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Ross Silvey

Ross Silvey

Feb 6, 2011

Ross Eugene Silvey was born on September 29, 1927 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife Lou Juana Silvey of the home, four children, Sherri Lou Turner of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Debra Jean Shulman of Palm Springs, California, Jack Ross Silvey of Dallas, Texas, and Ross Owen Silvey of Austin, Texas, 8 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was...

John Wesley Pringle

John Wesley Pringle

Feb 5, 2011

John Wesley Pringle age 52 passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 in Cookson, Oklahoma. Johnnie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 15, 1958 to Don Pringle and Kay Parker. Johnnie attended Mounds High School. He worked as a brick mason assistant. Johnnie was a member of Praise Center Ministries in Sapulpa. Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents:...

Charles Edward Hayden

Charles Edward Hayden

Feb 5, 2011

Charles Edward Hayden age 63 passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charles was born in Prescott, Arkansas on September 4, 1947 to Will Hayden and Queen Esther Evans. Charles graduated from Prescott High School with the class of 1965. He worked as a truck driver for Sooner Freight for the past sixteen...

Naomi Ruth Harjo

Naomi Ruth Harjo

Feb 4, 2011

Naomi Ruth Harjo Naomi Ruth Harjo passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 in Oakland, California at the age of 51. She was born November 21, 1959 in Claremore, Oklahoma. Survivors include her sons, Elijah Harjo of Muskogee and Daniel Harjo of San Leanro, CA; daughters, Julia Echevrria –Harjo and Sue Linda Echverria-Harjo both of San Leanro, CA and Hannah Harjo...

Florence Maebelle Shaw

Florence Maebelle Shaw

Feb 2, 2011

Florence Maebelle Shaw age 84 passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Ambassador Manor in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Florence was born in Weleetka, Oklahoma on August 6, 1926 to W.E. Welch and Georgia (Mayes) Welch. Florence married Vernon Shaw on December 31, 1951. She worked as a Cashier for Skaggs grocery stores for many years until her retirement. Florence was preceded...

Hazel Marie Sherwood

Hazel Marie Sherwood

Feb 2, 2011

Hazel Marie Sherwood age 95 passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hazel was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 1, 1916 to Charles A. Scott and Perley B.( Jewett) Scott. Hazel graduated from Manhattan High School and the Kansas State College with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Home Economics. She worked as...

Betty Presser

Betty Presser

Jan 31, 2011

Betty Presser Betty Presser, age 81, passed away peacefully Monday, January 31, 2011 and is finally home. She was born June 9, 1929 to James Madison and Jonnie (Patterson) Lankford in Paris, Tennessee. Betty was a humble woman, wonderful wife and mother who considered her biggest accomplishment to be raising her sons. She was an outstanding cook and also worked...

Sheila Francis Nelson

Sheila Francis Nelson

Jan 31, 2011

Sheila “Corky” Francis Nelson Sheila “Corky” Nelson, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at the age of 60. She was born Sunday, January 21, 1951 to Verlin and Betty (Dunn) Pope in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She is a member of the Oasis Church in Okmulgee. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Murphy...

Linda Louise Coats

Linda Louise Coats

Jan 31, 2011

Linda Louise Coats age 53 passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at her Glenpool residence. Linda was born in Concordia, Kansas on May 4, 1957 to Dwight Mesnard and Helen Louise (Linden) Mesnard. She graduated from Jenks High School in 1975. Linda married Riley Edward Coats on June 14, 1975. She worked as a Customer Service Manager for Wal-Mart for...

Frances D Miller

Frances D Miller

Jan 31, 2011

Frances Miller, a resident of Weleetka, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 68. Frances was born on July 19, 1942 in Claremore, OK to Mose Wiley and Bessie Scott. She is a retired Respiratory Therapist for the Creek Nation Community Hospital. Frances is preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers: Tommy...

Carla Dawn Heltzel

Carla Dawn Heltzel

Jan 30, 2011

Carla Dawn Heltzel age 49 passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Jenks, Oklahoma. Carla was born in Vinita, Oklahoma on April 7, 1961 to Lloyd B. Heltzel and Lucille (Roll) Heltzel. She graduated from Vinita High School in 1979 and the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Recreational Therapy. She enjoyed swimming, singing karaoke and...

Fred A. Woslum

Fred A. Woslum

Jan 28, 2011

Fred A. Woslum Fred A. Woslum, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at the age of 95. He was born December 8, 1915 to Frank and Lula (Grieger) Woslum. Services are pending under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Henryetta. Friends may send their condolences to www.shurdenjackson.com

Estella Fay Hefner

Estella Fay Hefner

Jan 27, 2011

Estella F. Hefner Estella Fay Hefner, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the age of 85. She was born July 27, 1925 to Straw and Maggie (Fogle) Greason in Davidson, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Henryetta. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and first husband,...

