Lula Edwards
Nov 13, 2005
Mrs. Lula Edwards, after blessing us for 89 years, found sweet rest with the Master on Sunday morning, November 13, 2005. The 5th of 10 children born from the loving union of Ollie and Mary Hudson arrived on June 18, 1916 in Purcell, Oklahoma. She grew up with her siblings in Purcell, where she worshipped at the United First Baptist...
Barbara Marie Teague
Nov 13, 2005
On a beautiful spring day in Eufaula, Oklahoma, a darling baby girl was born on April 16, 1940 from the loving union of Leroy Thomas, Sr. and Alberta [Glazier] Thomas. She was the sixth of seven children and was named Barbara Marie. Affectionately known as "Bobbye" to her family and friends, and of course "Ganny" to all of her grandchildren...
Theressa Ella Calhoun
Nov 12, 2005
Mrs. Theressa Ella Calhoun, after 92 years, fell asleep with Jesus on November 12, 2005 from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Mrs. Calhoun was born August 22, 1913 in Muskogee, the daughter of Isreal and Ida [Dean] Lyons. She was a domestic engineer and is survived by her son, Thomas Charles Lyday of Muskogee. A Graveside ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November...
Garry Delane Simpson, Sr.
Nov 10, 2005
Mr. Garry D. Simpson, Sr., after 42 years, made his transition to eternity on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005 from Muskogee. Garry Delane Simpson, Sr., was born in Oklahoma City, OK on Dec. 10, 1962, the son of Fred Sutton and Viola [Brown] Simpson. Garry received his education in the Muskogee Public Schools and Carter G. Woodson High School in Tullahassee,...
Mary Ann Jewell
Oct 31, 2005
The book of life on Mary Ann Jewell was opened on September 28, 1951 in Malvern, Arkansas. Mary Ann was the daughter of William Allen Haynes, Sr., and Edna [Bailey] Haynes. She grew up in Muskogee and attended school here. She met Sherman Jewell at the old Roxy Theater one day and after courtship, they were married on November 4,...
Carlton Eugene Riggins
Oct 31, 2005
Carlton Eugene Riggins, in his 64th year, surrendered his soul on Monday, October 31, 2005 from Saint John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Leon Martin Nevitt, Jr.
Oct 28, 2005
Mr. Leon Martin Nevitt, Jr., after 61 years, made his transition on Friday, October 28, 2005 from Muskogee. Leon was born in Merkel, Texas on June 30, 1944, the son of Leon M.and Mary Jodie [Bicknell] Nevitt, Sr. He attended school in Texas before moving to Oklahoma in 1964. Mr. Nevitt was of the Catholic Faith and worked for Corning...
John Turner, Jr.
Oct 25, 2005
Mr. John Turner, Jr., in his 72nd year, left this life on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 from Okmulgee Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Estelle Phillips
Oct 21, 2005
Mrs. Estella Phillips, a resident of Bethany, Oklahoma, formerly of Muskogee, surrendered her soul in Bethany on Friday, October 21, 2005. The final tribute will be on Friday, October 28, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary of the Saint Mark Baptist Church in Muskogee. The Pastor, Reverend Anthony L. Scott, Sr., will officiate. The Christian committal will follow in...
Debra A. Ross
Oct 12, 2005
Line worker @ TPS parents Mary J. Hankins & Marion Ross Ms. Debra A. Ross, after 49 years, made her transition to Eternity on October, 12, 2005 from Saint John Medical Center in Tulsa. Born on December 3 1955, she was the daughter of Marion Ross and Mary J. Hankins. Debra worked as a line worker for Tulsa Public Schools....
Dr. Robert Juan Johnson
Oct 4, 2005
In the summer of 1968, Floyd and Juanita Johnson, Sr., celebrated the arrival of a new son on July 15, at 7:15 P.M. The last of four children blessed to this union, a bouncing baby boy, was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and given the name Robert Juan Johnson. Better known to family and friends as "Robbie", he grew up...
Willie "Big Daddy" Powell
Oct 1, 2005
Mr. Willie "Big Daddy" Powell, after 86 years, went from Labor to Refreshment on Saturday, October 1, 2005 from Eastgate Village Nursing Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Mr. Powell was born in Boynton, Oklahoma on February 7, 1919 and spent many years in California, where he operated East Palo Alto Concrete Company. He returned to Oklahoma in later years to enjoy...
Carlena Annette Ankrah
Oct 1, 2005
Mrs. Carlena Annett Ankrah, in her 44th year, surrendered to the will of the Master on Saturday, October 1, 2005 from Saint Francis Hosptial in Tulsa. Carlena was a Bank Processing Supervisor for Arvest Bank in Tulsa. The Tribute will be on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at World One for Christ Family Life Center, East 36th Street...
Jennie V. Johnson
Sep 29, 2005
Mrs. Jennie V. Johnson, in her 74th year, transitioned from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Eternity on September 29, 2005. Mrs. Johnson was born in Keithville, Louisiana. She spent several years in California, where she worked at USC Medical Center as a Clerical Secretary. The final hour with Mrs. Johnson will be on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. in the...
Gladys Louise Jenkins
Sep 28, 2005
Mrs. Gladys Louise Jenkins, after 4 Score Years, was called to Glory on September 28, 2005 from Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mrs. Jenkins was an elementary teacher at Emerson Elementary School in Tulsa for many years. The Final Hour with Mrs. Jenkins will be on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary of the Paradise...
Willie Lee Bryant, Sr.
Sep 25, 2005
Mr. Willie Lee Bryant, Sr., left this life from Houston, Texas while convalescing in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Mr. Bryant was born in Bryan, Texas but spent most of his life in Oklahoma. He attended schools in Oklahoma City and later Beggs, Oklahoma, completing his education at Wheatley School in Beggs. He then served his country...
Willie Lee Bryant, Sr.
Sep 25, 2005
Mr. Willie Lee Bryant, Sr., left this life from Houston, Texas while convalescing in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Mr. Bryant was born in Bryan, Texas but spent most of his life in Oklahoma. He attended schools in Oklahoma City and later Beggs, Oklahoma, completing his education at Wheatley School in Beggs. He then served his country...
Marva Shirley Dupree
Sep 12, 2005
Marva Shirley [Whaley]Dupree, after 68 years, surrendered to the will of the Master on Monday, September 12, 2005 from Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. She was born on February 21, 1937 in Anadarko, Oklahoma, the daughter of Bernie Whaley and Etta Marie Washington. She grew up and attended school in Muskogee, where she graduated from Historic Manual Training High School...
Reverend J. L. Potter
Sep 6, 2005
The Reverend J. L. Potter, Pastor Emeritus of New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma, transferred his membership to "Church Triumphant" on Tuesday morning, September 6, 2005 in his 91st year. Pastor Potter was born in Fort Worth, Texas but grew up in Summit, Oklahoma with his family. He attended DuBois School in Summit and Manual Training High School in...
Marvin Earnest Thomas
Sep 2, 2005
Earnest Thomas, in his 58th year, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, September 2, 2005, where he will re-unite with other family member who preceded him in death. He accepted Christ into his life at a young age and was a member of Christ of the World Church. "Earnie" as he was affectionately referred to...
