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Brian Joseph Downey

Brian Joseph Downey

May 4, 2010

Brian Joseph Downey was born August 9, 1966 to Mae M. Morain and Joseph B. Downey in New Orleans, La, Mr. Downey was a Mechanic. He is survived by 1 Daughter, Elizabeth Campbell of Henryetta, Oklahoma, 1 Sons: Brandon Downey of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and 1 Sister: Kim of West Plains, MD.The family has chosen direct cremation, with no funeral services.

Michael Charles Waterman

Michael Charles Waterman

May 3, 2010

Michael Charles Waterman age 58 passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Michael was born November 20, 1951 in Burlington, Vermont to Thomas H. Waterman and Elinor Grace (Irwin) Waterman. Michael moved to the Tulsa area six years ago coming from Lawrence, Massachusetts. He enjoyed fishing, camping, sailing, tinkering (fixing things) and liked "oldies...

Kathy Lee Griffith

Kathy Lee Griffith

May 3, 2010

Kathy Lee Griffith age 60 passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at Arbor Village Nursing Home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Kathy was born April 26, 1950 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to Joseph E. Griffith and Dorothy F. (Williamson) Griffith. She received her Bachelors Degree in teaching from Northeastern State University. Kathy worked in the accounting department for Amoco Oil Company before...

Eric Jay Ross

Eric Jay Ross

May 3, 2010

Eric Jay Ross, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at the age of 50. He was born on Tuesday, March 15, 1960 to Newton and J. Penne (Richardson) Ross in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1978 and was a mechanic at Kellogg’s Tire and Service Center in Okmulgee. He was...

Lindie Lee Sanders

Lindie Lee Sanders

Apr 30, 2010

Lindie Lee Sanders, a resident of Porum, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 at the age of 66. No Services will be held.

William Donald Henderson

William Donald Henderson

Apr 26, 2010

William D. Henderson, a resident of Alabama, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at the age of 69. He was born on Tuesday, July 23, 1940 to William and Mary Emily (Law) Henderson in Montgomery, Alabama. Private Family Services will be held in Alabama.

Nelson E. Tharp

Nelson E. Tharp

Apr 26, 2010

Nelson E. Tharp, a resident of Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at the age of 84. He was born on Wednesday, December 30, 1925 to John M. and Jessie A. (Sims) Tharp in Laredo, Missouri. Nelson served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post 39 in Plumerville, Arkanas. He...

Meredith Taylor

Meredith Taylor

Apr 26, 2010

Meredith Taylor, a resident of Henryetta, was born on March 24, 1975 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Mitchell Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Roberts. She was a housewife and a partner to Shawn Barnett of Sapulpa. Meredith attended and graduated high school from Graham High School. She passed away on April 26, 2010 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma at the age of 35 years....

Valeria Ann Bender

Valeria Ann Bender

Apr 24, 2010

Valeria Ann (Weatherford) Bender age 70 passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Valeria was born March 3, 1940 in El Paso, Texas to James Weatherford and Oleta Valeria (Deatherage) Keel. She attended schools in El Paso,Texas. Valeria attended East Central State University. She married Frank Irvin Bender December 23, 1989 in Reno, Nevada....

Rurup Clark Berry

Rurup Clark Berry

Apr 23, 2010

Rurup (RC) Clark Berry age 69 passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at Glenwood Health Center in Glenpool, Oklahoma. He resided in the Sand Springs, Oklahoma area before becoming ill. RC was born February 13, 1941 to Otis Milton Berry and Drapa (Clark) Berry in Kilmichael, MS. He attened Kilmichael High School. RC worked as a coragator for Stone Container...

Charles Alan Whittaker

Charles Alan Whittaker

Apr 23, 2010

Charles Alan Whittaker age 61 beloved husband, father, grandfather, after battling years of ill health, went home to our Lord on Friday, April 23, 2010 at his residence in Jenks, Oklahoma surrounded by his family members. Charles was born April 16, 1949 in Oklahoma City to Leland Whittaker and Elizabeth Iris (Dunn) Whitaker. He graduated from Northwest Classen High School...

Paul Thomas Crawford Sr.

Paul Thomas Crawford Sr.

Apr 23, 2010

Paul Thomas Crawford was born to Charles Edward Crawford and Shrilda Bales on January 5, 1926 in Kenwood, Oklahoma. Paul married Verde Lee Pippin on October 10, 1945 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Surviving Paul is his wife of 64 ½ years of marriage of the home in Hitchita, OK, 3 Daughters: Betty Joyce Duvall and husband Joe Bob of Hitchita, Saundra...

Robbi Dean Pike

Robbi Dean Pike

Apr 23, 2010

Robbi Dean Pike age 56 passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at his Kellyville, Oklahoma residence. Robbi was born October 31, 1953 in Fowler, Kansas to Cecil Dean Pike and Mary (Marshall) Pike Davidson. Robbi graduated in 1971 from Ashland High School and he attended Kansas State University. He worked the past five years for Circle B Underground. Robbi enjoyed...

