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     D'Ann Unknown was buried at Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.¹ Her married name was Pair.¹ She married Jesse Franklin "Frank" Pair III, son of Jesse Franklin Pair Jr. and Nell Joyce Logan.¹ D'Ann Unknown was born on December 13, 1953.¹ She died on March 26, 2009 at age 55.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 429-35-4430.² Victoria Lynn Logan was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, 3001 Oak Lane, Van Buren, Crawford Co., Arkansas.¹ Her married name was Collier.¹ She married Unknown Collier.^1,2 Victoria Lynn Logan was born on March 30, 1969 at Rogers, Benton Co., Arkansas.² She died on July 15, 1994 at age 25.²

     Conneye Alleyene "Connie" Edler was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Fannin Co., Texas.⁴ She was born on August 19, 1944 at Crosby Co., Texas.² As of March 21, 1963,her married name was Martin.³ She married Raymond Martin on March 21, 1963 at Lubbock Co., Texas.³ Conneye Alleyene "Connie" Edler and Raymond Martin were divorced on April 21, 1982 at Collin Co., Texas.⁶ Conneye Alleyene "Connie" Edler died on June 23, 2011 at Wylie, Texas, at age 66.⁴ She HONEY GROVE - Conneye Alleyene (Edler) Martin, 66, died, Thursday June 23, 2011 in Garnnet Hill Nursing Home in Wylie, Texas. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Cooper-Sorrells Chapel in Bonham. Darrell Wallace is officiating. Interment will be at Elwood Cemetery. Survivors are daughter Deborah Burns of Wylie; son Jimmy Earl Martin of Dodd City, Texas, Raymond Dewayne Martin of Dodd City; brother C.R.(Pete) Drennan of Odessa, Texas; sister Lynda Brewster of Ogallala, NE; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. on June 26, 2011.⁴

     Paula Jean Campbell was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 39118 N3480 Road, Asher, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 445-64-4728.² Her married name was Wall.¹ She married Evert Wall.^1,3 Paula Jean Campbell was born on November 12, 1959 at Purcell, McClain Co., Oklahoma.^2,4 She died on June 9, 2001 at Oklahoma at age 41.^2,4

     Geraldine Bennett was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., Oklahoma.³ She was born on May 6, 1935 at Wewoka, Seminole Co., Oklahoma.³ As of August 16, 1951,her married name was Embree.³ She married Milford Doc Embree on August 16, 1951 at Washington, McClain Co., Oklahoma.^3,2 Geraldine Bennett died on September 17, 2016 at Purcell, McClain Co., Oklahoma, at age 81.³ She Geraldine Marie Embree of Pauls Valley passed away September 17, 2016 in Purcell, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years. Geraldine was born May 6, 1935 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Lester D. and Robena (McNally) Bennett. She lived her early years in Purcell and later moved to Pauls Valley where she has made her home most of her life. Geraldine Marie Bennett was married to Milford Doc Embree on August 16, 1951. He preceded her in death June 22, 1979. She worked at several stores as a cashier including Ballard's Grocery and Homeland. During her career working in public life she made many friends. Later she was a caregiver to many in her family. Her family was the pride of her life. She loved each and every one of her grandchildren, and loved playing games with them. She was very competitive with them — she loved to win! Geraldine was a wonderful homemaker, loved to work puzzles and a good cook. She especially enjoyed family gatherings during such holidays as Christmas and Thanksgiving. She attended the Pauls Valley Church of God and later the Assembly of God Church. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, Lester D. and Robena Bennett; her husband, Milford Doc Embree; grandson, Jeromy Paine; stepson, Milford Leon Embree; two sisters, Paula Wall and Joan Yates; and one brother, Richard Bennett. Surviving family include her children - Sandi Paine and husband Larry, Kenny Embree of Pauls Valley, Lorri Green of Purcell, and Thomas Embree and wife Stephanie of Purcell; daughter-in-law, Patty Embree; 15 grandchildren - Mike Hamilton and wife Crystal, Shannon Hamilton and wife Lisa, Keri Stanley and husband Lee, Mandy Neff, Crystal Kelley and husband Ronnie, Jaime Gibson and husband Jeremy, Steven Embree and wife Stefanie, Jeremy Ballard and wife Lacy, Amanda Fleming and husband Nathan, Matthew Embree, Kieran Embree, Andrew Embree, Claire Embree, Kevin Embree and Chris Embree; 23 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Glenda Contereras of Norman, and Bertha Skeryanc and husband Tony of Houston, Texas; two sisters-in-law: June Milligan and husband Bill of Garden City, Kansas, and Jean Bennett of Oklahoma City; one son-in-law, Everett Wall of Tulsa; special Aunt Ailene; as well as host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Stufflebean-Coffey Chapel of Remembrance officiated by Bro. Larry Boatman. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Stufflebean-Coffey Funeral Home. on September 21, 2016.³

     His Social Security Number was 447-28-5365.⁴ Milford Doc Embree was born on December 26, 1930 at Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., Oklahoma.^4,3 He married Geraldine Bennett, daughter of Lester Duel Bennett and Robena Cecelia McNally, on August 16, 1951 at Washington, McClain Co., Oklahoma.^1,2 Milford Doc Embree died on June 22, 1979 at Oklahoma at age 48.¹

