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Betty Lou (Glidewell) Graft
Betty Lou (Glidewell) Graft was born April 8, 1928 to Web and Aurora Alloway Glidewell of Helena, OK. She graduated from Helena High School in 1946 and attended Oklahoma State University graduating in 1952 with a degree in business. In 1950 she married Richard (Bud) Graft of Custer County, OK.
In 1956, the couple established their home in Altus, OK. Betty worked at the Chamber of Commerce and St. Paul's Episcopal Church while Bud was employed with the Soil Conservation Service. In 1958, they bought a vending business which they operated for 17 years. From 1976 -1983, they owned and operated Lee Office Equipment.
Betty was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Gama Mother’s, Elks Country Club, OSU Alumni, Helena Historical Society, DAR, and Eastern Star. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Aug, 2000.
She was an avid golfer. Also, she loved playing bridge, obtaining her Life Masters in Oct of 1990. She enjoyed bird watching, pencil collecting, working puzzles and following every kind of spectator sport. Betty Graft did not know the seasons of the year like you & me. Instead of spring, summer, fall and winter – her seasons were baseball, basketball, football and golf the year round.
Betty is survived by two daughters, Barbara and husband Gary Griffin, Clinton, OK; Beverly and husband David Hubert, Jacksonville, NC; two grandchildren, Kyle and wife Shea Griffin, Stillwater, OK, and Ali Griffin, Stillwater, OK; one sister, Lora and husband Norman Woodall, Helena, OK, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard Graft, in Feb, 2004; her grandson, JJ Hubert, in Oct 1997; and brother, Bob Glidewell, in Feb, 1985.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Altus with Rev. Margie Van Oostrum officiating. Burial will follow at the Mound Valley Cemetery in Thomas, OK at 2:30pm under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, PO Box 502, Altus, OK 73522. Condolences may be made online to val_verde@sbcglobal.net.
Pearl Green
Pearl Green, 84, of Martha, OK died Thursday, August 17, 2006 at her home. Funeral services
were held August 24, 2006 under the direction Huntt Funeral Home in Waldorf, MD. Burial followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Charles County, Waldorf, MD. Arrangements in Altus, Oklahoma were handled by Kincannon Funeral Home.
Pearl was born August 28, 1921 in Port Royal, Virginia to Ernest and Edna (Lumpkin) Bruce. She attended school in Port Royal, VA. She married Willie G. Waid in 1939 in Virginia and to this union six children were born. She managed High’s Ice Cream in the Waldorf Area for forty years. She retired in 1995. She was a member of the Waldorf Moose Lodge and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, and one brother, William T. Bruce.
She is survived by three daughters, Holly D. Jones of Huntsville, AL, Elizabeth A. Morris of Martha, OK, Linda L. Ellis of Brandywine, MD; three sons, William R. Waid of Virginia Beach, VA, David W. Waid of Annapolis, MD, Kenneth G. Waid of North Carolina; one half-sister, Alma Ballard of Richmond, VA, one uncle, Lee Lumpkin of Yorktown, VA; 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Jasey Michelle Greer
Jasey Michelle Greer newborn daughter of Michael Jason and Amy Lynn Greer of Mangum passed away September 2, 2007 in the OU Medical Center in OKC, OK.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 6 at the Altus City Cemetery with Zane Newton officiating under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She is preceded in death by one uncle, Sheldon Brown , and great grandfather, William Delias both of Altus, and great grandfather Leroy Greer.
Jasey is survived by her parents; one brother, Michael Greer of the home, grandparents, Lisa and P.J. Tugmon of Altus, OK, John and Andrea Brown of Cockeysville, MD, Wayne Greer of Mangum, OK, and Machelle and Martin Eastham of Cedar Rapids, IA; great grandparents, Joan Delias of Altus, OK, Kirby and Fusako Brown of West Columbia, SC, Ruby Jane Bull of Mangum, OK, Lorena Greer of Erick, OK and Frank and Helen Ritchey of Blair, OK; three uncles, Joseph and Jenny Greer of Higginsville, MO, Michael and Morgan Brown of Altus, OK and Aaron Tugman of Ft. Lewis, WA; three aunts, Alexis Brown of Blair, OK, Kati Tugmon and Kristi Tugmon both of Altus, OK, she is also survived by many great aunts; great uncles and cousins. .