Donald Carroll Huddleston

Donald Carroll Huddleston

Apr 23, 2010

Donald Carroll Huddleston was born in Lamesa TX. Aug 10th 1936. The youngest of seven. Three brothers and three sisters. All deceased except for one sister Mary Rodgers of Brownfield TX. He was raised on a farm and went to school in Meadow TX. South of Lubbock. The family moved to Hillsboro TX. When he was 16 due to his...

Marie M Spear

Marie M Spear

Apr 19, 2010

Marie Maggie Spear, a resident of Eufaula, Ok, was born on July 7, 1916 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Warren Rogers and Lula Clayton. She married Zack Spear on May 20, 1931 in Henryetta and worked as a housewife. She was also a long time member of the Hanna Baptist Church. Marie passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010 in Eufaula,...

Nova Mae Fuller

Nova Mae Fuller

Apr 17, 2010

Nova Mae Fuller, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the age of 89. She was born on Sunday, March 27, 1921 to William R. and Julia Ellen (Phillips) Clarke in Oologah, Oklahoma. She retired from East Central Electric after 36 years as an Engineering Aide, drafting and records supervisor....

Achisah Wanjiku Ngare

Achisah Wanjiku Ngare

Apr 16, 2010

Achisah Wanjiku Ngare age 54 passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Achisah was born July 5, 1955 in Meru, Kenya to Geoffrey Ngare and Rachel Murigu. She lived in Detroit, Michigan before she moved to the Tulsa area. Achisah worked as a certified nursing assistant for Cypress Springs Alzheimer's Residence in Tulsa. She...

Willetta Hobbs

Willetta Hobbs

Apr 15, 2010

Willetta Hobbs, a resident of Henryetta, was born on September 18, 1933 in Henryetta, OK to Ida Estelle Luker and James Greer. She passed away on April 15, 2010 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 76 years. Willetta is survived by sons: Carlton "Ike" Bullard, Wallace G. Donley and wife Jackie, James G. Donley and wife Helen, and Ken...

Doris L. Stowers

Doris L. Stowers

Apr 15, 2010

Doris L. Stowers, a resident of Claremore and former resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the age of 87. She was born Friday, April 21, 1922 to Otis and Alice (Norman) Fowler in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Helen and brother, James. Survivors include her...

Donald Max Flynn

Donald Max Flynn

Apr 14, 2010

Don M. Flynn age 75 died in the Intensive Care Unit of St. Johns Medical Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma of complications from a fall on the ice December 27, 2009. Don was born in Durant, Oklahoma. His formative years were spent in Tyler, Texas where he excelled in all sports, especially football. Lettering in basketball,...

Brian Joseph Downey

Brian Joseph Downey

May 4, 2010

Brian Joseph Downey was born August 9, 1966 to Mae M. Morain and Joseph B. Downey in New Orleans, La, Mr. Downey was a Mechanic. He is survived by 1 Daughter, Elizabeth Campbell of Henryetta, Oklahoma, 1 Sons: Brandon Downey of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and 1 Sister: Kim of West Plains, MD.The family has chosen direct cremation, with no funeral services.

Michael Charles Waterman

Michael Charles Waterman

May 3, 2010

Michael Charles Waterman age 58 passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Michael was born November 20, 1951 in Burlington, Vermont to Thomas H. Waterman and Elinor Grace (Irwin) Waterman. Michael moved to the Tulsa area six years ago coming from Lawrence, Massachusetts. He enjoyed fishing, camping, sailing, tinkering (fixing things) and liked "oldies...

Kathy Lee Griffith

Kathy Lee Griffith

May 3, 2010

Kathy Lee Griffith age 60 passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at Arbor Village Nursing Home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Kathy was born April 26, 1950 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to Joseph E. Griffith and Dorothy F. (Williamson) Griffith. She received her Bachelors Degree in teaching from Northeastern State University. Kathy worked in the accounting department for Amoco Oil Company before...

Eric Jay Ross

Eric Jay Ross

May 3, 2010

Eric Jay Ross, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at the age of 50. He was born on Tuesday, March 15, 1960 to Newton and J. Penne (Richardson) Ross in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1978 and was a mechanic at Kellogg’s Tire and Service Center in Okmulgee. He was...

Lindie Lee Sanders

Lindie Lee Sanders

Apr 30, 2010

Lindie Lee Sanders, a resident of Porum, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 at the age of 66. No Services will be held.

William Donald Henderson

William Donald Henderson

Apr 26, 2010

William D. Henderson, a resident of Alabama, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at the age of 69. He was born on Tuesday, July 23, 1940 to William and Mary Emily (Law) Henderson in Montgomery, Alabama. Private Family Services will be held in Alabama.

Nelson E. Tharp

Nelson E. Tharp

Apr 26, 2010

Nelson E. Tharp, a resident of Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at the age of 84. He was born on Wednesday, December 30, 1925 to John M. and Jessie A. (Sims) Tharp in Laredo, Missouri. Nelson served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post 39 in Plumerville, Arkanas. He...

