Obituaries

May 9, 2011

Betty Jean Ryals Betty Jean Ryals, a resident of Schulter, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 9, 2011, 15 days before her 78th. She was born May 24, 1933 to Floyd and Lucille (Crawford) Thatcher in Schulter, Oklahoma. On October 28, 1950, she married Eugene Ryals in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Betty believed that God came first and followed...

May 9, 2011

Harold Lester Henderson Harold Lester Henderson, a resident of Chandler, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 in Okmulgee at the age of 84. He was born Friday, May 6, 1927 to George and Magnolia (Poynter) Henderson in Henryetta, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Magnolia Henderson, infant daughter, Delena Kay Henderson; three brothers, Marshall “Curly”...

May 8, 2011

Alvin Wesley Hall age 71 passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 at his Glenpool residence. Alvin was born May 14, 1939 in Dallas, Texas to Floyd Hall and Maurine (Green) Hall. He was one of nine children. He served in the United States Army and served time overseas in Germany during World War II. Alvin worked for Arrow Trucking Company...

May 4, 2011

Linda Kay (Gruver) Johnson age 58 passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in Jenks, Oklahoma with her loving family members by her side. Linda was born October 24, 1952 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Wallace R. Gruver and Genevieve (Bell) Gruver. She attended Jenks schools through-out her life and graduated with the Class of 1972 from Jenks High School. Linda was...

May 4, 2011

Barbara Fostena Stidham, a resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the age of 79. She was born Wednesday, December 9, 1931 to Paul Clifton and Beatrice Hilda (Nixon) Collins in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. On March 1951, she married Richard Thearn Redfearn in Ft. Lee, Virginia. She had worked for over...

May 1, 2011

May 1, 2011

Barbara Jean Long Barbara Jean Long, a resident of Schulter, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the age of 64. She was born February 19, 1947 to Roy and Ethel (Trease) Blackman in Van Buren, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Dennis Wallis and Orva B. Long and daughter, Lisa Wallis. Survivors include her two...

Apr 30, 2011

Evan Charles Bradley age three months and six days met the eyes of Jesus on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Evan was born January 24, 2011 to Travis Wayne Bradley and Alissa Dante (Smith) Bradley. Evan is survived by his parents: Travis and Alissa Bradley of Bixby; his big brother: Eli Bradley; his grandparents:...

Apr 28, 2011

Sherman Arthur Dotson Sherman Arthur Dotson, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the age of 74. He was born Sunday, March 28, 1937 to Robert and Gladys (Butcher) Dotson in Bristow, Oklahoma. On October 27, 1956, he married Molly C. Simpson in Drumright, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death...

Apr 26, 2011

Jason William Getz age 31 passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jason was born May 28, 1979 in Dicenza, Italy to William Paul Getz and Peggy Lee (Burkholder) Getz. He graduated in 1997 from Iver C. Ranum High School, Westminister, Colorado. Jason enjoyed staying active. He liked skydiving, scuba diving, water sports, paint ball and especially family...

Apr 24, 2011

Justin Charles Clarkson Justin Charles Clarkson, 33, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 in Bronx, NY. He was born January 16, 1978 in Oklahoma City, OK. Justin attended Muskogee High School and worked as a furniture salesman. Justin is survived by his parents, Billy and Sharon Clarkson of Twin Hills, OK, brother, Travis John Clarkson of Twin Hills, brother and...

Apr 24, 2011

Thomas Van Withrow age 89 passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at his Owasso residence surrounded by loving family members. Thomas was born January 14, 1922 in Beckley, West Virginia to Lee B. Withrow and May (Johnson) Withrow. He married Nancy Norris who was the love of his life. Thomas worked for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for thirty-one years before...

Apr 23, 2011

William James 'Dub' Baker was born November 1, 1939, in McCurtain, OK, the seventh of twelve children. He passed from this life on April 23, 2011 in Tulsa, OK. He worked for Robertson Steel prior to twenty-two years of service as Parts Manager at C.L. Boyd in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, OK, from which he retired in 1985. After retiring...

Apr 22, 2011

Sibyl Alice Chancey, a resident of the Bryant Community, was born May 13, 1910 in Rodney, Arkansas to Ansley and Mattie Jones. Sibyl and her family moved to Bryant, Oklahoma in 1926. She passed away April 22, 2011 at her home in Bryant at the age of 100 years, 11 months and 9 days. She was married for 49 years...

Apr 21, 2011

Cleta Mae Martin Cleta Mae Martin, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the age of 97. She was born Friday, October 3, 1913 to William Elmer and Jessie (Pierce) Bowers in Waukomis, Oklahoma. On October 14, 1934, she married Jack B. Martin in Ft. Collins, Colorado. She was an...

Apr 19, 2011

Helen V. Flores age 87 passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Wildwood Care Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Helen was born October 7, 1923 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Marciano Villarreal and Josephine Sanchez. She married Bruno Flores and they owned Bruno's Corn Tortillias. She was of Catholic faith. Helen enjoyed watching televison, attending church, square dancing, shopping and visiting with...

Apr 18, 2011

Richard “Dick” Arthur Garrison, 81, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011 in Edmond, OK. Dick was born November 19, 1929 in Wichita, KS to Homer & Dorothy Garrison. He was a retired airplane mechanic for Boeing Airline and Aero Commander in Bethany, OK. His survivors include his wife of 60 years, Anita Garrison of Yukon, OK, two daughters, Debra Beam...

Apr 16, 2011

Jack Clayton Thomas Jack Clayton Thomas, a former resident of Henryetta, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 88. He was born March 22, 1923 to Clayton and Bertha (Everett) Thomas in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. At the age of 4, Jack and his family moved to the Henryetta area and then to the Wilson...

Apr 16, 2011

Ozelma Gayle Smith, a lifelong resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the age of 80. She was born June 11, 1930 to Edward Jessie and Norma Lee (Powers) Sullins in Elk City, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Glenda Carter, Tommie Carter...

Apr 15, 2011

Mary "Sue" (Baker) Wasson age 74 passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at Maplewood Care Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family members. Sue was born December 27, 1936 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Wallace Baker and Mabel E. (Stockton) Baker. She graduated from Jenks High School in 1955. Sue married James Albert Wasson on July 27, 1956 ....