Obituaries

Oct 12, 2011

Betty May (Shackelton) Martin was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to loving parents Byrde and Joseph Shackelton on October 29, 1922. She passed from this life at St. John Medical Center on October 12, 2011 surrounded by loving family members and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother: Bob Shackelton, her sister: Joan Purvine, and her...

Oct 10, 2011

Sadie Syvilla (Strickland) Ahlemeier age 91 passed away at Saint Francis Hospital South on Monday, October 10, 2011. Sadie was born October 4, 1920 in Holly, Colorado to Richard Strickland and Nancy (Roper) Strickland. She graduated from Dodge City High School. She married the love of her life - Oscar Martin Ahlemeier in Tefft, Indiana. Sadie enjoyed crocheting and was...

Oct 9, 2011

Kelly Darlene Bell, 50, passed away Sunday October 9, 2011 in Okmulgee, OK. She was born August 23, 1961 in Modesto, CA to Larry and Patricia Bell (Russell). She is survived by her father, Larry Bell of Oregon, mother, Patricia Collins of Henryetta, children, Nicholas Bell of Eugene, OR, Amy Grubbs of Eugene, OR, Sasha Bell of Tulsa, 10 grandchildren...

Oct 8, 2011

Charles Elbert Reid age 87 passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma Charles was born in Cleveland, Arkansas on June 24, 1924 to Arthur Reid and Eva (Bennett) Reid. He married Verna Berniece on December 27, 1944 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Charles honorably served his country during WWII in the United States Army....

Oct 7, 2011

George G. Sams, 76, passed away Friday October 7, 2011 in Beggs, OK. Services are pending with Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee.

Oct 5, 2011

Timothy Waylon Biggs age 53 passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa surrounded by his loving family members. He was born January 10, 1958 in Tulsa to Burnis "Jake" Biggs and Juanita (Rosencutter) Summers. Tim graduated from Jenks High School with the Class of 1976. He worked as an Engineer for US Steel in...

Oct 5, 2011

Robert Randolph Willoughby age 79 passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at SouthCrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Robert was born June 29, 1932 in Washington, D. C. to Ralph Willoughby and his wife. Robert attended Clemson University on a football scholarship. He received his Jurist Doctorate and opened his own law firm - RRW Law and practiced law for thirty-six...

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Oct 3, 2011

James "Jim" Paul Wolfe age 69 passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at VA Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Jim was born April 18, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Central High School and attended college. Jim enlisted into the United States Air Force in 1963 and was honorably discharged in 1967. He worked as a police officer. Jim...

Oct 3, 2011

Eva Jean (Shoptaugh) Alexander age 86 passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Eva was born September 7, 1925 in Oklahoma City to John W. Shoptaugh and Dovie (Reese) Shoptaugh. She graduated from Northeast High School in Oklahoma City. Eva worked as a Advertising Representative for Tulsa Tribune newspaper for twenty-five years. She...

Oct 2, 2011

Alva Eulene (Wilton) Pinson age 69 passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Rainbow Nursing Home in Bristow, Oklahoma. Alva was born January 28, 1942 in Levelland, Texas to Alvin Henry Wilton and Mary Lucille (Hoffman) Wilton. She worked as a secretary for Gates McDonald. Alva enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and sewing. She was preceded in death...

Oct 1, 2011

Francis Marion Burris, Jr. 'Jr.' age 92, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Ambassador Manor in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jr. was born June 14, 1919 in Moreland, Arkansas to Francis Marion Burris and Dorothy (Taylor) Burris. Jr. married Marveloie Ann Simpson on December 14, 1940. During Jr.s' life time he was a truck driver and the owner of Burris Brothers...

Sep 30, 2011

Cilestine Rosetta Miller, a resident of Schulter, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011 in Glenpool, Oklahoma at the age of 80 years. Cilestine was born on August 11, 1931 in Schulter, OK to Forest Jones and Carrie Martin. Cilestine was preceded in death by her parents, by husband Henry Thomas Miller, son Larry Miller, brothers: Bud Jones, Leonard Jones,...

Sep 27, 2011

Vivian Marie (Tasher) Flouroy age 94 passed away Monday, September 26, 2011 at Glennwood HealthCare Center in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Vivian was born May 4, 1917 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Fred Tasher and Jennie (Arck) Tasher. She graduated from Henryetta High School in 1934. Vivian was a homemaker and enjoyed watching football, NASCAR and playing bridge. She had a smile...

Sep 25, 2011

Thelma (Hudson) Fernandes, 94, of Tulsa, OK and formerly of Jacksonville, died Sunday, September 25, 2011, in Tulsa. She was born February 18, 1917, near Manchester, the daughter of Clayton and Ada (Ballard) Hudson of Manchester. Thelma married Walter H. Fernandes Jr. on March 4, 1937, in Beardstown, and he preceded her in death August 16, 1985. To this union...

Sep 19, 2011

Jean Marie Bryant, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at the age of 47. She was born December 26, 1963 to Richard and Beverly (LeGrow) Harmon in Portland, Maine. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Harmon. Survivors include her fiancé, Mike Allen; mother, Beverly Harmon in Cumberland, Maine; three children, Jessica Bryant of...

Sep 16, 2011

Robert Alex Dobbs age 42 passed away early Friday, September 16, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Robert was born July 7, 1969 in El Monte, California to Audie Lee Dobbs and Connie Alexander Dobbs. He graduated from Bonanza High School in 1987 in LasVegas, Nevada. He previously worked for the Creek County Sheriff's office. Robert married...

Sep 10, 2011

Helen (Reaves) Harris age 71 passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Helen Harris was born to the union of the late Gladys Reaves and Delbert Elmore on February 10, 1940in Ashland; Helen attended Riverside High School and Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, WI. She was a former employee of GE Medical Systems,...

Sep 7, 2011

James Berrie Grogg, a resident of Tulsa, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the age of 78. He was born June 19, 1933 to John and Laura (Luzadder) Grogg in Jenks, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Denise Grogg and son, James B. Grogg. Survivors include his six children, Kathy Hill of Tulsa, Lisa Shrider...