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Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Bryan Eric Moses

Bryan Eric Moses

Jul 10, 2021

Mr. Bryan Moses, in his 63rd Season, Transitioned to Eternal on July 10, 2021 in Waukegan, Illinois.

Bryan Eric Moses was born February 16, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Roy Lee Moses, Senior (Deceased) and Mildred Morris. He departed this life on July 10, 2021, in Waukegan, Illinois.

He was an award-winning swimmer at Booker...

Tina L. Tanksley

Tina L. Tanksley

Jul 8, 2021

Ms. Tina L. Tanksley, after 57 years, left this life on Thursday, July 8, 2021  in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Currently there are no services planned at this time.

Teresa Jean Taylor

Teresa Jean Taylor

Jul 6, 2021

Miss Teresa Jean Taylor, after 71 years, left this life on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Honoring her personal wishes, Miss Taylor was cremated and there will not be a public ceremony.

Charles Haze Pruitt, Ii

Charles Haze Pruitt, Ii

Jul 6, 2021

Mr. Charles H. Pruitt, II, after 32 years, passed from this life on Tuesday July 6, 2021 from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Service of Remembrance for Mr. Pruitt will be on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of Christ Kingdom Builders Ministry,  1800 Baltimore Avenue in Muskogee.  Apostle Ron Venters, Sr., is the gracious...

Demple J. Cauthen

Demple J. Cauthen

Jul 5, 2021

Ms. Demple J. Cauthen, in her 58th year, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Mrs. Cauthen was transported to Curry Funeral Home, Batesville, Mississippi for final services.

Diane Curry

Diane Curry

Jul 5, 2021

Ms. Diane Curry, in her 66th year, surrendered her soul to Jesus on Monday, July 5, 2021 from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She Born on December 29, 1954, at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, Washington, to Ostennia Johnson and Charles Harris.

Diane graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle, Washington in 1973, and continued to Mr. Lee's...

Jeffrey R. Kitchens

Jeffrey R. Kitchens

Jul 4, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey R. Kitchens, age 64 and a United States Army Veteran, left us on Sunday, July 4, 2021 from the Jack C. Montgomery Veterans Administration Medical Center.

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

Infant Mickey Ware

Infant Mickey Ware

Jul 4, 2021

Infant Mickey Ware, took flight with Angels on Sunday, July 4, 2021 from Tulsa.

There will not be a public ceremony, and prayers are kindly asked for the family during this period of adjustment.

Edward Sharp

Edward Sharp

Jul 4, 2021

"Life Is But A Stopping Place"

One special day in little town called Redbird, Ok, Eugene and Ethel Sharp welcomed a handsome son on March 8, 1936 and decided to name him Edward Leon Sharp. He was raised with his siblings Mildred, Lois, Harold, Idella and Yvonne. As a teenager he went to stay with his sister...

Yvonne Phyllis Montgomery

Yvonne Phyllis Montgomery

Jul 3, 2021

Ms. Yvonne Montgomery, formerly of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, left us from San Antonio, Texas in her 85th year.

Yvonne Phyllis Montgomery, affectionately known as (Bonnie), was born June 11,1936 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Mrs. Montgomery was a devoted wife and loving mother to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Yvonne was united in holy matrimony to Parnell...

Corey Rashad Cook

Corey Rashad Cook

Jul 2, 2021

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto...

Billie Ruth Westin Vanderbilt

Billie Ruth Westin Vanderbilt

Jul 1, 2021

Billie Ruth Sykes was born in Prentiss, Mississippi, on October 22, 1948, to Willie and Carman Lockhart. She was the third of six children. At the age of seven her and her family relocated to San Francisco, California, where she attended Daniel Webster Elementary, Edward Jr. High, and Galileo High School.

Billie met the love of her...

Bernice Tyson

Bernice Tyson

Jul 1, 2021

Bernice Marie Jones-Tyson in her 84th season was called home on July 1, 2021.

She was born on January 27, 1937, in Preston, Oklahoma, to Leon Jake Jones and Bertha Marie Stokes-Jones. She attended Preston and Beggs Public Schools.

Bernice accepted Christ at an early age. For many years, she attended Virgin Street Church of...

Donald H. Green

Donald H. Green

Jun 30, 2021

Donald's Journey

We reflect on the life and legacy of Donald Howell Green. December 28, 1956 was a special day in Muskogee Oklahoma when a precious boy and bundle of joy was born to Otto Green and Annie Mae Shoates Green . They named him Donald Howell Green, the youngest of 11 children.

Donald attended...

Lucille Finley

Lucille Finley

Jun 28, 2021

Lucille Finley was born March 17, 1947, in Boynton , Oklahoma to Aaron and Mammie Finley.   She was the tenth of ten children born to this union. The Finley family later moved to Okmulgee, Oklahoma where  Lucille graduated from Dunbar High School.  God Blessed Lucille with two sons  Freddie and Derl and they were the love of her life....

Kathalene G. Terrell

Kathalene G. Terrell

Jun 24, 2021

On August 19, 1955, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, a beautiful baby girl was born, Kathalene Grant (Terrell), to Harvey Grant and Alberta McDowell. She was raised by her stepfather Xavier McDowell.

She attended Sadler Elementary and later graduated from the Muskogee High  School, Class of 1973. She earned her living working at Coburn Optical and later retiring from...

William "Bill" Dean Burton

William "Bill" Dean Burton

Jun 24, 2021

Mr. Wiliam "Bill" Dean Burton, 65, a former resident of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from Checotah, Oklahoma.

A Memorial Ceremony will be shared on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the People's Chapel of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., in Muskogee.  Dr. Marlon J. Coleman will Preside.

Willie Juanita Trimble

Willie Juanita Trimble

Jun 21, 2021

Willie Juanita Trimble, in her 87th year, on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 5:01 p.m., heard the voice of God saying, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Come on home to the place that Jesus has prepared for you."

While here on Earth, Willie Juanita Trimble, also known to some as Mrs. Parker, was born in Idabel,...

Alex Jamelle Kimble, Iii

Alex Jamelle Kimble, Iii

Jun 20, 2021

Alex Jamelle Kimble was born on February 9, 1971 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the loving son of Alex Kimble, Sr., and Linda Dowdy. He grew up in Muskogee, where he attended Muskogee Public Schools, graduating from Muskogee High School with the Class of 1990.

Better known to family and friends as "Pede," He excelled in track and field...

Melvin Burden

Melvin Burden

Jun 18, 2021

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my race."

In the year of 1946 June 8th a precious baby boy was born to Collie and Gardess Burden.  He was the tenth child. Melvin accepted Christ at a early age, at Saint John Baptist Church in Slick, Oklahoma.  He attended school at Loverture in Slick, Oklahoma.  He...

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