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Jacqueline Arletta Smith
Jacqueline Arletta Smith, 79, of Mangum, formerly of Altus, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2007, at the Mangum
City Hospital.
Jacqueline was born April 19, 1927, in Paris, France, to George and Gabrielle Mary (Begot) Fouque. She
married Gene Arthur Smith and they had 34 happy years together.
Jacqueline and Gene lived in Altus for many years before moving to Mangum about five years ago. Her family
loved her beautiful French accent and her sweet disposition. She was a homemaker and nurse and worked hard all
her life. She was of the Catholic faith.
She is survived by her husband, Gene Smith of the home in Mangum; a son, Alain Fouque, and a grandson,
Daniel Fouque. She is also survived by several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
There are no services scheduled to be held.
Mary Ruth Smalts
Mary “Ruth” Smalts departed this life and went home to be with her Lord on July 7th at the age of 83. She had
been a resident of Plantation Village Nursing Home for the past three years. She was born September 13, 1920,
near Cookville, Texas, the youngest of 10 children. When Ruth was 9 years old, she moved with her family to a farm
near Carter, Oklahoma. A few years later, the family moved to Elk City, where she graduated from high school with
honors.
Ruth was a compassionate young lady. She participated in many extra-curricular activities while in high school,
including drama and radio broadcasting, She was the school news reporter on the local radio station. During her
senior year, Ruth was chosen to receive the “Daughters of the American Revolution” outstanding citizenship medal,
which she cherished greatly. Ruth loved to sing and was always in the church choir, wherever she might be. She
gave her heart to the Lord as a teen and became a member of First Baptist Church, Elk City. After graduation, Ruth
attended business college then worked as a secretary.
On August 23, 1941, she married Everett L. Smalts, her high school classmate, who was a ministerial student at
Oklaoma Baptist University. She also enrolled in some college classes, along with her new husband. Ruth was the
loving mother of six sons, but she found time to give each son that special attention every boy needs. She filled the
role of a preacher’s wife with grace and dignity. Her life, her time, and her talents were all focused on helping others.
Ruth loved to entertain family and friends with funny stories and was known for “acting them out” as only she could
do. Two of her virtues were her firm handshake and radiant smile. At the nursing home in her final years, she
became known as “Sunshine”. The legacy Ruth leaves with her family and friends is the lesson she taught us to
always love the Lord and love others, no matter how different they may be from us.
Ruth is survived by her husband of 62 years, Everett L. Smalts, along with five of their sons: Gordon Perry
Smalts and wife Rita, Altus; Darrel Gene Smalts and wife Sandy, Altus; Ronald Lee Smalts and wife Teresa, Altus;
Jerry Dale Smalts and wife Tammy, Oklahoma City; and Stanley Carl Smalts, Tulsa. She is also survived by 15
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her oldest
son Richard Dean Smalts, her parents William P. and Cora Kingsford, and her sibling Susie Wright, Tracie Dry,
Lexie Speed, Ettna Earle Kingsford, Sarah Potter, Frankie Rowland, Lula Ray, Eula Kingsford, and Leon Kingsford.
Services have been scheduled for 10:00 am, Saturday, July 10, 2004 at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Dr. Jeff
Moore officiating. Interment
will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family will receive guests at Lowell-Tims on Friday evening from 6:30 until 7:30. Memorials can be made
to the charity of your choice.
Carl Sidney Smith
Carl Sidney Smith, a life-time resident of Altus, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2007, with his children at his
side. Born February 17, 1924, he was the son of George and Sophia Smith. In August of 1945, he married Tommy
Lee Patton, the mother of his four children.
He is survived by daughter, Carla Goldsmith and husband Larry of Dallas, Texas; son, Monty Smith of Magnolia, Texas;
daughter, Kim Banister and husband Gary of Flower Mound, Texas; and daughter, Melody Brewer of Rockwall,
Texas. Carl cherished his role as Granddaddy to nine grandchildren, Shelby, Mycah, Whitney, Gatlin, Wade,
Marcy, Landon, LeeAnn and Dana; and two great-grandchildren, Camryn and Chloe. He also leaves behind one loving
sister, Katie Lou Tomlinson of Concordia, Kansas; sister-in-law, Virginia Sue Smith of Crowell, Texas; and numerous
nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Carl’s lifetime was spent doing what he loved most, farming and ranching. Being outdoors, working with horses and
cattle gave him his greatest joy. He was a “cowboy” in the truest sense of the word, who, at age 62, broke his last
horse, Nevada. His kind heart and sweet nature will always be remembered and missed by his loved ones.
