Obituaries

Feb 8, 2014

James Edward Grim, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the age of 89. He was born October 31, 1924 to Jess and Eunice (Fleming) Grim in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was member of the VFW Post 1189 Okmulgee at which he participated in the Funeral Honor Guard...

Feb 7, 2014

Herbert "Herb" R. Lewis, 85, of Broken Arrow, OK passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 in Tulsa, OK. Herb was born December 10, 1928 in Antlers, OK to Matt and Cora Lewis. He graduated high school in Washington, OK and then entered the United State Air Force on February 11, 1948. He served our country until November 1, 1949. Herb...

Feb 7, 2014

Feb 7, 2014

RosAnna Spears, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at the age of 58. She was born on February 7, 1956 to Clifford and Violet (Miller) Kiplinger in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Violet Kiplinger; aunt, Selina Kiplinger; aunt, Janie Miller and uncle, Lyn Miller. Survivors include her husband,...

Feb 5, 2014

Edward Frank Ray age 85 passed from this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at his home in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Edward was born April 12, 1928 in Harveyville, Kansas to Frank Marion Ray and Millie Louise Ray. Edward served his country in both the Navy and the Marines during the Korean Conflict. Most of Edward's working career was spent in...

Feb 5, 2014

BISHOP, Claudia Ann, 61, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, after a long illness. Claudia was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 20, 1952, the youngest of five children born to parents Wayne E. Bishop and Nellie E. (Guilford) Bishop. She was preceeded in death by both parents and by a brother, Glen Ernest...

Feb 4, 2014

Mikiel “Mike” Ransom, a former resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in Grove, Oklahoma at the age of 71. He was born November 25, 1942 to Myron W. and Bertha Ransom in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Arrangements are pending at this time under the direction of the Jackson Funeral Home and Crematory in Okmulgee.

Feb 4, 2014

Arthena Gaye Young was born July 24,1930 in Canute, Oklahoma to Alex "Pete" and Ruby Spradlin. She graduated from high school in Sayre, OK in 1948. She briefly attended college in Weatherford and later graduated from business school in Oklahoma City. Arthena married Victor K Young on May 5, 1951. They spent many years together in Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma...

Feb 1, 2014

Betty B. Levesque, 79, of Broken Arrow, OK passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at her residence. Betty was born August 11, 1934 in Winsted, CT to Elliot and Laura Bond . She worked as a dental hygienist prior to working most of her life as a homemaker. Betty loved to read books, work crossword puzzles, and was known for...

Jan 31, 2014

Services are pending.

Jan 31, 2014

Bertha Jean (Yount) White age 72 passed away January 31, 2014 at Cedarcrest Care Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Jean was born July 11, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to James Lewis Yount and Etta Mae (Chapman) Yount. She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Etta Yount, her brothers, Jimmy Yount, Howard Yount, Richard Dollarhigh, her sister Donna...

Jan 29, 2014

Charles W. Hickman, 90, of Claremore died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in Catoosa, OK. Charles was born September 14, 1923 to A. Blake and Nellie Hickman in Union City, OK . He served his country as an aviation mechanic 1st class in the United States Navy from 1943 - 1946. Charles worked for many years as an auditor for the...

Jan 28, 2014

Jan 28, 2014

Virgil Eugene Adams age 76 passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at his residence in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Virgil was born July 20, 1937 to Charles B. Adams and Lolita (Kennedy) Adams. He married the love of his life, Teresa Azalee, on November 19, 1955. Virgil worked as a concrete finisher in the construction field for A to Z Construction. Virgil...

Jan 27, 2014

Alfred C. Rhodes, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at the age of 66. He was born September 19, 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Jubilee Christian Center in Okmulgee. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gloria Boyles. Survivors include his wife, Regina Rhodes of the home;...

Jan 26, 2014

Carolyn was born June 18, 1941 in Sallisaw OK, the daughter of Alvin and Sylvia Richardson. After graduating from Berryhill High School she married Hershal Eason on May 28, 1959 and they were married for 54 years. Family and friends were Carolyn’s passion and delight. She loved to host, cook, play games and entertain at her home. She enjoyed working...

Jan 23, 2014

Emilie Burr died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at St. Simeon's Episcopal Home in Tulsa, OK. She was born January 1, 1918 in Queens, New York to Joseph and Margaret Lippert . Emilie worked for many years as a lab director in the healthcare research industry. She is survived by her two daughter’s Marianne Holmes of Broken Arrow, OK, and Martha...

Jan 21, 2014

Ellen C. Bilbow died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in Tulsa, OK. She was born October 7, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA. Ellen retired from the St. Francis Healthcare System. She is survived by her husband Jack Bilbow of the home; two sons Mike Bilbow and his wife Molly of Watkinsville, GA, John Bilbow and his wife Kendall of Arlington, TX; seven...

Jan 20, 2014

Nicola Dawne Owen passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 in Tulsa, OK. She was born July 19, 1965 in York, England to Kingsley and Patricia Owen. Nicola graduated from Danville Area Senior High School in 1983. She grew up in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and resided in Tulsa for over 25 years. Nicola pursued a career in nursing and worked...

Jan 19, 2014

Bill Gene Brown, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the age of 75. He was born April 6, 1938 to Floyd C. and Virginia (Peavler) Brown in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Air force and worked for Ball Brothers for over 30 years. He was a member of the Butler Memorial United...