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John M. Dempsey
John M. Dempsey, 69, Altus, died Thursday, February 10, 2005 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services
will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Kincannon Funeral Home with John Bigbe and James Dempsey officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow services at the Blair Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born October 8, 1935 in Denison, Texas to Fredrick and Viola (Lovell) Dempsey. He grew up in Fort Worth, Texas and joined the Air Force in 1955 and served in Korea in 1955-56. While he was stationed in Amarillo, Texas he married Geraldine Newton from Wapanucka, Oklahoma in 1960. He served in Viet Nam in 1969 and as flight engineer he logged over 12,000 hours. His medals include: distinguished flying cross, air medal with 3 oak leaf clusters, meritorious service medals, air force commendation medal with one oak leaf cluster, Viet Nam service medal with one silver star and three bronze stars, Viet Nam gallantry cross and others.
He transferred to Altus in 1973 and trained air crews to fly C5's. He retired from the Air Force in March of 1983 as Senior Master Sgt. and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 04876 of Altus. His hobbies included hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Kenneth W. Dempsey of Altus; Ronald D. Dempsey and wife, Rhonda, of Liberty, Missouri; one daughter Tracey Lynn Dempsey of Altus; four grandchildren; four brothers; one brother-in-law; several nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Billy Ray “Dugan” Denton
Billy Ray “Dugan” Denton, 77, passed away, Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Lubbock, Texas. Graveside services will be held at the Eldorado Cemetery, Tuesday, June 17th, at 10:00 a.m. with Bill Osborne officiating under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Billy Ray was born in Quanah, TX to Collins and Nadine (McAlister) Denton on March 29, 1931. He graduated high school in Eldorado in 1949. Following high school, he was in the Army and served his country in the Korean War. Billy Ray was a laborer and worked in agriculture. He was of the Baptist faith.
Billy Ray loved major league baseball. His favorite team was the St. Louis Cardinals.
Billy Ray was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Johnny Denton and a sister, Colleene McDowell.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeanne Brandon of Altus; Terry Denton, and his wife, Jana, of Eldorado; Collins Denton, and his wife, Rachel, of Rockwall, TX.; seven grandchildren, Heather Hill of Altus; Heath Hill of Altus; Brandon Denton and his wife, Melanie, of Eldorado; Sean Denton of Woodward, OK.; Tara Brown, and husband, Ryan, of Weatherford, OK.; Dustin Phillips of Rockwall, TX.; and Cade Denton of Rockwall, TX.
Friends are welcome to visit the family at the Kincannon Funeral Home in Eldorado on Monday, June 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Roy E. Derruisseaux
Roy E. Derruisseaux, 77, Altus, passed away following his long courageous battle with cancer Friday, April 14, 2006 at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Pastor Sue O’Malley officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Veterans Section of the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Roy Edward Derruisseaux was born March 14, 1929. Roy married Maria (Lopez) Trevino at the Altus AFB Chapel on November 27, 1981.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents and his daughter Rena Kay Derruisseaux Thomsen, a stepson, David Lopez Trevino, a brother, Alvin Cather and three infant brothers. He is survived by his wife, Maria of the home; his sons, Robert and wife Debbie of Linden, N.C., Roy Edward Jr. and wife Gail of Mannford, OK and Vernon and wife Dana of Pawnee, OK; his daughter, Rose Primoeux and husband Mike of Pawnee, OK, stepson, Joseph Trevino, Jr. and wife Brenda of Luling, TX; stepdaughter, Mary Luisa Best and husband Jeffrey of Edmond, OK; brothers, Donald M. Derruisseaux of Pawnee, OK and Charles Cather and wife Grace of Stillwater, OK; six brother-in-laws and two sister-in-laws; fourteen grandchildren; eight nephews; seven nieces, several cousins, many friends and a beloved pet, J.J.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to American Cancer Society or the Disabled American Veterans.
