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John A. Medlin
SMSgt. (retired USAF) John A. Medlin, 64, passed away at Jackson County Memorial Hospital, Friday, May 9,
2008.
John was born February 27,1944 in Wilson, North Carolina to John A. Sr. and Alma Ruth Medlin. On May
17,1978, he married Suzanne Smith and together they raised four beautiful children.
He served in the United States Air Force for 26 years 1 month and 1 day. His duties included; flight engineer on
the C-141, instructor for flight engineers on C-141 as well as a flight line Superintendent and mechanic. He retired in
1988. He was an avid member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness.
He was a loving husband and a wonderful father. His favorite pasttime was reading and telling many stories of his
childhood.
He is survived by his loving wife Suzanne, of the home in Altus; three sons, Glenn Leasure of Charleston, South
Carolina, Don Leasure and his wife Jenny of Wichita, Kansas, Andy Medlin and his wife Trisha of Ft. Stewart,
Georgia; one daughter Lanee Schindler and husband Scott of Wichita, Kansas; five grandchildren, Tailor Medlin, Evan
Medlin, Bethanie Medlin, Tyler Schindler, Cameron Schindler; one brother Greg Medlin and wife Lynne of Wilson,
North Carolina; numerous relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one granddaughter Savannah Schindler.
Funeral Services for John Medlin will be held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home Chapel with Ray Jolin officiating. Interment
will follow in the Veterans Section at the Altus City Cemetery will
full military honors.
The family of John Medlin will greet friends Sunday evening May 11, 2008, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home.
Melton
Marie Melton, age 89, of Altus, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007, at English Village Manor in Altus. Marie was
born on June 16, 1915, to Gordon and Minnie (Honea) Berry in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
Clyde and Marie Melton resided at Lake Humphrey’s near Duncan, Oklahoma before moving to Altus. They were
instrumental in establishing the Lakeside Baptist Church and opened their home to the first church services. They also
contributed much of their time and efforts to help build the church when they weren’t fishing. When they moved to
Altus they seved at the First Baptist Church and were active in the Keenagers, Sunday School and the Altus Senior
Citizens. Special thanks to the staff at Tamarack Retirement Center and the English Village Nursing Home.
Marie is survived by Jim and Judy Watkins of Austin, Texas; Jim and Mary Laird of Azle, Texas; Jack and Janet Diltz
of Altus, Oklahoma; Van Melton of Altus, Oklahoma; and Bruce and Nelda Melton of Enid, Oklahoma;
grandchildren; Jay and Jennifer Benway of Altus, Oklahoma; Jeff Diltz of Nashville,Tennessee; Pete and Amanda
Watkins of Plano, Texas; Donna Goodin of Raleigh, North Carolina; Carie and Geoff Wood, of Azle,Texas; Jayme
Laird of Ft. Worth, Texas; Bill and Michele Lang of Lubbock, Texas; Julie Melton of Long Beach, California; Darrell
and Joy Venham of Laguna, California; Kevin and Jennifer Strop of Enid Oklahoma; Craig and Mandy Bruyn of Enid,
Oklahoma; Raffi and Judy Grace Manissian of Plano, Texas; and Monica Melton of Plano, Texas; great-grandchildren
Devin Watkins of Raleigh, North Carolina; Jayden and Jordan Benway of Altus, Oklahoma; Liam Watkins of Plano,
Texas; and Pake and Lindy Lang of Lubbock, Texas.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Melton, step-son Monte Melton and grandson Mic Watkins.
Graveside services for Marie Melton will be 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Restlawn Cemetery with Dr. Jeff
Moore officiating in Altus under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
Joy Menges
Joy Menges, age 72, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004 at English Village Manor, she was born March 21, 1931
to the late Harry and Edith (Howerton) Sorensen. Joy lived in Altus since 1969, moved from Eielson AFB, Alaska. In
1966 in Pismo Beach, CA. Joy married F.E Menges he preceded her in death May of 1972.
Joy worked in Civil Service as a Production Analyst until her retirement in 1991.
She is survived by 1 son Dana Madson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2 Daughters Carolyn Quayle and Husband Allan
of Altus, Oklahoma and Barbara Moyer and Husband Pat of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 2 Grandchildren Richard
and Phillip Moyer of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband F.E. Menges, 1 brother Allan Sorensen.
Memorial Services for Joy Menges will be held at a later date. Local arrangements are under the direction of
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Metcalf
Lorene Metcalf, 93, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Hollis, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City,
Saturday, July 28, 2007.
Lorene Ward was born April 27, 1914, to the union of Fay Dunlap and Carl Ward of Wellington, Texas. She had
two brothers, James Neal and Carl Ed Ward and one sister, Leslie Velma. She accepted Christ as her personal
savior at an early age. “Rene”, as she was called by friends, served her church faithfully through the prayer ministry
of the Women’s Missionary Union, through singing in the church choir, and through teaching in Sunday School.
