Obituaries

Jun 4, 2020

On May 30th of 1937, a beautiful baby daughter was born unto Edgar McNac and Agnes Virginia Sallis McNac in a small area of Fort Gibson called "The Hollow". Her name... Sarah Jean McNac.

Sarah grew up a country girl, learning all the basics of being a true woman of virtue. She attended Nero Elementary School and...

Jun 4, 2020

Ms. Angela Ladon Williams, born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, transitioned to Eternal Rest on Thursday June 4, 2020 in Norman, Oklahoma.

Visitation will be Friday from 1PM until 6PM inside The Tulsa Chapel.

Jun 4, 2020

A handsome baby boy, Matthew Thompson, affectionately known as "Big Baby" was born in Jackson, Tennessee on November 19, 1975, the first of nine perfect gifts given by God to Leroy and Gail Doris Neale Thompson. Matthew grew up in church, gave his heart to God and was baptized at an early age. He enjoyed playing the drums during church...

Jun 2, 2020

Memorial Services for Mrs. Kimberly Strong are currently pending in The Tulsa Chapel.

Mrs. Strong peacefully transitioned to Rest on June 2, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jun 2, 2020

Ms. Benita Monet Becton August 14, 1975  ~   June 2, 2020 Benita Monet Mims was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Brenda Hyche and Robert Mims August 14, 1975.  Her parents moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma sometime afterwards.  Benita was raised up in the church; she was a optimistic, strong, intelligent, and nurturing to her younger siblings. She blossomed into a...

Jun 1, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Petties Lawson, after 72 years, received her "Crown of Glory" on June 1, 2020 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Friends and family may visit Mrs. Petties on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM  at the Stillwater Church of Christ,  821 N Duck, Stillwater, OK.

The final hour with Mrs. Petties,...

May 31, 2020

Lonnie Clyde Smith, 71, passed over on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Hines VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois.

On July 28, 1948, Lonnie was the 1st child born to the late Lenard Smith, Sr. and Ruth Barnes-Smith in Muskogee, Okla. He graduated from Manual Training High School, and soon after was drafted into the U.S. Army,...

May 31, 2020

Mr. Thomas Nathaniel McVay passed away on May 31, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Visitation will be held on June 9, 2020 between the hours of 4:00-6:00PM.  Services will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the All Faiths Chapel 1414 N. Norfolk Ave Tulsa, OK 74106.

On June 26 th , 1935...

May 30, 2020

Marvin Fox, II was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 14, 1973, the son of Marvin Fox, Sr., and Ivalene [Melton].

Marvin received his education in the Okmulgee Public School system, where he graduated with the Class of 1991.

Marvin was a quiet, unassuming man and a friend to all those who knew him. He...

May 28, 2020

Mrs. Dianne Elaine Hill, in her 72nd year, left this life on Thursday evening, May 28, 2020 from Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Mrs. Dianne Elaine Hill, a retired Muskogee educator and historian, was born on December 15, 1947. Dianne spent decades serving the Muskogee Public Schools, its students, parents, teachers, and community. Her death on May 28, 2020,...

May 27, 2020

Mr. Troy Timothy Ellis peacefully transitioned to Rest on Wednesday May 27, 2020 in Florissant, Missouri.

You may visit Mr. Ellis, as he slumbers in peaceful repose at the funeral home in Tulsa on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

Burial will take place in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery on...

May 24, 2020

Mr. Shirley Lee Embrey, in his 76th year, "Finished his Course" on Wednesday, May 24, 2020 in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

You may visit Mr. Embrey, as he slumbers in peaceful repose at the funeral home in Boley on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

The final hour with Mr. Embrey, will...

May 23, 2020

Mr. Carl Jerome Harris lll, in his 20th year, "Finished Early" on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

You may visit Mr. Harris, as he slumbers in peaceful repose at the funeral home in Tulsa on Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

The Family has asked that everyone please wear a mask prior...

May 22, 2020

Mrs.Dorothy Stallings, after 91 seasons, transitioned from "Earth to Eternal Rest" on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

May 20, 2020

Mr. Bryan Shannon Armstrong, in his 40th year, entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday evening, May 20, 2020 from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You may visit Mr. Armstrong, as he slumbers in peaceful repose at the funeral home in Tulsa on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

The Family has asked that everyone...

May 19, 2020

Mr. Nyron Harding, in his 38th Season transitioned to Eternal Life on May 19, 2020 in Arlington, Texas.

Graveside Services for Mr. Harding will be Tuesday June 2, 2020 at 12Noon at Jackson Grove Cemetery in Wagoner, Oklahoma.

May 17, 2020

Ruvell Johnson, after 77 years, received her "Crown of Glory" on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Friends may visit Ms. Johnson on Friday from 1PM until 6PM in The Tulsa Chapel.

May 16, 2020

Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that takes our breath away.

On February 8, 1943, Clemmie and Minnie [Smith] Gilyard were blessed with a baby boy that they named Leon.

On Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at 4:57 P.M., with his wife, sons and granddaughter by his side, Leon...

May 16, 2020

Earnest Edwards Sr., 81 years of age, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed peacefully to his place of rest. He was born on February 8, 1939 in Rentiesville, Oklahoma, to Clarence and Louisa Edwards. He later married his sweetheart Jeanette to whom he would spend the next 61 years loving. As a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church for 65 years, he...

May 13, 2020

Willis J. Harris, Jr., the youngest of his siblings, was born on November 8, 1928, in Bixby, OK, to the late Willis J. Harris, Sr., and Hannah Hamlet Harris. On May 13, 2020, however, God called Willis to his heavenly home.

Willis spent his early years with the family in the Mounds, OK, and Beggs, OK, areas....