Contributed Obituaries, "L" Surnames

MISCELLANEOUS SCOTT COUNTY OBITUARIES
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Last Updated 13 March 2008

Contributed by William Highfill
Heavener Ledger
Tuesday, May 11, 2006
LOIS LAMBERSON

Lois G. Lamberson, 68, of Shady Point, passed away Friday, May 5, 2006. She was born November 28, 1937 in Bakersfield, Calif. She was a homemaker. Lois was a mom that was always there when her children needed her. She loved all animals, large and small. She loved to hunt and fish. Her favorite animal was a female bobcat that she fed on her front porch. Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 10, 2006 in the Quinton Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Danny Lee Lamberson, Johnny Bert Lamberson, Jack Ed Lamberson, and Reese Lamberson; two daughters, Sue Williams and Mary Ann Bailey; two stepsons, John Lamberson, and Don Lamberson; five sisters, Pearl of Oregon, Ruby of Cameron, May of Waldron, Ark., Ucla Shastwell and Eula Pool, both of Calif.; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren; six step grandchildren; two step great granddaughters; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones, and beloved friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Contributed by Pauline Davis
From the Cleone, Calif. paper
She was the daughter of Lee Davis and Mandy Lane of Blackfork, Scott Co., AR
EDITH LANCASTER

Services have been held for Edith M. Lancaster, a longtime resident of the Mendocino coast who died of natural causes last week in her Cleone home. She was 74. Lancaster was born and raised in Blackfork,Ark. In her early adult life she met and married her late husband, Bud Lancaster, who died in 1988. They moved to Fort Bragg in 1940. They often traveled to other towns for work purposes, but always returned to Fort Braggs, where they raised their family. Her hobbies included included sewing, and she made quilts for her children and grandchildren. She also gardening. Family members said she will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and caring of others. She is survived by her sons, George Lancaster of Westport, Bud Lancaster of Fort Bragg and Clyde Lancaster of Fort Bragg; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held at Chapel by the Sea in Fort Bragg. Private inurnment followed at Rose Memorial Park in Fort Bragg. Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor's favorite charity.

Contributed by Mildred Tatum
Bakersfield California Newspaper
29 July 2003
LEO D. LAWRENCE

Leo Douglas Lawrence was born on May 22, 1919 in Waldron, Arkansas, the second child of Perry and Myrtle Lawrence. After his father's untimely death he moved with his mother and brother, Louis, to Bakersfield in June of 1933. He graduated from Kern County Union High School in the class of 1937. During WWII he served in both the Naval Air Corps and the U.S. Army assigned to the Burma-India Theatre. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 33 years of service, all in Bakersfield. As a postal employee he served in many capacities, Employee Union Leadership, Supervisor, Civil Service Examiner, RFD Carrier and Credit Union Management. Outside of his regular employment he found time to serve as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for 8 years, cashier for the Kern County Agricultural Fair for 11 years, Licensed Real Estate Agent for 30 years, Professional Income Tax Preparer for 47 years and as an Enrolled Agent for 25 years. He was director of the Federal Retiree Service, Center #35 since 1990 and Service Officer for Chapter 68 NARF since 1980. Other activities included past president of the Kern Chapter of the California Credit Union League, past State Director of the CCUL, past president Unit 5 of the California Rural Letter Carriers Association and past State Director of the California RLCA. He was a 57-year member of the American Legion and 17-year member of the CBI Veterans Association. To family, friends and associates he was the definition of constancy, practicality and dependability. For instance, in 33 years as a postal employee he missed only 6 days of work due to illness or other causes. He married Bertha Ann Coombs on August 4, 1946. Together they shared 57 years of marriage and three children to whom they imparted a love of mountains, fishing waters and campfires. He is preceded in death by his father and mother; brother, Louis Lawrence; and son, E. Porter Lawrence. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; daughter, Pamela Blodgett, RN and companion, George Havale; son, the Rev. Mark J. Lawrence and wife, Allison; daughter-in-law, Marty South; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss his practical wisdom, home spun wit and good-heartedness. But most of all they will miss him. Leo was baptized on July 14, 2003, the culmination of many years of soul searching. He died at home, cared for by his wife, family and Optimal Hospice on July 25, 2003, after a short struggle with cancer. Services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Niles & King Streets on Saturday, August 9, 2003, at 11:00 a.m.