On October 1, 1933, she was united in marriage to the late Paul Edward Metcalf and made a home in Hollis,
Oklahoma, where they graduated from Hollis High School in 1933. Early in the marriage Lorene did the
bookkeeping for Paul’s grocery stores, her family’s bakery, and sewed for the public and her family. To this union
were born two sons, Robert Paul Metcalf and Jack Edd Metcalf, whom she leaves to cherish her memory as well as
6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Her brother, James Neal Ward survives her and lives in Kemp, Texas.
Lorene Metcalf was a God fearing woman, a praying mother, and a Christian lady of strong faith upon whom her
family could call in times of crisis and great need. She prayed incessantly for her family, her pastor, her church, and
for missionaries around the world. She was a woman of strong character, great compassion, and keen wisdom. Her
achievements are a result of her reverence for God and her undying love for her Lord.
In Lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Hollis in memory of
Lorene Metcalf.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LORENE METCALF WILL BE HELD 11:00 AM, FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2007,
AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN HOLLIS WITH DR. REX HORNE OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL
FOLLOW AT FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY IN HOLLIS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF OUR FUNERAL
HOME IN HOLLIS, PATTERSON GREER FUNERAL HOME.
Nova Maudie Milburn
Nova Maudie Milburn, 88, of Altus, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the Meadow Lake Estates in
Oklahoma City.
Nova was born October 31, 1919, in Altus and the family moved to the Elk City area about 1922 where she
lived until 1949, after which the family moved back to Altus. She lived there until October 2007 when she moved to
Meadow Lake Estates Nursing Home in Oklahoma City.
Nova was one of seven children born to Wesley and Maudie (Dodson) Milburn. She became a Christian at an
early age and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Altus for many years.
Preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and one sister, Nova is survived by one sister, Lula Mae Friesen
of the same nursing home in Oklahoma City; one sister-in-law, Caroline Milburn, and several nieces and nephews.
Miller
Jerry Dale Miller, 73, of Altus, peacefully went into the lord’s hands at his home Saturday,
July 18, 2009, after a long illness. Jerry was born January 18, 1936, in Altus, Oklahoma, to
Aubra Clifton and Ruth (Creed) Miller. He married Shirley Bonds May 19, 1956, in Vernon,
Texas. Jerry began his employment with AAFES one month after he graduated from high
school. He started his career as a receiving clerk at Altus Air Force Base in the main
exchange, which at the time was a small tarpaper building. After a stint as a Stockroom
Manager, Jerry entered the services career field as a Service Station Manager. He was later
promoted and transferred to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, as the Services Operations Manager. During
the following years, he served in a variety of capacities within services at the Alamo Exchange
Region headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, Lackland AFB, Texas, South Texas Area,
AAFES-Europe in Munich Germany, and Central California Area at former Fort Ord. In
1984, he was transferred to his final assignment as the Area Services Manager at Red River
Area Exchange in Bosier City, LA. He retired after 38 years of dedicated service. After his
retirement, he and his wife Shirley enjoyed a lovely retirement home in Lake Kiowa, TX. In
2000 due to health reasons they left Texas and moved back to Altus, OK. Jerry liked many
things but in particular he loved playing golf, fishing, solving crossword puzzles, especially
Sudoku, horseracing, and visiting casinos. He was an avid OU fan and loved spending time
with his family. Jerry is survived by his wife, Shirley Miller of the home in Altus; one son,
Clifton Eugene Miller and wife Teresa; one daughter Dawn Rinehart and husband Jim; one
sister, Patsy Eileen Norris and husband Joe; two grandchildren, Natalie Dabelstein and Kurt
Elwood Rinehart; one great-grandchild, Noah Camp; numerous nieces, nephews, and many
dear friends. His parents, Aubra Clifton Miller and Virginia Ruth Miller, preceded him in
death. Memorial donations may be made in Jerry Miller’s memory to any Hospice, the
American Cancer Society, or to a charity of one’s choice. Memorial Services for Jerry Miller
will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Reverend Ken
Lyles officiating.
Gladys May Mills
Gladys May Mills 89, of Altus, passed away Monday, December 15, 2003, at the English Village Manor.
Gladys was born December 28, 1913, in Alice, Texas, to Jesse D. and Eller (Langston) Davis. She married Rhuel Pink
Mills January 16, 1930, in Frederick, Oklahoma. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.
She is survived by two children, James Mills and Ruby Pearl Chaffin, both of Altus; eight grandchildren, Jim Lovett and
T.J. Luton, both of Seligman, Missouri, Betty Harter of Bridgewater, New York, Bobby Kazzar of Germany, Charles
Beavers of Oklahoma, and Jamie Mills of Taft, Oklahoma. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rhuel Mills, one brother, two sisters, and a grandson, Jerry
McDowell.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, December 18, 2003 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Chapel. Interment will
follow at Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Ruby Odessa Mills
Ruby Odessa Mills, age 76, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005 at the Plantation Village Care Center in Altus,
Oklahoma.
She was born to Joseph and Ida Mae (Ward) Beachamp, on June 19, 1927 in Clarksville, Texas.
