Dorothy Loretta Teague
Jan 5, 2006
Mrs. Dorothy Loretta Teague, in her 58th year, peacefully made her transition from earth to Heaven, surrounded by her loving family at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday evening, January 5, 2006. Dorothy was born from the loving union of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Simpson in Muskogee, Oklahoma on February 20, 1947. She was the third of ten...
Larry Stephens, Sr.
Jan 2, 2006
It all began on May 11, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, when a son was born to Bobbie Steward and Mose Stephens. This baby boy was named Larry. Larry attended school in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. After graduating form High School, Larry enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as an Engineman for 2 years. He attended Flipper Chapel AME...
Larry Stephens, Sr.
Jan 2, 2006
Larry Stephens, Sr., was born on May 11, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bobbie Steeward and Mose Stephens. Larry attended school in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. After graduating from Sapulpa High, Larry enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as an Engineman for 2 years. He attended Flipper Chapel AME Church and as a teen, became Assistant...
Armelia Nave
Dec 31, 2005
Ms. Armelia Nave, in her 85th year, went to be with the Lord on the last day of 2005, from Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Muskogee. Final arrangements are pending at the Muskogee chapel.
Eddie James Vann
Dec 29, 2005
On July 5, 1955, Eddie James Vann, Sr., was born to the late Floyd Vann, Jr., and Havanah Vann. He was the sixth of thirteen children. Eddie was born at home, in Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma. At the age of 17, he was baptized by Reverend Loney at the Four Mile Branch Church, east of Ft. Gibson, where he was later...
Oliver "Chico" Wallace, Sr.
Dec 28, 2005
Mr. Oliver Wallace, Sr., dozed into eternity on December 28, 2005 from the Veterans Administration Regional Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Better known as "Chico" to family and friends, Mr. Wallace was a devoted Husband and Father. he was born in Redland, Oklahoma on December 22, 1917, the son of Frank and Girthina [Bills] Wallace. He attended the Redland School...
Versia F. Harris
Dec 27, 2005
Versia Harris was born on August 24,1920 in Nuyaka, Oklahoma, from the union of Reverend Joseph M. and Matilda [Green] Shepard, who both preceded her in death. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, and was baptized. She joined the St. Luke Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Reverend U. J. Wimbush....
Versia F. Harris
Dec 27, 2005
Versia Harris was born on August 24, 1920 in Nuyaka, Oklahoma from the loving union of Reverend Joseph M. and Matilda [Green] Shepard. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized. She joined the Saint Luke Baptist Church nder the pastorage of the late Reverend U. J. Wimbush. Versia married Thomas Harris...
Robert "Hercules" Scott, Jr.
Dec 21, 2005
On January 1, 1943, in Boynton, Oklahoma, a bouncing, baby boy was born to Robert and Cordia Scott. They named him Robert Scott, Jr. Robert was raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where he accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Canaan Baptist Church. He attended Muskogee Public Schools and excelled in commercial cooking. As a young man, he...
Clemmie Murray
Dec 17, 2005
Mr. Clemmie Murray, age 54 and a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2005 in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Muskogee. Mr. Murray was born in Harris, Oklahoma and was a maintenance technician for Kohl's Department Store. The final hour for Mr. Murray will be on Friday, December 23, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. at the...
Kathryn M. Hill
Dec 13, 2005
Kathryn M. Hill, after blessing us for 85 years, fell asleep with Jesus on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005 in Muskogee. Her time began on Nov. 27, 1920 in Wagoner. She was born from the loving union of Earnest and Lutishia Wright and grew up a loving, happy child. She attended Lincoln School in Wagoner and joined the First Baptist Church...
Elgie Jones
Dec 13, 2005
In Allen, Texas, Jessie and Lillie Mae [Henderson] Jones celebrated the birth of a bouncing, baby boy on April 28, 1949. They named him Elgie Lee. Elgie grew up with his family in Texas, where he attended McKinney Public Schools. After the family moved to Muskogee, he attended Muskogee Public Schools until he enrolled in Sapulpa School for the Deaf...
Portia Tompkins
Dec 10, 2005
Mrs. Portia Tompkins, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, December 10, 2005, while surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at the North Peoria Avenue Church of Christ in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Visitation will be on Friday from 10 AM until 8 PM...
George W Reynolds
Dec 5, 2005
The story of George Wesley Reynolds, Jr., began in Red Bird, Oklahoma, on July 19, 1919 as the son of Ophelia and G. W. Reynolds, Sr. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age at the First Baptist Church in Red Bird. At the age of 19, he married the love of his life, A pure vision of...
Bessie Goff
Nov 24, 2005
Mrs. Bessie Goff, in her 66th season, surrendered to the Master on Thanksgiving morning, in Tulsa. Services are pending at this time.
Otelia Garrett
Nov 21, 2005
Otelia Charles Garrett was born on March 27, 1921 in Boynton, Oklahoma from the union of John and Minnie [Powell] Charles. She was the eighth child of fourteen children born from this union. Otelia attended Sugar Creek Elementary School and later the Moton High School in Taft. Later in life, she met and married Luther Garrett and their union produced...
Lee Esther Esther Green
Nov 21, 2005
A blessing in the form of a viable, baby girl arrived on February 6, 1943 to Hazel Lee [McNeely] Gren and John Henry Green, Sr. This beautiful baby girl was given the name Lee Esther. Lee Esther grew up in Muskogee, where she received her education, culminating with graduation from Historic Manual Training High School with the Class of 1962....
Charlesetta Jackson
Nov 20, 2005
Charlesetta Jackson began her journey on October 19, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the oldest girl born to Charlie and Charlene Jackson and was affectionately called "Sister" by her siblings. She was a graduate of the acclaimed Booker T. Washington High School, Class of 1962. She also attended technical school before beginning her career in customer service with Patton...
John "John-John" Rodney Garrett
Nov 18, 2005
Mr. John Rodney Garrett, in his 37 year, left this life on November 18, 2005 from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Services are scheduled for Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. in the Taft Resource Center. Reverend Anthony Wooden, Pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Taft City Cemetery. You may visit "John-John", as he slumbers...
Wanda Kay Simmons
Nov 17, 2005
Wanda Kay Simmons, in her 55th season, surrendered her soul on November 17, 2005 from her home in Muskogee. She was born in Oklahoma City on May 20, 1950, the duagher of Ruby Simmons. She was the first of four siblings. She began her Christian journey being baptized at Flipper Chapel AME Church in Taft, Oklahoma, under the Pastorship of...
