Josephine Washington Palmer
Sep 28, 2010
Mrs. Josephine Palmer, age 87 and a resident of Muskogee, found "Rest, beyond the River" on Tuesday morning, September 28, 2010 from Muskogee. The Sacred Farewell will commence on Tuesday morning, October 5, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Macedonia Baptist Church. Reverend Larry H. Smith, Sr., Pastor, will preside. The Christian committal will follow in the Booker T. Washington...
Alfred Hill
Sep 27, 2010
Services for Mr. Alfred Hill are scheduled for Saturday October 2, 2010 at 11AM at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit him in peaceful repose on Friday from 12Noon until 7PM in Tulsa.
Roy "Bo" H. Willis
Sep 24, 2010
Services for Mr. Roy "Bo" Willis are scheduled for Saturday October 2, 2010 at 11AM at Antioch Baptist Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit "Bo" as he peacefully rests in Tulsa from 10AM until 7PM.
Bernice Jones Sheppard
Sep 21, 2010
Mother Bernice Jones Sheppard, a blessing for 95 years, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from Muskogee. Arriving in Rentiesville, Oklahoma on April 24, 1915, a beautiful, baby girl from the loving union of Franklin and Aplis [Hill] Jones was named Bernice Jones. Bernice grew up in Rentiesville, where she attended Rentiesville Public School. While...
Catherine Ann Thompson
Sep 20, 2010
Mrs. Catherine Ann Thompson, in her 62nd year, "transitioned from Earth to Everlasting" on Monday afternoon, September 20, 2010 from Muskogee. Family and friends will celebrate her life, with a fitting tribute on Friday morning, September 24, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in the Timothy Baptist Church, 5530 West Okmulgee Avenue. Pastor Kelly Payne, is the gracious host, and Reverend Don...
Carrie C. Walker
Sep 18, 2010
Mother Carrie C. Walker, in her 95th season, surrendered to the will of the Lord on Sunday morning September 18, 2010 from Atlanta, Georgia. 95 years ago, in Gooseneck Bend, Oklahoma, Carrie Carolina Hyche Hunt Walker was born on August 14, 1915, the 3rd of 8 children to the late James Sr., and Dora Dortch Hyche. At an early age,...
Quinton Reed
Sep 13, 2010
Infant Quinton Reed, Jr., a precious angel, "blessed our hearts" for a few hours on Monday, September 13, 2010. We share final memories at the Wake on Saturday morning at 10:30 AM in the Chapel of Remembrance, followed by a graveside ceremony in Greenhill Cemetery on York Street. You may visit Baby Quinton on Friday from 1 PM to 6...
Charles "C.B." Bert Montgomery
Sep 7, 2010
Mr. Charles "C.B." Montgomery, after "Fourscore Years" surrendered his soul to Jesus on Tuesday morning, September 7, 2010 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. C.B. was born in Okmulgee on September 3, 1930, the son of Jeremiah and Valaria [Fladger] Montgomery. He grew up in Okmulgee, attending Okmulgee Public Schools, graduating from Historic Dunbar High School with the Class of 1952. He received...
Bettye Jeanne Stewart
Sep 7, 2010
Mrs. Bettye Stewart, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, "took flight with Angels, to thine place of rest" on Tuesday night, September 7, 2010 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Tribute will be on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Macedonia Baptist Church, with the Pastor, Rev. Larry H. Smith, Sr., officiating. Burial will follow in the Booker T. Washington...
Abbie Whittaker
Sep 7, 2010
Mrs. Abbie Whittaker, wife of Lonnie Whittaker, and a resident of Okmulgee, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Abbie Marie Whittaker January 31, 1940 ~ September 7, 2010 "Her" Story On January 31, 1940 a bundle of joy was delivered to Henry and Bertha Higgs in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Their bundle of joy was a precious baby...
Renee' Leon Thomas
Sep 5, 2010
Renee' Leon Thomas was born on May 10, 1958 to Claude and Elsie Thomas, Sr., in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He spent most of his life in Muskogee, where he attended Muskogee Public Schools and also Howard University. He joined First Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and during his lifetime, he performed odd jobs and enjoyed working on cars. He...
Arthur Lee Dansberry, Jr.
Sep 5, 2010
On October 15, 1984, a bundle of joy was born to Marsha E. Jackson Alexander Dansberry and the late Arthur L. Dansberry Sr. They nicknamed him JR. He was the second son to be born to this union. First Baptist Church of Redbird was his place of worship. He had a heart of the world if needed, and he was...
Lavada Bird Gray
Sep 3, 2010
Mrs. Lavada Gray, age 83 and a resident of Muskogee, formerly of Seattle, Washington, dozed into the peaceful slumber of eternal rest on Friday, September 3, 2010 from her daughters home. Arrangements are pending.
Stella James
Sep 1, 2010
On September 1, 2010, Stella Louise James crossed over into eternity with all of the dignity and courage that was characterized throughout her life. She fought a good fight and kept the faith. Stella was born November 22, 1946 to the late and Leon Richardson, Sr. and Lillie Mae Hayes Richardson. Stella attended Okmulgee Public Schools, and graduated from the...
Sherann Black Gandy
Sep 1, 2010
Ms. Sherann B. Gandy, in her 61st year, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, September 1, 2010 from Muskogee. On March 23, 1949, Sherman and Earline Berry Black were blessed with a beautiful, baby girl, whom they named Sherann. "Sherri" as she was known by family and friends, grew up and received her formal education in the...
Victoryn Johnson
Aug 31, 2010
Mrs. Victoryn Johnson, after 83 years, went to Heaven on Tuesday morning, August 31, 2010 from Rentiesville, Oklahoma. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Marie Norman
Aug 30, 2010
On May 28, 1943 in Conway, Arkansas one of Gods most precious jewels was entrusted to the care of Fred & Gladys (Gilkey) Norman and named Marie. Shortly after birth Fred, Gladys, Alonzo (brother) and beautiful baby Marie relocated to Muskogee, Oklahoma. Where at a tender young age Marie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior and was...
Barbara Ann Johnson
Aug 28, 2010
Ms. Barbara A. Johnson, after "three score and ten" years, surrendered her soul on Saturday, August 28, 2010 from Eufaula, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Remembrance. Apostle Lathon Archie, Pastor of Faith Deliverance Christian Center will officiate.
Linda Lou Demery
Aug 28, 2010
After 66 seasons, Mrs. Linda L. Demery went from Labor to Refreshment on Saturday August 28, 2010 in Tulsa. Services will be held on Saturday September 4, 2010 at 11AM at Crossroads Baptist Church located at 5962 Happy Camp Rd. in Beggs, Oklahoma. Visitation will be Friday from 10AM to 5PM in Okmulgee, followed by a wake from 6:30 to...
Dorothy Mae Dean
Aug 24, 2010
Mrs. Dorothy Dean, age 76 and a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Muskogee, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 24, 2010 from a Tulsa hospital. The final hour, sharing precious memories will commence on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. in the Dean's Chapel Baptist Church, 20th & Maryland Streets. Reverend Don Dumas, Senior Pastor, will preside. Burial...
