Obituaries

Sep 11, 2020

Mrs. Julia Mary Anderson Deffebaugh, better known as "Mae" to family and friends, was born during the summer of 1959 in Altheimer, Arkansas on July 14th, the precious daughter of Julius and Beatrice Anderson.

She later moved to Summit, Oklahoma at a young age, where she was baptized and ordained under Mother Sennie Mae McKinney's ministry at...

Sep 11, 2020

Reflections of the Life of Erma Jean Lewis On August 19, 1936 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, a baby girl was born to Elizabeth Elston.  She gave her the name, Erma Jean.  Erma Jean attended school in Pawnee.  At the early age of 15, Erma Jean's mother passed away.  She never got over the sudden passing of her beloved mother. Erma Jean...

Sep 10, 2020

One's Life Reflected...... On September 26, 1959 a baby boy was born to Leona Syas and Melvin Martin, Sr. They named him Dewayne Edward Martin. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Graduating from McClain High School Class of 1978.  The year 1977, Dewayne met the love of his life Lincille Thompson, which he later married in 1984. From this union...

Sep 7, 2020

On June 10, 1949, a beautiful baby girl was born to Charles and Blanch (Jackson) Lee. and they named her Essie LaJean affectionately known as "Jean". Jean was the 3rd of eight children.

Jean was nurtured, loved, and grew up along with her siblings in Taft, Ok and received her formal schooling at Moton Public Schools. She...

Sep 4, 2020

Ms. Mary Lee Thompson, formerly of Fulton, Arkansas, passed from This Life in her 82nd Season on the evening of Friday September 4, 2020 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Graveside Services will be Saturday September 12, 2020 at 2PM at Galilee Cemetery in Sprudell, Arkansas.

Sep 2, 2020

Mr. William Michael Braggs, 73, passed away from This Life on Wednesday September 2, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Graveside services for Mr. Braggs will be Saturday September 12, 2020 at 12Noon inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.

Friends may visit Mr. Braggs on Friday from 1PM until 6PM in The Tulsa Chapel.

Sep 2, 2020

Mr. Michael Woodfork, after 66 years, passed from life to everlasting memory on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Michael Woodfork was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Febuary 21, 1954, the son of Curtis and Elouise Wooten and was the oldest of six children. He grew up in Pierce, Oklahoma, and attended Checotah High School in...

Sep 2, 2020

Ms. Sharon R. Billings Matheny, in her 47th year, fell asleep in Jesus on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from her home in Muskogee.

Sharon Renee (Billings) Matheny also known as "NaeNae" was born on March 7, 1973 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Sandra Diane Billings and Willie Tate. She was lovingly raised by her devoted mother and stepfather,...

Sep 1, 2020

Ms. Cleo Darlene Cowans, in her 77th season of life, left for her Heavenly Home on Tuesday morning, September 1, 2020 from Arlington, Texas.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Cleo Darlene Cowans made her transition to eternity from Arlington, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Lee and Essie Mae (Bledsoe) Cowans, two brothers,...

Sep 1, 2020

Ms. Brenda Kay Womack, in her 73rd Season, peacefully transitioned to Peaceful Rest on September 1, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Memorial Services will be Private.

Aug 27, 2020

Deacon Johnny Lee Smith Sr. entered eternal life on Thursday August, 27, 2020, at the age of 76.

He was born July 19, 1944, in Henryetta, OK to Jack and Iva Smith.  Johnny served as Deacon of Osage Avenue Christian Church where he was a faithful member for over 30 years. He valued his family and loved...

Aug 25, 2020

Mr. David Garrison, a resident of Muskogee, transitioned from this life to everlasting memory on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from his home in Muskogee.

Mr. Garrison will be cremated and his ashes will be taken home, to Denison, Texas by his family.  May he rest in perfect peace.

Aug 24, 2020

Services for Mr. Markham will be Thursday September 3, 2020 at 1PM at Friendship Church.

**The Services will be streamed Live via our Facebook page - Biglow Funerals Inc.**

Friends may visit Mr. Markham Wednesday from 1PM until 6PM in the Tulsa Chapel.

Aug 21, 2020

Summer Logan was born December 13, 1991 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Terry Ross and Carla Warrior Logan. She grew up with her two sisters and one brother.

Summer attended Checotah Public Schools, while attending school she loved learning about poetry and nature.

At an early age she accepted Jesus as her Lord and...

Aug 21, 2020

Mr. Raymond Bagby, in his 80th Season, Transitioned from This Life to Eternal Rest on Friday August 21, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Raymond Bagby was born December 16, 1939, in Preston, Oklahoma, to Samuel Bagby and Ida Ingram-Bagby. Raymond received Christ at an early age at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Preston, Oklahoma. He attended Wheatly High School...

Aug 18, 2020

Sunrise: 04/30/1959 Sunset 08/17/2020

Sheryl was the daughter of the late France Manning and Dorothy McGrath.

On April 1st, 2016, she married the love of her life, Stephen Jones. Through this Union she gained 3 bonus children: Rosalyn Kimble (Robert), Aretha Patrick (Reggie) and Eric Wilson. She also gained 10 bonus grandchildren; Symara Kimble (Tyler),...

Aug 17, 2020

Ms. Regina Faye Johnson, after 59 seasons of life, "took flight with Angels to thine place of rest" on Monday evening, August 17, 2020 from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

On February 4, 1961, an Angel was delivered to Sylvia LEe Ruff and Vernon Johnson in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. They named their bundle of joy Regina Faye Johnson.

Regina...

Aug 16, 2020

Michelle Caddell, 36, of Tulsa, OK, passed away at the Porta Caeli House on August 16, 2020, after a courageous battle with malignant melanoma of the cervix.

Michelle was born to Michael Caddell and the late Julie Maple on March 25, 1984, in Tulsa, OK. She attended Springdale Elementary School, where she became a Raiders cheerleader on...

Aug 15, 2020

Deacon Roy J. Brown

Life Reflections

De acon Roy J. Brown was born on October 24, 1939 in Tylertown Ms. He was one of seven children born to Ms. Nurcelia "Mama Nurt" Brown. He was preceded in death by his mother; his brothers Otis and Willie J.; and his sisters Ida Mae (Mickie), Perlie Aviva,...

Aug 15, 2020

Ms. Altha Faye Fields, (maiden name Cato), passed from This Life on August 15, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas.

Altha Fay Cato Fields was born November 14, 1925 to Theodore R. and Ethel L. Jones Cato in Luther, OK. Fay was the oldest of 15 children.

In December 1925, shortly after her birth, her parents moved...