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© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma May 1975 July 11, 1884 ~ 18/May/1975 Mrs John J. [Minnie Belle] Allen, 90, 814 W. Randolph, died Sunday evening in a local hospital having been in failing health for some time. Her funeral will be Wednesday at 10 AM in Henninger-Allen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Lloyd H. Lambert officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery beside her husband. Mrs Allen was born July 11, 1884, at McCune, Crawford County, Kansas. She came to Oklahoma with her parents in a covered wagon February 1898, settling in the old Coldwater community in Grant County. At the time the railroad came through, she moved to Hillsdale and attended the Jetmore and Lacy schools. On Christmas Day in 1907, she married John J. Allen and resided in Drummond and briefly at Dallas, Texas, before moving to Enid where she had remained since. She was a member of the Central Christian Church and the Women's Bible Class. She was also a life member of Neal Chapter No. 453, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include one son, Hugh H., Enid; one grandson and one granddaughter, and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, three sisters, three brothers and her husband. |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma March 1969 March 1, 1888 ~ March 2, 1969 Funeral services for Mrs Laura L. Allen, 81, who died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital following a lengthy illness, will be at 2 PM Thursday in the Henninger Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Rev T. A. Chick will officiate and burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Henninger-Allen Funeral Home. Mrs Allen was born in Mayday, Kansas, and moved to Quinlin with her parents when she was 13 years old. She attended Quinlin schools and later taught in Belva for several years. She and Audra Allen were married at Canadian, Texas, March 14, 1910. Following her husband's death in 1919, Mrs Allen moved to Enid. She worked at the Enid high school cafeteria for many years. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs E. E. [Bessie] Lawver, Enid, and Mrs R. J. [Leola] Phillips, El Reno; two sons, Marion D. Allen, Evergreen, Colorado, and Fred D. Allen, Everett, Washington; six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Myrtle Cavanaugh and Mrs James B. Lord, both of Enid. |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma September 1963 February 20, 1898 ~ September 28, 1963 Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday in the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Elmer T. Waldron presiding for Everett L. Allen, 65, who died in a local hospital Saturday following a period of ill health. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A native of Kiowa Kansas, he came to Enid when he was a young man and had lived here since. He drove a wagon for the Quality Laundry for some time before driving for Red Ball and later various cab companies. He retired two years ago due to his health. He was a member of the Christian Church and of the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs Connie Short, Enid, and Mrs K. F. Mongold, Amarillo, Texas; two sons, Marvin Ward, Enid, and Thomas W., Bartlesville; 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild; and three sisters, Mrs Etta Breeden, Los Angeles, California, Mrs Roger Philips, Washington, DC, and Mrs Lorena Hill, Alva. |
© Henninger Allen Funeral Home Garfield County, OK 1969 1889 ~ 1969 Funeral services for Miss Della M. Allen, 80, 517 S. 10th, who died in a local nursing home Sunday, will be at 2 PM Tuesday in the Rush Avenue Baptist Church. Rev James F. Matheny will officiate and burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home. A native of Sylvia, Kansas, Miss Allen was reared on a farm in the Goltry and Carrier communities upon which her father had staked a claim at the time of the opening of the Cherokee Strip. She taught school and worked in the Masonic Home in Guthrie for some time. She moved to Enid in the early 1930s and was employed by Swift and Company for several years. She was a member of the Rush Avenue Baptist Church and the Adult Sunday School class. