A2 - THE PERKINS JOURNAL, Thursday, June 28, 2012
Leon William Harman
1921-2012
Keith Allen MinshaU
1948-2012
Eugene Hampton
Eugene Hampton was bum
in Coyle, Oklahoma. He lived
with his parents Ralph and
Laura Hampton
and attended ele-
mentary school
in Coyle. He
later moved to
live with his
grandfather,
Erasmus Hamp-
ton of Stillwater,
Oklahoma, and
completed his
education at Washington High
School. He grew up with his
younger brother Walter and his
sisters Hazel, Reda, and Clara.
His parents relocated South
of Luther, Oklahoma where
he visited often. During his
early adult life, he had the love
and care of his uncles, George
and Herbert Hampton, and his
aunts, Eva, Irene, Lily and
Frances Hampton. He entered
the US Army and served his
country during World War 1I
through combat in the South
Pacific, and was Honorably
Discharged as the war ended.
Following his military ser-
vice, he returned to Oklahoma
and later relocated to Detroit,
Michigan to join his uncles and
aunts. He was employed at
Chrysler Motor Company, and
retired after years of success-
his last days back in Okla-
homa, just a few miles from
his birthplace.
Throughout
his residency in
Detroit, he was
an active member
of the Mt. Olive
Baptist Church,
and served as
an usher and
choir member
for many years.
Eugene was
married to Nina Smith for a
period of time. Together, they
had one son, Lawrence, who
was killed during the Viemam
Crisis. Eugene and Nina shared
in rearing Lawrence's daugh-
ter, Edith.
Eugene lived comfortably at
the Veterans' Home in Clare-
more, Oklahoma, and enjoyed
socializing with the other
residents and playing pool and
table games on occasion. Fol-
lowing an extended illness, he
made his transition on June 19,
2012 and his surviving family
members are his nephew and
caretaker, Ruben Vick and
wife, Sharon, of Owasso, Okla-
homa; granddaughter, Edith
Clark, of Detroit, Michigan;
beloved sister, Clara, and her
husband, Calvin Vick, of Still-
water, Oklahoma; and a host of
Leon William Harman,
while being surrounded by
his loving family, went to
be with God
on June 22,
2012. His pres-
ence blessed
his family and
others for 91
years. Services
have been
entrusted to the
care of Palmer
Marler Funeral
Home of Stillwater and public
visitation will be held from
6:00 to 8:00pro on Tuesday,
June 26th at Prince of Peace
Lutheran Church, 2800
Turner Rd, Ponca City, OK.
A Celebration of Life Service
will be held on Wednesday,
June 27th at 10:00am at
First Lutheran Church, 1101
N. 4th St Ponca City, OK.
This celebration will be fol-
lowed by a graveside service
at Resthaven Memorial p~-v
Cemetery.
Leon was bum April 25,
1921 to Joseph and Essie
Harman in Cashion, OK.
He attended Cashion High
School graduating in 1939.
He completed an Accounting
degree from Hills Business
Schoolin 1941. InMay 1942
their lives. He considered
it an honor and privilege to
take them to and from school
each day. He
loved to attend
each sporting
event that he
could. While
in attendance
he even loved
to put in his
two cents to the
umpires. His
favorite sports
were football, baseball,
basketball, and softball. He
enjoyed coaching girl's soft-
ball throughout the years. He
was a very big supporter of
various band organizations
as well.
He loved camping and trav-
eling with his children and
grandchildren. His favorite
trip was to Germany in 1987
to see his grandson Ronnie
who was stationed there with
recent passion was from the
farm. He enjoyed long
Sunday drives to go watch
the harvest workers. He
loved to ride the combine
for hours on end. He also
enjoyed helping drive the
wheat trucks during har-
vest and feeding the baby
Keith Allen Minshall, 63,
Stillwater, passed from this
life Saturday, June 23, 2012
at his home.
Keith was born
in Tryon Octo-
ber 6, 1948 to
Clyde and Hazel
Minshall. Keith
grew up in the
Tryon and Still-
water area. He
graduated from
Stillwater High
School. Keith and Sally Ann
were united in marriage July
14, 1984 in Tryon, Oklahoma.
Services were held at 10:00
A.M. Wednesday June 27,
2012 at the Christian Union
Church in Tryon, Oklahoma.
