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THEOKLAHOMAN NEWSOK.COM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2007 21A FITZGERALD Frieda Mae (Crisp) Fitzgerald was born in Britton, OK on Dec. 7, HART Donald L. Hart, 92, passed away on September 14, 2007. He was born in Paragoul, Arkansas, on PHILLIPS Funeral services for John M. Phillips will be held 1 1 AM Tuesday, September 18, 2007, in the TURPIN Eudell Coody Turpin, loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away after a long CELEBRATING A LIFE To place a paid obituary or in memoriam, please call 475-3264 1930, and departed this life at In- illness, on "1' September October 11, 1914.

He spent most of his adult life in Oklahoma 1 13, 2007, at tegris Southwest Hospital on Sept. 10, 2007. Frieda was the well-known and amazing voice on the telephone for Thompson, Ball and Associates, Inc. Earl M. lem-ple Memorial Chapel under the direction of Temple Sons Funeral Directors, Inc.

He was a former reporter for the Black Dispatch Publishing Co the age of 84. She was born on August 27, 1923, to Raymond D. and Cora Carson Coody, at Romance, Arkansas cal Survey as an Engine i Technician. His wife, Co Sarah Spigener Sept. 19, 1904 Nov.

5, 2005 Willie O. Spigener Sept. 16, 1904 July 1, 1976 We are often sad and lonely because voices we loved are still, Two places are vacant in our hearts which never can be filled. and a salesman for the Phipps Appliance Center. He retired after 30 years of service from Tinker AFB and was a lifetime member of the Numismatic Association.

He is survived by his daughter, Flechia D. Phillips and two nieces, Gwen Sykes of Tucson, AZ and Lola McLaurian of Wichita, KS. rene Hart, preceded him in death in 2004. His close relatives include his son, Don Hart, Jr. and his wife, Ann of Oklahoma City; granddaughters, Kim Falk and husband, Mark of Oklahoma City and Kay Mafhias of Wichita, Kansas; two great granddaughters, Kiley and Kori Adcock of Oklahoma City; and great grandson, Nick Mathias of Wichita, Kansas.

Other than his intense interest in his immediate family, he was a devoted golfer all his life, spending many happy hours on the golf courses. He was always a very quiet and gentle man and will be greatly missed by his family and those who knew him well. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at Memorial Park Cemetery. SMITH KERNKE 1401 NW 23rd ST.

WALDRON Funeral service for Helene Wal-dron, 87, longtime Chickasha area resident, will be held 1:30 pm, Tuesday, September 18, 2007, in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home. The family will receive friends p.m., Sunday, September 16, 2007, at Sevier Funeral Home. Helene Waldron was born April 7, 1920, in Tabler, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Woodard and Annie Louella (McMasters) Bruntand, died September 14, 2007, in Norman, Oklahoma. Helene was born and raised in the Tabler area. She married George Waldron, July 3, 1937, in Anadarko, Oklahoma.

They raised their children in Tabler and also owned and operated Waldron' Gas and Grocery Store for 54 years. After her husband's death and her illness, she moved to Heartland Plaza in Moore, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by husband, George Waldron; parents; sisters, Thelma Nance, Edith Orr, Pauline Brunt, and Corene Black; grandsons, Steve Waldron and Rodney Waldron. Survivors include 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Sue Waldron of Midland, Texas, Gale and Verna Waldron of Oklahoma City, Gary and LaVonda Waldron of Oklahoma City; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sonja and Leroy Scott of Tuttle, Diane and Ed Faulkner of Oklahoma City; 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Hazel Taylor. Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

WORRILOW Geogeilein (Georgia) Worrilow, passed from this life on 9-12-2007, at the age of 88 years. She was for twenty years. Her pronunciation of the firm name was so unique that people would call the firm just to hear and try to copy her greeting. After retiring from the firm in the early 1970' she enjoyed working in her yard and took special pride in her beautiful backyard pond and her fish. She was also an avid hockey fan and a season ticket holder and loyal fan of the Oklahoma City Blazers for many years.

