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Michael Edwin Klein
Michael Edwin Klein, 59, of Blair, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2008, at Comanche County Memorial
Hospital following a four year illness.
Michael was born September 20, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Herman and Sylvia (Ginsberg) Klein. He
married Lynn Greer and they enjoyed many happy years together.
Michael and Lynn moved their family from Riverside, California, to Blair, Oklahoma, on April 14, 1982. He
worked for twenty years at the Quartz Mountain Park Golf Course. He loved sports memorabilia, baseball
cards, and was an avid Cubs fan.
Preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Sylvia Klein, he is survived by his loving wife, Lynn, of the
home in Blair; two daughters, Shantel Jensen and husband John of Centennial, Colorado, and Rebecca Klein
of Blair; one son, Michael Eugene Klein and wife Starla of Altus; one brother, Eugene Norman Klein and wife
Mary of Florida; five grandchildren, Brittany Eiffert and Brian Jensen, both of Centennial, Colorado, Kaitlyn
Cross of Blair, Lillian Klein and Rylan Klein, both of Altus; and a host of other relatives and many friends.
A Celebration of Life for Michael Klein will be held 6:00 pm, Friday, June 6, 2008, at Danny’s Tavern in Blair.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
MELVIN RAY KNIGHTON
Services for Melvin Ray Knighton will be 2:00 pm Friday April 16, 2004, at St. Johns Baptist Church with Rev.
Robert Bostic and Rev. Thomas Hanes officiating. Interment
will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Melvin Ray Knighton was born on January 19, 1979 in Oklahoma City, OK. His parents were Charles and
Alberta Knighton of Altus, OK. Melvin attended Altus Public Schools until 9th grade. After which he moved to
Amarillo, Tx to attend High School at Boys Ranch High School, Boys Ranch, TX. He played on the starting
basketball team during all 3yrs of high school. He graduated in 1997. He then attended West Texas A&M in
Canyon, TX.
Melvin worked for the State of Texas with the Forestry Department. He was also a retail clerk for Blockbuster in
Amarillo.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alberta Knighton.
He is survived by Sarah Forrest and their children, Kendra, Kayla, and Brandon Charles of the home; three
sisters, Angel Ford of Spencer, OK, Theresa Calvin of Dallas, TX, and Tameisha Bruner; three brothers, Troy
Combs of Oklahoma City, OK, Dewayne Bruner also of Oklahoma City and Anthony Bruner of Germany. Also
surviving are his Aunt Ollie Hart and Rosalyn Hall of Altus.
Roy Floyd Knox
Roy Floyd Knox, 90, of Yukon, formerly of Blair, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, at the Spanish Cove
Retirement Center in Yukon.
Roy was born April 4, 1914, in Jackson County, Oklahoma, to Leonard and Lela (Lumpkin) Knox. He graduated
from Warren High School and later owned a grocery store in the Warren community. Roy sold the grocery store
a few years later and opened Knox Hardware in Blair, which he owned and operated until his retirement.
Roy married Naomi Robertson March 14, 1935, in Friendship, Oklahoma, and they had one daughter. He
served on the building committee at the First Baptist Church in Blair when the new church was under
construction and was a faithful church member.
Roy is survived by his wife of 69 years, Naomi Knox, of Yukon, two sisters, Vesta Wilcox of Altus and June Taylor
and her husband Dale of Lexington, Nebraska, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Lavelle Knox, and one brother, C.J. Knox.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, September 16, at the First Baptist Church in Blair with
Reverend Randy Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Altus under the direction of
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Leota Smith Mabry
Leota Smith Mabry, age 95, passed away late Saturday evening, December 10, 2005 at Grace Living Center in
Altus.
Leota was born October 12, 1910, on the family farm seven miles south of Altus to George and Sophia Smith.
