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Lionel Dwayne Stowers
Lionel Dwayne Stowers, age 75, a lifelong resident of Retrop, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007 in Norman.
Lionel was born on November 12, 1931 in Retrop to Wallace and Tama (Davis) Stowers. On February 25, 1953
Lionel married Phyllis Lynn Cothran in Stillwater and they were married 54 years before his death. Lionel graduated
form Oklahoma A&M University was a Farmer and Rancher in Retrop. He was a member of the United Methodist
Church of Sentinel. In his younger years he was a great handyman, he could fix the farm equipment and anything around
the house. Lionel had a great sense of humor and he really enjoyed working and taking care of his cattle. He loved his
family and looked forward to family gatherings. Lionel was a great husband, father, and friend and will be missed very
much.
Preceding Lionel in death were his parents, Wallace and Tama Stowers; one brother, Aubrey Stowers; and one sister
Oretta Kennemer.
Lionel is survived by his wife Phyllis of the home; three children, Michael Dwayne Stowers and wife Cindy of Cordell;
Jen Anne Kemp and husband Steve of McKinney, Texas; Vicki Lynn Anderson and husband Jeff of Syracuse, New
York; one brother, Lendell Stowers and wife Jean of Retrop; nine grandchildren, Matt Stowers and wife Lori, Mindy,
and Mark Stowers; Lynley, Haley, and Landry Kemp; Harrison, Austin, and Jacob Anderson; and numerous other
relatives and many friends.
Services for Lionel Dwayne Stowers will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at the United Methodist
Church of Sentinel with Reverend Norman Wasson officiating. Interment
will follow at Sentinel Cemetery in Sentinel
under the direction of our funeral home in Sentinel, McClure Funeral Home of Sentinel. Memorial donations may be
made on behalf of Lionel Stowers to the Parkinson’s Foundation of the Heartland, 1000 W. Wilshire, Ste. 364,
Oklahoma City, Ok 73116, or organization of your choice.
Ruby Zelma Smith
Ruby Zelma Smith, 79, of Altus, died Monday, March 12, 2007, at the English Village Manor in Altus.
She was born January 25, 1928, to Burns and Arlee Thompson in Roosevelt. She married Houghford (H.L.) Smith
on September 3, 1951, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She worked several years for Altus Public Schools as a cook at
Altus Junior High and Altus High School and then as a cafeteria manager at Sunset Elementary School. After retirement,
she was an Avon representative and received many service awards over the years. She was an active member of
Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 40 years serving in many different capacities, including being a Sunday school
teacher, serving on the kitchen committee, and was a member of Senior Saints.
She enjoyed attending church activities, watching Braves baseball, and visiting with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband H.L.; grandson, Aaron Michael Bush; two sisters, Bonnie
Kidd and Sue Black; and sons-in-law, Bob Reynolds and Carl Willcut.
She is survived by four children, Paula Reynolds, Joe Smith, Arleen Willcut, and Penny Bush and her husband Mike,
all of Altus; ten grandchildren, Trina Reynolds, Tracy Pearson, Stephanie Smith, Francis Hammack, Tanner Smith,
Shelby Smith, Amber Thaggard, Bernie Willcut, Garrett Bush, and Brennan Bush; ten great-grandchildren; four brothers,
Maynard Thompson of Beaumont, Texas, Donald Thompson of Hampton, Virginia, Jimmy Thompson, and Kenny
Thompson, both of Altus; one sister, Carrie Martin of Dalhart, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family
members, and friends.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 14, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Altus with Reverend
Synott Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home.
Smith
William Carl “Bill” Smith, 80, of Altus, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006, at Jackson County Memorial
Hospital in Altus.
Bill was born May 17, 1926, to Erle and Nellie Susan (Warnock) Smith in Sanford, Colorado. He came from a
third generation pioneer ranching family in Conejos County, Colorado, and Rio Ariba County, New Mexico. Bill
graduated from Sanford High School in 1944 and entered the United States Army Air Force where he served with
the 9th Airborne Division in Germany in the 1945-46 occupation. He later attended Adams State College in
Alamosa, Colorado, and BYU in Provo, Utah.
Bill married Lorraine Bagwell January 7, 1951, in Manassa, Colorado. To this union were born three daughters,
Roxanne, Teri Lynn, and Susie, and one son, Michael William, who died in infancy.
Bill began flying as a commercial pilot in Oklahoma in the late 1950’s. He lived in Gore, Oklahoma, at the time
where he met his business partner and dear friend, J.B. Sheffield. Bill moved his family to Altus, Oklahoma, in the
early 1960’s to start Sheffield-Smith Spray Company, a chemical and aerial application firm. He was also the co-
owner of Sheffield-Smith Elevator & Supply Company, which he and his partner purchased in the mid-1960’s.
