Obituaries

Aug 19, 2012

David Arthur Kirkpatrick age 68 passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Companions Specialized Care Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. David was born July 31, 1944 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Clifford E. Kirkpatrick and Buelah Mae (Jenkins) Kirkpatrick. He worked in the construction business as a laborer. David was preceded in death by his parents: Clifford and Buelah Kirkpatrick and his...

Aug 19, 2012

Doris Deane (Smith) Pringle age 75 passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Doris was born September 3, 1936 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Gilford Smith and Helen (Jenkins) Smith. She received her diploma in nursing and worked as a registered nurse for forty-five years. Doris was preceded in death by her parents: Gilford and Helen Smith, her son...

Aug 19, 2012

Former long-time Menominee and Marinette resident Richard 'Dick' Ruleford, 88, left this world on August 19, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Richard was born July 15, 1924 in Urbana, Illinois to William and Clara (Williams) Ruleford, but moved to the Menominee and Marinette area as a child. Most will remember his teasing ways and always having a joke to tell, along...

Aug 18, 2012

William Knowles (Bill) Hite, Jr. age 69 passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bill was born February 13, 1943 to William Hite, Sr. and Mary Kathryn (Fink) Hite in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Charleston High School in Charleston, Illinois and attended the University of Illinois and Bradley University. He married Lecia Hite...

Aug 18, 2012

Belva Jean Folsom, a resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the age of 82. She was born October 6, 1929 to Please May and Minnie (Few) Smith in Talihina, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Deliverance Tabernacle in Okmulgee. Belva was an avid reader and a seamstress. She worked as...

Aug 17, 2012

Aug 13, 2012

Carol Mary (Deckman) Ketterer age 66 passed away at her Glenpool, Oklahoma residence on Monday, August 13, 2012 surrounded by her family members. Carol was born December 29, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to James William Deckman and Catharine (Smith) Deckman. In 1963 she graduated from John Bartman High School. Carol has lived in Glenpool, Oklahoma area for seven years moving...

Aug 12, 2012

Dorothy Maxine Hankins, a resident of Morris, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the age of 87. She was born to Charles and Cora (Dunigan) Dodds in Drumright, Oklahoma. On June 11, 1945, she married W.F. Hankins. She was a very loving mother to her children and a dear wife. She was preceded in death by her parents, two...

Aug 12, 2012

Donald Lee McDonald age 65 passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Donald born November 9, 1946 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Richard Lee McDonald and Donna Jean (Short) McDonald. He graduated from Bartlesville High School with the Class of 1965. Donald continued his education at Bolivar University and graduated with a Bachelors of Science...

Aug 11, 2012

Joy Ann Ebert, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the age of 77. She was born May 30, 1935 to Jim and Gertrude (Fuller) Newman in Weleetka, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Preston Assembly of God Church and a lifetime member of the ASCPA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim...

Aug 11, 2012

Esther "Sue" (Cox) Mills age 75 ascended to her Heavenly home on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Sue was born May 30, 1937 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Jesse Weaver Cox and Nannie Eva (Cargile) Cox. She graduated from Central High School in Muskogee with the Class of 1954. Sue married Bobby Gene Mills on July 13, 1957 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She...

Aug 9, 2012

John Lee Oliver, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the age of 91. He was born March 9, 1921 to John Lee Oliver, Sr. and Faye (Gregory) Oliver in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a member of the Oak Grove Pentecostal Church in Edna. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Faye...

Aug 5, 2012

Barbara Jean (Hollier) Smith age 74 passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Barbara was born April 2, 1938 in Port Arthur, Texas to Elsie Hollier and Willie Mae (Morvant) Hollier. She worked as a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents: Elsie and Willie Hollier and her husband. Barbara is survived...

Aug 2, 2012

Orville Lee Lugo, Sr. age 81 passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his Sapulpa, Oklahoma residence. Orville was born in Hartshorne, Oklahoma on January 15, 1931 to Fernando Lugo and Sara (Romero) Lugo. He graduated from Holy Family Catholic High School. Orville worked as a welder for Cooling Products before he retired. Orville was preceded in death by his...

Jul 31, 2012

Robert (Bob) Eugene DeBolt of Jenks, Oklahoma went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the age of 80. Bob was born March 1, 1932 in Ramona, Oklahoma to Clarent and Marie DeBolt. He attended schools in Oklahoma and graduated from Webster High School in 1949. In 1952 he was drafted into the United States Army and...

Jul 25, 2012

Lois Ann Moon, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the age of 70. She was born January 2, 1942 to Granville and Lela B. (Wright) Kelley in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. On December 11, 1979, she married Charles Edwin Moon in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Okmulgee....

Jul 25, 2012

John Monroe DeMoss age 68 passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma. John was born February 7, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Gus A. DeMoss and Beulah (McDonald) DeMoss. He graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1962 and served in the United States Air Force. John worked in the entertainment industry as a casino manager...

Jul 24, 2012

Diana Linn (Taber) Lewis age 63 passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at her Bixby, Oklahoma residence. Linn was born September 24, 1948 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Donald Ray Taber and Carmalita (Williams) Taber. She graduated from Jenks High School with the Class of 1966. She received her Bachelors Degree in Business from OSU. Linn married James Allen Lewis...

Jul 19, 2012

Robert Jon Bullett, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the age of 23. He was born July 27, 1988 to Randy and Loretta (Bullett) Harjo in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Solomon and Ida Bullett, grandfather, Cecil Harjo and aunt, Midge Hilburn. Survivors include his parents, Randy and Loretta Harjo...

Jul 19, 2012

Maureen Anne Kelly age 60 passed away at her Jenks, Oklahoma residence. Maureen was born April 16, 1952 in New Britain, Connecticut to Francis and Mary Catherine (Donovan) Kelly. She graduated from New Britain High School. Maureen continued her education and received a CTBS in Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Masters Degree in Engineering from University of...