Arnold, Betty
Funeral services for Betty Arnold of El Reno are pending with Wilson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Arnold died Tuesday at her home.

Bellmon, Floretta (paid)
Floretta Bellmon, 81, of Red Rock, Okla., was born March 9, 1925, to John Henry and Mannie Lee (Bright) Reichert of rural El Reno. She left this earth on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006.

Floretta completed elementary school at rural Okarche and graduated salutatorian from Calumet High School. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Central State College. Her postgraduate studies were at Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma.

She taught at John Adams Elementary School in Oklahoma City before moving to Montana where she taught at the public schools, The College of Great Falls and Malmstrom Air Force Base. When she returned to Oklahoma, she was the supervisor of the girls dormitory at Concho Indian School.

Floretta concluded a long teaching career in 1993 at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa where she taught for 22 years.
She enjoyed traveling, ceramics and spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Bellmon was a member of Ceres Christian Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at First Christian Church in Perry with Rev. Gary Hill officiating. Interment was in the Union Cemetery at Billings. Services were under direction of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home of Perry.

Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in care of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home, 1010 N. 7th Street, Perry, Okla. 73077.

Floretta is survived by her husband, George, whom she married on May 15, 1971, in Tonkawa; two daughters, Marleta London and husband, Gary of Manassas, Va., and Lavinda Holcomb and husband, Charlie of Grove; and two grandchildren, Christopher Miller and wife, Joy of Springfield, Va., and Kyla Holcomb, of Boulder, Colo.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Condolences may be sent to the family using the online guest book at www.brown-duggerfuneralhome.com.

Nelson, Richard Gene (paid)
Richard Gene “Ricky” Nelson of El Reno went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. Rick was born Nov. 10, 1959, in Clinton. He was a loving husband and devoted father. Rick loved working in the yard and in the house, accomplishing so many beautiful things. He loved music, visiting with his many friends and always helping others. Rick built a peace garden for his wife to love and enjoy always.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Aubra Glen Williams, and granddaughter, Angel Glen Gordon.

Rick is survived by his forever sweetheart, Cari Williams Nelson; daughters, Vista Ann and Marley; his “mudder,” Joyce Williams and her special someone, Joe Ronspiez; a sister, Kim Williams; and many friends including Nelson Orange, Joe Powers and Richard Holder.

Memorial services were held Friday, Sept. 15 at Solid Rock Christian Center with Pastor Paul Roach officiating.

Rick will be greatly missed for the wonderful man he was.

Goodnight, sweet prince, and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Pedigo, Mina
Funeral services for Mina Pedigo were held Monday at Geary First Baptist Church with Rev. Don Robinson officiating. Burial was in the Geary Cemetery under direction of Turner Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pedigo died Saturday at the Watonga Hospital. She was born Nov. 1, 1912, in Geary, and was a lifetime resident. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Geary.

She is survived by a daughter, Nina Wilhoit of El Reno; sons, Edwin Pedigo of Geary and Earl Pedigo of Ratliff City; sisters, Gertrude York, Nellie Connaly and Bonnie Scott, all of Stockton, Calif.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.