Obituaries

Harry Olen Nichols

Apr 7, 2011

Harry Olen Nichols Harry Olen Nichols, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the age of 88. He was born April 20, 1922 to Harry Oscar and Zora Mae (Ward) Nichols in Okemah, Oklahoma. Harry attended Banner School (a small community outside of Okemah). He served in the United States Navy as a naval gunner during...

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Joanna Sherrin

Apr 5, 2011

JoAnna Ferne Sherrin JoAnna Ferne Sherrin, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the age of 45. She was born February 21, 1966 to Walter and Anna Shick in McKinney, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, James Sherrin of the home; three sons, Jessie Suggs of Blackwell, Colt Suggs...

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Peggy Jean Tollison

Apr 2, 2011

Peggy Jean Tollison Peggy Jean Tollison, a resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the age of 73. She was born April 5, 1937 to Harold and Anna Naomi (Durant) Burchfield in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Peggy was an avid OU Fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Anna Naomi...

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Faith Rosbrugh

Apr 2, 2011

Faith Marie Rosbrugh, 86, passed away Saturday April 2, 2011 in Henryetta. She was born September 28, 1924 in Weleetka, OK to William Frank ad Grace Thompson. Faith was a homemaker and longtime resident of the Henryetta area. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Henry Lee Rosbrugh, sons, Terry Lee and David Scott Rosbrugh, seven brothers, Frank,...

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Christina Joy Peppers

Apr 1, 2011

Christina Joy (Jones) Peppers age 33 passed away April 1, 2011 at Muskogee Regional Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Christina was born February 23, 1978 in Yakima, WA to Gerald Jones and Patricia (Payton) Scott. Christina was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father: Gerald Jones, her mother: Patricia Scott and her sister: Tena Stradley (2007). Christina...

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David Gene Adams

Apr 1, 2011

David Gene Adams age 59 passed away April 1, 2011 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. David was born June 8, 1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Joseph Virgil Adams and Cleona (Beltz) Adams. He graduated from Jenks High School in 1969. On September 21, 1973 he married Christine Elois Butler. David enjoyed fishing, hunting, hunting for artifacts and his...

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Billie Jewell Coleman

Apr 1, 2011

Billie Jewell Coleman Billie Jewell Coleman, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Friday, April 01, 2011 at the age of 81. She was born July 31, 1929 to Thomas Clarence and Freda (Petty) Songer in Hugo, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Clarence and Freda Songer and husband, Jacob Coleman. Survivors include two children, Barbara Powell...

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Mary Jane Nelson

Mar 30, 2011

Mary Jane Nelson, a resident of Weleetka, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the age of 78. She was born September 9, 1932 to Lon T. and Minnie (Martin) McDaniel in Warner, Oklahoma. On November 21, 1952, she married Raymond Nelson in Reno, Nevada. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Nelson of the home; seven children, Teresa Frier of Talketna,...

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Paul Lashmet

Mar 28, 2011

Paul Milton Lashmet Paul Milton Lashmet, a resident of Dewar, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 at the age of 78. He was born June 21, 1932 to Lewis Ross and Pauline (Ward) Lashmet in Mountainview, Missouri. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired as a race horse trainer. Survivors include his children, James...

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Benjamin Dominguez

Mar 24, 2011

Benjamin Dominguez age 90 passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Glenwood Healthcare Center in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Benjamin was born May 17, 1920 in Wooten, Colorado to Gabino Dominguez and Rebecca (Baca) Dominguez. Ben served his country in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. Ben was an artist...

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Quataugh Dorothia Morgan

Mar 23, 2011

Quataugh Dorothia Morgan, a resident of Weleetka, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the age of 69. She was born October 25, 1941 to John Floyd and Dorothy Marie (Pulver) Hammers in Sacramento, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, John Gilbert Hammers and sister, Velma Louise Hammers. Survivors include her daughter, Phyliss Greenlee of Okmulgee;...

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Harold Turney

Mar 23, 2011

Harold Wayne Turney Harold Wayne Turney passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Morris, Oklahoma at the age of 67. He was born August 14, 1943 to Mary Mitchell in Morris, Oklahoma. He is survived by his daughter, Billie Faubus of Morris; son, Allen Turney of Okmulgee and three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:00...

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Larry Solon Colston

Mar 23, 2011

Larry Solon Colston Larry Solon Colston, a resident of Okemah, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the age of 56. He was born July 18, 1954 to Waddie and Bonnie (Lithumkum) Colston in Vian, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Colston; sister, Mildred Colston, brother, Charles Colston and...

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Jerald W. Fisher

Mar 23, 2011

Jerald “Jerry” Wayne Fisher Jerald “Jerry” Wayne Fisher, a resident of Morris, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the age of 66. He was born August 17, 1944 to Ernest and Beatrice (Evans) Fisher in Oakley, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest “Mutt” and Beatrice Fisher; Son, Robert Boyd Fisher; brother, Johnny “Bo” Fisher; sisters,...

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Theresa Smith

Mar 21, 2011

Theresa Katherine (Bertagnolli) Smith age 80 passed away March 21, 2011 at her Claremore, Oklahoma residence. Theresa was born January 6, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO to Frank Bertagnolli and Dora (Lillager) Bertagnolli. She married JC Britten Smith who preceded her in death August 15, 1989. Theresa worked as a certified nurse's aide then retired and became a homemaker. She...

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Christopher O. Harjo, Sr.

Mar 21, 2011

Reverend Christopher “Chris” O. Harjo, Sr. Reverend Christopher “Chris” O. Harjo, Sr., a resident of Henryetta, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011 at the age of 74. He was born July 4, 1936 to Mitchell and Louisa (Tiger) Harjo in Hanna, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Navy and on January 3, 1962, he married Katie (Clark) Harjo....

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Travis Flud

Mar 20, 2011

Travis Derreck Wayne Flud age 20 passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 in Okmulgee County as a result of a motorcycle accident. Travis was born November 19, 1990 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Lonnie Wayne Flud and Lorie Ann (McManus) Flud. He graduated in 2009 from Glenpool High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. He attended Tulsa...

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Martha M Sparks

Mar 19, 2011

Martha Marie Sparks Martha Marie Sparks, a resident of Muskogee, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the age of 35. Services were held Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Okay, Oklahoma. Arrangements were under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee. www.shurdenjackson.com

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Geneva Ruth Taylor

Mar 15, 2011

Geneva Ruth Taylor, a resident of Okemah, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 69 years. She was born on November 20, 1941 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to John Pigeon and Gertie McNac. Geneva was preceded in death by her mother, Gertie Treadwell, sister Joyce Taylor, and husband Wesley Russell Taylor. She is...

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Kevin Michael Collins

Mar 15, 2011

Kevin Michael Collins, II age 15 passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at his residence in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kevin was born August 28, 1995 in Brandon, Mississippi. Kevin attended North Intermediate High School in Broken Arrow and most recently was a sophomore at Jenks High School. He loved all animals and the outdoors. He was generous, protective, quick witted, intelligent...

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