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The Duncan Banner Duncan, Oklahoma March 2006 November 15, 1919 ~ March 11, 2006 Fletcher - Wilma Joy [Blackburn] Cottrell, 86, of Fletcher, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006, in Chickasha. Funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church in Fletcher, with Rodney Campbell and Mike Thompkins officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Hills under the direction of Hodge Funeral Home in Fletcher. Wilma was born Nove,ber 15, 1919, in Binger, Oklahoma, to Grover Columbus and Mary Christine Bowling Blackburn. She married Delbert B. Cottrell on December 22, 1938, in Lookeba, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and active in Garden Club. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Fletcher, where she taught Sunday school for many years. Wilma enjoyed quilting and joined the ladies at the Senior Citizens Building in Cement to quilt until her health failed her. Survivors include six sons, Benny Cottrell of Cement, Jerry Cottrell and wife Joyce of Fletcher, Teddy Cottrell and wife Linda of Fletcher, Willie Cottrell and wife Betty of Duncan, Gary Cottrell and wife Carolyn of Cement, and Royce Cottrell and wife Candace of Lindsay; a daughter, Mary Cottrell of Cement; three sisters, Dillian Blankenship of Uba City, California, Wanda McCollum of Binger, and Ramona Rich of Waurika; 15 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband; a sister, Lillian; four brothers, C.E., Vernon, G.C. Jr, and Gail; and three grandchildren. |
© Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Service Fletcher, Oklahoma October 2011 April 12, 1943 ~ October 22, 2011 Funeral service for Joyce Ann Cottrell, 68, Fletcher, will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, Fletcher with Rev Mike Tompkins, Director of Missions, Comanche-Cotton Baptist Association and Rev Rodney Campbell, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Fletcher, officiating. Mrs Cottrell died Saturday at her home. Burial will be at Cottrell Cemetery, Northeast of Fletcher under the direction of the Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Fletcher. She was born April 12, 1943 in Okemah, Oklahoma to C.C. and Lorena [Harrison] Glasco. She married Jerry Cottrell in Okemah on May 9, 1960. They moved to Fletcher in 1961. She kept children in her home for many years and volunteered with Hospice as a caregiver. Mrs Cottrell knew all the family birthdays and anniversaries. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Fletcher where she had worked in the nursery and helped serve meals for families. She is survived by her husband of the home; a daughter Shelia and husband Clay deCordova, Piedmont, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Lorena Cottrell, Molly Cottrell, Tommy Brant Cottrell, Daniel McClung, Jeri Anne McClung, Taylor deCordova and Matthew deCordova; five sisters, Dorthy Cox, Mary Lutondress both of Okemah, Brenda Gray of Cement, Kay Rosson of Muskogee and Judy Lackey of Marland, Oklahoma; numerous brothers in law and sisters in law; many nieces and nephews; and longtime faithful friend, Linda Ledford of Fletcher. Her parents; two sisters, Maudie Cummings and Kathaleen Nixon; two sons, Randy Cottrell and Tommy Dale Cottrell; and a grandson, Jerry Grant Cottrell preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Building Fund, PO Box 359, Fletcher, OK 73541 or the Freedom Church, PO Box 188, Piedmont, OK 73078. |
Cement, Oklahoma Thursday, June 23, 2022 August 4, 1944 ~ June 19, 2022 Graveside service for William Edward Cottrell, 77, of Duncan, Oklahoma will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the family cemetery, Paradise Hill Cemetery, south of Cement Oklahoma. He was born August 4, 1944, to Delbert Cottrell and Wilma Blackburn Cottrell in Anadarko Oklahoma. He was the fourth son of seven children. Willie was an enthusiast of life, he loved to spend time with his family, travel, race mini sprint cars, watch sprint car races, farm on the land he grew up on, and any other adventure he was invited to. He was willing help anyone with anything, but it was wise to have spotters if it involved large machinery. He held many jobs throughout his life, we won't list them all. He as the finder of things he would take one mans trash and make it a treasure. His ability to fix something was a marvel. He was a champion barterer; king of favors and he always knew a guy. He lived well and loved deep. Willie married his wife Betty on April 22, 1972. They had 50 wonderful years together and made a home for the children on 'the corner' in Duncan Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his son Kevin McAdoo, his parents, Delbert and Wilma Cottrell, and brother Benny Cottrell. |
Fletcher Funeral Home Fletcher, Oklahoma August 2022 September 4, 1946 ~ August 20, 2022 Gary "Petey" Paul Cottrell of Cement, OK was born on September 14th, 1946, in Binger, OK to Delbert Cottrell and Wilma Blackburn Cottrell. He married the love of his life, Carolyn, in 1967. They shared 55 years and 8 months of love, trials, and many memories. Together they created a family and were blessed with a son. Over the years their family began to grow with two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Gary graduated from Cement High School in 1964. He attended OSU Tech in Okmulgee and graduated in 1966. He went on to work at Harrison Gypsum as a mechanic and electrician for 20+ years. He loved to fish, hunt, piddle around, play with his grandbabies, and tell stories. He was known by many different names, and each one holds a special memory. He is survived by his wife, son, granddaughter, grandson and great-granddaughter. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister and many other cousins, nieces, and nephews. He took the hand of Jesus in Oklahoma City on August 20th, 2022 surrounded by the ones he loved and cherished the most. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 23, from 12pm – 8pm at the Fletcher Funeral Home, with the family being present from 6pm – 8pm to greet family and friends. Graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Wednsda y, August 24th at the family cemetery, Paradise Hill Cemetery, south of Cement Oklahoma, with Pastor Greg Brooks officiating. |
