Obituaries

Sep 24, 2019

Charles Bernard Williamson died September 24, 2019, at the age of 94. Charles was born July 13, 1925, in Keota, Oklahoma to his parents, Charles and Fannie (Moseby) Williamson. His childhood was spent in the Keota area where his family farmed. He had six brothers and they grew up during the great depression and were extremely poor. He had to...

Sep 24, 2019

Sep 19, 2019

Gwendolyn Colbert passed away on September 19th, 2019 at the age of 78. Gwendolyn was born on November 25th, 1932 in Sumpter, Alabama to Cecil and Eunice Matthews. She leaves behind four children, fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Gwendolyn loved her family and loved the Lord who she is celebrating with now. She will be dearly missed by all who...

Sep 18, 2019

Constance Irene (nee Ballmann) Chambers, 92, of Tulsa, OK passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was born January 13, 1927, in Kenton, Kentucky, the daughter of Diedrich E. and Adelyn Nancy Craig (nee Barnes) Ballmann. She was raised in Fort Thomas, KY, where she graduated from Transylvania University in 1948 with her degree in Sociology and Economics. There,...

Sep 18, 2019

Patti Susanne Beckelman passed away at home suddenly on September 18, 2019, at the age of 53 years. Patti was born on August 15, 1966 in Sweet Home, Oregon to her parents, Bill and Betty (Wilburn) Listenbee. Patti worked as a Customer Service Representative for the Wal-Mart Corporation at a local Neighborhood Market. She married Kurt Beckelman May 2004 in...

Sep 17, 2019

James Richard “Rick” McCracken, passed away September 17th 2019 at his home in Sand Springs. Born May 4th, 1948 in Harrison, Arkansas, Rick graduated from Charles Page High School in 1967. He had a long retirement from Baker Hughes during which time he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a recipient of a Boone & Crockett Award, Buckmasters White Tail...

Sep 14, 2019

God called his daughter, Kate, to her Heavenly home on September 14th after a full life of love and service. Born in her grandmother’s house in Dermott, Arkansas to Alonzo Garland and Vivian Linder White, Kate was named for her grandmother. Kate was the second of seven children. Her two sisters and four brothers all preceded her in death. Kate...

Sep 13, 2019

A graveside service to honor the life of Raymond McKinley Penn will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Okmulgee Cemetery. A lifetime resident of Okmulgee, Raymond McKinley Penn was born to Raymond and Juanita Penn on March 1, 1949 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, September 13, 2019....

Sep 10, 2019

Larry Neill, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 at 10:25 a.m. on his 49th day at Saint Francis hospital in Tulsa Oklahoma battling lung cancer and leukemia. Larry was born in McAlester, Oklahoma to Eugene Neill and Cleta Parks on March 29th, 1956. He spent his early years in Haywood, Oklahoma, then his family moved to McAlester,...

Sep 10, 2019

Dennis Junior Ward, passed away on September 10, 2019, at the age of 49. Dennis was born on March 25, 1970 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to his parents, Dennis and Fannie (Davis) Ward. Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com

Sep 9, 2019

Michael (Mike) John Nitschke, passed away at his home in Tulsa, OK on Thursday, September 9, 2019, Mike was 68 years old. Mike Nitschke was born in Miles City, MT on April 21, 1951. He was the second child and only son of John E. and Susan M. Nitschke Mike attended grade school and graduated from Custer County High School...

Sep 8, 2019

James Cox of Sand Springs, Oklahoma passed away on Sep 8, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 7, 2019

Emma L. Sanford, passed away with loving family by her side on September 7, 2019, at the age of 65 years. Emma was born on November 27, 1953 in Spencer, OK to her parents, Elroy Sanford and Elneta Combs. Emma retired as a Billing Specialist for EMSA. Emma also was a loyal fan of the Oakland Raiders. She is preceded...

Sep 6, 2019

Lawrence Wilbur Turner, known as “L. W.” to many of his friends, died September 6, 2019 at Grace Living Center in Jenks, Oklahoma. Lawrence was born Dec. 24, 1923 in Big Springs, Nebraska, the seventh of Burt and Ular Turner’s thirteen children. He grew up in the Big Springs/Brule area graduating from Brule High School in 1941. He committed his...

Sep 6, 2019

Velma Stoddard, passed away on September 6, 2019, at the age of 85. Velma was born on August 28, 1934 in Wichita, Kansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com

Sep 6, 2019

Sep 5, 2019

A service to honor and celebrate the life of James J. Gordon will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, September 9th. The service will be held at the Chapel of Sunnylane Funeral home in Del City, Oklahoma with Chaplain Cathy Haguewood officiating. James J. Gordon was born in Stephens County, Oklahoma on June 21, 1926 to James and Susie (Morgan)...

Sep 4, 2019

Wednesday morning, September 4, 2019, Doyle W. Ray passed away at the age of 82. Doyle was born on February 21, 1937 in Vian, Oklahoma to Arvin and Loretta Ray. After graduating from Vian High School he entered the United States Navy. While stationed in Sasebo, Japan he met his wife Hideko Tabaru. He served in the Vietnam War aboard...

Sep 3, 2019

Georgia Mae was born on December 10, 1942 in Flat Rock, Oklahoma. Her parents were Ollie Mae Jackson and George Robbins. Their time together was cut short due to George being called to serve in World War 2. Georgia was raised by Ollie and Jack Williams in Coweta, OK. After graduation, she moved to Chicago, IL to stay with family...

Sep 2, 2019

Sherri Lee Carr, of Jenks, Oklahoma peacefully passed away at home on September 2, 2019 at age 79, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late A.C. and Carmen Key on August 1, 1940 in Blackwell, Oklahoma. Sherri grew up in Healdton, Oklahoma where she was a band member, crowned football queen and graduated from Healdton High School....