Current Issue - Tipton Children`s Home

Tipton Children’s Home is a non-profit organization. We rely on your
many gifts of money, groceries, clothing and even handmade quilts. I
realize that most of the people receiving the Messenger know what we
are and what we do. Our concerns are usually centered around the
material donations and the effect they will have on our day to day
lives. But as the new year begins, I believe it is most important to
seek another type of donation. That donation is PRAYER!
I believe that all of our needs, desires and wants will be taken care of if each of you will set
aside time every day to pray for us. Pray for the children. Pray that they may come to know Christ
and the Cross. Pray for their healing from emotional and physical scars. Pray for our house parents.
Pray that they may have patience and strength to deal with all the challenges that confront them. Pray
for the administration, that they may lead in a Godly way which will continue to make Tipton Children’s
Home a place which will make a positive change in the lives of our children.
I Thessalonians 5:16 says “pray without ceasing”. As we diligently do this, I truly believe that all of
our needs will be met, both spiritually and financially. As always, never hesitate to call or come visit us.
Tipton Children’s Home would like
to say thank you to all our friends and
family who shared your love with us
over the holidays. The children had a
great Christmas with all the presents
they received. In addition, they had
the opportunity to meet new friends
and reconnect with the old friends they
have made in the past years. What a
wonderful example of Christian love
for our children. It is our goal that
someday our children will be in the
position of giving back to others just as
so many of you have done.
We wish you all a
blessed year in 2016!
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Tipton Children’s Home
has benefited from the
generosity of so many friends
and families over the holidays.
We returned to find our homes
cold and dark like so many
of you. The town of Tipton
was without electricity for 3
days and others in the area
were without electricity for a
week or more. We have had
happy times and some trying
times. The children were kept
safe and warm with the use
of generators and mounds of quilts. It was a true adventure for
children and houseparents.
I want to express thankfulness to all of you for your
generosity in bringing food, gifts and cards for the children. In
addition, many of you sent monetary gifts. Your generosity is
overwhelming. I would also like to express our gratitude to the
lineman who helped restore the electricity and many others who
called to check on our needs or brought supplies.
We continue to thank God for the blessings we have
received and the guidance and safety he provides as we do His
will. I pray we will never lose sight of the love and care God
provides for us when we trust Him and put our faith in Him.
A few years ago, there was a story in the National
Geographic magazine reminding us of God’s greatness and
the plans he has had for his creatures since the beginning. A
forest fire overtook Yellowstone National Park and after the
fire the forest rangers walked up the mountain to assess the
damage. One ranger found a bird petrified in ashes, perched
statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. The
ranger was saddened that the bird had perished and
was astonished that he did not fly away as the fire came
closer. He took a stick and knocked the dead bird’s
ashes over. Immediately, three tiny chicks scurried
from under their mother’s wings. The mother, keenly
aware of the impending disaster, had carried her
offspring to the base of the tree and gathered them
under her wings, knowing that the smoke would rise.
She could have flown to safety all by herself, but she
did not want her babies to perish. When the blaze
arrived and the heat rose, the mother remained
steadfast protecting her babies. Because she
had been willing to give herself for her babies;
the babies continued to live. “He shall cover
thee with His feathers, and under his wings
you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be
your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4
As God’s children and ministers to others,
let us remember to find our comfort in his love
for us. If we have but a tiny measure of faith,
the size of a mustard seed, he will bring us
through our trials.
Thank you to all who have been
providers for Tipton Children’s Home
in the past. I wish you all a new
year of God’s blessings and pray
that we will continue to provide a
refuge for children needing our
help. If you know of a child that
needs our help, please call the office
at 580-667-5221.
Welcome to Renee Boyd. Renee has accepted
the position of secretary/Business Manager for Tipton
Children’s Home. Renee comes to us with a real estate
background and will continue to be connected with Remax
Property Place in Altus on a part- time basis. She is a 1999
graduate of Tipton Schools. Her and her daughter, Chloe,
live in Tipton. She will be the “voice on the phone” if you call
our office.
Judi French, our former secretary/ Business Manger
left in November. Her and her husband, Stan, who was the
farm manager at Tipton Children’s Home, have moved to
Colorado to be closer to their children and they are the new
owners of Road Runner roofing. We wish them well in this
new endeavor.
Congratulations and a job well done to these children who
made straight A’s for the Fall semester 2015 at school.
The children worked hard and we are very proud of them.
Pictured are Erika, Nathan, Hunter, Shawn, Samantha,
and Daniel. Not pictured is Dasi.
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L. A. Todd passed away on October 16, 2015 at his
home in Tipton. L. A. was an active member of the
Tipton community, serving on the Tipton School Board,
Humphrey’s Co-Op board, the 911 Board and had
served on the FSA Board for over 20 years. He was still
active on the Soil Conservation Board and the Tillman
County Fair Board. He had worked and served on the
Board for the Oklahoma State Spring Livestock Show
for over 30 years. L. A. was a very active member of the
Tipton Church of Christ where he served as an elder and
was on the Tipton Children’s Home Board of Directors.
L. A. was indeed a busy man, but he was never too busy
or sick to attend the meetings for the Board at Tipton
Children’s Home. L. A. had a deep love for the children
and he was that man at church services who passed
out gum and mints to the children. Phyllis always had
an ample supply if L. A. ran out. L. A. would want to
know when a new child came to Tipton Children’s Home.
He would often call the Home to see if we had a new
child and he would say, “Now, I want to meet him/her.”
He was one of the first people they would meet and he
would usually know someone who lived in the town from
which they came. The remarkable thing about L. A. is
that he never forgot a face or a conversation. He knew
history. But not just history of places, he knew your
history and could tell you about anyone in the community
or surrounding area. He was involved in your life and
genuinely cared about what was going on with you. He
was an interesting man to talk with because he knew so
much and he was the go to person if you had a question
about Tipton. He was the man we will remember in the
future because of his love for Tipton Children’s Home
and his humor. But we will also remember him because
he truly knew us.