Cement, Oklahoma March 2023 August 1, 1947 ~ March 10, 2023 Carolyn Ann [Harris] Cottrell of Cement, OK was born August 1st, 1947, in Anadarko, OK to Carrie "Heavy" Harris and Maxine Trogdon Harris. She married her Husband Gary Cottrell on January 20th, 1967. Together they created a family and were blessed with a son Paul, two grandchildren Shyla and Logan, a great-granddaughter Evelyn and a bonus grandson Travis. Carolyn also had many "kids" that she gained during her 28 years working at Cement Public School as the High School Secretary. Carolyn loved to do so many things. At her home she loved to sew, bake, and spend time outside gardening or mowing. When she wasn't keeping busy with her hands, she loved to watch basketball, softball, and baseball on tv or cheer on someone she knew at a game. Carolyn also loved watching kids, fishing, and participating in church activities, especially Vacation Bible School and Falls Creek. She is survived by her son Paul and his wife Theresa, granddaughter Shyla and her husband Travis, grandson Logan and great-granddaughter Evelyn; as well as her two brothers, nieces, nephews, and many cousins. Carolyn was called home on March 10th, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was a one-of-a-kind woman and loved by so many. |
Fletcher Funeral Home Fletcher, Oklahoma January 2017 Ocober 1, 1961 ~ January 4, 2017 Funeral service for Douglas "Doug" Cottrell, 55, of Fletcher, Oklahoma, will be at 2:00 pm Monday, January 9, 2017, at the Fletcher High School Gymnasium with Pastor Randy Cocheran, officiating. Burial will follow at the Paradise Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Fletcher Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm at the Fletcher Funeral Home. Mr Cottrell passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in Fletcher, Oklahoma at the age of 55. Douglas Allen Cottrell was born October 1, 1961 in Cyril, Oklahoma to Teddy and Linda [Hargrove] Cottrell. He grew up in Fletcher and graduated from Fletcher High School in 1979. Doug married Glenda Rowe on October 17, 1980. The two were married for 36 years and were blessed with 2 children. Doug began his career with TDS Telecom in 1984 as a lineman. Over the next 32 years, he worked his way up to become the Field Services Manager for Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. Doug was an active member of his community where he served as a City Council Member, a volunteer firefighter, and as a member of the Lion’s Club. His love for racing began with bicycle races as a child and then led up to motorcycles and cars. After his son was old enough to begin racing, Doug took on the role of pit crew chief and coach. Doug passed on his racing knowledge to both his son and his grandsons. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was involved in all of his kid’s activities such as coaching tball and softball for many summers. Doug was a well respected man and touched many lives. He will be missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Cottrell, of the home; 1 son, Derek Cottrell and his wife Alyssa, of Fletcher; 1 daughter, Ashton Cottrell, of Tulsa; his parents: Teddy and Linda Cottrell, of Fletcher; 1 sister, Sherry Harless and her husband Sam, of Fletcher. |
Robbins Funeral Home Fletcher, Oklahoma August 2003 April 25, 1962 ~ August 27, 2003 Burial with military honors will be at Paradise Hill Cemetery, Cement, under direction of Robbins Funeral Home, Fletcher. He was born April 25, 1962, in Cyril, to Jerry and Joyce Glasco Cottrell. He grew up in Fletcher and graduated from Fletcher High School in 1980. He worked in the oil field a short time before joining the Navy in 1982. In 1988 he started work at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center in Muskogee. He later became administrator of the Frederick Work Center and then of the Altus Work Center. He was a warden's assistant at Lawton Community Corrections Center, and most recently was the court liaison for the Department of Corrections at Oklahoma County Court House. He married Cherie Miller on October 16, 1999, on the family farm. He was a member of Fletcher First Baptist Church and the Poor Boys Tractor Club. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons: Tommy Brant Cottrell, Lawton; and Daniel Cottrell, Medicine Park; a daughter, Jeri Ann Cottrell, Medicine Park; his parents, Fletcher; a sister, Shelia DeCordova, Piedmont; paternal grandmother, Wilma Cottrell, Cement, three nieces; a nephew; special friends: Danny Joe, Tanner and Alf; and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Grant Cottrell; a brother, Randy Cottrell; his paternal grandfather, Delbert Cottrell; and maternal grandparents, C.C. and Lorena Glasco. |
