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The Daily Oklahoman from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • 21

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THEOKLAHOMAN NEWSOK.COM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2006 21A CELEBRATING CAMPBELL Daniel Dewayne Campbell, 56, of Bethany, OK, passed away Sept. 27, '06 of cancer. He is loved BLOUCH Mary Ann, 85, went home to be with the Lord September 27, 2006. She was born to Ralph Anna A LIFE To place a paid obituary or in memoriam, please call 475-3264 Quarry October 30, 1920. She was married July 29, 1943, in Lebanon, PA, to Cyril Blouch.

She loved her children, grandchildren survived by his son Jeffrey Deborah Campbell; grandsons, Tyler Riley; mother step-father, Jeanette HERNANDEZ Herlinda V. Hernandez, 78, went to be with our Lord on September 28, 2006 after a short illness. Her- BRUNSON Billy Max (Bill) who, as was his late wife Ann (Schumm), a friend of Bill passed away Wed. Sept. 27, 2006 at 12:10 AM at St.

Anthony Hospital. He was born Feb. 22, 1937 to Lola Maggie (Stovall) and Starling Orbry (S.O.) Brunson in Ryan, OK. He joins his late brothers Lavorne (Pat) and Ronald (Ronnie), both Air Force Veterans. He is survived by his first wife Jennetta Mae (Hodges) Brunson and their Children Billy Ray, Dar-rell Dewayne, Charles Eugene, Jimmy Dale, and Patricia Lynn (Guyer) and grandchildren Ashley Victoria, Rachael Renee and Michael Ryan.

Service will be inda was PATRICK Arthur "Dale" Patrick was born May 11, 1939 and went peacefully to Heaven's Gate on September 29, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wonderful Grandparents who raised him and his hunting partner, his Dad. Surviving him is his wife, Mary of the home, his two daughters Angela, Anita, and their families and Mary's children, Donna, Wes and their families. He is also survived by his good friend and "brother" Ken Boyer. Dale enjoyed his 35 years of experience at the Capitol where he served as a legislator and a lobbyist.

Dale's greatest legacy is his children and grandchildren, whether they were by blood or marriage. We would like to say a special thanks to Hospice, his nurse Cyndi Baker, and his chaplain Richard White. A celebration of his life will be at Church of the Servant United Methodist at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday October 4, 2006. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dale's name to Church of the Servant Building Fund, 14343 N.

McArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73142. As his grandson Connor says, "We will see you again in that Beautiful City." born January Josefina Vil- K-- 'aiea' aiu' homa City as PfHhR a loving wife, mother, H. grandmother ALBRIGHT Sally R. Albright, 90, died on September 29, 2006 at Integris Baptist Hospital, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on December 18, 1915 in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Sally has lived in Oklahoma City most of her life. She was an artist and spent 30 years at OCU, where she loved every minute taking care of her students and friends in the lunch room. Sally was also a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roland Albright; brothers, Linzel, Tino, Jesse, Bilo, John, Socorro, James Hernandez and her parents, Jose and Antonia Rodriquez Hernandez.

Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Walser of McAlester, Joe and Irene Contreras of McAlester, Jackie Ward of McAlester, Terry Joe Seaton of Harrah; sister's, Evelyn McElhaney of OKC, Ramona Quinn of McAlester, Mary Joe and Bob Doyle of OKC and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Smith Kernke. Graveside service will be held Monday, October 2, 2006, 2:00 p.m.

at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. SMITH KERNKE 1401 NW 23rd ST. Leidy; brother, Paul Campbell; many other family friends. Services will be held 10-7-06 3pm the LDS Church in Surrey Hills 12020 N. Mustang Rd 73099 LUNN SFC Jerry T.

Lunn went to be with his Lord on 9-27-06. He retired from the Military in 1992. Jerry is JONES Blanche E. Jones, born March 25. 1909, in Oklahoma City, OK, tc Elmer Jones and Lula Harris Jones.

