Name: Vonciel (Couch) Thompson, age 86, a longtime Wardville resident. BORN: October 30, 1919 in Lexington, OK to Dock and Maggie (Harbison) Couch. Passed Away: monday, September 4, 2006 in Coalgate, OK.Age: 86 years 9 months and 4 days Married: James Thompson on May 20, 1941. Education: Attended Limestone Gap, graduating in 1939. Occupation: she worked at Blue Bell for 9 years, and was Postmaster for the Wardville Post Office for 14 ˝ years, retiring in 1982. she was a wonderful housewife and mother. Church Affiliation: she was a member of the Wardville Baptist Church and Sunday school teacher for 46 years. survived by Husband: James Thompson of the home at wardville, ok. Children: Bobby Thompson and wife Wanda of Ardmore, OK. Ronnie Thompson and Clara Teasley of Wardville, OK. Grandchildren: Lisa Hook and husband David of Oklahoma city. Kevin Thompson and wife Patti of Austin, TX. Brent Thompson and wife Allison of Tulsa, OK. Randy Thompson and wife Rhonda of Hartshorne, OK. Kirk Thompson of Wardville, OK. Vickey Hokit and husband Kenny of Porum, OK. Kim Rose and husband Greg of Wilburton, OK. 13 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Sister: Eunice Miller. Brother: Billy Couch. Along with numerous other relatives & many dear and loved friends Preceded in Death By Parents: Dock and Maggie Couch.Brother: Merle Couch.Sister: Lois Massey.
Date of Service: Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: Wardville Baptist Church ~ wardville, ok. interment: Bethel Cemetery ~ wardville, ok. Officiating: Mr. John Grubbs.Assisting: Brent Davis. casketbearers: Kevin Thompson, Randy Thompson, Brent Thompson, Kirk Thompson, Randy James Thompson, David Hook. Family night: Tuesday, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Name: James Lawrence “Jim” Lake, age 83, a Coalgate resident. BORN: December 2, 1922 at Ft. Worth , TX to Lloyd James and Lorraine (Cole) Lake. Passed Away: September 4, 2006 in Coalgate, OK.Age: 83 years 9 months 2 days Married: Patsy (Woods) Thomas on August 17, 1991 in Coalgate, OK/ Occupation: He retired from the Plain Local School District of Canton, Ohio. Church Affiliation: He was a former member of the Canton Baptist Temple, canton Ohio, and attended Coalgate Assembly of God. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, European theater , during WWII. Survived by Wife: Patsy Lake of the home in coalgate, ok. Children: Carolyn Sue (Lake) Hawkins of Amarillo, TX. Kathy (Lake) Halpny and husband James of Arizona. Rev. James Lake and wife Cathy of Barre, VT. Paul Lake and wife Kristy of Hanoverton, Oh. Step Children: Stephen Thomas and wife Laurie of Texas. Ronnie Thomas and wife Laura of Texas. Grandchildren: Francis (Hawkins) Peirson, Nathan Hawkins, Charlise (Hawkins) Webb, Anne Marie (Halpny) Howard, Belinda (Halpny) Ivey, James Halpny Jr., Rebekah Lake, Leigh Ann (Lake) Rose, Elisabeth (Lake) Frost, Jay Paul Lake. Step Granddaughter: Rebecca Thomas. Brother: Lonnie Lake of Oklahoma. Sisters: Thelma (Lake) Hilton of Florida. Dorothy (Lake) Burns of Florida. Several Great Grandchildren. Preceded in Death By Parents: Lloyd James and Lorraine (Cole) Lake.first Wife: Marion Lakesecond Wife: Helen (Smith) Lake4 Sisters.2 Brothers.
Date of Service: Friday September 8, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.Place of Service: Brown’s Funeral Chapel ~ coalgate, ok. interment: Monday, September 11, 2006 at Sunset Hills in Canton, OH. Officiating: Rev. James Lake .Assisting: Rev. James Williams. Honorary casketbearers: Joke Wood, John Goodall, Dick Wood, Bailey Eddings, John Ivy, Henry Ringels.
