Stone, Okey E.

Passed: 1989-03-16

Age: 86

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1989-03-22

Information: Former Ripley resident and businessman Okey E. Stone, 86, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, died March 16 after a short illness in a Las Cruces hospital.  He was born June 18, 1902 at Leon, Mason County, the son of Jim and Mary Jane Stone.  Survivors include his wife, Anna Burns Stone; one son, Thomas O. Stone of Ripley; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Mr. Stone had been living in Las Cruces since his retirement in 1951.  Burial was in Las Cruces.