Published: July 25, 2007 10:19 am            

Obituaries: July 25, 2007

Vernon Wayne Shipley

Vernon Wayne Shipley and passed away July 19. Funeral services were 10 a.m. July 23 at Candlewood Chapel. Services were directed by Ford Funeral Service. Burial followed at Memory Lane Cemetery in Harrah. He was born Feb. 11, 1920, near Wister. He was the ninth child born to Elbert and Nettie (Stidham) Shipley. He retired from Tinker Air Force Base in January 1977. He is survived by his wife, Pearl; four sons, Carroll of Midwest City, James of Henryetta, Alan and Patricia of Oklahoma City and Jon of Oklahoma City; four granddaughters; a grandson; two great-grandsons; four nephews; and seven nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, four sisters and a nephew. The family is thankful for the love expressed and prayers of the New Life Nazarene Church family and the excellent care by the Excell Hospice caregivers.



John R. Pool Sr.

John R. Pool Sr., 80, of Midwest City passed away July 19. Funeral services were 2 p.m. July 23 in the Arlington Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Services were directed by Barnes & Johnson Funeral Home. He was born to Aulden and Wilma (Hood) Pool March 30, 1927, in Springfield, Mo. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He retired as a civil servant at Tinker Air Force Base and did automotive painting work. He was survived by five children, John, Linda, Shirley, Paula and Steve; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and others.



James Edward Darnell

James Edward Darnell, “Coach Jim Darnell,” passed away July 21 after an extended illness. A memorial service was held 2 p.m. today at St. Lukes United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. Services were directed by Ford Funeral Service. Upon his request, he will be cremated and his remains interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Chickasha. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3555 N.W. 58th, Suite 220, OKC, OK, 73112. He was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Soper to M.D. and Evelyn Chapman Darnell. He grew up in Chickasha and graduated from Chickasha High in 1947, where he played football, basketball and track. He attended Cameron College, graduating from Central State College in 1952. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1956, with a master’s in secondary administration. He began his coaching and teaching career at Altus High School. In 1953, he became Midwest City High School’s assistant football coach and teacher. Within two years, he became the head coach and athletic director. As the head coach for the Bombers he compiled a record of 186 wins, 50 losses and 10 ties. His teams won nine conference championships, eight district titles, a state championship in 1960 and three state second-place finishes in 1967, 1969 and 1971. He never had a losing season. He was named Coach of the Year, Mid-Land Conference in 1955; Head Coach of the Oil Bowl, 1960; Coach of the Year, Mid-State Conference in 1964; Head Coach, South All-State Game, 1967; Oklahoma Coaches, Coach of the Year, 1970; Outstanding Educator of America, 1974; National District Athletic Director of the Year, 1975; Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, 1978; MCHS Wall of Fame inductee, 1995; Oklahoma Chapter National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Contribution to Amateur Football Award, 1996; and Chickasha High School Hall of Fame inductee, 2004. In 2001, the Midwest City stadium was named “Jim Darnell Stadium” at Rose Field. He is recognized as a coaching legend in the State of Oklahoma High School football community. He was preceded in death by his parents; a niece, Glinda Everett; and a sister-in-law, Gloria Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gay Wallace Darnell; a daughter, Jamie Darnell Butler; a grandson, Beau Butler; and Beau’s father, Greg Butler, all of Midwest City; a sister, Ann Everett and husband R.A. Everett of Chickasha; a brother-in-law, George Bishop of Edmond; a nephew, Bob Bishop of Edmond; three nieces, Barbara Hunt of Edmond, Bette Carriger and Bliss Hayslip of The Woodlands, Texas. The family would like to thank Hospice Quality Care, Barry Weintraub and Neva Wadsworth and caregivers Lynn Frazier and Sue Falls.



