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Danny Walt Chester
Danny Walt Chester, 51, Altus, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2007. Graveside services
will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2007 at the Altus City Cemetery with Greg Hatchett officiating under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Danny Chester was born September 3, 1955 to Allie Walter Chester and JoAnn Smith. He graduated high school at Wichita Falls, TX. He married Patty Malo on December 2, 1981 in McKinney, TX. He lived in Lubbock, TX and then moved to Altus in the late 90’s. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1975. Danny worked for the City of Altus Parks and Recreation department, for the First Baptist Church in maintenance, and was self-employed as a mechanic. His hobbies were working on motors and cars, fishing and TV sports.
Danny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Ola Smith, and Allie and Elva Chester. He is survived by two daughters; Delana Chester of Lubbock, TX, Gabrielle Chester of Mangum, OK; three sons; Danny Walt Chester , Jr. and wife Abby of Hurst, TX; Allie Thomas Chester of Altus, and Josh Michael Chester of Muskogee, OK; four brothers; Dennis Chester and wife Shirley of Iowa Park, TX; Donnie Chester and wife Melinda, Iowa Park, TX; Shannon Chester of Altus, and Dewight Chester of Huntsville, TX; one granddaughter, Trinity Beth Chester.
The Chester family will greet friends and family Sunday, January 14, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Eula Claunch
Eula Claunch, 81, Altus, died Thursday, March 9, 2006 at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Burial will follow at the Martha Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Eula was born May 18, 1924 in Pattonville, Texas to Dan and Hester (Landers) Hammons. She attended high school and graduated from Deport High, Texas. In 1944, she married Arnold Claunch in Rockwall, Texas. She later moved to Altus, Oklahoma and worked at Altus Drug, Bunker Hill Drug, and Rexco Drug, where she worked until her retirement. For her pastime, she enjoyed playing games and reading. She especially loved to play Bingo, 42, and Chicken Foot. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Altus, OK.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Hester Hammons, one sister Trubie Moore, and three nephews. She is survived by a daughter Pat Luna and husband Frank of Mesquite, TX; two granddaughters, Tina Whitfill and husband Ryan of Plano, TX, and Jennifer Luna of Mesquite, TX; two great-grandsons, Alex Luna and Luke Whitfill; two sisters Beulah Cooper and Myrtis Polston of Altus, and one brother, Glyn Hammons and wife Betty of Abilene, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; many other relatives and a host of friends.
L.N. “Jack” Clements
L.N. “Jack” Clements, 84, passed away, Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at his home in Altus. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007 at the First Assembly of God Church with Dr. Richard Ventonis, Reverend Lynn Taubeneck and Rev. David Clements officiating. Burial will follow in the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
L. N. “Jack” Clements was born December 3, 1923 to Napoleon P. and Dovie (Lamb) Clements in Horatio, Arkansas. He attended school in Walnut Springs, Arkansas. On November 11, 1944 he married Zola Davis in DeQueen, Arkansas and to this union four children were born. He and Zola lived in Arkansas a short time before moving to Oklahoma. The couple had lived in Fairview, Mustang, Blair and Elk City before moving to Altus in 1958. He was a self-employed plumber and in 1963 established Clements Plumbing Heat and Air in Altus, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Altus where he served as a Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Usher, Treasurer and as a Deacon from 1968 until 2004. He loved to participate in church activities, attending services, witnessing, and reading the Bible. He also loved to spend time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert Clements and Sam Clements, one sister, Corine Lovell, and one son- in- law, Ira Lee Bryant.
Jack is survived by his wife, Zola, of the home, three daughters, Paula Bryant of Altus, OK, Carla Taubeneck and her husband Lynn, Marla Winters and her husband Glayde, all of Fort Worth, Texas; one son David Clements and wife Cindy of Bronx, N.Y.; three sisters, Geraldine Folsom and her husband J.T. of Nashville, AR, Maurine Lambeth and Ora Lea Andrews both of DeQueen, AR; nine grandchildren, Jeff Bryant and his wife Nadine of Euless, TX, Daniel Bryant and his wife April, of Keller, TX, Deidre Racoma and her husband Robert of Bronx, NY, Crystal Medrano and her husband Chris, of Grand Prairie, TX, Todd Clements of Bronx, NY, Allyster Taubeneck, Andrea Winters, Melody Taubeneck, and Monica Winters, all of Ft. Worth, TX; five great grandchildren, Skylar, Maia, Eliana, Kaylie and Emily and many friends.
The Clements Family will greet friends Friday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home.
