We have experienced another loss amongst our team as Amanda’s grandma, Patricia Colleen Souther, passed away March 12th 2007. She was born January 16, 1926 in Bryant, Illinois to Roy and Mildred Maloon McDaniel and married Hobert Souther on January 11, 1954. Most her life she preferred to be called Colleen, but to us she was Nana. I only knew her for a short time but the impact she’ll have on my life will continue because of the role she played in helping mold my wife, Amanda, from a curly haired little girl into a beautiful woman. She was a source of stability for Amanda during turbulent times and played a major role in her upbringing. She also encouraged her spiritual, artistic, and culinary development at a young age. Nana had her own ceramic shop where she made a vast array of ceramic creations. Of course I am grateful for the spiritual encouragement and I have really enjoyed the french cookies and roasted turkey aspects of her influence. Not all traits have helped to pack on pounds, one has helped lighten my load, in the bank account that is. She loved to take Amanda shopping, which for some reason she has yet to outgrow. Nana had a quick wit, a soft heart, and a sweet tooth. She was a sister, mother, mentor, friend, and even though her legacy will live on, she will be missed.

Karl King, 50, passed away February 8th, 2007 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born October 21, 1956 in Jacksboro, TX to Merle and Oneida Hayhurst King. He obeyed the gospel at the early age of 9 while living in DeKelb, IL. Karl graduated from Azle, TX in 1975. While attending Oklahoma Christian he met Darla Simmons and married her August 26, 1977 in Lindsey, OK. He graduated in 1978 with a B.S. in Bible. For 30 years, Karl served the churches of Christ in Texas, Oklahoma, Costa Rica, and Mexico. He was a pulpit minister for Poplar and Warner Church of Christ in Guthrie, OK at the time of his death. Karl also served his community as a member of Kiwanis International.

He was preceded in death by his parents Merle King and Oneida Hayhurst King, and his father-in-law C.R. (Jack) Simmons. Karl is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Darla, of the home; 2 daughters Kari (King) Lockwood and husband Ira of Edmond, OK and Kaci King-Hoppman and husband Mikel of Wichita Falls, TX; one grandson Zaden Kael Lockwood. Also surviving are his sister Patsy King Burnam and husband Mike of TX, David Merle King and wife Janet of CA, Warren Lee King and wife Lynda of OK, and mother-in-law Ovell Simmons of OK. A host of beloved family and friends will gather to celebrate his life on February 11, 2007 with morning services at 10:15 followed by a luncheon and memorial at the church of Christ in Guthrie. An additional memorial service will be held on February 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, OK.

You may send email condolences here.

In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established for medical expenses due to Karl’s extended illness.
Garland Street Church of Christ Benevolent Fund: Karl King
700 Garland Street, Plainview, TX 79072  

Zaden was born on August 7th to proud parents Ira and Kari.  He weighed 4 lbs 7 oz and was 15 3/4" long at birth. 

On April 2, Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, Oklahoma, announced that they have accepted the role of overseeing congregation for the entire Vienna Team.  MRCC is the home congregation of all four families.  The team will begin to work with MRCC later this year while raising the remainder of our funds.