Roy M. Dickerson
Roy M. Dickerson, 73, Eldorado, OK died Thursday, July 12, 2007 at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2007 at Eldorado First Baptist Church with Rev. Pete Wylie officiating. Burial will follow at the Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Roy was born February 4, 1934 to Grover and Alice (Wilson) Dickerson in Eldorado, OK. He attended school in Eldorado. He joined the United States Air Force and received his GED during the four years of his service. He was a farmer and mechanic most of his life. He truly enjoyed being a mechanic and working on motors and vehicles. He also loved to spend time fishing and gardening. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eldorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Floyd Dickerson. He is survived by his partner Marlene Williams of Archer City, Texas; one daughter LaDonna Gilbert and husband Dan of Perryton, TX; special friends Debora Bagby and husband Danny of Crowell, TX and Cindy Williams and husband Glenn of Springtown, TX; three sisters Dora Hale and husband Don of Eldorado, OK, Lola Johnson and husband Blaine of Tyler, TX, Janice Roe and husband C.J. of Eldorado, OK; and two grandsons.
George Clayton Dobbins
George Clayton Dobbins, 70, Altus, died Friday, November 17, 2006 at English Village Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial with military honors will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born on October 18, 1936 to John and Hazel Dobbins. He married Betty New and the couple was blessed with four children. He later married Lahoma Jo (Clapp) Dobbins on April 20, 1984. The couple made their loving home in Altus their entire marriage.
George served in the U.S. Army from July 1954 to June 1957. He served overseas in the Korean War in such capacities as a driver for President Eisenhower and being in charge of the National Guard. He received an honorable discharge with decorations for NDSM & GCM. George later returned to Altus where he was employed with the City of Altus for a total of 44 years of service. He retired as an electrical lineman in January of 1999.
George’s hobbies were fishing and hunting with his family, tinkering with everything, mowing his yard and spending lots of quality time with his family and friends. His favorite memory was going to the racetrack with Tommy Joe. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Elizabeth Rutherford. He is survived by his wife Lahoma (Jo) Dobbins of Altus; one son, John Dobbins and wife DJ of Carter, Ok; three daughters, Beverly Shilling and husband Donald of Carter, Ok; Vicki York of Burns Flat, Ok; Twilla Banister of Carter, Ok; step daughter Evie Holt of Lawton, Ok; three brothers, Ronnie Dobbins and wife Geneva of Altus, Ok; Melvin Dobbins and wife Rosie of Virginia; Merlin Dobbins of Altus; two sisters, Katherine Pitts of San Diego, Ca; Claire Lewis and husband Gary of Colorado; grandchildren include Tommy and Michelle Holt of Blair, Ok; Shirley Surles, Mattie and Anthony Underwood, all of Altus; Tereda and David Hayes of Oklahoma City, Ok; Daniel, Clayton and Robert Dobbins; Raymond, Charlie, Linda and Lisa Shilling; Cole, Ashley and Caleb Banister; Brandon, Cody and Raymond Acuna, all of Carter, Ok; Karrigan and Elizabeth York of Burns Flat, Ok; twelve great grandchildren, Jessica, Christopher and Delana Holt of Blair, Ok; Shawn Holt, Justina and Reachell Surles, Cindy, Heather and Ashley Underwood, all of Altus; Sierra, Madison, Zander and Okasha Shilling; Danny and Andy Dobbins, all of Carter, Ok; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. George was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.
The Dobbins Family will greet friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home.
Dr. W.C. Dobbs
Dr. W.C. Dobbs passed away Sunday, November 25 in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Dobbs was a 42 year resident of Mobile, and professor Emeritus of the University of Mobile.
