Beatrice M. Wells
Jan 6, 2009
On the 25th day of February of 1928, in the community of Choska Bottom in Oklahoma, a baby girl was born to Hosie and Pearlie Martin. She was named Beatrice and was the first of two lovely daughters. The family eventually moved from Choska to Red Bird, where Beatrice received her formal education at Miller Washington School. Due to the...
Martha Roberson Richard
Jan 4, 2009
On January 23, 1947, the oldest girl of 13 children, Martha Roberson, was born to Margie [Syas] and Willie Roberson. Martha attended Okmulgee Public School, graduating from Historic Dunbar High School. After graduation, she met the love of her life, Herman Richard. Their union was blessed with 2 children. She loved her children and did all she could for them,...
Lee Roy Titsworth
Dec 29, 2008
In Muskogee, Oklahoma, a baby boy was born from the union of Leroy and Onovella [Lee] Titsworth on May 13, 1945. They named him Lee Roy. At an early age, he accepted Christ and attended Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Affectionately referred to by "Bum" from family and friends, after reaching adulthood, Lee Roy began working for the City of...
Louie Darnell Reynolds
Dec 29, 2008
Mr. Louie Darnell Reynolds, age 55 and a resident of Redbird, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2008 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Final Hour will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the First Baptist Church of Redbird. Reverend William T. Janey, Pastor, will officiate. You may visit "Donnie", as he slumbers at the funeral home in...
Percival Cooksey Burr
Dec 28, 2008
Percival Cooksey Burr was born to Richard and Mary Frances Burr in Wagoner County, Oklahoma on April 5, 1920. At an early age, the family moved to Claremore, Oklahoma. After a few years, the family then settled in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Percival attended Dunbar Elementary School and Manual Training High School. In 1942, during his senior year of high school, he...
James Earl Mayfield, Sr.
Dec 26, 2008
James Earl Mayfield, Sr., after 55 seasons, surrendered his soul on Friday, December 26, 2008 from Okmulgee. He was the12th child born from the union of Henry and Eva Mayfield on March 3, 1953 near Bald Hill, in Okmulgee County. James accepted Christ at an early age, uniting with the Morris Chapel Baptist Church, which is now Harris Chapel Baptist...
Betty Jean Dan
Dec 22, 2008
It all began in the community of Pierce, Oklahoma, when on May 21, 1942, a baby girl arrived from the loving union of Green and Lottie [Brunson] Palmer. They named her Betty Jean and she was the seventh of eight children in this family. Betty Jean attended school in the Pierce area, where she attended Warrior Elementary school and graduated...
Marjorie Davis
Dec 20, 2008
Mrs. Marjorie Lonzetta [Whittaker] Davis, in her 73rd season, took her eternal walk into Heaven on Saturday, December 20, 2008 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born in Okmulgee, the daughter of Lon and Mary [Reagan] Whittaker on July 31, 1935. She grew up in Okmulgee and attended school here, graduating from Dunbar High School with the Class of 1953. She...
Donna Marie Baker
Dec 19, 2008
Ms. Donna Marie Baker, in her 47th year, dozed from life to peace on Friday, December 19, 2008 in Muskogee. The Service of Remembrance will be on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Booker T. Washington Cemetery in Muskogee. You may visit Donna, as she slumbers in peaceful...
Eva Mae Hill
Dec 18, 2008
On December 6, 1943, a baby girl was born to Gladys and Thomas Turner and they named her Eva Mae. She was the second of six children in this family. Eva was born and raised in Clarksville, Oklahoma. At a young age, she confessed a hope in Christ and later in life, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she attended...
William Leroy Hammon
Dec 14, 2008
Mr. William "Leroy" Hammon, age 52 and a resident of Okmulgee, passed from this life on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Better known as "Leroy" to family and friends, Mr. Hammon was born in Okmulgee on January 5, 1956, the son of Herman and Will Ella [Woods] Hammon. He was a lifelong resident of Okmulgee, graduating from Okmulgee High School with...
Ruby Mae Simmons
Dec 11, 2008
Mrs. Ruby Mae Simmons, after 75 seasons, "left with Angels, to thine place of rest" on Thursday, late afternoon, December 11, 2008 from Muskogee Regional Medical Center. She was born in the Blackjack community of Taft, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hubert and Modest [Buggs] Simmons. She grew up and attended school in Taft, in Moton Public Schools. She was a...
Norma Jean Robinson
Dec 4, 2008
"My Story" I came into the world January 13, 1940 to Bessie and Rev. Casmere Thomas. I was not only a precious gift but very special to them. I was welcome by my siblings, Velma and Doris; Frances followed me. I joined True Vine Baptist Church at an early age in Nuyaka, Oklahoma. We were expected to be baptized and...
Jaymee Kyle Brewer
Dec 4, 2008
Mr. Jaymee Kyle Brewer, made his transition from earth to everlasting on Thursday, December 4, 2008 after 21 years. On March 23, 1987, a beautiful baby boy was born to Tonisha and Terry Vaughn, whom they named Jaymee Kyle. At an early age, he united with the Loving Mount Calvary Baptist Church, under the pastorage of the late Dr. J....
Herman Herbert Zanders
Dec 3, 2008
After "four-score" years, Herman Herbert Zanders made his transition peacefully from life to eternity on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from Claremore Veterans Center, Claremore, Oklahoma. Mr. Zanders was born on September 30, 1928 from the proud parents, Percy and Mittie Zanders. He attended school in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served his...
Fred Reagan, Jr.
Dec 3, 2008
Mr. Fred Reagan, Jr., age 76 and a resident of Kansas City, MO, went to be with our Lord on Dec. 4, 2008 after a lengthy illness. A beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather, he was born in Okmulgee, OK on Dec. 23, 1931. He was a lifelong member of the Constructiona nd General Laborers Local 264, becoming a member in...
Linda Diane Lester
Dec 3, 2008
Ms. Linda Diane Lester, in her 61st year, left earth for heaven on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from Muskogee. Linda was born in Wuiet Dell, West Virginia on August 1, 1947, the daughter of Boyd Ray and Mildred Louise Kight. She grew up there and attended Roosevelt Wilson High School. She spent time in West Virginia and in St. Louis,...
Larry Darnell Golden
Nov 29, 2008
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a bouncing, baby boy arrived on September 13, 1987 from the union of Debbie and Larry Golden. He was affectionately called "Twettie Bird" at birth, but later called "J. R." At an early age, he was baptized and attended Vision of Hope Church in Redbird, Oklahoma. J.R. received his education in the Porter Public Schools, where he...
Durrell Wright
Nov 26, 2008
Mr. Durrell Wright, after 46 seasons, surrendered his soul on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 from Muskogee. The final hour will be on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 2:30 PM in the New Hope Baptist Church, Oktaha, Oklahoma. Reverend Leonard Lang, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. in the Kechi Cemetery, Kechi Kansas.
