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James Ray Earhart

James Ray Earhart

Jul 2, 2011

James Ray Earhart, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the age of 48. No Services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee. Friends may send their condolences to www.shurdenjackson.com

Elsie Mcclure

Elsie Mcclure

Jul 2, 2011

Elsie Jennette McClure, a resident of Atoka and a former resident of Preston, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the age 67. She was born May 18, 1944 to Richard Bryan and Wyoma (Williams) Luney in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Wyoma Luney and her husband, Jerry Lee McClure. Survivors include her...

Beulah Mae Earhart

Beulah Mae Earhart

Jul 1, 2011

Beulah Mae Earhart, 84, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was born February 5, 1927 to Frank and Ida (Nail) Bone in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. No Services are planned at this time. Arrangments are under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home of Okmulgee.

Jerrald Himes

Jerrald Himes

Jul 1, 2011

Jerrald "Jerry" Himes, 72, passed away Friday July 1, 2011 in Henryetta, OK. Services are currently pending with Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Henryetta.

Mildred Lucas

Mildred Lucas

Jul 1, 2011

Mildred Lucille Lucas, a resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 1, 2011 at the age of 94. She was born April 26, 1917 to Squirrel and Delia (Owens) Croslin in Gans, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Honeycreek United Methodist Church in Okmulgee and she enjoyed attending the Senior Methodist Group. Mildred loved...

Gwendolyn Lou High

Gwendolyn Lou High

Jun 30, 2011

Gwendolyn Lou (Seals) High age 77 passed away June 30, 2011 at Glenwood Healthcare Center in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Gwendolyn was born June 30, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Bart Seals and Rhoda (Bohlander) Seals. She graduated from Webster High School with the Class of 1952. Gwendolyn worked as a secretary in the oil industry before retiring. She enjoyed reading and...

Avious Benavidez

Avious Benavidez

Jun 25, 2011

On June 25, 2011, Avious L. Benevidez, 80, left this earth to join the heavenly choir. She was born August 22, 1930 to Russell and Cleo (Stanley) Bryant in Sayre, Oklahoma. Avious was an avid singer and amateur songwriter; she loved praising the Lord through hymns and gospel music. Avious enjoyed being with people, whether at church, gospel singings, holiday...

Claude Garrett

Claude Garrett

Jun 24, 2011

Claude Garrett, 96, passed away Friday June 24, 2011 in Henryetta. Claude was born April 6, 1915 in Hanna, OK to John and Mary Garrett. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a retired mechanic for the City of Los Angeles. Claude is survived by his wife, Faye Garrett of the home in Henryetta, six sons,...

Raymond Dale Mulkey

Raymond Dale Mulkey

Jun 23, 2011

Raymond Dale Mulkey age 75 of Bixby, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Bixby. Raymond was born May 20, 1936 in Liberty Mounds, Oklahoma to Joseph C. Mulkey and Vesta (Morris) Mulkey. He graduated from Liberty Mounds High School. Raymond married Barbara Jean (Maxfield) Mulkey November 17, 1956. He worked as a mechanic - Mulkey Truck Repair and...

Hellen L. Talley

Hellen L. Talley

Jun 22, 2011

Hellen L. Talley passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the age of 85. Private Family Services.

Willard Everett Harrold

Willard Everett Harrold

Jun 22, 2011

Willard Everett Harrold age 59 passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at his residence in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Willard was born August 9, 1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jack Harrold and Gusta Lee (Bridges) Harrold. He attended Webster High School. He worked for B & E as an escort driver for the past five years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Willard...

Charles Stewart Pratt

Charles Stewart Pratt

Jun 21, 2011

Charles "Charlie" Stewart Pratt age 92 passed away at his daughter's residence in Jenks, Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Charles was born in Harwich, Massachusetts on June 2, 1919 to Harold S. Pratt and Alice May Macaskill. He graduated from Harwich High School in 1937. On February 18, 1941 Charles was drafted into the United States Army during World...

Mary Elizabeth Frederick

Mary Elizabeth Frederick

Jun 21, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Frederick age 56 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at her Glenpool, Oklahoma residence. Mary was born November 4, 1954 to James R. Frederick and Peggy Jean Mayberry in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1973 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. She continued her education at OSU Tech in Okmulgee and received...

Patsy C. Parscal

Patsy C. Parscal

Jun 19, 2011

Patsy “Pat” Carol (Goodin) Parscal passed away in her home due to complications from diabetes on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at age of 70. Patsy was born on the family ranch in Irwin, NE on August 26, 1940, the eldest child of Elmer “Tug” Clay Goodin and Wilma Catherine Chicken. Patsy grew up around Valentine, Nebraska before the family moved...