Burial followed in the Tryon
Cemetery. Keith owned and
operated the Minshall Con-
struction Company. Keith
enjoyed the great outdoors.
He loved hunting deer, float-
'-'e, t ~-~ ~Jao x"i ver with his sons
and their boys, and cooking ribs
with the family. Keith was all
about family and work.
He is survived by his wife
Sally Ann of the home, Chil-
dren: Shane and Dawn of
Stillwater. Blake and Heather
of Tulsa. Tony
and Nickie of
Stillwater. Staci
and Aaron of
Tuttle. Wayne
of Tulsa. Broth-
ers and Sisters,
Darrell Minshall
of Monett Mo.
Larry Pritchard
of Stillwater.
Lori Butler of Stillwater.
Denice and J.D. Roberts of
Monett,Mo. Danny and Julie
of Glencoe. Grandchildren
Korbin, Jordan,Ryan,Kylie,
Hannah, Ayden, Drue, Taylon,
Kaitlyn, Leah and Aison, One
Great Grandchild: Greyson.
Keith was preceded in death
by his parents.
Contributions can be made
to Family Care Hospice, in
care of Palmer Marler Funeral
Home. 5106 N. Washington
Stillwater, Oklahoma. Ser-
vices were entrusted to the
Palmer Marler Funeral Home
of Stillwater.
Marleta (Campbell) Ramsey
Marleta (Campbell) Ramsey, and other coaches.
he joined the U.S. Air Force calves. 84, passed away peacefully at She is precededin death by her ~",
and was stationed in San Leon is survived by his herhomeonJune23,2012.Her parents, husband, two brothers, :
Bemadino, CA. He received wife Kathern of the home, funeral service brother-in-law, ~i
his honorable discharge in five daughters, & their fami- was at 10:00 a.m. sisters-in-law, -
May 1943 and relocated to lies. His daughters include on Wednesday, and nephew. :
Oklahoma City, OK. On Delores & Earl Shortridge, June 27, 2012 at She is survived
November 28, 1943 he was Kathleen & Pete Hopkins, Strode Funeral by her daughter, ,~
ful service. Eugene returned devoted nieces and nephews united in marriage to Mary Sandra Foster, Brenda & Home Chapel in Cheryl Ramsey,
to Oklahoma often, and lived residing in Oklahoma, Texas, Kathern Huntleman at her Shawn Lewis, & Linda &Stillwater, OK. and husband, '
in Oklahoma for brief periods. NewMexico, Louisiana, Utah, parent's home in Cashion, RogerKelle. Grandchildren Interment was at Christopher
While living in Stillwater, he Mississippi andlllinois. OK. He was employed byinclude James Shortridge & Sunset Memorial D. Szlichta;
became a member of Mt. Zion His funeral service will be R.D. Cravens in Oklahoma Heather Altman & family; Gardens. Strode granddaughter, ,
Missionary Baptist Church and held at 11:00 a.m. on Tues- City until 1956 when he Lynette & Greg Humphreys Funeral Home Jennifer Meyer ,
servedontheusherboardashis day, June 26, 2012 at Mt. Zion and his family relo ated to& family; Tonya & Kevin was in charge of arrange- Hanson, and husband, Jason;
health allowed. Missionary:Baptist Church in Ponca City, OK. Hd~c~ntin' Prosch & family; Katiements, three great grandchildren, Jack,
He loved his home state and Stillwater, Oklahoma. Inter- ued his profession~eerPalmer & family; Ronnie & She was bum and raised in Jaylee, and Jett Hanson; nieces, ,
maintained close ties with his iment~;will follow at Sunset with Conoco Oil c0~i~y. Lavonna Hopkins & family; Davenport, OK to Troy and Carla Campbell of Sfillwater,
Leon worked for Conoco Oil KaLyn & Danny Burris &Hazel Campbell. She married and Melissa Atkinson, and ='
until he retired on January 1, family; Brent & Kari Hop- Clyde Ramsey on March 15, husband, Lance; and nephews,
1981. kins & family; Shasta & 1947. Gary, Dale, and Randy Camp-
Upon retirement, LeonAdam Belty & family; Kyle There was never a St. Lo~s bell, and Mike James.
