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Ruth Maxine Ray
Ruth Maxine Ray, 99, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 22, 1913, in Fairfield, IL, to Minnie M. Harry Murphy and James P. Murphy. Ruth grew up in Sulphur, Oklahoma where she graduated from High School. In 1928, she married Glen Mulford Ray. Shortly thereafter, she became the wife of the mayor of Sulphur when Glen was elected the youngest mayor in the state of Oklahoma. Together they had three children, Tommy Pat, Betty Lou and Billy Glen.
The family relocated to Tulsa in the 1940's. Ruth worked for Sears and Roebuck Co. and retired in 1981 after 30 years of employment. She was active in the Sears retiree group for many years. One of the things Ruth was most known for, were her Sunday night dinners. Dinners she prepared with love every week for her family, and friends were always welcome. If lucky, her "famous" green grape pie was offered for dessert. Ruth was a talented seamstress, loved to create ceramic pieces and tend to her beautiful flowers. Ruth's pets were particularly dear to her; among them were pigs, rabbits, Hobo the talking Parrot, Myrtle the Turtle, and her beloved dogs who she even trained to eat at a small table! She loved to travel (particularly to Disney World and cruises) and continued to do so up until five years ago. Ruth attended Christ United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Esther Circle.
Her family was truly her life!
Ruth is survived by her loving daughter, Betty Lou Ray Oswald; grandchildren: Brenda Johnson (Ron), Barbara Ellard, Kimberly Hall (Bruce) and Christopher Ray; great grandchildren: Jillian Ellard (fiance Patrick Danner), Jordan Ellard, Lauren Ray, Tommy Dallenbach and Timothy Hall; great niece: Karen Young and great nephews: Larry Finley, Alan Finley, Todd Murphy and Steve Murphy; and several great-great nieces and nephews.
Proceeded in death by her husband Glen Ray; her devoted son Tommy Pat; her infant son Billy Glen; her son-in-law Bob Oswald and her five siblings.
Art Justis
Art Justis, a five-term Tulsa city councilor who was best known for his focus on public works and capital improvements, died Thursday of cancer. He was 72.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Moore's Southlawn Funeral Home. A service is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
A Democrat, Justis represented District 6 from 1995 to 2004.
City Council Chairman David Patrick said Justis was a mentor to him, as we11 as a beloved colleague and friend.
"Art was a phenomenal servant and always held himself to the highest echelon to serve the citizens of Tulsa, both on and off the City Council. It was truly an honor to be under (his) leadership," Patrick said.
Justis was well-known for being a fixture on the city's Public Works Committee, which was a passion of his and which he led before the advent of committee chairmanship rotation. In that post, he helped guide city capital improvements, including several third-penny sales tax and street initiatives.
Among projects he was instrumental in were the widening of 129th East Avenue to five lanes and the completion of major stormwater management upgrades.
Current District 6 Councilor Skip Steele said Justis "will be truly missed, but his lively spirit will always live on. Art was a diligent leader who worked methodically to make Tulsa a better place for all."
A longtime east Tulsa resident, Justis was the owner of Metro Data Processing Inc. Before he was elected to the council, he served for three years on the city's Sales Tax Overview Committee. Justis' survivors include his wife, Sandra Justis; a daughter, Janelle Potter; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Marquita Lynn Knecht
Marquita Lynn Knecht, 57, of Tulsa, OK, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 7, 2013.
The rosary service and viewing will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 6:00 pm at St. Pius X. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Pius X. Father Kastl will be officiating and arrangements are being handled by Moore’s Eastlawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow the services at Calvary Cemetery.
Marquita Lynn Layton was born in Pryor, OK, on December 15, 1955, the only daughter of Betty Layton and Jacob “Jay” Layton.
She graduated from Pryor High School and continued her education to receive a Bachelor’s of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with a minor In Nutrition from Northeastern State University.
Marquita was married to John William Knecht on March 13, 1982; and have been together for 31 years. The two met while working for Safeway grocery store.
She then went on to become a teacher for Union Public School District for 12 years.
Marquita received the Teacher of The Year award for the Union 8th grade center in 2008 and was able to impact many young lives.
Marquita was a wonderful women who enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, reading, attending St. Pius X and above all else, teaching and taking care of her family. She was also actively involved in FCCLA, where she was able to donate her time to her students and the community.