L. A. is survived by his lovely wife, Phyllis and his two
sons, Leigh Alan of McCloud and John Robert and wife
Suzanne of Spring Branch, Texas. He left four sisters,
Melba Reece and husband Max, Linda Armstrong and
husband Lewis, Catherine Grampp and husband Larry
and Paula Hughes. He had 6 grandchildren and 5 greatgranchildren. He was preceeded in death by his parents
and one daughter, Sue Ann Todd.
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I know you won’t be expecting your Tipton Children’s Home
Messenger this early, but I have always felt change is
good. It is different for me to get my mind set for it also. It
is winter here in Tipton, Oklahoma and we have just been
through several days of no power due to high winds and ice
storms. Everyone made it okay, and all of our children are
back in school busy as usual. I am sure many of you have
experienced the same bad weather also. Hope everyone
is doing ok. At this time I am going to put a reminder of
Homecoming at Tipton Children’s Home in this news
report. Homecoming comes a little early this year. It will be
on Saturday March 26, 2016 in the Tipton Home cafeteria.
There will be a reception at the Tipton church of Christ
Fellowship building on Friday evening, March 25. I will
follow-up with a letter to you in a few weeks with the time
schedule of everything. We are starting our plans and
preparation for another great and fun Homecoming. You
don’t want to miss it. We will be looking for all that can
come this year.
Deceased: We have lost some of our special people
that I need to report on. Carroll Gregory passed away
September 3, 2015. Carroll had been sick for a while. He
and his lovely wife, Wanda, came to work several years
ago as houseparents in the Davis Cottage. They are loved
by many sweet girls they have raised. Our sympathy and
prayers go out to Wanda and her family. Just as we were
in the middle of the bad ice storm we got word of one
of the girls we had in our cottage, Angela Lee (Jones)
Smith, who unexpectedly passed away on December 26th,
2016. Angie came to Tipton Children’s Home on May
28, 1971 along with her younger sisters, Donna and
Jennifer and her brother Timmy. She graduated from
Tipton High School on May 21, 1981. She leaves
her sweet daughter Cassandra (Cassie) who will
need lots of love and encouragement. Our hearts
were very saddened to get this news. Former
employee, Elton VanScoder’s wife passed away
on December 6, 2015. We extend our love and
sympathy to all the families of their loved ones.
Wishing everyone a very happy and good year in
what is now 2016. Remember our children in
your prayers. We appreciate all of you.
The children who have
animals have been
working for several
months to prepare their
animals for the local and
county stock show which
will be coming up in
February and March. Erika
is holding one of the pigs
as a baby. It is fascinating
to watch the pigs grow so
fast. The children go daily
to check and feed the
animals. We wish them
good luck in their efforts at
the stock shows.
Justin is a sophomore at
Tipton Public Schools.
He is 16 years old and
came to us last summer.
Justin is creative. He
enjoys the arts and
loves playing the piano.
He lives in the Hamm
House with 5 other boys
and his houseparents,
Tony and Gabbi
Chitwood.
By Justin Barton
Because of your help, Tipton Children’s Home has
reached another milestone … over 4000 children have
been helped since 1924. We pray that we helped them
in a way that they were able to leave here and lead other
souls to Christ. Your help is our biggest asset. Please
continue to remember us in your prayers that the work
here will continue and many other children will be helped.
“Let the children come to me , and do not hinder them, for
the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14
On this day we cluster to support,
To remember, to mourn those lost at the Fort.
For right here, right now, we’ve lost some,
But remember they wanted what we now have,
What we’ve become.
For the gifts of life, liberty and freedom,
Once denied now caused a nation to grow in stride.
So fear not; ‘twas not in vain,
The sacrifices they gave for us to gain.
Remember the Love they had for their country
Rmember their sacrifices, Let freedom ring!
Tipton Children’s Home has
change cans available for
you to fill and return to us.
The change cans are
good for donors of all
ages to participate
in helping Tipton
Home. The
money is used to
help the children in
the activities they
are involved in or
for special trips
the children
take. If
you, your
Sunday school class or a friend
or relative of yours would like
to participate, please call the
office and we will send you a
change can to get you started.
Their war twice fought was therefore not simple,
Not vain, not pure emotion, not without thought.
Our proof through the night, still there
Tattered and torn, rugged and worn,
But Still waving in the air.
Reminder:
Tipton Children’s Home
Homecoming will be held
on Saturday, March 26
in the Tipton Children’s
Home cafeteria. Mark your
calendar and be here for
the celebration . You and
your family are welcome!
