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Arlist Rigsby Fox
Arlist R. Fox, 87, long time Altus contractor, passed away September 16, 2007 at his home. Funeral services
will be held at 1 pm, September 22, 2007 at the Kincannon Funeral Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at the Blair Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Arlist Rigsby Fox was born on December 8, 1919 to John Calvin and Minnie Rigsby in Blair, Oklahoma. He attended the Blair schools. He married Alice Beaty in 1958 in Memphis, Texas. Arlist was irrigation and soil conservation contractor orchestrating the building of the road to Mount Scott, the irrigation ditches, lodge road and the east side lake dike. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus. He loved horses and was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Fred F. Fox and Bill L. Fox and one sister, Nan Borden. Arlist is survived by one daughter, Donna S. Fox-Galloway and her husband Travis of Elk City, OK, one son, Bert and Judy Fox of Altus, OK, five grandchildren: Chad Galloway and his wife Toni, Dakota Cheyene Galloway all of Elk City, OK, Connie Fox, Darlene Fox, and Tonya Fox of Michigan and three great grandchildren.
The Fox Family will greet friends Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. .
Joyce A. Freeland
Joyce A. Freeland, 67, Altus, passed away Sunday, March 16 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Local arrangements were handled by Kincannon Funeral Home.
Joyce A. Rowark was born January 16, 1941 to Ben and Eva (Dorsey) Rowark in Jasper Township, Wayne County, IL. Joyce met and married Edwin Freeland on April 4, 1980. She was a seamstress by trade. In 2007 she came to live in Altus to be near her son, Ben Olivier. Joyce loved her family dearly, taking great delight in playing with her great grandchildren. She liked to fish and was an avid reader; she also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, as well as many of her brothers and sisters.
She is survived by one daughter, Robin Juntunsen and husband Bill of Tennessee; and two sons, Ben Olivier and his wife Darra of Altus; Edward Olivier and his wife Barbara of Illinois; one brother, Pete and one sister Lena, both of Illinois; six grandchildren, Andrew and Jessica Olivier, Amy and Steven Juntunsen and Dacia and Michael Hollingsworth; four great grandchildren, Alex, Lawrence, Aubrey, James, and Anna; and one very special niece and caregiver “Geneva”.
Alice L. Friese
Alice L. Friese, 84, Blair, died Tuesday evening, July 18, 2006 at her home Northeast of Blair. Memorial services were 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Bill Osborne officiating. Memorial and cremation services were under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on April 11, 1922 in Sylvania, Ohio to Charles Alfred and Alice Ivy (Phillips) Brown. She graduated from Sylvania Burnham High School in Sylvania, Ohio. She married Earl Raymond Friese, Jr. on March 24, 1941 in Napoleon, Ohio. To this union three sons and three daughters were born. She was a homemaker who worked tirelessly raising her children and keeping her home. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and enjoyed the art of drawing, reading, knitting and collecting in general.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Sharon Luella Friese; four brothers, Chuck, Marvin, Don and Tom Brown and a daughter-in-law, Sheila Mae Friese.
She is survived by her husband Earl of the home; two daughters, Mary Kathryn Rowland and husband Neil of Blair, Ok; Suzuanne Alice Hughes and husband Leon of Del Rio, Tx; three sons, Raymond LeRoy Friese and wife Sue of Athena, Or; Gary T. Friese of Roosevelt, Ok; Richard C. Friese and wife Jacki of Wildomar, Ca; two sisters, Noreen Dennis and Bob of Toledo, Ohio; Barbara Hall and husband Bob of Sylvania, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Donald Burks and wife Deana of Edwards, Ca; David Burks and wife Tracy of Medford, Or; Leslie Vining and husband David of Flagstaff, Az; Dean Burks and wife Veronica of Moreno Valley, Ca; Monte Costa and wife Christina of Portland, Or; Diahna Hill and husband Mark of Colbert, Wa; Cynthia Hernandez of San Diego, Ca; Patricia Daniels of Spokane, Wa; Jason Friese and wife Mary of Elmer, Ok; Stacey Friese of Omaha, Ne; nineteen great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and many friends.
