Obituaries

Oct 18, 2023

"BEATTY"

On August 28, 1942, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the 1st born child of James and Velma Hill was born. They named him James Leon Hill, Jr. James was one of two children born to this union.

James began his early education in the Okmulgee Public Schools System. He attended Attucks, Fort Elementary eventually continuing on...

Oct 17, 2023

Mr. Andrew Miller, Sr., in his 90th year, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from Owasso, Oklahoma.

Service arrangements are pending at this time in the Muskogee Chapel.

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. Tommy Leon Brooks, after 71 seasons, Made His Earthly Transition on October 16, 2023 in Tulsa.

Memorial Services will be held Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the All Faiths Chapel of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. in Tulsa.

Oct 15, 2023

A FALLEN LIMB

A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the...

Oct 14, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Mitchell was born in Okmulgee County, near Nuyaka, Oklahoma on October 5, 1927 from the union of Frank and Bertha [Demery] Freeman.

Mary accepted Christ into her life at an early age.  She attended Okmulgee Public Schools and was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church for over 61 years until going to be...

Oct 14, 2023

Ms. Cassandra L. Conner-Vaughn, after 63 years, received her rest on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Service of Memory for Sister Cassandra will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the most holy sanctuary of the Antioch Temple of Hope.  The gracious host Pastor, Dr. Marlon J. Coleman will officiate and...

Oct 14, 2023

Mr. Harrold Edward Sias, Jr., in his 35th year, went on to be with the Lord on Satuday, October 14th, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Services will be entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home 1101 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131.

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Oct 12, 2023

Mrs. Beatrice Roland, in her 99th year, "made her way to Heaven" on Thursday morning, October 12, 2023 from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Hour of Remembrance for Mrs. Roland will commence on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Eleventh Hour in the most holy sanctuary of Friendship Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

You may...

Oct 12, 2023

Linda Kathleen Penn, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on July 24th, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, to Emerson Penn and Isabell (Pettie) Penn.

Linda was the fifth of six girls welcomed into a total of 10 children. Linda was always the quiet one.

Linda attended school at Remington Elementary, Clinton Jr. High,...

Oct 12, 2023

Ms. Linda Charea Montgomery, in her 65th year, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023 in Muskogee.

A Memorial Ceremony will be shared on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Martin Luther King Center in Muskogee.

Brother Darrell Johnson, will officiate the ceremony.

Oct 8, 2023

Ms. Betty Jean Jones, in her 72nd year, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, October 8, 2023, with her loving family near her side in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Hour of Remembrance will commence on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM at World Won for Christ Family Life Ministry in Tulsa.

You...

Oct 5, 2023

Reverend Billy C. Counter, the son of the late Houston and Erma T. Counter was born May 21, 1950 in Weleetka, Oklahoma. He was the seventh of eight children to this union. Rev. Counter greatly honored his late grandmother, Lucille Glass, whom he credited as the source of the foundational values for which he lived his life.

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Oct 4, 2023

Mr. Alvin Williams in his 56th Season, Transitioned To Eternal Rest on October 4, 2023 in Owasso, Oklahoma.

Services will be held for Mr. Williams on Friday October 13, 2023 at 11AM at Graceway Baptist Church at 1402 S. Memorial Dr. Tulsa, Ok 74112

Friends may visit Mr. Williams on Thursday from 1PM until 6PM. ...

Oct 3, 2023

Mrs. Gabrielle Michelle McCurdy, after 35 years, surrendered her soul to Jesus on Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023 with her loving family near her side in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Celebration of Life for Gabrielle will commence on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Tenth Hour in the most holy sanctuary of Antioch Temple of Hope, with Reverend...

Oct 3, 2023

Annetia Lynn Brown was born December 14, 1964, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Eddie and Dorothy Brown.

She passed away October 3, 2023, at age 58, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Known as "Chee Chee," she was a 1983 graduate of McClain High School in Tulsa. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from...

Oct 1, 2023

Mr. Delmecio Antonio Riser, after 50 seasons, Transitioned to Be At Rest on October 1, 2023 in Tulsa.

The Sacred Farewell for Delmecio will commence on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 12:00 PM in the most holy sanctuary of Glad Tidings Church in Tulsa.

You may visit Mr. Riser as he slumbers in sweet repose...

Oct 1, 2023

Ms. Pamela Mallard, at the age of 65, Transitioned to Eternal Rest on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 in Louisiana.

The Sacred Farewell for Ms. Mallard will commence on Saturday morning, October 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the most holy sanctuary of Light House Church in Tulsa.

You may visit her on Saturday from 11:00...

Sep 28, 2023

Mrs. Vivian Alice Mills, 95th year, received her rest on Thursday morning, September 28, 2023 from her home.

The Sacred Farewell for Mother Mills will commence on Saturday morning, October 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the most holy sanctuary of the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.  The Pastor, Pastor Rooshawn Pratt will deliver the Eulogy and...

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. Gary Payne, after 61 seasons, Transitioned to Be At Rest on September 27, 2023  in Tulsa.

A Family Conducted Memorial Service for Gary will commence on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in the holy sanctuary of Hearne Temple COGIC at 2:00 PM  in Tulsa.

Sep 26, 2023

Mr. Edward Lee Rosson, in his 82nd year with us, left this life for eternal rest on Tuesday afternoon, September 26, 2023 from his home in Muskogee.

Better known as "Ed" to family and friends, he was a retired truck driver for the City of Muskogee.

Service arrangements are pending in the Muskogee Chapel.