Dylan Thomas Shafer

Dylan Thomas Shafer

Jun 19, 2011

Dylan Thomas Shafer, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the age of 13. He was born Thursday, October 2, 1997 to Harold Shafer and Cameo Borowiecki in Reno, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Shafer, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Cameo Borowiecki and father, Harold “Gene” Shafer; three sisters, Elise Shafer,...

Charles Epperson

Charles Epperson

Jun 18, 2011

Charles Nelson Epperson, a resident of Okmulgee and owner of Nelson’s Restaurant, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the age of 83. He was born May 9, 1928 to James Charles and Clara Bernice (Toone) Epperson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ludie Epperson in 2006 and brother, Dwight Epperson. Survivors include his daughter, LuAnn Harper...

Helen Mouser

Helen Mouser

Jun 17, 2011

Helen Mouser, a resident of Boley, passed away Friday June 17, 2011 at the age of 75. She was born October 13, 1935 to Clarence and Stella Pendley in Albuquerque, NM. Helen was a retired supervisor for Tinker Air Force Base and also a homemaker. Helen is survived by her husband of 58 years, Carl Elijah Mouser of the home...

Elinor Lindemann

Elinor Lindemann

Jun 16, 2011

Elinor (Sullivan) Lindemann age 84 passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Elinor was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on July 23, 1926. She was the daughter of Charles S. Sullivan and Esther (Frame) Sullivan. She worked as a reading specialist for San Jose California Public Schools; she taught fourth grade and home economics. She was an advocate for...

Ann E. Terrill

Ann E. Terrill

Jun 12, 2011

Annie E. Terrill passed from this life to join her Savior and many beloved family members and friends early Sunday morning at the age of 93. Her final hope and wish was fulfilled when her spirit left this broken earthly body and took on her perfect heavenly body. Annie was born on July 26, 1917 in the little town of...

Stanley Niewinski, Sr.

Stanley Niewinski, Sr.

Jun 11, 2011

Stanley Pete Niewinski, Sr., a resident of Henryetta, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the age of 96. He was born January 4, 1915 to Pete and Anna (Golonka) Niewinski in Peru-Lasalle, Illinois. Stanley served in the United States Army during WWII and was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 1604 Henryetta. He was a member of the...

James Ray Earhart

James Ray Earhart

Jul 2, 2011

James Ray Earhart, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the age of 48. No Services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee. Friends may send their condolences to www.shurdenjackson.com

Elsie Mcclure

Elsie Mcclure

Jul 2, 2011

Elsie Jennette McClure, a resident of Atoka and a former resident of Preston, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the age 67. She was born May 18, 1944 to Richard Bryan and Wyoma (Williams) Luney in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Wyoma Luney and her husband, Jerry Lee McClure. Survivors include her...

Beulah Mae Earhart

Beulah Mae Earhart

Jul 1, 2011

Beulah Mae Earhart, 84, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was born February 5, 1927 to Frank and Ida (Nail) Bone in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. No Services are planned at this time. Arrangments are under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home of Okmulgee.

Jerrald Himes

Jerrald Himes

Jul 1, 2011

Jerrald "Jerry" Himes, 72, passed away Friday July 1, 2011 in Henryetta, OK. Services are currently pending with Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Henryetta.

Mildred Lucas

Mildred Lucas

Jul 1, 2011

Mildred Lucille Lucas, a resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 1, 2011 at the age of 94. She was born April 26, 1917 to Squirrel and Delia (Owens) Croslin in Gans, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Honeycreek United Methodist Church in Okmulgee and she enjoyed attending the Senior Methodist Group. Mildred loved...

Gwendolyn Lou High

Gwendolyn Lou High

Jun 30, 2011

Gwendolyn Lou (Seals) High age 77 passed away June 30, 2011 at Glenwood Healthcare Center in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Gwendolyn was born June 30, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Bart Seals and Rhoda (Bohlander) Seals. She graduated from Webster High School with the Class of 1952. Gwendolyn worked as a secretary in the oil industry before retiring. She enjoyed reading and...

Avious Benavidez

Avious Benavidez

Jun 25, 2011

On June 25, 2011, Avious L. Benevidez, 80, left this earth to join the heavenly choir. She was born August 22, 1930 to Russell and Cleo (Stanley) Bryant in Sayre, Oklahoma. Avious was an avid singer and amateur songwriter; she loved praising the Lord through hymns and gospel music. Avious enjoyed being with people, whether at church, gospel singings, holiday...

