Matthew David Jenkins
Dec 16, 2009
Mr. Matthew David Jenkins, after 40 years, surrendered his soul on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from Muskogee. Matthew was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 15, 1969, the son of Aubrey Camden and Doris McCawley. He moved with his family at a very young age to Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he grew up and attended public schools there on the...
Claude Sheppard, Jr.
Dec 14, 2009
Mr. Claude Sheppard, Jr., a longtime resident of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, dozed into eternity on Monday, December 14, 2009 from his home. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Charles "Charlie" Olester Shaw, Jr.
Dec 12, 2009
Mr. Charles Olester Shaw, after 48 seasons, passed from life to everlasting on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from Muskogee. Better known as "Charlie" to family and friends, he was born in Tulare, California on January 5, 1961, the son of Earl Olester Shaw and Velma Nadine Hanks-Cathey. He grew up and attended school in Tulare City School system. He later...
Carrie Della Cowans
Dec 10, 2009
Carrie transitioned into eternal Rest from her home in Tulsa early Thursday Morning, December 10, 2009. Services will be Saturday December 19, 2009 at 11AM at Varick Chapel AME Zion Church in Tulsa. Visitation will be Friday from 10AM to 7PM.
Jeanetta Marcil Spencer-Maxwell
Dec 7, 2009
Mrs. Jeanetta M. Spencer-Maxwell, after 78 years with us, "received her Crown" on Monday, December 7, 2009 from Muskogee. It all began in Porter, Oklahoma, when John Lee and Margaret Trimble were blessed with a daughter on September 18, 1931. She was named Jeanetta Marcil. This precious baby girl spent her formative years learning life's lessons and developing into a...
John Douglas Breedlove, Jr.
Dec 1, 2009
On a beautiful fall day, John Douglas Breedlove Jr. was born the oldest son to John and Mildred Breedlove Sr. on October 9, 1943 in Muskogee, OK. As a young man, he attended Manual Training High School and graduated with the class of 1962. After graduation he went to Spartan School of Aeronautics, where he received an Electrical Engineer certificate....
Otis Leroy Knapper, Sr.
Dec 1, 2009
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, "the Voice of God" called home Otis Leroy Knapper, Sr. He was a loving Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. Otis was born, one of six children in Muskogee on Dec. 29, 1944 to Odell Knapper and Metherine Spencer, and grew up in Muskogee county. In 1964, Otis enlisted in the United States Army,...
Betty Mae Bell
Dec 1, 2009
Betty Mae Bell, in her 63rd year, surrendered her soul to Jesus on Monday evening, Dec. 1, 2009 in Muskogee. She was born in Redland, OK on Dec. 18, 1945, the daughter of Ocie Relebord and Lavera Bell. At a very young age, she moved to Muskogee, where she grew up and attended school, ultimately graduating from Historic Manual Training...
Talesa Samuel Murphy
Nov 25, 2009
Mrs. Talesa Samuel-Murphy, beloved wife of Reverend Johnny Murphy, went to Heaven on Tuesday evening, November 25, 2009 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. In Memory of…….. Talesa Annette Samuel- Murphy was born on October 3, 1970 to Shirley Samuels and Jerry Noble Sr. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born and raised singing and praising the Lord, Talesa was baptized at St. Johns Baptist Church...
Douglas James Westerhouse
Nov 22, 2009
Douglas James Westerhouse, after 67 years, passed from this life on Nov. 22, 2009 in Muskogee. He was born on June 20, 1942 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Mr. Westerhouse worked for Whitlock Packaging Co. and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Westerhouse was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Sue Westerhouse, his parents, Samuel...
Frank Vernon Friday, Jr.
Nov 21, 2009
Services for Mr. Friday will be Friday November 27, 2009 at 11AM at St. John AME Church in Tulsa. Visitation will be on Wednesday November 25, 2009 from 12Noon to 7PM and again on Friday from 9:30-10:45AM at the church, the morning of the service.
Arthur Odell Green
Nov 19, 2009
Services for Mr. Green will be Monday November 23, 2009 at 11AM at Northside Christ Gospel Church in Tulsa. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5PM.
Robert Preston Clarke
Nov 18, 2009
Mr. Robert Preston Clarke, a resident of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Muskogee, transitioned from earth to everlasting on November 18, 2009 in Denver. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 12, 1953, the son of Quinton Wesley Clark and Dorothy Mae McAfee. At an early age, he moved with his family to Oklahoma, where he grew up and...
Mollie Victoria Branch
Nov 18, 2009
On January 19, 1933, a baby girl was born to Thomas B. Watson and Laura Bridges and they named her Mollie Victoria Watson. She was the fourth of six children from this union. Mollie completed her education at Manual Training High School in 1953. She then met and married Eugene Branch later that same year, and their love was blessed...
Ryan Laron Jones
Nov 18, 2009
Ryan LaRon Jones October 29, 1989 ~ November 18, 2009 A bundle of joy was delivered into the hands of Tashus Jones and LaRhonda Allen. Their joy was a bouncing, baby boy. They named their newest addition Ryan LaRon Jones. At an early age, Ryan gave his life to Christ and was baptized by Rev. Eddie Davis, Sr. at Eastside...
Patrick Micheal Lee
Nov 17, 2009
Reflections Patrick Micheal Lee was born October 3, 1956 in Kansas City, Kansas to John and Evelyn Lee. Patrick was a graduate of F. L Schlagle High School, in Kansas, City Kansas. He and his family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in order for him to attend Rhema Bible Training Center. He graduated from Rhema in 1991. He was a member...
Roy E. Leblanc
Nov 14, 2009
Mr. Roy E. LeBlanc, after "fourscore and one years", whispered "peace, be with you" for the last time on Saturday, November 14, 2009, in his own way. Mr. LeBlanc was born in Boynton, Oklahoma on March 29, 1928, the son of Charles and Eyola [Nonette] LeBlanc. He grew up and attended school in Boynton, an alumni of Wheatley School. He...
Charles Ray Elston
Nov 12, 2009
Services for Mr. Elston on Saturday November 21, 2009 at 2PM in Tulsa at the All Faiths Chapel.
John Edward Turner
Nov 10, 2009
John Edward Turner was born to John Turner and Gladys Nichols on September 21, 1955. Raised in Beggs, Oklahoma, he received his education in Beggs, graduating with the class of 1974. On November 10, 1955, John went to rest peacefully at his home. His parents preceded him in death. Remaining to cherish his precious memories: a son, Marcellus Turner, Tulsa,...
