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Ardmore AL Obituaries and Death Notices
Tuesday, April 18, 2017The family suggests memorial contributions to Cross Timbers Hospice, 207 C St. NW, Ardmore, OK 73401.Online guest book: wattsfuneralhome.com.
Monday, March 27, 2017Willard Hohnstein, age 92, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Dallas. Graveside services to remember Willard’s life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Ardmore, Okla. Services under the direction of Griffin~Hillcrest Funeral Home of Ardmore.Willard was born on Jan. 12, 1924, in Giltner, Neb., to Peter and Alice (Pauley) Hohnstein. After graduating high school in Giltner, Willard earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nebraska and subsequently attended SMU in Dallas where he received a Master’s Degree in Economics. After working in journalism and sales for several years, with the support of his wife, Vivian, who worked at Tinker Air Force Base, Willard enrolled at the University of Oklahoma where he earned his Ph.D. in Economics. His career as a professor began at East Texas State in Commerce, Texas, before moving to Lake Charles, La., in 1969 to teach at McNeese State University where he became head of the Economics Department before retiring in 1988. In 1989, Willard and Vivian returned to Vivian’s hometown of Ardmore, which is also the place where they first met in 1956. In his retirement, Willard spent his time doing y...
Monday, March 27, 2017By Marsha Millermarsha.miller@ardmoreite.com
Editor’s note: It’s no secret there are hard working dogs and cats. But while some are tending to traditional animal jobs, like herding cattle or mousing in barns, others are going to work with their owners and are performing “people” jobs at local stores, offices or job sites, like Rex and Lacie, Roger Hartwell’s canine employees and best friends.-Names and occupation: Rex, age 6, and Lacie, age 4, are Border-Aussies — Border Collie/Australian Shepherd hybrid dogs, who are more than Roger Hartwell’s employees, at Tishomingo Funeral Home. They’re also his best friends. While it may seem strange to have dogs at a funeral home, Roger says the pair has their own onsite outdoor run. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not a valued employees because it’s no secret dogs can provide a special kind of comfort it times of grief. Often times family members seek a private moment with Rex and Lacie who willingly offer a head to pet and unsolicited love.When they’re not at wor...
Monday, March 06, 2017Joyce was born on March 19, 1932, at Grady to the late Samuel Hudgeon Richardson and Mary Ethel (Austin) Richardson. She departed this life Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at a healthcare facility in Ardmore.Joyce was raised in Grady attending school at Ringling, graduating high school in 1950. She moved to Oklahoma City where she became employed within a bank. While carpooling back home to visit, she was introduced to AJ Thomas. She and Jay fell in love and were united in marriage on Aug. 30, 1958, at Del City. They moved to Texas and settled in Greenville, Texas, for several years. During these years, Joyce devoted her work to her household and family. When the kids were grown, she decided to fulfill a lifelong goal of becoming a nurse and began attending nursing school. She was an excellent student and quickly received her LPN certification.Joyce worked at the Ringling Nursing Home caring for the residents. She served as a nurse and when she received her certification for Nursing Home Administration, she began serving as the Administrator. She was employed at the Ringling Nursing Home for several years retiring in 2002.During her years as a nurse and administrator, Joyce would volunteer her vacations to serving as the camp nurse at all the Carter County Citizens Camp for the less advanced mental and physical, or social development handicaps. She loved to read about history and sew and was a member of the Ringling Church of Christ.Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Jay - Oct. 12, 2007...
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017The family suggests memorial contributions to Cross Timbers Hospice, 207 C St. NW, Ardmore, OK 73401.Online guest book: wattsfuneralhome.com.
Monday, March 27, 2017Willard Hohnstein, age 92, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Dallas. Graveside services to remember Willard’s life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Ardmore, Okla. Services under the direction of Griffin~Hillcrest Funeral Home of Ardmore.Willard was born on Jan. 12, 1924, in Giltner, Neb., to Peter and Alice (Pauley) Hohnstein. After graduating high school in Giltner, Willard earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nebraska and subsequently attended SMU in Dallas where he received a Master’s Degree in Economics. After working in journalism and sales for several years, with the support of his wife, Vivian, who worked at Tinker Air Force Base, Willard enrolled at the University of Oklahoma where he earned his Ph.D. in Economics. His career as a professor began at East Texas State in Commerce, Texas, before moving to Lake Charles, La., in 1969 to teach at McNeese State University where he became head of the Economics Department before retiring in 1988. In 1989, Willard and Vivian returned to Vivian’s hometown of Ardmore, which is also the place where they first met in 1956. In his retirement, Willard spent his time doing y...
Monday, March 27, 2017By Marsha Millermarsha.miller@ardmoreite.com
Editor’s note: It’s no secret there are hard working dogs and cats. But while some are tending to traditional animal jobs, like herding cattle or mousing in barns, others are going to work with their owners and are performing “people” jobs at local stores, offices or job sites, like Rex and Lacie, Roger Hartwell’s canine employees and best friends.-Names and occupation: Rex, age 6, and Lacie, age 4, are Border-Aussies — Border Collie/Australian Shepherd hybrid dogs, who are more than Roger Hartwell’s employees, at Tishomingo Funeral Home. They’re also his best friends. While it may seem strange to have dogs at a funeral home, Roger says the pair has their own onsite outdoor run. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not a valued employees because it’s no secret dogs can provide a special kind of comfort it times of grief. Often times family members seek a private moment with Rex and Lacie who willingly offer a head to pet and unsolicited love.When they’re not at wor...
Monday, March 06, 2017Joyce was born on March 19, 1932, at Grady to the late Samuel Hudgeon Richardson and Mary Ethel (Austin) Richardson. She departed this life Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at a healthcare facility in Ardmore.Joyce was raised in Grady attending school at Ringling, graduating high school in 1950. She moved to Oklahoma City where she became employed within a bank. While carpooling back home to visit, she was introduced to AJ Thomas. She and Jay fell in love and were united in marriage on Aug. 30, 1958, at Del City. They moved to Texas and settled in Greenville, Texas, for several years. During these years, Joyce devoted her work to her household and family. When the kids were grown, she decided to fulfill a lifelong goal of becoming a nurse and began attending nursing school. She was an excellent student and quickly received her LPN certification.Joyce worked at the Ringling Nursing Home caring for the residents. She served as a nurse and when she received her certification for Nursing Home Administration, she began serving as the Administrator. She was employed at the Ringling Nursing Home for several years retiring in 2002.During her years as a nurse and administrator, Joyce would volunteer her vacations to serving as the camp nurse at all the Carter County Citizens Camp for the less advanced mental and physical, or social development handicaps. She loved to read about history and sew and was a member of the Ringling Church of Christ.Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Jay - Oct. 12, 2007...
