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Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Dr. Robert Juan Johnson

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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...

Gussie Lucille Shade

Gussie Lucille Shade

Aug 29, 2005

92 years ago, in Homer, Georgia, the gift of a baby girl was given to John and Maggie Smith, who they agreed should have the names Gussie and Lucille, a double blessing; to have favor with God and man. At an early age, Gussie realized the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus and accepted Him as her Lord and...

Jermaine Fitzgerald Cox

Jermaine Fitzgerald Cox

Aug 28, 2005

Mr. Jermaine Fitzgerald Cox, in his 21st year, surrendered his soul on August 28, 2005 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He joins his Grandfather, Horace Cox, his Aunt Coylene and Robert McShann. Jermaine Fitzgerald Cox arrived in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 22, 1984, the son of Margaret Ann and Robert McShann. He was the last of three children from this union. Jermaine...

Kewan Damien Denavorist Jones

Kewan Damien Denavorist Jones

Aug 26, 2005

Kewan D. Jones, 6 month old son of Larissa Jones, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2005 in Muskogee. Services are scheduled for Friday, September 2, 2005 at 12 Noon in the Chapel of Remembrance. Rev. B. W. Noble will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee. You may visit Kewan on Thursday from 12 Noon until 6...

Bryant Keith Allen

Bryant Keith Allen

Aug 21, 2005

Mr. Bryant Keith Allen, in his 40th year, closed his eyes in Muskogee and woke up in Paradise. Bryant was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 28, 1964, the son of Walter Lee Allen, Sr., and Jeraldine Fennell. At a young age, his family moved to Muskogee, where he developed life-long relationships. He attended Muskogee Public Schools, graduating with the...

Hugh Tay Reed

Hugh Tay Reed

Aug 20, 2005

Mr. Hugh Tay Reed, after 70 years, closed his eyes for the last time at his home in Okmulgee. Private visitation was shared with the family prior to cremation.

Bettye Elizabeth Turner

Bettye Elizabeth Turner

Aug 20, 2005

Mr. Bettye Elizabeth Turner, in her 72nd season, surrendered to the Master's will on Saturday night, August 20, 2005 from Grace Living Center [Brookwood] in Oklahoma City. She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, the daughter of Roscoe S. and Quintella [Bell] Miller, Sr. She was a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma and will be missed by all who knew her. She...

Derald E. Waller

Derald E. Waller

Aug 17, 2005

Mr. Derald E. Waller, in his 41st year, surrendered his soul on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 from the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Muskogee. Mr. Waller was a lifelong resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, where he grew up and attended Okmulgee Public Schools, graduating from Okmulgee Senior High School with the Class of 1982. He was a welder and enjoyed sports,...

Arlea "Lent" Jordan

Arlea "Lent" Jordan

Aug 11, 2005

Arlea "Lent" Jordan Mrs. Arlea Jordan, in her 81st year, answered the Master's call on August 11, 2005 from Okmulgee. Mrs. Jordan was born in Nuyaka, Oklahoma on November 25, 1923 from the union of William and Bertha [Venters] Lunsford. She attended Shady Grove School in Nuyaka and was affectionately referred to as "Lent" by family and friends. She united...

Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones

Aug 8, 2005

Rev. Daniel Jones was born January 3, 1926 to the union of Clarence and Susie Jones in Idabel, Oklahoma. Daniel accepted Christ at an early age and attended Idabel Public Schools. Rev. Daniel Jones proudly served in the United States Army and received a medical discharge. Soon thereafter, Daniel met and was taken back by the lovely Zettie Norton, and...

Meda Jean Burleson

Meda Jean Burleson

Aug 7, 2005

On March 29, 1922, in Luther, Oklahoma Pearlee Threat and Datch Kelly was blessed with a bouncing baby girl. They named their bundle of joy Meda Jean. Mother Burleson spend most of her life in Wichita, Kansas where she married Roy Burleson. While in Wichita, she labored 27 years with the Cucchay Packing Company, and then retired. After moving back...

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