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Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Xzavion "Mikey" Michael Whitaker

Xzavion "Mikey" Michael Whitaker

Apr 20, 2019

On December 10, 2006, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a bouncing, baby boy was born to Lesley and Christ Whitaker. They named their son Xzavion Michael Whitaker and was better known to family and close friends as "Mikey", "Zay" or "X" to his teammates, and Uncle Mike to his nieces and nephews.

Xzavion was a big kid at heart....

Clarence Linn Davis

Clarence Linn Davis

Apr 19, 2019

Clarence Linn Davis, son of Clifford Ray and Arnetta Eagle Davis, was born February 26, 1962 in the Warrior Community west of Checotah, Oklahoma. He attended Checotah Public Schools and later enrolled in the Checotah Literacy Program where he refined his academic and creative art skills. His connection with the Lord was made early in life when he united...

Roy Lee Johnson

Roy Lee Johnson

Apr 18, 2019

Roy Lee Johnson was born on February 21, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri. Roy later moved to the Blackjack community of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Roy passed away at his home in Muskogee, Oklahoma on April 17, 2019. He is preceded by his mothers Bertha Harrison Williams, Pauline Johnson Wilson, his fathers Isaac Clemons, Ray Johnson, son Michael Johnson and cousin...

Samuel Palmer

Samuel Palmer

Apr 14, 2019

Samuel Palmer of Tulsa, Oklahoma

December 25, 1938 - April 14, 2019

Mr. Samuel Palmer, after 80 years here on Earth gained his Heavenly wings.

Samuel was born on December 25, 1938.  He was the first child of the twin boys born to Cottrell and Maggie Palmer. Growing up he was nicknamed "Elvis"...

Demetria Lavette Lafayette

Demetria Lavette Lafayette

Apr 14, 2019

Mrs. Demetria Lavette Lafayette in her 51st Season transitioned to Eternal Rest on Sunday April 14, 2019 in Tulsa.

Her Sacred Farewell will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Greater Grace. Burial will follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Tulsa.

You may visit Mrs. Lafayette, as she slumbers in...

David Edward Reagor

David Edward Reagor

Apr 13, 2019

David Edward Reagor was born on July 13, 1945 in Morris, Oklahoma, the son of Sidney Lawrence and Bertha [Lane] Reagor, Sr.

Mr. Reagor attended school at Grayson, Oklahoma where he graduated from Grayson High School. He furthered his education at Oklahoma State Tech in Okmulgee, where he earned an Associates Degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration....

Callie Claudette Ray

Callie Claudette Ray

Apr 11, 2019

Mrs. Callie C. Ray, after 99 years of life, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, with her daughter by her side.

Callie Claudette Goodwin Ray was born on October25, 1919 to the late Norris and Willie R. Goodwin.  She lived in Anniston, Alabama, where she was taught in the Anniston School System for...

Jessye Faye Roberson

Jessye Faye Roberson

Apr 11, 2019

Mrs. Jessye Faye Roberson,  after 74 seasons of life, passed from this life on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Service arrangements are pending at this time in the Tulsa Chapel.

Gladys Hill

Gladys Hill

Apr 11, 2019

Mrs. Gladys Hill in her 69th Season, made her Earthly Transition on April 11, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Services will be Saturday April 20, 2019 at New Life Baptist Church in Wewoka located at 121 W. 12th St.

Visitation will be be Friday from 2PM until 6PM at St. Paul Baptist Church located at...

Ann Armstrong Lewis

Ann Armstrong Lewis

Apr 10, 2019

As the seasons changed from summer to fall, on September 24th, 1963, a beautiful, baby girl was born to the union of Evelyn and Walter Armstrong in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They named her Ann and she was affectionately known as "Miss Ann."

In her early childhood, she attended Tulsa public schools. She later moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma, where...

Lavada W. Chappell

Lavada W. Chappell

Apr 8, 2019

Mrs. Lavada W. Chappell, after 88 year, "fell asleep in Death" on Monday, April 8, 2019 from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Funeral service for Mrs. Chappell will be on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 2710 South 32nd Street in Muskogee.

Interment will follow at 1:00 PM in the...

Thomas Charles Bell

Thomas Charles Bell

Apr 5, 2019

Mr. Thomas Charles Bell, in his 70th year, passed from this life on Friday, April 5, 2019 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Service arrangements are pending at this time.

Paula Sue Stewart

Paula Sue Stewart

Apr 2, 2019

Mrs. Paula Sue Stewart, in her 51st year, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, April 2, 2019 from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A Memorial Ceremony is being planned by her family for a later date.

She leaves to lament her passing;  a loving, devoted husband, Gary A. Stewart; and other relatives to cherish her...

Esther Marie Tate

Esther Marie Tate

Apr 2, 2019

Mrs. Esther Marie Tate in her 80th year, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Sacred Farewell for Mrs. Tate will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the St. John AME Church.

Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa.

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Reverend James E. Hill

Reverend James E. Hill

Mar 31, 2019

Reverend James E. Hill

TRANSITIONS

(Obituary)

Introduction

Life is a series of transitions: from baby-to-child, child-to-teenager, teenager-to-adult; adult-to-nonphysical. While the corporeal and nonphysical stages are often given recognition; and the ice-cold facts of accomplishment and accreditation mechanically enumerated; this account attempts to communicate the warmth...

Florence Davis

Florence Davis

Mar 30, 2019

Florence Davis in her 83rd Season, fell Asleep in Death on Saturday March 30, 2019 in Tulsa.

The Memorial Time and Location has been scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 1PM at the Helene Congregation located at 2064 W. Highway 49, West Helena, Arkanasa 72390

Doug Sharp Owens, Jr.

Doug Sharp Owens, Jr.

Mar 28, 2019

"Doug E. Fresh"

On October 31, 1966 in Oklahoma City, OK, God blessed the union of Doug Sr. and Justinia (Statum) Owens with a third child, Doug Jr.  Doug's parents instilled the importance of a strong family bond, at an early age.  He cherished his older sister and brother, Linda and Travis.  He accepted...

Hiram Burr

Hiram Burr

Mar 28, 2019

Mr. Hiram Burr, in his 67th year, transitioned to Eternal Rest on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Hiram was born on August 22, 1951 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to the late George and Verona (Haynes) Burr. He attended the Muskogee Public Schools and graduated from Manual Training High School in 1969 and Northeastern State University in 1973....

Pearl Turner

Pearl Turner

Mar 25, 2019

Ms. Pearl Turner, in her 98th season of life, "Made it Over" on Monday morning, March 25, 2019 from Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

She was born July 25, 1920 in Boynton, Oklahoma. Pearl was the third child of Hugh and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Evans. She grew up in Beggs, Oklahoma and attended school at Oakdale and church at Oakdale Baptist...

Edgar J. Cruz

Edgar J. Cruz

Mar 24, 2019

Edgar J. Cruz, in his 15th year, transitioned from Earth to Everlasting on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Edgar J. Cruz was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on August 15, 2003, the son of Edgar G. Cruz and Cecelia RaQuel Ortiz Lenski.

Edgar was such a kindhearted, loving boy who loved to make everyone...

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