Frieda enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays (especially Christmas) and always made pumpkin bread and Rocky Road fudge for all her neighbors and friends. Her greatest joy was giving to family, friends and acquaintances. Frieda was preceded in death by her husband, H. Douglas Fitzgerald; her daughter, Gay-nell (Susie) Jipson; her mother, Hazel Hadley; her sister, Charlotte Bassett; and nephews, Timothy Garen and Lindy Fuller. She is survived by a grandson, Mike Jipson; sister Carol Fuller and brother Jerry Crisp; four nephews and their families and a multitude of friends.

At Frieda's request, no services will be held. Her favorite charity was the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and would be an appropriate choice for anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in her name. born in Oklahoma City on 4-11-1919 and was the last surviving child born to George W. Adams and Alice Rebecca (Rice) Adams. She had lived in Oklahoma After graduating from Whitehaven High School, Memphis, Tennessee, she studied at Belmont University (Nashville, TN) and Judson College (Marion, AL) majoring in Religious Studies and Library Science.

Eudell was a medical librarian. She retired from the Mary Meeks School of Nursing, Abilene, Texas. In addition, she was a trained genealogist tracing the lineage for family members and friends. She was the co-author of two books: A History of the First Baptist Church. Gilroy, California The First Fifty Years and "The Rock A Brief History of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Gravel Hill (White County) Arkansas.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Edmond, Oklahoma.In 1944, she married her childhood sweetheart, Dr. Calvin C. Turpin, who became a Baptist Minister and a Professor of Religion. She is survived by her husband of 64 years and her daughter, Susan Turpin Jones and her husband, Dennis Jones of Carmel, California; and son, John T. Turpin and his wife, Tandy Turpin of Edmond, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Dr.

Dennise Jones Stewart, Kelly Jones Barrett, Ethan Turpin, and Colin Turpin; sister-in-law, Naomi Manning Turpin; and foster brother-in-law, Walt Dill. She was predeceased by her mother and father; brothers-in-law, Nathan and Ulysses Turpin; and foster sister-in-law, Ellen Yeargain Dill. Memorial Services are pending to be followed by Inurnment at the Romance, Arkansas, Cemetery. Matthews Funeral Home fet Edmonds locally owned "T601 S. Kelly 405-341-2787 www.

www. Iegacy.com KENYON Charlotte Ruth Kenyon passed away September 13, 2007. She was born August 9, 1952, in the town In Loving Memory of Joseph Chambers Joe, it's only been a year since you left us, and went to heaven. Our lives were shattered! Life is so very hard without you. I hope you can still feel our love.

Joe, you will never be forgotten. We love and miss you so very much. You will be loved for Eternity. Your loving family of Picayune, MS. She lived and worked in Oklahoma City all of her adult life.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Charles Thomas KRETLOW The funeral service for Louis "Lou" Henry Kretlow of Enid will be held Monday, September 17, 2007 at 1:00 at the pm Dewayne Norvell Feb 20, 1947 Sept.16, 1999 Just wanted to say thanks for all the "building" you accomplished while you were with us. It seemed you left too soon, but God knows what's best. Thanks for the memories. See you on the other side. Rest in peace my friend.

JOHNSON Robert Marlin Johnson, January 4, 1931 to September 13, 2007, where he was received into the I i arms of his I loving Sav- ior, Jesus Christ. Robert was born in Van First Presbyterian Church, Enid, OK. Rev. Pat Hoerth will officiate. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Odom. She is survived by her parents, Charles E. and Molly Odom; her daughter, Ashley Hanna and her husband Taylor; two grandchildren, Caitlyn and Abigail Hanna; and niece, Elizabeth Cheney. She will be much missed by her family and many friends. Services for Charlotte will be at the Village Baptist Church, Tuesday, September 18 at Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 7800 NW Expressway.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), 825 NE 13th, Okla. City, OK 73104. GUARDIAN NORTH 1 1600 N. Pennsylvania 752-9292 www.guardianfiineralhome.com WORK Dorothy Duffy Work passed peacefully at her home in Oklahoma City on September 13, 2007. Buren, Arkansas, and lived there until he was 10 years old, when his family Cherished wife of James E.

Work, adored mother of SCHUELEIN Frances Jeanne (Hill) Schuelein of Miami, Oklahoma, died Friday, September 14, 2007 at her home following a David Calvert June 1, 1954 Sept. 16, 2005 A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the best. Our lives were changed forever that day God called you home. Our hearts are still hurting and empty.

