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April 25, 2012

Ashley Scott Burrus

Aug. 6, 1977 - April 18, 2012

Ashley Scott Burrus

Aug. 6, 1977 - April 18, 2012



Funeral services for Ashley Scott Burrus, 34, of Anadarko,  will be held Saturday April 28, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Anadarko High School Warrior High School Auditorium.  Reverend J.C. Burrus will officiate the service, and Minister Justin Pendarvis will deliver the eulogy.

Visitation and view of Ashley's remains will be held at Greater First Baptist Church, 502 East Washington Ave, Anadarko on Friday, April 27, from 1-7 p.m.

Interment will be held at Memory Lane Cemetery in Anadarko. Services are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home, Chickasha.

Ashley Scott Burrus Sr. was born to Autry Gene Burrus Sr. and Gwendolyn Yvonne (Ganines) Burrus on Aug. 6, 1977.  He was raised in Anadarko.  He was baptized by his father, Rev. A.G. Burrus Sr. at Greater First Baptist, at an early age.

While at Greater First Baptist, Ashley served God through the Usher Board, Junior Usher Board, Children Choir, Mass Choir, and as a Drummer.

Brother Burrus graduated from Anadarko High School in 1996.  He received many awards in football, All State Honorable Mention, All Star by class, All Area co-running back of the year.   Ashley played on the All State team that played games on the continent of Australia.

Ashley always said, "if I wouldn't have gotten hurt, I would have done more".  His fastest time in the 40-yard-dash was 4.39 seconds.  He consistently averaged 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard-dash.  

Ashley placed second in the state of Oklahoma in powerlifting.  He was also a member of the fifth place mile relay squad.  Ashley was also a member of the fifth place sprint relay team.  Ashley often noted, he didn't like running. He was a member of the baseball team.  When Ashley wasn't running track, he was stealing bases for the baseball team.  

After high school, Ashley attended Langston University. While at Langston, Ashley played football.  He was always proud to say that he was a teammate of Matthew Hatchett and Chad Ochocinco.

After a year at Langston University, Ashley worked several different jobs, until he received his commercial drivers license.  After he received his C.D.L., Ashley drove trucks until he started working security at Gold River Casino.  In 2006, Ashley began his career with the Anadarko Police Department.  While at the police department, Ashley was known for his work ethic.  His co-workers knew, if he was working, he had your back.  And, it wouldn't take him long to get there.  He also had one of the cleaner cars.  

Ashley was married to Rackel Maldonodo on June 29, 2007.  To this union two children were born, Ashley Scott Burrus, Jr. and Jordyn Yvonne Burrus.  Their marriage ended in divorce.  

Ashley was preceded in death by his mother, Gwendolyn Burrus; a brother, Autry "Gene" Burrus, Jr.; both, maternal and paternal grandparents.  

Those left to cherish his memories are: his kids, whom he loved very much, Ashley Scott Burrus, Jr. and Jordyn Yvonne Burrus  both of Ft. Cobb, his father, Autry G. Burrus of Anadarko; one sister, Chanel Burrus of Lawton; two nieces, Micah Johnson and Chloe Rhane; one great nephew, Malachi Jamar. Ashley is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and church family.  

 

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  • Mescal “Mickie” Costlow

    Funeral services will be held for Mescal “Mickie” Costlow, 90, of Chickasha at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Talbert officiating.
    Mescal “Mickie” Costlow was born in Jennings, Oklahoma on January 10, 1923, the daughter of Richard and Sara Alexander Mahan. She died Thursday, June 13, 2013, in Chickasha.
    Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.

    June 17, 2013

  • Donnie Roy Smith

    Services for Donnie Roy Smith, 81, of Minco will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the Hazel Dell Baptist Church, northwest of Minco. Rev. Bob Hones of Hazel Dell Baptist Church will officiate.
    Donnie was born Jan. 3, 1932 at Union City, the son of Cleo Lloyd and Dorothy Lucille (Johnson) Smith and died on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Clinton Veterans Center in Clinton.
    Burial will be at the Hazel Dell Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home of Minco.