enjoyed many various & C hr!~sti Foster & family; !Cardinals gme she djdnt The family th~DrlTodd"
activities. He served on the Jason~& T,~rna Fosktejr &i want to watc~OSUsport- Greeri mld:hi~staff, Judith ~.~
Conoco Credit Union Loan family;Sara & Casey Smith ing event she didn't Want to KarmunHospiceandthe:won-;~ ~
Board. He was a member& family; Shane Lewis; attend, or a bridge table where derful caregivers she ~ hadi'~
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of Prince of Peace Lutheran Heather & Jason Peck; Josh she didn't want to play. She over the last two months. ,
Church where he served as & Sarah Kelle & family; worked for Freeman Dilbeck. Condolences may be ,m
a treasurer for several years. Jared & Ashley Kelle. Marleta had her dream job at emailed and an online .~-
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community by deliveringm ll~tff flowers, memonal working for Tommy Chesbro www.strodefh.com.
bakery items to various non- cont~ti~tions be made to
profit organizations. Prince Of Peace Lutheran ~'
The Lord blessed Leon was Church, 2800 Turner Rd,
blessed with 5 wonderful Ponca City, OK 74604.
daughters, 15grandchildren, Condolences may be
24 great-grandchildren (soon sent to the family via
to be 25), and 2 great-great- an online guestbook at
grandchildren. He absolutely www.pmcfh.com or on face-
adored each and every one of book at www.facebook.com/
them. He was very active in pmcfh
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Oklahoma roots. Family and Memorial Gardens. Strode
friends grew to anticipate his Funeral Home is in charge of
annual visits, and the excite- arrangements.
ment of his stories about life The family requests that those
in the big city of Detroit. His wishing to do so may make
remm visits were filled with donations to the Claremore,
family events, reunions, and Oklahoma Veterans Home,
memories of his youthfifl days P.O. Box 988, Claremore,
as a football hero at Wash- OK 74018 in the name of
ington High School. While Veteran Eugene Hampton.
in Michigan, Eugene lived in Condolences may be
close proximity to his aunts and emailed and an online obitu-
uncles, all of whom preceded ary may be viewed by visiting
him in death. Eugene spent www.strodefh.com.
Lorena Smallwood
1947-2012
and Jerri Branson.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Clifford Smallwood;
two sons, Craig
Harris, and his
wife, LauriLyn,
of Stillwater, and
Clifford James
Smallwood, of
Stillwater; one
daughter, Tamie
Miller, and her
husband, Steve,
of Perry ;and two
stepsons, Wade and Darren
Smallwood, both of Oklahoma
City. She is also survived by
seven grandchildren, Justin
Crispin, Blake Crispin, Nick
Hams, Chris Harris, Rylee
Miller, Jacob Miller, and Amy
Lagnese; two great grand-
children, Wyatt Crispin and
Blake Crispin; one brother,
Gene Boyce, and wife, Jennie,
of Stillwater; and two sisters,
Joann Austell, and husband,
Jim, of Stillwater, and Lavena
Young, and husband, Jerry, of
Stillwater.
Condolence may be emailed
and an online obituary
may be viewed by visiting
www.strodefh.com.
Lorena Smallwood, 65,
passed away on June 23, 2012
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Her funeral ser-
vices willbe at 11:
00 a.m. Thursday,
June 28, 2012
at the Calvary
Assembly of
God Church in
Stillwater, Okla-
homa. Interment
will follow at
Sunset Memorial
Gardens. Pastor Rusty Rhoads
will be officiating. Strode
Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
She was bom on January 4,
1947 to Harry Boyce and Susan
Wood Boyce in Stillwater,
Oklahoma. She married Clifford
Smallwood on August 10, 1990
in Miami, Oklahoma.
She attended Morrison Public
Schools and the Oklahoma
Beauty Academy in Stillwater.
Lorena worked as a beautidan.
She liked to garden, as well as
canning, and she was a master
fretworker.
She is preceded in death by
her parents; three sisters, Hellen
Homberger, Carolyn Godfreed
Jerry Dunning
1942-2012
Jerry Dunning, 69, died Home was in charge of
on June 19, 2012 in Carney, arrangements. He was born
Oklahoma. His memo- September 19, 1942 to Lester
rial service was at 10:30 Jackson Dunning and Eunice
a.m. on Saturday, June 23, Marie Dunning in Poplar
2012 at the Strode Funeral Bluff, Missouri. He leaves
Home Chapel in Stillwater, behind many loving family
Oklahoma. Strode Funeral members and friends.
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