W.C. Dobbs was born in Altus, OK to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Dobbs, long time Altus residents, on December 17, 1916. Dr. Dobbs devoted his life to the pursuit of knowledge, the gospel ministry, and the sharing of those two passions with all he knew. A prolific speaker, lecturer, orator and preacher, Dr. Dobbs began his speaking career as a member of the National Debate Championship Team in 1934. After high school graduation he began his preparation to God’s call on his life. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University, attained his B.A. degree from Baylor University as well as graduate studies, and earned his doctorate degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His first pastorate was First Baptist Church, Valley Mills, Texas where he met the church pianist and love of his life, Jeanette Lawrence, his precious wife of sixty-seven years, who survives him. Together they ministered to churches in Texas, Kentucky, and Illinois. He served as President of the Illinois Baptist State Association and member of the Stewardship Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Dobbs served his country as an Army Chaplain during World War II and instilled in his children and students a deep love of country and responsibility to it. Known as the “pastor’s pastor” because of his deep empathy and love for other pastor’s, Dr. Dobbs shifted his sphere of influence to teaching on the college level where hundreds of prospective ministers passed through his classes during his 19 year tenure as Professor of Religion at University of Mobile. His love of the scriptures, the original Greek language, and noble thinking impacted all who sat under his voice. During these years he filled the pulpit of many churches in the Mobile area, the state of Alabama, and across the south. Having a reputation as a preacher with the “mind of a scholar and the fire of an evangelist,” he maintained an active preaching ministry until physically unable. Dr. Dobbs’ legacy will humbly, with great desire and hope, be carried on by his family. His son, W.C. Dobbs, Jr. and wife, Betty, reside in Mobile. Susan Dobbs Nations and her husband, Glen, live in Tampa, and LeAnne Dobbs Clay and her husband, David, reside in Palmyra, Virginia. From these unions Dr. Dobbs enjoyed the love and devotion of eight grandchildren: WC Dobbs, III “Clabe” and Holly, Leah Dobbs Black and Nathan, Rachel Dobbs, Lance Nations and Linda, Grant Nations and Christy, Paige Nations Code and Jordan, Erin Clay Ulrich and Steve, and Parker Clay. And the joy and light of his heart were his great-grandchildren: WC Dobbs, IV “Will”, Hope and Wes Dobbs, Gabriella Black; Jordan, Kalen and Kiley Nations; Jackson and Carson Nations; Wes Ulrich and one yet unborn. All were lovingly and faithfully supported, encouraged and prayed for by their grandfather.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007 on Hi-Point Farm, 4 miles East of Blair, Oklahoma: the place of Dr. Dobbs’ beginning. Memorials may be made to the Dobbs Scholarship Fund at University of Mobile, 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, AL 36613-2842. We enjoy and rejoice in the home going of this amazing man of God who believed with all his heart and lived the truth that “to live for me is Christ, and to die is gain.”
Horace Harold Doughty
Horace Harold Doughty, 90, of Altus passed away Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Margie VanOostrum officiating. Burial with military honors will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born in Martha, Oklahoma, on August 27, 1916, the first son of Horace and Mattie Doughty, a pioneer farming family. He was one of six children. As was the routine in those days, he helped with the family farming while attending school in Martha. He graduated high school in Martha in 1933 and enrolled in the University of Oklahoma. He has often said that he wanted to go to Oklahoma A & M, however hitchhiking rides was much easier to the shorter distance. Harold received a Bachelor of Business in Accounting in 1937 and found a job working for Clayton Huckaby at his bank in Mountain Park. He operated the movie theater in the evenings after working at the bank during the day. Subsequently he moved to Shawnee and took a job at the Federal National Bank of Shawnee in 1940. While in Shawnee, he met Velma Kendall, who was working for a local Savings and Loan company, and they married on August 10, 1941. At the outbreak of World War II, Harold joined the Army-Air Corps. He became a staff sergeant and shipped out to North Africa. His tour of duty took him to North Africa, Italy, Miami Beach, and Washington D.C. Upon returning from military service, he moved his new bride to Altus in 1946 and joined his father working at the Martha State Bank in Martha, Oklahoma. He built a long respected career in Southwest Oklahoma banking from that date. He continued to farm land that he had acquired over the next several decades. In 1958, at the age of 42, he was instrumental in moving the Martha State Bank charter to Altus, Oklahoma, - the present location of First State Bank of Altus. His business career took him into many community and business positions including: President of the Altus Chamber of Commerce in 1964; President of the Kiwanis Club in 1967; Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board in 1976-1977; Member of the Bankers Bank Board of Directors from 1987 to 1993; and many others. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years. He published a book in conjunction with the Western Trail Historical Society in 2000 “Grandpa’s Safe, Ninety Years of Compound Interests”. The book is an excellent source of many of the individuals that touched his life throughout his ninety years. It is ironic that the title of the book corresponds with his age!