Ima Ree Coke
Ima Ree Coke,79, of Eldorado, died Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Plantation Village Nursing Center, after a long illness. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at the Eldorado Baptist Church with Rev. Pete Wylie officiating. Burial will follow services at the Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Ima was born November 21, 1926 in Hardeman County, Texas to Clyde and Virgie (Barker) Sheehan. She graduated from Quanah High School in 1944. She married Troy Coke on January 19, 1946 in Quanah, Texas. Before her marriage and in the early years of her marriage she worked as a nurse at Hardeman County Memorial Hospital. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Eldorado, where she sang in the choir and had taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
She was preceded in death by her husband on July 31, 2004, and by her parents, sisters Floy Brandon and Monette Davis and a great grandson, Caleb Waugh. Ima is survived by two sons, Larry Coke and wife Donna, of Altus, and Mark Coke and wife Catherine, of Altus; twin sister, Wanda Combs of Lubbock, Texas; sister, Irene Ritchey of Buckeye, Arizona; sister Nita Richeson of Eldorado; grandchildren, Lori Waugh of Tipton, Kimberly Moore of Lubbock, Texas, Troy Coke III of Bartlesville and Barbara Coke of Norman; and seven great grandchildren.
Viewing and visitation will be at the Kincannon Eldorado Chapel Monday until 8 p.m. The Coke Family will receive friends at the Kincannon Eldorado Chapel from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday evening. The Kincannon Eldorado Chapel phone number is 580-633-2548.
Wiley E. Combs
Wiley E. Combs, 83, Altus, died Thursday evening, April 27, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 with Les Banks officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow the services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Wiley E. Combs was born February 5, 1923 to Jerry and Vera (Richardson) Combs in Muskogee, OK. He went to Okfuskee County School where he was very active in sports. He played baseball, football, and was a Golden Gloves Boxer. After graduating from high school in 1941, he volunteered for the Army at the age of eighteen. After serving in the Army for 10 years, he enlisted in the Air Force where he served another 20 years. He retired from the military September 1, 1972 after 30 years. He served in WWII, the Korean War and in Vietnam. After he retired, he worked for Treasure City and then Wal-Mart for 12 years, finally retiring in 1994. Wiley married Waltraud “Trudy” Reis on July 4, 1958. To this union three children were born. His life revolved around his wife, children grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved his family very much and will always be deeply missed.
Wiley is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, one sister, and one brother-in-law. He is survived by his wife Trudy of the home in Altus, Ok; two daughters Loreda Norman of Breckenridge, CO, Wendy Duty and her husband Ron of Altus, OK; one son Harold Combs of Altus, Ok; one sister Ada-Lois Roth and one brother Harold Combs and wife Sadie all of Oklahoma City, OK; ten grandchildren, Harold Combs II of Albuquerque, N.M.; Heather Combs of Altus; Brandon Schumann of Albuquerque, N.M.; Justin Schumann of Chicago, Ill; Dale and Anthony Glaab of Altus, Ok; Christopher Glaab and wife Rebecca of Wichita, Ks; Angela and Julie Sanford both of Spokane, Washington and seven great-grandchildren and many friends.
Pamela Sue Conaway
Pamela Sue Conaway, 45, died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Chuck Stillwell officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on October 12, 1960 at Self Ridge A.F.B. in Mt. Clements, Michigan to Kenneth Eugene and Joyce Francis (Rising) Fall. She graduated from Altus High School in 1979 and attended vocational technical school for one year to study medical transcription. She married Gerald “Gee” Conaway on May 15, 1982 in Altus, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in 1997. She worked at Wal-Mart for about six years and was also a back up customer service manager (CSM). She was proud of her work and appreciated her friends at work. She was a Christian, enjoyed bingo, crochet, card games and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a twin brother at birth. She is survived by one daughter and one son, Rebecca and Dennis Conaway, both of the home in Altus; one brother Mike Fall and wife Dana of Oklahoma City, Ok; one sister Sherrie Thompson and husband Donnie of Waco, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Corey English, Albuquerque, N.M.; Nancy Hake of Imperial, Mo; and many friends.
The Conaway Family will greet friends Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made @ www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Fannie Cooper
Fannie Bell Cooper, 83, Altus, died Friday, August 10, 2007 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Rev. K. W. Broughton officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was born on July 30, 1924 in San Marcos, Texas to George and Rosie Smith. She attended school in San Marcos, Texas. She married Floyd Fisher Sr. in 1940 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She later married LaVerne Cooper in 1950 in Altus, Oklahoma. She was a member of St. John’s Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening, sewing and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Lloyd R. Fisher and a brother, Rochell Hamilton. She is survived by two sons, Floyd G. Fisher, Jr.; Gary L. Cooper, Jr.; one sister Ethel Mae Haywood; 17 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and many friends.
