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Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Gwendolyn O. Drew

Gwendolyn O. Drew

Jun 2, 2013

Gwendolyn Odetta French-Drew was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 24, 1948, She was the only child born to Jewrel Lee Mason of Honey Grove, Texas and Paul French of Tulsa, both whom preceded her in death. Gwendolyn grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was a member of the first class to be accepted into Marion Anderson Elementary School. She...

Brad J.W. Smith

Brad J.W. Smith

May 31, 2013

Brother Brad Smith fell asleep in death, forever remaining in Jehovah's memory, on Friday May 31, 2013 in Tulsa. His memorial service will be Saturday June 8, 2013 at The Greenwood Cultural Center located at 322 N. Greenwood Ave. in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 11AM.

Leonard Cochran

Leonard Cochran

May 27, 2013

On March 13, 1954, a bouncing baby boy was born in Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Leonard Edan Cochran would be moved by his parents, Mr. Homer Cochran, and Mrs. Thelma Nadine Smith Cochran to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1985 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Leonard would meet his wife, Mrs. Cherrie Woodruff. His favorite pastimes would include bowling, fishing, listening to his favorite...

Reginald "Reggie" Williams

Reginald "Reggie" Williams

May 27, 2013

Memorial Services for Mr. Reginald "Reggie" Williams were held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 31,2013 at Covenant Family Church. Pastor Stephen Rathod, presiding

Curtis E. Cowan

Curtis E. Cowan

May 26, 2013

Mr. Curtis Cowan, in his 67th season, made his Final Transition on Sunday May 26, 2013 in Tulsa. His services are currently pending in Tulsa.

Cynthia Johnson

Cynthia Johnson

May 25, 2013

On November 22, 1957, in Tulsa, OK a beautiful baby girl was born to Orsbon and Lorene Syas Hawkins. They named her Cynthia Lorraine. She was the second child of four children. Cynthia was a kind, loving, giving person who cared deeply for all of her family and friends and loved the Lord with all her heart and soul. She...

Deborah Tisdale

Deborah Tisdale

May 24, 2013

Class Is In Session School started on December 28th with the headmasters being Burl, Sr. and Ellen Mathis, who preceded her in death. Spring Break While on Spring Break, she fell in love with the Golden Glove Boxer, The Late Dr. Louis Levi Tisdale, who forever changed her life! Relocating from Fort Worth, TX to Tulsa, OK in 1968 was...

Deloresann B. Magee

Deloresann B. Magee

May 24, 2013

Mrs. Deloresann B. Magee, in her 90th year, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2013 from Muskogee. Service arrangements are pending at this time.

Bishop John Vincent, Jr.

Bishop John Vincent, Jr.

May 24, 2013

Bishop John Vincent, Jr. Made his Transition to Victory, Thursday afternoon, May 24, 2013 at his home, with his loving wife Barbara by his side. His Celebratory Services will be Saturday June 1, 2013 at 11AM at Victory Christian Center in Tulsa. A processional will carry Bishop Vincent unto his Final Resting Site at Memorial Park Cemetery at the intersection...

Bryan K. Colbert

Bryan K. Colbert

May 21, 2013

Mr. Bryan K. Colbert in his 56th season, entered eternal rest on Tuesday May 21, 2013 in Tulsa. Services will be Saturday June 1, 2013 at 10AM at Greater Grace Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. Colbert as he peacefully rests on Friday from 10AM until 7PM in Tulsa.

Earnest Nero

Earnest Nero

May 20, 2013

Earnest began his journey of life on March 25, 1933, when a handsome, bouncing bundle of joy being the first male child was born to his proud parents, Earnest and Zella [Moore] Nero. During his elementary years, Earnest attended Nero School and Fort Gibson Lincoln High School. Immediately following High School graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army,...

Myrtle Marie Prince

Myrtle Marie Prince

May 17, 2013

It all began in Clearview, Oklahoma, when Alfred and Ruby Lee [Bush] Loggins celebrated the birth of their beautiful, baby girl on April 9, 1934. They named her Myrtle Marie and she was the second of four children in this family. Myrtle spent her formative years in Clearview. She attended school there, and while still at an impressionable age, she...

Keisha Dionne Burkhalter-Sibley

Keisha Dionne Burkhalter-Sibley

May 17, 2013

Keisha Dionne Burkhalter-Sibley, a resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in her 38th year, traded her "Cross for a Crown" on May 17, 2013. Keisha was a kind and courageous spirit who loved to the fullest and fought until the end. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. Keisha was...

Anita Mae Fields

Anita Mae Fields

May 17, 2013

Mrs. Anita Mae Fields, after 55 seasons of life, transitioned to everlasting life on Friday, May 17, 2013 from Muskogee, Oklahoma. A resident of Taft, Oklahoma, Anita was born on July 22, 1957 to William Thirsty and Lillian Thirsty-Hulbert in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Anita was a medication nurse for over 30 years, having worked at Coweta Manor Nursing Home, as well...

Drucilla Woodard

Drucilla Woodard

May 15, 2013

A visitation for Ms. Drucilla Woodard will be in Tulsa on Monday May 20, 2013 in Tulsa from 1PM-5PM. Funeral Services for Ms. Woodard will be Saturday May 25, 2013 in St. Augustine, Florida. Arrangements will be handled through Leo C. Chase Funeral Home in St. Augustine, Florida.

Josephine Nadine Stevens

Josephine Nadine Stevens

May 14, 2013

Mrs. Josephine Nadine Stevens, after 75 seasons of life on earth, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, May 14, 2013 from Muskogee. She was born on September 14, 1937 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Walter and Alice [Hutchins] Holland. Josephine attended Muskogee Public Schools and worked as a waitress for many years. She loved to go to Church,...

Lillian R. Dickenson

Lillian R. Dickenson

May 12, 2013

Lillian Ruth Dickenson was born on September 23, 1933 to Mary and Thomas Payton in Grayson, Oklahoma. She was one of eleven children. Lillian was a licensed beautician and also sold Avon. She loved arts and crafts, and knitted several hats for others. From several trips to Bethel in New York, to cruises and train rides, she loved to travel....

Gladys Ophelia [Reynolds] Bizzell

Gladys Ophelia [Reynolds] Bizzell

May 9, 2013

Mrs. Gladys O. [Reynolds] Bizzell, after 71 years, "crossed from earth to eternity" on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. A longtime resident of Red Bird, Oklahoma, Sister Gladys worked as a certified medical aid and will be missed by her loving family and friends. Service arrangements are pending at this time.

James Michael Brown

James Michael Brown

May 6, 2013

Memorial Services for Mr. James Michael Brown will be Saturday May 11, 2013 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.

Rhonda Jean Burleson

Rhonda Jean Burleson

Apr 29, 2013

Rhonda Jean Burleson, age 61 and a resident of Okmulgee, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013 in Warner, Oklahoma. Rhonda was born on December 4, 1951, the daughter of Roy and Meda Jean [Kelley] Burleson in Wichita, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Wichita. She relocated to Okmulgee 15 years ago and worked in Housekeeping Services. Ms....

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