Bobbie C. Gallagher
Bobbie C. Gallagher, 81, Blair, died Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Plantation Village Nursing Home in Altus. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2006 at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Father Joe Arledge officiating. Burial will follow at the Navajo cemeteryunder the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Bobbie C. Gallagher was born June 8, 1925 in Norman, Oklahoma to Professor LaVerne A. Comp and Helen Marie (Jones) Comp. She graduated high school at Norman, Oklahoma and attended college at the University of Oklahoma. She married John H. Gallagher, Sr. at St. Joan of Ark Catholic Church in Los Angeles, California on November 14, 1945. She was employed at Douglas Aircraft in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She was a member of Beta Mothers, the Lady’s Alter Society and a PTA officer at Eugene Field school. She lived in Jackson County for over 40 years. She loved vegetable gardening, working in her flowerbeds, sewing, fishing, and babysitting the grandchildren. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Altus.
She was preceded in death by her husband, twin grandsons at birth, her parents, Professor LaVerne & Helen (Jones) Comp, and her grandparents, Dr. & Mrs. George Comp.
She is survived by four sons, John H. Gallagher, Jr. and his wife, Judie (Altom), of Gould, James L. Gallagher and Rita of Blair, Robert T. Gallagher of Muskogee and Patrick B. Gallagher of Tulsa; three daughters, Joan Gallagher-Graham and her husband, Richard, of Lampasas, Texas, Anne Altom and her husband, James (Bud) of Blair, and Helen Scott of Blair; one brother, Don L. Comp of Madison, Tennessee; sixteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and many friends.
Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 18, 2006 at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
Oscar S. Garcia
Oscar S. Garcia, 81, of Altus, died October 9, 2008 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Burial will follow services at the Olustee Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Oscar Sierra Garcia was born February 3, 1927, in Mercedes, TX. to Jose and Natalie (Sierra) Garcia. Oscar was a self-educated man that traveled all over the United States of America working as a farm laborer. On October 1, 1948 he married Guadalupe Valadez in Memphis, TX. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. He is of the Catholic faith, enjoyed gardening, and mostly spending time with his family.
Oscar is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Eloise Godwin; Lupe Rodriguez; Maria Sierra Ortega and one step grandson, Pete Castillo Jr.
He is survived and dearly missed by his wife, of the home; his daughter Sylvia Castillo and husband Pete of Altus; three granddaughters; Angela Tokarski and husband Timothy of Altus, Julie Richardson of Altus, and Mary Mullican and husband David of Grand Prairie, TX; one step granddaughter, Kathy Wiseman of Lakeland, FL; three step-grandsons, Rick Castillo and wife Bettye, of Altus; John Castillo and wife Cheryl of Oklahoma City, OK, and Martin Castillo and wife Tami, of Altus; great grandchildren, Spencer Anderson of Altus; Trace and E.J. Tokarski of Altus; Mikel Bush of Tacoma, WA; Albany Richardson and Mikayla Bush of Altus, Ryleigh and Ryan Mullican, Grand Prairie, TX; six step-great-grandchildren, Allison and Samantha Castillo, OKC; Clay and Kymberlyn Castillo of Altus; Jennifer Smith and Brandon Wiseman, both of Altus; two step-great-great-grandchildren, Colby and Cody Smith of Lakeland, FL; sisters-in-law, Lupe Ramirez and husband Jessie of Olustee, OK; Dominga Martinez of Altus; Juanita Suniga of Altus; Candeleria Vargas of Amarillo, TX; a brother-in-law Daniel Suniga of Altus; several nieces, nephews, and many other family and friends.
The family will host visitation, with Rosary service, at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, October 10, 2008, at Kincannon Funeral Home.
Doris Lee Gifford
Doris Lee Gifford, 69, Blair, died Sunday, September 23, 2007 at her son’s home in Ada, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 10 A.M. Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Pastor Lionel Mounce officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on May 2, 1938 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to Ben F. Edwards and Cynthia Z. Gibson. She attended school in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and Altus. She married Gene Gifford on October 17, 1953 in Grandfield, Oklahoma. She was of Apostolic Truth (United Pentecostal) faith. She was a member of the Church Ladies Auxiliary; Prayer Warrior; Sunday School Teacher; and started the Church Newspaper. She enjoyed writing, songs, poems, and playing the piano.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, LeRoy Edwards. She is survived by her husband, Gene; one daughter, Connie Adam and husband David of Kerrville, Texas; three sons Stephen Gifford and wife Bernice of Ada, Oklahoma; Scott Gifford and wife Tammy of The’ Colony, Texas; Richard Gifford and wife Ingrid of Olustee, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren, Michael Gifford, Steven Nathaniel Gifford, Michelle McDaugale, Tiffany Bailey, Candice Gifford, Aaron Gifford, Dwayne Gifford, Justin Adams, and David Adams, and four great-grandchildren; Aubree McDaugale, Raelyn McDaugale, Andrew Bailey and Hanah Bailey.
