......LHS News......
Originally sent June 17


Louis Boyce, class of 1950, will be celebrating his 80th birthday June 30th at his home in Edmond. His wife, Betty (Wood) Boyce, '55, is inviting friends, neighbors, and family to come by and visit a while if possible. Anytime after 2:00pm on the 30th, which is a Saturday. If you can't stop by personally, I know a card or note would be greatly enjoyed and appreciated. 626 Timber Lane, Edmond, OK 73034. Betty says....."NO GIFTS PLEASE!"


"Seeing Ron Jones description of his trip to Israel caused my competitive juices to flow. I'll see his trip and raise him a family trip to Greece, Greek Islands, and Turkey. Our two kids, spouses, my wife and I boarded a ship/boat/yacht (four sails plus a jib, 144 passengers, 93 crew) in Athens, visited several islands and southern Turkey places and wound up spending a few days in Istanbul."
 John Waller, '55


Page 8-A of the Lawton Constitution (June 5) has a great article on Steve Southerland. Steve has just completed a very large metal sculpture of a fish entitled 'Bye, Bye Miss American Pie'. (see pix). The sculpture is Steves homage to Rock 'n Roll & features several old musical instruments. It's quite a 'big catch' at approx 10' long. Steve says he began using a torch about age 7 - Steves dad was Buryl Southerland, class '52, who was quite an artist and sculptor in his day. Buryl is deceased.
 btw....Bill & I went by to see the fish 'in person'. GREAT! Hes gone to Texas for a new home!


On another item, Steve's brother Paul has just had surgery for a rare form of stomach cancer. At this writing he is doing well. Paul lives in OKC & is a photographer for the Oklahoman. He is a member of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame. He is LHS class 1974. Both are sons of Marcille (Burns) Southerland Covey, '52 and Buryl.


Caught Kelli O'Hara on 'The Talk' few days ago. Kelli previously starred in South Pacific and The Pajama Game on Broadway, among other productions. She is currently starring as Billie Bendex opposite Matthew Broderick in 'Nice Work if you Can Get It'. She has had four TONY nominations! It has just been announced that she will join several other stars as well as US Olympic athletes as headliners for this years 4th July celebration on the National Mall in DC. Why am I mentioning this? Kelli is native Oklahoman (Elk City) and cousin of '59 classmate Bill Scott.


Allison Louise Drewry is a teacher in the Garland, TX ISD. She has just been awarded Teacher of the Year for 2012. Allison is LHS class 1994 and went on to graduate OSU and receive a Masters from SMU!


 Beverly (Gaston), '59, and hubby Edd Shelton, '57, just celebrated their 53rd anniversary! And they said it wouldn't last! haha! Bev says obviously they "haven't shot each other yet" and 'more in love than when they got married'. Takes work folks! Congratulations guys!


Reunion Re-cap:
 "Our 50th reunion was a big success. We had over 150 there. I think everyone had a good time. Thanks to all the helpers decorating the L.C.C. for Friday night and McCasland Ballroom on Sat. I couldn't have done without all of the hard working classmates. Also thanks to those who donated some fantastic art and items that made our silent auction a huge success . I especially want to thank all of my wonderful classmates for the generous gifts they gave me. You went way beyond generosity. I wish for every class who has a reunion coming up to have a fun-filled and successful one too."
Kaye Lee (Thompson) McCarley, '62
I believe Kay has added some reunion photos to Facebook. I don't do Facebook, so, on your own!


"The Class of 62 Reunion was great thanks to the hard work of Kaye Thompson McCarley class of 62 and her husband. The reunion was a three day event starting with an informal get together Friday June 1 at the Lawton Country Club, a dinner dance Saturday at Cameron's McCasland ballroom and a buffet breakfast Sunday at the Lawton Country Club. Over 160 people attended the dinner dance Saturday night. The evening was filled with lot's of laughs provided by classmates Bill Fargo, Johnny Mackey, Kirk Rothell and many others."
Glenn Nolan, '62
Glenn sent some pictures that I hope to have on the blog soon.


Remembering:
"Tom and Bill Bullock were older but Dick and I were pals from Whittier through LHS and OSU. I do, however, have a clear image of Tom stretched out on his bed upstairs on Elm Street with the LHS relay track team baton hanging by a string over his bed. Not a bad image of a really nice guy."
Don Yancey


 I know I will overlook people but, sing Happy June Birthday to classmates: Barbara (Patton) James; Bussie Wyatt; Mike Gill; Babs (Yarmuk) Givens; Diana (Lewis) Gross; Janey (Johnston) Scott; Louis Boyce.


