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Frank W Bryan

Frank W Bryan

Sep 18, 2013

Frank William Bryan age 76 passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Frank was born October 1, 1936 in New York City, New York to Frank and Leona (Horn) Bryan. Frank had a Masters Degree in Management Engineering and worked as a Transportation Consultant for the railroad. Frank was preceded in death by his parents. He...

Janet Kay Gilles

Janet Kay Gilles

Sep 17, 2013

Janet Kay (Phillips) Gilles age 67 passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at her Mannford residence. Janet was born September 1, 1946 in Gainesville, Missouri to William "Boone" Phillips and Faye (Holmes) Phillips. She married Jerry A. Gilles November 24, 1965 and have been married for forty-seven years. Janet worked as a hand decorator for Frankoma Pottery. One of Janet's...

Roy Gahr

Roy Gahr

Sep 16, 2013

Roy David Gahr, Jr., a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 76. He was born October 19, 1936 to Roy D. Gahr, Sr. and Ollie (Locke) Gahr in Kansas City, Missouri. Roy retired from the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW...

Hobert Lee Franklin

Hobert Lee Franklin

Sep 16, 2013

Hobert Lee Franklin, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 90. He was born January 12, 1923 to John O. Franklin and Grace (West) Franklin in Walnut Tree, Arkansas. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace Franklin; daughter, Mary Joe...

Bobby Lee Turner

Bobby Lee Turner

Sep 9, 2013

Bobby Lee Turner age 82 passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at his Coppell, Texas residence. Bobby was born May 12, 1933 in Mayes County, Oklahoma to Lee Turner and Donna (Holmes) Turner. He enlisted into the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge. Bobby worked for thirty years as a Forklift Operator for Inca Metal Steel Company. He...

Robert William Parker

Robert William Parker

Sep 9, 2013

Robert William Parker passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK at the age of 72. Everyone knew him as Bob. Bob was born on June 24, 1941 in Pueblo, Colorado to William H. Parker and Doris McKinney Parker. He was the oldest of four sons. After graduating from Haviland Academy High School in Haviland,...

Steven James Lejeune

Steven James Lejeune

Sep 7, 2013

Steven James LeJeune age 32 passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma the result of a traffic accident. Steve was born November 4, 1980 in Eunice, Louisiana to Lonnie LeJeune and Jacqueline Sue (Dickson) LeJeune. He attended Eunice High School and worked as a pipe fitter in the oil industry. Steve was a people person and enjoyed hunting...

James Robert Dewitt

James Robert Dewitt

Sep 6, 2013

James Robert DeWitt, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at the age of 23. He was born December 23, 1989 to Alicia DeWitt in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Morris High School in 2008. Survivors include his parents, Alicia DeWitt Mitchell and Bruce Mitchell; two sisters, Haley and Summer Mitchell; best friends, Robert Gleghorn and Keith...

Paul Wayne Smith

Paul Wayne Smith

Sep 1, 2013

Paul Wayne Smith, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the age of 58. He was born December 28, 1954 to Paul William and Evelyn (Potter) Smith in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evalyn Smith and sister, Sharon K. Smith. Survivors include his wife, Zeborah Ann Smith of the home; father,...

Robert Doyle Washington

Robert Doyle Washington

Aug 31, 2013

Reverend Robert Doyle Washington Sr., age 75, a resident of Okmulgee, OK died on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at his home. He was born in Henryetta, OK on August 8, 1938 to Thomas and Martha Washington. He began his deacon work on November 27, 1982 and his ministry work on May 12, 1984 at Okmulgee Indian Baptist Church, where he...

James Carl Wivell

James Carl Wivell

Aug 28, 2013

James Carl Wivell of Longmont, CO, born July 21, 1965 in Baltimore, MD, was killed August 28, 2013 in a motor vehicle accident involving his semi-truck in Quapaw, OK. Jim sacrificed his life for the safety of others during the pursuit of a bank robber. Having always realized his great responsibility for safety while navigating highways from coast to coast...

Delphia Lynne Dunham

Delphia Lynne Dunham

Aug 25, 2013

Delphia Lynne Dunham, a resident of Morris, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the age of 77. She was born to Arley Zene and Ruby (Meigs) Goodman in Morris, Oklahoma. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Delphia’s home, 119 East Pekin Ave in Morris.

Gary Michael Hessom

Gary Michael Hessom

Aug 24, 2013

Gary Michael Hessom, a resident of Morris, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the age of 66. He was born March 17, 1947 to Edward C. Hessom, Sr. and Beatrice (Kinsey) Hessom in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He served in the United States Army and was a lifetime member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Okmulgee. Gary enjoyed car racing...

