Obituaries

Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Joe Ann Bridges

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

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

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

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...

Justine Coleman

Justine Coleman

Nov 18, 2014

The services for Ms. Justine Coleman, 68 will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Greater Lansing Church of God in Christ Tulsa, OK. at two o'clock. You may visit Ms. Coleman as she slumbers on Friday, November 28, 2014 between the hours of twelve and seven o'clock.

Versa Lee Gray

Versa Lee Gray

Nov 17, 2014

On June 19, 1934, Mama began her journey here on earth. she was the first born to Beatrice and Ezell Carter in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. They named her Versa Lee. She grew up in Porter, Oklahoma and attended as well as graduate from Historic Carter G. Woodson School in Tullahassee, Oklahoma. She had very fond memories of being a Tullahassee...

Rayford E. Mcintosh

Rayford E. Mcintosh

Nov 17, 2014

Services for Mr. Rayford E. McIntosh, a retired supervisor with The United States Postal Service, will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10am in the prestige halls of Vernon AME. You may visit Mr. McIntosh as he lays in sweet repose on Friday, December 5, 2014 between high noon and seven o'clock.

Clarence Allen Hall

Clarence Allen Hall

Nov 17, 2014

Brother Clarence A. Hall, Founder and Minister of Eastside Church of Christ of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, November 17, 2014 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brother Clarence Allen Hall was born on March 4, 1934 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Thaddeus and Icey [Johnson] Hall. He was the fourth of five children in the family. Clarence...

Whitney Winford Pierce

Whitney Winford Pierce

Nov 15, 2014

Whitney Winford Pierce, affectionately known as "Pooh" by his family, was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on October 3, 1981. He grew up in Muskogee and attended Muskogee Public Schools. Whitney loved animals, and was skillful in training and breeding boxers. He created his own company known as Pierce Boxers, with the slogan "Home of Quality Boxers." He enjoyed hunting and...

Rotunda Mcneil

Rotunda Mcneil

Nov 14, 2014

New Year's Day. January 1, 1969, a bundle of joy was delivered to the proud parents Rose McNeil, and Robert Mack in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother and friend who departed her life on this Earth November 14, 2014. Life on Earth is a transient affair. Just a few brief years in which to prepare...

Elver Felix Bryant, Jr.

Elver Felix Bryant, Jr.

Nov 10, 2014

Services for Mr. Elver Felix Bryant, Jr. Will be Friday November 14, 2014 at 11am at the Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Mr. Bryant on Thursday November 13, 2014 from 12-7pm

Estelle Burrell

Estelle Burrell

Nov 6, 2014

"Many women do noble things, but she surpasses them all." Proverbs 31:29 Estelle M. Burrell, 78 was escorted to her Heavenly Home, on November 6, 2014. Estelle was born to the late Brodie Young and Carrie B. Frost in Idabel, OK on March 20, 1936. She enjoyed school, excelled in mathematics and desired to become a teacher. She graduated in...

Joann Sanders-Cole

Joann Sanders-Cole

Nov 6, 2014

The home going Celebration for Ms. JoAnn Sanders-Cole will be graveside Friday November 14, 2014 at 12Noon at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

Shelley L. Weaver

Shelley L. Weaver

Nov 4, 2014

Mrs. Shelley L. Weaver, after 59 years, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Service arrangements are pending at this time.

Coella Harris

Coella Harris

Nov 3, 2014

Services for Ms. Coella Harris will be Saturday November 8, 2014 at 11AM at Gilcrease Hills Baptist Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit her as she rests on Friday November 7, 2014 from 12PM until 7PM in Tulsa.

Marquis R. Hill

Marquis R. Hill

Nov 2, 2014

Marquis Ramondo Hill was born May 12, 1981 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Calvin and Nancy Hill. Affectionately known as "Man," he accepted Christ at an early age being a member of Northside Church of God and Christ and later rededicating his life and became a member of Macedonia Fellowship Ministries. Marquis' primary education took place in the Tulsa Public Schools...

Dorothy M. Wooden

Dorothy M. Wooden

Nov 1, 2014

Dorothy Mae Wooden , 84 of Muskogee, Oklahoma went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday November 1, 2014. Dorothy was born on November 15, 1927 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Elijah McBrier and Ethel Haywood McBrier. She was raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma and attended Muskogee public schools, graduating from Manual Training High School in 1948. Following high school...

The Reverend Sharlotte Mcbride

The Reverend Sharlotte Mcbride

Oct 30, 2014

The Reverend Sharlotte McBride, Pastor of Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, in her 65th year, " put on her Robe and received her Crown" on Thursday evening, October 30, 2014 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. God touched two of his Angels on earth and instructed them, Albert and Bernadine [Fulsom] Lowe to care, teach, nurture and provide for one of his...

Reverend Richard Morgan, Sr.

Reverend Richard Morgan, Sr.

Oct 26, 2014

Rev. Richard Laurence Morgan Sr. was born to Clarence Oliver Morgan Sr. and Marguerite Taplin Morgan in Memphis, TN on November 9, 1955. He was named after his grandfather, Richard Morgan, who traveled both as a juke band musician and as a baseball player. His grandmother, Cora Essie then married John Word and moved to Muskogee, OK about 1918. He...

Corliss Dixon

Corliss Dixon

Oct 26, 2014

Mrs. Corliss Dixon, in her 67th Season traveled to Eternal Rest on Sunday Evening, October 26, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On February 8, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, a bundle of joy was delivered to the union of Clarence and Cora Dixon. Their bundle of joy was a bouncing baby girl, naming her Corliss Jean Dixon. Corliss was educated in...

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