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Bernard Gene Willcut
Rev. Bernard Gene Willcut, 83, formerly of Altus, went to be with his Lord at 4:00 a.m. February 14, 2008, in Ottumwa, IA. Funeral services
will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Altus, OK with Rev. Gregory Hawn officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Bernard Gene Willcut was born August 16, 1924 to Richard and Ollie (Walter) Willcut in Carbendale, IL. He married Dorothy Mae Sheehan October 28, 1944 in Olustee, OK.
In his early years, Gene worked for Steffens Milk Co. in Altus, OK, and then worked many years with National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco) before dedicating his life to Christ.
Gene was a Deacon and taught Sunday School for many years at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Altus, OK. It was there that God called him to be a missionary to Mexico. In 1957, Gene and Dorthy entered Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. After graduation in l960, Gene pastored the Bible Baptist Church in Bonner Springs, KS for 2 1/2 years. Gene, Dorothy, Kathy and Carl then moved to Mexico City for language school. After one year, they moved to Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and for the next 31 years Gene established many churches and missions in the Linares area and Sierra Madre mountain villages. While on the mission field, Gene trained many young national pastors who are continuing the works Gene started. Due to health concerns, Gene and Dorothy retired from the mission field and resided in Altus, OK from the mid 1990’s until August of 2007. They relocated to Ottumwa, IA to be cared for by their daughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Carl Richard Willcut; a granddaughter, Heather Clark; five brothers, Sam, Richard, Ronnie, Frank and Pete Willcut.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Terry Clark and husband Don of Bonner Springs, KS, Kathy Hucks and husband Mick of Ottumwa, IA; a daughter-in-law, Arlene Willcut of Altus, OK; ten grandchildren, Bobbi Clark of Lawrence, KS, Christi Letzig and husband Don of Tonganoxic, KS, Don Clark, Jr. and wife Nancy of Desoto, KS, Health Clark of Bonner Springs, KS, Nancy Morrow and husband Brian of Ottumwa, IA, Mick Hucks, Jr. and wife Cyndi of Ottumwa, IA, Kenny Hucks of Knoxville, IA, Sarah Gade and husband Jason of Big Rock, IL, Amber Thaggard and husband Mike of Altus, OK, Bernie Willcut of Norman, OK; sixteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Hays of Malden, MO, and Betty Allen and husband Jack of Clarkton, MO.
A family visitation will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to Dorothy Willcut, 227 W. Williams, Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Carl Richard Willcut
Carl Richard Willcut, 53, of Altus, died Monday, September 18, 2006, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with Gregory Hawn officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Carl Richard Willcut was born on July 29, 1953 in Altus, Oklahoma to Gene and Dorothy (Sheehan) Willcut. Carl graduated from Altus High School in 1971 and married Arlene Smith on February 29, 1972 in McAllen, Texas. Carl worked for United Supermarkets for 19 years from 1976 to 1995 as a meat cutter. He then accepted a position as a sales representative for U.S. Food Service retiring in 2001. His favorite hobbies were fishing and sports. He especially enjoyed watching his favorite team, the University of Oklahoma Sooners.
He is survived by his parents, Rev. Gene and Dorothy Willcut of Altus; his wife, Arleen Willcut of Altus; one daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Mike Thaggard of Altus, Oklahoma; one son and daughter-in-law, Bernie and Shaela Willcut of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Terry and Don Clark of Bonner Springs, Kansas; Kathy and Mick Hucks of Ottumwa, Iowa; four grandchildren, Ethan, Parker, and Hayden Thaggard of Altus and Tyler Teets of Tulsa; as well as several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at the Kincannon Funeral Home family room. Online tributes and memorials may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Jessie M. Williams
Jessie M. Williams, 71, of Altus, passed away Wednesday, October 24 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery.
Jessie Mae Williams was born February 2, 1936 to Willis Jesse and Mildred (Ballard) West in Loveland, Oklahoma. She attended school in Temple, Oklahoma. She married Jimmy A. West on July 9, 1952 in Lawton, Oklahoma and moved to Altus, Oklahoma in 1954. She married Henry Lee Williams on June 3, 1965 in Vernon, Texas. Jessie worked at Jackson County Memorial Hospital for 23 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and later joined the Tabernacle Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and playing softball.
Jessie is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, one son, Jerry Ray West; seven brothers, Claudy West, Walter West, Frank West, Willis West, David West, Harold West, Leeothis West; one sister, Edna Sterling; and one step-son Gerald Williams.
