Obituaries

Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Margie F. Brice

Margie F. Brice

Jun 1, 2006

Ms. Margie F. Brice, in her 55th year, took wings to Glory on June 1, 2006 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Graveside ceremony will be on Friday, June 9, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in Green Acres Memorial Gardens. You may visit Margie on Thursday from 12 Noon to 5 PM at the funeral home in Tulsa.

Elsie Louise Thomas

Elsie Louise Thomas

May 28, 2006

Elsie Louise Thomas was born on March 2, 1921 in Celeste, Texas, the daughter of Austin and Carrie Woosley. The family moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma when she was at a young age. Elsie attended the Muskogee School System and graduated from Manual Training High School. In December of 1942, she married Claude W. Thomas and the family grew with four...

Elwood C. Payne

Elwood C. Payne

May 27, 2006

Elder Elwood C. Payne, in his 64th year, traveled that Highway called Holiness on Saturday morning, May 27, 2006 from Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The tribute will be on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Greater Grace Apostolic Temple, 1010 E. 56th Street North in Tulsa. Elder E.C. (Woody) Payne was born in Pennsylvania on December 4, 1941 to the...

Raymond Alexander

Raymond Alexander

May 27, 2006

On March 30, 1989, a beautiful, baby boy was born to Erica Ann Alexander in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was named Raymond Alexander. He enjoyed several different hobbies, but music and singing was his favorite, along with theatrical art. His favorite movie was Grease. Raymond was the oldest of thirteen grandchildren. On Saturday morning, May 27, 2006, Raymond Alexander, after 17...

Phillip L. Cowan

Phillip L. Cowan

May 26, 2006

It all began in Beggs, Oklahoma, when the sixth of eleven children from the loving union of Phil and Estella [Henry] Cowan arrived on March 19, 1931. He was named Phillip L. Cowan. Raised and educated in Wagoner County, Phillip was blessed with a loving and strong family, founded on spiritual values to live his life. His brothers and sisters...

Nathan Alexander

Nathan Alexander

May 22, 2006

A loving father, confidant and friend, Nathaniel Alexander, Sr., was born in Eufaula, Oklahoma, the son of Lottie Clark and Angus Alexander on March 19, 1914. At an early age, he moved to Muskogee with his family, where he attended Rayfield Baptist Church. Mr. Alexander took up the trade of Professional Plumber and in 1945, he founded and established Alexander...

Stanley Jerome Gross

Stanley Jerome Gross

May 21, 2006

One gorgeous spring day, Earl and Cecil Marie Gross had reason to celebrate. They were blessed on that day, the 5th Day of April in 1962, with a joyful, bouncing baby boy. They decided on the name of Stanley Jerome. Stanley grew up in Muskogee and attended Muskogee Public Schools, where he loved to play football. While in High School,...

Katherine Montgomery Gaines

Katherine Montgomery Gaines

May 20, 2006

Katherine Gaines, affectionately referred to as "Miss Kat," joined her fellow Angels in the early morning hour of Saturday, May 20, 2006 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Miss Kat" was born on November 22, 1914 from the loving union of Wade and Ella Austin in Keystone, Oklahoma. She received her formal education at Begum School. As a young girl, her early childhood...

Barbara Ann Derrick - Brown

Barbara Ann Derrick - Brown

May 18, 2006

Mrs. Barbara Ann Brown, in her 57th year, peacefully stole away from earth to heaven on Thursday evening, May 18, 2006. She was born in Providence Hospital in Muskogee on August 31, 1948, the beautiful daughter of Atchielee and Anna Mae Derrick, Sr. She began her education in Summit and Oktaha before graduation from Historic Manual Training High School with...

Ellis Walker

Ellis Walker

May 18, 2006

Mr. Ellis Walker, Sr., in his 99th Season, surrendered his Soul on May 18, 2006 from Muskogee. Mr. Walker was born in Porter, OK on May 25, 1906, the son of Dave and Edmonia Walker. Lamenting his passing; a loving wife, Carrie Walker; 7 children, Carletha hunt, Cleveland, OH, Lillie Hunt-Wright [James], Atlanta, GA, W.C. [Carol], Porter, OK, Betty Walker-Morrison,...