Gayleen Keith Copeland
Gayleen Keith Copeland, 49, Altus, died Monday, July 9, 2007, at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be 3 P.M. Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Kincannon Funeral Home.
He was born on August 13, 1957 to William Copeland and Vashti Cross in Clinton, Oklahoma. He attended Lincoln High School in Dallas, Texas. His spouse of 17 years was Bertha Dorsey. He worked at the Sunrise Café for 6 years. He attended the Family Worship Center. His hobbies were fishing, bike riding, sports, singing, and bingo.
He was preceded in death by his parents: William Copeland and Vashti Cross and his grandparents: William Copeland, Trudy Copeland, Herman Wheeler, and Celestine Daggett. He is survived by Bertha Dorsey of the home; two sons, Gayleen K. Copeland, Jr. of Dallas, Texas and Jereman Williams of Altus; three step-sons Bruce Johnson and Joseph Jones of Altus and Daniel Dorsey of Ardmore, Oklahoma; three step-daughters, Laquitta Dorsey; Lisa Johnson and Alenda Dorsey all of Altus; three sisters, Isaphene Allen of Dallas, Texas, Vickie Steel and Rebecca Martin of Altus; four brothers, William Copeland, Jr. of Altus; Todella Copeland and Norris Copeland of Dallas, Texas, and Nolan Ray Copeland of Tulsa, Oklahoma; twelve step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.
Clemente Cornado
Clemente Coronado, 84, passed away Saturday, August 16, at his home in Eldorado. Clemente was born February 2, 1924 in Guerrero, Mexico to Jose Maria and Narcisa Coronado. In 1951 he married Guadalupe (Villarreal) Granados in Mathis, Texas. He was a member of the Templo La Hermosa Pentecostal Church in Hollis, OK. He worked mostly as a farmer and raised hogs. He enjoyed family gatherings and loved to listen to Christian music.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, two sons and one grandson. He is survived by his wife Guadalupe of the home, seven sons; Clemente Coronado Jr. of Eldorado, OK, Refugio Coronado and wife Angela of Altus, OK, Joe Coronado and Jesse Coronado both of Altus, OK, Serapio Coronado of Eldorado, OK, Louis Coronado and wife Estela of Altus, OK and Johnny Coronado and wife Angela of Eldorado, OK, eight daughters; Josefina Garcia of South Carolina, Esmeralda Coronado of Eldorado, OK, Juanita Martinez and husband Juan of Wellington, TX, Alice Cantu and husband Robert of Altus, OK, Lupita Pina and husband Pablo of Dodson, TX, Mary Ann Nguyen and husband Tuyen of Wichita, KS, Nancy Orosco and husband Rocky of Enid, OK and Lucy Manshack and husband Leon of Pleasant, LA, five sisters; Florita Coronado of San Diago, CA, Bernalda Rodriguez of Victoria, TX, Alejandra Villarreal of Mesquite, TX, Paula Hernandez of Lansing, MI; Magdalena Moreno and husband Alfaro of Lansing, MI, one brother, Serapio Coronado of Mathis, TX; forty one grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many, many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the Eldorado United Methodist Church with Sally Saldana officiating. Interment will follow in the Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Betty L. Cosyns
Mrs. Betty L. Cosyns passed away on Monday, March 28, 2005 at the age of 76. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Tom Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.
She was a native of Altus, OK and a resident of Madera, CA since 1963. Betty was a member of the Sunset Avenue Church of Christ and attended St. Joachim Catholic Church. Betty, a homemaker also worked as a furniture salesperson and interior decorator for 30 years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. Post #1981 in Madera and the Madera County Farm Bureau. Betty also enjoyed cooking and sewing. She was preceded in death by her son Charles Drury and her parents Pete and Winnie Billington.
She is survived by her husband Albert Cosyns of Madera, CA with whom she celebrated 25 years of marriage on February 8th of this year. Betty’s children include Nyeeta Smith and her husband Darryl of Blair, OK, Brant Drury and his wife Kathy of Chickasha, OK, and Terry Drury and his wife Diane of Blair, OK. Betty’s stepchildren include Allen Cosyns and his companion Susan Guglielmana of Madera, CA, Linda Reynoso and her husband Carlos of Fresno, CA, and Rick Cosyns and his wife Lynne of Madera, CA. She is the sister of Grady Billington and his wife Janet of Madera, CA, Jim Billington and his wife June of Altus, OK, and Pat Autrey and her husband Wendell of Katy, TX. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 4, 2005 at Kincannon Funeral Home in Altus, OK.
