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Louis Edward Mcclain

Louis Edward Mcclain

May 27, 2012

Louis Edward McClain was born October 15, 1923 in Coalgate, OK to Thomas Jefferson McClain and Ida Mae Dodd McClain. One year later, his father, mother, and three older siblings moved to Tahlequah, OK, where Ed grew to be a young man. In 1942 at 18 years of age, he joined the army and served in the Pacific Theatre until...

John Walker

John Walker

May 21, 2012

John W. Walker age 94 passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Claremore Veterans Center in Claremore, Oklahoma. John was born July 22, 1917 in Globe, Arizona to Andrew Jackson Walker and Marie (Payden) Walker. He grew up in Arizona and graduated from high school in that area. He served in the United States Army Air Corp from April 13,...

Sarah Nell Matthews

Sarah Nell Matthews

May 19, 2012

Sarah Nell (Daniels) Matthews passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Okmulgee at the age of 89. She was born Tuesday, June 27, 1922 in Haskell, Oklahoma to William Dorsey Daniels and Frances Louise (Cowan) Daniels. Sarah grew up in Morris and Okmulgee. During WWII, she worked as an aircraft inspector in a defense plant. After she married, she was...

Millie Mcelhannon

Millie Mcelhannon

May 19, 2012

Millie Katherine McElhannon, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the age of 81. She was born January 9, 1931 to William Ernest and Captola (Minor) Epping. Survivors include her four children, Pam Vidricksen Kerr and husband, Robert of Katy, Texas, Debby Anders of Piedmont, Tony Vidricksen and wife, Lynn of Bel Air, Maryland and Mark...

Loretta Sloan

Loretta Sloan

May 16, 2012

Loretta Ann "De" Sloan, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the age of 80. She was born August 1, 1931 to Harber and Betty (McHenry) Johnson in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Okmulgee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harber and Betty Johnson; husband, Jack Sloan;...

Marvin Jesse Waggoner

Marvin Jesse Waggoner

May 15, 2012

Marvin Jesse Waggoner age 80 passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Marvin was born January 23, 1932 in Tahoka, Texas to Lloyd Waggoner and Alpha Pearl (Walker) Waggoner. He grew up in Texas and attended schools in Muleshoe, Texas. Marvin married Ella Juanita (Nita) Willis on July 3, 1951. Marvin's working career...

Billy Ray Parker

Billy Ray Parker

May 14, 2012

Billy Ray Parker age 70 passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at his Glenpool, Oklahoma residence. Billy was born September 21, 1941 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to A.T. Parker and Martha (Wilkins) Parker. He graduated from Purcell High School and Spartan School of Aeronautics with an A&P license. Billy married Jeraldine "Jerry" Wright on March 20, 1965. They have been married...

Evelyn Marie Poe

Evelyn Marie Poe

May 13, 2012

Evelyn Marie (Pendleton) Hohuski Poe age 90 passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Jenks, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family members. Evelyn was born September 28, 1921 in Meta, Missouri to Alonzo "Otto" Pendleton and Dosha (Penny) Evans. She served in the United States Navy as a Wave during World War II. During her civilian life she worked as...

Kevin Grant Scott

Kevin Grant Scott

May 13, 2012

Kevin Grant Scott finished his earthly journey and went to meet his Savior Jesus Christ on May 13, 2012 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kevin was loved by his family and many friends. Kevin was born on October 10, 1962 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Calvin and Barbara (Starr) Scott. He spent his early years in Blackwell...

James E. Churchill

James E. Churchill

May 12, 2012

James E. Churchill, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the age of 83. He was born July 6, 1928 to Lester Ray and Zela (Cunningham) Churchill in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. On March 16, 1946, he married Mamie Murray in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Ray and Zela Churchill; son, Larry...

Helen Lanore Ellig

Helen Lanore Ellig

May 10, 2012

Helen Lanore Ellig, a resident of Henryetta, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the age of 95. She was born Sunday, January 21, 1917 to M.A. Hardin and Elizabeth (Williams) Hardin in Bryant, Oklahoma. On January 4, 1933, she married James Henry Ellig in Okemah, Oklahoma. She was a member of the First United...

Raymond Gene Tolbert

Raymond Gene Tolbert

May 8, 2012

Raymond Gene Tolbert age 61 passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Raymond was born February 12, 1951 in Breckenridge, Texas to Leonard and Glenna (Guill) Tolbert. He worked in the construction field as a painter. Raymond loved football. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy's fan. He loved to fish and he loved his remote control for watching...

Wanda Faye Harjo

Wanda Faye Harjo

May 4, 2012

Wanda Faye Harjo, a resident of Hanna, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at the age of 73. She was born Monday, July 18, 1938 to Mosey and Alice (Bullett) Lewis in Henryetta, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Weogufkee Indian Baptist Church in Hanna. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mosey and Alice Lewis; husband, Buddy...

