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Knoxville, Tennessee Daniel O. L. Dawson 1935 — 2023 Daniel O.L. Dawson, age 87 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on May 1, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. Born in Fitzsimons, CO, to parents, Claudyus Lee and Mary Elizabeth Hamilton Dawson, Mr. Dawson grew up and lived in several different towns in Oklahoma. He graduated from College High School in Bartlesville, OK, in 1953 and began working as an assembler for the Reda Pump Company. Mr. Dawson served his country in the U.S. Navy from February 1954 to December 1957 and attained the rank of Gunner's Mate 2nd class (E-5). After being honorably discharged, he returned to Oklahoma for one year. He then moved to Oak Ridge, TN, and with the help of the GI Bill enrolled at the University of Tennessee,... Ramona, Oklahoma Harvey Lewis Hawkins 1941 — 2022 81, retired commercial building contractor, died Sunday, December 25. Viewing/visitation, Thursday, December 29, 12-2 PM with funeral service following immediately after at 2 PM, both at Joyce Johnson Ministries, 11226 N Garnett Rd, Owasso, Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry. Hurst, Texas Bobbie Charleen Tallent 1929 — 2022 Bobbie Charleen (Trimmer) Tallent was a precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away on May 19, 2022 at the age of 92. She was born on July 28, 1929 to Ollie Lucille and Leslie James Trimmer in Caddo, Oklahoma. She attended school in both Caddo and Durant, Oklahoma. After her marriage to Victor Lee Tallent in 1947, she attended Phillips University in Borger, Texas. Three sons were born to Bobbie and Vic: Jerry Lee, Ronald Glenn, and Donald Lynn. Most of their lives were spent in Bartlesville, Oklahoma where they raised their family. Bobbie was a Worthy Matron in Eastern Star, a docent at Woolaroc Museum and a... Dallas, Texas Robert Lowell Howard 1936 — 2022 Robert (Bob) Howard, much loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022. He was 85. Bob had a great love for God, family, learning, travel, and Bombay Sapphire martinis. He was often greeted in his favorite restaurants with a martini already at his seat (which may be why they were his favorite restaurants). He had an inquisitive intellect and couldn't understand why he had a hard time finding others to listen to lectures on string theory with him. Bob was born in Blanchard, Oklahoma. His parents were Ruth and Lowell Howard. He had one brother, James. The family moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma when Bob was 6. Bob graduated from... Denver, Colorado Nancy Parker Brittain 1937 — 2022 Nancy Parker Brittain, 84, passed away March 27, 2022 in Denver, CO. Nancy was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 5, 1937 to the late Paul and Elsie Parker. She was raised primarily in Bartlesville, OK where she attended Garfield Grade School, Central Middle School and College High. She furthered her education graduating from KU in 1958 where she was also a member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. Nancy was Head of Development with Sewell Rehab Center, Denver Botanic Gardens and Central City Opera. She was also a board member of Central City Opera. She was involved with Junior League in Savannah, GA, Bartlesville, OK and Kansas City, KS. Nancy volunteered with Channel 6. She is survived by... Bluffton Paul Harold Durham 1932 — 2022 Paul H. Durham, lawyer, professor and world traveler, passed away peacefully February 28, 2022 in his adopted home town of Bluffton, SC. He was born on July 1, 1926 in Climax, KS to Harold Durham and Nina (Flaize) Durham. He graduated from Chanute High School in 1950 and, in 1956, graduated from Pittsburgh State University in Pittsburgh, KS with a degree in Accounting. But in the middle of his "carefree" college years he was drafted in the Army and was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, CO. He underwent training for the US Army Ski Troop but fortunately was not deployed to the Korean conflict and instead finished his military duties as a Corporal, handling personnel discharges.... Conroe Doris Jean Myers 1931 — 2021 Doris Jean Copenhaver Myers, 90, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family on December 9, 2021. Doris was born on September 17, 1931 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma at an early age. She graduated from College high school in 1949. Doris married her high school sweetheart, Don, on March 26, 1950. She and Don have two daughters, Diana and Julie. She was an amazing mother, wife, and mema. Doris will truly be missed by her family and all who knew her. Doris had a lifelong friend in Iva Mae Brusky. They had an amazing friendship and enjoyed catching up weekly. Doris was the happiest when spending time with family and friends and... Morristown, Tennessee Michael Don Ragan 1964 — 2021 Michael Don Ragan, age 57, of Morristown, formerly of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his residence. He was a member of Lakeway Bible Church and was retired from Conoco Phillips after thirty-two years. He was a graduate of South West Oklahoma State University and was an avid rider of four-wheelers, loved to travel, a lover of games, and a fantasy sports fanatic. He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, papa, and son. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Otis Mowery, Madeline Young, and Glen and Ruth Ragan. He is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Robyn Ragan; sons, Jeremy Don Ragan and Kyle Glenn (Katie) Ragan; parents, Virgil... Ft Worth, TX, Texas Mervin Benson Morris 1923 — 2021 Ft. Worth, TX - Mervin Benson Morris, age 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Ft. Worth, Texas where she has been living since 2012. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 15 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel at First Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mrs. Morris was born on December 24, 1923, in Hampton, Arkansas to Dolly and Noah Benson. She graduated from Hampton High School and then from Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas. She taught school in Gillett, AR and later worked in the legal department at Cities Service Oil Company in Shreveport, LA. In Shreveport, Mrs. Morris met and married Carroll N. Morris. Together they were active members... Thornton, CO, Colorado Stephen Arthur Kile 1941 — 2021 Stephen Arthur Kile, longtime Bartlesville resident, passed away June 1, 2021.Stephen was born in June 1941 to Stephen Les and Jeannette Kile. Stephen grew up in Whitefish Bay, Wis. At the University of Colorado, Boulder, Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Business in 1964. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. It was at CU that Stephen met his wife, Sandy. Stephen and Sandy married in 1964 before moving to Bartlesville. They had four children, and also lived in Albuquerque, N.M., Centennial, Colo., and Tulsa. Stephen and Sandy retired in Fort Collins, Colo., and, later, Thornton, Colo. Stephen worked for Phillips for 35... Ballinger Steve Jay Todd Sr 1947 — 2021 Steve Jay Todd Sr., 73, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was born on Saturday, March 15, 1947, to Clyde Leroy and Cleta (Sharpton) Todd. In 1967 he joined the United States Military and served in the Army until his honorable discharge. Steve was an electrician by trade and loved to tinker and build things. He loved sports especially Chicago Cubs baseball and Sooner football. Above all things, however, Steve loved his children and grandchildren. He was known to be very generous as well and would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. He had a wonderful sense of humor and never lost his love of learning. Steve is... Boerne Julia Ann Ricketts 1935 — 2021 Julia Ann Prue Ricketts was born on November 19, 1935, in Pawhuska, OK. She passed to our Heavenly Father on February 20, 2021, in Boerne, TX. Julia graduated from Oklahoma State University and remained an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She taught school in Oklahoma from 1958 until the birth of her only child Charles B. Ricketts in 1968. During her absence from teaching she filled her time as a stay at home mom and volunteered in various organizations such as the Junior League and her local church. In 1991, after settling in Boerne, Texas, Julia decided to return to teaching and began teaching for Boerne ISD. In 2001, she retired from Fabra Elementary as a second grade... McKinney, Texas Myrtle D. Dodd 1945 — 2020 Myrtle D. Dodd passed away December 16, 2020 at the age of 75 in McKinney, Texas. She was born June 25, 1945 to Charles Lee Crowder and Mary Lorinda Ruddick in Sunflower, Kansas. Myrtle married Archie R. Dodd on November 29, 1963 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Myrtle was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She never said an unkind word about anyone. Her love for others knew no limitations. She was a devoted Christian who spread God's word through her grace and sincerity. She is survived by her husband, Archie R. Dodd of McKinney, Texas; sons, Michael Dodd and wife, Robin of McKinney, Texas and Stephen Dodd of Frisco, Texas; grandchildren, Garrett, Madison, Tanner and Sawyer;... Topeka Raymond E. "Ray" Cochrane 1932 — 2020 Raymond Cochrane, 88, Topeka, met his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Ray was born and raised in Caney, KS, son of Andrew and Zura Cochrane. He graduated from Caney Valley High School in 1950, received multiple business degrees from University of Kansas and Washburn University. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1950-1952. Ray retired from Phillips Petroleum in 1992. Member of the Church of the Nazarene. Ray married Patricia Mooney on August 7, 1950 in Caney, KS. Wife of 70 years survives. Other survivors include 4 daughters, a son, 22 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Preceeded in death by his parents, two sisters, a brother, son... Rockwall, Texas William "Bill" James Jenkins 1924 — 2020 William (Bill) James Jenkins, age 96, of Rockwall, TX, passed away on June 23, 2020, having lived a long and full life. Bill was born March 10, 1924, in Conway Springs, Kansas, to Harry Jenkins and Edith (Plaugher) Jenkins. He served in the United States Navy during WWII (1943 - 1947) in the South Pacific as a Gunner's Mate aboard the newly-commissioned escort carrier USS Corregidor. Being on a newly-commissioned ship gave him the designation of "Plank Owner". He recounted fascinating stories about the war years that were so formative on his young life. Following his Navy service, Bill worked for the Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years. Starting out as a locomotive fireman... Longview Lois Jean Hickson 1935 — 2020 Lois Jean Hickson, 84, walked through the Heavenly gates in the presence of her Savior, Thursday, June 4, 2020. She was born in Nowata, OK, on December 18, 1935 to Charles Lesley Brown and Gertrude Scoggins Brown. Graveside services will be held by the family on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Nowata Memorial Park in Nowata, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of McWhorter Funeral Home. Lois was born the third daughter and the baby darling of the Brown family. She came to know the Lord as her savior at a young age and strived to follow him her whole life. She worked for Phillips Petroleum Company and Public Service Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was in leadership of Bible Study... Durango, Colorado Deon Jean Mertz 1927 — 2020 Deon was proceded in death by her husband Clyde Mertz, who passed in 2009. She is survived by her sons Thomas, Richard, Charles and Daniel and their families. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church. A full obituary can be seen at www.hoodmortuary.com McKinney, Texas Janet Marie Daniel Engelbert 1945 — 2019 Janet Marie Daniel Engelbert of McKinney, Texas passed away on October 9, 2019 at the age of 74. She was born on May 9, 1945 to Sydney Earnest and Ethel Marie (Wolfe) Daniel in Rifle, Colorado. Janet was active at the Allen and McKinney Senior Centers where she loved to dance and play Mexican Train. She is survived by her children, Lori Engelbert Dunham and husband, Keith of Flower Mound, Texas, William Brock Engelbert of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, John Alexander Pryor and wife, Ali of Corsicana, Texas, Katelynn Elizabeth Dunham of Corpus Christi, Texas, Dakota David Dunham of Lewisville, Texas, Joshua Daniel Dunham of Flower Mound, Texas and Malynna Sam Dunham of Flower Mound, Texas;...
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