We love you and miss you so much. Caren, Michael, Lisa, Dakotah, Chris, AJ, Cara ttb short illness. W. She was 76. ff i Sbl She was born BH February 12, wm 1931 to g.r.

"Bob" and Alice Lor- raine (DeLo- zier) Hill in City all of her life, except for a short period of time when she lived in Hawaii with her husband Pete, who was serving there in the U.S. Navy. Georgeilein was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Benjamin "Pete" Worrilow; son-in-law, Bill Morgan, and her beloved granddaughter, Susan Morgan Pope. She is survived by her four children: daughter, Dea-tron (Dee) Morgan, mother of the late Susan Morgan Pope, and her sons, Trent Preston Pope and Nicholas Morgan Pope, and Bill Morgan, Jr. and wife Tammie of Oklahoma City, and their children, Morgan Paige Morgan and Lauren Ashley Morgan; son, Ronald Leon Jones and wife Paula of Edmond, and their children Darren Jones and wife Susan of Yukon, Brian Jones and wife Ann of Edmond, and Lisa (Jones) Smith and husband David of Edmond; son, Robert Pete Worrilow and his wife Karen of Mustang, and their children, Stacie (Worrilow) West and husband Matt of Bethany, Michael Pete Worrilow, and Rebecca Worrilow of Oklahoma City; and son, Patrick Worrilow and wife Bonnie of Blanchard and daughter, Dee Dee; 9 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; numerous friends; and, of course, her beloved pet, Fannie.

Georgeilein worked all of her life in the beauty business, starting as a shampoo girl at age 15 in a small shop at Main and Broadway, getting her beauticians license and working as a beauty operator (as they were called in those days) and later as a manicurist. She was still doing manicures at the age of 88. She loved her customers and friends in the business. She was the longest tenured employee at Shepherd Mall before it became offices, and was once written in The Okla-homan as "Miss Shepherd Mall," because of the many years she had worked there at the Shepherd Mall Style Shop. She loved making cookies for her family and friends.

All of her doctors got cookies, her dentist got cookies, and even the firemen, who would from time to time have to help her up after a fall, got cookies. Everyone got cookies, whether they wanted them or not. "She loved to give" and would share anything she had with her family and friends. She loved the Andy Griffith Show (her favorite character was Barney Fife), Becker, Mama's Family, and the cooking shows. Due to her advancing age, she couldn't get around as much as she used to, so she watched TV and listened to Big Band Music, especially Glenn Miller.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 17, 2007, at Bill Merritt' Memorial Chapel, followed by a short service at the cemetery. We will then return to the funeral home for a reception in her honor. Her family requests you join them for food and beverage and share your many memories and stories about their mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. BILL MERRITT FUNERAL SERVICE 3S 6201 NW 39th 789-5622 Sapulpa, Ok- moved to Southern California, where he spent the next 50 years of his life.

While at Montebello High School, he met Betty Ryser and they married on February 19th, 1949. Bob and Betty have a daughter, Shirley Hatcher, and son, Timothy Johnson. Robert moved to Oklahoma City to be by his children and grandchildren in 1991, where he continued with his expertise in Shoe Machinery sales and service. Robert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty, daughter Shirley Hatcher and husband Keith, grandchildren James Alexander, Michele McDonald, Brian Alexander, and Justin Hatcher; son, Timothy Johnson and wife Faith, grandchildren Zachary Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Casey Johnson, Natalie Eakle, Timothy Johnson, Paul Johnson, Andrew 'Duke' Johnson. Great-grandchildren, Tyler Johnson, Rowan Alexander, Connor McDonald, Sophia and Olivia Eakle.

Robert is also survived by nephews Don and Jerry Bailey and their families, and Garry Chronister and family, sister-in-law Margie Ryser and family, second cousin Jay Stanfield and son Rodger. He is also survived by a host of cousins, family and friends that will miss him. Funeral will be held at Grace Covenant Church, NW 55th and Lynn, Oklahoma City at 10:00 A.M., Monday, September 17, 2007 CREMATION SOCIETY 1 145 W. Britton Rd. 843-3345 a a Frances Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

Lou was born in Apache, OK, June 27, 1921, to Col Sidney P. and Bertha (Beall) Kretlow and died September 12, 2007 in Enid, OK. He left the University of Oklahoma in 1942 and spent the next three years in military service. In 1945 he played for the Enid Eni-dairs semi-pro team and won the outstanding pitcher trophy at the National Baseball Congress tournament in Wichita, Kansas. Kretlow tossed a no-hitter in the 1945 NBC classic in which his team won the national championship.