Richard Gregory
Richard Gregory, 60, Altus, passed away Friday, March 17, 2006 at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Memorial services have been rescheduled for 4:00 P.M. Thursday, March 23, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Player and Rev. Margie Van Oostrum officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Richard L. Gregory was born April 27, 1945 in Ada, OK to Alvin Daryl and Frankie Eugenia (Weed) Gregory. He graduated from Capital Hill High School in Oklahoma City, OK. He joined the Army National Guard where he served in the Medical Corp. Richard married Lenore Diane Gunderson on February 13, 1971 in Englewood, CO. To this union, two daughters, Jamie and Angela were born. Richard worked for many years as a bank loan officer and most recently, he worked happily for the Bunker Hill United Supermarket as a butcher. He was a member of Jaycee’s Civil Club and the Banker’s Association. He loved sports, especially playing golf and watching OU. He enjoyed carpentry and working in his yard. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Altus, where he was active in the United Methodist Men and singing in the church choir. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. A.D. Gregory and his sister, Judith Gregory.
He is survived by his wife, Lenore of the home; two daughters, Jamie Gregory of Altus, OK and Angela Brian and husband Steve of Altus, OK; two granddaughters, Morgan and Allison Brian of Altus, OK; his sister, Joy Beth Willie and husband Charlie of Argonia, KS; two brothers, Daryl Alvin Gregory and wife Joann of Grove, OK and Jerry Gregory and wife Bonnie of Ashville, NC; many nieces and nephews and other family and a host of friends. Tributes can be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Walter Griffis
Walter Griffis, 79, Altus, died Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Clinton, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial with military honors will take place in the Veterans Section of the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born on February 11, 1928 in Cozad Nebraska to Virgil and Pearl (Fletcher) Griffis. He attended school in Willow Island, Nebraska. He entered the United States Army in November of 1948 and honorably discharged in June of 1952. He worked as a welder for several years. He married Tommie Ruth Williams on April 10, 1981 in Vernon, Texas. He was a long time member of the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ. He was the Commander of the American Legion in Altus for several years. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and working at the American Legion baseball games.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Tommy Ruth, sisters; Butch Carmelli and Buleah Marie Griffis, brother; Frank Ray Griffis; son, Frank Griffis, stepson T.E. Williams and step daughter Judy Bennight.
He is survived by two daughters, Lynn and Deborah Griffis; three sons, Randy Griffis, Gregg Griffis, and Michael Griffis; three step daughters, Marietta Montgomery, Jane Breeding, and Sue Marsh; three sisters, Linda Downs, Mary Webber, Bobbie Kessler, Ruth Helfenbien, and Eva Kraft, and one brother, Hoppy Griffis.
Eugene Debs Gunkel
Eugene Debs Gunkel, a lifelong resident of Eldorado, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 19. In life and in death, he was surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Eldorado with Rev. Pete Wylie officiating. Burial will follow services at the Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Eugene was born on December 28, 1916, the third child of Fred Washington Gunkel and Bertha Lemon (Hopkins) Gunkel. He was born at the Gunkel home in Bentley, Oklahoma. He remembered moving to the Eldorado area with his family in a covered wagon in 1921. Eugene attended Antioch Country School through sixth grade. Eugene was baptized in Sandy Creek, west of Eldorado, and became a member of the First Baptist Church. He graduated from Eldorado High School in 1936 as valedictorian of his class. He played baseball, primarily in left field and first base, and participated in school plays. He received a scholarship to attend business college in Oklahoma City following high school.
Following business college, Eugene worked briefly in Houston, Texas. In 1939, he started working in the Eldorado International Harvester business as parts manager and bookkeeper. It was during this time that he found the love of his life. He started dating Lucille Martin, a school teacher at Gould. Eugene enlisted in the United States Army on February 23, 1942 and was assigned to Camp Barkley in San Antonio for basic training. At the end of the school year, he asked Lucille to marry him. They were married in San Antonio on May 30, 1942.
During World War II, Eugene served in England and France with a field artillery unit, reaching the rank of staff sergeant. After the war ended, he was sent back to the United States and was discharged from the army in March, 1946. He purchased the International Harvester dealership in Eldorado, in partnership with Kenneth Ledgerwood, and later bought full interest in the business. Eugene was the IH dealer in Eldorado for 29 ˝ years, before retiring in July, 1975.
Throughout Eugene’s life, he was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, serving as deacon, Sunday School secretary, and choir member. He was a 62 year member of the Masonic Lodge, serving as Worshipful Master and then as secretary for over 40 years. He achieved the Master Mason rank in 1946. Eugene was also a member of the Scottish Rite, 32nd degree.