Meredith Taylor

Meredith Taylor

Apr 26, 2010

Meredith Taylor, a resident of Henryetta, was born on March 24, 1975 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Mitchell Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Roberts. She was a housewife and a partner to Shawn Barnett of Sapulpa. Meredith attended and graduated high school from Graham High School. She passed away on April 26, 2010 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma at the age of 35 years....

Valeria Ann Bender

Valeria Ann Bender

Apr 24, 2010

Valeria Ann (Weatherford) Bender age 70 passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Valeria was born March 3, 1940 in El Paso, Texas to James Weatherford and Oleta Valeria (Deatherage) Keel. She attended schools in El Paso,Texas. Valeria attended East Central State University. She married Frank Irvin Bender December 23, 1989 in Reno, Nevada....

Rurup Clark Berry

Rurup Clark Berry

Apr 23, 2010

Rurup (RC) Clark Berry age 69 passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at Glenwood Health Center in Glenpool, Oklahoma. He resided in the Sand Springs, Oklahoma area before becoming ill. RC was born February 13, 1941 to Otis Milton Berry and Drapa (Clark) Berry in Kilmichael, MS. He attened Kilmichael High School. RC worked as a coragator for Stone Container...

Charles Alan Whittaker

Charles Alan Whittaker

Apr 23, 2010

Charles Alan Whittaker age 61 beloved husband, father, grandfather, after battling years of ill health, went home to our Lord on Friday, April 23, 2010 at his residence in Jenks, Oklahoma surrounded by his family members. Charles was born April 16, 1949 in Oklahoma City to Leland Whittaker and Elizabeth Iris (Dunn) Whitaker. He graduated from Northwest Classen High School...

Paul Thomas Crawford Sr.

Paul Thomas Crawford Sr.

Apr 23, 2010

Paul Thomas Crawford was born to Charles Edward Crawford and Shrilda Bales on January 5, 1926 in Kenwood, Oklahoma. Paul married Verde Lee Pippin on October 10, 1945 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Surviving Paul is his wife of 64 ½ years of marriage of the home in Hitchita, OK, 3 Daughters: Betty Joyce Duvall and husband Joe Bob of Hitchita, Saundra...

Robbi Dean Pike

Robbi Dean Pike

Apr 23, 2010

Robbi Dean Pike age 56 passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at his Kellyville, Oklahoma residence. Robbi was born October 31, 1953 in Fowler, Kansas to Cecil Dean Pike and Mary (Marshall) Pike Davidson. Robbi graduated in 1971 from Ashland High School and he attended Kansas State University. He worked the past five years for Circle B Underground. Robbi enjoyed...

Donald Carroll Huddleston

Donald Carroll Huddleston

Apr 23, 2010

Donald Carroll Huddleston was born in Lamesa TX. Aug 10th 1936. The youngest of seven. Three brothers and three sisters. All deceased except for one sister Mary Rodgers of Brownfield TX. He was raised on a farm and went to school in Meadow TX. South of Lubbock. The family moved to Hillsboro TX. When he was 16 due to his...

Marie M Spear

Marie M Spear

Apr 19, 2010

Marie Maggie Spear, a resident of Eufaula, Ok, was born on July 7, 1916 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Warren Rogers and Lula Clayton. She married Zack Spear on May 20, 1931 in Henryetta and worked as a housewife. She was also a long time member of the Hanna Baptist Church. Marie passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010 in Eufaula,...

Nova Mae Fuller

Nova Mae Fuller

Apr 17, 2010

Nova Mae Fuller, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the age of 89. She was born on Sunday, March 27, 1921 to William R. and Julia Ellen (Phillips) Clarke in Oologah, Oklahoma. She retired from East Central Electric after 36 years as an Engineering Aide, drafting and records supervisor....

Achisah Wanjiku Ngare

Achisah Wanjiku Ngare

Apr 16, 2010

Achisah Wanjiku Ngare age 54 passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Achisah was born July 5, 1955 in Meru, Kenya to Geoffrey Ngare and Rachel Murigu. She lived in Detroit, Michigan before she moved to the Tulsa area. Achisah worked as a certified nursing assistant for Cypress Springs Alzheimer's Residence in Tulsa. She...

Willetta Hobbs

Willetta Hobbs

Apr 15, 2010

Willetta Hobbs, a resident of Henryetta, was born on September 18, 1933 in Henryetta, OK to Ida Estelle Luker and James Greer. She passed away on April 15, 2010 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 76 years. Willetta is survived by sons: Carlton "Ike" Bullard, Wallace G. Donley and wife Jackie, James G. Donley and wife Helen, and Ken...

Doris L. Stowers

Doris L. Stowers

Apr 15, 2010

Doris L. Stowers, a resident of Claremore and former resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the age of 87. She was born Friday, April 21, 1922 to Otis and Alice (Norman) Fowler in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Helen and brother, James. Survivors include her...

Donald Max Flynn

Donald Max Flynn

Apr 14, 2010

Don M. Flynn age 75 died in the Intensive Care Unit of St. Johns Medical Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma of complications from a fall on the ice December 27, 2009. Don was born in Durant, Oklahoma. His formative years were spent in Tyler, Texas where he excelled in all sports, especially football. Lettering in basketball,...