Kretlow received a $35,000 bonus to sign with the Tigers in early 1946. After spending a season and a half in the minors, he played 10 major league seasons for the Detroit Tigers in 1946, 1948-1949; St. Louis Browns, 1950 and 1953; Chicago White Sox from 1950-1953; Baltimore Orioles from 1954 1955; and the Kansas City Athletics in 1956. After his retirement, Kretlow became a golf pro in Oklahoma and owned an oil company in Enid. He is survived by his wife, June of the home; daughters Diana Lou Krout of Tulsa, OK, Jonetta Coleen Hanson of Santa Ynez, CA, and Karen Sue Harris of Miami, OK; 8 grandchildren and three great -grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, and grandson, Kyle Krout. Memorials may be made to the Lou Kretlow Endowment Fund to sponsor programs for girls and boys, 18 and under, to participate in organized golf and baseball programs. This also includes the Enid American Legion Baseball Program. Please send contributions to Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home, Box 3501, Enid, OK 73702. Condolences may be emailed to the family at: ladusauevans suddenlinkmail.com Cindy Work Abell of Aus- mm tM tin' Texas sffc jfl and Kelly A Work and 7 11 Tom Work of I Oklahoma City; and beloved mother-in-law of Greg Abell of Austin, Texas and Janis Powers of Oklahoma City.

She was the very devoted and beloved grandmother of four grandchildren, Kel-ley and Andrew Abell, and Michael and Elizabeth Work. She is also survived by her devoted sister, Virginia Edgington and her husband Jim Edgington, and by Virginia's children and their families: Dian and Leon Williams and their daughters, Kristianne Anfhon and Kori Reed; Dan and Timmye Don-nell and their daughters, Taylor and Dannye; Dave and Cammie Donnell and their children, Allie and Austin Donnell and Linley Smith; and Debbie and Terry Brownrigg and their sons, Bray and Coby. She was predeceased by her beloved brother-in-law, Albert M. Donnell. Born in Ponca City, Oklahoma to local attorney and Oklahoma legislator, Charles B.

Duffy and Vala Solf Duffy on May 25, 1928. Dorothy graduated from Ponca High School in 1946 and followed her parents' footsteps to the University of Oklahoma. There she pledged Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, was chosen as OU Engineering Queen, and was a proud cheerleader with the University of Okla. Cheerleading Squad during coach Bud Wilkinson's tenure. She graduated with a BFA in 1950 and continued her lifelong love of the University of Oklahoma and Sooner football.

She and Jim were married on September 2, 1950, and they recently celebrated their 57fh wedding anniversary. She found many friends through her sixty-one year membership in Kappa Alpha Theta and fifty-one years with Chapter EH PEO. Dorothy cherished every opportunity to be with family and friends, and shared countless happy times with them. Especially close to her heart have been the wonderful holiday celebrations and memories of golden weekends and summers at Grand Lake. Dorothy' deep love of family and friends and their love in return will ensure that she lives on in their hearts.

Deeply religious, she was a lifelong member of the 1st Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts, and a founding member of the 1st Church of Christ, Scientist, Nichols Hills Adrian Lee Rodriguez Sept. 16, 1990 April 22, 2005 Your family holds your hand for awhile in your heart forever. Happy 17th Birthday Adrian. With all our love, Your Family MERCER-ADAMS 3925 KburyBetharafS C495-4 Spaces in Resthaven Cemetery, Selling for $1 735. Including fees Call 831-0885 SMITH KERNKE WISE L.B.

"Tom" Wise, age 80, passed away 9132007 at his home in Warr Acres. He was born 62 1 927, in fc' Nona, TX, to Thomas Porter and Lucy Jane (Shaw) KS A Wise. Tom LUSTER Walter Leslie Luster was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 28, 1930, to Walter L. Luster Sr. Jeanne moved with her family to Miami in 1941.

