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Eastern Oklahoma Obituaries

Anna Jean Hankins Ross

Anna Jean Hankins Ross

Jun 12, 2026

Anna Jean "Jean" Hankins Ross, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and devout Catholic, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, in Checotah, Oklahoma. She was 86 years old. 

Born on May 7, 1939, in Pierce, Oklahoma, to Mary Palmer and Ambris LaCour Sr., Jean grew up surrounded by the warmth and love of family. Throughout her life, she remained deeply rooted...

Ronald Hall

Ronald Hall

Jun 10, 2026

*** The Service For Mr. Ronald Hall will be streamed via our Facebook Page ( Biglow Funerals Inc. ) on "Facebook Live beginning at 11:00AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026*** The link is provided below.

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With grateful hearts for a life well lived, the family of Ronald Hall lovingly celebrates his journey. Ronald the beloved son of the late Henry...

Officer Derrick Edward Alexander, Sr.

Officer Derrick Edward Alexander, Sr.

Jun 10, 2026

*** The Service For Officer Derrick Alexander will be streamed via our Facebook Page ( Biglow Funerals Inc. ) on "Facebook Live beginning at 10:50AM on Friday, June 19, 2026

*** The link is provided below.

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Services for Officer Derrick Alexander, Sr., will be Friday June 19, 2026 - 11AM inside The Nathan E. Harris Fieldhouse at Booker T. Washington High...

Sheila Edwards

Sheila Edwards

Jun 10, 2026

Mrs. Sheila Edwards, a resident of Okmulgee, "dozed into sweet, Eternal Rest" on Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026 inTulsa, Oklahoma.

Services are currently pending in The Chapel of Peace of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors Inc., of Okmulgee

You may order flowers: (918)687-7574 lakelandflorist.com

Lamisha Gaines

Lamisha Gaines

Jun 10, 2026

On January 15, 1950, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, a beautiful baby girl was born to Theodore Jones and Betty Lewis. They named her Lamisha. She was the eldest of 5 children.

She accepted Christ at an early age, attending New Town Church in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

Lamisha attended school in Beggs, Oklahoma. After graduating from The Historical Wheatly High School, she attended Northeastern State...

Walter Alfred Dean

Walter Alfred Dean

Jun 10, 2026

Mr. Walter Alfred Dean, a U.S. Army Veteran, after 79 seasons of life, transitioned to Everlasting Memory on Wednesday afternoon, June 10, 2026 Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A Graveside Ceremony for Mr. Dean will commence on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the Eleventh Hour in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.

You may visit Mr. Dean, as he slumbers in peaceful...

Billie Brown

Billie Brown

Jun 6, 2026

Mr. Billie D. Brown, at the age of 84, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00AM in the Greater Union Baptist Church.

You may visit Mr. Brown on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, between the hours of 1:00PM until 6:00PM in the All Faith's Chapel of Keith D....

Edith M. Ruffin

Edith M. Ruffin

Jun 6, 2026

Edith Mae Ruffin was born on January 8, 1940, in Summit, Oklahoma, to the proud parents, Adell Gilyard and Oscar Crawford. She spent her entire life in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where she built a legacy of faith, family, service, and love.

At an early age, Edith accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and understood the importance of a personal relationship with...

John Bruce Erivin

John Bruce Erivin

Jun 5, 2026

Services for Mr. John Bruce Erivin will be Saturday June 20, 2026 at 11AM at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church - Tulsa.

Visitation will be Friday June 19, 2026 from 10AM - 6PM in Tulsa.

Amica Lashon McGee

Amica Lashon McGee

Jun 1, 2026

Amica Lashon McGee was born on March 25, 1974, in Phoenix, Arizona to Greta Behn and Franklin McGee.

In her early childhood, Amica and her mother relocated to Okmulgee, where she was raised. At a young age, she accepted Christ and was baptized at New Salem Baptist Church. Amica graduated from Okmulgee High School as a proud member of the Class...

John Jerry Norwood Sr.

John Jerry Norwood Sr.