Ruby is survived by her two sisters, Zona S. Farmer, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ruby Medley of Ozark,
Alabama and one nephew, Terry Farmer, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant Daughter, three brothers, Tom Beachamp, James Beachamp
and Carlton Beachamp and one sister, Mable Ruttledge.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 1:00pm at the Altus City Cemetery with Dr. Jeff Moore
officiating, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Harold Edward Milner
While surrounded by his family, Harold Edward Milner went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 26,
2005. Harold was born February 4, 1915, to Ernest Edward and Leannie V. Milner. They also had one daughter,
Leola Milner Glenn.
At an early age, Harold’s appendix ruptured and the doctor said he wouldn’t survive. But God had plans for him
and Harold went on to live a productive life of over 90 years. He graduated from Prairie Hill High School and Altus
Junior College, now known as Western Oklahoma State College. It was there that Harold met the love of his life, H.
Imogene Saunders of Martha. They were united in marriage March 25, 1937. They established their long life together
on the Milner farm south of Duke in the Prairie Hill community. Harold and Imogene were blessed with four children.
He was a lifelong member of the Prairie Hill Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School, led singing, and served as
a Deacon for many years.
Harold was a very productive person all his life. He was a life long farmer/rancher but also did many other jobs
through the years to provide for his family. In the early years of their marriage, Harold bought pigs and would butcher
and sell sausage to area markets and restaurants. He worked for a short time in a factory in Brownwood, Texas. He
also worked in construction on roads. During the late 1940’s and 1950’s, they did custom wheat harvesting. Harold
also worked for Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society for almost 30 years as a field representative and
district manager. Harold and Imogene were both very involved in the Gideons, where he spoke in area churches and
touched many lives by distributing Gideon Bibles in area schools and colleges. In later years, he was very instrumental
in the Gideon prison ministry, going with other Gideons to area jails to minister to inmates for the need of Christ in their
lives. He farmed until about a year ago when his health would no longer let him. Harold was honored by being
inducted into the WOSC Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Imogene, of the home; his children, Gayle and Dale Ledbetter, Jeanette and
Herbert Turner, all of Duke, Edward “Bud” and Lynda Milner of Hollis, and Harold Gene and Donita Milner of Duke.
Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Leannie Milner, and his sister, Leola Glenn.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Gideons International or the Milner Scholarship
fund at Western Oklahoma State College.
The family will be receiving guests at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Thursday, September 29, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Funeral services will be held 4:00 pm Friday, September 30, at Lowell Tims Chapel with Reverend Ronnie Chadwick
officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie Hill Cemetery under the direction of Lowell Tims Funeral Home.
MILNER
With her family at her side, Imogene Milner, age 89 of Duke, passed away late Saturday evening at Hollis.
Born March 29, 1917, in Olustee, Imogene was the daughter of the late William Allison and Lillis Gay (Rorex)
Saunders of Martha. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold Milner of Duke and three
brothers, Gordon, Wayne, Ray, two infant sisters and one infant brother. She is survived by a brother, John
Saunders and his wife Florence of Littleton, Colorado, one brother-in-law, Elvin Glenn of Kress, Texas; her children,
Gayle and Dale Ledbetter, Jeanette and Herbert Turner, Harold Gene and Donita Milner all of Duke and Edward
(Bud) and Lynda Milner of Hollis; twelve grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild,
many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Imogene graduated from Martha High School and attended Altus Junior College, now known as Western Oklahoma
State College. It was there she met the love of her life, Harold. They were united in marriage on February 25,
1937. They established their long life together on the Milner farm south of Duke, in the Prairie Hill area. Imogene
was a lifelong member of the Prairie Hill Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher, secretary,
treasurer and organist.
As a girl, Imogene worked in the cotton field beside her brothers and father. At the age of eleven, her mother was
stricken by crippling arthritis. Imogene was thrust into the job of working, cleaning, and caretaking of her family
without hesitation. She was a tremendous cook as many can attest. She won ribbons at the fairs with her cooking.
When her daughter, Jeanette, asked a few years ago for her recipe book to make copies, Imogene said there wasn’t
one. They were all stored in her mind. They sat down and Jeanette transcribed numerous recipes to paper as
Imogene spoke from memory.
The Milner home was always open to friends and relatives to stay. Visiting evangelists always stayed in their home
and were always welcomed back anytime they were in the area. The Milner Home was always the Howard Johnson
Inn for family reunions and nobody ever left hungry.
Harold and Imogene were both very active with the Gideon and Ladies Auxiliary, distributing Gideon Bibles and
visitations. Imogene enjoyed reading, singing and painting. She loved to be involved in any endeavors her children
and grandchildren were involved in, whether it was church school, sports or livestock shows. Her love, patience,
devotion, faith and friendship have been passed on to all who knew and loved her. Imogene truly possessed all the
attributes from the book of Proverbs that describe, “A Virtuous Woman”.
Funeral services for Imogene Milner are scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 4 p.m. at Lowell-Tims
Funeral Home Chapel in Altus with Rev. Gary Paul Baird officiating. Internment will follow at the Prairie Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
The family of Imogene Milner will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Monday evening, September 4,
2006 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Milner Scholarship Fund
at Western Oklahoma State College, Jackson County Memorial Hospital Hospice or to the Gideons International.
