Obituaries

Sep 18, 2017

Alimay was a trailblazer in the field of retail sales, when in the early 1960's she became the first African American hired by Froug's Department store in downtown Tulsa.  There she represented our race well where she carried her flair for fashion and gentle customer-friendly way into the position and paved the way for others to eventually follow her...

Sep 17, 2017

Memorial Services for Mrs. Rosetta Haney will be Friday September 22, 2017 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.

Sep 17, 2017

Mr. Donovan Z. Caldwell, in his 18th year, "Finished Early" on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Cherokee County, near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Hour of Remembrance for Donovan will commence on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Timothy Baptist Church, Pastor Kelly Payne is the gracious host and Reverend Roscoe Beasley, Pastor of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, will...

Sep 17, 2017

Memorial Services for Miss Debra Tate will be Thursday September 21, 2017 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.

Sep 15, 2017

On October 2, 1961, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, a baby boy was born to Ida M. and James E. Brown, Sr.  He was given the name James Jr.  James was the second of four children, and the family lived in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Affectionately known as "Junebug," during his early years, he played baseball for the Pepsi Cola Company.  James attended Muskogee...

Sep 13, 2017

Ms. Shirley M. Johnson, in her 58th year, surrendered her soul to Jesus on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Service of Memory for Shirley will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in the Antioch Baptist Church, 500 West Broadway in Muskogee.  Dr. Marlon J. Coleman is the gracious host Pastor and Elder Darrell Johnson...

Sep 13, 2017

Carol Jean Steele was born to Donnetta Steele Battle, and Cornell Cornelious Mitchell in Oklahoma City, OK on July 11, 1961.  She attended Oklahoma City Public Schools. She graduated from Northwest Classen High in 1979.

Carol love ones that preceded her in death were her mother, father, both paternal and maternal grandparents, one...

Sep 10, 2017

Mrs. Theresa Brown, in her 91st year, surrendered her soul to Jesus on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from Oklahoma City. A former resident of Boley, Oklahoma, Mrs. Brown's service arrangements are pending in the Boley Hyde Park Chapel.

Sep 9, 2017

It all began in Scott County, Mississippi, when Benjamin and Mary [Byrd] Wash were blessed with a daughter on July 12, 1926.  She was named Lorean Wash. Lorean was a long time resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma, where she has  lived since leaving her childhood home in Mississippi at the age of 20.  Lorean was an only child and was raised...

Sep 8, 2017

Jesse Stephens, after 59 years with us, passed from life to everlasting, with his loving family near his side. Services are currently pending in our Tulsa location.

Sep 8, 2017

Services for Mrs. Ruby Jean Pearson-Nevels will be Saturday September 16, 2017 at 2PM inside The Tulsa All Faiths Chapel at 1414 N. Norfolk Avenue in Tulsa. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Friends may visit Ruby on Friday from 1PM until 7PM in the Tulsa Chapel.

Sep 7, 2017

Mrs. Merlie Allen, finished her Earthly Course on September 7, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Services will be Saturday September 16, 2017 at 10AM at Gethsamane Baptist Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mrs. Allen on Friday from 1PM until 7PM in Tulsa.

Sep 7, 2017

Ms.Twana Platt, after 45 years with us, surrendered to our lord and savior, with her loving family close by. Services for Ms. Platt will be Friday September 15, 2017 at 11AM at Mt. Rose Baptist Church in Tulsa. Visitation will be Thursday from 5PM until 7PM in the Tulsa Chapel.

Sep 6, 2017

" Have you had your Jolly Rancher today ? " Jowanna Eulain Jones, a beloved follower of Jesus and the best daughter and sister ever, joined Jesus on September 6, 2017 from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Jowanna was born in Muskogee on February 15, 1966.  She attended Hilldale Public Schools.  After graduating from Hilldale High School, she attended Eastern State College in...

Sep 6, 2017

Mr. Leon Thompson, a resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma transitioned to peaceful rest on Wednesday September 6, 2017 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Services will be Saturday September 16, 2017 at 11AM at First Baptist Church at 5th and Seminole in Okmulgee. Friends may visit Mr. Thompson on Friday from 10AM until 6PM in Okmulgee.

Sep 6, 2017

Mrs. Mattie Marshall, at the tender age of 91transitioned to Eternal Rest on September 6, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Services will be Saturday September 16, 2017 at 1PM at First Baptist Church on North Greenwood. Friends may visit Mrs. Marshall as she rests on Friday from 11AM until 6PM in the Tulsa Chapel, followed by a wake from 6PM until...

Sep 4, 2017

On November 23, 1962, a baby girl was born to Garfield Smith and Elnora Sneed in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  She was the third child of her siblings and was given the name Tracy Lynetta Sneed. Tracy received her formal education in the Muskogee Public Schools and completed her education at Historic Carter G. Woodson School in Tullahassee, Oklahoma, graduating with the...

Sep 4, 2017

Celebration of the Life of Sherman Shelby Souder

Shermand Shelby Souder was born on December 21, 1961 to Franklin C. Souder, Sr. and Fredonia Souder-Samuels. He was the youngest of seven children.

Sherman was a city employee for Denver, Co and Muskogee, OK for the majority of his life. He enjoyed working with the Park...

Sep 3, 2017

Mr. Millard L. House, Retired School Administrator made his Earthly Transition on Saturday September 3, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Services for Mr. House will be Saturday September 9, 2017 at 11AM at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Tulsa. Interment will follow at Rolling Oaks Memorial Gardens in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. House on Friday from 10AM until 6PM in The...

Sep 3, 2017

Mrs. Alberta Nelson in her 87th Season transitioned to Eternal Rest during the Early Sunday Morning Hours of September 3, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Hour of Remembrance will be Friday September 8, 2017 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mrs. Nelson on Friday from 1PM until 7PM in The Tulsa Chapel.