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Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Aug 7, 2012

Tuesday morning.... Two hours and four minutes past midnight on August 7, 2012 from Tulsa, Ok., Mrs Mary Jones heard her savior say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." The final hour with Mother Jones is pending at this time....

Gerald Edward Smith, Sr.

Gerald Edward Smith, Sr.

Aug 7, 2012

Mr. Gerald Edward Smith, Sr. joyfully left these earthly constraints on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from Oklahoma City, OK. The hour of remembrance for Gerald is pending at this time....

Wanda "Peaches" Joyce Young

Wanda "Peaches" Joyce Young

Aug 5, 2012

Her journey began in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, where Wanda Joyce Zanders was born on June 28, 1945 to Louis and Lucille Frazier Zanders. Better known as "Peaches" she grew up in Okmulgee, where she graduated from Historic Dunbar High School with the Class of 1962. She furthered her education at Wiley College, Central State University and Northeastern State University, whre she...

Violetta Nunley

Violetta Nunley

Aug 4, 2012

Mrs. Violetta Nunley, in her 78th year, "received her Crown" on Saturday, August 4, 2012 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mrs. Violetta (Foster) Nunley, 78 was born November 15, 1933 in Okmulgee, Ok. She was the 3rd of six children born to Lilly Mae and Earnest Foster, Sr. She received her early education from Uganda Catholic School and later attended the Historical...

Beatrice E. Robinson

Beatrice E. Robinson

Jul 30, 2012

Mrs. Beatrice E. Robinson, in her 84th year, "looked to the hills" on Monday, July 30, 2012 from Muskogee. On May 6th, 1928 a beautiful baby girl was born in Beggs, Ok to Abbiemittie (Maxwell) & Frank Gardenhire. They named her Beatrice Ella Marie. As a child the Gardenhire family moved to Eufaula and later to Muskogee, Ok. It was...

David Emerson Leflore

David Emerson Leflore

Jul 30, 2012

On Monday, July 30, 2012 God ended the suffering of his son David Emerson LeFlore, Sr. and after 93 years in his earthly life took him home to his eternal life. David was born to the proud parents of Professor Wyatt Curtis and Magnolia Etta Smith-LeFlore on May 14, 1919 in Oktaha, Oklahoma. David was the third of five children....

Laurie K. Miles

Laurie K. Miles

Jul 26, 2012

In her 59th season, Laurie Miles found Peace Beyond The River Thursday evening, July 26, 2012 in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Laurie attended Dunbar High School and graduated with the Class of 1969. She then attended OSU Tech (as it was called then), where she received her degree in Accounting and Data Processing. She was a member of the Church of Christ...

Diana Marie Buyckes

Diana Marie Buyckes

Jul 25, 2012

A precious bundle of joy was born to Nadine LaVonn Buyckes and Frank Samuel Buyckes on July 30, 1960 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a child, she attended St. Paul C.O.G.I.C. where she gave her life to the Lord at an early age. Diana graduated from Tulsa McLain High School in 1978. She then went on to go to trade school...

Lorraine Stanley Draper

Lorraine Stanley Draper

Jul 23, 2012

Mr. Lorraine Draper, in his 68th season, Fell Asleep in Death, with his loving wife, and family by his side on Monday July 23, 2012 at his home in Tulsa. His Memorial Services will be Saturday July 28, 2012 at 11AM inside our All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa. Friends may visit "Stanley" on Friday from 12Noon until 7PM.

Carl Edward Jones, Sr.

Carl Edward Jones, Sr.

Jul 23, 2012

Mr. Carl E. Jones, Sr., after 86 years, surrendered to the will of God on Monday morning, July 23, 2012 from Brownsville, Texas. Carl was born on November 7, 1925 (the family enjoys celebrating his special day on January 18th) to Theodore Jones, Sr. and Anna Canada Banks Jones in Blackjack, Oklahoma, where he was raised by Christian great-grandparents. After...