Lela E. Gilreath
Lela E. Gilreath, 86, passed away, Friday, April 20, 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, April 24, at 1:00 pm, at the Grace Baptist Church of Granite with Reverend Dennis Teague officiating. Funeral services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Lela Teague was born January 30, 1921, in Madill, Oklahoma to Hosey Laborn and Susy Ann (Carroll) Teague. She attended the Cumberland School near Madill. She married Norman E. Gilreath in Madill, Oklahoma, on December 1, 1939. She and Norman were the owners and operators of the Falcon Road Liquor Store, they sold the business in 2000, and retired. She delighted in shopping for her children and grandchildren. Lela belonged to the Methodist Church in Nashville, TN
Lela is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Norman, and a grandson, Kevin Huddleston, both in 2003, two brothers, Hoyt Teague and Edward Teague. She is survived by one son; and daughter -in –law, Floyd and Sue Gilreath, of Edmond, OK; two daughters, Virginia Huddleston, of Tulsa, OK; and Marcella Fletcher, of Jackson, TN; seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson; one sister, Ina Mae Strum, of Tishomingo, OK and one brother, R.J. Teague, of Ardmore, OK, and many friends.
Charlotte Ann Gastineau
Charlotte Ann Gastineau, 71, Blair, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2005 at the Blair Cemetery with S. K. Robinson officiating. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on October 26, 1933 in Hollis, Oklahoma to Joseph and Mary Ellen (Chilton) Eastham. She graduated from Hollis High School in 1951. She married Ray Gastineau on October 26, 1989 in Blair, Oklahoma. She was a bookkeeper for several area businesses for many years. She was an avid supporter for her husband of Gastineau Racing Team and enjoyed antique furniture restoration.
She was preceded in death by her son, her brother and her sister. She is survived by her husband, Ray, of the home in Blair; two daughters, Jaynie Yeager and husband, Kenneth, of Blair; Jan Rose and husband, Steve, of Blair; two step sons, Russell Gastineau and wife, Joyce, of Taloga, Oklahoma; Todd Gastineau of Hydro, Oklahoma; a sister, Dorothy Timmons of California; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Patricia Jean Carson Gebron
Patricia Jean Carson Gebron, 80, Hugo, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Blair, Oklahoma with Rev. George Lupton and Rev. Ruth Atterberry officiating. Burial will take place the following day 1 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2006 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hugo, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born October 26, 1925 in Kiowa County, Oklahoma to John (Kit) Paul Carson, Sr. (Maj. USAF, Ret.) and Gladys (Crumley) Carson of Hugo, Oklahoma. She was a graduate of Hugo High School and attended the University of Oklahoma. Ms. Carson worked in banks in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, San Rafael, California and Dallas, Texas. She was a candy striper volunteer in several hospitals while she lived in Dallas and was a Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer at Choctaw Memorial Hospital in Hugo. She was a member of the Methodist Church, was active in the choir and served as a superintendent of Sunday school for First United Methodist Church in Hugo.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, John Paul Carson, Jr. (Lt. Col. USAF, Ret.) and Phil O. Carson. She is survived by David D. Carson of Blair, Oklahoma. Memorials should be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Faith Lopez George
Faith Lopez George, infant daughter of Janice George and Alexis Lopez, died Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were provided by Kincannon Funeral Home.
She is survived by her parents; her grandparents Brenda Orr of New Orleans, La; Glen McFadin of Carthage, Tn; an uncle Tony George of Altus and an aunt Julie Moskowitz of Carthage, Tn.