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Jeff David Swindle, Jr., 88, of Lawton passed on June 9. Services with full military honors were held June 13. Many will remember Mr. Swindle as he taught mechanical drawing at LHS for several years. He is survived by wife Virginia (Priest); 3 daughters, numerous grandchildren and extended family. Extended obit and guest book at:


Everett Alfred Mietchen, 88, of Lawton passed on June 5. Services were June 8. Alfred was LHS grad but not sure of year. He was a member of the LHS marching band. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Marion (Anderson); 3 sons, a daughter; numerous grandchildren and extended family.
 Extened obit and guest book at:


Emily Kay (Phariss) Bengfort, 53, of Lawton, passed on May 27. She was LHS class 1977. She is survived by a daughter Sharon and a son Edward. Several siblings and extended family.
Extended obit and guest book at:
Our thoughts and prayers are always with those who have lost loved ones or incurring health problems.


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Hope all you dads had a great day! Regards to all.........Georgia

......LHS News......
Originally sent June 4

So....how was the class 1962 - 50th reunion held this past week-end?

I had opportunity to visit with James Bassel - 'Jim' to his friends. Jim was here for the '62 reunion and said so far, it was GREAT! Jim lives in CA and was also able to visit with his sister, '59 classmate Sally (Bassel) Wiseman while here. They were both dining on Burgess burgers Saturday. Jim is retired from the US Forest Service.

 Ron Jones, '55, is recently back from an extended trip to Israel and the Holy Land. He says it is fantastic and is a 'must do trip/pilgrimage'.

 '55 classmate Paul Massad has been busy around Norman. Paul recently was seen at luncheon honoring the new dean at OU's College of Education dept. (see photo - Paul on left).

Lawton is happy to welcome home '59 classmate Patsy 'Pat' (Sheppard) Holcomb. After several decades of living 'away', Pat is moving back this month. Packers and movers already hard at work and Pat will be settling in around 10th of June.

Sing Happy Anniversary to '58 classmate Ellen (Ewing) and hubby Ken Jahnke who celebrated their Golden 50th this past Sunday. A reception hosted by family and friends was held at the Kemp Center in Wichita Falls. Ellens brother Leigh Ewing, class '56, was also there to celebrate! Major congrats you two!!!!

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Sadly more losses.......
So sorry to report the passing of Col. (rtd) Tom Bullock, 79, of Lawton. Tom passed on May 31 after battling cancer for some time. Tom was LHS class 1950. Tom is survived by wife Barbara; 2 daughters Kathryn and Pixie and their families; a son Vic and his family; brother Richard; numerous grandchildren and extended family. Services will be 2:00pm, Tuesday June 5, First Baptist church. Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.beckerfuneral.com/

Tom was such a nice person. He had an exemplary and extensive military career & was very involved in his community. He always had a friendly hello and something complementary to say. He will be remembered and missed by many.

 Jimmie N. Hinson, Jr., 91, of Lawton passed on May 30. Services were June 2 in Lawton. Jimmie attended McKinley grade school and was LHS class 1939. He was married to '39 classmate Dorothy Jean (Kemp) for 55 years until she passed. He is survived by two sons, Mike and John and their families.
 Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.grayfuneral.com/

Carroll L. (Williams) Peck, 69, of Norman passed on May 26. Carroll is wife of '55 classmate Jim Peck. Services were May 29 in Indiahoma. She is survived by Jim; daughter Charlotte and extended family. Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.beckerfuneral.com/

Mary L. (Lawson) Bull Pattee, 88, of Lawton passed on May 25. Mary was LHS class 1941. She is survived by 2 daughters Judy and Tammy; numerous grandchildren and extended family. Services were May 30 in Lawton.
Extended obit and guestbook at: http://www.grayfuneral.com/

David Wayne Winham, 77, of Edmond passed on May 20 and services were May 24 in Edmond. Wayne was LHS class 1953. He is survived by wife Sandra; sons Terry, John, & amp; Dan and their families; step-children and extended family. Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.matthewsfuneralhone.com/

Mary L. (Camp) Hagler, 69, of Lawton passed on May 20 and services were May 24 in Lawton. Mary was LHS class 1959. She is survived by daughter Serita and Belinda; son Joey; numerous grandchildren and extended family. Mary was preceded in death by husband Donnie Hagler, LHS class '58.
Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.beckerfuneral.com/

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones.

