Obituaries

Hazel Carmella Tate

Feb 15, 2020

Ms. Hazel Tate, after 69 years, dozed into Eternal Slumber on Saturday morning, February 15, 2020 in Muskogee.

Hazel Carmela Tate, also known as the "Baby Sis", was born to the late Elizabeth (Elston) and Walter Tate, Sr., on January 11, 1951, in Boynton, Oklahoma. After Hazel's mother's death at a young age, Hazel's father married Viola Mae...

Nathaniel Leffall, Iii.

Feb 14, 2020

Mr. Nathaniel Leffall, III., after 64 years, transitioned from life to everlasting memory on Friday morning, February 14, 2020 from his home in Muskogee.

Nathaniel was the second child born from the union of Hattie Mae [Perryman] and Nathaniel Leffall, Sr., in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He worked for Yaffe Metals for many years in Muskogee and will be...

Alice Marie Nelson

Feb 12, 2020

Miss Alice Marie Nelson, in her 59th year, "finished her course" on Wednesday morning, February 12, 2020 with her loving family by her side in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Miss Nelson will be cremated and the family is planning a memorial ceremony for a later date.  Please keep the family lifted in prayer during this period of adjustment.

Shirley Ann Greer

Feb 12, 2020

Shirley Ann Samuels was born on June 14, 1951 to the proud parents of Sherman Leon Samuels and Roberta Delores Barker-Samuels.  Shirley grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and attended Tulsa Public Schools where she graduated from Tulsa Central Braves Class of 1970.

Shirley scriptural foundation started at St. John Missionary Baptist Church which carried throughout her life....

Kimberly Danielle Carter

Feb 10, 2020

Mrs. Kimberly Carter, in her 38th year, passed from this life on Monday, February 10, 2020 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Service arrangements are currently being handled by the H.D. Malone Funeral Service in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Orlando Wilkerson

Feb 10, 2020

Mr. Orlando Wilkerson, a resident of Minnesota, formerly of Muskogee, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Orlando Howard Wilkerson was born April 27, 1950, to Floyd Manuel and Pandora Arthalia Wilkerson (Davis) in Muskogee, OK. He departed this life on February 10, 2020. He was raised in No Walls Church in Muskogee, OK. Orlando was affectionately...

Velma Palmer

Feb 9, 2020

Mrs. Velma Palmer in her 86th year, was called home by her Lord and Savior on February 9, 2020, in the presence of her loving family at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Service of memory for Miss Palmer will be in the All Faiths Chapel at Keith Biglow Funeral Directors in Tulsa, OK, Pastor David Johnson will...

Michael Leon Johnson

Jan 30, 2020

After 66 years, Michael Leon Johnson passed from this life on January 30, 2020. He was born to Ruth M. Johnson and Leo Allen, Sr.

Michael was preceded in death by his Father, Leo Allen, Sr., sister Michelle Wyatt, and brother Marvin White. He attended school in the Okmulgee Public School System. He met and married Sharon...

Brenda Waller

Jan 30, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Waller, after 73 years, passed from this life on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

On February 19, 1946, Brenda Joyce Coleman was the 1 st born to Johnny Coleman and Lenora Henry Coleman.  Brenda was a member of the Church of The Living God and as a young child was baptized under...

Delmar Jerome Suttles

Jan 30, 2020

Mr. Delmar Suttles  surrendered her life to Christ on January 30, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Arrangements are currently pending with the Summerville Funeral Home in Akron, Ohio.

Clarice Dina Wilson

Jan 29, 2020

Ms. Clarice D. Wilson  surrendered her life to Christ on January 29, 2020 with her beloved family by her side.

Memorial services for Mrs. Wilson are scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Praise Christian Faith Center

located at 4748 S. 31st West Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107.

Mario Andre Jackson

Jan 29, 2020

On April 19, 1971, Mario Andre was born to Edward Jackson and Willia Jackson. After studying under his grandfather, Mario professed his belief and trust in Jesus Christ.

Mario attended Tulsa public schools, where he learned to play the trumpet and developed his love of music. While attending McLain high school, he played a season of football....

Imogene Fennell

Jan 28, 2020

On March 23, 1961 a baby girl was born to Johnny and Doretha Fennell of Muskogee, Oklahoma and they gave her the name Imogene Fennell. Imogene was a bright and beautiful young lady that took pride and passion in everything she did in life. She grew up in a small community by the name of Blackjack, west of Muskogee,...

Moses L. Alexander, Jr.

Jan 27, 2020

Moses Jr's  story began in Haskell, Oklahoma on January 14th, back in 1950. He was born to Moses Alexander, Sr., and Maxine (Armstead) Alexander and was the oldest of seven boys and four girls. During his teen years, he was baptized at Simmons Chapel Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Isaac Cook. Moses Jr  attended schools in Haskell and...

Shirley Ann (Mcclellan) Rose

Jan 27, 2020

Shirley Ann (McClellan) Rose was born on March 24, 1950, in Mounds, Oklahoma, to Levon Sr., and Evelyn McClellan. She was the eighth child born of 10 children. Shirley attended public school at Liberty Mound in Mounds, Oklahoma, from the 1st grade to the 12th grade.

After graduating from high school in 1970, she got married and...

Joseph Kinsey Ruffin

Jan 26, 2020

On May 9th, 1957, in Richlands, North Carolina, Heaven blessed Matthew and Rose Ann Ruffin with a beautiful baby boy, Joseph Kinsey Ruffin, affectionately referred to as Joe Boy, making him the fifth of six siblings.

He graduated from Richlands High School in 1975 and attended college in Richlands, as well. Joe's next major milestone was enlisting...

Clyde Jefferson

Jan 23, 2020

Mr. Clyde Jefferson, age 76 passed away on January 23, 2020 from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Services are scheduled for Mr. Jefferson on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 11 A.M. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

Burial will immediately follow the services in the Northwest Cemetery in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

You may visit Clyde on...

Laura Elizabeth [Tate] Walker

Jan 23, 2020

Ms. Laura Elizabeth [Tate] Walker, after 76 years, passed from this life on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A public visitation will be on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 12 Noon until 2:00 PM.  The funeral cortege will depart from the funeral home for a Graveside ceremony which will begin at 2:30 PM in...

Carldell Pearson

Jan 22, 2020

Services for Mr. Carldell Pearson will be Saturday February 8, 2020 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel.

Friends may visit Mr. Pearson on Friday from 1PM until 6PM inside the Tulsa Chapel.

Donavan Lee Wesley

Jan 21, 2020

Services for Mr. Donavan Wesley will be Friday January 31, 2020 at 11AM inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa.

Friends may visit Mr. Wesley on Thursday from 1PM until 6PM in Tulsa.