-osJS and great dren. She is survived by 2 sons: James and wife Gail of Catoosa, David of Midwest City; 1 daughter: Janice and husband Charles of Tulsa; 7 grandchildren: Tricia, Angela, Misty, Jessica, Jayson, Jeffrey, Michael; 11 great-grandchildren: Danielle, Joshua, Nathan, Brennan, Connor, Alexander, Mason, Kaylee, Brittany, Brandon, Shaylynn; 8 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Cyril. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at St Philip Neri Catholic Church with interment at Arlington Memory Gardens.

A prayer vigil will be 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2006, at St Philip Neri Catholic Church. BILL EISENHOUR Southeast 672-1321 5005 SE 29TH STREET www. eisenhourfuneralliome co ni survived by his wife Karen; his adorable Ed- ers, three WW sons, 6 fc l-jf Sugar; his grandchil- dren, 9 great BZ3 grandchil- X-dren, and 1 daughtei JK Toni Jones and great grandmother while she maintained her strong faith in God. She is preceded in death by her parents; her two sisters, Aurora Vela and Socorro Paredes; and her great grandson, Zackary Chavez.

Herlinda was deeply loved and is survived by her husband of 62 years, Cereaco Hernandez; her children, Celia Rowe and son-in-law Ron Rowe, Nasario Hernandez, Josefina Wesley and son-in-law Danny Wesley, Susana Pate and son-in-law Dave Pate, Anita Barrera and son-in-law Raul Bar-rera, Christina Mendoza and son-in-law Catarino Mendoza, and Daniel Hernandez. She was also survived by twenty grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one brother, Luis Vela; and numerous ana nusDana Britt; his aunt Shirley; his best friend 1 grandchild. She is preceded in death by husband Bluford WEBB Gladies Alyeen Webb, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006 in Oklahoma City, Okla-BB homa. She Paul Howell; one brother, Joe and one sister, Patsy; and many other loved family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Guestbook available at A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, 10-2 at Bill Merritt Memorial Chapel. BILL MERRITT FUNERAL SERVICE Stone. Graveside services will be Monday October 2, 2006 at 3:00 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery located at 13400 N. Kelley Ave in Oklahoma City. Services are under the direction of the John M.

Ireland Funeral Home. O'DELL Woodrow O'Dell, 93, passed away Sept. 27, 2006. He was born Aug. was born January 26, 1925 14, 1913 in ureens borough, AK to Oklahoma Henry and JOHN IRELAND FUNERAL HOME 6201 NW 39th J)-w-J 789-5622 City, Oklahoma to George Au-gust and Rosa Caroline (Schneider) Ruhman.

She was united in 5 mr Lillie O'Dell. He was pre- ceded in V9, death by his jW daughter Zelma Marie 1 Smith. Woodrow MV" served in a 'Jfcj combat engi-neers unit A. the U.S MUIRHEAD Emma Cleo, funeral services will be held at the Wilmont Place Baptist Church, 6440 S. Santa Fe, Ok SHELTON Neal Allen Shelton, 63, of Oklahoma City, OK, was born to Bill R.

and Imogene (Bridges) Shelton, lahoma City, September 21, 1943, at Wichita Falls, Texas, and departed this life on vl import store, Casa de Hernandez, which prestigiously served the Hispanic community in Oklahoma City for over 30 years before closing last year. Herlinda was a very bright and beautiful woman, who with her charm and humor captivated everyone who met her. On many occasions, customers would come to their shop just to hear her tell jokes with such enchantment. She will always be remembered as "so sweet and so adorable." The Wake will be at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 4201 S.

Mckinley, Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. The funeral will also be held at St. James the Greater Catholic Church Monday, October 2, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. with interment following in Rest-haven Memory Gardens under the direction of Resfhaven Funeral Home. RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME S.W.