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I hope you won't mind my using this informal means to thank so many who sent cards, notes, emails, and/or made calls to me and my family in the recent loss of my mom. Each and every one were greatly appreciated. Regards to all............Georgia

Congratulations to the LHS graduating class - 2012!
'Once a Wolverine......always a Wolverine'

......LHS News......
Originally sent May 13

I had reported some months back that LHS grad Dr. M. Charles Gilbert had put together a beautiful and informative [color] brochure - The Wonders of the Wichitas - it should be available now at the visitors center in Wichita Mtns.  You can also check out the Wichitas at:  <http://www.ogs.ou.edu/>
Charles is Professor Emeritus, Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, OU.

April 12, Lanny Edwards was inducted into the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame along with two racing legends - driver Tony Stewart and owner Richard Childress. In addition, the late Indy 500 champion Dan Wheldon was also inducted posthumously.  Lanny had already been inducted into the Sprint Car and National Midget Hall of Fames. Lanny started 52 years ago with purchase of the Lawton Speedway and his racing empire has grown to include the most well-known dirt track in Texas - the Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite - and a variety of projects including organizing the World of Outlaws racing circuit and promotion of the annual Chili Bowl in Tulsa.
CBS contacted Lanny and filmed some of the Chili Bowl action that is included in its CBS Sports Spectacular. Lanny has been involved in numerous other speedways including the Oklahoma State Fair race track.  Suffice to say, Lanny has done well with his knack for fast cars and business sense. Lanny attended Lawton schools but not sure year he graduated or if he graduated?  Seems he may have left early to go to work. Good story, page 1 and 2-B, Lawton Constitution, April 12.

Email from James 'Jim' Jennings, '55. Jim is in  Lakewood, CO.  Married to Pat for 52 years.  A daughter Laurie, son John, and a granddaughter!
Yes, Jim is brother to Charles Jennings.

Janette Hanes, '54, was in town recently and organized a small gathering of class 1954 at Mike's Grill on May 3.
Those attending were Janette Hanes, Scotty Wainscott, Peggy (Elledge) Long,  Jane (Taylor) Green and husband George, Louise Blackwelder and Bob Speck, Buddy Braddy, Ronald Ramming and wife Helen, Wiley and Jo Sarten ('57 Eisenhower and friends of Rammings), Johnna (Adams) Hopper, Claudia Hennessee, Virginia (Johnson) Shaw, and Allen Johnson. Janette says all were invited to Allen Johnson's home afterwards and was "very nice."  "Fun and a lot of catching up was had by all."

Maryestelle (Clare) Bishop was just presented the top award at the Southwestern Oklahoma Iris Society show.  She received the award for the best specimen of the show sometimes called the "Queen of the Show". She was also awarded the Horticulture Sweepstakes Award for having the most blue ribbons for the Ica Pearson Traveling Trophy.

I'm so sorry I misspelled Sharon Michelle Kriz name in last news.  It is Kriz, not Kriss.

More remembrances......Some may have interest....the Route 66 Museum in Clinton is set to re-open 2:00pm, May 26.  The Museum originally opened in 1995 and has been closed for renovations. On May 26, visitors can tour the Musem *free* of charge!  I know numerous remember the old Route 66. Yours truly went all the way to California on it with my dad back in 1952.  Summer and a NON a/c car at that! Still remember the sites along the way.  Motels, diners, stores....very unique!

"More about Miss Stafford.  She taught note taking and  insisted that you use her method in class.  Well, I used her method all through college, and even today.  Other people would comment on my note taking; I would tell them that I was taught by the best."
Nancy (Page) Wakefield, Class of 1959 (but I moved my senior year to Oklahoma City!)
btw....Nancy is a Washington School alumn!

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I always dislike having to send sad news, but this is most difficult for me to write.  Some already know, others may not, but I lost my beautiful, sweet mom - Lucille Gill - on May 5 after some months of difficulty following a stroke on Jan. 30. Services were May 8.
Mom was 90 and one half and lived a long, good life.  She leaves a wonderful legacy as a mom who loved her kids.  We six siblings were so fortunate to have her as a mom. We have and will enjoy thousands of treasured memories as we remember her always. We will miss her terribly as do all who have lost loved ones.
Extended obit and guest book at:   <http://www.beckerfuneral.com/>
Photo of mom when she was about 20-22 years old.