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HONORS
HONOR TO JESUS OUR LORD
Elvey Thomason
HONOR TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
HE GAVE ME BACK MY LIFE
Randy Suddeath
HONOR TO GOD’S SON
Ed and Phyllis McCorkle
CHURCH OF CHRIST – DIMMITT, TX
Anonymous
5TH BIRTHDAY - JUDD SELF
Anthony Davenport
90th BIRTHDAY - MARY JANZEN
Church of Christ - Perryton, TX
95th BIRTHDAY - MRS. JONI LU WRIGHT
David and Diane Wright
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - MARY LOU MURDOCK
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
TERRY AND ANITA ARCHER
Robin Cates
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
RON AND KARLA FRENCH
Raymond and Kay McGarraugh
SURGERY/HOSPITALIZED
JEFF TURNER
PAM PARKER
BETTY DANIEL
BETTY HARGROVE
RICK BROWN
MARY BELLE CARNES
Church of Christ - Perryton, TX
BAPTISMS
TOM JONES
KAITLIN BRADLEY
STEPHANIE DUNN
SOPHIE DANIEL
ZANE EYLAR
KALEIGH PETERSON
THOM HARGROVE
Church of Christ - Perryton, TX
DON AND SUE JOHNSON
Church of Christ - Perryton, TX
MR. DANIEL COHEN
Michael and Elissa Laviage
GLENNA LOWRANCE
Larry and Rene’e Olmstead
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - CHRIS OWENS
Anthony Davenport
OTHO AND KAY ROGERS
WELCOME BACK TO OKLAHOMA
Jerry and Sue Edwards
THE TIPTON HOUSEPARENTS
Harold A. Loman
A CHRISTMAS GIFT - CHRIS, RENAE, HANNAH
AND MICAH CAIN
Charles and Rita Crews
HIS SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY
WINCE GRAHAM
Ken and Terri McClanahan
YEARS OF SELFLESSNESS TO THE TIPTON
COMMUNITY - KENNY PRICE
Hugh C. “Monty” Montgomery
OUR ELDERS OF WYNNEWOOD CHURCH
OF CHRIST
Loreata Martin
CHRISTMAS - YVONNE MIXON
John Mixon
MERRY CHRISTMAS
BRANDON AND AMANDA EMBRY
Lewis and Gale Crum
MERRY CHRISTMAS
THE WILLOW EMPLOYEES
Thelma and Janet Land
THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS
JIMMY AND VICKY WOODS
BECKY AND CHARLES RAY STIPE
Glenda Bird
CHRISTMAS
THELMA AND JANET LAND
Marva Dennis
BAPTISM - CLAYTON GARNER
Carter Church of Christ
ISA MAE SMITH
Peggy Brawner
MRS. JONI LU WRIGHT
David and Diane Wright
CHRISTMAS - TORI FRAILEY
Amanda Frailey
PATRICIA LONG
ANDY AND ROSALIE GEISLER
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ROB AND CINDY RAINBOLT
TROY RAINBOLT
Curt and Beth Rainbolt
HAPPY 44th BIRTHDAY
KALA MASSENGALE IDLEMAN
Duke and Kara Davenport
MR. MILTON CLEGHORN
Marinell and Vera Lou Gleghorn
CHRISTMAS - BILL ADAMS
Ken and Carol Simmons
YEARS OF SERVICE TO TIPTON HOME
CHARLES AND ANITA DAVIS
Anetta Hensley
A LIVING TRIBUTE TO MY LOVELY SISTER FOR SO
MANY DEDICATED YEARS AS A HOUSEPARENT
ANNA MARIE KUNTZ
Helen Hudson
CHERYL THRONEBERRY
MIKE AND MICKIE THRONEBERRY
Cliff and Emma Throneberry
GRANDBABIES
COOPER ERWIN AND SAVANA ERWIN
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hand
ANGIE LOPEZ ROBBINS
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bodine
DR. AND MRS. LEROY SCHAFFNER
Randall and Kathy Schaffner
RICHARD AND DEE ANN ENDSLEY
JOE DALE AND ANN WILSON
STEVE AND SHERRY BIGHAM
Ronnie and Ann Wilson
JIM AND SUSAN THOMPSON
Randal and Kathleen Partain
MEMORIALS
1950 – 1957 ALL HOUSEPARENTS
Norman L. Brown
AARON, CECILE
Patti Fulcher
ACUFF, EMMA
John, Ola Faye and John David Carrell
ADAIR, MARGUERITE
Ms. Barbara Garrison
ADAMS, LOIS
Sue Smith
AITSON, MEECH
Curtis and Linda Boyd
ALANIZ, ZULEMA
Emma Della Floyd
ALDRIEDGE, IRENE
Rob and Jo Hailey
ALLISON, LEE ROY “BUD”
Mrs. Ida B. Allison
AQUINO, ARTURO
Tom and Georgia Barger
ARMSTRONG, ERNEST AND ZENA
Joyce Cagle
ARNOLD, MARGUERITE H. D. Arnold
ARTHUR, R. D. “RIP”
Robert and Annette Moore
BAIRD, GERALDINE
Jay, Karman and Charlene Slatton
BAKER, JAMES
Jim Baker
BALLARD, LOUISE
Jo Hailey
BALLEW, BRANDON
Wayne and Janice Neeley
BARKER, CHARLOTTE
Charlie and Judy Taylor
BARNARD, JACK AND BENNIE
Darla Cleveland
BARNES, EULA
Jack and Toni Jordan
Betheny Grove and Family
James and Helen McLeod
Gary and Alceon Jones
David and Susan LaRue
Linda Moore
Pam Gilrie
Virginia Anderson and Family
Jeff Hart
Paula and Eddie Childs
Pat Easley and Family
Ken and Mary Ann Fergeson
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Asbill
Jane Beach
Janice Hardwick
Gene and Rose Shriver
Ingrid and Larry Lovelace
Norma Sheltman
Betty Reeves
Bill and Carman LaRue
Carl and Ann Reeder
Patsy Cox
Kenneth and Betty Baird
Dave and Tawna Shultz
Mike and Candace Kiehn and Girls
Brandon and Wendy Shultz and Family
The Barnes Family
Vogan and Betty Alexander
Betty Fox
Patrick and Karen Bertrand
Patrick Crosswhite
Lisa C. Johnson
Jim and Terri Redding
Monica and Greg Sexton
BARNES, JACK AND EULA MAE
Mary Lee Brown Family
BARNETT, LOU
Van White
BATTLES, DOY LEE
Don and Jo Sexton
BEAIRD, RITA
Regina Shropshire
BEARD, VIOLET KITCHENS
James H. Beard
BEASLEY, LYNDAL
Phil and Renee Taylor
BECK, EDDIE
David Beck
BECKHAM, SONNY
John, Ola Faye and John David Carell
BELL, CHARLES
Brad and Ann Hamblin
BENNETT, ALAN
Rebecca Riley
BLACKBURN, JESSIE
Orgel and Hatsene Milligan
BOLES, WARREN THOMAS
RANCHER/COWBOY
Warren D. Boles
BOLTON, KYLE ANTHONY
Jake and Claudine Bolton
BOYD, JENICE
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HER DEATH
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY
Lynn Boyd
BOYD, NELMA JOY
Alan and Susie Boyd
Curtis and Linda Boyd
Irma Hefner
LaRue Boyd
Robert and Linda Killebrew
Leasure Family
Juana Faye Price
Pat Wingate
Carol Engman
Deryl and Joan (McCasland) Clevenger
Rhonda and Bob Mills
Susan and Steve Osborn
BRADLEY, DUANE
Mark and Margaret Rhoades
Ernest R. Branstetter
BRADSHAW, DOROTHY
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Manning and Family
Kevin and Suzanne Harrington
BRAKEVILLE, JERRY - UNCLE
Wanda Miller
BRANTLEY, STEVE AND VIRGIE
Pat and Wayne Wickham
BRISCO, KATHRYN
Pauline Brown
BROWN, GARY
Connie Brown
BROWN, VERDA
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brown
Clara Drews
BROWNING, BILL
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie S. Asbill
Vogan and Betty Alexander
Marvin and Sue Thompson
BRUBAKER, DARREL
Tom and Georgia Barger
BRYAN, WALTER AND RUTH
Steve and Judy Bryan
BUCKINGHAM, SUE ANN
Donald F. Buckingham
BURGE, DON
Tom and Georgia Barger
BULLARD, C. A. AND LILY
Yvonne Day
BULLOCK, LEE
Kent and Kristi Walker
BURCH, BOBBIE
Rita Bucher
BURNS, GERALDINE
John and Joan Burns
BURROWS, BENNY
Billy and Verna Gray
BURROWS, DON
Billy and Verna Gray
BUSBY JR., R. H.
