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Roy James Lewis

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Timothy Dean Nelson II

Roy James Lewis was born January 18, 1927 in Porum, OK to Ben F. and Velma (Branch) Lewis. He passed from this life Friday, March 2, 2012 in Tulsa at the age of 85. He was reared in Hartford, AR, where he graduated Valedictorian and was President of the Class of 1944. He earned degrees from Arkansas Polytechnic University, where he was President of the Class of 1955, and from the University of Tulsa. He served in the United Sates Navy during World War II. Roy was an active member of Boston Avenue Methodist Church. He was Past President of the Rotary Club of Tulsa, Tulsa Area Chapter of Freedoms Foundation, Tulsa Education Association and Tulsa Metropolitan Retired Educators Association. Roy was a member of the Hartford Masonic Lodge, Tulsa Scottish Rite Consistory 33* where he served as President of the Tulsa Scottish Rite Charitable and Educational Foundation, and the Akdar Shrine. Roy was named recipient of the Scottish Rite Grand Cross award in 2011. Since 1957, Roy served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Oklahoma Educational Memorial Trust Foundation which has granted more than $2.3 million in college scholarships to graduates of Tulsa Public Schools. He was recipi8462279 0306 Spencer0306.jpg Floral Haven

ent of the Freedoms Foundation American Educators Medal while serving as Principal of Will Rogers High School. Roy was named American Business Women’s Association Boss of the Year in 1983. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Thomas David and Bernard Paul Lewis; two nephews, James and Donald Lewis. He is survived by two nephews, Larry Lewis and his wife, Margaret of Duncanville, TX, Michael Lewis and his wife, Teresa of Midlothian, TX; and special friend, Dr. Gwen Humphrey of Tulsa. The family will receive friends 5 – 7:00 pm Tuesday at Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at Boston Avenue Methodist Church. Graveside committal will be 1:00 pm Thursday at Hartford Cemetery, Hartford, AR. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in Roy’s memory to the Oklahoma Educational Memorial Trust Foundation, PO Box 470208, Tulsa, OK 74147 or Boston Avenue Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 1301 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Ninde Funeral Directors, Brookside Chapel 918-742-5556 www.ninde.com

Charles Dwayne "Chuck" Spencer

Timothy Dean Nelson II, 35, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 2, 2012 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 1996 he joined the military. He served full time in the Army National Guard until 2009 when he transferred to the US Army Reserve. Tim served his country faithfully in Katrina, Bosnia and Afghanistan. He earned multiple awards during his service. Funeral services will be held at Strode Funeral Home Chapel in 8461529 0306 Morris0306.jpg none

Stillwater, Oklahoma with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater alongside his Granddad. Military Honors will be received. Viewing will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Strode Funeral Home in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com

Susan Danette Morris

Our beloved Susan Morris which won many awards in westwas taken away by cancer Monern pleasure shows at the regionday, February 27. Susan Danette al level and placed in nationals. Guagliardo Morris was born in Susan is survived by her husband Tulsa, 1952. She graduated from Dennis, son Sam, parents Nick Will Rogers High School and and Georgia Guagliardo, siblings, Northeastern State University, Vickie, Nicholas, Connie, and cum laude. Prior to her teachAnn, nieces Le Ann and Margaret, ing career, she was the first feand In Laws Judy, David, Steve male produce manager of Tulsa and Gary. Memorial will be SaturSafeway stores. Susan delighted day, March 10, 11 am at Serenity, in sharing her domestic animals, 4170 E Admiral Place. In lieu of nature, reading and poetry with flowers memorial donations may her students. She was an avid soccer and be sent to Street Cats, Inc. 6520 E 60th S band mom. Until her illness she bred paint 74145 or American Cancer Society, 4110 S. horses and was especially proud of one foal 100th East Ave. 74146. SerenityTulsa.com

April 8, 1946 - March 2, 2012 Chuck was born April 8, 1946 to Charles Junior and Pearl (Hutson) Spencer, at St. John’s Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Tulsa Public Schools graduating from Will Rogers High School in 1964. After graduating high school, Chuck entered the United States Air Force (USAF) serving his Country proudly for four (4) years, being stationed in Alaska and Germany. After returning from the service he was employed by American Airlines until retirement. Chuck was a man of many interests and hobbies. No matter what he became involved in, he always jumped in with both feet and went full throttle to learn and accomplish his goals. In his younger years he spent many hours hunting and fishing with his Dad, and twin brother Wayne, and continued to do so teaching his son, Wes. If Chuck was outdoors he was happy. Chuck was a modern day Cowboy, loving the freedom of living in the country, spending many hours learning to ride, train, and traveling to shows with his cutting horses winning many ribbons, and trophies. He 8462009 0306 Kerr0306.jpg Hayhurst Funeral Home

