Larry J. Shipp
Jun 24, 2006
Mr. Larry J. Shipp, in his 57th season, took wings and flew into eternity on Saturday morning, June 24, 2006 from the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Muskogee. Larry was born in Taft, Oklahoma on January 21, 1949 from the loving union of Mattie Mae Jones and Emmitt Shipp. He was the first of five children. Larry was an obedient...
David S. Miller
Jun 19, 2006
Mr. David S. Miller, in his 72nd year, left for Glory on June 19, 2006 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. On October 5, 1933, the Lord blessed Chester and Blanche Miller with a son. They named him DAvid Samuel. This was the third son born to this union. David attended Boynton Public Schools and after finishing school, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma....
Charles Etta Jones
Jun 17, 2006
THE FINAL HOUR Saturday June 24, 2006 10:00 A.M. The Chapel of Peace Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. 1601 North Wood Drive Okmulgee, Oklahoma It is said when life begins, it is like an open book with blank pages. Each day we live, our deeds are recorded page by page, creating chapters unitl we close our eyes in death...
Erik Jerome Battle
Jun 14, 2006
Mr. Erik Jerome Battle, age 23 and a resident of Glendale, Arizona, formerly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on June 14, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the All Faiths Chapel of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., of Tulsa. Burial will follow in North Heights Cemetery in...
Deloyce Almetra Mackey-Majors
Jun 12, 2006
In the Winter of 1954, a baby girl was born from the union of Fayetta Parker and Arnell Mackey on the 17th day of December. She was given the name of Deloyce Almetra Mackey. Arriving in Taft, Oklahoma, it was in Taft where she received her education and upbringing. At the loss of her mother while very young, Deloyce was...
Amos R. Curry, Jr.
Jun 11, 2006
Mr. Amos R. Curry, Jr., age 67 and a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on June 11, 2006 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It all began in Oklahoma City on April 9, 1939, when the first son was born to Amos Sr. and Hattie Lee Curry. Realizing the importance of spiritual life at an early age, Amos invited Christ into his...
Julian M. Stone
Jun 10, 2006
Mrs. Julian M. Stone, age 69 and a resident of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Oklahoma, went to Heaven on June 10, 2006 from Los Angeles. Julian Maxine Ligons was born to James and Amelia Ligons on January 9, 1937 in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. After her elementary schooling in Hoffman, she graduated from Grayson High School. She took extended courses...
Lucious "Pee Wee" Belton
Jun 10, 2006
In a small community in Okmulgee County called Olympia Settlement, a baby boy was born from the union of Lucious and Ila [Perkins] Belton, Sr. on September 18, 1922. The youngest of four children, he was named Lucious Belton. Better known as "Pee Wee" to all who knew him, Lucious grew up in Olympia. Later, the family moved to Okmulgee,...
Sylvester L. Hunter
Jun 7, 2006
Sylvester L. and Imogene Hunter, Sr., celebrated the birth of their 2nd of 4 sons in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 22, 1963. He was named Sylvester Lawrence Hunter, Jr. Sylvester attended Holy Family Catholic School, Carver Middle School and graduated from Thomas Edison High School in 1981. After graduation, he began his career with Boeing Aircraft in September of 1981,...
Maude L. Peacox-Collins
Jun 7, 2006
Mrs. Maude L. Peacox-Collins, in her 97th year, stepped into Eternity on June 7, 2006 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral servies will be held on Monday, June 12, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. in the First Baptist Church, North Tulsa at 1414 North Greenwood Avenue. Burial will follow in Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Sunday from 12 Noon to...
Arlanda Carr
Jun 6, 2006
Mr. Arlanda Carr, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, made his transition to eternity on June 6, 2006 from Broken Arrow Nursing Center. On May 14, 1921, in Boley, Oklahoma, Robert and Salina Carr gave birth to their youngest child, Arlanda Carr. Arlanda was a smart man who had a talent for business. Arlanda was blessed and gifted with technical abilities....
Frances Leona Pryor
Jun 6, 2006
Mrs. Frances Leona Pryor, in her 87th year, left this life on Tuesday evening, June 6, 2006 from her daughters home in Muskogee. Mrs. Pryor's final services will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin under the care of the Northwest Funeral Chapel, 6630 West Hampton Avenue. 414/462-6020.
Barbara Hooks
Jun 5, 2006
Ms. Barbara Hooks, after 58 years, found peace and rest in Heaven. Funeral services are pending.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
