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Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Nathaniel D. Stanford, Sr.

Nathaniel D. Stanford, Sr.

Jul 9, 2016

Mr. Nathaniel D. Stanford, Sr, after "Three Score and Ten Years," made his transition from life to everlasting on Saturday morning, July 9, 2016 from Tulsa, Oklahoma Nathaniel Stanford was born May 20, 1946, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Azalee (Bess) Stanford and Walter Stanford. He was the youngest of their seven children. At an early age, Nathaniel professed faith in...

Herschal Foster

Herschal Foster

Jul 8, 2016

Herschal Foster was born on December 15, 1934 to Earl and Maggie Foster. He was born and raised in Taft, Oklahoma. He was a dedicated member to Mount Zion Baptist Church. Herschal was united in marriage to Bobbie Maxine Foster and to this union was born two girls Joni and Lori. His parents Earl and Maggie Foster, brothers William Foster...

J'Lee Clark

J'Lee Clark

Jul 6, 2016

J'Lee Darlene Clark was born in Tulsa. Ok on November 1, 2013 to Tracy Clark Jr. and Jennifer Darlene Wherry. J'Lee was the baby of the family she held her position strong. From the day she was born she was special to everybody. She was born on her Granny Retha's birthday and that is where she got her name. J'Lee...

Thomas Lee Hyche

Thomas Lee Hyche

Jul 6, 2016

The first chapter of Thomas's book began onJuly 14, 1945 where he was born to Odelia and Henry Hyche in Rock Hill, OK. He was one of six children. Thomas was raised in the small country town of Tullahassee, OK. In this chapter,as a young boy Thomas worked relentlessly to help provide for his sisters and Mother. The second chapter...

Claudius Ellis Milton

Claudius Ellis Milton

Jul 4, 2016

On January 16, 1943, a precious, baby boy was born from the loving union of Wade and Lena Bell [Mitchell] Milton. They named him Claudius Ellis Milton, better known as "Bit". Mr. Milton graduated from Historic Manual Training High School June 2, 1961. In 1969, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Virginia Ann Gaines and this union was blessed...

Rodney Fred Nunley, Sr.

Rodney Fred Nunley, Sr.

Jun 28, 2016

Mr. Rodney Fred Nunley, after 48 years, won a "Championship for Christ" on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Rodney Nunley aka…"NunLoc" and "Rod" was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 8, 1967. He was son of the late Fred Nunley and Eunice Mackey-Nunley. As God holds us tight and loves us long, we reflect on the privilege...

Marguerite Raye Gilliam

Marguerite Raye Gilliam

Jun 28, 2016

On August 16, 1934, a beautiful baby girl was born to Robert Raye and Olean Lewis in Hugo, OK. Marguerite was the only child to this union. Her first cousin, Rudolph Lewis was raised as her brother. She has three sisters Linda Raye-Graves, Dorothy Ruth Davis and Priscilla Raye. Marguerite attended Dunbar Elementary, Carver Junior High and Booker T. Washington...

Esther Patricia Lee Vaughn

Esther Patricia Lee Vaughn

Jun 27, 2016

Mrs. Esther Vaughn, after 77 years, was "beckoned by the Master" on Monday evening, June 27, 2016 from Muskogee. His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant and these are the words we are confident the Lord spoke to Esther as she entered Paradise… Esther Patricia Lee Williams was born to Bertha Williams and Hermease Bennett...

Etoyce Johnson

Etoyce Johnson

Jun 25, 2016

Funeral Services for Ms. Etoyce Johnson will be Friday July 8, 2016 at 11AM at Greater Grace Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit on Thursday from 1PM until 7PM in Tulsa. Interment will follow services at Green Acres Memorial Gardens in Skiatook, Oklahoma.

Ben Earl Mcdade

Ben Earl Mcdade

Jun 25, 2016

My Blues Story Ben Earl McDade, Sr. was born May 8, 1941 to Clarence Sr. and Maggie McDade in Vernon, Oklahoma. One of six born to this union, Ben was the baby boy and everyone's pride and joy especially to his sister Corine. She spoiled Ben Earl just like he was her own. Ben Earl attended Dunbar High School in...

Azealine Collins

Azealine Collins

Jun 23, 2016

Visitation Services for Mrs. Azealine Collins will be Wednesday June 29, 2016 from 1PM until 7PM in Tulsa. Services in Portland, Oregon are pending under the direction of Terry's Family Funeral Home.

Ann Whited

Ann Whited

Jun 22, 2016

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ann Whited will be Wednesday June 29, 2016 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa. Friends may visit on Tuesday from 1PM until 7PM in Tulsa.

Clyde Chiles

Clyde Chiles

Jun 21, 2016

On July 15, 1934, twin sons were born to William and Eddie Mae Chiles in Boswell (Timber Hill), Oklahoma, and they named them Claude and Clyde. On June 21, 2016, Clyde was called home to be with the Lord. Clyde loved the country and spent his early years in Timber Hill. The family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1948 where...

Maxine Cole

Maxine Cole

Jun 20, 2016

Maxine Cole was born May 25, 1929 in Edna, Oklahoma to Norman and Ida Mae (Tate) Cole Sr. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Harry Brooks. She began her education in Edna School and later attended Slick High School in Slick, Oklahoma. Maxine joined Tuskegee Baptist Church and was Baptized at an early age. She moved to California...

Bert Copney

Bert Copney

Jun 17, 2016

Mr. Bert Copney, in his 61st season made his Transition to Eternal Rest on Friday June 17, 2016 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Services are currently pending.

Marcia Louise Mcclarty

Marcia Louise Mcclarty

Jun 17, 2016

" This is my story…….." On February 29, 1944, which was a leap year, a beautiful, precious, bouncing baby girl was born to Elijah L. and Lula M. [Lyday] Watkins at Providence Hospital in Muskogee….to their delight and her big sisters dismay. She was named Marcia Louise, or "Marcy" as she was known by family and friends. She had to...

Dyanne Dunlap

Dyanne Dunlap

Jun 15, 2016

Mrs. Dyanne Dunlap transitioned to Peaceful Rest on June 15, 2016 in Tulsa. Funeral Services are pending in St. Louis, Missouri under the direction of Grandberry Mortuary.

Lois Jean Burkhalter

Lois Jean Burkhalter

Jun 14, 2016

Mrs. Lois Jean Burkhalter, after 74 years, "breathed her last on Earth" Tuesday morning, June 14, 2016 from Muskogee, Oklahoma. On January 10, 1942, in Rentiesville, Oklahoma near Checotah, a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ragsdale. They named her Lois Jean. Shortly after her birth, her mother moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma. There, she attended Dunbar...

Gwendolyn Joyce Garrett

Gwendolyn Joyce Garrett

Jun 13, 2016

Ms. Gwendolyn Joyce Garrett, in her 69th season of life, "took flight with Angels" on Monday morning, Jun3 13, 2016 from her home in Taft, Oklahoma. On December 11,1946 in Muskogee,Oklahoma; a beautiful baby girl was born to the proud parents of John Henry Garrett and Monett Oletha Garrett; they named her Gwendolyn Joyce Garrett. Gwendolyn, who was better known...

Janice Walker

Janice Walker

Jun 11, 2016

A VIRTUOUS WOMAN Webster Dictionary describes "Life" as the existence of an individual human being. On March 31, 1963, not only was a Life formed, but a Virtuous Woman was created in the form of a baby girl named Janice Lorraine Walker to the Late Vivian (Betty) Walker. Faith- A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind...

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