Dewilda Mcknight Williams
Dec 12, 2014
Services for Dewilda McKnight Williams are currently pending in Mt. Olive, North Carolina thru Garris Funeral Home (919) 658-2186. Burial will be at Carver Cemtery in Mt. Olive, North Carolina.
Tammal "Tam" Ladawn Russ
Dec 12, 2014
Mrs. Tammal "Tam" LaDawn Russ, loving wife of Kevin Russ and a devoted Soror of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., "Finished Early" on Friday, December 12, 2014 from Rogers, Arkansas. A dedicated student of Funeral Service Education, "Tam" was a sweet and loving person who will be missed by all who knew her. The Celebratory Worship Service in honor of...
Ronald W. Franks
Dec 10, 2014
Mr. Ronald W. Franks, retired veteran of the Air Force, in his 77th year, transitioned from Earth to Everlasting on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from Jack C. Montgomery Veterans Hospital in Muskogee. The cremains for Mr. Franks will be taken to the National Cemetery at Fort Gibson, OK during a graveside ceremony with military honors on Wednesday December 15, 2014...
Verta Lee Grant
Dec 9, 2014
On January 29, 1930, a lovely baby girl, the 5th of 8 children, was born to John and Mary McDaniel. They named her Verta Lee. She attended school in Eufaula, Oklahoma until middle school and worshipped at Huttonville Baptist Church. Verta Lee moved to Muskogee in the 9th grade, where she attended the historic Manual Training High School. There, she...
Dorris Lautrice Clemons-Morrison
Dec 7, 2014
Mrs. Dorris Lautrice Spigner Clemons-Morrison was born November 8, 1923 in Pickton, Texas to Henry A. and Ollie E. (Kendrick) Spigner. She graduated from Quitman High School in Quitman, Texas. She confessed a hope in Christ at a young age and was baptized. She faithfully sung with her sisters following their father as he preached the word of God. Sis....
Waldo E. Jones, Ii
Dec 6, 2014
Waldo E. Jones II was born to Waldo E. Jones Sr. and Mozella Jones on the Eight Day of February 1940. He was educated in Tulsa, Oklahoma and later at Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts class of 1958. He completed his Bachelor's Degree at Fisk University in 1962 and received his L.L.B. in 1965 from Boston University. Waldo represented the third...
Robert Howard Denson
Dec 4, 2014
Services for Mr. Robert Howard Denson are currently pending in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Earnerst Porter, Jr.
Dec 4, 2014
Services for Mr. Earnest Porter, Jr. will be Saturday December 13, 2014 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. Porter on Friday from 12Noon until 7PM in Tulsa.
Sandra Moses
Dec 3, 2014
Mrs. Sandra Moses, with her loving family near transitioned to Eternal Rest, Wednesday Evening, December 3, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her services will be held on Monday, December 8, 2014 in the prestige halls of Morning Star Baptist Church in Tulsa at the Eleven O'clock Hour. Friends may visit Mrs. Moses on Sunday from 2PM until 5PM in Tulsa.
Pamela Darlene Jordan
Dec 2, 2014
Miss Pamela Jordan, after 61 years, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Miss Jordan was born on June 7, 1953 in Morris, Oklahoma, the daughter of Alonzo and Earnestine [Rentie] Jordan, Sr. She grew up and attended school in Okmulgee. After graduating from Okmulgee, she furthered her education at Langston University and...
Audrey Lee Brice
Dec 1, 2014
Mrs. Audrey Brice, a resident of Muskogee, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 from her home in Muskogee. A Graveside Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. in the Greenhill Cemetery, 1500 North York Street in Muskogee. Visitation will be on Monday from 12 Noon until 6:00 PM and on Tuesday, from 10 AM...
A. V. Peal
Dec 1, 2014
Mr. A. V. Peal, in his 85th year, transitioned from Earth to Everlasting on Monday evening, December 1, 2014 from his home in Muskogee. The Final Salute to this United States Marine will be on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in the New Zion Baptist Church. You may visit Mr. Peal, as he slumbers in peaceful repose on...
Franklin D. Tate
Nov 29, 2014
My journey of life began on March 20, 1949 in Cane Creek, OK to the union of Walter Tate Sr. and Elizabeth (Elston) Tate. My mother died when I was very young and after her death my father met and married Viola (Henry) Tate who with great love and care raised my siblings and I as her own. Most of...
Zachary Ray Griffis
Nov 28, 2014
Master Zachary Ray Griffis, after 15 months, "Took Flight With Angels" on Friday evening, November 28, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Zachary Ray Griffis died Friday, November 28th, 2014 at his home in Muskogee, OK. At just 15 months of age, Zack succumbed to brain cancer. He courageously battled but in the end the most effective weapons employed were...
Sylvester Thierry
Nov 28, 2014
On December 31, 1934, a bundle of joy was delivered to Paul Thierry and Stella Payne in Grayson, Oklahoma. They named him Sylvester John Thierry. He was a man for upright especially for his family. His early childhood was spent in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with his siblings and later resided in...
Lester D. Chandler
Nov 24, 2014
On January 29, 1935 in Checotah, Oklahoma a bundle of joy was delivered to Sherman and Helen Chandler. They named their brand new baby boy Lester. Lester is the older of two children born to Sherman and Helen Chandler. Preceding him in death were his mother, Helen Geneva Chandler, his father, Sherman James Chandler and his brother Harold Sherman Chandler....
Joe Ann Bridges
Nov 22, 2014
Mrs. Joe Ann Bridges, after 60 seasons of life, surrendered her soul on Saturday morning, November 22, 2014 from Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was born to Marcus Simmons and Josephine Vaughn (Gearld Sr.) on July 31, 1952. Joe Ann accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Little Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She received her education...
Leola Hughes
Nov 22, 2014
Earth is a bit envious of Heaven today… as Mrs. Leola Marie Hughes, 86 of Muskogee, Oklahoma slipped into eternity. Leola was lovingly referred to as "Lola". Her friends described her as a "Steel Magnolia," soft spoke, sweet and generous to a vault, compassionate, imaginative, spirited, the salt of the earth and most importantly grounded in God's Love. Leola attended...
Tanara L. Colbert
Nov 22, 2014
On February 23, 1959 a beautiful girl was born to Theodore James Colbert and Inez Stanley-Colbert. They named her Tanara LaShone; she was the tenth of twelve children born to this union. At an early age, she joined Metropolitan Baptist Church and was baptized under the leadership of the late Reverend C.L. West. Tanara attended Tulsa Public Schools and graduated...
Elisha Shephard
Nov 21, 2014
Elisha Shephard was born on May 10, 1944 to Alice Virginia Mackey and Alonzo George Shephard in Beggs, Oklahoma. He was the 5th child born to this union. Preceded in death by his mother at an early age, Elisha grew to be a successful young man. Elisha retired after working 25 years in construction and plumbing. He loved playing and...