Marquita is survived by: husband, John W. Knecht of Tulsa, OK; children, John Austin and wife, Katy of Bristow, OK, Jacob, Jenna and Amber of Tulsa, OK; grandchild, Asher of Tulsa, OK; mother, Betty Layton of Pryor, OK; siblings, Russell Layton of Huntington, AR, Mitchell Layton of Dallas, TX and Monty Layton of Copan, OK, and other family and friends.
Marquita was preceded in death by father, Jacob “Jay” Layton of Locust Grove, OK and brother, Mark Layton of Adair, OK.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to St. Pius X. “Blue Ribbon Facility for a Blue Ribbon School”.
Appleby, Kenneth Clay
Appleby, Kenneth Clay, 78 of Tulsa passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He was born May 7, 1935 in Tulsa to Roy and Opal Appleby. He was a retired supervisor from Hiland Dairy. He enjoyed sports his grandchildren and was a Teamsters Union member. Survived by daughter Diane Johnston, sons Tom Marshall and his wife Judy, Bill Marshall, Mark Appleby and wife Lori, all of Tulsa, 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, sisters Mary Margureite Miller and Katherine Schonholtz. Preceded in death by wife Jeri (Thelma Geraldine) Appleby, sons David and Mike Appleby, grandchild Summer Appleby and brother Earl Appleby. Memorial contributions may be made to “American Cancer Society”. Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 14, 2013, Moore’s Eastlawn Chapel, interment Rose Hill Cemetery. Under the direction of Moore’s Eastlawn Chapel 918-622-1155.
RIESINGER, Barbara Ann “Bobbie”
RIESINGER, Barbara Ann “Bobbie”, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Frank; known as “Mimi” by her seven grandchildren,
Jackie Shawnee and husband Mark, Brian Beam and wife, Kristin, Cathey Bowling and husband, Brent, Matt Beam, Emily Beam, Carolyn Riesinger, and Amelia Riesinger; two great-grandchildren, Ethan Shawnee and Braxton Beam; and as “Mom” by her son, Ron and her daughter, Ann.
Bobbie belonged to the Camp Fire Girls and Girl Scouts and later was a Girl Scout Leader. She belonged to First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow and was a loyal member of the Oasis Sunday School Class. She worked with her husband in Riesinger’s Jewelers for many years as a sales person and Gemologist; and was awarded many certificates by the Gemological Institute of American including the coveted Graduate Gemologist Certificate in 1992. She was a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.
She loved her God, she loved her family, and she loved her country.
Service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 14, 2013 at First Baptist Church-Broken Arrow. Interment
will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the First Baptist Church-Broken Arrow. Moore’s Southlawn 663-2233
Nichols
NICHOLS -- Lois Yvonne, age 86, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at her residence in Tulsa. Service will be at Bishop Chapel of Memories, 110 S. 3rd Street, McAlester, OK, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Survivors include her husband, G.H. Nichols and son, John Nichols of the home. Bishop Funeral Service, (918) 426-4244
Austin
AUSTIN -- Lloyd J., long term resident of Tulsa, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005. He was born on March 30, 1916 in Grand Rapids, MI. He graduated from Chicago Teacher's College and later taught at Purdue and Yale and was a WWII veteran. As an accomplished musician, he played in various ensembles including the Tulsa Philharmonic. During his college years, he was a popular performer with another college student, Nat (later "King") Cole. He was a retired Technical Writer who wrote instruction manuals for the nuclear and aircraft industries. He also enjoyed his 40 years as a member of the Kiwanis Club. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dane. He is survived by: a son and step-sons, John Austin, Dana, Andy, Frank and Alex Leech; daughters, Christine Cornelius and Linda Austin; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please make donations to the Tulsa Kiwanis Club. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at Ninde Garden Chapel. Service 11 a.m., Friday, April 15, 2005, at Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment to follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens. Ninde Funeral Directors, Garden Chapel, 742-5556.
