wednesday, December 06, 2006, at his home near Humphreys, OK. Funeral
services will be held at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home, Friday at 2:00 P.M with burial to follow at Altus City Memorial
Cemetery.
Lloyd was born July 25, 1920 in a small framed house southeast of Altus, OK to C. E. and Myrtle Mae (Stults)
Johnson. He attended Humphreys Public School where he was the first of eight family children to graduate. He met
Inerd Clifton at a Humphreys – Ozark basketball game and they married on August 31, 1939 and remained married
until her death more than 57 years later. Two sons were born out of the marriage: James Lynn Johnson and Michael
Lee Johnson.
Born to an agriculture family, he continued to farm and raise cattle until his death. He also worked for Walsh, Watts,
& Williams and successor oil companies for over 60 years. He enjoyed life immensely and was passionate about
spending time with family and friends. One of his greatest loves was fishing and hunting with his father, siblings, sons,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He established a family tradition by organizing over 45 hunting trips to
Colorado and 20 fishing trips to Alaska. He also held over 25 annual fish fries at his barn for the enjoyment of the
surrounding community and making knives as gifts for family and friends. He was a member of the First Baptist Church
of Altus and was a Scottish Rite 32-degree Mason for more than 55 years. He previously was a faithful member of the
Humphreys Baptist Church and was instrumental in its growth and built and installed the baptistery. He previously
served on several boards including the Humphreys Coop and Southside School near Hess, OK.
He is survived by one son, Mike Johnson and his wife Brenda of Falcon, CO; five grandchildren: Greg Johnson of
Falcon, CO, Cassie Farr and husband Troy of Blair, OK, Britt Johnson and wife Suzy of Edmond, OK, Chad
Johnson and wife Kelli of Wilson, OK, and Trent Johnson and wife Cindy of Littleton, CO; ten great grandchildren:
Seth, Jesse, and Macy Farr of Blair, OK, Mikaela and Kenna Johnson of Glenns Falls, NY, Austin and Hannah
Johnson of Edmond, OK, Nathan and Aaron Johnson of Wilson, OK, and Cecille of Littleton, CO. He is also
survived by his mother, Myrtle Mae Johnson; two sisters, Jacqueline Jenkins of Springfield, MO, and Nelda Gramling
and husband T. L. of Altus, Ok, and three brothers: Donald Johnson and wife Helen of Bethany, OK, Carl (Bluford)
Johnson and wife Bonnie of Bethany, OK, andCharles Johnson and wife Ilene of FL.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Inerd, son Lynn Johnson; father C. E., and two sisters: Gleola Southern
and Janette Jones.
JOHNSON
Jimmie Lynn Johnson, age 50 of Altus, passed away early Friday morning at Grace Living Center.
Jimmie was born on May 2, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee and raised by her mother and step-father, Bill and Marie
(Hurley) Kannady. As an Army wife, she lived in many places and always found a way to work or volunteer at a
local Goodwill Store wherever they lived.
Cooking was a favorite pastime and pinto beans were her specialty. Jimmie also enjoyed tole painting, bowling and
country music, but her favorite pastime was spending time with her children and grandchildren whom she dearly loved.
Preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Lambert and husband Chad of
Hernando, Mississippi; one son, Jason Johnson and wife Rachael of Blair; three grandchildren, Kaden Johnson and
Kylie Johnson of Blair and Reese Lambert of Hernando, Mississippi.
A memorial service for Jimmie Lynn Johnson will be held on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Southside Baptist
Church with Rev. Jason Duree officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of
Altus.
Johnson
Joyce Darlene Pascher Johnson, daughter of Verds (Dailey) Pascher and Raymond A. Pascher was born on
January 17, 1947 in Clinton, Oklahoma and passed away November 2, 2007 in her home in Altus surrounded by
her family.
Joyce grew up on the Pascher family farm southeast of Weatherford, Oklahoma and lived there until 1958
when the family moved to the city of Weatherford. She helped with fhe family restaurant, Tiny Diner, while in high
school.
She attended Weatherford schools and graduated from Weatherford high school. She was active in the school
band, choirs and was a cheer leader through highschool.
Joyce married Charles Johnson in 1964. They made their home in Leoti, Kansas for eight years and have life
long friendships that were formed at that time. They moved to Altus in 1975 and have made their home here since
that time. She was a longtime employee of Marlene’s Hallmark here in Altus and at the time of her death was
employed by Lady Austins.
She is survived by her husband of the home, one son Tony Johnson of Phoenix, Arizona; one daughter Tiffani
DeWitt and her husband Tim of Elk City, Oklahoma; two grandsons, Conner DeWitt and Cade DeWitt. She is also
survived by one sister Raelene Amen and her husband Don of Weatherford, Oklahoma.