The family will received friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Thursday evening, September 20, 2007 at Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home. Services will be held Friday, September 21, 2007, at 10:00 am in the Lowell-Tims Chapel with Ray Mims
officiating. Interment will follow in the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims.
SMITH
Lois Madge Smith, 92, longtime resident of Eldorado, passed away on March 7, 2009, at Jackson County Memorial
Hospital.
Lois was born on December 20, 1916, in Quanah, Texas to Lester and Willie Gossett. She married George Henry
Smith on August 13, 1932. They made their home in Eldorado where they celebrated 51 years of marriage together.
Lois was a loving wife and devoted mother. Family always came first and she and her husband were loving caregivers to
their parents and their daughter for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Lois is survived by two daughters, Paula Ledbetter and Ann Tinney both of Eldorado, and a son, Bill Smith and wife
Pam of Blue Springs, Missouri. Also surviving are ten grandchildren: Joy Whitlock & husband Mark of Altus; Danny
Campsey of Quanah, Texas; Billy Ray Tinney, David Ledbetter & wife Tabitha, and Jimmie and Michael Tinney all of
Eldorado; Savannah Smith of Blue Springs, Missouri; Bobby Smith & wife Alice of Alliance, Nebraska; Billy George
Smith of Altus, and Tina Sparkman of Quanah. She is also survived by eighteen great-grandchildren, and two
great-great-grandchildren. Lois was especially proud of having five generations of girls. She is also survived by a
sister-in-law Peggy Gossett of Quanah, Texas, and special cousin Willie Jo Seitz.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband George Smith, daughter Eva Lois Brewer, grandson Jimmy Paul Tinney,
great-granddaughter Kassie May Sparkman, brother Clinton Gossett, and parents Lester and Willie Gossett and William
and Nancy Smith.
Funeral services for Lois Smith will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Eldorado First Baptist Church, with the
Reverend Pete Wylie officiating. Interment will follow at the Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home of Eldorado.
The family will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Eldorado on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, from 6 until 7 p.m.
Luther Lee “Pete” Smith Jr.
Luther Lee Smith Jr., age 85 passed away September 10, 2004 in Palm Springs California. He was born to Luther
L. Smith Sr. and Stella (Williams) Smith on March 18, 1919 in Eldorado, Oklahoma.
He serviced in the Navy during World War ll.
Luther is survived by a sister-in-law Imogene Smith of Altus, Oklahoma, Niece Barbara Yarbourgh of Oakton,
Virginia, nephew, Floyd Lee Smith of Bethany, Oklahoma, Cousin; Robert Gribble and wife Bernice of Altus,
Oklahoma, Dorothy Sue Gribble the wife of the late Fred Gribble of Altus, Oklahoma.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother; Joe Smith and one sister; Margaret Adkins
Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 10:00am at the Altus City Cemetery. Under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Minnie Mae Smith
Minnie Mae Smith, age 93 of Upland, California, passed away January 3, 2004. Graveside services, under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus, are set for 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at the Hobart
Rose Cemetery. The Rev. Doran Myers will officiate,
Minnie Mae was born on March 10, 1910 at Vernon, Texas to parents John Calvin Scurlock and Mollie Thompson
Scurlock. After completing her education, she was united in marriage to Willard Smith. They enjoyed many years of
marriage and he preceded her in death in 1961. Minnie Mae and Willard were both longtime residents of the Hobart
community and worked at the Hobart Public Schools. After Willard’s death, Minnie Mae took an administrative
position at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford. She worked there until moving to California in
the 1970’s. She was also a talented artist, painting many pieces of China and enjoyed dancing.
Minnie Mae is survived by two children, Jerry Smith and Molly Sue Scorsatto, both of California and many other
relatives and friends.
Nicole (Strawn) Smith
After a 10 month battle with a rare cancer called sarcomatoid mesothelioma, Nicole (Strawn) Smith, age 34, passed
away February 1, 2007. She was surrounded by family.
Nicole, since a child, has loved animals of all types and worked at the Hollis Vet Clinic for a short time. Nicole showed
Polled Hereford cattle and won top honors in both showmanship and grooming competitions. She was proud of these
accomplishments.