Bagby
BAGBY -- Anita C., passed away on Monday, April 11, 2005. She was well loved and respected by her many friends and family for her generosity, strength, loyalty and sense of humor. She was born in Gridley, KS on October 22, 1941 to Floyd and Lydia Edwards. She obtained a Bachelor's degree in English from Emporia State University and received her Master's degree in English from University of Illinois. She then taught English at the Fredonia High School. She married Ken Bagby on August 25, 1972 and they moved to Tulsa, OK from Fredonia, KS, where Anita continued her career in education in 1973 at the Tulsa Technology Center. She served as the Administrative Assistant to Superintendents, Dr. Joe Lentley and Dr. Gene Callahan, until her retirement in March of 2002. She had a long and fulfilling career of professional accomplishments which included membership in Executive Women International and working with the Federal Relations Network in Washington, D.C. She was a member of the Oklahoma Vocational Association and the American Vocational Association as well as acting Advisor to the Tulsa Technology Education Foundation. Anita served on the Tulsa Technology Center Board of Education as Deputy Clerk and was also active in the Oklahoma State
School Board Association and the National School Board Association. Highly admired and respected by her colleagues and every member of the Board of Education, she made it a point to do the little things that would make a difference for everyone she knew. She was the person who made the Office of the Superintendent run smoothly. She never missed a deadline and always completed every project with a level of professionalism that few people could match. Anita was well known and respected in the educational community for the innumerable contributions she made professionally as well as personally. Her sister, Mathilda Edwards, her parents, Floyd and Lydia Edwards and her mother-in-law, Esther Bagby, her brother-in-law, Gene Hammon, preceded Anita in death. She is survived by: her husband, Kenneth Bagby; her sisters, Dixie Hammon of Yates Center, KS, Melba Tindle and Joe of Longton, KS, Margaret Lance and Lyle of Sedgwick, KS; her daughter, Kris ten Edmonston and Jim of Topeka, KS; her sons, Kevin Proctor and Jody of Inola, OK, Randy Bagby of Fredonia and Kevin Bagby of Tulsa; granddaughter, Montana Proctor; and many nieces and nephews. Anita will be greatly missed by all. Graveside service will be Thursday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at Fredonia City Cemetery, Fredonia, KS. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wilson County Historical Society in Fredonia, KS. Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 663-2233.
Cook
COOK -- Doris Jeane, was born Doris Jeane Mason on March 20, 1929 in Tulsa, OK. She died peacefully on April 9, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Raymond Lee Cook. She is survived by: 2 daughters, Helen Miller (Joe), Sandra LeBlanc (Tom); 1 son, Raymond L. Cook, Jr.; 9 grandchildren, Kayleen, Randy, Scott, Tim, Tommy, Walter, Lauren, Hailey and Mikaela; along with 7 great- grandchildren, Kaitlin, Lindsie, Zackery, Jacob, Kelsie, T.J. and Raegan. She was a devoted Christian, a loving Mother and Mamma and a loyal friend. Her family was very important to her and she always enjoyed sharing life's stories with her sisters and brother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A graveside service will be held 12:30 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2005 at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, 6500 S. 129th E. Avenue, Broken Arrow, OK, 252-2518.
Kibbe
KIBBE -- Lewis Millard, 97, formerly of Sand Springs, OK, died at his daughter's home in Wellsville, KS, April 11, 2005. Service will be held 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2005 at the First Presbyterian Church of Sand Springs with interment at Terlton Cemetery under the direction of Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service. Mr. Kibbe was born in Terlton, OK, on January 29, 1908. His parents settled in Oklahoma Territory before statehood, so in his later years he was an avid student of Oklahoma's history. He married Alma Ethel Moore in 1932. They were married for over 50 years before her death in 1993. He was a graduate of Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma State University and spent his professional years in Oklahoma's developing educational system. He was Superintendent of the Sperry School System for 5 years before joining Sand Springs' School Administration from 1946 to 1974. During that time he taught the part-time continuing education classes for returning W.W.II Veterans, and served as the Junior High School Principal. He received an Oklahoma Teacher of the Year award in 2000. Lewis loved to hunt and fish, and took time to share his love of the outdoors with his grandchildren. He is survived by: 2 daughters, Mrs. Ruth Fleming
of Wellsville, KS, and Mrs. Laura Mattocks of Warrenton, MO; a niece, Mrs. Glenna Cotner of Oklahoma City; 8 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service, (918) 245-6644.
Mantovani
MANTOVANI -- Adolph Joseph (Pops), 79, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005. In loving memory. A loving and giving man, who was a New York Teamster Member, worked and retired from St. Pius X Church. Loved and survived by: John, Wayne, Edwin, Tracy, Paula; and 6 grandchildren, Samantha, Jordan, Kyle, Miranda, Brittany and Tristan. Visitation Thursday at Stanleys, Mass 10 a.m., Friday at St. Pius X Church. Stanleys, 743-6271.