Betty Louise Kelough

Betty Louise Kelough

Aug 13, 2013

Betty Louise Castleberry Kelough, a resident of Okmulgee, went to Heaven on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the age of 80. She was born on November 28, 1932 to Lester Duncan and Alma Gertrude (Kitchen) Castleberry in Hitchita, Oklahoma. She was the sixth child of six. Betty married Arthur Melvin Kelough on May 27, 1948 at the Pentecostal Church in...

Henry Ford Tolbert

Henry Ford Tolbert

Aug 9, 2013

Henry "Ford" Tolbert age 90 passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 at his Glenpool, Oklahoma residence. Ford was born on April 24, 1923 in Etna, Arkansas to Thomas Lee Tolbert and Montie (Harris) Tolbert. He graduated from Ratcliff High School in 1941. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corp. and served his country in the Pacific as a...

Alma Wadley Lackey

Alma Wadley Lackey

Aug 7, 2013

Alma Wadley Lackey, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the age of 94. She was born May 4, 1919 to Benjamin Harrison and Ester Lee (Wilson) Spears in Muldrow, Oklahoma. She was member of the Second Baptist Church in Okmulgee. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James T. Wadley; second husband, David...

Annie Mae Phillips

Annie Mae Phillips

Aug 6, 2013

Annie Mae Phillips age 63 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her Tulsa, Oklahoma residence. Annie was born August 1, 1950 in Jackson, Mississippi to Abe Lindsay and Mary Lee (Richie) Lindsay. She graduated from Brinkley High School and received a Bachelors Degree from Mississippi Valley State College. She worked for the past sixteen years as a...

Linda Faye Beller

Linda Faye Beller

Aug 6, 2013

Linda Faye (Wassom) Dryden Beller age 81 passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 surrounded by her loving family members. Linda was born April 3, 1932 in Rozel, Kansas to George Washington Wassom and Della Jane (Shannon) Wassom. Linda was a twin weighing no more than 2 pounds at birth. Her twin sister, Glenda, died shortly after birth. Linda was the...

Alice Colleen Cercy

Alice Colleen Cercy

Aug 5, 2013

Alice Colleen (Love) Cercy of Bryant Arkansas, 86, was welcomed in heaven Monday August, 5th 2013. She was born March 11th 1927 in Tulia, Texas to Ed and Kate Love. Alice was married to Ralph D. Cercy on July 2nd 1946. They lived in Lubbock, TX for most of their married life where they had 2 daughters and 3 sons....

Frank W Bryan

Frank W Bryan

Sep 18, 2013

Frank William Bryan age 76 passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Frank was born October 1, 1936 in New York City, New York to Frank and Leona (Horn) Bryan. Frank had a Masters Degree in Management Engineering and worked as a Transportation Consultant for the railroad. Frank was preceded in death by his parents. He...

Janet Kay Gilles

Janet Kay Gilles

Sep 17, 2013

Janet Kay (Phillips) Gilles age 67 passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at her Mannford residence. Janet was born September 1, 1946 in Gainesville, Missouri to William "Boone" Phillips and Faye (Holmes) Phillips. She married Jerry A. Gilles November 24, 1965 and have been married for forty-seven years. Janet worked as a hand decorator for Frankoma Pottery. One of Janet's...

Roy Gahr

Roy Gahr

Sep 16, 2013

Roy David Gahr, Jr., a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 76. He was born October 19, 1936 to Roy D. Gahr, Sr. and Ollie (Locke) Gahr in Kansas City, Missouri. Roy retired from the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW...

Hobert Lee Franklin

Hobert Lee Franklin

Sep 16, 2013

Hobert Lee Franklin, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 90. He was born January 12, 1923 to John O. Franklin and Grace (West) Franklin in Walnut Tree, Arkansas. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace Franklin; daughter, Mary Joe...

Bobby Lee Turner

Bobby Lee Turner

Sep 9, 2013

Bobby Lee Turner age 82 passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at his Coppell, Texas residence. Bobby was born May 12, 1933 in Mayes County, Oklahoma to Lee Turner and Donna (Holmes) Turner. He enlisted into the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge. Bobby worked for thirty years as a Forklift Operator for Inca Metal Steel Company. He...

Robert William Parker

Robert William Parker

Sep 9, 2013

Robert William Parker passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK at the age of 72. Everyone knew him as Bob. Bob was born on June 24, 1941 in Pueblo, Colorado to William H. Parker and Doris McKinney Parker. He was the oldest of four sons. After graduating from Haviland Academy High School in Haviland,...

Steven James Lejeune

Steven James Lejeune

Sep 7, 2013

Steven James LeJeune age 32 passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma the result of a traffic accident. Steve was born November 4, 1980 in Eunice, Louisiana to Lonnie LeJeune and Jacqueline Sue (Dickson) LeJeune. He attended Eunice High School and worked as a pipe fitter in the oil industry. Steve was a people person and enjoyed hunting...

