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2 February 12, 2022 News and he has never ever ques- “You know, they say in sickness Round Hubbard tioned me, and that will soon be 70 years. That is a miracle. and in health. We just live by that saying,” she said. Juanita Lowrance He’s not just a Saint, but he’s a Juanita “Sis” Lowrance Continued from page 1. As it was time to take the cou- was born August 24th, 1925 Town to travel, and usually they’ll miracle,” Lois continued. She remembered a time Bill ple’s picture, Lois could not find her glasses, Bill stepped up in Spring Creek, Oklahoma to Grace G. (Oare) and Thomas was very ill and in the hospital Cornelius. She passed away say, ‘How many years have Monday, February 7th, 2022 at in Oklahoma City for an infec- and found them for her. She you been married?’ And we’re Elk City, Oklahoma at the age February 12 tion. Lois never left his side. was appreciative. It is seems to usually the last ones stand- of 96 years, 5 months and 14 She was able to stay in the hos- be the small things that repre- ing. They ask Bill, ‘How do you days. “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- pital with him for nine weeks. Juanita grew up in Spring make that work?’ He says, ‘I sent the respect and love that When she had cancer, Bill re- Creek, Oklahoma where she at- said yes, I say yes ma’am.’ Yeah, they have for each other that cal Presentation - 7 PM mained by her side as she sat tended school. She transferred not really,” Lois explained. has made a marriage last for to Delhi Schools where she in the recliners for seven hours The couple built their house. graduated in 1945. During her getting treatment. over 69 years. Lois drew up the plans and Bill senior year she was married to contracted the work himself. Donnell “Jiggs” Gene Lowrance Elk City FFA Local at Spring Creek, Oklahoma at ers, T.B., Carl, Guy and Curtis Livestock Show - Conven- She laughed that they prob- ably had about $10,000 in gas, going back and forth to Okla- homa City. They started the Dobbs Juanita’s mothers house on January 29th, 1945. Shortly after their marriage Jiggs was drafted into the Army and Cornelius and 2 sisters, Willie Thomas and Mary Bell West. Juanita is survived by her 4 tion Center Barn. children, Nita Jean Ousley and basement of the home in the Continued from page 1. expose him to a better brand of Juanita she moved to Chey- husband, Roy, Tahlequah, OK, summer of ’72 and moved into coffee. Although they did not enne, Wyoming where she Jerry Don Lowrance and wife, wanted her to be. come together for the coffee, it found employment and sup- Pam, Hobart, OK, Carl Bruce the house in Jan. of ’75. “I want to wake up and talk seems to have brought them to ported herself. After Jiggs was Lois reiterated that couples Lowrance and wife, Lois, Sayre, Southwest Rustic Mar- to Christy, I can’t wait to get discharged in 1946, they moved should have respect and love to a common ground. OK and Jackie Glen Lowrance home to be with her. We wake to Weatherford, Oklahoma make a marriage work. “We have seen God’s bless- where they began their family. and wife, Sherree, Elk City, ket Craft Show - Elk City up at 5 a.m. to have coffee, OK; 13 grandchildren, Lacinda “He’s been so helpful. Every- ing and His hand working in They moved to California for hold hands and talk. I love that Albright, Connie Jean Ousley, thing I have ever been in, he’s our lives, showing us the way. a short period before moving Convention Center communication and being with Christal Bensch, Lisa Hum- Christy has shown me that back to the Mangum and Wil- been right there with me. I her,” Benjamin confessed. low, Oklahoma area where they phrey, Lynn Wright, Kristy think that’s what we do today. The couple went to marriage God’s love is not in a box, and began farming. After moving Phyillaier, Michelle Lee, Am- He’s good to just be with me, counseling, and found out that that God’s love is greater. I back, Juanita was a housewife, ber Lowrance, Carl Bruce Low- forever. That’s why if you see they do not really have issues have become more faithful, was active in church work and rance, Jr., Dustin Lowrance, February 13 one of us, you will see both of that needed to be addressed. walking in faith and having kept children in her home. In Jackie Sue Lowrance, Heather us,” she said. There is no honeymoon stage peace,” Benjamin explained. June of 1967, with Jiggs’ par- Miller and Ridge Lowrance; 31 “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- because they know that com- ents health failing, they moved Robbie Gilbert has called Bill They are looking for a church great grandchildren; 1 great municating is the way to work back to Sayre, Oklahoma where a Saint, being so patient with home, but have not found one they made their home. Juanita grandchild on the way; 2 great cal Presentation - 2:30 PM through any problems. Lois and the activities she has that fits. They are both confi- worked in the banking indus- great grandchildren; 1 sister, “We have seen the worst, I Clara Ward, Cache, OK and been involved in over the years. dent there is a place for them, try where she was in the book have had several surgeries and keeping department. She also a host of other relatives and “I was thinking of the marriage she has had one. We supported but they are going to continue kept books for Jantzen sport- friends. Southwest Rustic Mar- ceremony, it talks about love each other. When I was not to look until they find the one