Noblin
NOBLIN -- Brent Ray, was born January 31, 1973 and died Saturday, April 9, 2005. Brent was born and raised in Muskogee, OK. He attended Harris Jobe, West Junior High School, Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, MO and graduated from Muskogee High School in 1991, where he was Editor of the school newspaper. He was installed twice as Master Councilor of the Muskogee Chapter of DeMolays. He went to Westminster College in Fulton, MO majoring in Political Science. While at Westminster he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, serving as President of his chapter. He was always proud of the fact that his school was the site of Winston Churchill's famous Iron Curtain speech. He was also accepted into and attended 1 year of medical school at OTVOS LORANTZ University in Szeged, Hungary. He loved Europe and traveled there extensively. Brent moved back to Muskogee in 2002. He was preceded in death by: his grandfather, Bill R. Noblin; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Watts of Hartshorne and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Noblin of McAlester; and his father, Zoltan Zollie Varga. He is survived by: his loving mother, Sherry Noblin Varga; his Nanny and Pappy, Mildred and Chub Henderson; aunt and uncle, Billie and Roy Flinn; aunt, Maria Varga,
all of Muskogee; cousins, Erin, Alexis, Madison, and Ella Cook of Ft. Gibson and Szabi, Daniel and Erika Szabo of Muskogee. Brent died peacefully in his sleep while visiting Shreveport, LA with his mother and grandparents. Funeral service will be 4 p.m., Friday at Greenhill Cemetery on North York Street, Muskogee, with Rev. Kevin Tully officiating. Friends may wish to remember Brent by making memorials to PAWS, P.O. Box 1525, Muskogee, OK 74402. Funeral service arrangements are under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home, (918) 682-3436.
Stokes
STOKES -- Bennie Marie, 94, passed away Saturday morning, April 2, 2005 at Saint Simeon's Episcopal Home in Tulsa where she had resided for the past 9 years. Bennie was born June 30, 1910 in Claremore, OK to Hettie Arwood Hester and Benjamin Hester and was the youngest of their 3 children. Her parents and 2 brothers, Russell and Albert Hester, all predeceased her. Shortly after her birth, Bennie's family moved to Chelsea, OK, where she lived until her graduation from high school. Her father was the county school Superintendent and owned the only hotel in Chelsea. She attended Oklahoma A & M University (now Oklahoma State) in Stillwater and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. More importantly, she met Lowell Stokes who became her very beloved husband in 1929. They lived in Oklahoma City while Lowell attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma and moved to Tulsa with their young family after his service in the Second World War. Bennie worked with her husband to establish his medical practice and was involved in many community activities. She considered the Children's Day Nursery and Babies Milk Fund among her favorite organizations. She was a devoted wife and mother throughout her life and was dedicated to the welfare
and happiness of her family. Her husband of 73 years died in November 2002 and both of her sons, Robert Hartwell Stokes and Lowell Lee Stokes, Jr., predeceased her. Her loving survivors include her daughter, Farryl J. Stokes and grandson, Martin Scott Parker, Jr., both Tulsa residents; her daughter-in-law, Susan Bush Stokes and granddaughter, Stacey Stokes Roussell of Louisville, KY; her 2 grandsons, Lowell Lee Stokes, III and Andrew Kelley Stokes, both of Nashville, TN; 3 great-grandchildren, Scott Christopher Roussell, Benjamin Stokes Roussell and Beatrice Amelia Roussell, all of Louisville, KY. Burial will be in Chelsea and a memorial service in her honor and memory will be held at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at 2 p.m. In celebration of her life, the family requests that remembrances be made to the St. Simeon's Episcopal Home Building Fund. The family would like to express their appreciation to St. Simeon's for the care provided to both Bennie and Lowell Stokes. Freeman Harris Funeral Home, 749-3333.
Saye
SAYE -- Hope Pride, 88, of Collinsville, VA, died on Sunday, April 3, 2005. Mrs. Saye was born on March 12, 1917 in Hartshorne, OK. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomsa Dwight Saye. She retired with 35 years service as owner/operator of Saye Service Station at the corner of Admiral and Garnett Road in Tulsa, OK. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA. Norris Funeral Services, (276) 638-2778.
