Obituaries

Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Velma Grayson

Velma Grayson

Dec 31, 2010

Mother Velma Grayson, in her 91st year, "took flight with Angels, to thine place of rest" on Friday evening, December 31, 2010 from Muskogee. The final hour with Mrs. Grayson will commence on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the most sacred sanctuary of the Church of Christ at 18th & Denison Streets in Muskogee. Brother Eric Rodgers,...

Clarance Raymond Williams, Jr.

Clarance Raymond Williams, Jr.

Dec 31, 2010

Services for Mr. Clarance Raymond Williams, Jr. will be at 10:30AM inside the All Faiths Chapel on Friday January 14, 2011.

Anthony Devon Payne

Anthony Devon Payne

Dec 29, 2010

Reflection on the Loving Memory of Anthony DeVon Payne My son wasn't a perfect angel all the time but he was mine, born Monday August 10th, 1981 at 9:37pm to Mary Ann and Elmer Payne Jr. at St Francis Hospital in Tulsa Oklahoma. He gave his live to Christ at a very young age and was baptized at Skelly Drive...

Therasa Marie [Bird] Herndon

Therasa Marie [Bird] Herndon

Dec 28, 2010

Mrs. Therasa Marie Herndon, after 62 years, surrendered her soul on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 from Oklahoma City. Better known as "Tracy" by family and friends, she was born in Okmulgee on November 1, 1948, the daughter of Louis Massey and Wessie Mae Whittaker. She grew up in Okmulgee and attended Okmulgee public schools, graduating from Historic Dunbar High School...

Eugene Albert Nash

Eugene Albert Nash

Dec 26, 2010

On August 25, 1945 in Detroit Michigan, a baby boy was born to Woodrow and Lola (Jackson) Nash. They named him Eugene Albert. The family relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma where Eugene attended Tulsa Public Schools. He joined the military in 1963. After the military he completed college with an auto mechanics degree. He was also a furniture assembler. At an...

Russell Leon Smith, Jr.

Russell Leon Smith, Jr.

Dec 25, 2010

A Memorial Gathering will be held for Mr. Smith on Friday December 31, 2010 at 10AM inside the Tulsa Chapel. Friends may visit him on Thursday from 12Noon to 7PM.

Imojean Davis

Imojean Davis

Dec 23, 2010

"Reflections of a Wonderful Life" On April 4, 1934, in Pine Hollow, Oklahoma, a beautiful baby girl was born to Oscar Lewis and Martha Wright Lewis. Their new addition, Imojean was a vibrant and happy child. Originally Name Irma Lee, she attended the Pine Hollow and Rentiesville Public Schools. After leaving the home, she ventured to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Affectionately referred...

Charlie Vernice Davis

Charlie Vernice Davis

Dec 22, 2010

Charlie Vernice McGee Marshall Davis was born May 13, 1919, in the community of Gay, Oklahoma located southwest of Hugo, to Charlie Walker McGee and Mary Francis (Buford) McGee. She attended primary school in Gay and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Hugo. She married Jimmie L. Marshall in 1938 and they made their home in Gay where...

Melvin Bernard Nero

Melvin Bernard Nero

Dec 21, 2010

Melvin Bernard Nero was born August 14, 1945 in Bristow, Oklahoma to the union of the late Herman Nero and Bonnie Lee Nero. Melvin grew up in Bristow, Oklahoma and attended Bristow Schools. He was the third of ten children to the late Herman and Bonnie Nero. Upon graduating, Melvin joined the U.S. Army, where he received two medals for...

Rozell G. Miles

Rozell G. Miles

Dec 15, 2010

Services for Mr. Miles will be held Wednesday December 22, 2010 at 10AM inside our All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. Miles as he rests there on Tuesday from 12Noon to 7PM.

Johnnie "Big Daddy" L. Ball

Johnnie "Big Daddy" L. Ball

Dec 11, 2010

"A Man With A Big Heart & Even Bigger Dreams" The world became a better place when Heaven sent a beautiful, baby boy to Samuel and Henrietta [Hill] Ball on June 16, 1949. The youngest and "baby boy" of nine children, he was christened Johnnie Lemon. He was adorable, with eyes that twinkled and a countenance that was radiant. He...

Barbara A. Porter

Barbara A. Porter

Dec 9, 2010

On March 21, 1945, at the Providence Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma, a daughter was born to A. G. and Willia Mae Harris. She was the first born of four children. They named their beloved gift, Barbara Ann. Barbara was educated in the Muskogee Public School system and graduated from Manual Training High School with the Class of 1963. After a...

John Henry Crosby

John Henry Crosby

Dec 7, 2010

On the 28th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1937, there was reason to celebrate in East Texas! Noble Crosby, Sr., and Suvelier Houston welcomed their second child in Longview, a bouncing, baby boy and they named him John Henry Crosby. In 1940, along with his brother, Noble Crosby, Jr.,, the family moved to Oklahoma City. Shortly...

Curtis J. Cooks

Curtis J. Cooks

Dec 7, 2010

Mr. Curtis J. Cooks was born on June 13, 1928 to Boston and Carrie (Childs) Cooks in Idabel, Oklahoma. He accepted Christ during his senior years and would often voice thanks that the "Good Lord" had let him see another day. He attended school at Northwest High School in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and entered the service during World War II. He...

Shelita Donielle Thomas

Shelita Donielle Thomas

Dec 4, 2010

Services for Shelita Donielle Thomas will commence on Friday December 10, 2010 at 10AM at Crosstown Church of Christ in Tulsa. Friends may visit her in peaceful repose on Thursday from 12Noon to 7PM.

Elbert Leo Briscoe

Elbert Leo Briscoe

Dec 4, 2010

It all began in a small settlement, Gar Creek, near Porter, Oklahoma, when Elbert Leo Briscoe was born from the union of proud parents, Homer and Viola [Renfro] Briscoe on May 6, 1921. He grew up in the area and attended Elementary School at Gar Creek and High School in Tullahassee, where he was a star basketball player at Carter...

Helen Green

Helen Green

Dec 3, 2010

On January 3, 1939 in Dallas, Texas, a baby girl was born to Bevie and Pinkie Bailey of Dallas, Texas. They named their new bundle of joy, Helen Joyce. Helen attended elementary school in Dallas and later graduated from high school in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1957, Helen relocated to Los Angeles, California with her sister Rena Faye Robinson. Soon after,...

Reverend James Walter Johnson

Reverend James Walter Johnson

Nov 28, 2010

Reverend James Walter Johnson, age 63 and a resident of Tulsa, went to be with the Lord on Sunday night, November 28, 2010 from Muskogee. Services will be Friday December 10, 2010 at 11AM at Corinth Baptist Church in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Visitation will be in Tulsa from 10AM-7PM on Thursday.

Elliott Lyles, Sr.

Elliott Lyles, Sr.

Nov 26, 2010

Services for Mr. Elliott Lyles, Sr. will be held on Saturday December 4, 2010 at 11AM at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. Lyles as he peacefully rests on Friday from 10AM to 7PM in Tulsa.

Barry Lee Colbert, Sr.

Barry Lee Colbert, Sr.

Nov 24, 2010

A Memorial Service will be held for Mr. Barry Lee Colbert, Sr. on Saturday December 4, 2010 at 12Noon inside The All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.

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