    June 17, 2013

  • Raymond Leon "DeDa" Richie

    Raymond Leon "DeDa" Richie, 65, of Duncan passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Duncan Regional Hospital.
    Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Chisholm Trail Church of Christ with Dr. Steve Gregg officiating.  Burial will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday at  Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, under the direction of the Don Grantham Funeral Home.
    The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.  There will be a final viewing on Wednesday morning, 8-9:30 a.m. in the FEA parlor of the Chisholm Trail Church of Christ. The family will congregate there prior to services.
    Ray was born May 1, 1948 at Chickasha to Joseph H. & Mildred (Gill) Richie.  He graduated from Chickasha High School in 1966, attended Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts 1966-1967 and Southwestern Oklahoma State University 1967-1970.  He married Phyllis Wilkins on Dec. 20, 1969 at the College Chapel in Chickasha.  He was a member of Chisholm Trail Church of Christ, participated in a local bowling league and was active in the planting of the "Rose Buds" along 17th Street in Chickasha.
    Raymond retired from Mobil Oil Co. as a Technical Supervisor and then went to work for the Duncan Public School System as their Maintenance/Custodian Supervisor.  At his retirement from DPS, he was custodian at Plato Elementary School.
    Ray is survived by his wife Phyllis of the home; children Mia (Marion) Edwards of Arlington, Texas and Philip Douglas Richie of Chickasha; daughter-in-law Jessica Martinez and Stacy Richie of Duncan; brothers: Mamsa "Larry" Islam and wife Syedah "Joy" of Oklahoma City and Timothy Richie of Chickasha; sisters: Marilyn (Alphonso) Jacobs of Florence SC and Eileen Steadman of Oklahoma City; grandchildren: Kira Richie of Arlington, Texas, Bryson Richie, Alyssa Richie and Alexus Richie of Duncan; "bonus" grandchildren: Camdon Richie, Kyla and Deonta Hartsfield of Duncan;   mother-in-law: Marjorie Moore, brothers-in-law: Earl Wilkins, Clavor Wilkins, Albert (Rhonda) Moore, sister-in-law: Anita Bostic of Chickasha, OK,  uncles: Henry (Sarah) Gill of Columbia, MD, Lonnie (Ruth) Kemp of Wichita, Kan. and Karl Kemp of Okmulgee; aunts: Alfretta Gill of Oklahoma City, Rita (Robert) Maloney  of Chickasha, Clydia Parker of Lawton, Mary Kemp of Wichita, Kan. and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends.
    Ray was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Donald Richie & Scott Richie.
    Pallbearers will be Thomas Lassley, Steven Zamarripa, Harold Irby, Johnny Bradley, DeWayne Rochell and Robert Maloney.  Honorary bearers will be Mamsa Islam, Timothy Richie, Keith Singleterry, Willie Bryant, LeRoy Taylor and Tim Blazer.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Duncan Public School Foundation.
    Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.granthamfuneralhomes.com

    June 17, 2013

  • Mescal “Mickie” Costlow

    Funeral services will be held for Mescal “Mickie” Costlow, 90, of Chickasha at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Talbert officiating.
    Mescal “Mickie” Costlow was born in Jennings, Oklahoma on January 10, 1923, the daughter of Richard and Sara Alexander Mahan. She died Thursday, June 13, 2013, in Chickasha.
    Mickie lived and attended school in Lynwood California as a child. After graduating high school she attended Compton Junior College studying bookkeeping and accounting.
    She married the love of her life Quienton Costlow on December 26, 1942, in Kingman, Arizona.
    She moved to the Chickasha area in 1954, where she spent her time rearing her family. She enjoyed being a mother and teacher to her children. She taught her children to read at a young age, and instilled good Christian values in them. She also read her bible from beginning to end every year for many years.
    Music was very important to her. She also loved to travel, Mickie and husband Quienton traveled to every state in the Union, collecting a coffee cup from each.
    She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Northside Church of Christ.
    She was preceded in death by: both parents and husband Quienton Costlow on December 5, 2011.
    Survivors include: two sons and daughters in law; Richard “Dick” & Suzanne “Sue” Costlow of Traverse City, Michigan and Dennis and Cheryl Costlow of Grand Junction, Colorado, daughter; Sally Bowers of Lafayette, Louisiana, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery with Ferguson Funeral Home officiating.
     

    June 17, 2013

  • Bonnie Moore

    Funeral service for Bonnie Moore, 87, former Chickasha resident, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013 in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home.

    Bonnie Moore was born on July 7, 1925, to Sallie and H.H. Litton on a farm west of Chickasha as the next to youngest child in a family of nine. She died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Decatur, GA. She attended Southwest Elementary and what were then called Chickasha Jr. and Sr. High.  In 1945, she met Ernest Moore who owned the TV and radio shop at 515 Chickasha Ave.   After their first date she knew she was going to marry him.  She liked to joke that it took her a bit longer – but not much – to convince him of that.  They remained happily married until he preceded her in death in 1988.  They had one daughter, Susan Litton (also known as Suzie Moore) and one son, Mark Wayne Moore, who died shortly after birth.

    In addition to being totally devoted to family and friends, Bonnie also loved the various jobs she held over the years.  She tells stories of working as an operator at the telephone company in the 40’s before air-conditioning when they had scheduled ‘fan breaks’ where they could go stand in front of large fans to cool off a bit.  After she married, she helped Ernest in his store for many years.  When their daughter reached high school, Bonnie decided to return to the work force to look for a ‘real job’.  She started as a receptionist at Chickasha Mobile Homes, then became a purchasing secretary for Grady Memorial Hospital and finally was asked to be the first purchasing agent for Southern Plains Medical Center (known then as “the clinic”).  Bonnie loved all of her jobs but she adored working at Southern Plains.  She took great pride in her work and always did her best at everything she tackled.