She is survived by one son, James A. West; one sister, Sherry J. Dykes and her husband, Willie; two brothers, Luther West, and Bobby West all of Altus, OK. Jessie is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sister-in-laws, Geneva West, Opal Edward of Altus, and Mary West of Oklahoma City, OK.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home.
John Davis Williams Jr.
John Davis Williams Jr. age 54, died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 2:00 PM at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Robert Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams was born December 18, 1950 in Clinton, Oklahoma, to John D. Williams Sr. and Johnnie Mae (Allen) Williams. He attended Altus Schools and played basketball for Southeast High School. He served in the U. S. Army from 1970 to 1974 and was the Manager of an Altus, Oklahoma restaurant/pub, Lou's Place from 1975 until 2005. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed music, football, and basketball.
He was preceded in death by his father John D. Williams Sr. in 1984 and by his mother, Johnnie Mae Williams in 1996. He is survived by one son, Tyrone McGregor of Quanah, Texas; two daughters, Carla of Nevada, Terri of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four brothers, Charles Williams and sister-in-law Exlonia, Willie Williams, Robert Williams, and Kenneth Williams, all of Altus, Oklahoma; two sisters, Caroline Lenard and brother-in-law Ben of Lawton, Oklahoma, Maria Whitney and brother-in-law Robert of Columbia, South Carolina; cousins Mike Salone of Miami, Florida, Gwenette of Oklahoma City, Miriam Salone of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other cousins, and many, many friends.
Leon Williams
Leon A. Williams, 80, Eldorado, died Thursday, November 1, 2007 in Quanah, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore and Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Leon Williams was born September 14, 1927 to Joseph and Gertie (Wright) Williams in Eldorado, Oklahoma. He attended and graduated from Lincoln High School west of Eldorado in Jackson County. He served in the U. S. Army’s Japan occupation and was a veteran of the Korean War. He enlisted in September of 1946 and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in April of 1952. He worked in California, Arizona and Oklahoma as a custom hay baler and a carpenter. He married Eula Braker March 22, 1969 in Eldorado, OK. He enjoyed hunting with his grandchildren and friends, raising and training birddogs. He especially loved the German Shorthair Pointers. He was an avid reader, a faithful fan of all sports, especially those involving his grandchildren. One of the highlights of his latter years in life was spending time with two of his great-grandchildren, Kinsley and Calton Moore.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Carl Williams; one sister Jo Ellen Welpton; and Eula’s Son Melvyn Tinsley. Leon is survived by his wife Eula of the home, two daughters; Linda Salmon and husband Mike of Altus, Lisa Tinsley of Quanah, Texas; Eula’s two daughters Shirley Huckabay and husband Gary of Lawton, OK, Patricia Konkler and husband, H. T. of Tulsa, OK; Eula’s son Jimmy Tinsley of Eldorado; one daughter-in-law Patty Tinsley Martinez, Lake, AZ; one sister Helen Hale of Amarillo, TX; one brother Carrol Williams and wife Millie of Glendale, AZ; twelve grandchildren Michael Salmon, Jr. of Stillwater, OK, Melissa Salmon, Matthew Salmon both of Altus, Amber Moore and husband Rusty of Granite, OK, Brettany Tinsley of Oklahoma City, OK, Joshua Tinsley and wife Shelly of Hollis, OK, Melvin Tinsley, Jr. and wife Mary of Almont, Michigan; Karla Isbell of Yuma, AZ, Tara Brittain and husband Travis of Lawton, OK, Paul Huckabay of San Antonio, TX, Kris Konkler of Tulsa, OK, Heath Konkler and wife Amber of Bella Vista, AR; eight great-grandchildren; and a special cousin Eddie Moore of Elk City, Oklahoma and his beloved German Shorthair dogs Pepper and Smoky.
There will be a visitation for family and friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home.
Robert B. Williams
Robert B. Williams, 65, also known as “Sonny,” of Vernon, TX died Monday evening, May 21, 2007 at the Wilbarger General Hospital in Vernon, TX. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Pastor Jay Hanley will be officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home of Altus.
