John Arthur Pitts
Apr 28, 2010
John Arthur Pitts was born to the proud couple of Elmer and Lillie Hampton Pitts. Their bundle of joy arrived on July 8, 1928 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was the second born to the union along with his oldest brother Homer, younger brother Albert Lewis, and sister Annida. Across the street from the family home at 1301 North Lansing, the...
Ruby Alexander Hutton
Apr 28, 2010
On May 15, 1927, a baby girl was born from the union of Amos Alexander, Sr., and Mary Miles in Okmulgee. They named this bundle of joy, Ruby Leoma Alexander. Ruby joined New Salem Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member. She served as head of the usher board for 37 years. Ruby was employed at...
Delorise Colbert
Apr 26, 2010
Mrs. Delorise Colbert, age 77 and a longtime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 26, 2010 from Okmulgee Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Colbert was born on March 10, 1933, the daughter of Roosevelt Cole and Nettie Johnson. She worked as a Home Health Care Provider and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where...
Seth Thomas Gilliam
Apr 24, 2010
Seth Thomas Gilliam, a precious Angel from God, "took flight with Angels" on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from Muskogee. Seth was born on April 23, 2009 in Muskogee to Amanda Perry and Joshua Gilliam. He was a joyous little boy, who could light up the room with his smile and those dark brown eyes no one could ever forget. He...
Shirley Jean Wells-Hart
Apr 23, 2010
On February 11, 1941, in Haskell, Oklahoma Louise Trent and Luke Hall were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. They named their new bundle of joy Shirley. She was one of two children born to this union. Shirley graduated with the proud class 1959 from the Historic Booker T. Washington High School. Shirley then worked for SafeWay for many years....
Nona "Beth" Elizabeth Surrell
Apr 18, 2010
In the year of 1957 on the sixth day of June, Gloria Jean Commander and Mitchell Surrell, Sr. welcomed a beautiful baby girl. They named her Nona Elizabeth after her great aunt. Beth or Bet as she was known to by many began her education at Muskogee Public Schools, and completed her education in Tullahassee, Ok with the class of...
Carol S. Robertson
Apr 18, 2010
Mrs. Carol S. Robertson, age 62 and a resident of Okmulgee, passed from this life on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from Tulsa. A Private family service will be held.
Rosalind Annette Mchenry
Apr 17, 2010
Rosalind Annette McHenry, in her 44th season, surrendered her soul on Saturday morning, April 17, 2010 from Bixby, Oklahoma. On May 26, 1965, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, a beautiful bundle of joy was born to Robert "Ruff" Alexander and Marilyn [Alexander] Robinson. She was raised in Haskell with her siblings. She attended and graduated from Haskell High School. Rosalind went on...
Marie Alice Green
Apr 17, 2010
A baby girl was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on March 30, 1924 from the union of Tom Hollins and Leona Parker Hollins. She was named Marie Alice. Marie received her education in the Muskogee Public School system, attending Douglas School on the South side of Muskogee and ultimately, Historic Manual Training High School. She accepted Christ into her life at...
Marva Lashawn Daniels
Apr 16, 2010
Friday Morning, April 16, 2010, Marva Daniels made her Final Transition from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Services will be Thursday April 22, 2010 at 11AM at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Tulsa. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12Noon until 6PM. A wake will be held from 6PM inside the All Faiths Chapel.
Germain Harris, Ii
Apr 15, 2010
Sir Germain Harris, II went from Labour to Rest on Saturday April 15, 2010 in Fort Worth, Texas. The Hour of Tribute will be Eleven O'clock in the morning on Saturday April 24, 2010 at Antioch Baptist Church located at 110 E. 56th Street North, just west of Cincinnati Avenue. Visitation will be Friday from 12Noon until 7PM.
Roberta Delores Hardy
Apr 14, 2010
"Reflection of a Beautiful Lady" Roberta Delores was the fourth and youngest bundle of joy born to the union of Buford Barker and Willie Ruff on October 12, 1928 in Grayson, Oklahoma. Upon completion of high school, she met and married Sherman Leon Samuel. To this union, three children were born. Robert later married Jesse Hardy. This union produced six...
James Charles Mcknight, Sr.
Apr 14, 2010
In 1949, James Charles McKnight, Sr., was born on the 27th day of February to the late Annie C. McKnight and Johnny Hunter in Jackson, Tennessee. Affectionately referred to as "Killer", Mr. McKnight accepted Christ at an early age. After receiving his education in Madison County, he set his sights on Michigan, where he later met Berthina Robinson and married...
Jerrod Ramone Reed
Apr 10, 2010
"Reflections of Life..." On July 17, 1992 a precious baby boy was delivred to Yolanda Jones Reed and Dedrick Reed, Sr. in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They named their newest born son Jerrod Ramone. He was one of 3 children born to this union. A talented wrestler, Jerrod loved being around family and friends, always smiling and with a pleasant attitude. In...
Sabrina Lanettte Hitchye
Apr 6, 2010
Ms. Sabrina Lanette Hitchye, age 37 and a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, "traded earth for Glory" on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from Tulsa. On October 15, 1972, a baby girl was born to Herbert Hitchye and Jackie Reed. They named her Sabrina Lanette and she was the oldest of three girls. Sabrina accepted Christ into her life at an early...
Dr. Raymond Ellis Parker
Apr 5, 2010
Dr. Raymond Ellis Parker was born to M-Sgt. Jacob and Sybil Parker on May 5, 1938 in Lawton, Oklahoma. At an early age he joined Barnett Chapel AME church. He was the fifth born to this union. His brothers include Jacob Parker of Lawton, Oklahoma, Albert Parker and wife Sandra of San Jose, California, Leonard Parker and wife Karina of...
Ida B. Noble
Apr 3, 2010
Retired teacher, Mrs. Ida B. Noble went to Eternal Rest from her home in Tulsa early Saturday Morning, April 3, 2010. Services are set for Saturday April 10, 2010 at 11AM at North Peoria Church of Christ in Tulsa. Visitation will be on Friday from 12Noon - 7PM.
Mable Harvey
Apr 3, 2010
Her Story Mable Harvey July 31, 1913~April 3, 2010 Genus & Family On July 31, 1913, a bouncing bundle of joy was delivered to Luther Collins and Ida Jones in Paris, Arkansas. She was the second child in a family of five siblings that included four daughters and one son. Two years following the passing of her father at the...
Lavada Slaughter
Apr 1, 2010
Mrs. Lavada Slaughter, after "Three Score and Ten Years" surrendered to the will of God on Thursday, April 1, 2010 from Midwest City, Oklahoma. Lavada Simon Slaughter was born January 11, 1940 to Ulysses Simon and Eurevet Pugh in Weleetka, Oklahoma. She was one of 11 children. Lavada was preceded in death by her father, her husband, one son, Alfred...