Name: Micheal Darren Hearrell, age 33, a Coalgate resident. BORN: June 24, 1972 in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma to John David and Karen (Tonips) Hearrell. Passed Away: September 8, 2006 in Coalgate, OK.Age: 33 years 2 months and 14 days Education: Attended Apache School. Occupation: He was an oilfield worker. Church Affiliation: attended Apache Reform Church. Survived by Father: John Hearrell and wife Elsie of Olney, OK. Sisters: Johnna Hearrell of Apache, OK. Jessica Hearrell of Apache, OK. Brother: Brandon Hearrell of Apache, OK. Lonnie Hearrell of Apache, OK. Chad Hearrell of Apache, OK. Jason Hearrell of Apache, OK. Daughter: Kari Hearrell of Coleman, OK. Paternal Grandmother: Sybil Hearrell of Olney, OK. Maternal Grandmother: Betty Washburn of Apache, OK. Preceded in Death By Mother: Karen TonipsPaternal Grandfather: Everett Hearrell.Maternal Grandfather: Kenneth Tonips.
Date of Service: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 2:30 p.m.Place of Service: Olney Baptist Church ~ olney, ok. interment: Moore Cemetery ~ clarita, ok. Officiating: Rev. Bob Graham. casketbearers: David Paul Hearrell, Devin Upchurch, Stephen Hearrell, Loren Hearrell, Jerod Hearrell, Brian Hearrell. Honorary Pallbearers: Todd Hearrell, Justin Hearrell, Dustin Hearrell, Joel Vick, Wade Vick, Jerod Harvey.
Name: Floyd Paul Hines, age 80, a Midland, Texas resident, and a former 50+year resident of Coalgate, ok. BORN: April 15, 1926 in Wagoner, OK to Floyd Charles and Lolia (Todd) Hines. Passed Away: September 12, 2006 in Midland, TX.Age: 80 years 4 months and 27 days Married: Nadine Wilson on November 26, 1952 in Coalgate, OK at the First Baptist Church. Education: Attended Wagoner school and graduated from Oklahoma A & M in 1950. Occupation: retired from the Department of Agriculture as office manager and county director in 1985. Church Affiliation: he was a 52-year member of the First Baptist Church in Coalgate, he was a Sunday school teacher, sunday school bus driver, assistant Treasurer, and a longtime deacon of the First Baptist Church. Survived by Wife: Nadine (Wilson) Hines of the home. Children: Charles David Hines and wife Anne of Baltimore, Md. Susan Fournier of St. Augustine, Fl. Janice Speight and husband Paul of Midland, TX. Grandchildren: Callie Speight and Jake Speight both of Midland, TX. Luke Fournier of St. Augustine, Fl. Cassie Hines and Allie Hines both of Baltimore, Md. Nephews: Gary Hines of Nashville, TN. Gene Hines of Nashville, TN. Brother in law: Jim Wilson of Coalgate, OK. Sister-in-law: Inez Hogue and husband Walter Lee of Cottonwood, OK. Preceded in Death By Parents: Floyd and Lolia Hines.Brothers: Morris and Jack Hines.
Date of Service: Friday, September 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: First Baptist Church ~ coalgate, ok. interment: Non Cemetery ~ non, ok. Officiating: Rev. Matt Smith. casketbearers: Honorary Pallbearers: Bob English, Tom Griffin, Rueben Burge, Odell Breger, Ted Hartsfield, Red Tarron , Jim Epperson, First Baptist Church Deacons.
Name: James Floyel Mowdy, age 80, a longtime Coal County resident. BORN: May 12, 1926 in Coalgate, Ok to James Albert and Eva Ellen (Yalch) Mowdy. Passed Away: September 17, 2006 at his home in Coalgate, Ok.Age: 80 years 4 months 5 days. Married: Wanda Campbell on Dec. 25, 1947 in Saticoy, CA. Education: Attended school at Sand ridge in Coal County. Occupation: he was a rancher and owned Bar M Ranch. Church Affiliation: of the Methodist faith. Survived by Wife: Wanda Mowdy of the home. Daughters: Linda Strunk and husband Guy of Coalgate, OK. Brenda Reed and husband Logan of Coalgate, OK. Sons: James G. Mowdy and wife Donna of McAlester, OK. Albert Lee Mowdy and wife Agnes of Coalgate, Ok. Sisters: Cleva Lynch of Checotah, OK. Elsie Londrith of Grapevine, TX. Grandchildren: Matt and Jennifer Strunk. Chris and Rachel Strunk. Amanda and Chris Frady. Stewart and Ashley Reed. Becky Reed. Tawya White. Audra and Thomas Tate. Nacole Mowdy. Clint Mowdy. Great Grandchildren: Shania Strunk, Makenna Strunk, Shelby Davidson, Braelynn White, Braxton White, and Savanah Reed. Preceded in Death By Parents: James Albert and Eva Ellen Mowdy.6 brothers.6 sisters.