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs Pearl B. Rankin, Enid, and Mrs Maggie Bonnell, San Bernardino, California; several nieces and nephews, including Mrs C. E. Gilbert and Robert V. Allen, both of Enid. |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma January 1975 November 10, 1901 ~ January 1, 1975 Merle D. Allen, 73, 2214 Indian Drive, a long time Enid business man, died early Tuesday after an illness of several weeks. His funeral service will be at 2 PM Thursday in the Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Dr Leslie G. Everitt officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The casket will not be opened after the service. Those who wish may make Memorial contributions to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in Allen's memory, with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund. Allen was born in Enid and graduated from high school here. He attended Phillips University and the University of Oklahoma at Norman where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He graduated from Houston University. After his marriage to Pauline Smith in 1924, Allen operated a service station at Garber during the oil boom and later moved to Perry, operating a gasoline agency there. While living in Perry, Allen served two terms in the Oklahoma State Legislature. He was a member and past President of the Perry Rotary Club and a former member of the Enid Rotary Club. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church. In 1942, the Allen's returned to Enid where they operated the Garfield County Tag office under three governors. During the two years he served as director of public relations for the National U S Highway 60 Association, 1956-1958, Alan traveled extensively, promoting the U S 60 Highway route across the United States. Because of ill health, he retired a few years ago. In addition to his wife Pauline, Alan is survived by a son, Roger D. Allen, Midland, Texas, and two grandchildren. |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma September 1985 June 30, 1903 ~ September 25, 1985 Thomas Elmer Allen, 82, died Wednesday. Services will be 2 PM Friday at the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry L. Walborn and Rev Ilo Watkins officiating. Burial will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Allen was born June 30, 1903, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Thomas and Lonetta Preston Allen. He moved to Enid in 1933, where he owned and operated several restaurants until his retirement in 1963. He married Elizabeth B. Estes in 1952. Allen was a member of the Abundant Life Temple Church. Allen is survived by his wife. Memorials in his name may be made to the Garfield County unit of the Oklahoma Diabetes Association with the funeral home acting as custodian of the fund. |
© Enid Daily Eagle Enid, Oklahoma July 25, 1983 December 6, 1906 ~ July 22, 1983 The funeral for Roy F. Allen, 76, 2206 E. Eucalyptus, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Henninger-Allen Funeral Home chapel. The Rev Bill Kious will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Allen died early Friday in a local nursing home. He was born December 6, 1906 to Ray R. and Mary Dunlap Allen. He attended school at Meridian, and moved to Enid in 1918. He and Sadie Coburn were married September 5, 1929, in Enid. Allen was employed as a catalytic cracker operator with Champlin Petroleum Co. for 43 years, retiring in 1968. He served in the United State Army Air Force as supply technician in Italy during World War II. Allen was a member of the American legion, Veteran of Foreign Wars [VFW], and Moose Lodge, all of Enid.Army Air Force He was also a member of Pleasant Vale Community Church. Survivors include two sons, Ernie L. and Roy Allen Jr., both of Enid, two daughters, Mrs Robert [Betty] Collins, Lynchburg, Va., and Mrs LeRoy [Donna] Durheim, Enid, one brother, Ralph Allen, Enid; 1? Grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Sadie in. 1981. |
© Henninger Allen Funeral Home Garfield County, OK January 1998 November 4, 1910 ~ January 23, 1998 The funeral for Hugh H. Allen, 87, will be at 3 pm Monday in the chapel of Henninger-Allen Funeral Home. The Rev Gary McCormick of Central Christian Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. He was Born November 4, 1910, in Hillsdale to John J. and Minnie Belle Wamsley Allen and died Thursday, January 22, 1998, at his home. He graduated from Enid High School and worked for the Enid News and Eagle before joining George E. Failing Company on a seismograph crew, seeching for oil in Venzuela, During World War II he joined the Navy Seabees, serving in the Pacific Theatre. After the war ghe returned to Venzuela prospecting for iron ore for Bethlelem Steel. On June 16, 1961 he married Mildred Cole. They lived in Enid. He worked for Henninger-Allen Funeral Home, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Central Christian Church, American Legion and the VFW. Surviving are one nephew, John Allen of Enid; and one niece, Ann Robinson of Nashville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his wife and two brothers. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the church. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma September 10, 1981 January 17, 1912 ~ September 9, 1981 Funeral services for Sadie Louella Allen, 69, 2206 E. Euclyptus, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in teh Henninger-Allen Chapel with the Rev Paul J. Enabnit officiating. Mrs Allen will buried in Memorial park Cemetery. She was born at Nash January 17, 1912, and died Wednesday morning in a local hospital. She and Roy Allen were married September 5, 1929 in Enid. Mrs Allen was a member of Pleasant Vale Community Church. She is survived by her husband Roy of the home; two sons and two daughters. Ernest L. Allen and Roy F. Allen Jr., Enid, Betty Jean [Mrs Robert] Collins, Lynchburg Va., and Donna Boyd, Spokane, Wash,; a brother Walter Coburn, Midwest City; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Six brothers and a sister preceded her in death." Pleasant Vale Community Church, Enid, OK 60th Anniversary 1943 - 2003 Booklet Elected as: Pianist for Sunday School, September 1948, 1958, 1959 Pianist for Church, September 1950 Deaconesses, September 1961 |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma April 1982br> May 22, 1913 ~1982 Funeral services for Lennis D. Allen Sr., 68, 404 N. Fourth, will be at 10 AM Thursday in the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev Paul J. Enabnit officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Allen died early Monday of an apparent heart attack. He was born May 22, 1913, in Calista, Kansas, the son of Howard and Gladys Smith Allen. The family moved to the Lahoma community when he was 17 years old. Allen was a general construction engineer and had lived in several states. He had been employed by the General Baking Company for 13 years and had worked at the Enid State School from 1966 to 1976. For the past four years he had worked as a security guard for the B & M Security System. Allen is survived by a son, L. D. Allen Jr, Bethany; five daughters, Mrs Johnny [Janeal] Gracey, Houston, Texas, Mrs Lawrence [Janet] Rowe and Mrs Rosa Lee Henneke, both of Lahoma, Mrs Lawrence [Sharon] Felber, Waukomis and Mrs Roger [Dorothy] Felber, Macomb, Illinois; 20 grandchildren; six great – grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs June Walton, Mrs Ervin [Evelyn] Koehn and Mrs Ray [Dorothy] Montgomery, all of Enid, Mrs Vonnie Roth, Lahoma, Mrs Mildred Hackney, Farmington, New Mexico, Mrs Robert [Melva] Unruh, Midwest City and a brother, Marvin R. Allen of Lahoma. He was preceded in death by a son, a granddaughter and three brothers. |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma August 1972 January 11, 1913 ~ August 1972 A native Enid man died Monday afternoon in a local hospital at the age of 59. He was ill for only a brief period. Funeral services for Noah V. Allen Sr, 1618 Ponca Drive, will be held at 10 AM Thursday in the Chapel of the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home. Rev Charles Gibson will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Allen was born in Enid on January 11, 1913. He attended schools here and entered the used-car business in 1928. He worked for short periods of time in the lumber and jewelry business. He married Ethel Cline and February, 1948. He was a member of the Davis Park Christian Church, Masonic Lodge No 80, the Guthrie Consistory, the Order of the Eastern Star No 36, and the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 1740. He had a special deputy commission under the late Mason Hart and the late Pete Horrall. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Noah Allen Jr, of Enid; one daughter, Mary Lou, Enid; and one brother, Raymond Allen, Clovis, New Mexico. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma October 1982 April 1, 1916 ~ October 16, 1982 Raymond O. Allen, 65, 1108 E. Cherokee, died Saturday afternoon in an Enid hospital following an illness of several months. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Tuesday in the Brown Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev and R. T. Eichenaur officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. He was born April 1, 1916, at Coleman. The family moved to Strang were Allen graduated from high school. An Enid resident since 1941, he and Rena Mae Veatch were married June 15, 1941, at Ringwood. He served in the U S Army in the European Theater during World War II, returning to Enid following his discharge. He was a 20-year employee of Gold Spot Dairy, retiring three years ago. He had also worked for Luckenbill Contractors for seven years. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Mrs Gladys Dickson of Clovis, New Mexico; two sons, Richard of Dillon, Colorado, and John of Tulsa; one brother, Ben of Enid; and six grandchildren. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma August 6, 2013 November 22, 1919 ~ August 2013 ENID, Okla. - The graveside service for Rena Mae Allen, 93, of Enid, will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013, in the Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Pastor Steve Williams will officiate. Services are under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. She was born November 22, 1919, to Elmer A. and Mabel Fern Nash Veatch in Ringwood, OK. She grew up in Ringwood, OK, and graduated from Ringwood High School. She married Raymond O. Allen on June 15, 1941. They moved to Enid in 1945. She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to crochet and sew. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Gladys Eargle and Jim of Okeene; two sons, Richard Allen and wife Gloria of Dillon, CO, and John Allen and wife Evelyn of Enid; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two brothers, Laurence and Eugene Veatch. Memorials may be given to Oklahoma Medical Research Center, Cancer Division. Condolences may be made online at Brown-Cummings.com Submitted by Family |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma August 1994 December 12, 1919 ~ August 23, 1994 The funeral for Madelyn J. Allen, 74, will be at 11 AM Friday at Immanuel Baptist Church. The Rev Wade Burleson will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, under direction of Brown Funeral Home, Enid. She was born December 12, 1919, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Ralph E. and Aurillia Eva Immell Mathews and died Tuesday, August 23, 1994, in Western Plains Hospital, Dodge city, Kansas. She attended school in Dodge City before moving to Hutchinson, Kansas, then to Enid in 1937. She attended Phillips University. On December 29, 1940, she married Ed Allen in Enid. She worked at the Garfield County Treasurer office for 25 years where she was deputy treasurer of Garfield County, retiring in 1981. She was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was visitation Secretary for 20 years. She also was a 54 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 36, the Red Carpet Chapter of American Business Women's Association [ABWA], the Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR], the Colonial Dames and a life member and past first lady of the Oklahoma Unit of the Wally BYAM Caravan Club International Inc. Surviving are her husband; one son, Dick of Enid; two daughters, Judy Puerta of Norman and Jane Roney of Edmond; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one son. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the church's building fund. |
© Brown-Cummings Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma January 2006 December 15, 1919 ~ January 9, 2005 Edwin Francis Allen, devoted Christian husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, died of cancer at his Enid home on January 9, 2006. He was 86. Born at his parent's Shawnee home December 15, 1919, Ed was the youngest of eight children and the only son born to Edwin and Maggie Allen. The family moved to Fletcher when Ed was 3 months old. At age 13, Ed's father died, so he and his sisters worked picking cotton to support the family. After graduating from Fletcher High School, Ed moved to Enid, found work with H.A. Marr Wholesale Grocery and attended Phillips University before entering the Air Force during World War II. Upon his return from the military, he worked at Liberty Federal Savings and Loan for five years and for 35 years at Kingfisher Federal Savings and Loan before retiring as vice president and Enid branch manager in 1984. Ed married Madelyn June Matthews in 1940 in Enid. They were introduced by a mutual friend. Ed and his bride enjoyed 54 wonderful years of marriage. Their home was a gathering place for friends and family. They also loved playing golf together. After Ed's retirement, they frequently traveled in their Airstream until Madelyn's death in 1994. Ed and Madelyn were charter members of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was church treasurer for several years and was instrumental in its development into one of Enid's largest churches. In 1996, Ed married Betty Lee Pollard. Ed and Betty enjoyed playing dominos and cards with friends. They also attended many sporting events, especially baseball games of Ed's grandson Matt Roney. Ed was a longtime member of the Enid Noon Lion's Club and once was named boss of the year by the Red Carpet American Business Women. He also was board chairman of the Baptist Hospital for two years and was a member of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International, and was president of its Oklahoma Unit in 1989. Preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Madelyn; two sons, James David Allen and Edwin Richard "Dick" Allen; and six sisters, Alma Huddleston, Elma Kisner, Velma Burch, Bessie Ogle, Altha Thomason and Reba Jones. Survived by his wife, Betty; one sister, Edna Meyer of Lawton; two daughters, Judy Atwood and husband Loren of Oklahoma City, and Janie Roney and husband Steve of Edmond; daughter-in-law, Diana Allen; six grandchildren, Gayle Thornton, Mike Puerta, Reagan Allen, Ryan Allen, Melissa Freebern and Matt Roney; and three great grandchildren, Abbey Thornton, Logan Allen and Blake Allen. Also survived by his wife's children, Fred J. Dodds, Jo Ann Loucks and Tracy Dodds. Ed loved golf, playing until a month before his death, even while taking chemotherapy. He also was an avid gardener, growing vegetables in his back yard for more than 60 summers. Most important, Ed knew his eternity was secure, and he considered it his life's mission to minister to others, even to doctors and nurses during the final week of his life. His family considers him a hero. Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 16th, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in Emmanuel Baptist Church with Pastor Ted Kuschel officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at brown-cummmgs.com Memorials may be made in Mr Allen's memory to Hospice, Circle of love with Brown-Cummings Funeral Home, 400 West Maple, Enid, Oklahoma 73701, serving as custodian of the fund. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma May 2001 September 14, 1920 ~ May 15, 2001 A graveside service for Hazel Lillian Allen, 80, will be 10 AM Friday in the Chapel of Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Don Tines will officiate. Arrangements are by Ladusau – Evans Funeral Home. She was born September 14, 1920, in Oklahoma City to Frank and Margarita Strauss Ridgway and died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at The Living Center nursing facility. At age 12, she moved with family to Enid, graduating from Enid high school in 1938. She worked for First National Bank as an elevator operator and later for Dr Vandiver as his nurse receptionist. She then worked for Banfield's Packing Plant of Enid. She married Marvin "Shorty" Allen on June 30, 1946. She worked several places as a bookkeeper. Surviving are one daughter, Rebecca Allen Skelton of Enid; and one brother, David Ward Allen of Enid. She was preceded in death by her husband, January 18, 1989. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Cancer Division. |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma January 1989 October 2, 1921 ~ January 18, 1989 The funeral for Marvin W. "Shorty" Allen, 67, 1506 E. Oak, will be at 3 PM Friday at Saint Luke's United Methodist Church and with the Rev. Dennis Adlof officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery directed by Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. He was born October 2, 1921, in Enid and died Wednesday at St Mary's Hospital after a short period of ill health. Allen attended Enid schools. He entered the U S Navy in 1942, serving in both the Atlantic and the Pacific before receiving his discharge in 1945. He and Hazel Ridgway were married June 30, 1946, in Sudan, Kansas. They lived in Enid where he worked for Banfield Packing Company and Gold Spot Dairy before retiring. He was a member of Saint Luke's United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; one son, David of the home; one daughter, Becky Skelton of Oklahoma City; his mother, Eshterlee Wojahn of Enid; one sister, Mary Lee Mongold of Amarillo, Texas; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by one brother. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the kidney foundation. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma April 16, 1986 September 5, 1922 ~ April 16, 1986 The funeral for Robert V. Allen, 63, who died late Wednesday at a local hospital, will be 4 PM Friday at Henninger-Allen Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev James F. Matheny will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Allen was born September 5, 1922, in Clayton, New Mexico, to Robert E. And Edna F Schweedler Allen. He moved with his parents to a farm southeast of Goltry, later moving to Gentry, Arkansas, where he graduated from high school. On June 18, 1944, he married Hazel M. Dixon in Springtown, Arkansas. They made their home in Auburn, Washington, later returning to Arkansas. In 1974, they moved to Enid. Allen was employed for 19 years at Lakeview Service Station and in 1966, started working at Vance Air of Force Base. He was employed as a hydraulic specialist by Northrup. Allen also owned and operated the University Station Laundry, and attended the Enid Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; a son, Jim, Tulsa; two daughters, Mrs Gary [Eula Faye] Lentz, Seabrook, Texas, and Mrs Glenn [Tammy] Lastinger, Lawton; three grandchildren, his mother, Edna Faye Allen, Cushing; and three sisters, Virginia Bass, Texas, Mrs Bill [Marie] Remington, Cushing, and Mrs Kenneth [Irma] Armstrong, Pineville, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father, a sister and a brother. Memorials in his name may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Heart Division, with the funeral home serving as custodian of the funds. |
Enid, Oklahoma April 2009 February 7, 1924 ~ April 9, 2009 ENID, OKLAHOMA Benjamin Buck "Ben Allen, 85, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Memorial Park Cemetery. Brown-Cummings Funeral Home, Enid, Oklahoma. |