104TH AT WALKER 691-1661 at 10:00 a.m., Monday, Oc- tober 2, with her Pastor, Nephew, Rev. Jess McDowell X. a September 28, 2006, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 63 years and 7 WITTER Stanton Lee Witter, MD, 70, died of complications following heart surgery September 25, 2006, at jj Oklahoma Heart Hospital. He was born March jf 8, 1936 in Kansas City, MO and grew up in Okla- i homa City. He is sur- vived by his I beloved wife Mahona; his daughters Julie Holland, Kimberly Witter and Robyn Marrs all of Fay-etteville, stepchildren Adena Finch and Shane Conyer both of Oklahoma City; twelve beautiful grandchildren; also a legion of friends from all walks of life.

He was much loved. He received his B.S. from Oklahoma State University, Summa Cum Laude in 1958, MD from Oklahoma University, Cum Laude in 1961 and was Board Certified in Ophthalmology in 1967. He was in practice for 35 years, performing over 7000 surgical procedures and over 2000 laser procedures for treatment of glaucoma. He brought to Oklahoma and assembled the first argon laser, developed and published the protocol for the first successful laser treatment for glaucoma.

He retired in 2000 and enjoyed life to the fullest; an avid golfer, making golf clubs, loved wood and metal working, fast cars and most recently spent many hours making exquisite fishing lures. Stan was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend; it was a blessing to have known him. Unconventional in life, he desired to be remembered in celebration. Family and friends are invited to attend an informal gathering at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at The Cube located at 2900 North Council.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lion's Eye Bank, 3840 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. MERCER-ADAMS Great-Nephew Rev. Army during WWII. He married Eva June Hall May 11, 1940 in OKC.

Woodrow worked at Temple Johnson Floor Company for 61 years as a floor surfacer. He was a devout member of Crossings Community Church where he served as an usher. Woodrow was also a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp and the American Legion. He loved gardening, wood crafting, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Eva; grandson, James Smith and wife Krista; granddaughter, Debbie Carter and her three children; and two nieces, Ruth Colwell and Faye Skyles.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at Bill Merritt' Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. BILL MERRITT FUNERAL SERVICE 6201 NW 39th MrJ 789-5622 marriage to Bert Webb on June 9, 1945. She was an active member of New Hope Christian Church and enjoyed sewing, painting, gardening, cooking and crafts.

Gladies is survived by two sons, Randy L. Webb and wife Patsy of Moore and Jim Webb and wife Bobbie of OKC; one daughter-in-law, Patsy Webb of Yukon; four grandchildren, Traci Graham, Brenna Pen-rod, Casey Linke, and Courtney Steele; and three great grandchildren, Brezdan Penrod, Bradley Penrod, and Briley Penrod. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bert on April 18, 2006; three brothers and three sisters. The family requests memorials be made to New Hope Christian Church, 12323 S. Pennsylvania, OKC, OK 73170 or the Alzheimer's Association, 1 N.

Hudson, OKC, OK 73102. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at New Hope Christian Church with interment following in Resthaven Memory Gardens under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home. RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME S.W. 104TH AT WALKER 691-1661 HILL Justin Hill, 83, beloved father and grandfather, passed away Thurs-day, September 28, 2006 at Mercy Hospital after a yearlong battle with leukemia. He was born August 3, 1923 in Boone-ville, AR, to Carl Justin Hill and Clara Maud Elkins.

Justin served in the WARREN Alvin was born August 6, 1929 in Gilmer, Texas to William L. Warren and Velma Lucille Tress. WILLIAMS Lorine Billow was born January 6, 1927 in DeQuincy, LA to Ivan and Mary "Evelyn" Billow. Later in He passed away September 29, 2006 after a short illness. While attending Central High School he taught dancing at Kotche's Ball Room which was above Vondel L.

Smith Son Mortuaries Crematoriums Family Owned Operated Since 1957 South Chapel 6934 S. Western 634-1 439 North Chapel 13125 N. MacArthur 720-1 439 Smiths Turner 201 E. Main, Yukon 364-2633 file Evelyn met and united with McKinley Laviolette and the family moved to Oklahoma City, OK. Lorine was united in marriage to Curtis Wil Tyler McDowell officiating.