John Henry Turrentine, Ii

John Henry Turrentine, Ii

Jul 22, 2012

John "Bubba" Turrentine, II was born, September 29, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John Turrentine, Sr. and Frances D. Behn. John attended Emerson Grade School until the eighth grade. He continued school at Central High School and graduated in 1974. Upon graduation he attended Oklahoma State University for two years. He then went to work for Southwestern Bell, IBM and...

Wanda L. Brown

Wanda L. Brown

Jul 21, 2012

The Services for Mrs. Wanda L. Brown will be Saturday July 28, 2012 at 2PM inside our All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mrs. Brown in peaceful repose on Friday from 12Noon until 7PM. Mrs. Brown Transitioned to Eternal Rest on Saturday July 21, 2012 in Tulsa.

Ulyssia Evonna Olden

Ulyssia Evonna Olden

Jul 19, 2012

Ulyssia Olden, in her 19th season, made her transition from Earth to Everlasting on Thursday morning, July 19, 2012 from her home near Beggs, Oklahoma. The Sacred Farewell will be shared on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. in the Jubilee Christian Center. Pastor Dale Litsey will officiate. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery at Holdenville, Oklahoma. You...

Ray Junior Blaine, Sr.

Ray Junior Blaine, Sr.

Jul 18, 2012

On July 25, 1936, in Spiro, Oklahoma, a baby boy was born to Willie Blaine and Louisa Dansby. They named him Ray Junior Blaine. The family later moved to Kansas City, Kansas, where he attended Grant Elementary School. He professed his life to Christ at an early age, and later moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he met Karen Wilson....

Nita Patricia Pierce

Nita Patricia Pierce

Jul 17, 2012

Mrs. Nita Patricia Pierce, in her 46th season of life, surrendered to the will of God on Tuesday evening, July 17, 2012 from Muskogee. Nita was born February 6, 1966 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma to Mark White and Lucia McClain. She was the youngest of 5 siblings and attended Guthrie High School, where she was active in basketball, track and...

Thelma Morris

Thelma Morris

Jul 15, 2012

Thelma Morris, dozed into Peaceful Rest on July 15, 2012 in Tulsa. Her Services are planned for Saturday July 21, 2012 at 11AM at Centennial Baptist Church in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Interment will be Monday Morning, July 23, 2012 at 10AM at Dillon Memorial Park in Sand Springs. Friends may visit her on Friday from 12Noon until 7PM.

Frank Willis

Frank Willis

Jul 14, 2012

Mr. Willis, in his 99th season entered into Rest on Saturday July 14, 2012 in Tulsa. Services will be Saturday July 21, 2012 at 10AM at Crown Hill Chapel. Friends may visit Mr. Willis on Friday from 12Noon tuntil 7PM in Tulsa.

Bern Leon Gentry

Bern Leon Gentry

Jul 11, 2012

The funeral services for Mr. Bern Gentry will be Wednesday July 18, 2012 at 11:30AM at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. Gentry on Tuesday from 12Noon until 7PM. Floral Tributes may be delivered on Tuesday.

Elder Henry A. Mcgriff

Elder Henry A. Mcgriff

Jul 11, 2012

On November 25, 1923 in Cathy, Oklahoma, a baby boy was born from the union of Essie Alexander and Israel McGriff. They named their new son Henry Azri McGriff. He was raised in the Hoffman, Oklahoma area, where he learned how to work at an early age. Henry left schooland joined the CC-camp, where he was prepared for duty in...

Genevee Britrell Moore

Genevee Britrell Moore

Jul 9, 2012

Genevee Birtrell Moore, also known as, Happy, Mother, and Granny, was born January 23, 1928 in Bristow, Oklahoma to James "JJ" June, and Willie B. Hammond. She attended Lincoln High School in Bristow, but graduated from Pawnee High School in Pawnee as an academic scholar. She continued her education at Langston University, where she majored in education and music. On...

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