October 9, 2021 Issue, Page 2 of 10

Page Text

News/Obits October 9, 2021 Weatherly the industry, “WheneverIfirst rather than the business and bring people into their stores fun and then I can send them started buying at market, I had way oflife and way of earninga as well as the stores of their home when they're active, like Round Continued from page 1. a ton of men that were sales living to support a family that reps, and I was young, I was re- it truly is. fellow business owners. ‘Alright, see you later,” she ‘Though she does love what she laughed. ally young, and they didn’t re- While Weatherly loves what does, when Weatherly is not at To her fellow women small Town kind of help build their con- ally respect me and you had to she does, she says that itis hard fidence and help them know prove to them that you knew that these days businesses are ‘The Vogue, she’s with her hus- business owners, or those band. She shares: “My husband women who aspire to be small October 9 that they're pretty and gor- what you were doing because considered to be open pretty helped us at the store for sev- business owners, Weatherly geous. It’s kind oflike dressing sometimes they would just try much 24/7 despite the fact eral years, we worked together offers this advice: “Honestly, Berlin Annual Volunteer a Barbie doll, but helping them to sell you anything. And you that their doors are only actu- for several years and still loved follow your heart, because if with their confidence and stuff had to just kind of learn to say ally open from 10 - 6. Due to each other at home. He's my it’s something that you love, Fire Department Fish and at the same time.” no, and show them that you things like social media, own- best friend. We enjoy watching you're going to be passionate Oyster Fry. Located at the Of course Weatherly has faced know what you're doing and ing and running even a small movies and things like that.” her share of challenges being that they can’t take advantage business now never stops be- Weatherly adds that while they about it and you're going to be Berlin Fire Department. not only a business owner, of you, at the same time.” cause people have the ability don’t have human children, able to make it happen. Don't Weatherly does say that some- to contact you at all hours and they did get a pup after CO- do things for money, do it be- Begins at 6 p.m. but a woman at that. She ex- plains that’s it not uncom- times she deals with that sort tend to expect a response no VID, “Ace is our baby and he cause it’s something you truly love and are passionate about mon to see the lack of respect of thing from other women, matter what time it is, Weath- is spoiled rotten. He’s a Boxer it, because at the end of the explaining that she’s been erly explains that one of the and he is the cutest thing ever. towards women. While she October 16 explains that she doesn't see around long enough that she ways she and her team com- He loves to give hugs and just day, it makes work not feel like really doesn’t feel like she has bat this challenge is by having cheeses. He’s definitely thera- work and you know, everybody G&S Gun Promotions, it too much when she goes to to prove herself but that some- a store cell phone that people py. He’sa little over a year now. wants to do something that market (where she buys things times she does still feel inferior can contact all night, but that We go on family walks,” she they love to do.” Elk City Civic Center. to sell in the shop), she does to women that she describes as they don’t attend to until they shared with adoration. Weatherly concluded, “being see it when she has to go to “yeally powerful” because of open in the morning. Weath- Weatherly also considers her places such as say, City Hall for how precise you must be when erly also shared some of the team at The Vogue to be family a woman business owner has it struggles but it also has its October 17 business reasons, where she dealing with them. She also other challenges that come saying, “I love every single one perks, too, because at the end says that sometimes you have says that since it’s the fashion with small businesses, saying of them and want the best for G&S Gun Promotions, to show that you know what industry that she’s a part of, that now days you aren’t com- them and their kids. Madison of the day, just like any busi- you're talking about in order to that sometimes you aren't re- peting or just competing with has been with us for going on ness owner, as long as you Elk City Civic Center. teach your employees the way earn respect. spected because people don't the stores next door, but rather six years and has her kids come Weatherly explained further, that you want your store to be realize all of the things that you have to come together as a here all the time, like especially run and you respect them, then you do behind the scenes such “Now it’s definitely a lot easier community in order to make last year with quarantine and October 22 than what it probably would as your own budgets, manag- your area flourish and work to- stuff like that. We made alittle they're going to respect you in Tumbleweed Quilting have been like 20 years ago. ing employees’ schedules, as gether as small businesses are playroom in the back so that your store just the same.” Men have learned that women well as communication skills. finding themselves having to way they can come play and Weatherly says that as long as Retreat, held at the Elk work hard and have earned Weatherly says she also feels, compete with the big brands have fun. A lot of our employ- Christmas goes well, they