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Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Freda Keel

Freda Keel

Feb 25, 2012

HerStory A precious bundle of joy was delivered to Jessie Bell (DeVareuax) Hurtis Robinson on March 13, 1944 in Elk City, Oklahoma. The couple named their baby girl Freda Ann Robinson. Raised by Jessie Bell and Emanuel Jones, Freda attended school and played basketball at Lincoln Flats. She united in Christ at an early age, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church...

Donald Ray Richardson

Donald Ray Richardson

Feb 22, 2012

Mr. Donald Ray Richardson, in hsi 45th year, surrendered his soul on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The final hour with Mr. Richardson will be on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace at the funeral home in Okmulgee. You may visit Mr. Richardson, as he slumbers at the funeral home on Thursday...

Cavroll "Cal" Hickmon

Cavroll "Cal" Hickmon

Feb 22, 2012

Mr. Cavroll Hickmon, better known to family and friends as "Cal"...the Watermelon man, has crossed from Earth to Everlasting, as of Wednesday morning, February 22, 2012. Cal has lived in Okmulgee the past 16 years, moving from Tulsa, where he was employed by McDonnell-Douglas for 28 years, and Tulsa Public Schools for 10 years. He was a faithful member of...

Ronald Balfour, Jr.

Ronald Balfour, Jr.

Feb 21, 2012

Ronald Balfour, Jr. made his Final Journey on Tuesday February 21, 2012 in Houston, Texas. His Farewell Ceremonies are currently pending in Tulsa.

James Benard Bertrand

James Benard Bertrand

Feb 21, 2012

On November 20, 1921 James "JB" Bertrnad was born in Miltonberg, Louisiana to Nelso and Mary Bertrand. He was the youngest of four children. After graduating high school, he enlisted int eh United States Army in 1942 serving in Italy during World War II. He married Ella Margaret Wilson on December 4, 1945, and to this union four children were...

Helen Marie Strauther

Helen Marie Strauther

Feb 18, 2012

Mrs. Helen Marie Strauther, after 67 seasons, "slept away in peace" on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The final tribute will commence on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Eastside Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Booker T. Washington Cemetery. You may visit Mrs. Strauther, as she slumbers in sweet repose at the...

Wesley "Ricky" Moman

Wesley "Ricky" Moman

Feb 18, 2012

Mr. Wesley "Ricky" Moman made his Final Transition Saturday Morning, February 18, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Memorial Services for Mr. Moman will be Thursday February 23, 2012 at 11AM inside our All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.

William Murray

William Murray

Feb 18, 2012

Mr. William Louis Murray, after 71 years, surrendered his soul on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from Tahlequah City Hospital. Born in Welling, Oklahoma on July 2, 1940, he was the son of Robert Nicholas Murray and Evelyn Sunshine. Mr. Murray, a resident of the Muskogee area for over 20 years, was a retired car salesman and enjoyed life to the...

Nicholas Peel

Nicholas Peel

Feb 18, 2012

Services for Mr. Nicholas Peel are currently pending. Mr. Peel entered Eternal Rest on Sunday February 18, 2012 in Houston, Texas.

Septer Smith

Septer Smith

Feb 16, 2012

Mr. Septer Smith, in his 73rd year, surrendered to the will of the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from a Tulsa hospital. A lifelong resident of the Okmulgee community, Mr. Smith was a laborer and will be missed by all who knew him. Service of Memory for Mr. Smithy will be on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 10:00 A.M....

Norman "Bug" Cole, Jr.

Norman "Bug" Cole, Jr.

Feb 13, 2012

Mr. Norman "Bug" Cole, Jr., in his 77th season, surrendered to the will of the Lord on Monday, February 13, 2012 from his home in the Tolon Community of Beggs, Oklahoma. Mr. Cole was born in Edna, Oklahoma on April 23, 1934, the son of Norman Cole, Sr. and Ida Mae [Tate] Brooks. He worked as a heavey equipment operator...

Ashley Anita Firmin-Harris

Ashley Anita Firmin-Harris

Feb 11, 2012

Joy Rillieux Smith and Albert Firmin, Jr., celebrated the birth of a beautiful, baby girl in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 9, 1982. They named this precious daughter Ashley Anita Firmin. She grew up and attended school in New Orleans, graduating from Saint Mary's Academy in 2001. She then matriculated to college, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early...

Dennis Cornelius Mcdaniel, Jr.

Dennis Cornelius Mcdaniel, Jr.

Feb 8, 2012

Dennis McDaniel Jr., was born on January 24, 1942 to Dennis and Daisy Mae [Gilyard] McDaniel in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dennis attended school at Manual Training High School, graduating with the Class of 1961. He was also Captain of the basketball team. Dennis later enlisted in the United States Air Force. After his service in the service, he met and married...

Elizabeth "Mama Liz" Bradley Duncan

Elizabeth "Mama Liz" Bradley Duncan

Feb 7, 2012

Elizabeth Bradley Duncan also known as "Mama Liz" was born to the proud parents of Henry and Pinkie Bradley, on November 12, 1923 in Baconton, Georgia. When she was nine years old the family moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma. As a youth Elizabeth accepted Christ and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Collins Chapel. Elizabeth graduated from Manual Training Senior High...

Virgil Reed, Jr.

Virgil Reed, Jr.

Feb 7, 2012

Mr. Virgil Reed, Jr., age 60 and a resident of Muskogee, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. A Memorial Ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Reverend Gary Hall is the gracious host pastor and Minister Jamielle Reed, officiating. His cremains will be placed in the National Cemetery...

Debra Eileen Anderson

Debra Eileen Anderson

Feb 6, 2012

HerStory On September 6, 1951, a bundle of joy was delivered to Wesley and Essie Moman in Tulsa, Oklahoma. That bundle of joy was a bouncing baby girl. They named her Debra Eileen Moman. Both of her parents preceded her in death. Remaining to cherish her precious memories, her sons: Antonio and Charles, Edgewood, MD., and Barry, Tulsa, OK., sisters:...

Steven B. Tarkington

Steven B. Tarkington

Feb 5, 2012

Mr. Steven B. Tarkington, age 47 and a resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in a Tulsa, Oklahoma hospital. Steven was born in Okmulgee on September 3, 1964 to Henry and Delores Tarkington. He was born a special child, but he had a unique personality that has left a large imprint in the...

Reginald Bruce Evans

Reginald Bruce Evans

Feb 3, 2012

Mr. Reginald Bruce Evans, after 57 years, surrendered his soul on Friday, February 3, 2012 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on April 3, 1954 to the proud parents, Mattie Lou Jordan and Curtis Evans in Wichita, Kansas. He was the 3rd child of 7 children born from this union, as well as the first son. Reginald was baptized at...

Michael Lewis Oliver

Michael Lewis Oliver

Feb 3, 2012

Michael's Story On May 16, 1951, a bouncing baby boy was born to Ralph and Dixie Oliver in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He received Christ at an early age and attended church in Summit, Oklahoma. He graduated from The Historic Manual Training High School in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and attended Langston University, an Historically Black College in Langston, Oklahoma. Michael loved music and...

Isaiah Alzert Thompson

Isaiah Alzert Thompson

Jan 28, 2012

Mr. Isaiah Alzert Thompson, whom made his Final Transition, on Saturday Morning, January 28, 2012. There will be no public services held for Mr. Thompson. Any cards, flowers, and items for the family may be forwarded to the funeral home.

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