James Marchetti

James Marchetti

Jan 27, 2011

No Local Services Planned

Wanda Jean Covey

Wanda Jean Covey

Jan 26, 2011

Wanda Jean (Simpson) Covey age 65 passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa surrounded by her loving family members. Wanda was born April 28, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John Wayne Simpson and Glata Bernice (Murphy) Simpson. She graduated from Jenks High School with the Class of 1963. Wanda married Lewis Eugene Covey. She...

Mildred Thompson

Mildred Thompson

Jan 24, 2011

Mildred Thompson Mildred Thompson, a resident of Welty, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at the age of 85. She was born November 24, 1925 to Thomas and Sally (Proctor) Thompson in Welty, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Sally Thompson; brothers, Benson, Sherman and Norman Thompson; sisters, Anna and Nema Thompson. Survivors include her...

Bill Oscar Brown

Bill Oscar Brown

Jan 23, 2011

Bill Oscar Brown Bill Oscar Brown, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the age of 63. He was born April 21, 1947 to Bill and Dorothy (Farris) Brown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two children, Angela Greenhaw of Okmulgee and Angel Brown of Oklahoma City; sister, Helen...

Charles Anthony Weeks

Charles Anthony Weeks

Jan 22, 2011

Charles Anthony Weeks, a resident of Schulter, passed away on January 22, 2011 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma at the age of 58 years. Charles was born on March 3, 1952 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Robert Weeks and Betty Best. He worked as a Truck Driver. Charles is preceded in death by one grandson, Kenneth Weeks. He is survived by his parents,...

Rosietta R. Pearson

Rosietta R. Pearson

Jan 22, 2011

Rosietta Rae Pearson, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on January 22, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years. Rosietta was born on January 11, 1940 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma to Calvin Rambo and Edra Morgan. She worked as a Bookkeeper for Snow Furniture. Rosietta is preceded in death by her parents and by one brother, C.P. Rambo....

Joshua Abraham Kahl

Joshua Abraham Kahl

Jan 22, 2011

Joshua Abraham Kahl age 36 passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joshua was born November 23, 1974 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Steven Martin Kahl and Roberta Irene (Romack) Waddell. Joshua attended Mt. Horeb High School in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. He worked as a construction worker and he enjoyed camping and riding motor cycles. Joshua accepted the...

Ross Silvey

Ross Silvey

Feb 6, 2011

Ross Eugene Silvey was born on September 29, 1927 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife Lou Juana Silvey of the home, four children, Sherri Lou Turner of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Debra Jean Shulman of Palm Springs, California, Jack Ross Silvey of Dallas, Texas, and Ross Owen Silvey of Austin, Texas, 8 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was...

John Wesley Pringle

John Wesley Pringle

Feb 5, 2011

John Wesley Pringle age 52 passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 in Cookson, Oklahoma. Johnnie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 15, 1958 to Don Pringle and Kay Parker. Johnnie attended Mounds High School. He worked as a brick mason assistant. Johnnie was a member of Praise Center Ministries in Sapulpa. Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents:...

Charles Edward Hayden

Charles Edward Hayden

Feb 5, 2011

Charles Edward Hayden age 63 passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charles was born in Prescott, Arkansas on September 4, 1947 to Will Hayden and Queen Esther Evans. Charles graduated from Prescott High School with the class of 1965. He worked as a truck driver for Sooner Freight for the past sixteen...

Naomi Ruth Harjo

Naomi Ruth Harjo

Feb 4, 2011

Naomi Ruth Harjo Naomi Ruth Harjo passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 in Oakland, California at the age of 51. She was born November 21, 1959 in Claremore, Oklahoma. Survivors include her sons, Elijah Harjo of Muskogee and Daniel Harjo of San Leanro, CA; daughters, Julia Echevrria –Harjo and Sue Linda Echverria-Harjo both of San Leanro, CA and Hannah Harjo...

Florence Maebelle Shaw

Florence Maebelle Shaw

Feb 2, 2011

Florence Maebelle Shaw age 84 passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Ambassador Manor in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Florence was born in Weleetka, Oklahoma on August 6, 1926 to W.E. Welch and Georgia (Mayes) Welch. Florence married Vernon Shaw on December 31, 1951. She worked as a Cashier for Skaggs grocery stores for many years until her retirement. Florence was preceded...

Hazel Marie Sherwood

Hazel Marie Sherwood

Feb 2, 2011

Hazel Marie Sherwood age 95 passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hazel was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 1, 1916 to Charles A. Scott and Perley B.( Jewett) Scott. Hazel graduated from Manhattan High School and the Kansas State College with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Home Economics. She worked as...