Jun 1, 2026

On September 7, 1964, in Muskogee Oklahoma, a baby boy was born to James Willie and Maxine Stanford-Norwood. He was the youngest and last of nine children. They named him John Jerry Norwood, and throughout his life he was affectionately known as “Jerry” by family and friends.

Jerry attended Tony Goetz Elementary School and Alice Robertson Middle School in Muskogee, Oklahoma....

Leroy Schumpert, Jr.

Leroy Schumpert, Jr.

May 31, 2026

Mr. Leroy Schumpert, Jr., 84, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, transitioned from Earth to Glory on Sunday morning, May 31, 2026, with his family by his side.

A Graveside Ceremony for Leroy will commence on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at High Noon in the Green Acres Memorial Gardens in Skiatook, Oklahoma.

You may visit Mr. Schumpert, as he slumbers in peaceful repose at the...

Mabel L Williams

Mabel L Williams

May 28, 2026

*** The Service For Mrs. Mabel L. Williams will be streamed via our Facebook Page ( Biglow Funerals Inc. ) on "Facebook Live beginning at 11:30AM on Friday, June 12, 2026

*** The link is provided below. 

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Mrs. Mable L. Williams, after 72 years with us, was "summoned by the Master" and called his faithful servant to rest, on Thursday,...

Kenneth Louis Crews

Kenneth Louis Crews

May 27, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Louis Crews, in his 72nd season of life, received his rest on Saturday, May 27, 2026 from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

You may visit Mr. Crews, as he slumbers in peaceful repose at the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., of Tulsa on Thursday, June 4, 2026 between the hours of 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

The Celebration of His life...

Lantz Ellis Kemp

Lantz Ellis Kemp

May 27, 2026

Lantz Ellis Kemp passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 40. He was born on April 18, 1986, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Annetta Custer of Okay, Oklahoma.

Lantz graduated from Okay High School and dedicated much of his life to mentoring and coaching young athletes. He had a deep passion for sports and...

Stephanie Nicole Akaruwiese

Stephanie Nicole Akaruwiese

May 26, 2026

*** The Service For Mrs. Stephanie Nicole Akaruwiese will be streamed via our Facebook Page ( Biglow Funerals Inc. ) on "Facebook Live beginning at 11:00AM***

The link is provided below.

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Mrs. Stephanie Nicole Akaruwiese, 53, passed away from this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Eleventh...

Patricia Ann Harris

Patricia Ann Harris

May 26, 2026

Ms. Patricia Ann Anderson Harris, affectionately known as Roxanne by her family and friends, was born during the winter of 1958 in Altheimer, Arkansas, on February 18th, and she was the cherished daughter of Julius and Beatrice Anderson.

At a young age, she moved to Summit, Oklahoma, where she met and married Carl Jerome Harris Sr. Together, they were blessed with...

Gloria B Parker

Gloria B Parker

May 23, 2026

*** The Service For Miss Gloria B. Parker will be streamed via our Facebook Page ( Biglow Funerals Inc. ) on "Facebook Live beginning at 11:00AM on Monday, June 8, 2026*** The link is provided below.

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Gloria Belle Parker was born January 30, 1942 to Willard Giddings and Opal Jean (Moore) Parker. She was the second of two daughters.

Gloria received her...

Chris "Buddy" Harris, Jr.

Chris "Buddy" Harris, Jr.

May 22, 2026

Mr. Christopher "Buddy" Harris Jr., in his 44th year with us, left us on Friday evening, May 22, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

"The storm is over now, he's gone to Thugz Mansion."

Cremation under the auspices of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., of Tulsa.

Local Florist: Lakeland Florist- 918-687-7574

Charles Fowler, III

Charles Fowler, III

May 20, 2026

*** The Service For Mr. Charles Fowler III will be streamed via our Facebook Page ( Biglow Funerals Inc. ) on "Facebook Live beginning at 11:00AM***

The link is provided below.

https://www. facebook.com/Biglow-Funerals-Inc-365029870361957/

Mr. Charles Fowler III, in his 45th year, transitioned to Eternal Peace on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026 at...

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