James L. Busby
BUTLER, JAYNE OWENS (AUNT)
Lester and Sue (Owens) Scott
BYNUM, MARK EVAN
John and Jo Bynum
CAMPBELL, BILLY DON
Jeff and Karen Broussard
CAMPBELL, DORCUS
CAMPBELL, WAYNE
Tom and Georgia Barger
CAMPBELL, GARTH D.
Tom and Georgia Barger
CARDWELL, GRACIE
John and Ola Faye Carrell and John David
CARLSON, MOLLY
Dean Carlson
CARNAGEY, AMY
Betty Fleharty
CHISHOLM, HOWARD AND BETTY
Mark Chisholm
CLARK, CHRIS L.
Vivian Clark
CLARK, RICKY
Ray Dean and Rhonda Sites
COLLINS, EFFIE DORA “GRANNY”
Joe E. Collins
CONNELL, BILL
Church of Christ - Perryton, TX
CONNOR, LOLA DEL
Tommy Patterson
CROSSWHITE, CARL
Kent and Kristi Walker
CRYER, RAY AND LUVADA
Linda Aynes
CURRAN, BLANCHE AND DALE
Carl H. and Donna J. Henry
CYPERT, ROY
Joe Dale and Ann Wilson
CYPHERS, MATTIE
John Cyphers
DANNER, KATHRYN JOYCE (HOPKINS)
Mrs. Ida B. Allison
DANSBY, DOC
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
DAUBENSPECK, ALBERT AND EDITH
Wanda (Daubenspeck) Marshall
DAVIS, CLARENCE AND NAOMA
Linda Nell Davis
DAVIS, DORIS
John Davis
DAVIS, MRS. MARCELLA
Wilburn and Tillie Grisham
DAVIS, PHYLLIS – OUR WEDDING DAY
John C. Davis
DAVIS, VICTORIA ROSE
Bill and Sallie Jo Carder
DEAN, BENNY
Donald and Imogene Moran
DEMUTH, GAIL AND LOIS
Randy and Sue Demuth
DOTSON, HARRY
John and Tom Dotson
DRAGOO, JOHN
Marie Dragoo
DRENNAN-TAYLOR, JOAN MARIE (HYATT)
Jimmie Lee Hinton and Family
DUDLEY, JOHN
Geneva Osborn
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
Kent and Kristi Walker
DUNAHOE, EVERETT
John and Cathy Teague
DUNCAN, JOHN EARL
Lynda Reed
EASTER, WAYNE
Max and Linda Easter
ECCLES, MARGUERITE
Wayne Snodgrass
EDWARDS, JOE AND VERA
Jerry and Sue Edwards
EGGLESTON, DON
Donna Eggleston
EISENHOUR, RONNIE
Jim and Pat Coale
ELLIS, MARCELLA
ELLIS, WANDA
John and Ola Faye Carrell and John David Mr. Roy J. Ellis
ERNST, LLOYD
Oklahoma Bank and Trust Co., Clinton, OK
Joe and Sandra Zerby
Vivian Mills
Kathye Easley
Roy and Billie Morrison
Doyce and Linda Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ray
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ray
Ida Lee Kinney
Jim and Lorraine Baird
Larry and Janice Allen
Billy and Lisa Ray
Kelly and Debbie Allen
Dennis and Janice Smith
Independance Alumni
Jene Oakes
Dr. Alvin and Donna Baumwart
Don and Teri Fuchs
The Coffey Family
Chuck and Beth Milner
Eileen Graves
Mary Ann Dremel
Lucille Ernst
FAITH, RAYMOND
Wayne and Mary Faith
FARRIS, ELIZABETH ‘BETH’
Willie and Norene Jackson
Aldon and Carol Cooper
Paul and Jenny Loveless
Jimmie Lee Hinton and Family
FATHER OF NAHOMIE GREEN
Bettie Willard
FERRELL, FRANCES
Kenneth and Beth Bailey
Eldon and Dixie Ferrell
Mark and Monica Collins
FLEMING, ALLEN
Laverne and Tony Walls
FLETCHER, MARY HELEN
Harold Fletcher
FLOWERS, JUNE
Vernell Endecott
FLOYD, MARILYN JUNE
Geneva Osborn
Lawana Moore
Don and Adelle Clements
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Poe
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hand
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Floyd
Emma D. Floyd
FOLKS, DOROTHA
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bingham
FOSTER, MAURY AND ANNE
Ron and Elizabeth Foster
FOSTER, RAYMOND M.