    Bonnie also loved gardening.  Her yard once won a “Beautification Award” for being one of the nicest yards in Chickasha.  She also loved sewing and crafts. Many people looked forward to special occasions or holidays, knowing that Bonnie just MIGHT create something special and unique “just for them”.

    Bonnie loved her family and friends and loved to laugh.  She also loved – as she called them – “kitty cats”.  On days when you find yourself missing Bonnie, pay it forward by doing a kindness for someone else, sharing funny stories, or petting a kitty cat.  More than likely, Bonnie will be right there beside you, enjoying the love and good times.

    Survivors include daughter Susan Litton and “adopted daughter” Anne Danner, both of Atlanta, GA.  Bonnie also leaves two brothers, Segal Litton and Buster Litton and sisters-in-law, Lupe Litton and Wilma Heath, all of California.  Additional survivors are cherished cousins, nieces and nephews, and many of the very best friends a  person could ever ask for.

    Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

    June 13, 2013

  • Erma Dee Johnson

    Graveside memorial services for Erma Dee Johnson, 77, of Chickasha will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013, in the Fairlawn Cemetery.
         Erma Dee Hartline was born April 19, 1936 in Anadarko, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jim Hartline and Mollie B. Riner Hartline.  She died Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
        Erma came to Chickasha as a child, and went to Chickasha Public Schools.  On May 8, 1954 she married Ralph Johnson in Verden, Oklahoma.  She was employed at Pet Milk from 1956 through 1970, and after raising her daughters she returned to Pet Milk in 1986 through 1994.  Ralph and Erma also owned and operated Chickasha Plumbing from 1971 through his death in 2003.  She was a member of College Heights Baptist Church and most recently a member of Bible Baptist Church.
    She was preceded in death by: both parents, husband; Ralph Johnson, three sisters; Mary Lois Hunt, Jewel Faye Miles, and Ima Jo Griggs and four brothers; Freddie Hartline, Edgar Hartline, Tommie Hartline, and Garland Hartline.
    Survivors include: two daughters and son-in-law; Cheryl Johnson of Huntington, West Virginia, and April and Jack Womack of Chickasha, Oklahoma; one granddaughter Brett Womack and one grandson Dax Womack both of Chickasha, Oklahoma; numerous nieces and nephews; and  best friend, Mary Ann Muchmore of Chickasha, Oklahoma.
    Services are under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.

    June 13, 2013

  • Billie Sue Riley

    Memorial services for Billie Sue Riley are pending. Billie Sue Riley, the daughter of Sherman Shockey and Katherine Hoerth, was born  on Aug. 19, 1955 in Wewoka and died Sunday, June 2, 2013 in her home.

    June 12, 2013

  • James R. Starkey

    Funeral services for James R. Starkey, 83, of Minco, will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Minco with Jim Ross officiating.
    He was born Oct. 30, 1929 at Oklahoma City to Joseph James Starkey, Jr. and Beatrice (Strever) Starkey and died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at his home in Minco. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Minco. Arrangements are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

    June 12, 2013

  • ERMA DEE JOHNSON

    Memorial services for Erma Dee Johnson, 77, of Chickasha, are pending with Ferguson Funeral Home.
    Erma Dee Johnson was born April 19, 1936, in Anadarko,  the daughter of Jim Hartline and Mollie Riner Hartline. She died Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Oklahoma City.

    June 12, 2013

  • James Chester Ludwick

    Funeral services will be held for James Chester Ludwick, 82, of Chickasha at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013, in the First Baptist Church with Michael Buttler officiating.
    James Chester Ludwick was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, October 31, 1930, the son of Chester and Etha Ludwick. He died on Monday, June 10, 2013 in Norman.
    He attended Okmulgee Public Schools from 1st through 12th grade, graduating in 1948. He was a member of the 1947-1948 OHS State Championship football team. James attended Oklahoma A&M for two years before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1952 and served as a Radar Specialist in the Korean War. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1958 with a degree in Agriculture Engineering. He worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for over 30 years and retired in 1990.
    James married Jimmie Wilson in September of 1953, and they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this year. The couple have two daughters, Julie and Jill and have lived in Chickasha for 40 years.
    James loved to play golf, hunt, and fish. He also loved sports and made many trips to Stillwater to support the Cowboys in football, basketball, and wrestling. More than anything, he loved watching his grandchildren in the many sports and activities they were involved in.
    Proceeded in death: father; Chester Ludwick, mother; Etha Ludwick, sister; Jane Schafers.
    Survivors include: wife Jimmie Ludwick of the home, two daughters; Julie Pruitt and husband Dusty of Chickasha, Oklahoma and Jill McClure and husband Brad of Norman, Oklahoma four grandchildren; Tyler Pruitt of Stillwater, Oklahoma Jessica Bennett and husband Chasen of Ada, Oklahoma Molly and Matthew McClure of Norman, Oklahoma numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends including lifelong friends; The Talleys, Lees, Elstons and Elliotts.
    Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Oklahoma at 2123 N. Classen Blvd.,  Oklahoma City, OK 73106.

    June 12, 2013