© Enid Care Enid, Oklahoma January 2018 October 14, 1925 ~ January 10, 2018 The funeral service for Bethel Mildred Gray, 92 year-old Enid resident will be 10:00AM Saturday, January 13, 2018 in the Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home Chapel. Chaplain Gary Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Bethel was born October 14, 1925 near Marshall, Oklahoma to David Harley Cline and Martha May [Blakley] Cline and died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in Integris bass Baptist Health Center. She was named for her father's sister, Mildred States, and her mother's sister, Bethel Browning. She was reared on the farm and educated in Roxana Grade School. She graduared from Marshall High School in 1944. Bethel moved to Enid soon after graduation She married Noah V. Allen in 1947. They were parents of a son and daughter. The family made their home in Enid. They were in the automobile business along with purchasing the Lomgbell Lumber Company, Nash Lumber Yard, Knox Auto Stores and Rosenfiled Jewelry in Shawnee. After her husband's death, she retained the real estate holdings and continued with the investments And rental property management. Bethel graduated from Floral School in Denver, Colorado., and was a designer for 52 years. Previous to her designing career, she was a bookkeeper for Silver's Electric and was city clerk of North Enid. She and Richard Gray were married in 1874. They traveled extensively. He died in 1992. Bethel was a member of Davis Park Christian Church, Enid Chapter No. 36 of Order of the Eastern Star, local AARP, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, life member of Air Force Sergeants Widows, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and American Legion Auxiliary. Richard and Bethel were the first couple ever to become Kiwanis Club Members. She is survived by one son, Noah V. Allen Jr; one daughter, Mary Lucile(Allen) Durham; two granddaughters, April Sue Allen and Summer Bethel [Durham] Marrow, one great-grandson, Jacob Dewitt Marrow, one great-granddaughter, and one special daughter Claudine Rogers of Enid. She was preceded in death by her parents, bothe husbands, four brothers and four sisters. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.enidwecare.com |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma 1976 1927 ~ 1976 Service for William C. "Bill" Allen will be Thursday at 2 PM in the Chapel of the Brown Funeral Home with the Rev Wendyl Glenn officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Brown Funeral Home. A lifelong resident of Enid, Allen was a member of the Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Mr and Mrs Clive Allen and one sister, Mrs Howard [Thelma] Lindered of Springfield, Missouri. |
© Henninger Hinson Funeral Home Garfield County, OK August 1995 July 5, 1929 ~ August 9, 1995 A Mass of Christian burial for Gene Allen Jr, 47, will be at 10 am. Monday, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church. The Rev Ernest Flusche will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 pm., Sunday, in the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Gene was born April 24, 1954 in Enid to Lloyd Gene and Millie L. Musgrove Allen and passed away Thursday, August 9, 2001 at St Mary's Regional Medical Center. Gene graduated from Enid High School in 1972. He drove trucks until 1995 when he took over operation of his dad's business, Allen Oil Company. On October 24, 1981, he married Rose Acuna in Tulsa. Gene was a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was a passionate Harley Davidson rider and was a member of the Harley Owners Group. Gene is survived by his wife, Rose; sons, Matthew, Jeffrey and Jeremy all of the home; son, Lloyd Wayne Allen and his wife, Julie of Guthrie; daughter Tina Scott of Guthrie; his mother, Millie "Bonnie" Allen; two sisters, Bonnie Jean Kitchens and her husband, Jessie of Weatherford, Kathy Wilkins and her husband, Ben of Enid; Glen Allen of Enid, Jerry Lee Allen of Broken Arrow; three grandchildren, Megan, Chastidy and Alexandria; many nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his father. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Cancer Division or Our Daily Bread. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma November 2005 November 19, 1930 ~ July 10, 2005 Funeral services for Dorice Allen, age 74, will be Friday, July 15, 2005 at 11 AM at the First Missionary Baptist Church, 476 E. Garriott. Pastor J. R. Ellis of the Enid Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 14, 2005 from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home chapel. Arrangements entrusted to the Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Willie F. Allen, daughters, Dr Joyce Allen Allison, Bloomington, Illinois, Robin Allen, Spring, Texas, Dr Pamela Allen, Edmond, Oklahoma; sisters, weselene Wiley, Dallas, Texas, Kathleen Wiley, Spring, Texas Memorials may be made to the Doris Allen Scholarship Fund with the funeral home as custodian of the funds. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma January 31, 2018 September 26, 1932 ~ January 29, 2018 The graveside service for Millie "Bonnie" Lavaughn Allen is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Gary Miller officiating. Viewing is available 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, and 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home. Mille was born September 26, 1932, in Roxanna, OK. She was the sixth of eight children born to Glen & Viola [Lackey] Musgrove. She passed away January 29, 2018, in Enid. She attended Marshall High School where she was a member of the band. On September 28, 1949, Millie married Lloyd Gene Allen. Together, they raised five children. For 47 years, she and Gene owned and operated Allen Oil Company on North Van Buren. Millie loved bowling, camping, crafts of any kind and watching westerns. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; two sons, Lloyd Gene Allen, Jr. and Jerry Allen; one grandson; two twin granddaughters; one son-in-law; and five siblings. Millie is survived by three children, Bonnie Kitchen and husband, Jessie of Mansfield, TX; Kathryn "Kathy" Wilkins of Enid; Glen Allen of Enid; two daughters-in-law, Rose Allen of Jenks, OK; Lori Allen of Broken Arrow, OK; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister. Memorials may be given through Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home to Ross Hospice or Our Daily Bread. Condolences may be made online at www.EnidWeCare.com |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma December 30, 2010 November 11, 1934 ~ December 29, 2010 The committal service for Ernest L. "Ernie" Allen, 76 year-old Enid resident will be at 1:00PM in Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday, January 3, 2011. There will be a memorial service following at 2:00PM in the Henninger Hinson Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Grady Bohannon will officiate. Ernie was born November 11, 1934 in Enid to Roy and Sadie [Coburn] Allen and died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in his home. He attended local schools and graduated with the class of 1953. On October 12, 1956 he married Deanna Dulick in Enid, where the couple made their home. He began his career in mechanics as a junior in high school, working for Pfrehm's Automotive. He later worked for Buck Payne at P&W Garage. He later bought the business and owned and operated it for several years. He was a life-long member of Pleasantvale Community Church. He enjoyed auto racing, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He is survived by his wife Deanna, of the home, his children; JoElla Coffey and husband Frank of Enid, Marvin Allen and wife Theresa of Enid, and Erin Denney and husband Randy of Enid. Seven grandchildren; Brandy, Amber, Hope, Chelsey, Tray, Kynna, and Kari. Six great grandchildren; Tabor, Addison, Macy, Jordon, Brysen, and Jacob. Two sisters, Betty Collins and husband Bob of Danville, VA. And Donna Sodorff of Medical Lake, WA. One brother, Roy Allen Jr. and wife Cindy of Enid. Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma May 1990 January 2, 1935 ~ May 7, 1990 Oklahoma City – The funeral for Claude Wesley Allen, 55, who died Monday, will be held at 11 AM Thursday at Hahn-Cook/Street and Draper Funeral Home, Oklahoma City. Burial will be at 2:30 PM Thursday in Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid. He was born January 2, 1935, in Muskogee and graduated from Phillips University. He held a Masters degree in criminal justice administration from Oklahoma City University, and retired from the U S Air Force as a special agent with the office of special investigation after 26 years. He also was employed as tax auditor supervisor for the Oklahoma Tax Commission. He was a former deacon at North McArthur Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn; one son, Claude W. Allen Jr; one daughter, Sandra D. Seidel and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Cancer research. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma March 30, 2018 March 10, 1938 ~ March 28, 2018 Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanette Marie Allen, 80, Enid, is 10 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father Joseph Irwin officiating. Burial follows in Memorial Park Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary is 6 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home. Jeanette died at home Wednesday, March 28, 2018, surrounded by her family. Jeanette was born on the family farm March 10, 1938, to Joseph Kokojan and Adella Walta in Waukomis. She graduated from Waukomis High School. Upon marrying John J. Allen, August 30, 1956, in Bison, the couple made Enid their home. Jeanette was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. She was very active in the Enid community as well as her church. Jeanette will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by Jerry Allen and Fawn Lamb of Enid, Bob and Margaret Allen of Branson, Missouri, and JoAnn and David Edson of Titusville, Florida. Grandchildren include: Ashley and Curtis Taylor, Meghan and Brad Mills, Eric Wheeler and Katie Salvatore, Josh Edson, Robert Allen, Madison Allen, Jordyn and Cody Tindall, and Jared Allen. Great grandchildren include: Zoe, Creed, Harper, Paisley, Grayson and Rylie. Preceded in death by her husband, John; brother, James Kokojan; and her parents. Memorials may be made to Our Daily Bread, Hospice Circle of Love or St. Jude Children's Hospital, with the funeral home acting as custodian for the funds. Guestbook available at www.AndersonBurris.com |