ing goods in Clinton, Oklaho- Funeral services will be held being patient. And I’ve always working and started to worry that feels like home. ma. Juanita enjoyed cooking, Saturday, February 12th, 2022 ket Craft Show - Elk City called Bill… Bill Patient. He’s about finances, she said don’t Both of them want to travel gardening, sewing, crocheting at 10:00 AM at the Sayre First always been that way,” Lois worry God will show the way. in the future. They hope that and spending time with her Baptist Church officiated by Convention Center confessed. The same is true for her. When someday they can rely totally family and friends. She always Brother Pete Parker. Arrange- One of the number one con- she begins to worry, I will tell considered raising 4 children on their businesses to be able ments are under the direction her God will provide, and He and spending time with her 13 flicts in marriage is over fi- to take some time to do that. grandchildren as her greatest of Chris Whinery and the staff nances. The Hubbards have has and He does,” Benjamin Christy would like Benjamin to of Affordable Cremation Ser- accomplishment. February 14 never let that be an issue. said. meet her friends in Montana, She is preceded in death by vice-West. Condolences can be “Money has never been a prob- Benjamin and Christy spoke her parents; husband, Jiggs; 2 made online at www.classicfu- while he would like to take about their faith. Benjamin great grandchildren; 4 broth- nerals.com Valentine’s Day lem with us. He lets me write her to see the Smokey Moun- coming, from a formal and my checks for anything I want, tains. They both would like to strict religious background and see Wyoming, as well as other Christy a more spiritual faith. They have taught each other a parts of the U.S. Roy Burson Cecille Riley lot in leaning on God to pro- Christy’s business is Healthy Roy Lee Burson, of Elk City, vide and take them through Air Duct Cleaners, and she can Oklahoma was born October Cecille “Coe” Ellen Riley, the storms. 9, 1928 in Santa Anna, Texas was an amazing Wife, Mother, be contacted at 580-330-1394. “God changed my heart. I don’t to J.A. “Gus” and Ella (Sandlin) Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister and Friend. Owant to be alone. I want to Benjamin owns and operates Washita Valley Pit Cleaners. Burson. His Lord and Savior called him home on Monday, She was born in Sayre, Okla- wake up to her and coffee every He can be contacted 580-660- February 7, 2022 at the age of homa on March 17, 1937, to Cmorning. I want companion- ship, looking forward to seeing 6934. They have a blended 93. Jim and Bonnie Fairless. She He married Peggy Ruth was the oldest of 6 children. Mmy best friend,” he admitted. family. She has one daughter, Holly on June 10, 1949 in Lov- 22-year-old Lily Dowdy and She married her soulmate Jes- se Austin Riley September 5, and The couple shares a love for cof- fee, and Christy knew he would one son, 26-year-old Paden ington, New Mexico who he was married to for 58 wonder- 1959. Coe and Jess moved to Mbe the one when she saw the Dowdy. He has two children, ful years. She preceded him in 16-yeat-old Jaiden Dobbs and death on March 12, 2007. Southern, California. Three tcoffee grinder in the cabinet, however she knew she had to 14-year-old Corben Dobbs. Roy was a member of the years later in 1962, Coe and Jess welcomed Gregory Mi- J First Baptist Church of Elk City, OK. He was the President ary 9, 2022 at Martin-Dugger chael Riley, who was their only child and thereafter would be Jeremy, Heather & Samantha Debra Freels of the Oklahoma Groundwa- ter Association from 1981 to Funeral Home, Elk City, Okla- homa. Funeral services will be the center of Coe’s universe. (Nate Merli) Riley, and Ashton held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, 1985. Roy was the Founder and Coe worked for LA County & Tennison Schmidt; her sib- Debra Ann Freels, 66 of Ca- President of Elk City Softball February 10, 2022 at First their only child and thereafter would be the center of Coeʼs universe. School District for the West lings Phyllis (Leonard – chil- nute, Oklahoma was born on Association from 1974 to 1985. Baptist Church, Elk City, Okla- Valley School for disabled chil- dren Sheila & Sherrie) Kubiak, December 25, 1955 in Elk City, He was named Mr. Softball of homa. Dr. Russell Duck with dren for 27 years. She loved Robert (Browyn – children Les- Oklahoma. She is the daugh- Oklahoma by the late Helen officiate. Interment will be at working with kids and devoted lie & Chad) Fairless and Everett ter of James and Inez (Bellah) Brown and was inducted into Fairlawn Cemetery, Elk City, her life to serving the interests (Janet – children Peggy Ann, Cook. She went be with her the Oklahoma Softball Hall of Lord and Savior on January 17, Oklahoma. Services have been others. Shannon & Benjamin) Fairless. Fame in 1981. Roy was the Am- 2022, at her home in Canute, entrusted to the care of Rich- Coe fiercely loved her fam- Coe is predeceased by ateur Softball Association Dis- Oklahoma. ard and Tammy Dugger and the ily and friends. She was a bright her parents: Jim and Bonnie trict Commissioner from 1974 She married Lonnie Clifton staff of Martin-Dugger Funeral shining light, her infectious Fairless and her two broth- to 1986. He was appointed on Freels on December 25, 1979 Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. and energetic spirit made a ers, James Daniel and Jimmy the Board of Directors for the in Elk