Gussie Faye Cotney
Gussie Faye Cotney, 97, Altus, Oklahoma, died Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Texoma Christian Care Center in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Gussie was born on March 28, 1910, in Haggensport, Texas, to Iva L and Mattie L. (Neely) Collier. She attended Ozark School. She married W. H. “Herbert” Cotney in August of 1926, in Altus, Oklahoma. To this union was born one son, Kenith Cotney. She spent many years in ladies retail clothing, including J. C. Penney’s, Dunlap’s, and many years at Janet’s, retiring in the 1980’s. Gussie enjoyed cooking, playing board games with friends, sewing, attending church and spending time with her family and friends. She was a long-time member of the Elm and Hudson Church of Christ.
She is survived by one son, Kenith Cotney and wife Grace of Wichita Falls, TX; grandson Eric Cotney and wife Tiffany of Allen, Tx.; step-granddaughter Cyndi Epperson and husband Pete of Marysville, CA; great-grandchildren Liliana Pearl Cotney and Alexander Eric Cotney; two sisters-in-law Elwanda Cotney of Altus; Loraine Pryor of Dallas, Tx; five nephews Walter Hoehne; Joy Lynn and Mike Collier; Mark and Kent Cotney; five nieces Annette, Sherry, Vicky, Patty and Janet; and many friends too numerous to count. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, E.P. Collier and J.L. Collier, and one sister, Nellie Hoehne; and many friends too numerous to count.
The family will welcome visitors on Monday evening, October 1, 2007, from 6:00 –7:30 at the Kincannon Funeral Home.
Charles Henry Cousins
Charles Henry Cousins, “Charlie”, was a military veteran, devoted husband, father and a friend to everyone he met. Charlie, age 65, long time resident of Altus, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City from lung cancer complications.
Funeral services for Charlie will be Saturday, Nov. 8,2008 at Kincannon Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. with Bill Osborne officiating. Interment will follow services at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Charlie was born May 28, 1943 in Nashville, Tennessee. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1963 where he started as an engine mechanic. He soon changed career fields where he spent the remainder of his military career as a C-5 Loadmaster. Charlie retired from the Air Force and went to work for Flight Safety where he spent 20 years teaching at the basic loadmaster training school. In 2002, at age 59, he went back to school and graduated from Western Oklahoma State College with an associate’s degree in Applied Science. Charlie’s great passions were his family, kids, his two dogs and racing. He enjoyed being with friends and just hanging out and shooting the breeze.
He is preceded in death by his sister Jeanne Vowell, his step father Berkly Powell and his father Charles Cousins.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, of the home; Five daughters, Valerie Graham of Port Orange, FL; Julie Carpenter, and husband Greg, of Headrick, OK; Lisa Jabbour, and husband Derek, of New Hampshire; Donna Bonalewicz of Altus, OK; and Rachel Bonalewicz of New Hampshire. Two sons, Charles Henry Cousins III, and wife Michelle, of Port Orange, FL; and Stewart Charles Cousins, and wife Valerie, of Tolono, IL.He is also survived by his mother, Vera Powell of Edgewater, FL.; brothers, Robert Cousins and wife, Peggy and Buck Powell and wife, Nina all of Edgewater, FL. He is survived by his 13 grandchildren; Katelan, Tanner, Jamie, Tyler, Kielan, Chandler, Caroline, Nathan, Christian, Brielle, Charles IV, Chloe, Christa and a host of many friends.
Stella R. Critchfield
Stella R. Critchfield, 79, died March 26, 2008 at her home in Altus, OK. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Odema Cemetery with Bill Osborne officiating. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Stella was born June 20, 1928 in Eldorado, OK to Albert and Opal (Brock) Ballou. Stella started school in Eldorado and then transferred to Olustee Schools. In 1952, she married Wesley Critchfield in Vernon, Texas. She was a member of the Baptist Church and enjoyed being part of the Senior Citizens organization. She loved helping those in need.
Stella was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wesley; one sister, Wanda, and one brother, Gail Ballou.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Barrett and husband Dwight of Arlington, TX, Joyce Chamblee and husband Wendle of Ft. Worth, TX; two sisters, Lillie Clendenen and Doris Wright both of Altus, OK, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Online tributes may be made to www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
