Obituaries

Feb 25, 2013

Lawrence Edward Casey, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 at the age of 74. He was born March 1, 1938 to James and Maggie Bell (Hawk) Casey in Claremor, Oklahoma.He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Phyllis Gaylord and Linda Johnston and one brother, Reese Casey....

Feb 23, 2013

Floyd Earnest Stewart, 87, left this earth to be with the Lord at 6:40 a.m., on February 23, 2013, while surrounded by family, at the Oklahoma Heart Institute of Hillcrest Medical Center, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the time of his death Floyd was a resident of Glenpool, Oklahoma. Floyd graduated from Ponca City High School in 1943 and married Geraldine...

Feb 21, 2013

George Edward Kendall, Jr. age 64 passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. George was born November 2, 1948 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to George Edward Kendall and Laura Lee (Henderson). He graduated from Central High School and continued his education and earned an associates degree. George served in the United States Army as a Military...

Feb 19, 2013

Roy Alva Callaway, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the age of 92. He was born June 22, 1920 to Elijah and Vennie (Paul) Callaway in Bartlesville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Vennie Callaway; wife, Neoma Callaway; son, Harral Callaway; brothers, Burnis and Jay Callaway; grandson, David Lee Callaway...

Feb 19, 2013

Feb 17, 2013

Eddie Franklin Fairchild age 67 passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Eddie was born on October 11, 1945 in Checotah, Oklahoma. He attended Charles Page High School. On March 27, 1966 he married Shirley Lee. Eddie worked for Greenstar Recycling Company as a Forklift Operator. In his spare time he liked to fish,...

Feb 16, 2013

Cynthia J. Vail, a resident of Hitchita, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the age of 64. Services are pending at this time under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee.

Feb 15, 2013

Feb 14, 2013

Michael Edward Hamelin age 63 passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 at St. John Medical Centers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Michael was born June 14, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Wilfred Hamelin and Josephine (Harris) Hamelin. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Michael worked as a plumber in the construction field. He was preceded in death...

Feb 12, 2013

Jacklyn Ann Simmers, 58, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born December 30, 1954 to Curtis and Mary (Harjo) Simmers in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Simmers; two brothers, Abraham and Curtis Jr. Simmers and son, Reuben Simmers. Survivors include her mother, Mary Simmers of Bristow; companion, Ernest Bearshead...

Feb 7, 2013

Fred Junior Buckley age 71 passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at his Oologah, Oklahoma residence. Fred was born March 30, 1941 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Fred Jackson Allen and Dolly Juanita Buckley. He married Linda Mae (Pearce) Buckley. He worked as a courier for a film delivery company. Fred was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived...

Feb 7, 2013

Daniel Michael McCollum age 61 passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at his Kellyville, Oklahoma residence. Daniel was born December 29, 1951 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Ulice McCollum and Margaret (Poor) McCollum. He worked as a Roughneck in the oil industry. Daniel married the love of his life Millie Barnes on Oct 3, 1970 in Sapulpa. To which Millie blessed...

Feb 6, 2013

Danny Michael Miller age 63 passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013. Danny was born May 15, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Everett Eugene Miller and Kathryn Rita (Sylvester) Miller. He graduated from Tulsa Central High School and received his Associate Degree from Moorepark College in Moorepark, California. Danny served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Rowan and served...

Feb 5, 2013

Jeanette Ruth (Tecumseh) Washington, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the age of 63. She was born January 3, 1950 to Isreal and Wisey (Scott) Tecumseh in Claremore, Oklahoma. She retired from Whitlock Packaging in Muskogee, Ok. In 2003, she co-founded Akasama Ministries located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma where she ministered and preached regularly. She was...

Feb 4, 2013

Irma C. Moreno, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 4, 2013, at the age of 56. She was born in San Antonio, Texas to parents Eugenio and Petra Cortez, on May 16, 1956. She was the ultimate example of a wife and mother because of the sacrifices she made in order to be...

Feb 2, 2013

Adam Todd Chesnutt age 48 passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 at his Tulsa residence. Adam was born June 21, 1964 in Perry, Oklahoma to Robin DeShan Chesnutt and Norma Sue (Daniels) Chesnutt. He graduated from Perry High School in 1982. Adam served in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge. He enjoyed racing motorcycles and working on...

Jan 28, 2013

Marguerite "Peggy" (Scott) Meadows age 92 passed away January 28, 2013 at Saint Francis Hospital surrounded by her loving family members. Marguerite was born September 29, 1920 to Lewis Lorenzo Scott and Frankie (Frazier) Scott in Jourdanton, Texas. Marguerite graduated from a business college in San Antonio, Texas and worked as a secretary. Over the years she worked as a...

Jan 28, 2013

Thomas M Thomas passed away on January 28th 2013 at 11:40 in Tulsa OK after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Springfield MO in 1954 to Carl & Mary Thomas. He was a lifelong lover of motorcycles, horses, camping and recently loved to fish. He was a proud member of the Millwright Union locals in Kansas City...

Jan 28, 2013

Mary L. (Hendrix) Thompson age 83 passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at Tahlequah City Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Mary was born October 31, 1929 in Bixby, Oklahoma to Elmer and Lillian Mae (Wright) Hendrix. Mary attended business college. She married John Paul Thompson December 19, 1945. Mary worked as a bookkeeper for Southwest Sporting Company before retiring. She was...

Jan 26, 2013

Barbara Jean (Sailing) Jones age 70 passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Haskell Nursing Home in Haskell, Oklahoma. Barbara was born November 15, 1942 in Los Angeles, California. She worked as a caregiver in the home health care field. Barbara enjoyed crocheting. She attended Landmark Bible Church in Haskell, Oklahoma. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and...