Obituaries

Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Melissa Ann Welch

Melissa Ann Welch

Apr 2, 2023

Mrs. Melissa Ann Welch, after 45years, dozed into eternal peace on Sunday afternoon, April 2, 2023 from Saint Francis Hospital in Muskogee.

Cremation for Mrs. Welch will be under the direction of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., through our Muskogee Chapel.

Samuel Ball

Samuel Ball

Apr 2, 2023

Retired SFC Samuel Ball 83, longtime resident of Redbird, Coweta, and more recently Broken Arrow, Ok, joined his Heavenly Father on April 2, 2023.

Sam was predeceased by his parents, 1 brother and 5 sisters. He leaves behind sisters; Estelle Payne and Barbara Walker, his longtime partner Dorothy Newton, daughters; Sandra Donaldson, Jennifer Long, and Brittan McNac,...

Shirley Jean Carter

Shirley Jean Carter

Mar 31, 2023

Services for Miss Shirley Jean Carter will be Saturday April 15, 2023 at 11AM at World Won For Christ Church - 2121 N. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Visitation will be Friday April 14, 2023 in Tulsa from 1PM until 6PM.

Carolyn Sue Chappell

Carolyn Sue Chappell

Mar 31, 2023

Dr. Carolyn Sue Thomas Chappell, former Managing Editor of the Oklahoma Eagle and founder of Texas Success Academy and has passed away at the age of 71. Her daughter Dr. Lisa Chappell and MaQua "Missy" Chappell announced her passing with great sorrow. Carolyn was a kind, brave, caring, loyal, supportive, creative, talented, and generous mom, sister, and friend who...

Jimmy Wilburn Jenkins

Jimmy Wilburn Jenkins

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Jenkins in his 69th Season Transitioned to Eternal Rest on March 30, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Services will be Monday April 10, 2023 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.

Visitation will be Sunday April 9 from 3PM until 5PM in the Tulsa Chapel.

Gregory Lynn Doyle

Gregory Lynn Doyle

Mar 30, 2023

Services for Mr. Gregory Doyle will be Saturday April 8, 2023 at 2PM at Gethsemane Baptist Church - Tulsa.

Visitation will be held Friday from 1PM until 6PM in Tulsa.

Jacquelyn Stockard

Jacquelyn Stockard

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. Jacquelyn Stockard, in her 68th year of life, received her "Earthly Discharge" from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

A resident of Boynton, Oklahoma, Mrs. Stockard served her country honorably in the United States Air Force.

The Sacred Farewell for Mrs. Stockard will be on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Wheatley Community Center,...

Anthony "Tony" Vice

Anthony "Tony" Vice

Mar 27, 2023

A time to be born…

Anthony "Tony" LaMar Vice, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was born August 8, 1969, to Linda Vice and the late Dwayne Rogers.  From this union he was the oldest of four children and the only son.

A time to plant and grow…

Tony accepted...

Maxine Alberta Simms-Lee

Maxine Alberta Simms-Lee

Mar 25, 2023

Mrs. Maxine Simms-Lee transitioned to Eternal Rest on March 25, 2023 in Katy, Texas.

The Celebration of Life for Maxine will commence on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Eleventh Hour in the most holy sanctuary of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Muskogee.

You may visit Mrs. Lee, as she slumbers in sweet repose...

Lyndon B Goff

Lyndon B Goff

Mar 24, 2023

Life's Journey

Lyndon B Goff was born on April 7, 1965, in Tulsa, Oklahoma; a beautiful addition to the large family of John Wesley and Shirley Ann Goff.

Lyndon attended Owasso Schools and was affectionately known as "Big Cat" to his family, friends, and classmates. He was an active child, participating...

Virginia A. Eveleth

Virginia A. Eveleth

Mar 24, 2023

Ms. Virginia A. Eveleth, after 74 years, dozed into eternal peace on Friday morning, March 24, 2023 from Saint Francis Hospital in Muskogee.

Cremation for Ms. Eveleth will be under the auspices of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., through our Muskogee Chapel.

Taretta Yvette Milton

Taretta Yvette Milton

Mar 24, 2023

Mrs. Taretta Yvette Milton, after 53 years of life, transitioned "from Sudden death to sudden Glory" on Friday evening, March 24, 2023 from Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

On October 4 th 1969, a beautiful baby girl was born to Lula Dalcour and Charles Burt (CB) Montgomery in Okmulgee Oklahoma.  Her name was Taretta Yvette Rice.

Taretta accepted...

Deloris Kramer

Deloris Kramer

Mar 24, 2023

Ms. Deloris Kramer, in her 79th year, passed away on Friday morning, March 24, 2023 from Saint Francis Hospital of Muskogee.

Cremation for Ms. Kramer will be under the direction of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., through our Muskogee Chapel.

John "Chief" C. Samples, Sr.

John "Chief" C. Samples, Sr.

Mar 22, 2023

Mr. John C. "Chief" Samples, former Educator and Band Director for Okmulgee High School arrangements are as follows.

This obituary is posted on our website as a courtesy to the Samples family and also to the Community Funeral Home of Tyler, Texas.  The family will be able to see condolences from here or the Community...

Dorothea Elizabeth Smith

Dorothea Elizabeth Smith

Mar 19, 2023

Mrs. Dorothea Elizabeth Smith, in her 95th Season, Peacefully Transitioned to Rest with her loving family near on the evening of Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Per the request of the Family, services were privately held on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Corinzo Ben Smith, Jr.

Corinzo Ben Smith, Jr.

Mar 17, 2023

Mr. Corinzo Ben Smith, Jr., in his 74th year, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2023 from Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Funeral Service for Mr. Smith will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 12:00 Noon in the most holy sanctuary of the Macedonia Baptist Church.  Reverend Anthony McMillon, Pastor of Gallilee Baptist Church...

Charlene Levette Vinson

Charlene Levette Vinson

Mar 17, 2023

Charlene Levette Vinson was born October 19th, 1958. She grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she met her husband Jerry Vinson. She later moved to Okmulgee to raise her children.

In 2019 Charlene moved to Denton, Texas with her daughter where she received her final care until she was called home, She loved her family dearly. Her...

Kimberly Sue Toles

Kimberly Sue Toles

Mar 17, 2023

Miss Kimberly Sue Toles, in her 47th season Transitioned to Eternal Rest on Friday March 17, 2023 in Okemah, Oklahoma.

Services will be Saturday April 1, 2023 at 11AM at Amos Temple CME Church in Boley.

Visitation will be Friday from 1PM until 6PM in Boley.

Tony Carnell Brown

Tony Carnell Brown

Mar 16, 2023

Memorial Services for Mr. Tony Carnell Brown will be Tuesday March 28, 2023 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.

Eddie Gardner

Eddie Gardner

Mar 16, 2023

Mr. Eddie Gardner, a resident of Taft, in his 68th season of life,  peacefully entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, Morning, March 16, 2023 in Taft with his loving wife by his side.

Cremation for Mr. Gardner will be under the direction of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., through our Muskogee Chapel.

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