Bill accumulated many thousand hours flying over fields in southwest Oklahoma and retired at the age of 70.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Michael William, one brother, Bob Smith, and one sister, Doris
Ann Smith.
Bill is survived by his wife, Lorraine Smith of the home in Altus; three daughters, Roxanne Brewer of Lawton, Teri
Lynn Smith of Dallas, Texas, and Susie Fluckiger of San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren, Jessica Brewer and
Scott Brewer, both of Lawton, and Erin Fluckiger of San Antonio, and one sister, Frankie Jean Barr of Denver,
Colorado.
There will be a family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
There are no local services scheduled, but there will be a private memorial service held in Colorado at a later date.
SNELL
Jimmy D. Snell, age 80, long-time resident, cattleman and businessman, passed away late Friday evening, September
29, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
Jimmy was born on August 20, 1926, at Cordell, Oklahoma to H.D. and Faye (Perry) Snell. He attended schools in
Vernon, Texas, New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico and graduated Altus High School class of
1943. After graduation he volunteered, with his father’s consent, for military service in the U. S. Navy. He was
stationed on Guam for eighteen months during World War II.
Upon returning home he attended and graduated Oklahoma State University with a B.A. degree. He entered
business with his father, H.D., and brother, Perry, in the United Grocery Company. Later he had the responsibility of
buying the cattle for the meat markets of United.
He married Virginia Mock on June 6, 1947 and to this union was born Linda, Mark and Betsy. Jim loved golf, his
horses, cutting events, team roping and following Oklahoma State University sports. He retired in 1973 and later
moved to his ranch bordering the Wichita Wildlife Refuge.
On December 30, 1995, he married Riva Smith and continued to be active in the ranching and cattle business.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, H.D. and Faye Snell Ridling; two brothers, Jack Snell and Perry Snell;
two sisters, Beatrice Pope and Margaret Jones.
He is survived by, his wife, Riva, of the home; three children, Linda Anthony and husband Bob of Laguna Beach,
California, Dr. Mark Snell and wife Lisa of Clinton, Missouri and Betsy Koontz and husband Dr. Doug Koontz of
Tulsa, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Jayce Treumann and husband Neil of Henderson, Nevada, Sommer Anthony of
Tucson, Arizona, Jim Anthony of Laguna Beach, California, Zachary Koontz of Stillwater and Katelyn Koontz of
Stillwater; two great grandchildren, Aubrey and Ella Treumann of Henderson, Nevada; step-daughters, Stephanie
Smith of Altus and Francis Hammack and husband Michael of Edmond, Oklahoma; four step grandchildren,
Alexandria Smith and James Smith of Altus, Oklahoma and Turner and Ty Hammack of Edmond, Oklahoma along
with many other relatives and a host of friends.
Special recognition to Charles and Wanda Barker, Robert and Alice Carter, Gwyn Barker and Carleen Jackson for
their compassionate care and friendship.
Funeral services for Jimmy Snell will be Monday, October 2, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Altus
with Dr. Jeff Moore and Rev. Nancy Adler officiating. The family will be available to greet out-of-town guests, in the
fellowship hall from 9 until 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-
Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
The family of Jimmy Snell will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 6 until 8
p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Medical Research
Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Sommers
Graveside service for Glen Ann "Nanny" Sommers, 82, Lawton, will be 11:00am
Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Altus City Cemetery with _David Steward officiating.
Glen Ann passed away, Thursday, May 26, 2011, in Lawton. She was born May
21, 1929 in Hollis, Oklahoma to Glen and Clara Sommers. Nanny spent many
years of her life caring for her nieces and nephews who were the light of her life.
In later years, she loved playing dominoes at McMahon Tomlinson Nursing Home,
doing arts and crafts, and listening to music, especially Elvis Presley. Nanny never
met a stranger and had a smile for everyone she met. She is survived by many
nieces and nephews who loved her very much. She was preceded in death by her
parents, her sister and brother in law, Colleen and Red Kirby, sister, Betty Jane
Sommers, and sister Peggy Starwalt.
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Soto
Celia “Chita” Soto, 75, of Hollis, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis.
Celia was born August 24, 1931, in Mathis, Texas, to Bartolo and Paubla (Montavo) Herrera. She started school
in Texas, and later in life, she earned her G.E.D., of which she was very proud. Celia married Bernardo “Bennie” Soto
July 23, 1949, in Tahoka, Texas, and shortly thereafter, they made their home in Hollis.
Celia worked at the Headstart program in Hollis for several years as an aid. She was very committed to the
children in Headstart and even drove the children to and from Headstart in her own station wagon. She retired in the
mid-1970’s to stay home and take care of her husband, children, and grandchildren. Celia loved traveling to different
places around the United States, including Las Vegas, Nashville, Arkansas, and Texas. She enjoyed playing Bingo
and was a very talented soloist. In her younger days, her father would take her to Dallas and the surrounding area to
sing every Friday and Saturday nights.