John Donald 'Don' Aust, 82, of Lawton, passed on May 9.  Don attended Washington School and Lawton Jr High and was LHS class 1948. He married Jeannine Hannah (Ewing) in 1950. He is survived by his wife; a son Stephen; 2 granddaughters; a nephew, Billy Aust Cole; nieces, Donna Littlefield, Carolyn Hardeman, Cathy Cox. Extended family members.
Services will be 1:00pm, Monday May 14, Centenary Methodist church with burial at Highland Cemetery.
Extended obit and guest book at:   <http://www.grayfuneral.com/>

Dee (Vanderpool) Glass, '52, continues with treatment for cancer as does Tom Bullock and I know there are others. Please keep these in your prayers along with those who have lost loved ones.

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Yours truly will be off-line from Monday the 14 - 20th. 

If you are fortunate to still have your mom, don't forget her special day today....and every day! Time slips by so very quickly.    Georgia

......LHS News......
Originally sent April 28

Bruce Knowles, '62, writes from his home in AK that he is sure spring is on the way as the 8-9 FOOT snow drifts around his 'cabin' are now just 6-7 FEET! btw...Bruce is headed to the lower 48 to attend his 50th reunion here in Lawton, America in June! We hope to see Bruce at the local watering hole of Biancos. A fav of Bruce &  others!

Reminder: Class 1962 - 50th Reunion - June 1-2. Kaye Lee (Thompson) McCarley is asking.....please send in those reservations NOW. Contact Kaye at kayetmc@copper.net You can also catch Kaye on Facebook.

Need to make a correction. Don Hertzog who recently passed was LHS class 1962, not '63 as previously stated.

 Email: "This is Tommy Newman who lived on the corner Taylor & 13th Streets. Carol Allison and I have 44 years of marriage and now live in the Kansas City area."

Gale McCray writes that '60's classmates Johnny Parrish, Jerry Hurst, Jack Hunsucker, and Preston Holsinger and his wife Sandy attended his performance of One Man Looks at Baseball at the 4th Annual Duncan Storytelling Festival in March. Gale also just wrapped up a run in Damn Yankees with Bedford Theater in Bedford, TX. Gale says...."Doing all this performing keeps me out of pool halls, honky tonks, and away from loose women. ..... I loved Ramey's Pool Hall."
You can catch Gale on UTube by typing in his name.

Also emails with kind words and other 'info' from: Peggy (Stockton) Cravens; Ed Adams; Larry Fanning; Dorothy DeMoro; Phil Wilder; Richard Densley; Frankie (Ingraham) Kinderman; Charles Darling; Wayne Kniffin; Paul Anderson; Mike Lehew; Delores (Warner) Mueller;LaRue (Locke) Hogate; Jerry Morgan.

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 Remembrances continue - obviously Miss Stafford made an impression, one way or other:
"I got tears in my eyes reading about Lilly Stafford. I thought I was the only one."
 James Fullerton

 "My sister and brother maxed Lilly Stafford's classes....I made a D in her easiest (ha) class...geology....even with a D I still remember some facts! Lilly was quite a lady...[btw].. Just spent a week in Capitol Reef, Utah...and I know..it is all sandstone!"
Vreda Schieman, class of 51

.... "I never had her for a teacher but was very familiar with her ways and personallity. In 1955 and 56, I was a paper boy for the Lawton Constitition and Morning Press. Miss Stafford was one of my customers. In those days, the paper had to be porched and she was very perticular as to where on the porch. If it was not exactly where she wanted it, she would call the paper and complain. We also had to collect the money for the papers we delivered. Collections were always on or near the first of the month. She would never pay on my first attempt but would say in a very gruff way, "come back later I'm busy right now". She eventually paid but was very cantankerous about it. A few years later and no longer delivering papers, [I was] with my Dad and ran into her. My Dad had been one of her students at the old LHS. She told my Dad, I was the best paper boy she ever had. Go figure."
Glenn Nolan, '62

"Koehler Thomas says "Half of his chemistry workbook was eaten by acid in Miss Stafford's 1949 Chemistry Class and that he received a D, lucky at that."
Sue Thomas