Eugene and Lucille’s marriage was blessed with two children: Charles and Sue. Eugene delighted in the marriages of his children and the birth of grandchildren, as well as his first great-grandchild.
Eugene was an avid golfer, since playing his first round in 1943. He celebrated his 89th birthday on December 28, 2005, by playing nine holes of golf. Following his retirement, he once held joint memberships in both the Quanah (Texas) and Altus Country Clubs, so he could play with different partners on different days of the week. He was also a very competitive domino player. He enjoyed watching all types of sports events on television and reading novels. Attending family reunions and visiting family all over the country were also special activities for him. Eugene’s last trip was in September, 2005, when he flew to Nashville, Tennessee to witness the marriage of one of his grandsons.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Lucille, a resident of Plantation Village Nursing Home, as well as his children, Charles and Carol Gunkel of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Sue and Harold Peyton, of Sac City, Iowa. Grandchildren include Andy and Julie (Gunkel) Long, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Josh and Jessica Gunkel, Mableton, Georgia; Jeffrey and Rebekah Gunkel, Nashville, Tennessee; Kevin Peyton and Amy Peyton of Sac City, Iowa. Eugene’s great-granddaughter is Alexandria Morgan Long, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Eugene also leaves 6 of his brothers and sisters: Syble Holly of Huntsville, Texas; Theaola Lynn of Grover Beach, California; Frances Watkins, of Lawton, Oklahoma; J.C. (Jake) Gunkel of Duncan, Oklahoma; Geneva Kirkpatrick of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Ethel Kinberger of Folsom, Louisiana. Eugene is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; an infant brother, R.J. Gunkel; his older brother, Ewing Gunkel; and two sisters: Gladys (Gunkel) Thurmond and Elizabeth (Gunkel) Klein.
The Gunkel Family will greet friends Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Kincannon Funeral Chapel in Eldorado 1-580-633-2548. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 820 W. Main, Eldorado, Oklahoma 73537.
Ewing Gunkel Jr.
Ewing Gunkel Jr., 78, of Eldorado, Oklahoma died April 3, 2008 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Eldorado Baptist Church in Eldorado. Burial will follow services at the Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
“Junior” Gunkel was born July 15, 1929 in Eldorado, Oklahoma to Ewing and Ruby (Sample) Gunkel. He attended Eldorado schools and graduated from Eldorado High School in 1947. He married Thelma Sherwood on August 11, 1951 in Eldorado. In 1952 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country, overseas, for two years. Upon returning from the Army he worked for Gunkel Implement in Eldorado, for several years before choosing to spend the remainder of his years farming and running a cattle operation. He retired from farming and ranching in 2007.
“Junior” was preceded in death by his parents; one son-in-law, Steve Coward; one brother-in-law, Farrell Sherwood; and one nephew, Stacy Sherwood.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma, of the home; Three daughters, Rhonna Piercy and husband Floyd of Mineola, TX, Sandy Coward of Eldorado, OK, and Lori Freeman and husband Johnny of Altus, OK; Two brothers, Jerry Gunkel and wife Jo of Eldorado, OK and Kenneth Gunkel and wife Elaine of Elgin, OK; One sister, Faye Dickinson of Weatherford, OK; One brother-in-law, Dale Sherwood, and wife Linda, of Quanah, TX; Five grandchildren, Tracy Fernau and husband Derek of Mesquite, TX, Julie Carter and husband Jerimy of Luling, TX, Micah Coward and wife Jerusha of Bartlesville, OK, Megan Coward of Weatherford, OK, and Morgan Farr and husband Seth of Blair, OK; One great-grandchild, Robbie Kellick of Mesquite, TX; Ten nieces and nephews, and many members of a large extended family.
Pearl Lucille Gunkel
Pearl Lucille Gunkel passed from this life on Sunday, July 30, 2005 at the age of 90 years. A lifelong resident of Eldorado, she died at the Altus Plantation Village Care Center, where she had lived for the last several years. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 3, 2006 at the Eldorado First Baptist Church with Rev. Pete Wylie officiating. Burial will follow services at the Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Lucille was born January 30, 1916 to George and Carrie (Turner) Martin in the Bethel community west of Eldorado. The second oldest of five daughters, she graduated from Bethel High School in 1932. She was 16 years old, and graduated salutatorian of her class. She had an intense desire for education. During the depression years, she borrowed $15 from the local bank and enrolled at Southwestern State College in Weatherford, Oklahoma. She started teaching school after only a year or two of college, finishing her degree by taking correspondence courses and summer school. She eventually received her B.S. degree from Texas Tech in 1941. She also obtained an M.S. degree in 1970 from Southwestern State. She taught at Lincoln, Gould, Elmdale (Texas), Altus Wilson Elementary School and Eldorado. She was a demanding elementary teacher and would not allow any of her students to fail. She was named Jackson County’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 1977. She retired from teaching in 1978.
