Obituaries

Oct 22, 2015

Paul was a professional Tractor - trailer driver. Beginning at the age of 20, when he purchased his first Truck (1967), it was a Cab over Kenworth. He spent over 30 Years driving coast to coast, chalking up just over 4 million miles. Paul’s great love of being an avid Harley Rider took him to Sturgis 3 times, Dayton’s Bike...

Oct 22, 2015

Oct 21, 2015

Jerry Wesley Smalling, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the age of 81. He was born January 15, 1934 to George W. and Anna Inez (Trease) Smalling in Morris, Oklahoma. Mr. Smalling served in the United States Army from 1956-1958 and was in the 10th Mountain Division. He was soldier of the year in...

Oct 21, 2015

Dr. James E. White passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, October 21 2015. Born in Okmulgee Oklahoma in 1929, his roots are traced to Ireland with a distinguished Irish heritage. James graduated from Okmulgee high school in 1946 and enlisted in the Army following high school. Near the end of his tour, he was offered an appointment...

Oct 21, 2015

Oct 21, 2015

Oct 21, 2015

Karen Jane (Levey) Jenks passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at her home in Tulsa. Karen was born March 4, 1960 to Martin and Dorlene (Underwood) Levey in Reading, England. Karen worked as a receptionist at Victory Travel Agency. She was a very creative person, enjoyed teaching hand crafting to her grandchildren and loved Christian music. She was preceded in...

Oct 20, 2015

Jack Lee Acklin passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa. He was born August 5, 1931 in Cushing, the son of Russell and Letha (Morgan) Acklin. Jack was the chief mechanic on a B-36 Bomber during the Korean war. He experienced college life and graduated from Oklahoma State University. Jack taught American History and...

Oct 18, 2015

Rena Carolyn Murphy Koppelman passed away peacefully on October 18, 2015, at Saint Simeons Episcopal Home in Tulsa, after a long illness. Rena was born on July 4, 1941 in Oklahoma, the only daughter of Marguerite Éclair Murphy and father, Ralph Stanley Stanford Murphy of Oklahoma. Her parents predeceased her in the 1990’s. Her father often told her that he...

Oct 18, 2015

Denzle Robert Shafer age 80 passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Denzle was born December 8, 1934 in Milo, MO to James Lloyd Shafer and Bertha Ellen (Ritchey) Shafer. He graduated from El Dorado High School with the Class of 1953 and he attended Emporia State Teacher College and received his Bachelors Degree....

Oct 18, 2015

Dorothy Julia Germaine died on October 18, 2015 at the age of 85. She lived in Longview for 40 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Eugene J. Germaine Jr., a retired engineer for Schiltz and Stroh's Breweries. She will remain in the loving memory of her two children: Eugene Germaine, III and Sandra Huggins and...

Oct 17, 2015

Kent Wilson Harrell, Sr., a longtime resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the age of 99. He was born July 13, 1916 to Benjamin Roy and Mary Angiliene (Reynolds) Harrell in Bellefonte, Arkansas. On September 14, 1940, he married Edweena Louise Moore. He served in the United States Air Force during WWII and was the oldest...

Oct 17, 2015

A much loved mother, daughter, wife, sister and Nana, Lisa Kaye McCormick, 42, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away at OSU Medical Center unexpectedly on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Lisa was born on March 8, 1973 to Dorothy Crabb and Harold Leroy Crabb in Vancouver, Washington. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, the color purple, her dogs and most of...

Oct 17, 2015

Patricia Lynn Venable, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the age of 61. She was born September 1, 1954 to Jimmy Lee and Lois Hazel (Hodge) Calvin in Wetumka, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Jubilee Christian Center in Okmulgee. She was a traveling evangelist for many years and involved in women’s retreats. She...

Oct 16, 2015

David Patrick Patterson, age 57, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma. David was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 27, 1958 to Oscar and Barbara Patterson. He graduated from Memorial High School with the class of 1975. He was a machinist by trade. David liked to fish, gardening, do wood work and collecting...

Oct 15, 2015

Valerie Louise Penfield age 48 passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at her Glenpool residence. Valerie was born in Jay, Oklahoma on August 20, 1967 to Winfred William Lackey and Mary Louise McKinnis. She graduated from Jay High School and attended OSU Okmulgee. She coached little girls in cheerleading for many years. Valerie worked in the Bakery Department...

Oct 15, 2015

David LeRoy Davis, Jr. passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at his home in Tulsa. David was born February 25, 1961 to David LeRoy, Sr. and Mary Ann (Sourjohn) Davis in Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from high school in Midwest City. David worked as a Stocker at Reasor's Grocery Store. He is survived by his wife, Donna Davis of...

Oct 15, 2015

Madaline Conner, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the age of 91. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Schaudt’s Okmulgee Funeral Service 220 S. Alabama Ave, Okmulgee. Family and Friends may view the obituary and send condolences online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com

Oct 14, 2015

John Paul Burton, 64, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Tulsa. He was born on December 7, 1950 in Bristow, OK to Bill and Ruby Burton. John was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, loving husband and devoted father. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Mann) Burton whom he married January 14, 1972. Together they have two children,...

Oct 14, 2015

Gorman Ray Hold passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Tulsa. Gorman was born February 28, 1947 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to James and Ellen (Gilliland) Hold. He was the owner of a Septic Pumping Service. Gorman is survived by his wife, Sandy; children: Gary W. Hold (Jolinda) of Sapulpa, OK, Serena Bridges (Christopher) of Florence, AL, Michelle Carlile (Stephen) of...