Earl James Thierry
Dec 15, 2007
On June 22, 1914, a bouncing boy was born to Antonio and Lawrence Thierry near Hoffman, Oklahoma. Earl was one of nine children. His mother, father, first wife of nearly fifty years, Emily, step daughter, one brother and two sisters preceded him in death. He was christened a Catholic at a very early age and remained a devout Roman Catholic...
Gina Leigh Bigelow
Dec 13, 2007
Gina Leigh Bigelow, a loving wife, devoted mother and faithful friend, after 45 seasons, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 from Dallas, Texas. Gina was born in California but moved to Oklahoma shortly after her birth. She graduated from Muskogee High School with the Class of 1980 and studied at the Vo-Tech. Gina attended the...
Maggie Lee Graham-Simmons
Dec 12, 2007
On January 3, 1940, Harold and Ora Lee Graham had a special reason to celebrate, the birth of their baby daughter whom they named Maggie Lee Graham. Maggie received her education in Fort Gibson schools and later continued her education in Muskogee at Manual Training High School. She became a member of the Old Agency Baptist Church, where she remained...
Mary Lou Parks
Dec 10, 2007
A a set of twins were born to the late John and Flossie [White] Threat on April 18, 1928 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. One of them was named Mary Lou. She attended Jerusalem School and later, graduated from Historic Manual Training High School with the proud Class of 1947. At an early age, she confessed a hope in Christ and was...
Madeline Jones
Dec 10, 2007
Mrs. Madeline Jones, age 68 and a resident of Okmulgee, passed from this life on Monday evening, December 10, 2007 in Tulsa. On October 8, 1939 God blessed Nicholas and Eartha LeBlanc-Syas with their second daughter whom they named Madeline. The family resided in Pumpkin Center before moving to the Okmulgee area where Madeline attended Okmulgee Public Schools. She spent...
Earline Malinda Richardson
Dec 7, 2007
On August 20, 1923, in Coweta, Oklahoma, a baby girl was born. Her name, Earline Malinda Pierson. Born into a Christian family, it was clear for Earline to establish a personal relationship with God and accept Christ as her personal Savior. She did just that at an early age and united with Jackson Grove Baptist Church in Coweta. In 1946,...
Anita Shores
Dec 6, 2007
On July 2, 1948, a beautiful baby girl was born to Annie Ruth Cole Smith and the late Bennie Jack Smith, Sr., in Eufaula, Oklahoma. She was given the name Anita Smith. Anita was christened as a baby at Jackson Chapel C.M.E. Church in Eufaula. Then, at an early age, she joined Jackson Chapel on her own. After moving to...
Donald O. Tyler, Ii
Dec 4, 2007
Elder Donald O'Neil Tyler, II was born to Donald O'Neil Tyler, Sr and Marcia A. Tyler on March 23, 1976. Elder Donald O'Neil Tyler, II was a devoted father, husband and son to his family. His family meant the world to him, and he tried to be at every activity they were involved in. Growing up in church he showed...
Everett Lawrence Freeman
Dec 4, 2007
On February 19, 1917, God blessed Boyd and Marinda Freeman with the second of their four children, a son whom they named Everett Lawrence. His family resided East of Checotah, OK until 1926 when they moved to Muskogee and united with Macedonia Baptist Church. He attended Langston Elementary School and graduated from Manual Training High School in 1937. In 1940,...
Rachel Marie Sheppard
Dec 3, 2007
Rachel Marie Sheppard was born inMuskogee on Jan. 20, 1941, to Rentie Rennie and Bessie Vernon Canard. In September of 1956, she married Claude Sheppard, Jr., and together, they had 3 children. She worked as a glass inspector for Corning Glass for 17 years and was preceded in death by her parents, 5 sisters and 4 brothers. She leaves behind;...
Corinzo Ben Smith
Dec 3, 2007
To Everything there is a season, a time to be born....Ecclesiastes 3:1 Corinzo was born in Vian, Oklahoma on March 6, 1923, where his mother, Callie Smith lived with her parents, Ben and Elbie Smith. He professed faith in Christ at an early age, was baptized and united with the First Baptist Church in Vian. Serving his Country... Corenzo enlisted...
Othella Marie Dennis
Dec 1, 2007
On December 1, 1924 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a beautiful baby girl was born to James and Ellen Jackson. They named their bundle of joy, Othella. She was the 4th of 6 children born to this union. Othella attended Booker T. Washington High School and graduated with the class of 1942. She met her husband, Paul Dennis in 1955 and remained...
Wilma Cris Massey
Nov 29, 2007
Wilma Cris was delivered to Benny and Mary Francis Brown in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on September 1, 2948. Affectionately referred to as "Huck," she grew up in Okmulgee and attended Dunbar. She would go on to meet and marry Thessly Massey. To this union, 2 children, Tyrone and Mallory were born. She spent most of her years employed with Eidetik. Wilma...
Eilene Gonzales
Nov 29, 2007
On December 11, 1960, Vincent R. and Cecilia P. [Pena] Gonzales celebrated the birth of a precious baby girl in El Paso, Texas. They named their new daughter Eilene. Better known to her family as "Macha", Eilene grew up in West Texas before relocating to California. She spent time in California before moving to Oklahoma. She was a fun-loving, socialite...
Lee Arthur Anderson
Nov 26, 2007
Lee "L.A." Anderson traveled from labour to refreshment on November 26, 2007 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Services for Mr. Anderson will be Friday November 30, 2007 at 11AM at Galilee Baptist Church. Friends may visit him as he peacefully rests at the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors All Faiths Chapel on Thursday November 29, 2007 from 12Noon to 7pm.
Elder Ralph Bagby
Nov 25, 2007
God smiled on Sam and his wife Ida (Ingram) Bagby when they gave birth to their seventh child, Ralph Bagby on March 28, 1930. Ralph was born, raised as well as attended Douglas School in Preston, Oklahoma. He confessed a hope in Jesus Christ at an early age and was a member of the Jerusalem Baptist Church. He fell in...
Keren Jacke-Nicole Deighan
Nov 24, 2007
Ms. Keren Jacke-Nicole Deighan, age 31 and a resident of Muskogee, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2007 in Tulsa. Funeral services will be on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. in the Ben Franklin Science Academy Auditorium. Visitation will be on Friday from 12 Noon to 6 PM at the funeral home.
Caleb Deighan
Nov 23, 2007
Caleb Deighan, age 5 and a resident of Muskogee, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2007 in Muskogee. Caleb attended Kindergarden at Pershing Elementary School. Funeral services will be on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. in the Ben Franklin Science Academy Auditorium. Visitation will be on Friday from 12 Noon to 6 PM at the funeral home.
James Harold Duncan
Nov 22, 2007
In Detroit, Texas, Walter Duncan and Erma Lee McQueen became the proud parents of a precious baby boy on December 28, 1935. They named their son James Harold Duncan. Better known to family and friends as "Leroy McGilla Cuttie," Harold accepted Christ into his life at an early age. He attended school at Douglas Elementary and graduated from Manual Training...
Godfrey Lynn Cole
Nov 20, 2007
On April 14, 1959, in Valdosta, Georgia, a bundle of joy was delivered to Dorothy Balloon and Alfred Cole. It was a bouncing baby boy. They named him Godfrey Lynn. Godfrey grew up in Enid, Oklahoma culminating with his graduation from Enid High School. Mr. Cole would continue his education on to Northwestern College, and Oklahoma City Community College where...
