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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Estella C. Jackson
Nov 24, 2010
On January 7, 1923, Estella Carter was delivered to the proud couple of Willie and Maude Carter in the small town of Fort Coffey, Oklahoma. Their loving union produced five girls, and five boys. Estella was the oldest of them all. Estella and her family later moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma. There she attended school, and later began working as a...
Theodore Rice
Nov 23, 2010
Mr. Theodore Rice, "after four-score years", answered the beckoning of the Master on Tuesday afternoon, November 23, 2010 from Muskogee. In far Western Oklahoma, in the humble home of John Mack Ballard and Bertha Lee Woods Ballard, a second son was born and they named this son Theodore. Ted, as he was affectionately called, was blessed to have nine brothers...
Lorene "Sweetie" Marie Dixon
Nov 23, 2010
Mother Lorene Marie Dixon, affectionately referred to as "Sweetie", after 93 years, "Slept away with Jesus" on Tuesday morning, November 23, 2010 from her home in Okmulgee. Her final tribute will commence on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 in the Church of Christ, 3rd and Commanche Streets in Okmulgee. Burial will follow in Northwest Cemetery in Okmulgee. You may visit Mrs....
Kionta "Keke" Derrell Guess
Nov 22, 2010
Mr. Kionta Guess, in his 21st season, surrendered his soul on Monday, November 22, 2010 from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Service of Memory for "KeKe" will be held on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. in the Faith Deliverance Christian Center, 401 Independance. Apostle Lathon Archie is the gracious host Pastor and Pastor Ron Venters, Sr., will officiate. Burial will follow...
Richard "Bo" Madison Bo Johnson
Nov 20, 2010
Mr. Richard Johnson, age 65 and a resident of Okmulgee, passed away on Saturday morning, November 20, 2010. Better known as "Bo" to all who knew him, Mr. Johnson was a lifelong resident of the area. He attended school in Broken Arrow and Morris, before joining the United States Marine Corp. He served honorably during the Vietnam Conflict, where he...
Georgia L. Chatman
Nov 19, 2010
Mrs. Georgia L. Chatman, after 65 years, transitioned from life to everlasting on Friday morning, November 19, 2010 from a Tulsa hospital. A baby girl was born to Clem Richardson and Rubie Robbins on May 10, 1945 in Gibson Station, Oklahoma and they named her Georgia Lee. Georgie grew up a happy child while lving there and attended Phyllis Wheatley...
Allaynah Ranae Allen
Nov 19, 2010
Allaynah Ranae Allen, stillborn daughter of Jessica Lowe and Anthony Allen, "took flight with Angels" on Friday, November 19, 2010 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Graveside ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Doyle Cemetery at Yahola, Oklahoma. Reverend Fedro Givens will officiate.
Sondia Rena Scott-Harris
Nov 18, 2010
"Her" Story Shortly before the official beginning of winter, a fresh flower blossomed into the lives of Edward and Thelma Scott. On December 18, 1964, Sondia Rena was first introduced not to only her loving parents, but to the world in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She accepted Christ at the tender age of 12. Raised in Tulsa, she graduated from the Historic...
Bruce Glendale Williams
Nov 16, 2010
Services for Mr. Williams Tuesday November 23, 2010 at 10AM at Galillee Baptist Church on Pine Street in Tulsa. Visitation will be Monday from 12Noon-7PM.
Derrick Darnell Matheny
Nov 16, 2010
Mr. Derrick Darnell Matheny, a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in St. Louis. The final hour will be on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 12 Noon in the Cane Creek Baptist Church. Reverend Leroy Walker, Sr., will officiate. Burial will follow in the Cane Creek Cemetery.
Mercedes Julieta Hazelton
Nov 15, 2010
Mrs. Mercedes Julieta Hazelton, age 62 and a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday night, November 15, 2010 in Tulsa. "Reflections" On May 15, 1948 a baby girl was born to Alberto Williams and Mavis Malone in the Republic of Panama City. Affectionately known as "Sonia," she attended the Institute Justo Arosema (IJA), and graduated from the Instituto...