 "I read with amusement about all the guys who flunked Miss Stafford's class! Fortunately, I never had to take it, as I KNOW I would have gotten an F. Thanks, Doris Joyner"

 "I am one of Miss Stafford's suffering souls. I took both Physics and Chemistry from her. The worst grade that I received was from the fifth six week period where I received a 62 (an F) from her. However, I recovered and passed the semester. The good news was that the Physics courses I took at OU were a cinch and I aced them. She was great and I wish we had more like her."
Al Dayton, Class of 1952

 "Miss Lily was demanding but undoubtedly the best teacher I had at LHS. Testimony to her influence on students who went on to study science and medicine: she was given a new Chevy in 1949 by grateful former students. She proudly drove that car the rest of her life."
Jan (Rice) Grogan, '54

"Any who can remember me in high school will tell you I was not very high on getting an education. Somehow I ended up taking chemistry from Miss Stafford. How I got out of her class with a D is a mystery, for it was not from hard work and perseverance. One day she was late coming to class. I was at her desk and saw the magnifying glass she used to read small print. I took the glass out and screwed the lens holder back in place. I put the glass in my sock. Sometime later in class she picked up her magnifier to read something, tried to focus and got nowhere. She poked her finger through the opening and no lens. She was not a happy camper. The lens in my sock got hotter and hotter. But no one squealed on me. I have only told this to my closest friends, but now I guess it is safe for it to become public knowledge. I am amazed at the number of students that got low grades in her class to went on to become scientists. I am a retired Insurance Claims Adjuster and Paramedic, now living in Heeney, Colorado, high in the Rockies at 8000 feet in a log cabin next to Green Mountain Reservoir. The Gore Range is to my west and the Williams Fork Range to my east. Spring is happening steady by jerks. The snow is melting and the lake will soon be full."
 Stanton Young, '54

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Sadly, we continue to lose classmates:
Ann J. (Server) Harrouff, 89, of Lawton passed on April 25. Ann was LHS class 1941. She is survived by a son Gregg and his family; 2 granddaughters and extended family. Special visitation will be Sunday April 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Services will be 10:00am, Monday April 30, Centenary United Methodist church with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.grayfuneral.com/

Karen Michelle Kriz, 51, of Lawton passed on April 25. Services were April 28. Karen was LHS class 1979. She is survived by her mother Betty (Lewis) Kriz; a brother Stephen; numerous nieces and nephews. Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.beckerfuneral.com/

James F. Freeman, 79, of Lawton passed on April 21. Jim was LHS class 1950. Services were April 26. He is survived by wife Karen Sue (Duncan); 4 sons; a daughter; numerous step-children; grandchildren and extended family. Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.beckerfuneral.com/

John Henry Pipes, 87, of Lawton passed on April 19. Services were April 24. John was grad of LHS early '40's. Not sure of the year. He was married to Barbara 'Babs' Ruth (Hutchins) - Babs passed in June of 2011. She was LHS class 1946. He is survived by a daughter Kathy; son Kevin; several grandchildren and extended family. He was also preceded in death by a son David Pipes.
Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.beckerfuneral.com/

Dr. Patrick Robert Pitchford, 69, of Tulsa, passed on April 15. Pat was LHS class 1960. He also graduated OU in 1964 and Baylor School of Dentistry in 1968. Pat is survived by wife Marciana 'Marci'; six children, numerous grand children; brothers Harry Pitchford of Lawton and Pat and Holley Pitchford. Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.kennedycares.com/

J. Susan (Hackner) Novak, 60, of Lawton passed on March 25. Services were March 30. Susan was LHS class 1969. She is survived by a son; a daughter; sister Linda Doolin and Paulette Canfield; several grandchildren and extended family. Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.beckerfuneral.com/

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 Have lots more news and some pictures but will have to wait for future 'newsletter'......regards for now...Georgia

......LHS News......

Originally sent April 15

My little bro, George Gill, '64, just returned from S. America where he fished and hunted with great success. '59 classmate George Bridges was also on the trip. They [several others] lodged in and around Montevideo and were impressed with the city and the history! And, the fish chowder. George also fished the Amazon couple years ago. Lot of stories!!! Back at his home on Texhoma, the Striper are biting. George caught 3 weighed over 8# each, Saturday week ago. (see pix)

Wife Chris caught first one of the 'season' prior to that, plus a lure in her finger. A trip to the ER to cut it out! Didn't slow her down! btw....do have pix of finger, but will spare you the gory details of catching fish! haha!!