City, Oklahoma. Debra Cherishing his memory is positive impact on all those she Wayne Fairless. Western Oklahoma Historical loved taking care of her plants one son, Donny Burson and his met. She was kind, beautiful, In lieu of flowers, please Society as well as a past presi- and her dogs, who she treat- wife, Shauna of Ada, Oklahoma. vibrant, smart, hardworking & donate to: 1- any special educa- dent for the Western Oklaho- ed like her own kids. Debra ma Historical Society. In 1976, He has five granddaughters, an overall classy lady. tion program in her name; or 2- donate money, items or worked for Lantz Trucking as Roy received the President’s Shannon, Ronna, Katie, Alison Coe passed away peacefully homa, Renee Schrick and her volunteer in Coe Riley’s name a “Jack of all Trades” and then Award for Community Service. and Andrea, six great-grand- on January 16, 2022 surround- husband, Allen of Oklahoma at the: Salt Lake Rescue Mis- she decided to go into business He held the title of Elk City, sons, Landon, Corbin, Camron, ed by her family. Coe is sur- City, Oklahoma; two adopted vived by: her loving husband, sion Women’s Center https:// and open Panther Leasing Oil- City Commissioner Ward 4 for Caden, Braxton and Drayton, field Equipment. After that she with love children, Zach Wann five great-granddaughters, Jess Riley; her son, Greg (Sta- rescuesaltlake.org/rescue-mis- many years from 1995 to 2011. worked as a manager for Sun- and Tara Wann both of Elk City, In 2018, Roy was inducted into Morgan, Alexi, Shelby, Jude cey) Riley, her grandchildren, sion-womens-center/ Oklahoma; six grandchildren, line Corporation for a while. the Western Oklahoma Histori- and Claire as well as five great- Debra had the sweetest Clif Price and his wife, Jessee cal Society Hall of Fame. great-granddaughters, Olivia, spirit and was a selfless person of Midland, Texas, Cheri Dow- Roy operated and owned Brylee, Willow, Wren and Deli- who gave to everyone and took num and her husband, Jeremy Burson and Sons Drilling and lah. Roy also has one surviving care of everyone as well. She of Piedmont, Oklahoma, Taylor Pump Service and Burson Envi- sister-in-law, Bonnie Haynes of will me be missed by anyone Freels of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ed- ronmental Services from 1968 Corinth, Texas. who knew or loved her. die Freels, Shelly Freels both of to 1987. He was the Vice Presi- Roy is preceded in death (USPS # 173-020) Debra was a member of Independence, Missouri, Dylan dent of Winnek Environmental by his wife, Peggy, son, Ronnie 580-225-3000 Gateway Church of Elk City, Avery Feels of California; great Services from 1987 to 1996 Burson, daughter-in-law, Judy Oklahoma where she loved to grandchildren, Lonnie Price, and then he continued his ca- Burson, as well as his mother, Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC serve the Lord. She was also a reer as an Environmental Drill- Logan Price, Harrison Price, father and four brothers. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 member of the Elk City Lions ing Consultant for Pantex from and Murphy Downum. Memorials can be made to Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Club and the Preceptor Gamma 1996 until his death. Preceded in death by her the Meals on Wheels in care of Iota Sorority. 2- donate money, items or volunteer in Coe Rileyʼs name at the: parents, James and Inez Cook; Roy loved all sports but es- Martin-Dugger Funeral Home, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Services have been re- pecially enjoyed fishing with one sister, Jeannie Long; one P.O. Box 707, Elk City, Oklaho- Rescue Mission Womenʼs Center quested to be a Private Family his wife, Peggy, sons and many child by love, Stacy Freels. ma 73648. Service. Services have been en- grandchildren throughout the Memorials can be made to We invite you to leave a SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher trusted to the care of Richard the ASCPA in care of Martin- years. He had a heart for the message of condolence, expres- Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer and Tammy Dugger and the Elk City community and was staff of Martin-Dugger Funeral Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. passionate about contributing sion of sympathy or perhaps $75/yearly Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma share a memory of Roy at www. Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. in any way he could. Roy was $50/six months 73648. martin-duggerfuneralhome. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director Cherishing her memory is known for his pride and love for No refunds on subscriptions. her husband, Lonnie Freels, We invite you to leave a his family as well as his coffee- com. D’Ann Brasuell....Production Manager of Canute, Oklahoma; three message of condolence, expres- drinking buddies, and the staff The family would like to [email protected] D’Ann Brasuell children by love, Brad Freels sion of sympathy or perhaps of Baptist Village. invite all that cannot attend Nahka King...CSR/Delivery [email protected] and his wife, Fran of Yukon, share a memory of Debra at The family will receive to watch the service live on [email protected] Oklahoma, Andy Freels and his www.martin-duggerfuneral- friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 Martin-Dugger Funeral Home Maressa Margerum [email protected] classifi wife, Loretta of Elk City, Okla- home.com. p.m. on Wednesday, Febru- website page.