plan some of the respect that they at times, that she isn’t as re- that they sell or used tosell be- ees have been pregnant while to remodel and give the store City Convention Center. deserve. You do still have to spected as she would be if she cause those brands now have working here, we call them our a new look in January. You prove yourself and know what were in a different profession, their own websites or stores little Vogue Babies. I might not can find The Vogue Boutique you're talking about, but I especially since it’s not uncom- where people can buy from have kids of my own but I'm on Facebook, at thevoguebou- October23 think it’s gotten easier.” Weath- mon for people to view the them directly and so small Aunt Laurie to all of them and tique.com or visit them at 109 Tumbleweed Quilting erly recalled her early days in boutique as some sort of hobby businesses must hard work to I get to spoil them and have North Main Street in Elk City. Retreat, held at the Elk Kingsford math. It brought him great never missed until he just got 11, at 11 am at the Elk City of 63 years, Norma Lee, of the City Convention Center. joy when former students too sick to go. He loved fellow- First Baptist Church. It will Elk City home, daughters Holli would see him and thank ship with other Christian men. be officiated by his son-in-law Manning and husband, Derek, him for being hard on them When we would ask what they Mark and grandson Lee, who is Elk City, and Loree Becton and to make sure they learned all talked about, Kingsford husband Mark, Richmond, October 24 Continued from page 1. also a minister. the subject. He and Mother would joke that they were solv- A private burial service will be Virginia; four grandchildren, Amanda Friesen, and hus- Tumbleweed After Kingsford completed really emphasized the impor- ing all the world’s problems. conducted prior to the service. band, Nathan, April Spencer Retreat, held at the Elk his military service, he and tance of good public education He was a hoot like that,” Man- Kingsford will be interned at and husband, Jake, John Mark his beautiful bride established not only for us but for all school ning laughed. Fairlawn Cemetery in Elk City Becton and wife, Rachel, and City Convention Center, their home in Elk City as he children,” Manning stated. Kingsford’s values are repre- under the direction of Chris Lee Becton and wife, Lydia; Whinery and the staff of Af- embarked on a banking career. After the Kingsford’s retired sented well by the careers that fordable Cremation Service. eight great-grandchildren; sis- He worked as a loan officer in from Merritt Public Schools in his children and grandchildren Although cremation is in the ter Hobba Masoner, Liberal, Elk City, Sentinel, and Sayre. 2003, he enjoyed golfing, hunt- have picked for themselves. service’s name, traditional Kansas, and a host of other October 28 ‘The Kingsford’s decided to send ing, and above all, his coffee His daughter Holli is an Elk burials are equally available nieces, nephews, other rela- Moonlight Madness, their two daughters, Holli and buddies. City school teacher, and Hol- and will be used for Kingsford. tives, and friends. Every day, he would meet with lis husband Derek Manning Loree, to Sayre Public Schools. Kingsford is preceded in death Donations can be made to Downtown Elk City. Hal- “Daddy always wanted the best his coffee group at Carl's Jr. serves as Beckham County by his parents and one infant Merritt Public Schools or the for his family, which meant The tight-knit clan included sheriff. His daughter Loree and son. Elk City Education Foundation loween Costume Contest the best for the community he Bill Boone, Bill Jackson, Har- her husband Mark Becton are He is survived by loving wife in Kingsford’s name. for Children and Dogs, lived in. Plus, he considered his in the ministry in Richmond, vey Wilson, Dub Smith, Steve friends and customers to be Lowry, David Ringer, Jack Virginia. Prizes awarded to top 3 in more like family. That is why he White, Doyle Munkres, Earl “Loree would mail tapes of Jimmie Noblitt each class. got so involved in the Jaycees Muncrief, Perry Bronn, John- Mark preaching to Daddy and the Rotary Club. Through ny Ashley, Roy Burson, the late and Daddy loved listening to Jimmie Leon Noblitt was them, he volunteered for many Daryl Dishman, and the late Mark’s sermons,” Manning born in the old Tisdal Hospi- civic projects, some of which Phillip Bell. added. tal in Elle City, Oklahoma to Elk City Camegie Li- he spearheaded. Whether it ‘This special squad had been in- Daughter Loree agreed, say- Maudie Mae (Argo) and Willie was fundraisers for the clubs volved in almost every element ing, “Because my daddy expe- ‘Thelbert Noblitt. He passed brary Halloween Scaven- to give our scholarships or of Beckham County’s business, rienced Jesus’ grace, I benefit- away in his home at Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 81 ger Hunt. painting parking lines to help ministerial and civic activities ted from it. I heard it when he years, 1 month and 20 days. Sayre’s downtown businesses at one point or another. prayed, I heard it in his words, Jimmie, also called “Nob- prosper, Daddy was fully com- “Covid did put a damper on and felt it in his hugs.” bie”, grew up in Hammon mitted. He believed very much their daily meetings. Aside Kingsford’s funeral services October 29 in helping his neighbors and from that, though, Daddy where he attended school MY hs will be held Monday, October graduating in 1959. Immedi- WOFCC Family Fun knew that’s what makes small ately after graduation he went towns great. That