Eugene Rice
Sep 3, 2009
Mr. Eugene Rice, in his 75th year, surrendered his soul to Jesus on Thursday, just after Mid-night, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. Eugene Rice, Sr. was born October 11, 1933 in the Liberty Community in Okmulgee County. He was the third child of eight born to Thomas Jeff (T. J.) and Ever Lee (Walker)...
Larry B. Oliphant
Sep 3, 2009
On April 11, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a baby boy was born to Bobby and Elmira Oliphant. They named their bundle of joy Larry. Better known as "Sweet Papa," his educational journey began attending St. Monica Catholic Junior High, and culminated with his graduation from Central High School in 1970. He worked at the United States Post Office, as well...
Jimmie T. Johnson
Sep 2, 2009
Jimmie T. Johnson was born on March 30, 1957 to Lonnie and Ruthie Mae [Brown] Johnson, Sr., in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the oldest of three children in this family. At an impressionable age, Jimmie professed a hope in Christ and was baptized. He received his formal education in Muskogee Public Schools, where he excelled in sports, particularly football...
Dale Fredrick Shotwell
Aug 31, 2009
Mr. Dale F.Shotwell, after 62 years, passed from this life on Monday, August 31, 2009 from Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Dale was born in Sussex, New Jersey on July 16, 1947, the son of Fredrick Whitmore and Dorothy Shotwell. He grew up in New Jersey and attended school at Wantage Township. Mr. Shotwell moved to Muskogee in 1976. He was...
Linda Goff
Aug 30, 2009
Ms. Linda Goff, in her 55th season, surrendered her soul to Jesus on Sunday morning, August 30, 2009 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Linda Darnell Goff (known by many as "MOTHER") was born October 6, 1953 the oldest child of Walter Brooks Sr. and Katherine Brooks Harris in Checotah Oklahoma. Linda was a faithful member of Faith Deliverance Christian Center. She loved...
Tommy Lee Davis
Aug 29, 2009
Mr. Tommy L. Davis, after three score and ten years, "responded to the beckoning of the Lord" on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on August 17, 1939 in Taft, Oklahoma, Tommy was the youngest of seven children born from the union of Joe and Gertrude [White] Davis. Tommy is remembered to be an excellen student during his...
William Anthony Fields, Sr.
Aug 25, 2009
Services for Mr. Fields will be Saturday August 25, 2009 at 1PM at Gilcrease Baptist Church. Friends may visit "Tony" as he rests on Friday from 12Noon to 7PM.
Richard Earl Garrett
Aug 24, 2009
Mr. Richard E. Garrett, age 50 and a resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Monday, August 24, 2009 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Garrett was born in Dade County, Florida, but spent the majority of his life in Okmulgee. He also spent time during his life in California and Florida for short periods of time. He was the...
Willie R. Lee
Aug 23, 2009
Willie Robert Lee was born on December 7, 1934 to Robert Edwin Lee and Blanche [Watson] Lee. He was the oldest of 4 children. At an impressionable age, he professed a hope in Christ and was baptized. He received his education in Muskogee Public Schools, including Dunbar Elementary, and Manual Training High School. He later joined the United States Army,...
Juanita Catherine Cobb
Aug 20, 2009
Juanita Catherine was born on Feb. 18, 1941 to Catherine Carreathers, in Clarksville, Texas. At a very young age, she moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma, with her mother and sister, where her mother met and married Thomas Lee Grayson. He raised them both as his own children. She professed a love for Christ and was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Her...
Robert Mccloud
Aug 15, 2009
Mr. Robert McCloud, age 89 and a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and beloved husband of Joyce, dozed from life to everlasting on Saturday afternoon, August 15, 2009 from Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. The farewell is pending at this time.
Lodious Jones
Aug 12, 2009
Services for Mr. Jones will be Friday August 21, 2009 at 11AM at Antioch Baptist Church. Friends may visit Mr. Jones as he rests inside the All Faiths Chapel on Thursday from 12Noon to 7PM.
Sandra Drew Mccleskey
Aug 8, 2009
Ms. Sandra Drew McCleskey, a resident of Tulsa, but formely of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed from life to everlasting on Saturday, August 8, 2009 from Tulsa. Born on December 29, 1961, in Haskell, Oklahoma, Sandra was the eight child born to the late Vernon T. Drew, Sr., and Pearline Grayson Drew. She was raised in Muskogee, growing up in "Reeves Addition"...
Patricia Ann Houston-Porter
Aug 8, 2009
Ms. Patricia Houston, after 62 seasons, dozed into "Paradise" on Saturday, August 8, 2009 from Muskogee. Patricia Ann Alford was born to Dorothy James and John Alford, Sr., on December 26, 1946 in Bristow, Oklahoma. She met with Augusta Houston and they were married. Later in life, she met Raymond Euguen Porter, Sr., and they have remained together nearly 40...
Agnes Lynn Marshall
Jul 28, 2009
Mrs. Agnes Lynn Marshall went to rest on July 28, 2009 from Bristow, Oklahoma. Services will be Monday August 3, 2009 at 11AM at the New Life International Worship Center located at 325 E. 10th Street in Bristow. Interment will follow at Green Acres Memorial Gardens in Skiatook, OK. Mrs. Marshall may be viewed from 10AM the morning of the...
Metherine "Hun" Smith
Jul 26, 2009
On Sunday, July 26, 2009, a beloved Soldier in God's Army was called home by the name of Metherine Smith, who was very much a loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was born one of eight children near Muskogee in the Sanders Chapel community on August 30, 1925 from the union of the late James Edward and Parthenia Spencer....
Michael "Dudda Man" Roshone Demery
Jul 25, 2009
Mr. Michael R. "Dudda Man" Demery, age 36 and a resident of Beggs, Oklahoma, transitioned from life to everlasting on Saturday, July 5, 2009 after a motorcycle accident. On September 7, 1972 a baby boy was born to Debra Gaines and Reginald Demery. They named him Michael RoShone. Michael Shone, or (better know to some as "Dudda Man"), was raised...
Lesha Lynette Foster
Jul 22, 2009
Her Story A baby girl was born on October 31, 1984 to Frederick "Pete" and Randi Foster. They named their new addition Lesha, their first child. Lesha graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 2003. She was a member of the BTW Band. Lesha, being the student she was, received several awards and recognitions. Upon graduation, Lesha realized her...
William Rene Fox
Jul 22, 2009
Mr. Fox a resident of Okmulgee went to rest on Wednesday Morning July 22, 2009 in Tulsa. Celebration of Life William Rene Fox was born May 23, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He was the youngest son born to Mrs. Louise and Mr. Earlee Fox. Bill was introduced to the Most High through his Holy Spirit and accepted Christ as...
Pauline Fitchew
Jul 18, 2009
Services for Mrs. Fitchew will be Saturday July 25, 2009 at 2PM inside the All Faiths Chapel. Visitaion will be Friday from 10AM to 7PM.
