Obituaries

Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Ellen Sims Wallace

Ellen Sims Wallace

Apr 7, 2007

Ellen Sims Wallace took off on her heavenly journey, Saturday April 7, 2007 at the age of 98. We know there is great celebration going on in heaven at this moment. She was a gentle soul and now a powerful spirit. Ellen was born in Okmulgee, OK, May 22, 1908, the daughter of John and Mollie Sims. She was born...

Floretta Jenkins

Floretta Jenkins

Apr 4, 2007

Late Wednesday night, April 4, 2007 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mrs. Floretta Jenkins answered her Master's Call Home. Services for Mrs. Jenkins will be held Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11AM at North Peoria Church of Christ. Friends may visit Mrs. Jenkins as she slumbers at the All Faith's Chapel on Friday from 12Noon to 7PM.

Carl H. Smith

Carl H. Smith

Apr 3, 2007

Mr. Carl H. Smith, beloved husband of Pauline and a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, left bound for Heaven's reward on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 from Tulsa. The final tribute will be held on Monday, April 9, 2007 at 1PM at Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Sunday at the funeral home in Tulsa from 2PM to 6PM.

Joseph D. Wesley

Joseph D. Wesley

Mar 27, 2007

Joseph Daniel Wesley was born on September 29, 1914 on the campus of Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi, from the union of Frederick and Ida Wesley. His father was supervisor of the Agricultural Production Group for the college, located about 8 miles north of Jackson. His parents met at Alcorn College in Mississippi and they stressed the importance of obtaining college...

James Calvin Berna

James Calvin Berna

Mar 23, 2007

Mr. James C. Berna, after 79 years, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2007 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Berna was a resident of Sapulpa, the loving husband of Myrtle, a father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by those who loved him. A memorial service remembering his life will take place at the Bethel Worship...

Ronald Frederick Mcgee

Ronald Frederick Mcgee

Mar 22, 2007

Mr. Ronald Frederick McGee, after 67 seasons, left this life on Thursday, March 22, 2007 from Okmulgee Memorial Hospital. Ronald McGee passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007. Ronald was a longtime resident of Okmulgee, OK, graduating from Historic Dunbar High School in 1958. After serving in the Armed Forces, and working for General Motors in Kansas City, MO, Ronald moved...

Elsuma Winford

Elsuma Winford

Mar 21, 2007

Ms. Elsuma Winford, after 69 seasons, "left with Angels to thine place of rest" on Wednesday morning, March 21, 2007 from her home in Muskogee. She was a retired Food service worker for the Oklahoma School for the blind and will be missed by all who loved her. She leaves wonderful memories with her sisters, Gloria J. Embry and Carolyn...

Robert Earl Anderson

Robert Earl Anderson

Mar 21, 2007

Robert Earl Anderson was born at home on June 20, 1966 in Tullahassee, OK., on a beautiful sunny day. He was delivered to Mayetta Chappell Anderson and Jewel See Anderson, SR., by Tullahassee's resident mid-wife, Mrs. Kimmie Wilburn. Robert is the 5th of 6 children. Robert was a effectionate and curious child and grew up under the watchful eyes of...

Albert James Petties

Albert James Petties

Mar 20, 2007

Services for Mr. Petties will be Monday, March 26, 2007 at 11 AM at St. John AME Church in Tulsa. Friends may visit Mr. Petties as he slumbers at the funeral home on Sunday from 3PM to 7PM.

Larry Darnell Robertson

Larry Darnell Robertson

Mar 20, 2007

Mr. Larry D. RObertson, age 55 and a resident of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Tulsa, left this world behind on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. Larry was born in Tulsa on September 17, 1952, the 5th child of the late Edward and Odessa [Webb] Robertson, Sr. He grew up in Tulsa and was of the Lutheran faith. He was a...

James "Rusty" Scott Johnson

James "Rusty" Scott Johnson

Mar 18, 2007

Mr. James S. "Rusty" Johnson, in his 44th year, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, March 18, 2007 from Hoffman, Oklahoma. Private services were held.

