Mar 14, 2016

Glen was born on August 1, 1930 in Eufaula, Oklahoma, to Benjamin Q. and Maude Belle (Allen) Edwards. He attended school at Deere"s Chapel. Glen enlisted in the United States Army on November 16, 1949, and was honorably discharged on September 16, 1952, serving in the Korean War. On February 3, 1956, he married Melba Lou Burns, who preceded...

Mar 1, 2016

Melba was born on February 2, 1939, the daughter of Estle and Eunice Ruth (Alexander) Burns. She attended Eufaula Public Schools. On February 3, 1956, Melba married Leslie Glen Edwards in Eufaula. She worked as a hairdresser for ten years. Melba co-owned and operated Burns IGA for twenty plus years as a third generation grocery store owner. She also...

Feb 28, 2016

Harley was born on July 8, 1946 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Leslie Harley and Viva Lorine (Dean) Carney. He graduated from Capital Hill High School in Oklahoma City in 1965. On September 13, 1966, Harley married Phyllis Marie Griffith, who preceded him in death on October 10, 2010. They were happily married for over thirty years. He was a...

Feb 27, 2016

She was born on June 3, 1917, in McAlester, OK at her grandmother"s house. Her parents were Dr. Edward H. and Mary Della Gleason. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Palmer of Checotah, OK, on December 27, 1967. She was married to Bob Knox in 1993 and he passed away in 2005. For the last 12...

Feb 26, 2016

Jean was born and raised in Ashford, England. She loved school, sports and classical music. She loved the ballet and even danced for eight years. In fact, she was very proud of her bent toes and would always tell you that was from ballet you know. She was extremely athletic and loved to play hockey and run track. She...

Feb 25, 2016

Betty was born on May 7, 1930 in Indianola, Oklahoma to Lindsay Luther and Myrtle Marie (Mosley) Whitfield. She attended school at Indianola. On January 26, 1948, Betty married Otto Francis Van Allen, who preceded her in death in 1978. She worked as a seamstress for over sixty years. Betty enjoyed reading, gardening, and fishing. She was a member...

Feb 23, 2016

Feb 23, 2016

Grace was born on January 10, 1956 in Bakersfield, California to Marlin Lloyd and Mary Louise (Ochoa) Beeber. Grace attended Frank West Elementary School, Golden State Junior High, and graduated from South High School in 1974. She also attended Bakersfield College for a year. Grace worked as a Teacher"s Aide in California. On November 5, 1994, she married Noil...

Feb 21, 2016

Feb 19, 2016

Phyllis was born on August 19, 1949 in Monroe, Louisiana to David and Ima Lee Williams. On March 20, 1970, she married Steven C. Nelms in McAlester, Oklahoma. They were happily married for over forty-five years. Phyllis was a member of the Community Cultural Church in Eufaula, Oklahoma. Survivors include: her husband, Steven Nelms, of the home; son, Jeremy...

Feb 19, 2016

Juanita was born on March 7, 1932, in Checotah, Oklahoma the daughter of William and Lillian (Townsend) Ward. She graduated from Eufaula High School. Juanita worked as a waitress in the café until she married. On June 28, 1960, Juanita married Raymond Chapman in Wagoner, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in January of 2002. She was a member...

Feb 18, 2016

Frances "Fran" Kay Howry, 71, of Eufaula, passed away on February 18, 2016 at her home. Fran was born on August 11, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to John Henry and Mildred Jo (Holmes) Howry. She graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City. Fran attended college at OCU. She worked as the Office Manager for Dr. Eminhizer for...

Feb 15, 2016

Elbert "Ray" Jones, 81, of Eufaula, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016, at his home. Ray was born on September 26, 1934, in Eufaula, Oklahoma the son of Herbert and Edna Mae (Schneider) Jones. Ray attended Hanna schools. On September 10, 1955, Ray married Emma Rhodes in Eufaula. They were happily married for 60 years. Ray worked for the...

Feb 14, 2016

Feb 11, 2016

Feb 11, 2016

Ida Basden, long time Quinton resident, died February 11, 2016 at Harmony Gardens Assisted Living in Warrensburg, MO. She was born on August 17, 1923 to Albert Holland and Ida (Freer) Holland, in a rural area near Kenefic, OK. On May 7, 1944, she married Frank Basden and they lived in Savannah, Oklahoma for several years before moving to...

Feb 10, 2016

Ronnie Lee Layman, 68, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his home. Ronnie was born on November 7, 1947 in Vivian, Oklahoma to Alonzo and Lorene (Brandon) Layman. Ronnie grew up on his family"s dairy farm and attended Stidham School throughout his school years, graduating there in 1966. He attended Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton where he...

Feb 10, 2016

Stephen "Steve" Andrew Matney, 49, of Eufaula, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at his home. Steve was born on May 7, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas the son of Leroy and Doris (Ward) Matney. He graduated from Haileyville High School in 1984 and then attended Northeastern State University. On June 30, 1989, Steve married Lynette Atchley. She died...

Feb 9, 2016

Lindy was named for aviator Charles Lindbergh who took his solo flight across the Atlantic in the year Lindy was born, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Lindy is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Faye (Mann) Bartlett and four daughters: Linda Dunn of Edmond, OK; Brinda Brown of Enid, OK;...

Feb 9, 2016

Lindy was named for aviator Charles Lindbergh who took his solo flight across the Atlantic in the year Lindy was born, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Lindy is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Faye (Mann) Bartlett and four daughters: Linda Dunn of Edmond, OK; Brinda Brown of Enid, OK;...