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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Thello Lavertice White
Jun 9, 2016
Mr. Thello L. White, in his 61st year, surrendered to the will of the Lord on Thursday, June 9, 2016 from the Jack C. Montgomery V.A. Regional Medical Center in Muskogee. Mr. White was born in Bell County, Texas on November 9, 1954 the son of Thellow White and Cardelia Daisy [Brown]White. He attended Wheatley High School in Boynton before...
Huey Pete Brooks
Jun 6, 2016
Mr. Huey Pete Brooks, after 79 years with us, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 6, 2016 from Brentwood Extended Care Center. Funeral Services were held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Porter, Oklahoma and burial followed in the Lincoln Cemetery at Porter.
Ronald Eugene Petties
Jun 4, 2016
Services for Mr. Ronald Eugene Petties will be Saturday June 11, 2016 at 12:00PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Leland Hamilton
Jun 3, 2016
Mr. Leland Hamilton, after 97 years, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 3, 2016 from his home near Taft, Oklahoma. The Hour of Remembrance for Mr. Hamilton will commence on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the Peters Chapel AME Church in Muskogee. Burial will follow in the Doyle Cemetery at Yahola, Oklahoma. You may...
Zedora Evelyn Smith
Jun 2, 2016
Mrs. Zedora Smith, a resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, entered the Gates of Heaven on Thursday morning, June 2, 2016 from Oklahoma City. Zedora was born in Boley, Oklahoma on November 14, 1929, the second of four children to George and Mazell Gissandaner. The family moved to Idabel, Oklahoma in 1937. She attended Booker T. Washington High School where she...
Clarence "Scubby" M. Mcdade
Jun 2, 2016
Clarence McDade, Jr. in his 52nd year surrendered his life for eternal life on Friday June 2, 2016 from Bono's Nursing home in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Clarence, Jr. arrived in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on July 15, 1964 as the son of Clarence and Olivia Williams McDade. He grew up in Okmulgee. He graduated from Okmulgee High School with the class of 1982....
Brian Keith Shields
Jun 1, 2016
Mr. Brian Keith Shields, in his 51st year, surrendered his soul on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from his home in Muskogee. A Memorial Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Remembrance at the funeral home in Muskogee.
Franklin "Sam" Logan
May 31, 2016
On January 15, 1941 a beautiful baby boy was born to Hollis and Bessie Logan, Sr. They named their bouncing baby boy Franklin. This union produced 9 children in total. Known as "Sam" he found Christ at an early age. He attended elementary and middle school at New Hope, followed by his high school years at Manual Training School in...
Carl Eugene Taylor
May 30, 2016
Services for Mr. Taylor will be Friday June 10, 2016 at 1PM at Church of God Hoffman in Hoffman, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Hawkins Cemetery. Viewing will be at the Recessional of the funeral only.
Ellis Williams
May 28, 2016
March 25, 1949, the Weleetka, Oklahoma Herald announced the arrival of a baby boy born to Odis and Ceola Williams; they named him "Ellis Leo". He was the 2nd child to this family, preceded by Joyce Marie. Four other children later followed. Ellis grew up to be an adventurous young boy. He was always making things out of nothing. He...
Ollie Lee Brooks, Sr.
May 28, 2016
Ollie Lee Brooks, Sr. was born on October 30, 1951 to Ora Lee Barnett and Richard Lee Brooks in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the only the child. He grew up in North Tulsa. He attended Booker T. Washington High School. He worked as a dedicated landscaper and tree trimming expert for over 35 years. Ollie had six children. His first...
Lillie Mae Sockwell
May 27, 2016
Mrs. Lillie Mae Sockwell, in her 97th year, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, May 27, 2016 from Haskell, Oklahoma. On Saturday, February 22, 1919, to Samuel "Sam" B. Brandon and Lucile (Pattillo) Brandon in Carthage, Arkansas, was born a beautiful flower-a cute little baby girl-they named her, "Lillie Mae Brandon" (aka Pattillo). An only child, Lillie...