Joyce is also survived by two nieces Tina Blanchard of Horn Lake, Mississippi; Tammy Kelln and husband
Chris of Fairview, Oklahoma; two nephews Darren Amen of Weatherford, Oklahoma and Bart Pascher and wife
Nicole of Yukon, Oklahoma; two aunts, Margarete Dailey of Lawton, Oklahoma and Melba Dailey of Midwest
City Oklahoma; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law Don and Diane Johnson of Altus, Oklahoma; nieces Donna
Cornelson and husband Randy of Weatherford, Oklahoma; Gail Jobe and husband Bill of Tucson, Arizona; Kristi
Kakouras and husband Theo of Elkin, North Carolina; Kayla Bearden and husband Rusty of Jonesville, North
Carolina and nephew Brent Bennett and wife Tracy of Altus, Oklahoma. She is also survived by many great nieces
and great nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Charles Pascher and one sister-in-law Linda Johnson.
Funeral Services for Joyce Darlene Johnson will be at 1:00 pm Monday, November 5, 2007 at the Lowell-
Tims Chapel in Altus. The family will greet friends and family Sunday, November 4, 2007 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Johnson
Myrtle Mae (Stults) Johnson was born May 7, 1903 to James Albert Stults and Mary Ella (Trimble) Stults in Marlow,
Ok. Myrtle passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital at the age of 104.
Myrtle Johnson was one of Jackson County’s earliest settlers, arriving aboard a covered wagon in 1919 and making
the Altus area her home until the the time of her death. Myrtle was well known in the Jackson County Home
Demonstration Club for her skills in sewing, quilting, and cooking, by winning many blue ribbons. Vistiors rarely left
her home without a gift. She was known for her loving heart and soft touch.
In 1919 Myrtle married Carl Ernest Johnson and they raised eight children on the family farm near the
Humpherys community until moving to Altus right before Carl’s death in 1986. Their home was always open to family
and friends. She was eager to take in and help raise her other family members. She enjoyed cooking and her
homemade rolls and apricot pie are legendary.
Myrtle was full of energy and had a zest for life that was unmatched by most of her peers. She was gifted in
recognizing the best in others and in enhancing their strengths. She loved unconditionally and was a role model and
mentor to over one hundred descendants.
Myrtle was a long-time member of the Leah Sunday School class at First Baptist Church in Altus.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, her son, Lloyd Johnson, her daughters, Gleola
Southern and Jeanette Jones, her grandsons, Lynn Johnson and David Johnson, a great-grandson, Pat Nickerson and
her great-great grandson Jesse Farr.
She is survived by her daughters Jacqueline Jenkins of Springfield, MO and Nelda and husband T.L. Gramling of
Altus, and sons, Carl Bluford Johnson and wife Bonnie of Bethany, OK, Donald Johnson and wife Helen of Edmond,
Oklahoma and Charles Johnson and wife, Eileen of Port Orange, FL. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 27 great-
grandchildren and 22 great,great grandchildren. And her sister, Evie Eaves of Amarillo, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Altus Centennial Memorial in care of The
City of Altus, 220 East Commerce, Altus, OK. in Myrtle Johnson’s memory or a charity of your choice.
The Johnson Family would like to extend their deepest graditude to Dr. Joe Leverett and the dedicated
employees of the Plantation Nursing Home for their excellent care of our loved one during her very long wonderful life.
Funeral Services for Myrtle Mae Stults Johnson are scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2007 at 2:00 p.
m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Altus City
Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family of Myrtle Johnson will greet friends Tuesday evening November 12, 2007 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Neva Ann Johnson
Neva Ann Johnson, age 94 passed away Sunday, October 30, 2005, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
She was born July 2, 1911 to Rosco Everdon Johnson and Bessie Ann Smith in Tipton, Oklahoma.
Neva loved to embroidery and help her parents on the family farm.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister and brother in law, Willene and Earl Baxter.
Neva is survived by her two nephews Sam Baxton and wife Maxine of Tipton, Oklahoma and Lawrence Baxter
and wife Hermose of Kingsville, Texas and several cousins and other friends.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 10:00 am at the Altus City Cemetery with Dr.
Jeff Moore officiating.
JOHNSON
Roy Max Johnson, 67, of Houston, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009, at the East Houston Regional Hospital.
Roy was born November 28, 1941, in Joplin, Missouri, to Johnnie and Cleo (Stansbury) Johnson. He served his
country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Roy was a truck driver and had lived in Houston for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Luker) Johnson of Houston, one son, one daughter, and other family and
friends.
Graveside services were held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at the Eldorado Cemetery, Eldorado,
Oklahoma, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Johnson
Sandra Valerie (Soto) Johnson, 37, of Hollis, died suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Kingfisher.