Kary Yarbrough

Kary Yarbrough

Mar 18, 2007

In 1939, Earnest and Ida Yarbrough began the new year celebrating the arrival of a new son born to their family on January 12th in Leland Mississippi. He was named Kary. Mr. Yarbrough grew into a loving man, who provided for his family through his labor as an independent contractor, possessing a variety of skills. His main purpose inlife was...

Timothy James Dixon, Sr.

Timothy James Dixon, Sr.

Mar 17, 2007

Mr. Timothy James Dixon, Sr., after 65 years, left this life for a life eternal on Saturday, March 17, 2007 from Tulsa. On March 13, 1943, a baby boy was born to the late Earnest Dixon and Helen Smith. They named their newborn boy Timothy James. His parents, and 1 daughter, Ebony Collins, and 1 son, Wendell Tyrone preceded him...

Mary "Mae" Kathryn [Delce] Johnson

Mary "Mae" Kathryn [Delce] Johnson

Mar 17, 2007

Mrs. Mary K. Johnson, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, dozed into the peaceful rest of eternal slumber on Saturday morning, March 17, 2007 from Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Haskell, Oklahoma for over 20 years. Mary K. united with the First Missionary Baptist Church of Muskogee in 1967 and served...

Velma Mae [Glass] Powell

Velma Mae [Glass] Powell

Mar 13, 2007

Mrs. Velma Mae [Glass] Powell, after nine decades and four years, surrendered to the will of the Lord on Tuesday evening, March 13, 2007 from Oklahoma City. Born in Vian, Oklahoma on November 14, 1912, she was the daughter of Austin and Eva Dolly [Crapo] Glass. Mrs. Powell was a retired educator, having taught elementary education for the Muskogee public...

Barbara Jean Brown

Barbara Jean Brown

Mar 13, 2007

Early Tuesday morning, March 13, 2007, Mrs. Barbara "Strut" Brown went Home. On August 17, 1939, a bundle of joy was delivered to Moses Johnson and Maggie Reagor. The bundle of joy was a bouncing baby girl. They named her Barbara Jean. "Strut" attended Okmulgee Public Schools. At a young yet mature age of 16, she married Mr. Leandres Brown....

Herman T. Johnson

Herman T. Johnson

Mar 12, 2007

Mr. Herman T. Johnson, age 44 and the beloved husband of Lisa, father of Terrance, Krystie and Krystal and Joshua, friend to many, left us for a life eternal on Monday, March 12, 2007 from St. John Medical Center in Tulsa. Born in Tulsa, Herman was the son of Homer and Magnolia Johnson, the 5th of 6 children born to...

Josie L. Childs

Josie L. Childs

Mar 11, 2007

On July 28, 1925, a bundle of joy was delivered to Joe Farbes and Margaret Hill. The bundle of joy was a bouncing baby girl. They named her Josie Lee. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age, and was baptized at Grace Apostolic Temple where she was a long time member. He greatest joy in life...

Ethel Mary Ann Merritt

Ethel Mary Ann Merritt

Mar 11, 2007

Mrs. Ethel Mary Ann Merritt, after 65 years, surrendered to the will of the Lord on Sunday afternoon, March 11, 2007 from Okmulgee. Better known as "Mae" or "Granny" by her loving family, Mrs. Merritt was born near Grayson, Oklahoma on April 13, 1941, the daughter of McKinley T. and Bertha [Bodry] Lewis. She attended Okmulgee Public schools and worked...

Teresa Jean Evans

Teresa Jean Evans

Mar 10, 2007

Miss Teresa Jean Evans, in her 23rd year, fell asleep in the Arms of Jesus, with her newborn son, Anthony William on Saturday morning, March 10, 2007 in Muskogee. Her time with us began on December 14, 1983 in Tahlequah, born from the union of Connie Richerson Evans and Robert Evans. Teresa grew up in Muskogee, attending Irving, Sadler and...

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