Obituaries

Jul 10, 2014

Angelus Faye Jones, a former resident of Okmulgee, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the age of 52. She was born June 7, 1962 to Thompson White and Angelus Pigeon in Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Garcia. Survivors include her father, Thompson White; mother, Angelus Pigeon; seven children, Stella Ruttman, Sheena Blitch, Stephen...

Jul 10, 2014

Nellie Frances Finch. Born June 11, 1924 in Henderson, NC the youngest of 3 sisters and 1 brother to John & Flora Dean Finch. She graduated from Middleburg High School in Middleburg, NC in May of 1941. She attended Henderson Business College and earned a diploma in Commercial Business in June of 1942. She joined the United States Coast Guard...

Jul 9, 2014

Jessie Jean Radford age 78 passed away July 9, 2014 at her Tulsa residence. Jessie was born July 19, 1935 in Vinita, Oklahoma to John N. Smith and Eve Lena (Holman) Smith. She graduated from Welch High School and worked in the banking field as an accounting clerk. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents: John and Eva Smith....

Jul 6, 2014

Heath Leon Parks age 42 passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Heath was born September 28 1971 to Wesley Leo Parks and Shirley Jean Neafus in Stroud, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Jenks and Kellyville areas and attended Kellyville High School. Heath liked to fish, listen to country music and do woodworking....

Jul 4, 2014

Joyce Marie Bridgman, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at the age of 69. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Jul 4, 2014

Raedelle Ridley Plummer was born December 7, 1929 in Gentry, Arkansas to Gratie Jewel and Hallie (Moore) Ridley. She passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living in Tulsa. Her loving family was by her side. Raedelle graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Alvin Dale Plummer on December...

Jul 3, 2014

Avis Melanie Wattles, a resident of Tulsa, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the age of 59. No services are planned at this time.

Jul 3, 2014

Calib J.T. Simmons was brought into this world on August 17, 1992. He was a dreamer even as a small child. Calib was always looking for the next adventure. Although he was born hearing impaired, he never let it keep him from achieving most of his goals. Calib was driven when it came to sports. He always had to make...

Jul 2, 2014

Billy W. Chalakee, who was born and raised in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the age of 76. He was born September 20, 1937 to Webster and Martha (Bird) Chalakee in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1956 from Wilson High School. He was the Wilson Tigers biggest sport fan and had his own personal seat at...

Jul 2, 2014

Ronald O'Dell (Ron) Brook, 67, of Sapulpa, OK passed away Wednesday, July 2nd, at his residence surrounded by his loving family members. Ron was born in Tulsa, OK on February 1, 1947, a son of Janice (Bench) and Hubert Brook. He graduated from Union High School with the Class of 1965. He married Alice (Fuchs) Brook on July 11, 1986...

Jul 2, 2014

Daphne Dane Brucks was born April 7, 1942 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Lewis and Iris (Chronister) Greer. She passed away Wednesday evening, July 2, 2014 at Clarehouse in Tulsa. Daphne was articulate, smart, and had a great sense of humor. She was always interested in politics, particularly civil rights. She was an avid reader. Her favorites included suspence novels, thrillers,...

Jul 1, 2014

Jul 1, 2014

William Burton Bowen, a resident of Valliant, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the age of 88. No services are planned at this time.

Jun 29, 2014

Gary was born November 11, 1938 in Picket Prairie, Oklahoma, to Richard Everett Smith and Kathleen Ruby Cumbey. He attended Sapulpa High School and graduated in May 1957. He worked at Standard Tobacco, Campbell Wholesale and Fabsco before retiring about 10 years ago. He enjoyed bowling as many as three leagues at a time during the 1980s, fishing, golf and...

Jun 27, 2014

Billy Ray Lenard age 84 passed away at his Mounds, Oklahoma residence on Friday, June 27, 2014. Bill was born in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on December 26, 1929 to Dock Lenard and Maggie (Vanhoy) Lenard. Bill served in the United States Army as an MP during the Korean War. He was stationed in Berlin Germany through out the length of...

Jun 27, 2014

Mark Anthony Graf age 55 passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family members. Mark was born November 3, 1958 in Russell, Kansas to Clarence Graf and Rita (John) Graf. He graduated from Russell High School with the Class of 1976. He married Teresa Gutierrez on February 24, 1980. He worked as a Consultant...

Jun 26, 2014

James "Jim" Kenneth Parker was delivered to God Thursday, June 26, 2014 in Tulsa, OK. He was born August 16, 1939 in Goldsboro, NC to Graydon and Gwendolyn Mary Parker. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carole, his sister, Janice, and his children, Jennifer, Joy, Julie, Holly, Susanna, Amy, Martha, Bethany, Jimmy Jr., Daniel, Bonnie, Kimberly, Stephanie,...

Jun 26, 2014

Linda Gayle Galloway age 65 passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her home in Tulsa with her sister, husband, daughter, and one great-niece at her side. She was born January 5, 1949 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Jack and Lennie Rice (both deceased). She graduated from Muskogee Central High School in 1967, studied vocal music at Oklahoma City University for...

Jun 25, 2014

Kathleen Inez Curtis Brown passed away peacefully on the morning of June 25, 2014, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was 85 years of age and was surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 7, 1929, to the late Howard Glen Curtis and Maude Mae Curtis.Kathleen was an involved and caring wive, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Kathleen...

Jun 23, 2014

Farlena Jo Alexander passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at her home in Tulsa. She was born January 21, 1939 in Garr Corner, Oklahoma to Farley and Aumatine (Norvell) Hickey. Farlena graduated from Ada Senior High School. She married Jim Quale, the love of her life, on October 21, 1963. Farlena and Jim owned and operated the Nicoma Park Florist...