Donald 'Don' Dayton, '57, and Margie Johns-Dayton, '58, will be celebrating their 53rd anniversary on April 18 and Don had his 73rd birthday on April 6th. Double Happy and major congrats guys!

Minette (Zak) Page says the committee is still interested in any items from the OLD LHS days. If you have items you would like to donate to the memory room, please contact Minette at:

Some remembrances......

"I will never forget Mrs. Mackey. She was the best music teacher!! I learned a lot from her about music and pronunciation while singing. She was also a very nice person."

Becky Roberts

"What a revelation! A '41 LHS student also got a D. My high school physics teacher apparently routinely handed out D's to academically sound students other than me. In 3 years of high school and 9 years of higher education I always got A's, B's and an occastional C. I was valedictorian at one college and Magna Cum Laude at another. I never received a F in any of my classwork and only one D complements of Miss Lily Stafford. After all these years of carrying that one regret, that sure helps to put things in a more balanced perspective.Thanks for sharing."

Gene Morris

Glad 'we' could put Genes [obviously exceptional] mind at ease!!!!!

"Miss Stafford, I still quote her today for giving me an F in Physics...To this day, whenever I want anyone to prove something to me...I just quote Lily by saying as she did so ruefully andin a commanding voice as she hovered above me: "LET ME SEE THAT DATUM!!!", all the while, peering through those thick myopic rimless glasses and that crown of curly gray hair...... bless her heart... Nino Martinez, Class of '55. Seventh from the bottom in 1955 graduating Class...yesss!"

Miss Stafford taught physics and chemistry and my Bill made an 'F' in Miss Staffords chemistry class! . Bill is class '52 and in Staffords classes with Richard Neptune, Bob Hillis, Ches Montague, Don Sherry, Bob Drewry. (poor Miss Stafford). Bill took off 2 weeks in the fall to go deer hunting in CO with his dad. He came back, very far behind in Miss Staffords class & never got caught up. A grade of 'F' was result!!! Miss Stafford cut NO slack! These same guys also locked Miss Stafford in her room during a lunch period. On purpose!

Ahhhhhhhh....school days! What little pranksters! Not sure they have changed much! ahaha!

Speaking of Bob Drewry, had a nice visit a few days ago. He was in Lawton along with wife Karen. Bob was our next door neighbor for some 30+ years till he pulled up stakes & moved to Big D!

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Jon Beldsoe, '55, wrote about his brother......."Hergart, and I just returned from Greenville, SC where we visited with Chad [Bledsoe], '53, and Dianne. Chad is slowly, but very noticeably recuperating from heart surgery and over 2 months in local hospitals. For those wishing to contact him, his address is: 34 Tindal Ave., Greenville, SC 29605."

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Lynda L. (Suggs) Jack, 74, of Lawton, passed April 11. Lynda is LHS class 1956. She is survived by a daughter; 2 sons; numerous grandchildren and extended family including a sister, Billie Marie (Suggs) Penn, class 1957. Services will be 1:00pm, Monday April 16, at Ritter Gray Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Post Cemetery, Fort Sill.Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.grayfuneral.com/

Don Hertzog, 67, of Lawton, passed on April 12. He was LHS class 1962. He is survived by wife Janie (Bardshear), class 1964; 3 daughters; 1 son; numerous grandchildren and extended family.Services will be 2:00pm, Monday April 16, at Letita Baptist church (east of Lawton). Burial will follow in Letitia Cemetery (east of Lawton).

Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.beckerfuneral.com/

David Willard Newcombe, 83, of Abiline passed on April 9. He was LHS class 1947. He is survived by wife Sue (Latham); a daughter Nancy; brother Ralph; sister Mary Margaret Neely. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Eddie Newcombe.Services were in April 11 in Abilene.

Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.hamilfamilyfuneralhome.com/

We have lost one of our truly golden Wolverines....John Raoul Valdez, 98, of Lawton, passed on April 8. Services were April 11. Born in Eldorado, OK, Johns family moved to Lawton & he graduated LHS in 1931.

Extended obit and Guest book at: http://www.grayfuneral.com/

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those who have health issues.