Mr. Doughty was preceded in death by his brother, Nelson Doughty; two sisters, Maurine Sessions and Maebelle Menard; a brother-in-law, Jimmie Fontana and a sister-in-law, Natalie Doughty. Along with Velma, his wife of 65 years, he helped raise two Altus boys, Steve and Paul Doughty. He is survived by his wife Velma of the home,; his son, Steve Doughty of Plano, Texas; his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Jane Doughty of Altus; 5 grandchildren: Gary and Cara Doughty of Houston, Texas; Mark Doughty of Houston, Texas; Kendall Doughty of Altus; Steve Wilson of Houston, Texas; and Shelby and Corey Woods of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; a brother, Kenneth Doughty of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a sister, Naomi Fontana of Altus; 4 great grand kids; and a multitude of nephews and nieces scattered all over the United States.
The Doughty Family will greet friends Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. .
Jewell Duckett
Jewell Duckett, 77, Altus, died Saturday, January 21, 2006 at Plantation Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Reverend Winston Shaffer officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on October 20, 1928 in Sugden, Oklahoma to Sam and Lula (Dickey) Morris. She attended school in Waurika and Ryan. She later took classes at Altus Junior College. She married Grady Duckett on October 4, 1947 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She had been secretary for Byers Construction in the late 60s and early 70s. She owned and operated the Jewell Box Arts and Crafts Store in Altus from 1983 to 1989. The Ducketts attended the First Assembly of God. She enjoyed art, music, gardening, cooking, baking, camping, outdoors and especially her family and grandkids. She was a dedicated housewife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her mother and father-in-law Oda and Bill Duckett; her five sisters, Betha, Bertha, Nora, Dudie and Annie.
She is survived by her husband Grady of the home; her daughter Teresa McLaughlin and husband Larry of Altus; her son Roger Duckett of Altus; her grandsons Jarrod McLaughlin of Elk City, Ok; Jentry McLaughlin of Altus; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Fran and Dewayne Shields of Sherman, TX; Alma and Leonard Dean of Waurika, Ok; her brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Jonita Morris of Bakersfield, Ca; several nieces, nephews and special friend Bobbie Jefferson. The Duckett Family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Please make tributes @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Reba R Duncan
Reba R Duncan, 81, of Altus, died Saturday, November 11, 2006 at English Village Nursing Home. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 14, 2006 with Bill Osborne officiating. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home of Altus.
Reba R. Duncan was born August 11, 1925, in Jackson County, OK to John Virgil and Audie Vozzie (Penick) Marshall. She attended Altus schools and married Ira B. Glenn Duncan on Feb 2, 1942 in Jackson County, Oklahoma. They were a faithfully devoted couple until his death in 1971. She worked in retail sales most of her adult life and was employed by many markets, drug stores, and clothing stores throughout the Altus area. She retired in 1992 from “Blackwell Shoes”.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters Ima Gene Pike and Dorothy Rice; one brother Leonard “Buddy” Marshall; one son-in-law Rayford Hopkins and one grandson Robert Hopkins. Reba is survived by her two daughters, Glenna Graumann and husband Johnny of Blair, OK; and Gwen Hopkins of Altus; one sister, Treva Alexander of Altus, OK; one brother, Virgil Lynn “Sonny” Marshall of MO; four grandchildren, Cheryl Millard and husband Rod, of Duke, OK; Melissa Tripp and husband Scott of Blair, OK; Ira Hopkins and wife Teresa of Granite, OK; Shelly Hopkins of Altus, OK; seven great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Stella Duncan