Norma Jean Lamb

Norma Jean Lamb

May 3, 2012

Norma "Jean" Lamb age 84 passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Hillcrest South Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jean was born October 19, 1927 in Clinton, Oklahoma to George Inman and Martha (Powell) Inman. She graduated from Clinton High School. On December 23, 1944 in Pecos, Texas she married Lloyd Lamb. Jean was a homemaker all her life. She was...

David Feldman

David Feldman

May 1, 2012

David Feldman age 74 passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Hillcrest South Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. David was born October 14, 1937 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Max Feldman and Marion (Srulson) Feldman. David worked as a Bio-Chemist in the pharmaceutical field. David was preceded in death by his parents: Max and Marion Feldman, his brother, Ross Feldman and his...

Marjorie Jean Heath

Marjorie Jean Heath

May 1, 2012

Marjorie Jean (Phillips) Heath age 89 passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at The Gardens Nursing Home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Marjorie was born October 31, 1922 in First View, Colorado to Reverend Raymond Phillips and Eva Webb. She graduated from North Kansas City Missouri High School. She graduated with a BSN from University of Alabama Birmingham School of Nursing in...

Keith Allen Reagan

Keith Allen Reagan

Apr 28, 2012

Keith Allen Reagan age 63 passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Keith was born March 22, 1949 in El Paso, Texas to Ruthven Reagan and Esther (Boyd) Reagan. He graduated from Claremore High School in 1967 and Northeastern State University in 1970 with a business degree. Keith met Vicki in 1970 and they...

Thomas Howard Stapleton

Thomas Howard Stapleton

Apr 27, 2012

Thomas Howard Stapleton age 75 passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thomas was born January 16, 1937 in Berkeley, California to Thomas Frances Stapleton and Ruth Aletha (Teele) Stapleton. He graduated from Shawnee High School and Bacone College with a Bachelors degree. He worked as a Management Consultant for various corporations. Thomas enjoyed sailing and wood crafting...

James Chester Faulkner

James Chester Faulkner

Apr 27, 2012

James Chester Faulkner age 37 passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 in Glenpool, Oklahoma. James was born September 19, 1974 in Barbourville, Kentucky to James W. Faulkner and Beverly (Faulkner) Baker. He worked as a landscaper tree trimmer. James liked to fish, hunt and spend his time doing things outdoors. He also enjoyed playing with his best friend and companion,...

Charlotte D. Hamilton

Charlotte D. Hamilton

Apr 27, 2012

Charlotte Dee (French) Hamilton age 66 passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charlotte was born February 20, 1946 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from Will Rogers High School. Charlotte worked for Shell Oil in the Credit Card Department before retiring. She was a huge Elvis fan. She attended Regency Park Nazarene Church where...

Louis Edward Mcclain

Louis Edward Mcclain

May 27, 2012

Louis Edward McClain was born October 15, 1923 in Coalgate, OK to Thomas Jefferson McClain and Ida Mae Dodd McClain. One year later, his father, mother, and three older siblings moved to Tahlequah, OK, where Ed grew to be a young man. In 1942 at 18 years of age, he joined the army and served in the Pacific Theatre until...

John Walker

John Walker

May 21, 2012

John W. Walker age 94 passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Claremore Veterans Center in Claremore, Oklahoma. John was born July 22, 1917 in Globe, Arizona to Andrew Jackson Walker and Marie (Payden) Walker. He grew up in Arizona and graduated from high school in that area. He served in the United States Army Air Corp from April 13,...

Sarah Nell Matthews

Sarah Nell Matthews

May 19, 2012

Sarah Nell (Daniels) Matthews passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Okmulgee at the age of 89. She was born Tuesday, June 27, 1922 in Haskell, Oklahoma to William Dorsey Daniels and Frances Louise (Cowan) Daniels. Sarah grew up in Morris and Okmulgee. During WWII, she worked as an aircraft inspector in a defense plant. After she married, she was...

Millie Mcelhannon

Millie Mcelhannon

May 19, 2012

Millie Katherine McElhannon, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the age of 81. She was born January 9, 1931 to William Ernest and Captola (Minor) Epping. Survivors include her four children, Pam Vidricksen Kerr and husband, Robert of Katy, Texas, Debby Anders of Piedmont, Tony Vidricksen and wife, Lynn of Bel Air, Maryland and Mark...

Loretta Sloan

Loretta Sloan

May 16, 2012

Loretta Ann "De" Sloan, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the age of 80. She was born August 1, 1931 to Harber and Betty (McHenry) Johnson in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Okmulgee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harber and Betty Johnson; husband, Jack Sloan;...

Marvin Jesse Waggoner

Marvin Jesse Waggoner

May 15, 2012

Marvin Jesse Waggoner age 80 passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Marvin was born January 23, 1932 in Tahoka, Texas to Lloyd Waggoner and Alpha Pearl (Walker) Waggoner. He grew up in Texas and attended schools in Muleshoe, Texas. Marvin married Ella Juanita (Nita) Willis on July 3, 1951. Marvin's working career...

Billy Ray Parker

Billy Ray Parker

May 14, 2012

Billy Ray Parker age 70 passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at his Glenpool, Oklahoma residence. Billy was born September 21, 1941 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to A.T. Parker and Martha (Wilkins) Parker. He graduated from Purcell High School and Spartan School of Aeronautics with an A&P license. Billy married Jeraldine "Jerry" Wright on March 20, 1965. They have been married...