had an infectious belly laugh, a great sense of humor, a huge smile, loved a good practical joke, and never met a stranger. He loved riding his motorcycle with best friend John McGuire and making memories on the open road. However, his latest adventure was raising Border Collies, and competing in herding competitions, but also learning to play the guitar. Chuck was a man of God and at times was known to preach a sermon or two. Chuck leaves behind one son Charles Wesley Wes Spencer and wife Kristen, one grandson, Charles Hayden Spencer, his twin brother, Charles Wayne Spencer, as well as older brother, Jim and two sisters, Saundra and Joyce. Chuck came from a large family including many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, as well as many good friends he considered to be family. Chuck touched, and was a part of many lives. He will be missed by all that knew him, but his memory will remain forever. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 12:30 at Floral Haven Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.floralhaven.com

James "Jim" David Kerr

James “Jim” David Kerr was born December 25, 1938 in Gary, Indiana, the son of John and Helen (Semon) Kerr. He died, surrounded by his loving family, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa on Friday, March 2, 2012. He was 73 years of age. Jim was a 1957 graduate of Hobart, Indiana High School. He attended Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and received a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Augusta State University in Augusta, Georgia. He was married to the former Miss Sylvia M. Jones on August 23, 1958 in Ashland, Kentucky. They moved to Broken Arrow from Augusta, Georgia in 1976. Jim was a Senior Buyer for Verizon Telecom at the time of his retirement in 2009. He enjoyed gardening, model railroading, photography, BBQ grilling, traveling and OU football. 8461624 0306 none Goes Funeral Care

He is survived by, his wife, Sylvia Kerr, Broken Arrow; daughters, Vicki and husband Mark Beach, Broken Arrow, Cynthis and husband Tim Whiteside, Tulsa; grandchildren, Jamie, Meg and Claire; father, John Kerr, Broken Arrow; sister, Joyce and husband Ron Wackett, Valparaiso, IL. He was preceded in death by, his son, James “David” Kerr II and his mother, Helen. The family plans a private celebration of Jim’s life. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to Broken Arrow Neighbors, 322 West Broadway, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home. You may sign the online guestbook or leave a memory for the family by going to www.hayhurstfh. com and clicking online tributes. Hayhurst, 918-258-9623w w w. h ayhu rst f h .com

Bradford DonEll Heck

Bradford D. Heck, age 84, of Fort Collins, CO died February 20, 2012 at Spring Creek Healthcare Center in Fort Collins. His funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Staging area A. Full military honors will conclude the service. Cremation has been completed. Bradford DonEll Heck was born March 26, 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Luther and Mae Heck. He served as a jet pilot dur8461835 0306 none none

ing the Korean War and later worked as a pipeline construction supervisor in the oil industry. Brad bred, raised and showed Egyptian horses. He came to Fort Collins in 2002 from Phoenix, Arizona after rekindling a relationship with Wanda Hoffmann, whom he dated 50 years ago. Brad is survived by his companion, Wanda Hoffmann, a daughter, Shannon Schultz of Scottsdale, AZ and three grandsons.

Winifred Lee Brown |

Winifred Brown, Tulsa resident and teacher of 33 years, died March 3, 2012 at 87. She taught at Depew, Nowata, Marquette and McClure schools. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Carl Brown, children Kathryn and David and

their spouses, granddaughters Randi, Kari and Carlee, and sister LaNelle Hancock. Visitation is Friday, March 9 from 47 and Celebration of Life is March 10 at 1 p.m., both at Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home in Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of choice.

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IN MEMORIAM

TULSA

Scott King

3/6/75 - 6/26/11

No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye... You were gone before we knew it, only God knows why. Happy Birthday Son Give your sister a hug for us. We love and miss you so much. Dad and Jan

Chouteau man is killed in Mayes County collision A Mayes County man was killed in an early morning crash Monday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Mark Christy, 57, of Chouteau was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said. Troopers said Christy was driving a 1995 Saturn north on Mayes County Road S430 at the intersection of U.S. 412, about half a mile west of the Chouteau exit, shortly before 4 a.m. He failed to yield at the intersection and pulled into the path of a westbound 2004 GMC Envoy driven by Phillip Thompson, 54, of Salina, the OHP said. Thompson’s SUV hit the passenger side of the Saturn, causing both vehicles to go off the north side of U.S. 412 and Thompson’s vehicle to flip, coming to rest on its wheels, troopers reported. Thompson was taken to Mayes County Medical Center in Pryor, where he was treated and released. Both drivers were wearing seat belts, according to the OHP report. — JERRY WOFFORD, World Staff Writer