Decatur Church of Christ, Decatur, TX
FOSTER, TOM
Peggy Frazier
FOWLER, DON
LaSaundra Fowler
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
FOWLER, ROBERT JR. “BOB”
Kenneth Stanley
FRANCIS, GENE
Bobby and Bonnielyn Francis
FRANKLAND, MELISSA ANN
Jerrell and Linda Gleaves
FULLERTON, BYRON
Robert and Annette Moore
GANTT, JEANNE WOODS
Rebecca Stipe
GARRETT, GAYE
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Manning and Family
GARRETT, RETA
AUNT AND FAITHFUL MEMBER OF CHURCH
Gary Tyson
GARROTSON FAMILY
Tom and Cherry Bailey
GARRETSON, JOHN D.
Mickey and Phyllis Lathan
GASS, A. B.
Mrs. A. B. Gass
GASSEUR, JOE AND DOROTHY
Kelly Stephens
GILES, JIMMY
Delva Giles
GILL, BILL
Ivan and Joleen Hatler
GLOVER, RUBY
Renee O’Donnell
GOBLE, D. L. (MIKE)
Patricia White
Littlepage Oil & Gas LP
Mr. and Mrs. Danny E. Drennan
Don and Charlene Eddleman
Curtis and Debbie Timmons
Eastside Church of Christ
Martha Bennett and Family
Holly Chandler
Raylene Williams
Ted and Patsy Hill
Ted Warwick
Courtney Bennett Thomas
GOINGS, RUBY
Tom and Georgia Barger
GOLBEK, GRACE
Ed Golbek Jr.
GOLDEN, JUNE
David and Mark Denison
GRAY, INEZ WINDHAM
Mary Ann Vick
GRAY, PAT
Larry and Linda Taliaferro
GREEN, RICHARD
Bart and Anetta Hensley
GREGORY, CARROLL
Sam and Lois Killebrew
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
Billy and Verna Gray
Eugene and Quanda Garrett
Zach and Heidi Ahrens
Columbus Church of Christ, Columbus, NE
Church of Christ, Hot Springs, AR
‘The Boom’ – Living Fully Anointed Essential Oils,
c/o Cheryl Vandegrift
Joe and Lori Waugh
Curtis and Sue Stubblefield
Wynnewood Church of Christ
Craig and Sherry Dale
Cleo and Wand Mauldin
Charles and Laquita Johnson
Deborah Jurcak
Rebecca Holloway
Tomie Jo (Allen) Price (grade school classmate)
Anetta Hensley
Harold Loman
Geneva Osborn
Timmy and Cheryl White
Loreata Martin
GREGSTON, BETTY
Morris and Jeannie McGehee
GRIFFIN, BILL
Jerry and Sue Edwards
GRIMSLEY, JIMMY
Tom and Melissa Randolph
Martha Mae Shelton
GUINN, THURMAN AND NADINE
Darlene and Gerald Brice
GUNTER, BOBBY
L. C. and Faye Bingham
GUTHRIE, JOE
Tom and Georgia Barger
HALL, LILLIE
J. C. Hall
HAMBRICK, RANDALL
Sue Hambrick
HAMMEL, MRS. MATTIE
Jo Anne Jackson
HANKINS, DON
Miss Patricia A. Peters
HANNAN, CECIL
Donna Gage
HANSON, TRAVIS
Stephen and Sandra Hansen
HARDING, PAULA
Michael and Grace Harding
HARE, SANDRA
William (Bill) Hare
HARRISON, EDNA V.
Joe Dale and Ann Wilson
HARRYMAN, BILLY EUGENE (GENE)
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bingham
Dwayne and Linda Anderson
HAYNES, MIKE (SON)
Louis and Mary Haynes
HEATH, LEON
Wanda Heath
HEIDEN, ROSALIE AND JOE
Gary and Connie Heiden
HENDERSON, WILL AND DOLLY (TEMPLE, OK)
Kenneth Henderson
HENSLEY, ELAINE
Bart and Anetta Hensley
Cleo and Wanda Mauldin
HICKS, EARL AND RUBY
Melissa Fritts
HILLHOUSE, SAM
Mireille H. Hillhouse
HILTON, VIRGIL
Larry and Linda Taliaferro
HIWAY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Former Members of Hiway Church of Christ
HOBSON, GRANT
Bogan and Carolyn Smith
HODGES, HILLARY
Mary Anne Watson
Billy Moody
Bootsie Conley
HOLDRIDGE, R. D. AND JEANETTE
Vickie and Darrell Spears
HOPKINS, OTIS EARL
Ms. Rebecca R. Hopkins
HOWELL, CHRISTINE
Frances A. Pearce
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
HOWERTON, LENA
Betty McCurry
HUDSON, FAY
LaSaundra Fowler
HYDER, JAMES
Mineola Church of Christ
IVEY, ED
Randall and Danna Percell and Family
JACKSON, GENEVA
Jeff and Karen Broussard
JAMES, BERYLE
Patricia James
JAMES, LEATRICE
Paul James
JENKINS, ALANA (OUR DAUGHTER)
Stanley and Pamela Jenkins
JENSEN, WILLIE FAYE
Ms. Sylvia Rivas
JOHNSON, DALE
Nancy and Kim Vancil and Family
JOHNSON, KYLE
Stan and Judi French
Sam and Lois Killebrew
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
Larry and Deb Putnam
Billy and Verna Gray
Curtis and Linda Boyd
JOHNSON, LUCILLE
Orgel and Hatsene Milligan
JOLLIFF, SUZANNE
Dan Jolliff
JONES, MORRIS
Edna H. Jones
JORDAN, PETE AND RUBY
Norita Farrell
KAREN, RANDY AND DEBBIE
Troy Maloney
KELLEY, AL
Wanda M. Kelley
KELLEY, ERVIN AND JOY
Robbie J. Davis
KELLY, DIANA SUE
Robert and Annette Moore
KIDWELL, CECIL
KIDWELL, QUILLA
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
KILMORE, BEVERLY
Paul and Doris Arnold
KINCANNON, MARIE
Bob and Betty Bearden
KING, BETTY
Wanda Miller
KLOCK, JO
Ms. Barbara Garrison
LAMB, MARY JO
Wiley and Sherry White
LANCASTER, LOIS
Wanda Miller
LAVIAGE, PAT
Jim Stinson
Pamela A. Hoffer
Ellison and Maureen Wittels
Marilyn Nathan
Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Glesby
Robert and Alyse Caplan
Andy and Wendy Bernstein
David and Cindy Senior
Marvin D. and Arlene Nathan
Robin S. Sofer
LEAL, ERNESTO
Tom and Georgia Barger
LIVINGSTON, ALTON
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
LONG, KATIE
Robert and Linda Killebrew
Bill and Sallie Jo Carder
LOVEJOY, CAROLYN
Ray Lovejoy
LUNSFORD, TONY AND JUANITA
Roger and Karen Brown
LYONS, JO ANN
James and Geri Chisholm
MALDONADO, PEDRO
Harry and Barbara Davis
MANN, SHARON KAY
Mrs. Gail Stewart
MARKART (MOORE), TY
Robert and Annette Moore
MARSHALL, JAMES E. “JIM”
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lee
Dellas and Pat Anderson
BancFirst of Chandler, OK
J & E Supply Employees
Phil Kliewer
Tom and Robyn Lambrecht
L. P. Baird
Alan Lindahl
Alan and Rita Shaw
Donald and Sara Boyle
Tamara Ward
Retirement Investment Advisors – Randy Thurman
Crowl Machine, Inc.
