Obituaries

Feb 15, 2011

WW II Master Gunnery Sergeant E 9 United States Marine Corps

Lloyd Ovid Henderson, was born on, February 19, 1926, in Grand Valley, OK. to James Elmer and Lyla Ethel (Ricker) Henderson. Lloyd attended grade school at Liberal, Kansas. In 1941 Lloyd went to California with his sister...

Feb 3, 2011

Sue Appleton left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2011 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma after a short illness with her family by her side. Sue was born Lela Sue Bell to Gene and Wanda (Farrell) Bell on May 5, 1950 in Woodward, Oklahoma.  She was born on her...

Jan 26, 2011

Jesse Otto Jones born to Richard and Ruth (Shepherd) Jones on March 16, 1950 at Pratt, Kansas. Jesse worked in the Oil Field for many years. Jesse departed this life January 26, 2011 at his home in Buffalo, Oklahoma at the age of 60. Jesse leaves as his survivors a son Chris Jones of...

Jan 26, 2011

Thomas Max Forbes was born to John (Hank) and Beula (Toots) Rains-Forbes on February 2, 1930 in Buffalo, Oklahoma. Tom attended the Buffalo Grade School and Buffalo High School. Tom and CeCelia (Kern) was united in marriage on May 10, 1958 in Guymon, Oklahoma, to this union one daughter Linda Sue was born. Tom was...

Jan 21, 2011

Zelda Mae “Dolly” Coykendall Richard was born December 21, 1922 in Grand, Oklahoma to Myron Earl and Katie Louella (Westell) Coykendall. Zelda was the youngest of five children, with having four older brothers: Calvin, Truman, Vern, and Monty. After having only boys Zelda loving father call her Little...

Dec 28, 2010

Billy George Olmstead

Bill Olmstead was born March 30, 1934 to Harold Oliver and Reia Juanita (Messenger) Olmstead on the family farm north of Buffalo, Oklahoma. Billy is the oldest of 6 children that were born over a 20 years span, joined by siblings Carol, Juanita, twins Harold...

Dec 27, 2010

Florence Irene was born January 24, 1916, to Leona (Despain) and Ephraim Joachim Berends at the family farm south of Englewood, Kansas. She was the third child with two older brothers; Florence immediately became “Sis” Florence helped care for her younger siblings. Among her most vivid memories was the day Vera and she were...

Dec 18, 2010

Joe Bruce McDowell Sr. was born in Woodward, Oklahoma on March 8, 1936 to Charles Osa and Dora Marie (Smith) McDowell. Joe attending Woodward school in Woodward, Oklahoma In 1953 Joe met Mary Ellen Loucks and later they were united in marriage in 1955 in Buffalo, Oklahoma by Rev Samuel Washburn at the First Christian Church. To this...

Dec 16, 2010

Neva Maureen (Campbell) was born in Portales, New Mexico on February 11, 1932 to Charles and Edith Campbell. Shortly after her birth the family moved to a farm near Boiling Springs State Park east of Woodward, Oklahoma. She attended the Rose Valley Country School through the eighth grade. She then attended Woodward High School graduating in...

Dec 13, 2010

Douglas Eugene Weder was born January 6, 1957 in Woodward, Oklahoma to John & Rita (Allison) Weder. Douglas suddenly departed this life Monday, December 13, 2010 at the Harper County Community Hospital.

Doug attended the country school of Paruna located North of Buffalo until 5 th grade and then...

Jun 9, 2010

Neva Jeannette (Marshall) Mitchell was born in Toppenish , Washington , on November 20, 1939 to Zoma

( Clark ) Marshall & Lee John Marshall. The family moved to Buffalo , Oklahoma , where they made their home.

Feb 14, 2010

Harrison Jost better known to his family and friends as Harry was born September 13, 1923 to Marie (Firesen) and Jacob RM Jost in Hillsbroro, Kansas and departed this life on Sunday February 14 2010 in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 86. Harry married Lolo Karber and made their home in Beaver, Oklahoma for the past...

Feb 13, 2010

Gene Edward Harper was born in Buffalo, Oklahoma, January 18, 1938, to Arthur Frances “Buck” Harper and Frances Barbara Prophet. Gene grew up in Buffalo where he lived most of his life. He attended Buffalo High School where he excelled in sports and was an all-around athlete, enjoying baseball and football the most....

Jan 15, 2010

Josie Mae (Huffman) Ownbey passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 after a brave fight against pancreatic cancer with her children by her side. Josie Mae was born on December 11, 1928 in Selman, OK to Jesse William and Ollie Mae (Weese) Huffman. Josie attended grade school in Waynoka and May, graduating in 1946 at Selman,...

Randall Neil Bishop was born December 17, 1952, to William James “Bill” Bishop and Dortha Lee Long Bishop in Woodward, Oklahoma.  Randall attended Woodward Public School until 1968 when the family moved to Buffalo, Oklahoma.  Randall was a member of the FFA, Boy Scouts and dreamed of building homes.  Randall attended Buffalo High School, graduating with the class...