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Charles Albert Rabb, Jr.
Charles Albert Rabb, Jr. age 73 of Altus, passed away Thursday, August 10.2006. He was born October
24, 1932 to Charles Albert Rabb, Sr. and Allie (Clarke) Rabb.
Charles had lived in the Altus and Jackson County area for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parent. Charles is survived by survival cousins and other relatives.
Private graveside services were held Friday, August 11, 2006 at the Warren Cemetery under the direction
of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Ragsdale
Crystal Ragsdale, 47, of Monroe, Tennessee, passed away suddenly at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville,
Tennessee.
Crystal was born July 13, 1960, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Charles Ross and Beverly Jean (Walker)
Galmon. She graduated from Granbury High School in Granbury, Texas, in 1979. She married Dr. Joseph W.
Ragsdale December 8, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia. He preceded her in death December 26, 2006.
Crystal owned and operated her own business “Over the Sun” Spa in Livingston, Tennessee. She also
held a real estate license and sold properties in her spare time. Crystal was a member of the Byrdstown
Baptist Church in Byrdstown, Tennessee.
Crystal is survived by two daughters, Tiffany Fritz of Monterrey, Tennessee, and Megan Ragsdale of
Birmingham, Alabama; her parents, Charles and Beverly Galmon of Cookeville, Tennessee; one brother, Mark
Galmon and his wife Spring of Birmingham, Alabama; her maternal grandmother, Nadine Walker of Algood,
Tennessee, and her paternal grandmother, Mandy Galmon of Calhoun, Georgia.
Crystal was preceded in death by her husband and her grandfathers, Earl Walker and Willie Ross
Galmon.
Graveside Services will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, January 18, 2007, at the Hess Cemetery with Dr. Jeff
Moore officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Miriam Earlyne Ragsdale
Miriam Earlyne Ragsdale, age 81 of Altus, passed away at Jackson County Memorial Hospital late Friday
evening, September 30, 2005.
Mrs. Ragsdale was born on August 23, 1924 to Earl and Ester Logan. She married Curtis L. Ragsdale on
February 29, 1952 in Long Beach, California. Mrs. Ragsdale was a registered nurse and worked for many
years as a nurse in several doctor’s offices.
As a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, she was very involved in the prison ministry, smoking
clinics and food distribution. Her husband, Curtis L. Ragsdale, preceded her in death on October 6, 2004
after fifty-two years of marriage. Together they served their church and loved being involved in church
activities and visiting with friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her twin sister, Josephine, and her husband. Mrs. Ragsdale is
survived by one son, Curtis E. Ragsdale and wife Debbie of Altus; one grandson, Zach Ragsdale and wife
Tonya of Burleson, Texas; two great grandchildren, Taylor Ragsdale and Lexi Ragsdale of Burleson, Texas
and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special friends.
Graveside services
will be held Friday, October 7, 2005 at 10:30 am at the Keene Cemetery in Keene,
Texas with Pastor John Johnson officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
Memorials can be made to Gardena Seventh Day Adventist Church, 16113 South Denker Ave., Gardena,
CA 90247, in memory of Miriam Earlyne Ragsdale.
RALEY
Dessie Mozell Raley, age 79 of Altus, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial
Hospital after a long battle with breast cancer.
Mozell was born on May 7, 1927, to Olinthous “Jack” and Leona (Romine) Howard north of Olustee on the
family farm. Graduating from Victory High School in 1945, she attended Altus Junior College and married E B
“Pete” Raley on December 21, 1952 in Hollis. They enjoyed forty years of marriage before his death in
August of 1993. Mozell was a lifelong, active member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church where she loved
organizing crafts for Vacation Bible School. She also served as the church secretary after graduating from
high school. A homemaker, devoted Christian mother, wife, sister and friend, Mozell loved gardening,
needlework, vacationing across the United States and spending time with her family and friends. She was a
member of the American Iris Society, having won many awards for her flower exhibits and a member of
Mothers of Twins Club.
Preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother Clarence Ketchersed and one sister Ninaruth
Walker, she is survived by three children, Renna Creasser and husband Jerry of Rhome, Texas, Randy
Raley of Altus and Rodney Raley and wife Gayle of Anadarko; four grandchildren, Candi Creasser of
Lewisville, Texas, J.R. Creasser of Rhome, Texas, Misti McCalip and husband Joe of St. Louis, Missouri and
Alaina Raley of Anadarko; two great grandchildren, Benjamin and Taylor Grace McCalip of St. Louis,
Missouri; one sister, Laura Belle Ashley of Altus; a special friend, Jean Keys and a host of nephews, nieces,
cousins and many friends.
Funeral services for Dessie Mozell Raley will be held on Monday, October 23, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the
Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. Sherman Raines officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City
Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
The family of Dessie Mozell Raley will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Sunday, October 22,
2006, from 4 until 5:30 p.m.
Charles Ramirez
Charles Ramirez, age 71 of Altus, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Comanche County
Memorial Hospital.
Charles was born on June 11, 1934 to Pete Mendez and Lena (Rodriquez) Ramirez in Dallas, Texas. He
married Ofelia Porres De Rodriquez on July 4, 1957 in Juarez, Mexico. Charles retired from the United States
Air Force as a training instructor and veteran of the Vietnam War after twenty-six years of service to his
country. Charles later joined the Oklahoma Department of Corrections where he worked as a guard at the
Oklahoma State Reformatory, retiring after twelve years of service. He also was a businessman who enjoyed
owning “Designs” with his daughter, Lena, for twenty-four years. A member of Martha Road Baptist Church,
Charles was an avid reader who loved to work in his yard, watch T.V. and spend time with his family.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Albert; one daughter, Bertha Lidia; a brother, Fred
and a sister, Lily. He is survived by his wife, Ofelia of the home; three children, Lena Glidewell of Enid,
Charles Ramirez, Jr. of Altus and Diane Maldonado and husband Freddy of Altus; one sister, Lorraine Garcia
of Chicago; two brothers, Salamon Ramirez and George Ramirez of Chicago; six grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many, many friends.
Funeral services for Charles Ramirez will be Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Martha Road
Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Baker officiating. Interment will follow at the Martha Cemetery under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
The family of Charles Ramirez will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Wednesday evening,
November 16, 2005 from 6 until 7:30 p.m.
RAULSTON
Oscar B. (Junior) Raulston, age 63, of Granite, passed away at his home, on Saturday evening, March 7,
2009.
Mr. Raulston was born on November 28, 1945, in Elk City, Oklahoma to Jack and Gladys (Estes) Raulston.
After attending school at Willow and Granite, Junior moved to Mangum where he graduated in 1964. For a
short time, he lived in California where he drove a truck, but he returned to Greer County in 1970 and began
a thirty-year career in roofing. In July of 1975, he married Sherolyn Fletcher and she preceded him in death
on January 16, 2000. Attending Grace Baptist Church for many years, Junior enjoyed shooting pool and
working crossword puzzles, but watching sports and spending time with his family were the things he loved
the most in life.
Preceded in death by his parents and his wife, he is survived by one son, Ronnie Raulston and wife Ruby of
Willow; one sister, Nadine Carver and husband Ronnie of Tulsa and one brother, Bill Raulston of Altus along
with many nieces nephews other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Junior Raulston will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the Grace Baptist
Church with Brother Tim Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow at Granite City Cemetery under the
direction of Greer Funeral Home of Granite.
Blonnie Ray
Blonnie Ray age 85, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Plantation Village Nursing Home in Altus,
Oklahoma.
He was born June 20, 1918 in Martha, Oklahoma to Fred C. and Loura (Howerton) Ray. Blonnie married
Juanita Wells at Vernon, Texas in 1948 and she preceded him in death, January 21, 1993. He was a longtime
resident of Altus and Jackson County and a member of the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ.
Blonnie served four years in the U.S. Army during World War II and later owned and operated several
restaurants in Altus, before retiring in 1994. Everyone will remember Blonnie for having one of the best burgers
in town. You could always get his famous creations at The Altus Hotel Coffee Shop, Sagamar and Big D.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Juanita; three brothers, Joe Bob Ray, Freddie Lee Ray, and
Bonnie “Buddy” Ray; and by one sister, Dema Winkler.