Evelyn Marie Poe

Evelyn Marie Poe

May 13, 2012

Evelyn Marie (Pendleton) Hohuski Poe age 90 passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Jenks, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family members. Evelyn was born September 28, 1921 in Meta, Missouri to Alonzo "Otto" Pendleton and Dosha (Penny) Evans. She served in the United States Navy as a Wave during World War II. During her civilian life she worked as...

Kevin Grant Scott

Kevin Grant Scott

May 13, 2012

Kevin Grant Scott finished his earthly journey and went to meet his Savior Jesus Christ on May 13, 2012 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kevin was loved by his family and many friends. Kevin was born on October 10, 1962 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Calvin and Barbara (Starr) Scott. He spent his early years in Blackwell...

James E. Churchill

James E. Churchill

May 12, 2012

James E. Churchill, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the age of 83. He was born July 6, 1928 to Lester Ray and Zela (Cunningham) Churchill in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. On March 16, 1946, he married Mamie Murray in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Ray and Zela Churchill; son, Larry...

Helen Lanore Ellig

Helen Lanore Ellig

May 10, 2012

Helen Lanore Ellig, a resident of Henryetta, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the age of 95. She was born Sunday, January 21, 1917 to M.A. Hardin and Elizabeth (Williams) Hardin in Bryant, Oklahoma. On January 4, 1933, she married James Henry Ellig in Okemah, Oklahoma. She was a member of the First United...

Raymond Gene Tolbert

Raymond Gene Tolbert

May 8, 2012

Raymond Gene Tolbert age 61 passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Raymond was born February 12, 1951 in Breckenridge, Texas to Leonard and Glenna (Guill) Tolbert. He worked in the construction field as a painter. Raymond loved football. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy's fan. He loved to fish and he loved his remote control for watching...

Wanda Faye Harjo

Wanda Faye Harjo

May 4, 2012

Wanda Faye Harjo, a resident of Hanna, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at the age of 73. She was born Monday, July 18, 1938 to Mosey and Alice (Bullett) Lewis in Henryetta, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Weogufkee Indian Baptist Church in Hanna. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mosey and Alice Lewis; husband, Buddy...

Norma Jean Lamb

Norma Jean Lamb

May 3, 2012

Norma "Jean" Lamb age 84 passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Hillcrest South Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jean was born October 19, 1927 in Clinton, Oklahoma to George Inman and Martha (Powell) Inman. She graduated from Clinton High School. On December 23, 1944 in Pecos, Texas she married Lloyd Lamb. Jean was a homemaker all her life. She was...

David Feldman

David Feldman

May 1, 2012

David Feldman age 74 passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Hillcrest South Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. David was born October 14, 1937 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Max Feldman and Marion (Srulson) Feldman. David worked as a Bio-Chemist in the pharmaceutical field. David was preceded in death by his parents: Max and Marion Feldman, his brother, Ross Feldman and his...

Marjorie Jean Heath

Marjorie Jean Heath

May 1, 2012

Marjorie Jean (Phillips) Heath age 89 passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at The Gardens Nursing Home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Marjorie was born October 31, 1922 in First View, Colorado to Reverend Raymond Phillips and Eva Webb. She graduated from North Kansas City Missouri High School. She graduated with a BSN from University of Alabama Birmingham School of Nursing in...

Keith Allen Reagan

Keith Allen Reagan

Apr 28, 2012

Keith Allen Reagan age 63 passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Keith was born March 22, 1949 in El Paso, Texas to Ruthven Reagan and Esther (Boyd) Reagan. He graduated from Claremore High School in 1967 and Northeastern State University in 1970 with a business degree. Keith met Vicki in 1970 and they...

Thomas Howard Stapleton

Thomas Howard Stapleton

Apr 27, 2012

Thomas Howard Stapleton age 75 passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thomas was born January 16, 1937 in Berkeley, California to Thomas Frances Stapleton and Ruth Aletha (Teele) Stapleton. He graduated from Shawnee High School and Bacone College with a Bachelors degree. He worked as a Management Consultant for various corporations. Thomas enjoyed sailing and wood crafting...

James Chester Faulkner

James Chester Faulkner

Apr 27, 2012

James Chester Faulkner age 37 passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 in Glenpool, Oklahoma. James was born September 19, 1974 in Barbourville, Kentucky to James W. Faulkner and Beverly (Faulkner) Baker. He worked as a landscaper tree trimmer. James liked to fish, hunt and spend his time doing things outdoors. He also enjoyed playing with his best friend and companion,...

Charlotte D. Hamilton

Charlotte D. Hamilton

Apr 27, 2012

Charlotte Dee (French) Hamilton age 66 passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charlotte was born February 20, 1946 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from Will Rogers High School. Charlotte worked for Shell Oil in the Credit Card Department before retiring. She was a huge Elvis fan. She attended Regency Park Nazarene Church where...