She graduated from Miami High School in 1943 and attended Northeastern Oklahoma where she was the 1949 Viking Queen. She married William M. "Bill" Schuelein on June 4, 1949. They celebrated their 58th anniversary earlier this year. Frances was active in Miami community life.

She served as President of the Jaycee Jaynes and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was a loving, supportive and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, and took great pride in the accomplishments of her family and others. She was a constant source of strength and support for her husband who served for 10 years as the Ottawa County Sheriff, and 20 years in the Oklahoma State Senate. A life-long sports fan, she loved the New York Yankees and Oklahoma Sooners. She was an avid bowler, competing in several national tournaments and was the Individual All-Events Scratch champion of the Miami City tournament in 1964.

She also loved playing bridge, watching horseracing and spending time at Grand Lake. Frances was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: Her husband, Bill Schuelein of the home; 1 son, Jim Schuelein of Oklahoma City, OK; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and John Wal-stad of Edmond, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Cindy Hill of Norman, OK; 2 granddaughters, Whitney and Chelsey Walstad of Norman, OK; 1 niece, Leighan Gearhart of Broken Arrow, OK; 1 nephew, Steve Hill of Muskogee, OK; as well as great-nephews, Conner and Harrison Gearhart of Broken Arrow, OK. The family thanks Regency Hospice for their extraordinary care and compassion during Frances' illness. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at 2:00 p.m.

at the First Presbyterian Church, 1425 NE Veterans Blvd. in Miami, officiated by Dr. Helen Hutchison. Burial will be in G.A.R Cemetery of Miami. Pallbearers will be Gary Gilstrap, Les Farris, Dave Charloe, Rob Kimbrough, Bob Cullison and Ted Fisher.

The family requests memorial donations be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NW 13th, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Arrangements are under the direction of the Midtown Tulsa Funeral Home and the Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. u.a. iNavy 1. during WWII $2000 each.

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No one could ever replace you. Love, Kafhy "Locally Owned Sn ITTON RD. 843-3345 Space. Tom was a 32nd Degree Mason of Scottish Rite with Lodge 512. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Helen Strong and Betty McMillian; and 2 children, Lance Wise and Brenda Stephens.

Tom is survived by his wife, Gladys Wise; 2 children, Steve Wise and wife, Cindy and Johnny Wise; 2 step-children, Trammel Rushing and wife, Susan and Sandy Rushing and wife, Carla; brother, Edward "Eddie" Wise; sister, Ann Cole and husband Jim; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of other loved family and friends. Special thanks to Tom's loving nieces, Kim Finley and Sherry Sas-sano, for their tender care. Services will be held at 2:30 PM, Monday, 91707, at Bill Merritt Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. BILL MERRITT FUNERAL SERVICE 6201 NW 39th KrJ 789-5622 ceded him in death.

Walter is survived by Mary, Cassandra, Deloris Luster of Carson City; one sister, Doris Mukes (Vernon); one brother, Maurice Luster, both of Spencer. Special cousins, Mae Davis of Oklahoma City, OK, Venita Jones of Edmond, OK, and Thelma Jones of Amarillo, Texas. Walter is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Services will be held Monday, September 17, 2007 at 11:00 AM, at Saint Luke Baptist Church 10001 NE 50th Spencer, OK. Friends and loved ones may pay their respect on Sunday, Sept.

16, 2007 at 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Services will be under the direction of Pollard Funeral Homes, Inc. POLLARD FUNERAL HOMES 2626 North Post Road Oklahoma City, OK 73141 405-769-6719 of Directors for many years, as an expression of her love of God, in whose arms she is enfolded. Services celebrating her life will be held at Guardian North Funeral Home, located at 11600 N. Pennsylvania Avenue at on Monday, September 17, 2007.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the University of Oklahoma Foundation, 100 Timberdell Road, Norman, Oklahoma 70319. GUARDIAN NORTH 11600 N. Pennsylvania 752-9292 www.guardianfuneralhome.com Sleepless Nights? You may qualify for a research study. Call if you are between the age of 65-85. Pahl Pharmaceutical Research 405-525-6500.