Dawn Joseph
Cable Ties Unlimited
MARSHALL, JOHNNY CLIFFORD
Wanda Marshall
MARTIN, BONNEY RAY
Eugene and Quanda Garrett
Bart and Anetta Hensley
Curtis and Sue Stubblefield
Wynnewood Church of Christ
Cleo and Wanda Mauldin
Charles and Laquita Johnson
Gerald and Kathleen Galles
Dora Polzien
MARTIN, JEAN
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
MARTIN, PAULINE
Gerald and Darlene Brice
MASSEY, MILTON J.
Donna R. Massey
MAZE, MARY ELLA
Cecille Kampplain
MCCLURE, ROYCE
Church of Christ - Perryton, TX
MCDONALD, JOAN
Rob and Jo Hailey
MCDONALD, RICHARD
Mary A. McDonald
MCELROY, BILLIE (BRUNDAGE)
Kenneth (Bud) Stanley and daughters,
Arthenia Haney and Thearlene Morris
MCFADDEN, STEPHENIA
Aaron and Dana Alsbrook
MCGEE, CLIFTON SR.
Annetta Dahl McGee
MCGEHEE, MR. AND MRS. A. L.
Dorothy McCully
MCLAURY, S. G. AND MARY K.
Kenny and Helen Burrows
MCMURTRY, BILL
Carol McMurtry
MCNEILL, BERNICE (WIFE OF MANY
YEARS)
David McNeill
MCREYNOLDS, MIKE
Arthenia Haney
MCQUEEN, INA JOAN
Archie and Maxine Yeager
Bill and Jan Davidson
MEEKS, JIMMY JR
David Beck
MILLER, AGNES
Mr. E. Olen Mitchell
MILLER, ARLIE
Dorothy Dankworth
MILLER CHILDREN - MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS
WHO WERE IN TIPTON IN 1935
Modena R. Berger
MILLER, OTTO AND AGNES
(MOM AND DAD)
Jim and Linda Penner
MITCHELL, MADGE
Paul Mitchell
MITCHELL, YORK
John, Ola Faye and John David Carrell
MOM AND DAD
Donna Hampton
MOORE, HARLEY AND DODIE
Harla Moore
MORAN, RUTH
Y. C. and Donnaleta Fuchs
MORRIS, BAILEY
Aaron and Dana Alsbrook
MORSE, TYLER
Randy and Pam Morse
MOSS, LUTHER K. AND MARY A.
Jo Anne Jackson
MURRAY, J. C. AND ANNA B.
J. T. Murray
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MURRAY, JOANN
Lonnie and Sharron Nichols
Lynnette Hibbs
Mary Lou Smith
MURRAY, MARY
David and Diane Kemp
MURRAY, SHEILA
J. T. Murray
NASH, BRETT AND BILLY
(BELOVED BROTHERS)
Marty Nash
NELL, THEROL
Larry and Donna Coke
Kent and Paula Vaughan
NICHOLS, BURL
J. R. and Patricia Nichols
NIX, EILEEN
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bingham
NOACK, HUNTER
Grandma and Grandpa Helton
NOBLE, EARNEST
Marva Dennis
OLDHAM, NORRIS ANDY
TIPTON 1934-1941
Joyce Muirhead
OLER, GAYLE
Bobby Roach
OLSON, BILL
R. B. and Lucille Hunnicutt
O’NEAL, JOYCE (TOMPKINS)
LaRue Boyd
Irma Hefner
Joy Boyd
ORTIZ, DOLLY
Ernie and Jana Manning
OSBORN, JOHN
Bob and Rhonda Mills
Steve and Suzan Osborn
Bob and Betty Bearden
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ward
Robert Buschman
Mike, Kay and Greg Phelps
OWENS, LEE AND IVA JAYNE
(GRANDPARENTS)
OWENS, JOHN LEE (FATHER)
OWENS, FRANK (UNCLE)
OWENS, DR. RALPH (UNCLE)
OWENS, WALLACE (UNCLE)
Lester and Sue (Owens) Scott
OWENS, DR. AND MRS. RALPH E.
