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Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Sheila Lenora Jolly

Sheila Lenora Jolly

Sep 19, 2009

Ms. Sheila Jolly, after 49 seasons, transitioned from life to everlasting on Saturday morning, September 19, 2009 from Muskogee, Oklahoma. On October 2, 1959, William and Clarece [Ledbetter] Jolly were blessed with a viable, baby girl, whom they named Sheila Lenora. She was the baby girl in a family of four sisters and four brothers. Sheila received her education in...

Pearlie Mae Patillar

Pearlie Mae Patillar

Sep 16, 2009

Reflections On September 2nd, 1925, in Fame, Oklahoma, a beautiful baby girl was born to Sam and Pearl Hooks. They named their bundle of joy Pearlie Mae. Pearlie and her family later moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma. There she accepted Christ at an early age and united with Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Thomas McFrazier, where she remained...

Betty Lou Littlejohn

Betty Lou Littlejohn

Sep 16, 2009

Betty Lou Hammon Littlejohn was born May 31, 1947 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Martin Hammon, Jr. and Ollie Watkins. She married Mr. Christopher Littlejohn. Mrs. Littlejohn accepted the truth and was baptized on February 16, 2008. Mrs. Littlejohn went to rest on September 16, 2009. Her father and 5 siblings preceded her in death. Remaining to cherish her memory is...

Kevin Eugen Bell

Kevin Eugen Bell

Sep 14, 2009

Services for Mr. Bell will be Saturday September 26, 2009 at 10AM inside the All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa. Visitation will be Friday 12Noon to 7PM.

Marcie Lee Wilson

Marcie Lee Wilson

Sep 13, 2009

Mrs. Marcie Lee Wilson, age 90, a resident of Reno, Nevada, formerly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on September 13, 2009. Funeral services will be on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Paradise Baptist Church in Tulsa. You may visit Mrs. Wilson on Sunday from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Claude Sheppard, Iii

Claude Sheppard, Iii

Sep 13, 2009

Mr. Claude Sheppard, III, a resident of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, surrendered his soul on Sunday evening, September 13, 2009 from Muskogee Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fort Gibson on December 18, 1959, the son of Claude Sheppard, Jr., and Rachel Marie Conard Sheppard. Claude grew up and attended school in Fort Gibson. Mr. sheppard worked as a laborer,...

Thomas J. Green, Jr

Thomas J. Green, Jr

Sep 11, 2009

Services for Mr. Green will be Saturday September 19, 2009 at 11AM at Shiloh Baptist Church in Tulsa. Visitation will be Friday from 12Noon to 7PM.

Estella Carolyn Garrett

Estella Carolyn Garrett

Sep 7, 2009

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under Heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time To Be Born Estella Carolyn Garrett was born May 12, 1918 to the late Spencer Blankenship and the late Gertha Mae Williams Blankenship in Hendrix, Oklahoma A Time To Serve Estella was baptized at an early age and united with the Church...

Julia A. [Tidmore] Donelson

Julia A. [Tidmore] Donelson

Sep 7, 2009

Julia A. [Tidmore] Donelson, after 56 years, "fell asleep, in Jesus" on Monday morning, September 7, 2009 from Ft. Gibson. Born Julia Ann Tidmore, she was the precious baby girl born to the late William B. and Wanda Lee [Neal] Tidmore in Muskogee on April 26, 1953. A lifelong resident of the city, Julia attended Muskogee Public Schools, where she...

Eugene Rice

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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