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Lot of storms in Oklahoma this past week. They brought needed rain but also loss with hail and tornados. Sun shining today......regards to all.......Georgia

......LHS News......
Originally sent April 7

Lot-of-news....

'64 classmate Doug Waddell-Gerald, has lived in Anchorage, AK almost since graduation. He sent some great pictures a few days ago of a young moose who paid a visit! Not a visitor most of us have opportunity to see. They have such sweet faces! I love 'critters'! (see pix).

Received land line from Jack Tuberville - went by 'Jackie' in school. Jack attended Woodrow Wilson, Tomlinson, would have been LHS grad but moved after Junior High years! He ran across the WolverNet blog & just touched base to ask about a few classmates he remembered.
He was curious about what happened to Paula Harbaugh; Steve Bertleson, and Randy Rigby. Randy I knew, but the other two I do not. If you have any info, pass it along to me & I'll let Jack know. Also, someone may have an update on Gen. Rigsby!
btw....Jack lives just outside Knoxville, TN and is retired from the TN Valley Authority.

Also had a nice phone visit with Ed Cagle. He is LHS class 1941! He was recalling he was a 'straight A' student and had his record ruined with an D from Lily Stafford. I have heard of many whose grade point was sabotaged by Miss Stafford! pssssttttt....Ed will be 89 in July!

Susan (Hankins) Ellington and hubby Newby sent some beautiful pictures of SNOW they had Monday evening in NM. She said it was melting fast and if temp didn't drop, fruit tress should be OK. (see pix).

Mike Wyant, '57, sent some great pictures from 'back-in-the-day', ie: 1950's. Brings back memories!

I know I will miss bday people but.....'59 classmates and good friends, Johnna (Gordon) Parks celebrated a birthday on March 27; Jerry (Sasser) Childs celebrated her birthday on April 1. No foolin!
Gwen (Wood) Phelps on April 8; Suzy (Gill) Salas, '64, on April 17.
Paul Soper, '63, also celebrated his birthday on March 26 and he didn't mind telling us....he's 67!

Paul added that he has been going through some of his old family albums and came across his fathers 1928 'L' letter sweater from Lawton High Football. Paul also found his dad's gold All Victorious ring which each player received that year.
Paul went on to say...." I also had the pleasure of playing football at Lawton High when we were all victorious in 1962 as a junior, when Lawton High became Home of the Champions."

LHS grad Juanita Mitchell Perkins turned 101 on March 27. Visited with her and her health is excellent!!! Amazing! She is mom of Bob Mitchell, class '54, who is deceased. Daughter-in-law is Janice (Callicot) Mitchell, class '58. She is close friend of Monta.......

And the BIG birthday for Monta (Sanders) Burt who will celebrate her 100th on April 27. Monta is LHS class 1930 and mom to classmates: Jo (Burt), '49; Wanda (Burt) Shanklin, '50, deceased; R.A. Burt, '58; Janet (Burt) Terry, '63. Monta resides in Lawton at the Village on Lee.
Monta is a sweet lady and we wish her many happy returns!

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Mary Ann (Martin) Boucher asks for your continued prayers as she is still battling leukemia. Mary is class of '61 and is married to '59 classmate Jerry Boucher.

Tom Bullock, '50, is also fighting cancer that is fairly wide-spread. A course of treatment is being prepared and all are optimistic and hoping the best for Tom. We are so used to seeing Toms smiling face and warm greetings around town. Usually at an 'eating' establishment! Looking forward to seeing him soon.

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Once again we have lost numerous classmates and others:

Ella (Carlton) Mackey, 98, of Lawton passed on April 6. Ella taught music in the LPS for many years beginning in about 1950. She is survived by son John Mackey; daughters Janis Chaconas and Sue Ann Saffa; numerous grand children and extended family. Services will be at 2:00pm, Monday April 9, Centenary United Methodist church. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Lengthy obit and the family invites you to share memories on the guest book at:

www.beckerfuneral.com

Terry K. Bell, 77, of Lawton passed on April 1 after a lengthy illness. Terry was LHS class 1953.
He is survived by wife Janice (Parker); 2 daughters; a son; numerous grand children and step children and grand-children. Services were April 5.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.beckerfuneral.com

*NOTE: Good story about Terry in Lawton paper April 5, page 1-B Sports section. Terry was a horse breeder and considered an expert in the field of Quarter horses. He had numerous winners of world renown over the years. Terry was set to be [will be] inducted into the Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame next week in OKC. Personally, I'll always remember Terry for a terrific sense of humor and ability to 'tell a story'.

