Clarence Franklin
May 13, 2014
Clarence "Uncle Slugg" W. Franklin, Sr. was born April 18, 1932 to Columbus Sr. and Maggie Franklin in Clearview, Oklahoma. He attended Hallie Bottom School. True to his adventurous spirit and zeal for life's experiences, moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1950. In 1955, he entered matrimony with Pearline Hawkins, a beautiful union that would last 59 years. He was a...
Ethel Alford
May 13, 2014
Mrs. Ethel Alford in her 97th Season, finished her Course Late Tuesday Evening May 13, 2014 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Services will be Saturday May 24, 2014 at 11AM at the Clearview Community Center in Clearview, Oklahoma. Friends may visit her as she peacefully rests on Friday from 2PM until 5PM at the Church of the Living God in Clearview.
Carl Everett Trout, Sr.
May 12, 2014
Carl Everett Trout, Sr., was born on June 26, 1954 from the union of Everett and Elizabeth [Hickman] Trout in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He joined Eastside First Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member there all of his life. Carl received his education at Booker T. Washington School and graduated with the Class of 1972 from Haskell High...
Markeesha Latreece Taylor
May 11, 2014
On April 28, 1994, a beautiful, baby girl was born to Johnny Taylor, Jr., and Tamara Frazier. At an early age, Markeesha was baptized by the late Dr. Ben W. Noble at Antioch Baptist Church. Markeesha came into this world with a vibrant spirit and a caring heart. She enjoyed school and always had an open mind to learn new...
Joyce M. Jones
May 11, 2014
Joyce Marie Roland-Jones was a very dedicated Teacher and had been very instrumental in the growth and development of many children over her 43 years of teaching. She always said "education is the key to learning and becoming a success in life." She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa, Oklahoma) in 1965 and in 1969 from Langston University...
Howard Friday
May 10, 2014
Mr. Howard Friday, passed from This Life on Saturday May 10, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Services will be Saturday May 17, 2014 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. Friday on Friday May 16, 2014 from 10AM until 7PM in Tulsa.
Raymond Ratliff
May 10, 2014
Mr. Raymond Ratliff made his Earthly Transition early Saturday Morning, May 10, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His services will be Saturday May 17, 2014 at 11AM at St. John AME Church in Tulsa.
Pauline "Polly" Williams
May 7, 2014
The Matriarch of Mrs. Pauline Charles Williams On June 25, 1922, God planted a flower in His earthy garden. Mike and Pinkie Charles chose to name this gift from God, Pauline. Growing up in Haskell, Oklahoma, "Polly" as she was affectionately known, lived a full life. She met and married Henry Lee Williams. During their 30 years of marriage, the...
Hector Gutierrez
May 6, 2014
Mr. Hector Gutierrez, after 60 years of life, made his transition from life to everlasting on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Visitation for Mr. Gutierrez will be on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 AM until 7 PM at the funeral home in Muskogee. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the coming days before he...
Terrance Jerome Valentine
May 4, 2014
On September 17, 1987 a baby boy was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Stacey D. Valentine and Charles Berry named their third child Terrance Jerome Valentine. He was a very kind young man who was free spirited, outspoken who said whatever was on his mind. He would help whoever needed his assistance. He had a heart of gold. Terrance loved to...
Marjorie Louetta Byrd
May 4, 2014
Ms. Marjorie L. Byrd, after 53 years, passed from this life on Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A memorial ceremony will be shared on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. in the Canaan Baptist Church. Friends are welcome to come and share with the family during this hour of remembrance.
Sherrell Helen Mchenry
May 2, 2014
Miss Sherrell H. McHenry, in her 19th season of life, "Finished Early" on Friday, May 2, 2014 in Warner, Oklahoma. The Celebratory Worship Service for her life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the Franklin Event Center on the campus of Haskell High School. Dr. Marlon J. Coleman, Pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church...
Adine Byrd
May 2, 2014
Mrs. Adine Byrd, after 90 years, was "summoned by the Lord" on Friday afternoon, May 2, 2014 from Okmulgee. The Sacred Farewell will commence on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in the most Holy sanctuary of the First Baptist Church-Central in Okmulgee. The Pastor, Reverend P. W. Jackson, Sr., will Preside. Burial will follow in the Okmulgee Cemetery....
Michael Andrew Johnson
May 1, 2014
Mr. Michael Andrew Johnson transitioned to Eternal Rest on Tuesday May 1, 2014 in Meridian, Mississippi. Services for Mr. Johnson will be Thursday May 8, 2014 at 11AM at St Andrew Baptist Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. Johnson on Wednesday from 12Noon until 6PM in the Tulsa Chapel. Family will be present for a wake at 6PM. Floral...
Freeman Lee Marzett
May 1, 2014
Memorial Services for Mr. Freeman Marzett will be Saturday May 17, 2014 at 2:30PM inside Biglow All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.
Jeff "J.M." Allen
Apr 28, 2014
To the union of Willie and Patsy Allen a son was born on July 11, 1931 in the town of Wynnewood, Oklahoma. The couple named him Jeff Milton Allen.  He accepted Christ as his personal savior at a young age. He attended Wynnewood Public Schools where he graduated from Lincoln High School in the class of 1952. "J.M."...
Gloria J. Drew
Apr 28, 2014
Gloria Jean was the third of five children born to Luther and Anna Belle Peoples. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a member of Booker T. Washington Class of 1963. She later furthered her education in Los Angeles California.
Upon returning to Tulsa, Oklahoma she retired after 17 years of employment with...
Alfred Fisher
Apr 26, 2014
Services for Mr. Alfred Fisher will be Tuesday May 6, 2014 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. Fisher on Monday from 12Noon until 7PM in Tulsa.
Josephine Clement
Apr 24, 2014
Josephine was born November 8, 1939, in Pumpkin Center, Oklahoma from the union of  Glassie Mae Stokely and Lewis Smith.
At an impressionable age, Josephine confessed her hope and belief in Jesus Christ. She and her family became active members of Antioch Baptist Church of Pumpkin Center, Oklahoma and as a young adult, she served at New...
Arnita J. Williams
Apr 24, 2014
May 27, 1956 a bundle of joy was delivered to Birdie Mae Liddell and Roosevelt Shrubbs in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The named their brand new baby girl Arnita.
A rnita J. Sanders grew up in Tulsa. There, she attended Carver Junior High School where she played the flute. Growing up, Arnita was outgoing,...