Stella Duncan, 95, Altus, died Wednesday January 26, 2005 at her home. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 28, 2005 at the Martha Road Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Baker officiating. Burial will follow at the Martha Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Stella was born September 23, 1909 in Blossom, TX to James M. and Elizabeth (Wright) Campbell. She attended school in Blossom. She married Clyde Duncan on November 6, 1926 at the First United Methodist Church in Altus. To this union, seven children were born. She worked as a sales clerk at McLellan's Department Store for years before her retirement in 1965. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She loved gardening and yard work and even helped her family maintain the churchyard. She was of the Methodist faith and most recently attended the Martha Road Baptist Church with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; her parents; one brother, Grady Campbell and two sisters, Vernie and Allie Duncan. She is survived by her daughters, Bettye Brown and husband Lynn, Carolyn Duff and husband Roy and Bobbye Ebel and husband Richard, all of Altus, OK; four sons, James Duncan and wife Doris, Sam Duncan and wife Margie, all of Altus, OK, Jerry Duncan and wife Carole of Spokane, MO and Jack Duncan and wife Anita of Norman, OK; thirteen grandchildren, Richard Ebel and wife Debra of Dallas, TX, Maria Barr and husband Paul of Springfield, MO, Jimmy Duncan and wife Jeannie of Altus, OK, Kenny Duncan and wife Candy of Meeker, OK, Russell Duncan and wife Sherri of Altus, OK, Mike Brown and wife Janean Brown of Altus, OK, Kerry Brown and wife Melissa Brown of Altus, OK, Deana Ladd and husband Mike of Oklahoma City, OK, Steve Duncan and wife Diana of Edmond, OK, Tommy Duncan of Pauls Valley, OK, Kyle Duncan and wife Lindsey of Oklahoma City, OK, David Duncan and wife Marla of Norman, OK and Derrick Duncan and wife Cher of Norman, OK; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
The Duncan Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Martha Road Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lota E. Dunlap
Lota E. Dunlap, 93, of Altus died Sunday at English Village Manor; Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the Tipton Church of Christ, with Jim Brown officiating. Burial will follow the services at the Tipton Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Lota Dunlap returned to be with her creator and Lord on March 18, 2007 Lota was again reunited with her beloved husband, Richard. Lota was born to Luther Green (Luke) Boyd and Ethel (Garrett) Boyd, April 26, 1913 at Hess, Oklahoma. Her family later moved to the homestead farm, three miles west of Tipton, OK where Luke was engaged in farming. She remembers going to church in a horse and buggy. She received her education at the Tipton schools graduating with the class of 1931. Richard Henry Dunlap and Lota Boyd were united in marriage on March 11, 1934. They made their home three miles west and three miles south of Tipton where they farmed and raised a daughter, Linda Gay. Lota was a homemaker and Bible School teacher in the Tipton Church of Christ. Her home and family were very important to her. She enjoyed the Homemaker and Quilting Clubs of that time, canning fruits, vegetables, and meats, as well as sewing. All these she did so well. The Proverbs 31 woman describes her and women of her time. Times were hard, but the love for her family and the love of the Lord helped her to live a long, happy life.
Lota was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Garrett Boyd in 1914, her father, Luke Boyd, step- mother, Lillian Hasley Boyd, a sister, Eula Lee (Pebbie) Boyd, and her husband, Richard H. Dunlap.
Lota is survived by one sister, Raenell Vernon and her brother: Noyce Boyd of Tipton. She leaves a daughter, Linda and her husband Robert Killebrew of Altus, OK. She was blessed with two grandchildren, Larry Killebrew and his wife Beverly of Pauls Valley, OK and Sharon Brown and her husband Jim, of Altus, OK. She has four great grandsons; Chris Brown and wife Kerri, of Madill AFB, Tampa, FL, Daniel, and Caleb Brown all of Altus, OK; and Jeff Brown of Oklahoma City, OK, two great granddaughters: Sarah Hallsted and her husband Tom, and Amanda Killebrew all of Pauls Valley, OK; one great-great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Brown, of Tampa, FL.
The family will greet friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Kincannon Funeral Home in Altus. Tributes may be made online at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com. The family has requested memorials be made in Lota Dunlap’s name to the Tipton Home.
