Obituaries

Jul 15, 2021

On February 26, 1976, purpose was fulfilled on earth. Troy Maurice Bell was born to Olen D. Bell (pre-deceased) and Francella Bell in Rockford Illinois. He was the 5th child of 5 children.

Troy always had a great love for music. He began singing in the choir at age 10, at the First Christian Church in Rockford,...

Jul 14, 2021

Services for Mrs. Thelma Stewart will be Friday July 23, 2021 at 1PM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel.

Visitation will be Thursday from 1PM until 6PM in Tulsa.

Jul 14, 2021

Mr. Kortland Maurice McFrazier, after 18 years with us, "finished early" on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Services will be Thursday July 29, 2021 at 1PM at the All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 1PM until 6PM.

Jul 10, 2021

Ms. Charles Ann Hall, in her 71st year,  "joined the Master's Choir in Heaven" on Saturday afternoon, July 10, 2021.

On July 3, 1950, three bundles of joy were delivered to Fred George and Thelma Arlene (Holmes) Holley. Charles Ann, Charles Edward and Charlene Elizabeth were born at Providence Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The nurses asked to...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...