Cleo Muirhead was born June 26, 1918 and entered the Kingdom of God and Life Evermore, Friday, September 29, 2006 after a short illness. She was a long-time resident of the Butner community north of Wewoka and was currently living in Oklahoma City. She recently celebrated her 88th birthday by attending the wedding of a great-grandson in Miami, Florida, then a cruise to the Bahamas with eleven family members. Cleo was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was a member of the Wilmont Place Baptist Church in Oklahoma City.

She taught Sunday School classes for many years and was currently having Bible study in her home for family and friends. She enjoyed her family, crocheting, arts crafts, made beautiful jewelry, and was an accomplished seamstress and quilter. At one time she and a friend, Pearl Steel, made cowboy suits for a Roundup club, as well as jockey racing colors. She enjoyed music and played the piano and cello. She attended the Central State Beauty College at the age of 68 and was awarded a plaque for making the highest score ever recorded at the state level.

Cleo loved life, family and friends and still had a great sense of humor. The most important part of Cleo was her deep Christian faith and she enjoyed studying her Bible daily. She loved sharing her faith in Jesus with everyone she knew. Her parents, Pete Dessie Harjo, husband Pies, one son, Joe, a daughter-in-law, Mary Warner, one grandson Donnie, and sister, Opal Cox, preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, Jimmy Warner of Wewoka, Alex Muirhead of Norman, and Ricky and wife, Rhonda Muirhead, of Oklahoma City.

Four daughters, Deane Mosley and husband Leon of Wewoka, Carolyn Pumphrey and husband John of Oklahoma City, Linda Francis and Sam Fin-ley of Moore and Norma and husband Frankie Sanchez of Moore. 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Mattie Dillman of Wewoka and Carrie Ruth McClelland of Farmington, New Mexico, on brother-in-law and wife, Dewey Inez of Wewoka, and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. A graveside service will be in the Oakwood Cemetery at Wewoka, 2:30 p.m. fe Vondel L.

Smith Son Nr 6934 a Western 634-1439 days. Neal grew up in Temple, OK and graduated from Temple High School in 1961. He then attended Cameron College in Lawton, OK, and Central State University, Ed-mond, OK. In 1963, he was employed in the office of APCO Oil Company and in February 1966 was inducted into the U.S. Army.

He received his basic training at Fort Hood, TX and advanced training in communications at Fort Dix, N.J. In December 1966, he was deployed to Vietnam and was stationed at Quan-tri near the DMZ. He was a radio man on a team with ARVN Special Forces. Shelton achieved the rank of Sergeant in November of 1967 and was a Senior Advisor to the South Vietnamese. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with one OS Bar, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Star, and other citations for achievement.

After his discharge from the Army he returned to work at APCO as credit manager until the company moved headquarters to Michigan. In 1979 he went to work at the General Motors Plant in Oklahoma City, in the Supply Department, retiring from GM in April 2006 with 2712 years of service. He married Zane Shelton on August 20, 1987, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife of the home; his parents, Bill and Imogene Shelton of Temple, OK; 6 children, Melanie Callicoat and husband Brian of Oklahoma City, Scott Shelton and wife Ashley of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Kurt Holder and wife Betty of Lawton, OK, Brady Holder and wife Rhea of Del City, OK, Trinity Hankins of Oklahoma City, Genesis Whitmore and husband Scott of Orlando, FL; a sister, Janie Bickerstaff and husband Brian of Soufhlake, TX and a nephew, Jason Bickerstaff, also of Soufhlake; 8 Grandchildren, Veronica and Keaton Callicoat, Bren-nan and Emily Shelton, Isaac Holder, Candice Holder, Tyler and Austin Hankins; numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services to be held at Meridian Avenue Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK, Monday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Mike Murphy officiating. A Graveside will be held in the Temple Cemetery, Temple, OK, October 2 at 3:00 p.m., all services under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home, Temple, OK. The family will receive friends for visitation, Sunday, October 1, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

at Guardian West Funeral Home in Oklahoma City, OK. Chapel Hill Cemetery, Christus Gardens, lot 63, will accommodate 8, Asking $8,000 privilege Will sell 722-8627 HAHN-COOKSTREET DRAPER N. Grand at Classen 848-3744 MERCER-ADAMS www.mercer-adams.com 3926 N. Asbury, Bethany 496-4363 Army in WWII, being stationed in India, which led to a lifelong fascination with new places and new people. Justin worked in the food industry for most of his career, working for the Okla.