Maria G. Gloria
Maria G. Gloria, 41, Altus, died at her home Thursday, August 3, 2006. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2006 at the Apostolic Truth Pentecostal Church in Altus with Lloyd Lopez and Paul Gloria officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on June 11, 1965 in Vernon, Texas to Juan H. and Angelita (Patlan) Martinez. She married Edward Gloria on October 25, 1994 in Mangum, Oklahoma. She graduated from Altus High School in 1984. She operated a day care business for about 10 years. She was of the Pentecostal faith, enjoyed fishing, camping, baking, cooking, taking care of children, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sylvia Martinez. She is survived by her husband Edward of Altus; two daughters, Alicia Martinez and Jasmine Gloria, both of Altus; one son Jonathon Martinez of Altus; three brothers, Joe Martinez and wife Cindy of Lubbock, Tx; Johnny Martinez of Altus; Pete Martinez and wife Janie of Moore, Ok; six sisters, Maria Luna and husband Tony of Lubbock, Tx; Dora Martinez of Blair, Ok; Delia Landa of Blair, Ok; Francis Flores and husband Ricky of Altus; Janie Rodriguez and husband Fidel of Houston, Tx; Gloria Aguilar and husband Robert of Altus and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Donald Ray Goss
Donald Ray Goss, 71, Eldorado, died Monday, April 17, 2006 at his home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2006 at the Eldorado Cemetery with Rev. Don Ladner officiating. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born on May 29, 1934 in Eldorado, Oklahoma to Archibald and Sadie (Starwalt) Goss. He attended school in Eldorado. He married Rita Collvins in 1959 in Eldorado. He enjoyed farming, ranching and custom harvesting. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of the Eldorado Saddle Club; the American Quarter Horse Association and the American Paint Horse Association. He enjoyed horses, riding, raising cattle, dancing, hunting and spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson Levi Martin; a granddaughter Julene Martin; two brothers, Arthur and Doyle Goss and four sisters Gladys, Lena, Hazel and Edith.
He is survived by one daughter Deana Martin and husband Rev. Perry Martin of Battiest, Ok; two sons, Ricky Dale Goss and wife Lynda of Eldorado, Ok; Scott Goss of Eldorado; daughter-in-law, Gayle Goss of Eldorado, Ok; one brother Fred Goss of Eldorado, Ok; one sister Ruth Dickerson of Bridgeport, Tx; five grandchildren, Leslie Martin and wife Annette of Midwest City, Ok; Ricky Don Goss of Eldorado, Ok; Charlie Nicole Goss of Altus, Ok; Michael Scott Goss and Johnny Weston Goss both of Eldorado, Ok and Martha Rozell, a special friend whom Don considered as a daughter and numerous nieces and nephews with whom he loved to argue with. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Mae Goss
Mae Goss, 92, Altus, died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital, 11 days following her 92nd birthday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2005 at First Assembly of God with Rev. Richard Ventonis and Rev. J.V. Oden officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on January 29, 1913 in Eustace, Texas to William Jackson and Maudie Irene (Rolison) Ashton. She attended school in Eustace, Texas. She married J. W. Goss on February 1, 1928 in Anderson County, Texas. To this union one son and three daughters were born. They also adopted a son. The Goss family moved to Oklahoma in the 1940's where they settled on a farm near Elmer, Oklahoma. She worked tirelessly raising her children. She was a good mother, cook and farmers wife, helping with all phases of farm life. No one could bake a pie or make butter rolls any better. It was there her family learned to eat them with gusto. She helped her husband with rental property and worked at Kastner's Laundry for several years. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Altus for over 60 years. She was a crafter and enjoyed quilting, crocheting, ceramics and making stuffed animals. She was also very fond of her doll collection. She loved all types of craftwork and most of all helping with charities.
Even when she was busy with all her other activities she never missed a chance to go fishing. She could catch, clean, fry and eat more fish than anyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband J.W. in 1989; five brothers; four sisters; one son Billy; one daughter Levie; one grand daughter; one three grandsons and one great grandson. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law; Carmie and Glen Allen of Altus; Maudie Keenan of Westminster, California; one son and daughter-in-law, William King and Ona Goss of Orange, California; a sister-in-law, Velma Ashton of Petrolia, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends, Olene Reeves and Thomas Holt and new friend Carleen. The Goss Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home.