Claude Garrett

Claude Garrett

Jun 24, 2011

Claude Garrett, 96, passed away Friday June 24, 2011 in Henryetta. Claude was born April 6, 1915 in Hanna, OK to John and Mary Garrett. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a retired mechanic for the City of Los Angeles. Claude is survived by his wife, Faye Garrett of the home in Henryetta, six sons,...

Raymond Dale Mulkey

Raymond Dale Mulkey

Jun 23, 2011

Raymond Dale Mulkey age 75 of Bixby, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Bixby. Raymond was born May 20, 1936 in Liberty Mounds, Oklahoma to Joseph C. Mulkey and Vesta (Morris) Mulkey. He graduated from Liberty Mounds High School. Raymond married Barbara Jean (Maxfield) Mulkey November 17, 1956. He worked as a mechanic - Mulkey Truck Repair and...

Hellen L. Talley

Hellen L. Talley

Jun 22, 2011

Hellen L. Talley passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the age of 85. Private Family Services.

Willard Everett Harrold

Willard Everett Harrold

Jun 22, 2011

Willard Everett Harrold age 59 passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at his residence in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Willard was born August 9, 1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jack Harrold and Gusta Lee (Bridges) Harrold. He attended Webster High School. He worked for B & E as an escort driver for the past five years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Willard...

Charles Stewart Pratt

Charles Stewart Pratt

Jun 21, 2011

Charles "Charlie" Stewart Pratt age 92 passed away at his daughter's residence in Jenks, Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Charles was born in Harwich, Massachusetts on June 2, 1919 to Harold S. Pratt and Alice May Macaskill. He graduated from Harwich High School in 1937. On February 18, 1941 Charles was drafted into the United States Army during World...

Mary Elizabeth Frederick

Mary Elizabeth Frederick

Jun 21, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Frederick age 56 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at her Glenpool, Oklahoma residence. Mary was born November 4, 1954 to James R. Frederick and Peggy Jean Mayberry in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1973 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. She continued her education at OSU Tech in Okmulgee and received...

Patsy C. Parscal

Patsy C. Parscal

Jun 19, 2011

Patsy “Pat” Carol (Goodin) Parscal passed away in her home due to complications from diabetes on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at age of 70. Patsy was born on the family ranch in Irwin, NE on August 26, 1940, the eldest child of Elmer “Tug” Clay Goodin and Wilma Catherine Chicken. Patsy grew up around Valentine, Nebraska before the family moved...

Dylan Thomas Shafer

Dylan Thomas Shafer

Jun 19, 2011

Dylan Thomas Shafer, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the age of 13. He was born Thursday, October 2, 1997 to Harold Shafer and Cameo Borowiecki in Reno, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Shafer, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Cameo Borowiecki and father, Harold “Gene” Shafer; three sisters, Elise Shafer,...

Charles Epperson

Charles Epperson

Jun 18, 2011

Charles Nelson Epperson, a resident of Okmulgee and owner of Nelson’s Restaurant, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the age of 83. He was born May 9, 1928 to James Charles and Clara Bernice (Toone) Epperson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ludie Epperson in 2006 and brother, Dwight Epperson. Survivors include his daughter, LuAnn Harper...

Helen Mouser

Helen Mouser

Jun 17, 2011

Helen Mouser, a resident of Boley, passed away Friday June 17, 2011 at the age of 75. She was born October 13, 1935 to Clarence and Stella Pendley in Albuquerque, NM. Helen was a retired supervisor for Tinker Air Force Base and also a homemaker. Helen is survived by her husband of 58 years, Carl Elijah Mouser of the home...

Elinor Lindemann

Elinor Lindemann

Jun 16, 2011

Elinor (Sullivan) Lindemann age 84 passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Elinor was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on July 23, 1926. She was the daughter of Charles S. Sullivan and Esther (Frame) Sullivan. She worked as a reading specialist for San Jose California Public Schools; she taught fourth grade and home economics. She was an advocate for...

Ann E. Terrill

Ann E. Terrill

Jun 12, 2011

Annie E. Terrill passed from this life to join her Savior and many beloved family members and friends early Sunday morning at the age of 93. Her final hope and wish was fulfilled when her spirit left this broken earthly body and took on her perfect heavenly body. Annie was born on July 26, 1917 in the little town of...

Stanley Niewinski, Sr.

Stanley Niewinski, Sr.

Jun 11, 2011

Stanley Pete Niewinski, Sr., a resident of Henryetta, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the age of 96. He was born January 4, 1915 to Pete and Anna (Golonka) Niewinski in Peru-Lasalle, Illinois. Stanley served in the United States Army during WWII and was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 1604 Henryetta. He was a member of the...