She was born Aug. 24, 1968, in Hollis to Bernardo and Celia (Herrera) Soto. After graduating from Hollis High
School in 1997, she attended Western Oklahoma State College in Altus and obtained her associate's degree in liberal
arts. She was two credits away from receiving her teaching degree at Cameron University before her death.
She married Keith Johnson on April 10, 1999, in Hollis, and they had three beautiful children. She had a beautiful
singing voice and won two awards: the Oklahoma Female Vocalist of the Year and the Oklahoma Newcomer of the
Year in Las Vegas in 1998. She had also recorded a professional cassette tape titled “Dream On Girl.”
She is survived by her husband Keith Johnson, of the home in Hollis; three children, Valerie Snow Johnson, Richard
Keith Johnson and Ramon Bernardo Jose Johnson, all of the home; her mother, Celia Soto of Hollis; three brothers,
Ricky Soto and wife Anna of Hollis, Daniel Soto and wife Debra of Childress, Texas, and Martin Alvarado and wife
Brenda of Hollis; five sisters, Aldonna Perez of Silverton, Texas, Julia Rosales and husband Richard of Hollis, Olga
and Willie Cuevas of Hollis, Esmeralda Cruz and husband Joe of Kingfisher, and Patsy Jones and husband Leonard
“Buddy” of Russellville, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Soto, in 1983;, her father, Bernardo Soto, on July 9, 2006, and
her grandparents.
A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today at Patterson Greer Funeral Home.
The Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hollis with the
Rev. Joseph H. Arledge officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Hollis under the direction of our
Funeral Home in Hollis, Patterson Greer Funeral Home.
Jolley
Xona Charlene (Woods) Jolley was born on a farm near Longdale on Dec. 18, 1938, to Albert Lowell Woods and
Jewell Deloria (Bromlow) Woods. As a young girl, she lived and traveled with her family throughout Oklahoma
while her father worked to build many of the facilities at Oklahoma State Parks. She was particularly fond of living
at Quartz Mountain State Park where she enjoyed climbing the mountain in her back yard and reading books up on
the granite hillside. She attended school at Granite Jr. High, where she developed a love of basketball and
continued to play throughout high school. She graduated from Blair High School in the class of 1957.
Xona married William Arthur Jolley on Dec. 19, 1956, at the First Baptist Church in Quanah, Texas. As a military
wife, she was blessed with many new experiences and great friendships. She and her family lived in Abeline, Texas;
Peru, Indiana; Okinawa, Japan; Gwinn, Michigan, and Alvin, Texas, before settling in Altus in 1975. She enjoyed
league bowling, playing golf with her husband, traveling, visiting casinos, singing songs in the car, playing cards and
games, and spending time with her family. She was highly creative and loved to cook, make jelly, the best cinnamon
rolls, and canning vegetables. She loved to crochet, sew, embroider and paint ceramics. She made wedding cakes
for the family brides, and loved holidays and family visitors to her home most of all.
Xona was a 38-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, and served as Worthy Matron of the Altus Chapter #49
in 1982 and 1991. She also served as Mother Advisor to the Altus Order of Rainbow Girls for many years, and as
secretary of the Bromlow Family Reunion.
One of her greatest joys in life was her love of her family.
She is survived by her siblings, Dick and Juanita Faye (Woods) Bowles of Madisonville, Texas, Rick and Jeanne
(Woods) Castleberry of Alvin, and Karolyn Kay (Woods) Hinton of Alvin; also by her children, Starlette Jan
(Jolley) Gill and William Lowell Jolley of Lubbock, Texas, Michael and Shannon Kay (Jolley) Weigel of Pearland,
Texas, and Gary Neal Rollins of Altus; also by her grandchildren, Lowell and Sarah (Buchanan) Gill of Lubbock,
Chris and Meredith (Gill) Getteau of Clear Lake, Texas, Elizabeth Rollins and Neal Rollins of Altus, and Joey
Weigel of Pearland; also by her great-grandchildren, Alia Gill, Lorien Gill, Kadin Gill and Revan Gill of Lubbock,
and Kaitlin Getteau of Clear Lake, Robert Teague, Ethan Rollins, Brandon Scrimmage and Sean Scrimmage of
Altus; also by her nieces and nephews, Rick and Nancy Bowles of Dallas, Lionel and Ronda (Bowles) Rotelli of
Conroe, Texas, Ruth Bowles and Alex Neglein of Chicago,Regina (Castleberry) Cochran and Kyle Schober of
Fairview, and Patricia Woods of Houston; and beloved cousins too numerous to name.
Xona was preceded in heaven by her parents; her husband; a younger brother, Doyle Ray Woods; her daughter,
Kim Elizabeth (Jolley) Rollins; and a great-grandson, Corbin Gavin Rollins.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Bobby Laws officiating. Interment will follow
at Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