Blonnie is survived by by his daughters, Mary Lynn Ray of Altus, Georgianna Ford of Canada; one son, Forrest
Ray and his wife Lois Ann of Altus; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three special sisters-in-law
Linda Shartung, Mary Belt and Virginia Devoll.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, April 26, 2004 at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Bill
Osborne officiating. Interment will follow in the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home.
RAY
Jeffrey Scott Ray, 34, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Altus, passed from this life on Friday, March 20, 2009, as
the result of a car accident.
Jeff was born on August 12, 1974, to Billy and Cindy (Mackey) Ray in Altus, Oklahoma. He graduated from
Altus High School in 1993. He later attended City College in Moore, Oklahoma and graduated with a degree
in Computer Technology in 2002.
Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pete and Wilma Mackey and his paternal grandmother,
Ellen Ray, Jeff is survived by his parents, Billy and Cindy Ray of Altus; his two sons, Damien Ray and William
Ray, also of Altus; one sister, Joelle Dickenson; a nephew, Gage Dickenson; his paternal grandfather, William
C. Ray, all of Altus; and a very special love in his life, Cheri Stanfield of Moore, Oklahoma. His extended
family includes Jimmy Suba, Gregg Henngler, Tim Sanchez, Bucky Hunter, and Johnny Lopez. The mother of
his children, Elizabeth Revilla, also survives Jeff.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice.
Funeral Services for Jeff Ray will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with The
Reverend Suzanne Mollison officiating.
REASER
Joe Don Reaser, 56, of Altus, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus
following a courageous battle with cancer.
Joe Don was born February 14, 1953, in Altus to C.W. and Lorene (Buck) Reaser in Altus. He lived most of his
life in Jackson County and graduated from Navajo High School in 1971. Joe Don was born into a farm family and
always knew that farming was going to be a major part of his life. Except for a few short years after high school when
he attended Technical school in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and worked for Public Service Company, he was a farmer.
He loved farming with his father, Ham Reaser, and brother, Eddie. Joe was the one who year after year insured all
the equipment remained in good working order. He was at his best when faced with a piece of equipment everyone
else thought could not be repaired. Joe Don had a gift of being able to see a problem with the equipment and the skill
to transform it into a productive piece of farm machinery.
Joe Don married Sherrie Phillips on May 4, 1979, in Altus. He was a family man: a devoted husband and father.
They were in his thoughts regardless of where he might be or what he might be doing. He loved taking his family
snow skiing in the winter and water skiing in the summer. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all the activities one would
associate with growing up on a farm in Southwest Oklahoma.
Anyone acquainted with Joe knew he was a Christian. It wasn’t known because of talk as much as was his actions
and his example. He so visibly lived his life, as the Lord would ask each of us to live ours. He never turned anyone
down who needed help. This is one of the things that made him most happy. He never expected, nor would he
accept, anything in return. Joe’s friendship was unconditional.
Joe Don was very active in the community and, in addition to farming, worked for the Jackson County Water
Company. He was currently serving as president of the Jackson County Water Board. He also served on the board
of Headrick Farmers Coop and the Headrick Cotton Gin Board. Joe Don was a faithful member of the First Baptist
Church in Altus where he served on the finance committee.
He is survived by his wife, Sherrie Reaser of Altus; one daughter, Lori Reaser of Oklahoma City; one son, Shane
Reaser of Altus; one sister, Dixie McReynolds and husband John of Lawton; two brothers, Mac Reaser and wife Gail
of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Eddie Reaser of Altus; two sisters-in-law, Phillis Findley and husband John of Bakersfield,
California, and Vickie Cline and husband Billy of Altus; one brother-in-law, Phillip Phillips of Maryland; numerous
nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Joe Don was preceded in death by his parents, C.W. and Lorene Reaser; one son, Kevin Dean Reaser in 1990;
one brother, Gary Moser; mother-in-law, Joy Phillips; father-in-law, Phil Phillips, and a sister-in-law, Rosie Moser.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund in Altus, Oklahoma, or the
charity of one’s choice.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Joe Don Reaser will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in
Altus with Dr. Jeff Moore and Reverend Madison Clinton officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery
under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