George was foreman of the Rocking Chair Ranch, and Sophia was a farmer’s daughter in Wilbarger County,
Texas. They came to Jackson County, Oklahoma in 1905 just after their first child, Opal, was born. Leota was
their second child.
She went to Porter school, which no longer exists, and graduated from there in 1926, at the age of 16. She went to
Oklahoma Normal School (now UCO) in Edmond for two years, and got her teaching certificate. She taught at
Manitou for a short time, and then at Elmer where some of her students were older than she, and most of them
taller. She met a young man of that community, Ernest Mabry, and married at the height of the depression on July
12, 1932. They tried to farm south of Altus, but that wasn’t much of a success in that era. For a while they lived in
Elmer, where their first child, Tisha, who died at birth, was born as was their second child, Nancy, who died in
1941. During the depression, Leota taught Home Demonstration classes and, among other things, she taught ladies
to cut down their husband’s old suits to make tailored suits for themselves. By 1942, they had moved to Altus,
where Ernest went to work as a shoe salesman for the C. R. Anthony Company. They had a third child, Karen, and
shortly thereafter Ernest received his draft notice from the US Army. During the war, Leota put her homemaking
skills to good use. She sewed for other folks while she reared her child and waited for her soldier to come home.
In the community of Elmer and the town of Altus, and from all around Jackson County, they had many, many friends
who remained friends throughout their lives. Leota lived the American Dream in the forties, fifties, sixties and
seventies, the kind the movies try to portray and never get right. Her cooking, housekeeping and gardening skills
were the very finest, and she made a beautiful home for her little family. She hosted executives from the General
Office in Oklahoma City, and she served a home cooked turkey and ham dinner to all the Anthony employees every
year until Ernest retired in 1976. She was the woman behind the successful man.
Sometimes she would substitute teach when a teacher was out sick. She was the kind of mom who put Harriet
Nelson and June Cleaver to shame. She and Ernest had a good marriage. Later, Leota went to work in the
Anthony store with Ernest, and they could at last share their days. After Ernest and Leota retired in 1976, they
traveled some, but mostly they just enjoyed their home and their time with each other. Leota didn’t get to see her
four grandchildren, Karl, Kristin, Katryn, and Kurt Kueteman much, because they lived too far away.
After Ernest passed away in 1991, she had more time to spend with her grandchildren, who had always been too far
away. They were grown by then, but she had her great-grandchildren.
During her years in Grace Living Center, where she was graciously cared for, she knew some of her old friends and
acquaintances who were still there. Even though she no longer had her memory the last few years, those who loved
her have the memories she left for them.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two children, one brother; W. C. Smith, a sister, Joan
Simmons and one grandson. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Rice and spouse T.L. Rice of De Soto, Illinois;
two sisters, Katie Lu Tomlinson of Concordia, Kansas and; Oleta Slivak of Bentonville, Arkansas and a brother,
Carl Smith of Jackson County, Oklahoma.
Viewing for Leota Smith Mabry will be Tuesday, December 13, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home
Chapel with Jerry Don Henry officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-
Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
MADDOX
Joe Alton Maddox, age 73, of Mangum, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2009, at Jackson County
Memorial Hospital.
Joe was born on July 1, 1935, to John Lafayette and Mona Fay (Alexander) Maddox near Reed, Oklahoma. A
1956, graduate of Reed High School, he began farming and running a service station in Reed shortly after
graduation. After marrying Glenda Nichols in 1957, they moved to White Flat for a short time and later to Mangum
where he served as a police officer. In the early 1960’s, Joe moved to Jaybuckle where he began farming and
ranching until his death. A longtime member of the Rattlesnake Association, Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, working
with his horses and being around animals of any kind. Joe’s entire life was spent within four miles of where he was
born.
Preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Murray Maddox and one sister, Neva Daniels, Joe is survived by
three sons, Kent Maddox and wife Julie of Frisco, Texas, Ronnie Maddox and wife Terry of magnum and Herman
Maddox and wife Karen of Mankins, Texas; seven grandchildren, Mandi Wofford and husband Kent of Wylie,
Texas, Melissa Smith and husband Nathan of Plano, Texas, Krystle Carroll and husband Nicholus of Altus, John
Lafayette Lafe Maddox of Mangum, Nasha Gibson and husband Dennis of Mankins, Texas, Adam Maddox of
Plainview, Texas and Shayla Maddox of Archer City, Texas; five great grandchildren, James Wofford, Bond Smith,
Christian Carroll, Mason Gibson and True Gibson; two sisters, Mary Eanes Early of Laramie, Wyoming and Wilda
Donson of San Berdino, California; one brother, J.L. Maddox and wife Wilma of Reed along with many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services for Joe Maddox will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Trinity Baptist Church with
Pastor James Hopkins, Pastor Herman Foust and Pastor Shawn Laughlin officiating. Interment will follow at the
Cave Creek Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum..
The family will greet friends on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Greer Funeral Home in Mangum.
Online tributes may be made to the family at WWW.GreerFuneral.com
Jose Luis Magana, Jr.
Jose Luis Magana, Jr. infant son of Jose Luis Magana, Sr. and Melissa Maldonado passed away September 20,
2004 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Funeral services for Jose Luis Magana, Jr. will be held Friday, September 24, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. in the
Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home.
MAGUREGUI
Roman Ray Maguregui, Jr., infant son of Roman Javier Maguregui and Christi Rae Perez, passed away on Tuesday,
December 5, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
Preceded in death by his grandfather, Oscar R. Maguregui, Roman is survived by his parents of Altus; two half
sisters, Miranda Lovett and Marissa Lovett of Altus; grandparents, Chuch and Connie Conner of Altus, Juan Perez
of Dallas, Texas, Arlene Cupples of Benbrook, Texas along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held for Roman Ray Maguregui, Jr. at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2006 at the Altus
City Cemetery with Father Joseph Arledge officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home of Altus.
Mann
Nadine Mann, 86, of Altus, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus.
Nadine was born April 2, 1922, in Friendship, Oklahoma, to Robert F. and Mattie Jewel ( Ray) Shive. She grew up
on a farm in the Friendship area and graduated from Friendship High School in 1940.
She married Ray V. Mann January 23, 1953, in Clovis, New Mexico. He preceded her in death April 14, 1984.
Nadine attended Altus Junior College for one year and loved her college experience. She worked as a clerk/typist in
Civil Service for Altus Air Force Base, Amarillo Air Force Base, and the Air Force Base in Chandler, Arizona for 26
½ years before her retirement. Nadine moved back to Altus in 1986 where she made her home until her death. She
loved to read, work crossword puzzles, go camping in Mexico, and sew. She made many clothes for her daughter
but was especially proud of the wedding gown that she put many long hours into making. Nadine was a dedicated
wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her loving family.
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mattie Shive, her husband, Ray Mann, and one brother, Bobby Shive,
Nadine is survived by one daughter, Beverly Grove and husband Kenny, of Altus; one step-son, Jimmy Ray Mann of
Lake Havasu City, Arizona; one granddaughter, Summer Taylor of Altus; one grandson, Ron Taylor of Niles,
Michigan; four great-grandchildren, Kody Taylor of Niles, Michigan, Emily Locon, Summer Locon, and Briana
Locon, all of Altus; one nephew, Michael Shive of Killeen, Texas; two nieces, Terri Lynn Black and Sandra Kay
Butler, also of Killeen, Texas; a cousin whom she considered her sister, Kathryn, “Katie” Milton of Oklahoma City,
and very special friend, Glenda Robertson, of Lawton, Oklahoma.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Nadine Mann will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with
Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home.
Mansur, Dorothy Howard
Dorothy Mansur, 96, passed away January 27, 2006 in Littleton, Colorado. Dorothy, born September 18, 1909 in
Fort Worth, Texas moved with her family to Headrick in 1917. She was married to Glenn Mansur for 64 years. The
couple moved to Altus in 1973.