Fletcher Funeral Home Fletcher, Oklahoma October 2025 December 27, 1972 ~ October 9, 2025 Funeral Service for Brian Gene Cottrell 52, of Cement, Oklahoma will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Fletcher First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Paradise Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Tuesday October 14, 2025, from 12:00-8:00p.m. The family will greet friends from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Fletcher Funeral Hom. Brian Gene Cottrell was born December 27, 1972, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Benny and Roberta Cottrell, where he lived for 6 months before moving to the family homestead in Cement, Oklahoma, where he lived at the time of his passing. He grew up on the family farm and attended Cement Public Schools. After High School, Brian went to work for Delta Faucet in Chickasha where he worked for over a decade. Brian attended OSU IT where he received a double Associate's Degree in Applied Sciences. From there he went to work for Eaton Corporation from 2008 to present. Brian was an avid open-wheel racing fan. He enjoyed attending the Chili Bowl Nationals every year in Tulsa with his father, brothers, uncles and Aunt Mary. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle with family and friends and loved attending the 5-state run out of Guymon, Oklahoma every year in May. He was an avid Tony Stewart fan and followed him in every form of motorsports that Tony was involved in. Brian is survived by his two brothers: Kelly Cottrell and wife Stephanie Cottrell of Okmulgee, Oklahoma and Josh Cottrell and Fiancé Brittany Young of Rush Springs, Oklahoma; 8 nephews; 3 nieces; 3 great-nephews and 1 great-niece. He was preceded in death by his parents Benny and Roberta Cottrell; his grandparents: Delbert and Wilma Cottrell; his grandfather, Robert Lee Barrett; his grandmother, Finy Moore; and his nephew, Joshua Gene Cottrell Jr. |
Cement, Oklahoma May 2012 May 2012 ~ May 26, 2012 Graveside service for Joshua Gene Cottrell infant son of Joshua Gene Cottrell, Sr and Natasha Cottrell, of Cement, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 am on Friday, June 1, 2012 at Paradise Cemetery, South of Cement, Oklahoma with Rev Lee Taylor, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church officiating. Joshua passed away at birth on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in Lawton. Survivors include his parents, of the home; three brothers, Benjaimen Cottrell, Kadyn Crawford, and Drake Cottrell; two sisters, Briana Phillips and Alayna Crawford; his maternal grandparents, Cynthia and Daniel White, of Cement, Oklahoma; his paternal grandfather, Benny Cottrell; numerous aunts and uncles; and a host of cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Roberta Cottrell; his uncle, Jeremy White; and his great grandparents. |
Elgin Funeral Home Fletcher, Oklahoma July 2019 October 5, 1939 ~ July 8, 2019 Funeral Service for Benny Gene Cottrell, 79, of Cement, Oklahoma, will be held at 2.00 p.m. Friday July 12, 2019 at Fletcher First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Paradise Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Elgin Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. The family will greet friends Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Benny Gene Cottrell was born October 5, 1939 in Binger, Oklahoma to Delbert and Wilma [Blackburn] Cottrell where he lived until 1949 when the family moved to Cement. He grew up on the family farm and attended Cement Public Schools. After high school, Benny served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged July 27, 1964. Benny married Roberta Barrett June 18, 1966 and made their home in Cement where he worked for Sequoyah Carpet Mills and their first son Kelly was born in 1968. Shortly after Kelly was born, Benny was transferred to Pawhuska with his job and their second son Brian was born in 1972. In 1973 Benny was transferred back to the Anadarko plant. He and Roberta made their home on the family farm south of Cement and in 1981 had their third son Joshua. Benny worked for Harrison Gypsom for several years, then went to work with his brother Royce for a couple of years. From there he held jobs in the oilfield and construction businesses, retiring at the age of 67. His wife Roberta passed away July 26, 1992, in the family home. Benny was an avid open wheel racing fan, and for a short while in the 90’s he had his own mini sprint car. He raced at dirt tracks in southwest Oklahoma with some success, but mainly just having fun. He enjoyed attending Chili Bowl Nationals every year in Tulsa. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his friends and family, and loved attending the 5 State Run out of Guymon, Oklahoma every year in May. In the last three years, his pride and joy was his Polaris Slingshot, and he loved taking people for a ride. He was a die hard Tony Stewart fan, and you never wanted to say anything negative about that particular racer! He is survived by his three sons; Kelly Cottrell and wife Stephanie Cottrell of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Brian Cottrell of Cement, Oklahoma and Josh Cottrell and fiancé Britt Young of New Mexico; 11 grandchildren: Kyley Cottrell, Shelby Turner and husband Josh Turner, Korbyn Cottrell, Krystian Cottrell, B. J. Cottrell, Barrett Cottrell, Drake Cottrell, Aydin Young, Addisyn Young, Gabryel McLean, and Tommy Cottrell. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Roberta Cottrell; his parents: Delbert and Wilma Cottrell; and a grandson, Joshua Gene Cottrell, Jr. |
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