Victory Levenia (Dangerfield) Brewer, 74, of Lawton passed on April 1. She was LHS class 1956. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Allen Brewer; 2 daughters; a son; numerous grandchildren.
Services were April 5.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.grayfuneral.com

Debra J. (Waddell) Solomon, 54, of Lawton. Debra passed April 1 and services were April 5. Debra was LHS class 1977. She is survived by 2 sons; her mother; numerous grandchildren and extended family.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.grayfuneral.com

Naomi "Ruth" (Green) Kurtz, 76, of Baytown, TX passed on March 25. Services were March 30 in Baytown. Naomi was LHS class 1954. She is survived by 2 sons; siblings: Jack Green, JoAnn Hebert, Dorothy Stewart, and Luther Green, '57.
Extended obit and guest book at:

Randlett Parker, Sr., 92, Lawton, passed March 28. Services were March 31. Mr. parker was father of '59 classmate Randlett (Randy) Parker Jr.; also children Ramona, Michael, Tommy, Steven. Numerous grandchildren and extended family.
Mr. Parker led a very interesting life and his obit reflects that:

Our thoughts and prayers are with these who have lost loved ones and also with those who continue with health issues and treatment.

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Looks like weather will be beautiful for the Easter bunny this Sunday! Wishing you jelly beans and chocolate eggs!

Happy Easter ~ Happy Spring! Georgia

......LHS News......
Originally sent March 24

Afraid more sad than glad, but news none the less......

"The Millers were two of my favorite teachers. Mr Miller taught biology and Mrs Miller taught algebra. Lovely people." Marilyn (Thompson) Seely

Bert Click was really reveling in the past with these great comments.....
"Hello Georgia. Your lead article caught my eye. Ronnie [Scott] was a half-back as a sophomore and dated Beverly Hillis at the time. I had a crush on Beverly, but her parents thought I was too old for her! Guess that's what we thought back then. Also dated Aleta Hillis and my friend Dan Inglis dated Betty Hillis. There was quite a Hillis clan around Lawton at that time. Beverly Hillis and Tommy Lynn [Powers] were best friends and always walked past my house going to town, wearing those ever-lovin' short shorts! Bert"

Don Williams is asking if there are any plans for a class 1953 reunion....soon? A contact for class '53?

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Wilbert Lee Lloyd, 73, of Lawton, passed on March 22. Wilbert was LHS class 1957. He is survived by a sister Donna (Lloyd) Gatliff (class '59); numerous nieces and nephews. The family will greet friends from 3:00pm - 6:00pm on Sunday March 25 at Becker Funeral Home. Services will be 3:00pm Monday March 26 at Becker Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.beckerfuneral.com/

Pamela 'Pam' Marie (Nudge) Mills, 66, of Lawton, passed on March 21. Pam was LHS class 1964.
She is survived by her mom; a daughter; a son; several grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday March 27, Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home Chapel.
Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.grayfuneral.com/

Ronald Ashley Cagle, 65, of Lawton, passed on March 18. He was LHS class 1964. He is survived by his father Ed Cagle; 4 children and numerous grandchildren; a twin brother Gene and brothers Stephen and Fielding. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy (Williams) in 2011. Services will be private.
Extended obit and guest book at: http://www.beckerfuneral.com/

Glenn Lee Ousley, 65, Kenefick, TX, passed on March 11 and grave side services were March 20 east of Lawton. Glen was LHS class 1968. He is survived by wife Mary; 3 daughters and numerous grandchildren.
Obit in Lawton paper of March 18.

Yvonne (Kidd) Hooker, 83, passed March 15 in Nashville, TN I believe she was LHS class of 1947. She had a terrible disease for the last 8-10 years called Wagner’s disease, which required dialysis quite often. She was also unable to talk the last two years. A recent diagnosis of liver cancer shortened her life. She is survived by a daughter, Jan Phillips.
Note: I grew up attending church with Yvonne. She was a beautiful, sweet girl. So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a very close friend to Bette (Smith) Scott.

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Much needed rain has fallen in Oklahoma. Surely we will have 'May flowers'. Redbuds are already beautiful! Wishing each of you have a springtime filled with flowers! Georgia