© Henninger Hinson Funeral Home Garfield County, OK December 2012 May 12, 1938 ~ December 6, 2012 The graveside service for Deanna Allen will be 10:00am Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in the Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum with Reverend Grady Bohannon officiating. A celebration and remembrance service will follow at 11:00am in the Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing will be available until 9:00 am Wednesday morning. Deanna was born in Enid to Marvin and Billy [Batchelder] Dulick May 12, 1938. She passed away in Enid December 6, 2012. She married Ernie Allen October 12, 1956. They were married 54 years at the time of death in 2010. They had two children, JoElla Coffey and Marvin Allen. They later welcomed a third child to the family, Erin Denney. Deanna and Ernie owned and operated P&W Garage and then Allen's Auto House Calls until their retirement. Deanna always enjoyed all kinds of arts and crafts, cards and music. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law; sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Deanna is survived by daughter, JoElla of Enid; son, Marvin and wife, Theresa of Enid; daughter, Erin and husband; Randy; grandchildren, Brandy; Amber; Hope; Chelsey; Tray; great-grandchildren, Tabor; Addison; Macy; Jacob; brother, Arkell Dulick and wife, Benita of Lithia Springs, GA; sister-in-law, Betty Collins of Danville, VA; brother-in-law, Roy Allen and wife, Cindy of Enid. She is also survived by numerous step-grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family is welcoming friends at 2301 E. Pine, Enid. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Pleasantvale Community Church. |
© Anderson~Burris Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma May 2016 April 25, 1938 ~ May 17, 2016 Funeral service for James "Wendell" Allen, 78, of Enid, will be 1:00 PM, Friday, May 20, 2016 at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel with Mr Gordon Jantz officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Wendell was born April 25, 1938 in Elmer, Oklahoma to James Leslie and Maggie Allen and passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Enid with his wife and friends by his side. Wendell grew up in Elmer and graduated from Southside High School as valedictorian of his class. On May 29, 1959 he married Patsy "Patrece" Glenn in Altus, Oklahoma where they made their home. He worked for Morrison Wholesale, and was a member of the United States Army Reserve. In 1962 they moved to Enid where he was the manager of Morrison Wholesale until retirement in 1993. Wendell attended North Garland Church of Christ, and loved spending his free time golfing and playing bridge. Wendell is survived by his loving wife Patrece Allen of the home; nephews Tony Glenn of Altus, Terry Glenn [Stephanie] of Bristow, OK, and Bruce Emerson [Lisa] of Vernon, Texas; and a sister Merlene Emerson [Billy] of Vernon, Texas. He was a nice guy and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Tommy Glenn. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Hospice Circle of Love. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma June 2004 February 21, 1947 ~ June 26, 2004 A family graveside service for Jerald T. Allen, 58, of Garber, will be 2 PM Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. He was born February 21, 1947, in Hugo to Morris and Mary Humphrey Allen and died Sunday, June 26, 2004 at St Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was raised in Hugo where he attended school until the eighth grade. In 1980 he moved to Garber from Enid. He attended Bible Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother, Mary Piner of Garber. |
Enid, Oklahoma April 1954 April 24, 1954 ~ August 9, 2001 Gene was the son of Lloyd Gene and Millie L. Musgrove Allen. Gene graduated from Enid High School in 1972. He drove trucks until 1995 when he took over operation of his dad's business, Allen Oil Company. On October 24, 1981, he married Rose Acuna in Tulsa. Gene was a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was a passionate Harley Davidson rider and was a member of the Harley Owners Group. Gene is survived by his wife, Rose; sons, Matthew, Jeffrey and Jeremy all of the home; son, Lloyd Wayne Allen and his wife, Julie of Guthrie; daughter Tina Scott of Guthrie; his mother, Millie "Bonnie" Allen; two sisters, Bonnie Jean Kitchens and her husband, Jessie of Weatherford, Kathy Wilkins and her husband, Ben of Enid; Glen Allen of Enid, Jerry Lee Allen of Broken Arrow; three grandchildren, Megan, Chastidy and Alexandria; many nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his father. |
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