Robert Bennit Williams was born December 12, 1941 in Jackson County, Oklahoma to Johnny Williams and Corine (Clayton) Williams. He grew up in the Altus area and attended Altus schools. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959 and was a member of the Lincoln Alumni Association. After high school he pursued his love of cars, collecting and restoring many types of classic model cars. He owned and operated a limo service, serving the Dallas area for over 20 years. Robert was an entrepreneur. Upon moving to Vernon, TX he became a member of the Wilbarger Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and one granddaughter, Phillipia Chanel Sanders. Robert is survived by former spouses Shirley Williams, Diane Brown, Cassandra Williams, and Gwendolyn Johnson; one sister, Bobbie Morgan of Altus; nine daughters; Barbara Lofton and husband Ronnie, of Augusta, GA, Robin Williams of Dallas, TX. Phyllis Griffin and husband Marvin, of Warner Robbins, GA, Sonya West and husband Marcus of Altus, Jackie Lee of Columbia, SC, Tracy Henderson and husband Roscoe of Edmond, OK. Treneisha, Tramya, and Benetta Corine Williams, all of Dallas, TX, four stepchildren; Marcus Watkins, Adrian Watkins, Moneik Watkins, and Anthony Brown, Ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
The Williams family will greet friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, May 25, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home.
T.E. "Buck" Williams
T. E. “Buck” Williams, 65, Altus, OK died Sunday, October 23, 2005 at the English Village Manor Nursing Home in Altus. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the Victory Cemetery with Tom Bailey officiating. Services are under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Thomas E. “Buck” Williams was born November 27, 1939 on his granddad’s farm west of Altus to G.W. and Tommie Ruth (Willis) Williams. He graduated with a Doctorate of Veterinarian Medicine at the University of California at Davis. He worked both in Veterinary Medicine and in oilfield work.
He was preceded in death his parents; one sister, Judy Bennight. He is survived by his sons, Angus Black of West Hollywood, CA and Robert Williams and wife Andrea of Elk City, OK; five grandchildren, Ellory, Emory, Julia, Afton and Tillman; three sisters, Marietta Montgomery and Jane Breeding, both of Altus, OK and Sue Marsh of McLean, TX.
Frank Samuel Wilson
Frank Samuel Wilson, 47, of Altus, died Thursday, February 15, 2007 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Frank Wilson was born January 10, 1960 in San Francisco, CA to Frank and Sarah Louise (Elliott) Wilson, Jr. He attended Altus Public Schools. He was a member and played a saxophone in “THAT ALTUS BAND” and graduated in 1978 from Altus High School. He also attained a business degree from WOSC in 1980. He was Manager of TG&Y in Anadarko, OK in the early 1980’s. He became a Chef and Chef Supervisor at Altus Air Force Base and served there for over 20 years. He was married to Mae Jean Weaver in Vernon, Texas.
He enjoyed playing computer games, and was an avid fan of all types of music, but he truly loved to play Bingo and spend time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, and his wife.
He is survived by his mother, Sarah, and three brothers, Harold Demetric Wilson, Bruce Jerel Wilson, and William Paul Brown all of Altus, OK.
Jimmy Lee Wilson
Jimmy Lee Wilson, 62, Altus, died Thursday, November 25, 2004 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Rev. George Lupton officiating. Military honors will precede the burial at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born on April 10, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa to Forrest F. and Vivian D. (Dimmit) Wilson. He graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa. He entered the United States Air Force in July of 1960 and was honorably discharged in July of 1964 with the rank of Airman 2nd Class. He married Darlene Benight on June 14, 1963 in Altus while stationed at Altus Air Force Base. Two children were born of this union. Jimmy was an agent for Banker's Life and Casualty Insurance in Altus until 1966; worked at Republic Gypsum in Duke until 1969; was assistant manager of the Altus Sirloin Stockade until 1971 when he moved to Davenport, Iowa to manage another Sirloin Stockade until his retirement in 1973 due to health considerations. He and fellow veteran Ernest Hopkins were instrumental in organizing the original Altus D.A.V. charter in 1977. He was also active in the Odd Fellows organization. He was of the Methodist Faith, collected clocks, enjoyed golf, poker, fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Forrest Floyd. He is survived by his mother, Vivian D. Wilson, Des Moines; wife Darlene Wilson of the home in Altus; one daughter and son-in-law, Darla and Frank Antonsen, Warner Robins, Georgia; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Sandra Wilson, Altus; one sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Gary Lewallen, Des Moines; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Patricia.