Homer L. Johnson

Homer L. Johnson

May 14, 2006

Mr. Homer L. Johnson, age 74 and a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, left this life on Sunday, May 14, 2006 from Hillcrest Specialty Hospital at Tulsa Regional Medical Center in Tulsa. Funeral services will be on Friday, May 19, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Full Gospel Baptist Church in Tulsa. Burial will follow in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Visitation will be on...

Kenneth Teague, Sr.

Kenneth Teague, Sr.

May 14, 2006

Mr. Kenneth Teague, Sr., age 59 and a resident of Tulsa, left for Glory on Sunday, May 14, 2006 from St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in Timothy Baptist Church, 5530 West Okmulgee Avenue. Visitation will be on Friday from 12 Noon until 7 PM at the funeral home...

Elaine Schoats

Elaine Schoats

May 13, 2006

Mrs. Elaine Schoats, beloved wife of Vernell Schoats of Tulsa, Oklahoma, left this life for a life eternal on Saturday morning, May 13, 2006 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be on Friday, May 19, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church, corner of Virgin Street and Utica Avenue. Burial will follow in the Booker T....

Ann Lois Brock

Ann Lois Brock

May 13, 2006

Ann "Lois" Brock, a Muskogee resident since 1996, passed from this life on Saturday May 13, 2006 and joined her sister with whom she lived Azell Smith ,who died on May 4th, in their heavenly home. Ann Lois was born May 22, 1927 to Andrew and Alberta Williams in Idabel, Oklahoma. She began her schooling there and completed the final...

Elmer Chaplin

Elmer Chaplin

May 12, 2006

Mr. Elmer Chaplin, age 70 and a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Boynton, Oklahoma, transitioned to Eternity on Friday evening, May 12, 2006 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The funeral services will be on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the Wheatley Community Center, Boynton, Oklahoma. Visitation will be on Friday from 12 Noon to 7 PM at the...

Romeo Bernard Wellington

Romeo Bernard Wellington

May 9, 2006

Romeo Bernard Wellington, a precious angel, blessed us on May 9, 2006. He was the infant son of Bernard Edwards and Adria Wellington. He was cremated and no public services are scheduled.

Rosie Lee Grayson

Rosie Lee Grayson

May 9, 2006

Miss Rosie Lee Grayson, better known to family and friends as "Rudy", dozed into eternity on Tuesday morning, May 9, 2006 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The tribute will be on Friday, May 12, 2006 at 11:00 A.M., at Saint Mark Baptist Church, 1020 South 2nd Street. Reverend Scott Gordon, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Sapulpa will officiate. Burial will follow...

Ruth Helen Metcalf

Ruth Helen Metcalf

May 6, 2006

A daughter was born to Johna and Helen Pope on August 24, 1943 in South Carolina. They named their baby girl Ruth Helen. Ruth attended school in Okmulgee and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa. In 1960, she married the love of her life, Emery Metcalf, Jr. At an early age, she joined the Church of God...

Marzetta Brown Wesley

Marzetta Brown Wesley

May 1, 2006

Charles A. and Luerenda [Hunter] Brown were blessed with a beautiful, smiling daughter on a gorgeous spring day. Named Marzetta, she was born in Brownsville Community, a settlement just outside of Wetumka, Oklahoma. This community was organized by her grandfather, Thomas Jefferson Brown. The family eventually moved to Okmulgee in 1920 in search of better schools. Marzetta attended Attucks and...

Alvin Osborne, Sr.

Alvin Osborne, Sr.

Apr 30, 2006

Mr. Alvin Osborne, Sr., age 57 and a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away in Tulsa on Sunday morning, April 30, 2006 in St. Francis Hospital. The service of Memory will be on Friday, May 5, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at The House of Gethsemane Church, 6709 K East 81st. Burial will follow in Rolling Oaks Cemetery in Tulsa. Visitation...

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