Celia is survived by seven children, Julia Rosales and husband Richard, and Olga Cuevas and husband Willie of
Hollis, Esmeralda Cruz and husband Joe of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Ricky Soto and wife Anna of Hollis, Patsy Jones
and husband Buddy of Russellville, Arkansas, Daniel Soto and wife Debra of Childress, Texas, and Martin Alvarado
and wife Brenda of Hollis; two sisters, Elida Miralez and Maria Anita Luna, both of Columbus, Nebraska, and two
sisters-in-law, Martha Herrera of Altus and Geneva Herrera of Wellington, Texas. She is also survived by 34
grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Celia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bennie Soto on July 9, 2006, her oldest son, Juan
“Johnny” Bernardo Soto in 1983, her daughter, Sandra Johnson on August 13, 2006, three brothers, Cruz Herrera,
Ramon Herrera, and Baldemar Herrera, and a great-granddaughter, Michelle Ruiz.
A Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday, April 12, at Patterson Greer Funeral Home.
The Funeral Mass will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 13, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hollis with
Reverend Joseph H. Arledge officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Hollis under the direction of
our funeral home in Hollis, Patterson Greer Funeral Home.
Southall
Ina Mae (Hamilton) Southall, age 90, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007 at English Village Manor, where she
had resided, due to failing health since December, 2003. Ina Mae was born November 15, 1916 in Telephone,
Texas to James and Della (Alexander) Hamilton. The only daughter in a family of six children.
Ina originally came to Jackson county as a little girl in 1927. She attended school at Humphreys and Porter High
School. After many years of farming cotton the family moved to the Calumet / El Reno Oklahoma area.
Starting in 1942 Ina worked at the Douglas Aircraft Plant as a skilled reviter for over 3 1/2 years during WW II,
building C-47’s. A true Rosie Reviter.
Ina married Minor Southall on September 22, 1945. She then began her career as a wife, mother and
homemaker. She and Minor were married for over 53 years and continued to live on their farm.
Preceded in death by her husband, her parents and three brothers, Ina is survived by her children, Linda of
Seattle Wa. Jane and husband Richard of Edmond Ok. One granddaughter Becky and husband Todd Vess of
Oklahoma City, Ok. grandsons, Scott and Dan Hill of Edmond Ok. one great granddaughter, Caitlin, and one great
grandson Logan
Services for Ina Southall will be at, 1:00 P. M. Thrusday, March 29, 2007 at the Lowell-Tims Chapel with Dr.
Dan Maxwell officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home of Altus.
The family will greet friends on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 from 6:00 until 7:30 at Lowell-Tims Home.
Lois Galena Charletta Southall
Lois Galena Charletta Southall, age 91, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Lois was born to Charles Madison Butchee and Galena (Whortan) Butechee on April 2, 1914 in Blair, Oklahoma.
Lois married George Luther “Luke” Southall in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After 46 wonderful years of marriage, he
preceded her in death on September 24, 1997.
She was a life long resident of Jackson County; she was a member of the Blair Methodist Church where she enjoyed
playing the piano for many years. She served as secretary/ treasurer of the Blair Cemetery Association, she was active
in the Blair Alumni and could narrate events throughout the history of the Blair community and Jackson County. She
greeted and assisted the members of the Blair community during her 26 years of service with Peoples State Bank in
Blair.
She always had a subtlety presences, her selfless and whole hearted philosophy on life was a characteristic she
portrayed in every aspect of life, her unconditional love for family, friends and community was evident in her conduct
and notable words of wisdom. She always saw the good in others and welcomed the opportunity to visit with new
friends and reminisce with cherished companions.
Lois is survived by her two nieces, Wanda Veum and husband Dr. James Veum of Appleton, Wisconsin and Jo Davis
of Blair, Oklahoma; four nephews, James W Echols and wife Carol of Ft. Collins, CO., Frank Lollar of Phoenix,
Arizona, Dennis Lollar and wife Fran of Ann Harbor, Michigan, John Butchee and wife Linda of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma; niece in law, Iverna Kennedy and husband Pat of Blair, Oklahoma; fourteen great nieces and nephews;
twenty six great great nieces and nephews and one great great great nephew and a host of many friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Cleo Echols, Hazel Lollar, one brother, Charles A.
Butchee, one nephew, Dee Butchee and Millie Lollar.
Services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 10:00 am at the Methodist Church in Blair Oklahoma, with Rev.
George M. Lupton officiating. Interment will follow at the Blair Cemetery.
** The family of Lois Southall will greet guest Friday, May 20, 2005 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home.