Marvin L. Wilson
Marvin L. Wilson, 70, Altus, died Friday, October 20, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, October 23, 2006 at the First Christian Church with Ron Wilson, Jim Brown, and Mark Morey officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery -Veteran Drive under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Marvin was born July 31, 1936 in Washington County, Indiana to John and Catherine (Meaders) Wilson. He attended Pekin High School in Pekin, Indiana. He was baptized at Bunker Hill Christian Church in Indiana as a young man. He joined the United States Air Force in l954. He served his country in Korea, Vietnam and many bases stateside before retiring from the military in l975. He married Rose Kasel December 22, l965 in Nampa, Idaho. He worked at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for 14 years as a deputy and jailer. He also had a trucking company with his son, John, for 5years and spent many years farming and custom hay hauling for area farmers. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Altus, where he was a deacon. His interest and hobbies were his family first, farming, and raising cattle. He loved working with his hands, but most of all he loved his God.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Virginia Leonard and Elsie Wilson; two brothers, Ray Wilson and Bob Wilson; and one son, Randy Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Rose, of the home; two daughters, Ann Marie and husband Mike Curry of New Washington, Indiana, Bobbie Sue and husband Mike Boyes of Puyallup, Washington; two sons, John Wilson and wife Jennifer of Blair, OK, Danny Wilson and wife Kassie of Boise, Idaho; four sisters Mary Lee of Salem, Indiana, Iverna and husband Leon Lewellen of Pekin, Indiana, Betty and husband Gerald Parriott of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Karen and husband Wayne Payzant of San Marcus, CA; two brothers Glen Wilson and wife Shirley of Seymour, Indiana, Ron Wilson and wife Evelyn of Elkhart, Kansas; two sisters-in-law, Sherry Wilson of Liberal , Kansas and Ruth Wilson of Seymour, Indiana; twelve grandchildren, Jacy Wilson, Kade Wilson, Michael Curry, Jacob Curry, Blake Wilson, Kylie Wilson, Tabatha Boyes, Gabrielle Boyes, Kirstina Boyes, Tyler Boyes, Spencer Boyes, and Brennan Boyes; four great-grandchildren; lots of special friends at the courthouse and Brad Leverett, Judge Mollison, Judge Darby, and Ken Darby
The Wilson Family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes bay be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com
Dorothy Margaret Bush Winstead
Dorothy Margaret Bush Winstead, 77, San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Jackson County, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Odyssey House Hospice in San Antonio. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at First Assembly of God Church in Altus, OK with Bro. Lloyd Lopez officiating. Burial will follow at Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born August 11, 1930 to Gus A. and Pearl (Truitt) Bush at the home place in the Salt Fork-Red River west of Altus. She attended Victory School until her junior year then graduated from Altus High School in 1948. She worked on the farm while at home, was a homemaker, owned Little Brother Drive-In on East Broadway in Altus in the 50’s, and cooked at St. James Catholic School in San Antonio, TX in the 60’s and 70’s. In 1948, she married her first husband, Jack A. Drury in Tipton, OK. She later married Robert A. Winstead in 1957 in San Antonio, TX. She loved cooking, animals and doing yard work.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother Dwayne Bush.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Robert, one daughter, Lonna G. Doughten of Olustee; one son, D. Ray Winstead of Wichita Falls, TX; two brothers, Dale Bush and wife Dorris of Georgia, Donald Bush and wife Lena Mae of Texas, four grandchildren, Wendy Doughten of Wichita Falls, TX, Misty Reuter and husband Mike of Altus, OK, Ryan Winstead , Erin Winstead both of Florida; three great grandchildren, Mikail, Mikayla, and Mikendell Reuter all of Altus, OK.
The family will host a visitation for family and friends on Monday, March 31, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made to www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Bobbie Banks Woodard
Bobbie Banks Woodard was born in Hess, Oklahoma on July 26, 1920. She passed away in Bakersfield, California on September 12, 2006. She was born into the pioneer family of Clarence and Ollie Banks. Her grandfather, Sam Banks, was the Jackson County Sheriff. She attended school in Mangum and Altus and graduated from Altus High School and Altus Junior College.
Her father Clarence was in both the petroleum business and a commercial grocer. He owned the Deep Rock distributorship and several grocery stores. Bobbie used to work in Altus’ first self-service grocery store on East Cypress Street. As a child she used to visit her grandfather, the sheriff, at his home located on top of the Jackson County Jail. Bobbie was present during an attempted jailbreak but was uninjured. As was the custom of those times the sheriff’s wife and children were not to be injured during any such attempt. Sheriff Banks and his deputies foiled the attempted breakout. During World War II, Bobbie worked for McDonald Douglas as a “Rosie the Riveter” where she built C-47 and B-25 bombers. She later worked for Jim Click Chevrolet and Ralph McPherson Ford as their bookkeeper.
Bobbie was also a member of the Aldonian club for 53 years in addition to working in the hospital auxiliary for many years. A life-long member of the Church of Christ, and a member of the Thomas Street Church of Christ in Altus. Bobbie married Royden Woodard in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1978. She had three children, Jayne of Bakersfield, California, Julie of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Dean of Washington D.C. She has ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home.