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Bean, LaVera A., 54, casino floor supervisor, died Saturday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Bell, Olga, 28, hairstylist, died Sunday. Services pending. Kennedy-Midtown. Brown, Winifred “Winnie,” 87, teacher, died March 3. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Friday and celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, both at Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home. Dallis, Mildred M., 86, homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Dodson, Jay B., 78, retired from city of Tulsa water department, died Monday. Services pending. Moore’s Memory. Edwards, Retha Lorene, 89, accountant, formerly of Tulsa, died Sunday. Visitation 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Add’Vantage Funeral Service, and service 10 a.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Frank, Marie, 87, homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Moore’s Southlawn Funeral Home, and service 2 p.m. Thursday, Woodlake Assembly of God. Garrett, James F., 83, retired Tulsa police officer, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Moore’s Eastlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Gowans, Elizabeth Beattie, 92, retired Tulsa Public Schools teacher, died Monday. Services pending. Ninde Brookside. Haggerty, Anna Sue, 88, homemaker, died Monday. Services pending. Mobley-Dodson, Sand Springs. Hicks, Gerald R., 53, L.E. Rader Center counselor, died Mar. 1. Visitation noon-7 p.m. Wednesday, Keith D. Biglow Funeral Home, and service 11 a.m. Thursday, Mount Olive Baptist Church. Holland, John James Jr., 81, land developer, formerly of Tulsa, died Friday. Services pending. Add’Vantage. Hughes, Joan K., 76, homemaker, died Sunday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Huskey, Esther M. (Yoho), 90, Warren Petroleum statistical typist, died Saturday. Visitation noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Add’Vantage Funeral Service, and service 2 p.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Jacobs, Joan, 79, real estate manager, died Sunday. Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel. Johnston, Daniel James, 29, Earl’s Rib Palace employee, formerly of Tulsa, died Feb. 28 in Las Vegas. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Stanleys Funeral Home. Services pending. Lamport, Fredrick Jr., 66, chiropractor, died Friday. Services pending. AdamsCrest Cremation. Lauderback, James H. III, 67, McDonnell Douglas systems analyst, died Friday. Memorial service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Osage Garden Cemetery, Skiatook. Add’Vantage.

Lewis, Roy James, 85, retired Tulsa Public Schools division superintendent for instruction, died Friday. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Ninde Brookside Funeral Home, and service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. Lowe, Saundra Lynn, 63, legal secretary, died Feb. 27. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Moore’s Memory Funeral Home Chapel. Nail, Ronald Lee, 68, RV park manager, died Sunday. Private family services. Mark GriffithWestwood. McKinnon, Lee Roy Jr., 70, St. John Medical Center nurse’s aide, died Saturday. Services pending. Add’Vantage. Shireman, Bonnie Dee, 86, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Moore’s Southlawn. Smith, Terry Jim, 66, sales and distribution manager, died Monday. Services pending. Kennedy-Midtown. Standridge, Homer “Hoyt,” 89, retired American Airlines mechanic, died Sunday. Services pending. Moore’s Eastlawn. Thomas, Floyd G., 62, automotive parts manager, died Sunday. Private family services. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Vaughn, Samuel Arthur, 60, school bus driver, died Sunday. Services pending. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial. Wager, Homer A., 92, city of Tulsa stationary engineer, died Sunday. Services pending. Mowery, Owasso.

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Bartlesville — Dewey Darrell Davidson, 82, safety manager, died Sunday in Claremore. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Walker-Brown Funeral Home Chapel. — Gina Marie Meeuilani Jenkins, 44, died Sunday. Services pending. Stumpff. — Dominick Merhib, 76, retired from the Air Force, died Monday. Services pending. Stumpff. — William James Trower, 67, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel. Beggs — Mildred D. (Schulte) McGovran, 94, homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, Add’Vantage Funeral Service, Tulsa, and service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Beggs Assembly of God. Bristow — Jessie F. Ott, 78, homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Tuskegee Cemetery, Okemah. Parks Brothers, Okemah. Broken Arrow — Deanna Lynn Brady, 62, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, ButlerStumpff Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa.

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