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...
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...