Restaurant Assn. beginning in 1960, and serving as Executive Director from 1965 to 1987. Lobbying was an important part of his job, and upon retirement, he continued this pursuit, establishing the Okla. Restaurant Group Self Insurance Assoc. in 1982, the first non-governmental self-insurance group in Okla.

to be approved by the Workers Comp Court. He served as Administrator of the group until 1999. In 2005, Justin resumed his career as Executive Director of the Okla. Self Insurers Assn. Everyone who knew him was touched by Justin's love of life and his exuberance in every pursuit he undertook.

His generosity of spirit and passionate devotion to his family and friends will never be forgotten. Justin was preceded in death by his wife Dortha. Survivors include sons Wayne Hill of Dallas; Ken Hill and his wife Patricia of N. Richland Hills, TX; grandsons Jacob Hill and his wife Sabrina of Fort Worth, and Jesse Hill of N. Richland Hills; and his brother, Howard Hill, of Pennsylvania.

Visitation will be Sunday from p.m. at Guardian North. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at the Village Baptist Church, 10600 N.

May, and burial will be at 5:30 p.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville, AR. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society or to the Village Baptist Church. GUARDIAN NORTH 1 1600 N. Pennsylvania 752-9292 www.guardianfuneralhome.com (405) Advantage Funeral Cremation Services BRANSTETTER CHAPEL Complete Cremation S950 the Criterion Theatre in Oklahoma City.

Later, he played the guitar and sang in a local country band all over the state where he met his wife Voncile Wilson. Al served in the Army 45th Division prior to working for Central Sales Promotions retiring after 38 years in 1991. Al enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, boating, fishing at Lake Texhoma, participating with his wife at Arts and Craft shows, summer family vacations, and most recently having fun with his wife at Isle of Capri Casino Resort in Bossier City, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife Voncile of the home, two daughters: Nedra Warren and Diane Martin of Midwest City, one son; Randell L. Warren and wife Sharon of Little Rock, Arkansas and grandchildren: Chad, Dustin and Ryan Warren of Little Rock, Arkansas, Casey Coley and Sabrina Martin of Midwest City.

PaPa will be greatly missed by Sabrina and Casey. Al was loved and will be missed by all family and friends who knew him. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 3 at Sunny Lane Cemetery. Bill Eisenhour Midwest City (405) 732-4511 2 Lots, Rose Hill Burial Park, OKC, Sec. 4, Lot 426, worth $2195 each, asking $1250 each.

940-365-9J09 or iwul J-M six global net AFFORDABLE CREMATION SERVICE Lowest Price in Oklahoma FREE LITERATURE 405-521-8777 liams, and to this union they had three sons, Curtis Donald Lee, and Vernon Ray. Lorine was employed at Randolph Drug Store on N.E. 2nd St. (now known as Deep Deuce) in the 40' 50' s. She then went to work at the "Beacon Club" on top of the 1st National Bank downtown until her retirement.

She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Lorine passed away on September 27, 2006. Both parents McKinley Evelyn and her son Vernon Ray preceded her in death. Lorine leaves to cherish her memory with two sons Curtis Williams Jr. (Christoria) and Donald Lee Williams, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, and best friends Norma Jean James and Sue Richmond and a host of other relatives.

Services will be Saturday October 7, 2006 at 11:00 am at Friendship Baptist Church, 2017 Martin Luther King Ave, OKC with Pastor Wayne Wyatt officiating. SMITH KERNKE Lane Funeral Home Cemetery lei City (405) 677-8384 Penn 752-9292 00 E. Alameda, Norman 329-9292 FOR SALE BY OWNER: Southeast 672-1321 Dentures 405-688-2500.

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