James Robert Dewitt

James Robert Dewitt

Sep 6, 2013

James Robert DeWitt, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at the age of 23. He was born December 23, 1989 to Alicia DeWitt in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Morris High School in 2008. Survivors include his parents, Alicia DeWitt Mitchell and Bruce Mitchell; two sisters, Haley and Summer Mitchell; best friends, Robert Gleghorn and Keith...

Paul Wayne Smith

Paul Wayne Smith

Sep 1, 2013

Paul Wayne Smith, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the age of 58. He was born December 28, 1954 to Paul William and Evelyn (Potter) Smith in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evalyn Smith and sister, Sharon K. Smith. Survivors include his wife, Zeborah Ann Smith of the home; father,...

Robert Doyle Washington

Robert Doyle Washington

Aug 31, 2013

Reverend Robert Doyle Washington Sr., age 75, a resident of Okmulgee, OK died on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at his home. He was born in Henryetta, OK on August 8, 1938 to Thomas and Martha Washington. He began his deacon work on November 27, 1982 and his ministry work on May 12, 1984 at Okmulgee Indian Baptist Church, where he...

James Carl Wivell

James Carl Wivell

Aug 28, 2013

James Carl Wivell of Longmont, CO, born July 21, 1965 in Baltimore, MD, was killed August 28, 2013 in a motor vehicle accident involving his semi-truck in Quapaw, OK. Jim sacrificed his life for the safety of others during the pursuit of a bank robber. Having always realized his great responsibility for safety while navigating highways from coast to coast...

Delphia Lynne Dunham

Delphia Lynne Dunham

Aug 25, 2013

Delphia Lynne Dunham, a resident of Morris, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the age of 77. She was born to Arley Zene and Ruby (Meigs) Goodman in Morris, Oklahoma. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Delphia’s home, 119 East Pekin Ave in Morris.

Gary Michael Hessom

Gary Michael Hessom

Aug 24, 2013

Gary Michael Hessom, a resident of Morris, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the age of 66. He was born March 17, 1947 to Edward C. Hessom, Sr. and Beatrice (Kinsey) Hessom in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He served in the United States Army and was a lifetime member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Okmulgee. Gary enjoyed car racing...

Betty Louise Kelough

Betty Louise Kelough

Aug 13, 2013

Betty Louise Castleberry Kelough, a resident of Okmulgee, went to Heaven on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the age of 80. She was born on November 28, 1932 to Lester Duncan and Alma Gertrude (Kitchen) Castleberry in Hitchita, Oklahoma. She was the sixth child of six. Betty married Arthur Melvin Kelough on May 27, 1948 at the Pentecostal Church in...

Henry Ford Tolbert

Henry Ford Tolbert

Aug 9, 2013

Henry "Ford" Tolbert age 90 passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 at his Glenpool, Oklahoma residence. Ford was born on April 24, 1923 in Etna, Arkansas to Thomas Lee Tolbert and Montie (Harris) Tolbert. He graduated from Ratcliff High School in 1941. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corp. and served his country in the Pacific as a...

Alma Wadley Lackey

Alma Wadley Lackey

Aug 7, 2013

Alma Wadley Lackey, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the age of 94. She was born May 4, 1919 to Benjamin Harrison and Ester Lee (Wilson) Spears in Muldrow, Oklahoma. She was member of the Second Baptist Church in Okmulgee. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James T. Wadley; second husband, David...

Annie Mae Phillips

Annie Mae Phillips

Aug 6, 2013

Annie Mae Phillips age 63 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her Tulsa, Oklahoma residence. Annie was born August 1, 1950 in Jackson, Mississippi to Abe Lindsay and Mary Lee (Richie) Lindsay. She graduated from Brinkley High School and received a Bachelors Degree from Mississippi Valley State College. She worked for the past sixteen years as a...

Linda Faye Beller

Linda Faye Beller

Aug 6, 2013

Linda Faye (Wassom) Dryden Beller age 81 passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 surrounded by her loving family members. Linda was born April 3, 1932 in Rozel, Kansas to George Washington Wassom and Della Jane (Shannon) Wassom. Linda was a twin weighing no more than 2 pounds at birth. Her twin sister, Glenda, died shortly after birth. Linda was the...

Alice Colleen Cercy

Alice Colleen Cercy

Aug 5, 2013

Alice Colleen (Love) Cercy of Bryant Arkansas, 86, was welcomed in heaven Monday August, 5th 2013. She was born March 11th 1927 in Tulia, Texas to Ed and Kate Love. Alice was married to Ralph D. Cercy on July 2nd 1946. They lived in Lubbock, TX for most of their married life where they had 2 daughters and 3 sons....