     Joan Cecelia Bennett was buried at Hillside Cemetery, Purcell, McClain Co., Oklahoma.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 447-34-4192.² She Mrs. Yates, 69, of Purcell died at Presbyterian Hospital. Services: Johnson Road Baptist Church, Purcell, with the Rev. Wayne Brown officiating. (Wilson-Little Funeral Home) Born to Lester Duel Bennett and Robena Joan Cecelia McNally Bennett, she was the 2nd of 6 children and grew up in Wetumka and Purcell. She attended the Catholic school in Purcell and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Norman in 1954. On her birthday In 1955, she and Willie Dean Yates were married by the Rev. Carlos Berry, minister of the Purcell First Baptist Church. Her activities and accomplishments included: Ken's Red and White Grocery Store Manager, Purcell; Griffin Memorial State Hospital Administrative Secretary and Norman Mental Health Center; LARC prison guard; E-squad member; 1st female yard and towers guard; highest award for marksmanship; Hawthorne Elementary School PTA president; homeroom mother; Brownie and Cub Scout leader; McClain Co. Red Cross swimming instructor; Rose Violet Garden Club; Purcell Cemetery Board; NRA member; English as a 2nd Language instructor; Friend of the Purcell Library; unofficial Red Hat Ladies Society member; Johnson Road Baptist Church Sunday school teacher; National Honors bowling; and baby sitting her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her parents Lester Bennett and Robena McNally Campbell; step-father Oran Campbell; sister Paula Campbell Wall; brother Richard Bennett; and grandchildren, Dwight and Dewayne Gilleland. Survivors include: her husband, Willie; 4 children Stephen Leslie Yates, Diana Yates-Gray, Karen Sue Gilleland and Joan Gail Cheatwood; 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; sisters Geraldine Embree, Glenda Contrares and Bertha Sue Skeryanc; brother Gene Campbell; sister-in-law Jean Bennett; brothers-in-law Virgil Yates and Evert Wall. Bearers: Douglas Gilleland Jr., Terry Gray Jr. and Bruce Gray, Justin and Travis Cheatwood, Adam Gibson, Donnie Coker and Zulfiqar Ali. Honorary bearers: Jeffrey and Jason Yates, Cheri Coker, Rebecca Gibson, Jessica Domingue, Tiffany Ali and the employees of Health Back Home Health in Purcell.⁴ She was born on January 1, 1937 at Wewoka, Seminole Co., Oklahoma.^2,5 As of January 1, 1955,her married name was Yates.⁴ She married Willie Dean Yates on January 1, 1955 at Purcell, McClain Co., Oklahoma.^4,5,3 Joan Cecelia Bennett died on July 7, 2006 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 69.^2,4,5

     Willie Dean Yates Willie Yates, age 86 of Purcell, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, at the Lexington Nursing Home. Willie Dean Yates was born April 12, 1929 in Purcell, OK. His parents were Lester Virgil Yates and Hattie Mae (Matthews) Yates. He grew up in Purcell and attended Purcell Schools, graduating in 1950. Willie was voted most popular and best dancer his senior year. Willie then attended OBU on a sports scholarship for a year, before joining the United States Army. He served a brief time, but returned home to care for his parents. On January 1, 1955, Willie married his best friend and true love, Joan Cecelia Bennett. They made their home in Purcell where together they raised 4 children, son, Steve and daughters, Diana, Karen and Gail. Willie began working for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, a career that spanned more than 39 years. He retired in 1992 as a Highway Inspector. When not working, Willie enjoyed playing tennis and even taught tennis at the Purcell Community Center. He enjoyed walking and garage sales, and never missed an opportunity to go fishing. Willie was a long time and faithful member of the Johnson Road Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, brother, uncle and a good friend. He will be dearly missed! He was preceded in death by: His wife, Joan Cecilia Yates; Grandchildren; Dwight and Dewayne Gilleland; Parents, Lester and Hattie Mae Yates and Brothers; Virgil Yates, Bert Lane and James Lane; Sisters, Dorothy Burton, Louise Snow, Norma Purser and Beatrice Meade. Willie leaves behind: 4 children; Steve Yates of Kent, WA, Diana Yates-Gray of Purcell Karen Gilleland and husband Douglas Sr. of Purcell Gail Cheatwood and husband Larry of Lexington 11 grandchildren; Cheri Gray-Coker and husband Donnie, Douglas Gilleland Jr. and wife Anissa, Terry Gray Jr., Jeffrey Yates and wife Kristen, Rebecca Gibson and husband Adam, Bruce Gray and wife Jamie, Tiffany Cheatwood, Justin Cheatwood and wife Angela, Jason Yates and wife Crystal, Jessica Hunter and husband Jeremy and Travis Cheatwood and wife Courtney; 30 great grandchildren; also many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 15, 2016, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Hillside Cemetery, Purcell, McClain Co., Oklahoma.⁴ He was born on April 12, 1929 at Purcell, McClain Co., Oklahoma.^3,4 He married Joan Cecelia Bennett, daughter of Lester Duel Bennett and Robena Cecelia McNally, on January 1, 1955 at Purcell, McClain Co., Oklahoma.^2,3,4 Willie Dean Yates died on April 11, 2016 at Lexington, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma, at age 86.⁴