Nancy E. Lewis
OWENS, RALPH AND ROMA
FUN DAY
Robert and Nancy Lewis
PALMER, PAULINE
Wayne and Janice Neeley
PARDUE, ROSCOE
Judy Bowles
Randall and Danna Percell and Family
PAST ‘ERICK, OK’ PREACHERS
DURWARD WEATHERFORD AND ALBERT TRENT
Curtis G. and Norma Austin
PATTERSON, HELEN JO
Gail Church of Christ
PATTERSON, MARTHA
BUSINESS OWNER, MOTHER, WIFE
Tommy Patterson
PEDEN, MRS. ALICE
Mr. and Mrs. David Burns
PEFFLEY, AUBREY AND IRENE
Jim and Jan Hall
PEREZ, MRS
Tom and Georgia Barger
PERRY, R. T.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moran
PETRICEK, BRYAN
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Petricek
Marilyn K. Petricek
PHILLIPS, BOBBY (ROBERT)
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
PHILLIPS, MRS. JERRY
Comanche High School Class of 1983
PIERATT, BILL
Stan and Judi French
PIERCE, MARY MARGARET
Patsy L. Smith
PLUMMER, BETTY
PLUMMER, BOB
PLUMMER, GREG
ELEANOR
Mr. Dale Trimble
POWELL, JACK AND DORIS
Ronald and Sheila Beshires
PRATT, CLARENCE
Phil and Renee Taylor
PRICE, GENE
LaRue Boyd
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PRUITT, HARVIE
Tom and Georgia Barger
PRUITT, JIM
Gary and Ida Fay Winters
PUTNAM, T. N. AND ELAINE
Robert and Annette Moore
RAMSEY, RICK
Betty Conyers
RAPERT, HOWARD
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
RAY, TROY GLEN
Annette Ray
REDGATE, L. E. AND CLEO
Steve and Connie Redgate
REEVES, WARREN
Don and Louise Reeves
RENEAU, EVELYN
Church of Christ - Savoy, TX
RICHARDS, JOAN
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bingham
RICHARDS, MYRTLE
Bob Richards
RICHARDSON, HELEN
ACTIVE IN HELPING TIPTON HOME 1970’S
AND 1980’S
Chris, Robin and Christopher Ryan Casarez
RIFE, RUBY
LACKEY, MR. AND MRS. N. B. CINDY
DEDICATED TO RAISING RIFE CHILDREN
Bill Rife
RIGGLE, RAY
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bingham
ROBINSON, LEORA
Glenna Evans
ROBINSON, MARKIE
Betty T. Holloway
ROGERS, CAROLL WAYNE
Dennis and Ilena Vernon
Ernie and Jana Manning
Perry Warren
Terry and Sandra Byrd
Joe and Linda Harkins
Jim and Jan Shera
Robbie and Linda Robbins
Richard and Martha Hammond
Carl and Ruth Clayton
Ethel Finley and Cheryl Holley
Joyce Johnston
George and Linda Bridges
Don and Carolyn Kendall
Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Cooper
Mary Bailey
Kevin and Suzanne Harrington
ROGERS, WES
Cleo and Wanda Mauldin
ROMINE, OSCAR
Raymond Armstrong
ROMINE, ROB H.
Decatur Church of Christ
ROSE, DON AND MYREL GARRETSON
The Ireland Family
ROSER, EMERY AND MINNIE
David and Doylene Tompkins
RUBOTTOM, DAVID
Joe Hackworth
RUSSELL, TOMMY
Mary Russell
RYAN, SHARON
Louise Dalton
Kent and Kristi Walker
Vogan and Betty Alexander
SAMMONS, DEXTER
John and Jo Ann Livengood
SAMPSON, JERRY JR. AND DAVID
SONS OF JERRY AND MARY SAMPSON
(BOTH LOST TO CANCER)
R. J. and Frances Williamson
SAVORY, MARVIN
Kenneth Stanley
Arthenia Haney
Thearlene Morris
SCHMIDT, JIM
James and Beverly Marshall
SCHROEDER, DOROTHY BURCHETT
Albert and Jimmie Dea Schroeder
Patti Fulcher
SCHULZ, GUENTER H.
Gisela Schulz
Snyder Spraying Service, Inc.
SEWELL, KAROL KAYE
Karman, Jay and Charlene Slatton
SHAFFER, JUNE
Tom and Georgia Barger
SINIARD, J. R. AND OPEL
Brenda, John and Breann Stavinoha SPARKS, LARRY
Jimmie Lee Hinton and Family
SPARLIN, DORIS
Billy Faulkenberry
STAMPS, LOWELL EUGENE (UNCLE GENE)
Benny and Pam Cummings
STARR, ALEX
Tom and Georgia Barger
STEPHENS, MILLIE F.
Mary Wayne Moates
STEWART, CAROLYN
L. C. and Faye Bingham
STICKLER, MIKE
Gary and Phyllis Stalcup
STOUT, ARTHUR AND IZYAL
Jerry and Sue Edwards
STRASHEIM, CHERYL
Ernie and Jana Manning
SUMMEROW, BETTY
James Summerow
SYKES, JOHNNY
Eddie and Linda Bates
SYMONS, TERRY
Church of Christ - Perryton, TX
TABLER, ERDEAN
TABLER, JORDAN FRANK
Betty Shellenberger
Jerry and Lili Norton
TAYLOR, ARTIE AND LILLIAN
Joan and William Long
TAYLOR, MOZELLA
Billy and Verna Gray
TAYLOR, POLLY
Andy and Jan Rogers and Family
TAYLOR, STOVER
Rob and Jo Hailey
Robert and Annette Moore
THOMPSON, GORDON
Nancy and Joe Richardson
THOMPSON, JIM AND WEIRINE
Randal and Kathleen Partain
THOMPSON, VANESSA
Max and Linda Easter
THWEAT, ROBERT
Tom and Georgia Barger
THWEATT, MARY JO
Tom and Georgia Barger
TODD, EULA
Patricia James
TODD, L. A.