is one of the to barber college where he ob- Night.at the Elk City Con- biggest things he instilled in his kids and grandkids,” Man- Ruby Webb tained his barber certificate. He continued to practice his trade plumbing and electric jobs. vention Center. ning said. Ruby Muriel (James) Webb and served in the Army Na- Jimmie was saved and tional Guard until the Cuban baptized at an early age and ‘The local banking industry was was born on May 22, 1926 Missile Crisis and was called has been a member and trustee hard hit in the 1980s oilfield near Blue Mountain, Arkansas to served in 1963. He was for the last 25 years at the October 31 crash, referred to by locals as to Thomas Henry and Etna stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas Eastside Baptist Church where “the bust.” Novella (Womack) James. She City wide Halloween Although their daughters were entered into her Heavenly until he received an honorable he also taught Senior Adult discharge for his service. Jim- Sunday School Class. Jimmie Trick or Treating grown, Kingsford and his wife home on Friday, October 1, mie continued in the Army Na- was a people person and never decided to go back to college at 2021 in Gainesville, Texas. tional Guard and spent some met a stranger and would help Southwestern Oklahoma State A funeral service will be held time stationed at Clinton-Sher- anyone in need. University to pursue education on Saturday, October 9th at man Air Force base where he Hes preceded in death November 25 degrees. 1.00 p.m. at Patterson Avenue cut hair. He was later married byhis parents; 5 sisters, Lila Thanksgiving. “He spent his entire career at Baptist Church. Interment will to Bobbie Faye (Armstrong) Sifford, Lucile Stalcup, Hazel Merritt. Daddy loved teaching follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Noblitt at Wheeler, Texas on Morgan, Glenna Kay Noblitt under the direction of Coman- February 23, 1965. They made and Jean Merrick; 2 brothers, che Funeral Home. You may their home in Hereford, Texas Delbert and Richard Noblitt; stop by the funeral home and "ElkCituNews Gainesville, Texas, Tammera and Yukon, Oklahoma before grandson-in-law, Brock Downs. sign the guest book between Pepin, Grapevine, Texas, and moving to Merritt, Oklahoma Jimmie is survived by his 9:00-4:00. After graduating Chris Vernon Webb, Guth- where they made their home. wife, Bobbie, of the home; 2 high school she later married rie, Oklahoma. Also loved In mid 80's Jimmie trained children, Bobbie K. Tompkins James J. Webb in Gainesville, by 17 grandchildren, and 41 and raised thoroughbred race and husband, Steve, Foss, OK ‘Texas. They made their home great-grandchildren and 6 horses, Jimmie made a living and Jim Ed Noblitt and wife, (USPS # 173-020) in several cities, before settling great-great grandchildren. owning. livestock truck- Lori, Mangum, OK; 10 grand- 580-225-3000 in Loco, Oklahoma where their Ruby was preceded in death by ing company and also was a children, Brian, Justin, Brooke, children attended school. Her her husband James, in 1985; general contractor for many Stevie, Ceaton, Lacie, Blake, Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC hobbies included crocheting, her parents, TH. and Novella homes in the Merritt commu- Maddison, Caton and Kaidyn; 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 sewing, baking (she was a James; two grandchildren: nity he retired from the True 12 great grandchildren; 1 great Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 wonderful cook) and being an Jamie Lee Webb and Chance Value lumberyard in 1992. He great granddaughter; special avid fan of OU Sooner sports Johnson; one great-grandchild, filled his spare time playing nephew, Bill Merrick and a POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 teams. Ruby also loved keeping Krista Erin Brewer; a brother, Domino's, Canasta, Wahoo host of other relatives and up with everyone on Facebook. Clifford James; and a sister, and country dancing. He also friends. SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz She was known for her “home- Maudie Mae Green; and followed his kids and grand- Funeral services will be Deliverd by mail: Publisher less beans”, She would make many other relatives and dear kids playing sports, showing Tuesday, October Sth, 2021 at $75/yearly Amy Loynd huge roasters full of beans, and friends. Serving as pallbear- livestock, rodeo’s and dance. Eastside Baptist Church at 2:00 $50/six months Consultant she take them to the streets of ers will be her grandsons. Out In the his later years he was a PM officiated by Chris Carlisle. Fort Worth where she would. of respect for others, please loyal follower of the Hammon Burial will immediately follow No refunds on subscriptions. Neva Pyatt serve the homeless people. She practice Covid protocol, wear Advertising Director is survived by her children: amask at your own discretion Warriors basketball and OU football. at Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Chris Whinery editor @ecdailynews.com D’Ann Brasuell ‘Thomas James Webb, Willow and practice social distancing Jimmie was a jack of all and the staff of Affordable sports @ecdailynews.com Production Manager Springs, Missouri, Dennis Joe at the funeral service. Online trades anda master of none Cremation Service-West. Con- [email protected] Burgundy Lee Hanrahan Webb and wife Beth, Skiatook, condolences may be sent to who liked to tinker, fixing dolences can be made online at classifieds @ecdailynews.com Staff Writer Oklahoma, Larry Dean Webb, comanchefhepldi.net radios, toasters, radios, small www.classicfunerals.com