Lucille married Eugene Gunkel on May 30, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas. After he returned from his service in World War II, their marriage was blessed with the birth of two children: Charles and Sue. She interrupted her teaching career to stay at home and raise her children. During those years, she used her sewing skills to make clothes for others in the community. She also started taking piano lessons with her children and gained enough knowledge and skill to start giving private piano lessons herself. She delighted in the marriage of her children and wholeheartedly welcomed their spouses into the family. When blessed with grandchildren, she enjoyed having tea parties and sharing her talents with them. The grandchildren all had new pajamas every year at Christmas for many years, thanks to her creativity.
Lucille was skilled in all types of sewing and handwork. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and needlepoint. After retiring from teaching, her passion was china painting. She participated in china painting groups in Altus, Mangum, Frederick and Hobart, as well as taking workshops from visiting teachers whenever she could.
Throughout her life, Lucille was an active member of the First Baptist Church, serving as Sunday school teacher, WMU president, choir member and numerous other positions. She was member of the Au Courant study club for many years and especially enjoyed doing book reviews for their programs and guest days. Special travel memories included a trip to Europe with her sister Maxine, a trip to the Holy Land with her sisters-in-law, and a trip throughout the United States with her husband after her retirement.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband of almost 64 years. Eugene died on May 19, 2006, so they are enjoying a grand reunion. Her parents, an infant brother, as well as two sisters, Irene Martin Pugh and Maxine Martin Wilhelm, also preceded her in death. Surviving family members include Charles and Carol Gunkel of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Harold and Sue (Gunkel) Peyton of Sac City, Iowa. Grandchildren include Andy and Julie (Gunkel) Long, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Joshua and Jessica Gunkel of Mableton, Georgia, Jeffrey and Rebekah Gunkel of Nashville, Tennessee; Kevin Peyton and Amy Peyton of Sac City, Iowa. Lucille is also survived by one great-granddaughter, Alexandria Morgan Long of Colorado Springs. Two of Lucille’s sisters survive to celebrate her life: Archola Martin Bruner of Elk City, Oklahoma and Florence Martin Day of Natalia, Texas. She is also survived by many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.
Lucille was a fiercely independent woman and her family knows that she is thrilled to be reunited with loved ones in heaven, and to be free from the disabilities that have limited her life so much these last years. The Gunkel family will greet friends Thursday morning 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Eldorado First Baptist Church preceding services. Memorial gifts may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Eldorado, Oklahoma, or to the charity of choice.
Jo Helen Guy
Jo Helen Guy, 64, died Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on October 16, 1941 in Hughs Springs, Texas to Joe H. and Lucille (Kinney) Bray. Her family moved from Texas to Merrill, Oregon when she was four years old. She grew up in Merrill and also attended school there. Her life partner is Benny Leonard of Altus, Oklahoma. She was of the Methodist Faith. She enjoyed gardening, animals, birds, yard work, growing flowers and spending time with Benny and her friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother Lucille and her sister Barbara Ann Swafford.
She is survived by her life partner Benny Leonard of Altus; two daughters, Kristina Marie Guy of Seattle, Washington; Debbie Guy of Klamath Falls, Oregon and many friends.
Randy Hernandez Guzman
Randy Hernandez Guzman, 24, Altus, OK died Friday, November 11, 2005 at Baptist Burn Center in Oklahoma City. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 15, 2005 at Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Rev. Joe Tovar officiating. Burial will be at the Olustee Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Randy Hernandez Guzman was born April 6, 1981 at Sweetwater, Texas to “Frank” Valente Guzman and Mary Josephine Hernandez. Randy loved to hunt, listen to music, and have a beer with his dad. Bates Brothers employed Randy.
He is survived his father “Frank” Valente Guzman of Altus, his mother, Mary Josephine Hernandez of Olustee, one brother, Valente Guzman, Jr. of Altus, one sister, Maysi Guzman of Altus, and a special friend, Danelle Fernandez and daughters, Ylexis & Jada Molina of Olustee.
