Chris Laron Jackson, Jr.
Jun 3, 2010
On January 5, 1992, Chris LaRon Jackson, Jr. arrived as the bundle of joy to Chris LaRon Jackson, Sr. and D'Andria Crooms-Jackson. Chris was lovingly nicknamed "Poodie." Poodie attended Tulsa Public Schools and was presently enrolled in the Tulsa Learning Academy as a Junior. Poodie enjoyed the game of football. His football career began at the North Mabee Center and...
James Cullen Davis, Jr.
Jun 2, 2010
On January 23, 1947, a blessing and a miracle was bestowed upon James C. and Marjoria Davis in Detroit, Michigan. He was given the name sake of his father, James Cullen Davis, Jr. This first born child was raised in the reverence of the Lord, received Christ and was baptized at the estimated age of seven years old. James attended...
Tollie Mae Starks
May 24, 2010
On January 24, 1944 a beautiful baby girl was born to Lucian and Herlene Reed in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They named her Tollie. Tollie was a joy to be around. Tollie attended high school at Manual Training before moving to Omaha, Nebraska in 1960, where she graduated from Tech High in 1961. Tollie was united in marriage to Jimmy Starks in...
Michael Everett Vinson, Sr.
May 20, 2010
Reflections of His Life Michael E. Vinson, Sr. "To everything there is a season, a time to be born" Ecclesiastes 3:1 On August 27, 1957, God presented a precious gift of newborn life to Erma Jean Ivery and Russell Vinson. Erma named her son Michael Everett, his namesake being that of her Great Uncle. He was born at Moton Memorial...
Harold Leon Anderson, Sr.
May 16, 2010
Harold Leon Anderson was born on July 29, 1928 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Hallard and Leontine Anderson. He was the youngest of three boys. Harold attended Muskogee Public Schools until he enlisted in the United States Army to fight for his country. Her served honorably until his discharge, at which time, he met Grace Maxine Lucas and on October 17,...
Marcus Darrell Lewis, Jr.
May 16, 2010
"Reflections of A Life" The Season began for Mr. Marcus Darrell Lewis, Jr. on November 25, 1987 in Dallas, Texas at St. John Hospital. Weighing in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces, he was a "bouncing" baby boy delivered to Leaetta Sears Lewis and Marcus Lewis, Sr. His educational journey began in Dallas, Texas. The family however, would later move to...
Ella Jo Johnson
May 11, 2010
On February 3, 1952, a beautiful baby girl, Ella Jo Johnson, was born to Earnest Johnson and Margaret Alexander in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At an early age, Ella accepted Christ into her life, where she was baptized by Reverend James McDaniel. She united with Mount Zion Baptist Church in Muskogee, where she remained a member until her death. Ella served in...
Donald Glenn Connor
May 4, 2010
Mr. Donald G. Connor, after 58 seasons, transitioned from life to everlasting on Tuesday night, May 4, 2010 from the Jack C. Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Muskogee. Mr. Connor was born in wilmington, North Carolina on February 6, 1952. He grew up there and also in Canoga Park, California before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma in the mid 1970's....
Anthony Wayne Barre, Sr.
Apr 30, 2010
"Reflections of Anthony's Life" On October 1, 1960, a precious baby boy was delivered into the hands of Leon Barre and Ola Mae McCaskill in Chicago, Illinois. His education journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, culminating with his graduation from Mason High School with the class of 1979. As an all-state athlete, he excelled in track, basketball, and football. He continued...
Donald J. Bassett
Apr 28, 2010
Mr. Donald J. Bassett, beloved husband, father and friend, surrendered his soul to Jesus on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from the Jack C. Montgomery VA Regional Medical Center. Donald was born on January 31, 1948 in Eufaula, Oklahoma, the son of the late Irene Crabtree and L. C. Bassett. He was the oldest of 2 children. He met the former...
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.