Jeff Hart
Kenny and Cindy White
Joe and Lori Waugh
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moran
Billy and Verna Gray
Elton and Lura VanScoder
Geneva Osborn
Glenda Lee Barton
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
Patricia F. James
Ron and Sandra Price and Family
Ernie and Jana Manning
Carl and Janice Phelps
Curtis and Linda Boyd
Bob and Rhonda Mills
Jim and Kelley Cullum
Janis Dodge
Larry and Deb Putnam
Kent and Kristi Walker
Kenneth and Earline Gregory
Kimberly Hill
Bill and Virginia Dennis
Kevin and Denell Dennis
Craig and Melissa Rapp
Sam and Lois Killebrew
Paul and Shirley Witt
Tillman County Conservation District
C. A. and Judy Collins
Kay and Dana Atkins
Tom and Kelly Rowland
Leon and Beverly Schettler
Lewis and Linda (Todd) Armstrong
Ben and Judy Mullins
Bert and Liz Blumer
Ben and Sasra Hartley
Zac, Kimberly and Makenna Blumer
Robert and Linda Killebrew
Greg and Chris Petty
Iona Martin
Wallace and Julia Rae
June Wells
Bob and Betty Bearden
Jack Killebrew
Donald and Doris Wiens
Family of Kevin and Denell Dennis
Deryl and Joan (McCasland) Clevenger
Dale and Weldeana Harper
Gary and Julie Crenshaw
The Vernon Family
Mary E. Grose
Perry Warren
Charles and Anita Davis
Lynn and Celia Staggs
Ms. Sylvia Rivas
Larry and Catherine Grampp
Michael and Alicia Moore
Debbie and Charlie Powell
Max and Marilyn Dobson
Alan and Linda Yeager
Jimmie and Beverly Meeks
TOMPKINS, EDWARD AND BELVA
David and Doylene Tompkins
TUCKER, LORI
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
TURMAN, DRAIGEN
Louise Dalton
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
Kent and Kristi Walker
TURNER, GLENN
Joe and Nancy Richardson
Robert and Grace Fitzgerald
URBACH, THEO AND WILMA
Lloyd and Sharon George
UNDERWOOD, GRACIE
Tom and Georgia Barger
VANSCODER, LURA FAY
Larry and Deb Putnam
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
Charles and Anita Davis
Billy and Verna Gray
Alan and Susie Boyd
Curtis, Linda Boyd and Sons
Pod and Imogene Moran
Greg and Christine Petty
Jimmie and Beverly Meeks
VICKERS, TIMMY
Ronny and Huberta Duke
VINEYARD, LUTHER AND VESTA
David and Doylene Tompkins
VOLBERDING, MRS. CLEO
Gary Volberding
WALL, FLOYD AND WINNIE
Gerald and Judy Wall
WALTON, TIM
Julia A. Walton
WARREN, CARL P.
Johnny W. Warren
WATSON, MRS. WANDA
Mr. and Mrs. David Burns
WATTS, RICHARD
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bingham
WEATHERS, PATRICIA (PATTY)
Jerry and Pat Shelby
Ricky and Karla Shelby
Reese and Gerri Pope
R. Dean Smith
Charlotte Majors
Larry and Debbie Bloomer
WEAVER, WILSON
Tom and Georgia Barger
WHITE, JAMES
Tom and Georgia Barger
WHITE, LAVERNE
Bette J. Mashburn
John and Ola Faye Carrell
Marie Line
WHITNAH, BESSIE
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bingham
WILEY, MARY
Mike and Wanda Dunn
Wilma Pendleton
Susan Cottrell
Marcia Cook
WILLIAMS, BOB
Church of Christ, Savoy, TX
WILLIS, HUBERT
Joe Hackworth
WILLIS, JAMES
Lavone Lewis
WILSON, MORGAN
Helen Haney
WINTON, LOYD AND IRMA LEE (PARENTS)
Ms. Radell Jean
WITT, GEORGE
Bobbie Combest
Debra Graham
WOODWORTH, JOHN Tom and Georgia Barger
WRIGHT, GAYLE
David and Glenda Cross
Davey and Melissa Cross
Marci Kaiser
WRIGHT, VAN
Delia A. Jones
YARBROUGH, RICK
Bill and Bennie Lynch
YOUNG, VICKIE
Tom and Georgia Barger
Messenger
Box 370
Tipton, OK 73570
Address Service Requested
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
Permit #1541
Oklahoma City, OK
731
RUSSIAN APRICOT CHICKEN DINNER
12 chicken breasts (boneless), cut into 1-2” pieces
Garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
1 bottle Russian Dressing (8 oz.)
1 (9 oz.) jar apricot jam or preserves
1 pkg. broccoli heads/pieces, heated in the microwave
2 cups rice
5 cups chicken broth
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
Tony and Gabbi
Chitwood
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 X 13 baking dish. Poke chicken with knife or
fork to help soak up juices and place chicken in dish. Sprinkle with garlic and salt. Mix
dressing and jam together in a separate bowl and pour over chicken. Cover and bake
45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer. Place rice and chicken broth in a rice
cooker (or cook on the stove and cook how you would normally cook rice). When chicken
gets done, place about a cup and a half to two cups of the juices into a small saucepan
and add 1 Tbsp of cornstarch per one cup of juices. Place some rice in a bowl or a plate,
add chicken and cooked broccoli, and then pour sauce over it all. Yummy! Serves 6-8.
Tony and Gabbi Chitwood are relief houseparents at Tipton Children’s Home. Tony also supervises the show animal program. Gabbi helps
in the clothing room and is involved in special projects on campus. One of the special projects she is working on is a cookbook for Tipton
Children’s Home. She is collecting recipes from alumni of Tipton Children’s Home and will be compiling them in a cookbook which will be
made available later this year. She is looking for those recipes that are the never fail, comfort food type. Perhaps you have a recipe you
remember eating or making at Tipton Home. If so, please send a copy to tony.gabbi.chitwood@gmail.com and she will add it to the cookbook. If you have a story or memory concerning the recipe include that as well. We are asking those of you who will be coming to the alumni
reunion this year to bring a recipe with you. This will be a memorable book and our thanks to Gabbi for overseeing this work.
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