Keith G. Simmons
Mar 28, 2013
Mr. Keith Simmons, a resident of Muskogee and loving husband of Lonelia, transitioned from "labor to rest" on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Service of Memory for Mr. Simmons will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in the First Lutheran Church. Pastor Wayne Schuett will officiate Burial will follow in the Booker T. Washington...
Mary Alice Cain
Mar 28, 2013
Mrs. Mary Alice CAin, in her 78th season of life, surrendered to the will of the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2013 with her loving family near her side. Truly the ideal wife, lover, mother and friend, Sister Cain was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Oscar and Dovie [Green] Hawkins on July 24, 1934. She married Ferdinand J....
Leamon Ray Ransom
Mar 25, 2013
Mr. Leamon R. Ransom, in his 58th year, made his transition from Earth to Everlasting on Monday morning, March 25, 2013 from Okmulgee. Leamon Ray Ransom arrived in Okmulgee on May 22, 1954, the son of Roosevelt and Rosa Lee [Grant] Ransom. He grew up in Okmulgee, where he graduated from Okmulgee High School with the Class of 1972. He...
Roosevelt Collins
Mar 23, 2013
Roosevelt Collins was born to Lee and Irene (Fisher) Collins in Muskogee County on January 17, 1936. There were thirteen children born to this union. He attended school in Muskogee County. Roosevelt met and married Shirley (Coulter) to this union, two children were born, Janice and Roosevelt Jr. He later met and married Vester (Cowan) to this union, three children...
Robert Lewis Parks
Mar 21, 2013
Mr. Robert L. Parks, a resident of Muskogee, "stepped into Glory" on Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2013 from Muskogee, Oklahoma, after 85 years of life. Born in Oktaha, Oklahoma, on May 15, 1928, Robert Lewis Parks, affectionately known as "Ponner" was the son of the late Thomas Odell and Beulah May [Baltrip] Parks. He attended school in Oktaha, and later...
Cora Lou Mackey
Mar 20, 2013
Ms. Cora Lou Mackey, after "three-score" years, dozed into the tranquil peace of eternal slumber from her home in Muskogee. Cora was born on March 24, 1952 in Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of Jess Lee and Rosa Mae [Corbell] Shrum. Cora grew up in Porum, where she attended Ross School and Porum High School. She then attended Connors State...
Naomi Ruth Howell
Mar 20, 2013
Naomi Howell was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on November 17, 1938 to Melvin and Winnie Wallace. She was the oldest of six children. She was educated at Northwest School and graduated from Dunbar High School. Shortly after moving to California, she met and married John Howell and to this union 3 children were born, 2 of which preceded her in...
Sheila Faye Ashley
Mar 20, 2013
Sheila Faye Ashley, in her 61st season of life, surrendered her soul on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from her home in Okay, Oklahoma She was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on September 21, 1951, the daughter of Rudolph and Juanita [Benson] Bridges, Sr. She grew up in Muskogee and while still a teenager, met a young man, Joseph Ashley in the...
Raymond Foshee Grey, Sr.
Mar 19, 2013
Mr. Raymond F. Grey, Sr., after 91 years with us, left this life for a life eternal on Tuesday morning, March 19, 2013 from his home in Okmulgee. Raymond Grey was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on September 28, 1921 to Robert George and Earlene [Foshee] Gray. He was the second of three sons in the family. After graduating from high...
Christine Augusta Whitaker
Mar 18, 2013
Mrs. Christine Augusta Whitaker, after 89 years, "moved into the Upper Room" on Monday, March 18, 2013 from Muskogee. She was born Christine Augusta Miller on August 21, 1923 to Edward Miller and Edessie Doss in Muskogee. She attended Dunbar Elementary and Historic Manual Training High School. After graduation, she later met and married Marvin L. Whitaker. To this union,...
Charlie B. White
Mar 17, 2013
Brother Charlie B. White, after 95 years, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, March 17, 2013 from Coweta, Oklahoma. Brother White was a Minister and former Pastor of the Church of Christ in Red Bird, Oklahoma. Services for Brother White will be Monday March 25, 2013 at 11AM at North Sheridan Church of Christ in Tulsa. Friends...
Joe Louis Barnett
Mar 17, 2013
Mr. Joe L. Barnett, in his 57th year, made his transition to "That Happy World Above" on Sunday evening, March 17, 2013 from his home in Okmulgee. He was born July 7, 1955 in Morris, Oklahoma to Lewis and Clara Barnett. Joe Louis attended elementary school in Grayson and Morris, Oklahoma. He attended middle school at Dunbar Middle School and...
Albert Williams
Mar 16, 2013
Mr. Albert Williams, a life-long resident of Tulsa, "surrendered his soul" on Saturday, March 16, 2013, suddenly from Tulsa. Mr. Williams was President of Alpha-8 Enterprises, Inc., and a Booker T. Washington Alumni, Class of 1979. Services for Mr. Williams will be Saturday March 23, 2013 at 10AM at First Baptist Church of North Tulsa. Visitation will be Friday from...
Edison Rashad Newton
Mar 16, 2013
Edison Newton, infant son of Shamika Newton, "took flight with Angels" on Saturday, March 16, 2013 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. A graveside ceremony will be shared on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM in the Booker T. Washington Cemetery.
Calvin "K.K." Anderson
Mar 15, 2013
Mr. Calvin "K.K." Anderson, a resident of Tulsa, made his transition "from life to everlasting" on Friday evening, March 15, 2013 in Tulsa. Service arrangements are pending at this time.
Aaron Finley
Mar 15, 2013
Services for Mr. Aaron Finley will be Saturday March 23, 2013 at 10AM inside our Chapel of Peace at 1601 N. Wood Drive which is on HIghway 75 in Okmulgee. Friends may visit Mr. Finley in Tulsa on Friday from 12Noon until 7PM.
Roseann "Rose" Robinson
Mar 12, 2013
Mrs. Roseann Robinson, after 76 seasons of life, surrendered her soul to Jesus on Teusday, March 12, 2013 from her home in Checotah, Oklahoma. Rose Ann was born on January 31, 1937 in Checotah, Oklahoma from the union of Ada Woodfork and Isiah Gaines. However, she was raised by William Cooksey and Leonard Morris. Rose Ann attended Checotah High School,...
Alice Brantley
Mar 11, 2013
Alice Brantley, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma made her Final Transition, Monday Morning, March 11, 2013 in Tulsa. Her services will be Saturday March 16, 2013 at 11AM at Covenant Family Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit her as she peacefully rests on Friday from 10AM until 7PM in Tulsa.
William "Bill" Junior Smith, Jr.
Mar 7, 2013
Mr. William "Bill" Smith was born on August 22, 1940 in Muskogee, the son of William Junior Smith, Sr., and Ruth Smith. He grew up in Muskogee and after school, served his country honorably in the United States Army and Marine Corp. He was a paratrooper, skilled at jumping from helicopters until he was medically discharged. "Bill" met Emma Butler...
Larry Donnell Lyons
Mar 4, 2013
The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing- Zeph. 3:17 Our Father, Larry Donnell Lyons Sr., departed this life on March 4, 2013, at the age of 62 years. Larry Donnell Lyons Sr. was born...