Robert L. Arstingstall

Surrounded by family, Robert L. Arstingstall died June 20. Funeral services were 2 p.m. June 23 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Graveside services followed at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 700 N. Air Depot, Midwest City, OK, 73110, or the Boy Scouts of America, Last Frontier Council, 3031 N.W. 64th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73116. He was a decorated World War II veteran, B-17 and B-29 Pilot, awarded the Bronze Service Star, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters. He retired after 37 years of civil service. He was a lifelong member of the Boy Scouts of America receiving the Silver Beaver and the Lamb Award. He was a 55-year active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by a son, George; his parents, Robert and Ada; a brother, Claude; and a sister, Janet. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lucile; a sister, Ruth of Dayton, Ohio; children Judith and husband Gary of Corpus Christi, Texas, John and wife Andrea of Perry, Joyce of Oklahoma City, Karen and husband John of Bethany, Donna of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many others.



Gerald 'Gary' Camp

Gerald “Gary” Camp, 77, of Nicoma Park passed away July 21 at his home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. July 27 at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. in Cleo Springs. Services will be under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Northeast. He was the youngest of three born to Eldon Edward and Madeline (Mellor) Camp. He was born Feb. 16, 1930, in Oklahoma City. He worked for Santa Fe Railroad and for IBM as a systems engineer. He was a member of the Choctaw Round-Up Club. He worked at the Omniplex and in 1995 was named inventor of the year. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret in 2003; a brother; and a sister. He is survived by two sons, Jack Camp and wife Carolyn of Houston, Texas, and Roger Camp and wife Vicki of Harrah; two daughters, Susan Camp and Annette Crick, both of Nicoma Park; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a cousin, Stan Brockway; and many other relatives and friends. The family thanked Hospice Quality Care for their care.



James Michael ‘Mike’ Haynes

James Michael “Mike” Haynes, 51, passed away July 21. Services were 11 a.m. today at Candlewood Chapel. Services were directed by Ford Funeral Service. Burial will follow at Sunny Lane Cemetery. He was born Sept. 16, 1955, in Joplin, Mo. He took care of his dog “Ladybug.” He was preceded in death by his fathers, Jim Haynes and Leon Chambers. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Pauline; a daughter, Michele Evans and husband Danny; a son, Justin Haynes and wife Melissa Roy; four grandchildren; his mother, June Chambers; his in-laws, William Lester and Ilia Clay Jackson; two brothers, Dave and Bob Haynes; a sister, Pattie Attebury; six nieces; 10 nephews; 13 great-nieces; seven great-nephews; and a great-great-niece. The family would like to express their thanks to Heartland Hospice.



Michael Alan Leathers

Michael Alan Leathers, 57, passed away Saturday, July 21. No services are scheduled. Arrangements made by Bill Eisenhour Northeast. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Tinker Air Force Base after 37 years of federal service. He served Choctaw as a reserve patrolman and a reserve county sheriff. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Pamela; a brother, John; a sister-in-law, Burge; a nephew, John Michael; and a niece, Becka Anne of Choctaw. The family requests donations be made to Wild Care in Noble.



William D. 'Bill' Mulinix

William D. “Bill” Mulinix, 82, passed away July 21. A memorial service was 2 p.m. today at St. Matthews United Methodist Church. He was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Hollis and spent much of his youth in South Texas. He served in the U.S Navy and World War II. In 1962, he became the first administrator of Midwest City Memorial Hospital (Midwest Regional). He was active in the Optimist Club, the chamber of commerce, St. Matthews United Methodist Church and Tinker Area YMCA. He was named “Man of the Year” in 1968 by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce. The “Mulinix Tower” at the Midwest Regional Medical Center and the “William ‘Bill’ Mulinix Optimist Park” were both named in his honor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Oma Lee Mulinix. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; three daughters, Linda Munroe and husband Craig of McKinney, Texas, Jan Mulinix and companion Rick Lewis of Norman and Kathy Young and husband David of Charleston, S.C.; two sons, Larry Mulinix and wife Terri of Norman and Russell Mulinix and wife Kim of Norman; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild; a brother, Rick Mulinix; and a sister, Regina Coley.

        

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