Contributed by William Highfill
The Chronicle Telegram
Elyria, Ohio
Saturday, 25 October 1930, Page 2
"OBERLIN" (community) Mrs. Esther Alflen
COL. LEMING DIES

Mrs. O. H. Whittington received word yesterday of the death of her father, Col. A. G. Leming, lawyer of Waldron, Arkansas. He was one of the state's leaders in the Republican party. Although a Southerner, he and his father, Dr. E. Leming, believed it their duty to support the Union and were in the Federal army during the Civil war. Besides his wife he is survived by six children, Mrs. C. Henderson, Waldron, Arkansas; L. E. Leming, Kansas City, Mo.; George Leming, Russellville, Arkansas; Sam Leming, Fort Smith, Ark.; M. B. Leming, North Chevy, Md.; and Mrs. O. H. Whittington, Oberlin.

Contributed by Allen Syler
Advance Reporter
After Sept. 4, 1949
MILITARY FUNERAL FOR SAM K. LEMING

A military funeral was held here Wednesday, conducted by 16 soldiers from Camp Chaffee for Sam K. Leming, 67 year old veteran of World War I, at the Rice Funeral chapel. Rev. G.A. Lankford officiated, assisted by Rev. Vernon E. Yarrough and Rev. Elmo Thomasson. Mr. Leming died Sunday at his home in Waldron. Survivors include one son, Lieutenant R.E. Leming; two brothers, George, Russellville, and Ben, Washington D.C; two sisters, Mrs. Lela Henderson, Waldron, and Mrs. Lyda Whittington, Cleveland, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Burial was in Duncan Cemetery under direction of Rice Funeral Home.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
GUTHRIE PORTER LUTON

Guthrie Porter Luton, 75, of Hartford died Sunday, March 12, 2006, in his home. He was a self-employed farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Ethel Luton; one brother, Gwendolyn Luton; and three sisters, Cleo McKinney, Eva Ward, and Mildred Hood Boyd. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Faith Chapel in Hartford with burial at Hartford Memorial Park under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Hartford. Survivors are his wife, Wilma Dean Luton of the home; four daughters, Sue Parks of Hartford, Beatrice Cook and husband, Joe of Huntington, Kathy Slater and husband, Bob of Waldron, and Debbie Brassfield and husband, Richie of Hartford; one son, Guthrie Lyn Luton of the home; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. Viewing will be 1 to 8 p.m. today at McConnell Funeral Home in Hartford, where the family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Paul Basinger, Bobby Chick, Clyde Mendenhall, Terry Roberts, Jerry Roberts, Larry Hoopengarner and Carl Hoopengarner. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Hoopengarner, Billy Chick, Tom Suttles, Jimmy Steele and Paul Grambling.

Contributed by William Highfill
Poteau Daily News (online edition)
Wednesday 25 January 2006
MARIE LYNCH

Marie Lynch, 85, of Poteau, passed away Jan. 21, at Heavener. She was a longtime resident of the area, a member of Heaven Heights Baptist of Fort Smith, Ark. She was retired from Sparks Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Lynch; and one grandson, Spencer Lynch. Survivors include two daughters, Lynda Hamlin of Howe and Ann Pottridge of Bates, Ark.; one son, James Lynch of Poteau; and one stepson, Glen Lynch of Wister; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dowden Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery at Heavener. Arrangements were under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.

Contributed by William Highfill
Heavener Ledger
Thursday, September 7, 2000, p. 15
SAMMY LYNN

Sammy Joe Lynn, 59 of Mansfield, died August 25, 2000, in his home. Sammy was born April 9, 1941 in Heavener to John and Lola Lynn. He was retired from A.A.F.E.S. Graveside service was August 28, 2000, at Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery near Abbott, Ark. He is survived by his ex-wife and best friend, Shirley Lynn of Merced, Calif.; one daughter, Pamela Cairncross of Atwater, Calif.; one son, Ryder Joe Lynn of Merced, Calif.: one sister and brother-in-law, June and Carroll Cass of Mansfield; one brother, James Lynn of Coos Bay, Ore.; several uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews; and three grandchildren, Samantha, Nikki and Katie, all of Merced. Sammy was the grandson of the late Sam and Edna Simmons and Jack and Nell Lynn.