Nicole married Damon Smith (from Hollis) in 1995. Nicole loved her husband, but she especially loved her daughter
Tayler Smith, age 9. Nicole was a dedicated and loving mother. Her life was consumed with love for Tayler. Nicole
worked for two years as a cross walk guard at Tayler’s school and many people in Elk City knew Nicole as the “cross-
walk lady.” Nicole was adored by many, and she received great pleasure from her cross-walk work.
Nicole left an impression on everyone whom she met. Her smile and green eyes are unforgettable. Nicole had a great
sense of humor and her smile and humor were contagious. Nicole was always willing to help others. Nicole was
especially helpful to her two siblings, Greg and David. She was a person always willing to accept without judgment and
give support and encouragement. To both Greg and David, Nicole always knew the right thing to say at exactly the right
time. Without her strength, our lives would be very different. Nicole helped many people “get on the right path.” She
was an angel on earth and never gave up on anyone. Nicole was always there to lean on. She shared her strength with
confidence and compassion.
Nicole is sadly missed by her family: Damon Smith and Tayler Smith, both of Elk City; Nicole’s parents, Jim and Linda
Strawn of Eldorado; brothers, David Strawn, also of Eldorado and Greg Strawn and wife Lori, along with their children:
Ryan, Berritt, and Lilly. She is also survived by David and Lavinda Smith of Hollis, Scotty, Jennifer, and Abbie Smith of
Hollis, and Kenny, Rhonda, and Torrie Smith from Amarillo.
Nicole was preceded in death by her Uncle Henry David Jackson, Sue Ann Steinly, Nova Strawn, and Henry Jackson.
Funeral Services for Nicole Smith will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, February 5, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in
Eldorado with Reverend Pete Wylie officiating. Interment will follow at the Eldorado Cemetery in Eldorado under the
direction of our funeral home in Hollis, Patterson Greer Funeral Home.
SNELL
Jimmy D. Snell, age 80, long-time resident, cattleman and businessman, passed away late Friday evening, September
29, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
Jimmy was born on August 20, 1926, at Cordell, Oklahoma to H.D. and Faye (Perry) Snell. He attended schools in
Vernon, Texas, New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico and graduated Altus High School class of
1943. After graduation he volunteered, with his father’s consent, for military service in the U. S. Navy. He was
stationed on Guam for eighteen months during World War II.
Upon returning home he attended and graduated Oklahoma State University with a B.A. degree. He entered
business with his father, H.D., and brother, Perry, in the United Grocery Company. Later he had the responsibility of
buying the cattle for the meat markets of United.
He married Virginia Mock on June 6, 1947 and to this union was born Linda, Mark and Betsy. Jim loved golf, his
horses, cutting events, team roping and following Oklahoma State University sports. He retired in 1973 and later
moved to his ranch bordering the Wichita Wildlife Refuge.
On December 30, 1995, he married Riva Smith and continued to be active in the ranching and cattle business.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, H.D. and Faye Snell Ridling; two brothers, Jack Snell and Perry Snell;
two sisters, Beatrice Pope and Margaret Jones.
He is survived by, his wife, Riva, of the home; three children, Linda Anthony and husband Bob of Laguna Beach,
California, Dr. Mark Snell and wife Lisa of Clinton, Missouri and Betsy Koontz and husband Dr. Doug Koontz of
Tulsa, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Jayce Treumann and husband Neil of Henderson, Nevada, Sommer Anthony of
Tucson, Arizona, Jim Anthony of Laguna Beach, California, Zachary Koontz of Stillwater and Katelyn Koontz of
Stillwater; two great grandchildren, Aubrey and Ella Treumann of Henderson, Nevada; step-daughters, Stephanie
Smith of Altus and Francis Hammack and husband Michael of Edmond, Oklahoma; four step grandchildren,
Alexandria Smith and James Smith of Altus, Oklahoma and Turner and Ty Hammack of Edmond, Oklahoma along
with many other relatives and a host of friends.
Special recognition to Charles and Wanda Barker, Robert and Alice Carter, Gwyn Barker and Carleen Jackson for
their compassionate care and friendship.
Funeral services for Jimmy Snell will be Monday, October 2, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Altus
with Dr. Jeff Moore and Rev. Nancy Adler officiating. The family will be available to greet out-of-town guests, in the
fellowship hall from 9 until 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-
Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
The family of Jimmy Snell will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 6 until 8
p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Medical Research
Foundation or the charity of your choice.