Date of Service: PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICESPlace of Service: Cemetery:
Name: Jackie Ray Derrick, age 50, a Chickasha resident. BORN: March 19, 1956 in Lehigh, Ok to E. J. “Jeff” and Ruby Lee (Sherrod) Derrick. Passed Away: September 19, 2006 in Chickasha, OK from injuries received in an accidentAge: 50 years 6 months. Education: Attended school in Lehigh and Coalgate. Married: Jolene (Coulter) Gayle on January 3, 1977. Occupation: jackie worked as a derrick hand on oil rigs as well as a a farm hand for Irene and the late Buck Clements. he loved to fish, camp, and work on cars. He enjoyed horses and his grandchildren as well. he was a knife and gun collector and was said to be a “Jack of all trades” and master of none. survived by Wife: Jolene Derrick of Chickasha, OK. Sons: Glen Gayle and wife April of Durant, OK. Paul Gayle and wife Marcy of Chickasha, OK. Grandchildren: P. J. Gayle of Durant, OK. Jessalynn and Jake Gayle of Chickasha, OK. Glen Jr,, Gage, Clinton, and Emily Gayle of Durant, OK. Brother: Jeff Derrick and wife Susan of Hulbert, OK. Nephew/Brother: Dana Derrick of Lehigh, OK. Sister: Rosalee Johnston and husband Al of Lehigh, OK. Preceded in Death By Parents: Jeff and Ruby Derrick.Brothers: Randy and Jimmy Derrick.
Date of Service: Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.Place of Service: graveside. interment: Lehigh Cemetery ~ lehigh, ok. Officiating: Rev. Larry Creasman.assiting: Rev. Dewayne Brinlee. casket bearers: Chad Airington, Jason Airington, Chris Roberts, Bo Roberts, Kevin Roberts, Brandon McDonald. Honorary casketbearers: Joshua Creasman, Bubba Coulter, Jonathan Brinlee. Family Night will be Friday evening 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Name: Frank John Merle, age 92, a long time Coalgate resident. BORN: February 25, 1914 in Tipar, Hungary to Frank Anton and Rose (Rung) Merle. Passed Away: September 26, 2006 in Coalgate, OK.Age: 92 years 7 months 1 day. Education: Attended school at St. Michael in Chicago, IL. Married: Bette Downard on January 30, 1943 in Coalgate, Ok. Occupation: retired Butcher/meat cutter from Sonny’s Grocery in Coalgate, OK. Church Affiliation: member of the United Methodist Church and the VFW. He served in the U. S. Army. Survived by Wife: Bette Merle of the home at coalgate, ok. Daughter: Vicki Cope of Coalgate, OK. Son: John Merle and wife Marilyn of Ponca City, OK. Grandchildren: Melanie Rahrig and husband Gil. Christie Cole and husband Robby. Luke Cope and wife Sara. Jarrod Merle and wife Lacey. Garret Merle. Foster Grandson: Jacob Gallegos Great Grandchildren: Dylan Merle-Raeburn, Erin Cole, Ryan Rahrig, Zachary Cole, Lily Rahrig, and Zane Cope. Sisters: Magdalen Merle of Chicago, IL. Rose McNelis of Chicago, IL. Barbara Rose of Chicago, IL. Mary Ann Erickson of Chicago, IL. Sister-in-law: Mary Jo West of Coalgate, OK. Jane Downard of Coalgate, OK. Sue Downard of Coalgate, OK. Preceded in Death By Parents: Frank Anton and Rose Merle.Brothers: Tony\, Joe\, John\, and Bud Merle.6 Brother-in-laws.2 infant sisters.4- sister-in-laws.
Date of Service: Friday, Sept. 29, 2006 at 1100 a.m.Place of Service: United Methodist Church ~ coalgate, ok. interment: Coalgate Cemetery. Officiating: Rev. Foy Conrad.Assisting: Rev. Marilyn Merle. casketbearers: Randy McCollum, Patrick McCollum, Clay Mowdy, Steve Penney, Bob Cody, Johnnie Bellettini. Honorary casketbearers: Don Lewis, Joe Pasquali, Marty Cisco, James Stevens, Gilbert Blue, J.D. Smith, Jack Matthews, Clabber McClellan, Bill Avanzini. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO PARKINSon’s DISEASE FOUNDATION, DOWNARD & WITHERSPOON SCHOLARSHIP FUND, OR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF COALGATE. Family night will be Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
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