Betty Presser

Betty Presser

Jan 31, 2011

Betty Presser Betty Presser, age 81, passed away peacefully Monday, January 31, 2011 and is finally home. She was born June 9, 1929 to James Madison and Jonnie (Patterson) Lankford in Paris, Tennessee. Betty was a humble woman, wonderful wife and mother who considered her biggest accomplishment to be raising her sons. She was an outstanding cook and also worked...

Sheila Francis Nelson

Sheila Francis Nelson

Jan 31, 2011

Sheila “Corky” Francis Nelson Sheila “Corky” Nelson, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at the age of 60. She was born Sunday, January 21, 1951 to Verlin and Betty (Dunn) Pope in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She is a member of the Oasis Church in Okmulgee. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Murphy...

Linda Louise Coats

Linda Louise Coats

Jan 31, 2011

Linda Louise Coats age 53 passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at her Glenpool residence. Linda was born in Concordia, Kansas on May 4, 1957 to Dwight Mesnard and Helen Louise (Linden) Mesnard. She graduated from Jenks High School in 1975. Linda married Riley Edward Coats on June 14, 1975. She worked as a Customer Service Manager for Wal-Mart for...

Frances D Miller

Frances D Miller

Jan 31, 2011

Frances Miller, a resident of Weleetka, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 68. Frances was born on July 19, 1942 in Claremore, OK to Mose Wiley and Bessie Scott. She is a retired Respiratory Therapist for the Creek Nation Community Hospital. Frances is preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers: Tommy...

Carla Dawn Heltzel

Carla Dawn Heltzel

Jan 30, 2011

Carla Dawn Heltzel age 49 passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Jenks, Oklahoma. Carla was born in Vinita, Oklahoma on April 7, 1961 to Lloyd B. Heltzel and Lucille (Roll) Heltzel. She graduated from Vinita High School in 1979 and the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Recreational Therapy. She enjoyed swimming, singing karaoke and...

Fred A. Woslum

Fred A. Woslum

Jan 28, 2011

Fred A. Woslum Fred A. Woslum, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at the age of 95. He was born December 8, 1915 to Frank and Lula (Grieger) Woslum. Services are pending under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Henryetta. Friends may send their condolences to www.shurdenjackson.com

Estella Fay Hefner

Estella Fay Hefner

Jan 27, 2011

Estella F. Hefner Estella Fay Hefner, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the age of 85. She was born July 27, 1925 to Straw and Maggie (Fogle) Greason in Davidson, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Henryetta. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and first husband,...

James Marchetti

James Marchetti

Jan 27, 2011

No Local Services Planned

Wanda Jean Covey

Wanda Jean Covey

Jan 26, 2011

Wanda Jean (Simpson) Covey age 65 passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa surrounded by her loving family members. Wanda was born April 28, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John Wayne Simpson and Glata Bernice (Murphy) Simpson. She graduated from Jenks High School with the Class of 1963. Wanda married Lewis Eugene Covey. She...

Mildred Thompson

Mildred Thompson

Jan 24, 2011

Mildred Thompson Mildred Thompson, a resident of Welty, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at the age of 85. She was born November 24, 1925 to Thomas and Sally (Proctor) Thompson in Welty, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Sally Thompson; brothers, Benson, Sherman and Norman Thompson; sisters, Anna and Nema Thompson. Survivors include her...

Bill Oscar Brown

Bill Oscar Brown

Jan 23, 2011

Bill Oscar Brown Bill Oscar Brown, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the age of 63. He was born April 21, 1947 to Bill and Dorothy (Farris) Brown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two children, Angela Greenhaw of Okmulgee and Angel Brown of Oklahoma City; sister, Helen...

Charles Anthony Weeks

Charles Anthony Weeks

Jan 22, 2011

Charles Anthony Weeks, a resident of Schulter, passed away on January 22, 2011 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma at the age of 58 years. Charles was born on March 3, 1952 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Robert Weeks and Betty Best. He worked as a Truck Driver. Charles is preceded in death by one grandson, Kenneth Weeks. He is survived by his parents,...

Rosietta R. Pearson

Rosietta R. Pearson

Jan 22, 2011

Rosietta Rae Pearson, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on January 22, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years. Rosietta was born on January 11, 1940 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma to Calvin Rambo and Edra Morgan. She worked as a Bookkeeper for Snow Furniture. Rosietta is preceded in death by her parents and by one brother, C.P. Rambo....

Joshua Abraham Kahl

Joshua Abraham Kahl

Jan 22, 2011

Joshua Abraham Kahl age 36 passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joshua was born November 23, 1974 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Steven Martin Kahl and Roberta Irene (Romack) Waddell. Joshua attended Mt. Horeb High School in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. He worked as a construction worker and he enjoyed camping and riding motor cycles. Joshua accepted the...