She is preceded in death by her two brothers, Maurice and Paul Howard, her parents and her husband.
Dorothy is survived by her one son Larry Mansur, his wife Linda Sue, 3 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 10 great
grandchildren.
Steve James Marecek Jr.
Steve J. Marecek, Jr. passed away November 30, 2003 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Services will be held at Lowell-Tims Chapel, Friday December 5, 2003 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at the
Altus City Cemetery with full Military Honors under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Steve was born May 30, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Steve Marecek, Sr. and Oda Katherine Holmes
Marecek. He graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1939 and entered the U.S. Army that same year.
He transferred to the U.S. Air Force in 1947 where he remained until his retirement in 1969. Steve served in
WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
Steve was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Altus. He was a 3rd Degree Master Mason, Covert Lodge
#11 since 1946 and Altus Chapter 49, Order of the Eastern Star.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents and wife Blanche Opal Garrison Marecek.
Survivoring are four sons; Gerald Walcher and wife, Debbie, of Wichita, Kansas, Steve J. Marecek, III and wife,
Lois, of Tucson, Arizona, William Dean Marecek and wife, Gloria, of Fontana, California and Gawain Willis and
wife, Karmen, of Robertsville, MO, five grandchildren; Cara Walcher Williams, Matt Garrison Willis, Paul Mark
Willis, Steven Robert Marecek and Eric James Marecek and a great-granddaughter Tiana Alise Williams. Also
surviving is a brother, Kenneth Marecek of Salem, OR and sister, Margaret Anna Cox of Palm Desert, CA and his
caregiver, Gloria Matthews along with a great many family and dear friends.
Family will greet friends, Thursday December 4 from 6:30-7:30pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Marez
Laura Marez, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, along with her two loving sons Eliasar Ray (Chito)
Marez and Elijah Blake (Lindo) Marez. Laura was born on September 26, 1987, in Altus, Oklahoma, to Joe and
Frances (Garcia) Marez. She attended the Olustee Public Schools and later went to work at Bar-S. She enjoyed
dancing, being the #1 make-up artist for her mom, and being her daddy’s #1 dancer. But the most important highlight
of her life was spending time with her three children, Eliasar, Elijah, and Emry, and special friend Juan Garibay.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather; Ramiro T. Garcia, grandmother, Reymunda Marez, great-
grandfather, Candelario Suniga, Perfecto Garcia, Sr. and Ignacia Garcia; two uncles, Ramiro Garcia Jr. and Porfirio
Garcia, Jr.
She is survived by her parents; Joe and Frances Marez of Olustee, Oklahoma; her loving daughter Emry Brooke
Solis, three brothers; Albert, Michael, and Jonathan Marez; two sisters, Reta Chabot and husband Kelly, and Melinda
Neri and husband Jorge Neri, Sr.; three nephews, Nathan Chabot, Noah Chabot, and Jorge Neri, Jr., and a host of
aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Eliasar Ray Marez (Chito) passed away with his loving mother Laura and loving brother Elijah on Wednesday,
June 18, 2008. He was born September 11, 2003, to Laura Marez and Jesse Rodriguez. He loved his family and
especially being with his grandma and grandpa, and his special uncle Eliasar Garcia.
Elijah Blake Marez (Lindo) passed away with his loving mother Laura and loving brother Eliasar on Wednesday,
June 18, 2008. He was born August 16, 2005, to Laura Marez and Marcus Molina. He loved being with his nana
Frances and grandpa Joe and making everyone smile and laugh. He also enjoyed spending time with his special aunts
and uncles.
We will miss you and love you all three forever!!
Funeral Services for Laura Marez, Eliasar Ray Marez, and Elijah Blake Marez are scheduled for Saturday, June 21,
2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Olustee Cemetery under
the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
