Obituaries

Herberta “Berta” Farley, 91, of Kingston, Okla., flew up to heaven on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, after a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to the late Herbert and Edith Greenhaw. Berta graduated from Putman City High School and later the University Hospital Nursing School where she received her LPN License. Berta married Don Farley in 1965, her dancing partner and the love of her life. They retired to Buncombe Creek in the late 1970’s where they enjoyed dancing at Pacesetter’s for many years, and antiquing. She also loved animals.

Also, left to mourn Berta is her dearest friend of many years, Kaye Newton, whom she loved like a daughter. They spent many hours running the roads and eating out. Berta never missed a chance to eat breakfast at a café, and everyone who knew her will miss her good humor and smiles. She is now dancing with Don again.

78, of Madill, Okla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at the Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Durant, Okla. (Watts Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Madill)

, 84, of Ravia, Okla., passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Services were 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at the First Baptist Church of Tishomingo. (Tishomingo Funeral Home)

81, of Milburn, Okla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. (Tishomingo Funeral Home)

, 96, of Ardmore, Okla., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Services were 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at Mannsville Cemetery, Mannsville, Okla. (Watts Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Madill)

, 52, of Madill, Okla., passed away Jan. 3, 2019. Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at Watts Memorial Chapel, Madill. (Watts Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Madill)

Goldman Levoice Hargis, 84, of Kingston, Okla., passed away at the hospital in Durant, Okla. He was born on May 26, 1934, in Fobb, Okla., to the late Tony Hargis and Oren Moses Hargis. Levoice married Willie Ester Self on Sept. 6, 1956, in Gainesville, Texas, and she preceded him in death on March 10, 2015. He loved playing dominoes, fishing, hunting, and driving the road grader. Levoice’s greatest love was for his wife of 58 years. He loved his kids and his grandkids. Levoice loved farming, raising cattle, and driving his little brown pick-up. He is survived by his grandchildren: Kennon Hargis, Kenny Joe Hargis, Trevor Hargis, and Kenny Allen Hargis; and several great-grandchildren. Levoice was preceded in death by his parents, wife, an infant son: Jimmy Dan; and son: Joe Keith Hargis. Visitation was Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Watts Funeral Home, Madill, Okla., from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a family hour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Services are (today) Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at 2 p.m.

Allen R. Forbes Sr., of Kingston, Okla., was born on Jan. 7, 1937, in Garber, Okla., to Fred and Hazel Forbes. Allen passed away on Jan. 4, 2019, in Sherman, Texas, at the age of 81.

Allen attended school in Garber and graduated from West High School in Wichita, Kan. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force until his Honorable Discharge.

He married Phyllis June Raybourn on Dec. 25, 1954, and they were blessed with 37 years of marriage until Phyllis’s passing on May 4, 1991. Allen worked as an Aerodynamics Engineer, building airplanes until his retirement. He was a lifelong member of the NRA and was a loyal and devoted member of Texoma Southern Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, vacationing, and museums, and treasured his time with family and friends.

Bessie Louise Renegar, artist, wife, mother, and nanny, passed away Dec. 23, 2018, in Boulder City, Nev. She was preceded in death by her parents: Herbert and Edith Greenhaw. Also, by her husband Val, and sons: Larry and Ray Renegar.

She is survived by her sisters: Berta, Rae Leta, Beckey and daughter, Laura. She also leaves to cherish her “Nanny” memories six grandchildren: Valeree and Lauree, Emily and Nason, Robb and Angie.

Born Oct. 26, 1924, Bessie lived a full life and left this world with her daughter by her side.

Family and friends can sign an online memorialguestbookat www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com

Almon Lewis Blankenship, 80, of Kingston, Okla., passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. He was born on Oct. 21, 1938, in Woodville, Okla., to the late Ruel Earnest Blankenship and Elnora Beatrice Cobb Blankenship.

Almon was raised in Woodville where he attended school and graduated from Kingston High School in 1959. He worked as a carpenter and did masonry work. Almon worked in France and did granite work in Oklahoma City. He also did granite work at the entrance of the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Almon married Bertha Phyllis Oldham on Feb. 1, 1959, in Marshall County, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 2014.

He lived in Enid for a short while and Big Lake, Texas, where he volunteered at the elementary school with crafts and whittling with the kids. In 2000 Almon moved back to Kingston. He was affiliated with the Pentecostal Holiness faith and he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and raising chickens. Almon’s greatest love was his grandkids.