Obituaries

Nov 28, 2011

James Olen Shepherd, formerly of Okmulgee, passed from this life on November 28, 2011 in Arlington, TX at the age of 87. He was born April 4, 1924 on Tiger Mountain near Henryetta, Oklahoma to parents Emma and John Shepherd who preceded him in death. After graduating from Henryetta High School he served in the Army Air Corp as an...

Nov 26, 2011

Nadine Cumbie, a resident of Wewoka, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the age of 78. She was born October 14, 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Bob Cumbie; son, Jerry Wesley Gordon; granddaughter, Sheila Louise; two sisters; mother, Mary Skinner; half-brother, Samuel Skinner; step-father, Francis Skinner; two aunts, Mae and...

Nov 22, 2011

Mary Corrine Magana, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the age of 68. She was born April 6, 1943 to Charles and Annabelle (Vicroy) Goeb in San Diego, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, two brothers and one great grandchild. Survivors include her husband, Alfonso H. Magana of the home;...

Nov 19, 2011

Sheryl Ann (Sewell) Greene age 52 passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sheryl was born November 19, 1959 in Dallas, Texas to Jerry Neal Sewell and Mary Jane (Nyenhuis) Sewell. She attended Decatur High School and University of North Texas. Sheryl married Joseph Greene, Jr. on October 31, 1985 in Gonzales, LA....

Nov 18, 2011

Wanda Ruth (Carney) Pann age 80 passed away at her Kiefer, Oklahoma residence on Friday, November 18, 2011 with her loving family members by her side. Wanda was born August 2, 1931 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to George J. Carney and Anna (Stewart) Carney. She attended schools in Stone Bluff. Wanda worked as a supervisor for Liberty Glass Company for twelve...

Nov 17, 2011

Ralph Edward Cross age 66 passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ralph was born November 23, 1944 in Great Bend, Kansas to Jessie Cross and Shirley (Kemp) Cross. Ralph graduated from Fox High School in Fox, Oklahoma and attended East Central University. He married Julia Joyce Dominguez on June 17, 1967 in Altus,...

Nov 16, 2011

Audie Alan Swinney, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the age of 28. He was born November 18, 1982 to Audie G. and Barbara Ellen (Blehm) Swinney in Wichita, Kansas. Audie graduated from Wilson High School in 2002 and was a member of the Dewar First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his...

Nov 14, 2011

Billie Louise Perry, a resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 14, 2011 at the age of 79. She was born June 17, 1932 to David Edward and Johnnie Ethel Clark in Heaver, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sylvia Williams; first husband, Johnny Harlan and second husband, Tommy Gene Perry....

Nov 14, 2011

Jimmy Dale Miller, a resident of Morris, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at the age of 58. He was born January 6, 1953 to Henry and Cilestine (Jones) Miller in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Survivors include his two children, Tim Miller of Morris and Destiny Ledbetter of Ft. Gibson; brothers and sisters, Gary Miller of Schulter, Henry Miller of Schulter, LaShawne...

Nov 13, 2011

James Ronald Lavendusky James Ronald Lavendusky passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the age of 72. He was born August 4, 1939 to William and Barbara Agnes (Lamer) Lavendusky in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Survivors include his two brothers, William L. Lavendusky and wife, Elaine of Tulsa and Thomas A. Lavendusky of Lawton; niece, Barbara Lavendusky and nephews, Thomas, II, Michael,...

Nov 10, 2011

Riley Jo Haslett, infant daughter of Dallas and Hope Haslett, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 1 day old. Services are pending.

Nov 3, 2011

Services for Joseph (Joe) Jackson will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. Joseph Jay Jackson was born Sept. 3, 1970 in Durant, OK, the first child of William (Butch) Jackson and Anna Judene (Judy) Jackson, and a member of the Choctaw tribe. He died unexpectedly in Okmulgee, OK on Nov. 3, 2011, at the age of 41 years,...

Nov 3, 2011

Jozsef Tibor Szlavy age 72 passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jozsef was born July 15, 1939 in Hungary to Jozsef Tibor Szlavy and Elizabeth Traun. He married Catherine Ann on September 13, 1979. He worked for General Motors Corporation as a tool and die maker for sixteen years. Jozsef loved to...

Nov 3, 2011

Luana Lee (Woodworth) Lucas age 63 passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Luana was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 19, 1948 to Lee Woodworth and Glenda Mae Eby. She married Jim Lucas in Miami, Oklahoma on February 27, 1980. Luana received her Masters Degree in Education from NSU and taught at Jefferson...

Nov 2, 2011

Ruth Christine Cox, a resident of Hanna, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the age of 81. She was born June 17, 1930 to Pete and Lula (Downing) Garner in Seminole, Oklahoma. On, July 5, 1946, she married J.D. Cox in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Hanna. Ruth enjoyed being...

Nov 1, 2011

Catherine Juanita (Durkee) Rutledge age 77 passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in Mounds, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family members. Catherine was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 6, 1934 to Charlie Durkee and Goldia (Higgons) Durkee. She was a homemaker and liked camping, fishing, tending her flower beds, spending time with her family and her dog. Catherine loved...

Oct 29, 2011

William Laird Baker, a resident of Waco,TX passed away October 29, 2011 in Novato, CA at the age of 81. Mr. Baker was a retired Geophysicist with Chevron Oil. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. November 19, 2011 at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Waco, Texas.

Oct 27, 2011

Samuel Edward Pitts III, 65, a resident of Beggs, OK passed away Thursday October 27, 2011 in Muskogee, OK. He was born May 1, 1946 in Washington, D.C. to Samuel Edward and Jaqueline (English) Pitts Jr. Samuel served his country in the U.S. Army and retired as a truck driver. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and...

Oct 25, 2011

Oct 25, 2011

Conner Kyle Levi Burney Conner Kyle Levi Burney, infant son of Catharine Patterson and Justin Kyle Burney, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the age of 1 month old and 3 days old. He was born on Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Survivors include his parents, Catharine Patterson and Justin Kyle Burney of Weleetka; grandparents, Treasa Frair...