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Cleta Mae Martin

Cleta Mae Martin

Apr 21, 2011

Cleta Mae Martin Cleta Mae Martin, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the age of 97. She was born Friday, October 3, 1913 to William Elmer and Jessie (Pierce) Bowers in Waukomis, Oklahoma. On October 14, 1934, she married Jack B. Martin in Ft. Collins, Colorado. She was an...

Helen V. Flores

Helen V. Flores

Apr 19, 2011

Helen V. Flores age 87 passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Wildwood Care Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Helen was born October 7, 1923 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Marciano Villarreal and Josephine Sanchez. She married Bruno Flores and they owned Bruno's Corn Tortillias. She was of Catholic faith. Helen enjoyed watching televison, attending church, square dancing, shopping and visiting with...

Richard Garrison

Richard Garrison

Apr 18, 2011

Richard “Dick” Arthur Garrison, 81, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011 in Edmond, OK. Dick was born November 19, 1929 in Wichita, KS to Homer & Dorothy Garrison. He was a retired airplane mechanic for Boeing Airline and Aero Commander in Bethany, OK. His survivors include his wife of 60 years, Anita Garrison of Yukon, OK, two daughters, Debra Beam...

Jack Clayton Thomas

Jack Clayton Thomas

Apr 16, 2011

Jack Clayton Thomas Jack Clayton Thomas, a former resident of Henryetta, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 88. He was born March 22, 1923 to Clayton and Bertha (Everett) Thomas in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. At the age of 4, Jack and his family moved to the Henryetta area and then to the Wilson...

Gayle Smith

Gayle Smith

Apr 16, 2011

Ozelma Gayle Smith, a lifelong resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the age of 80. She was born June 11, 1930 to Edward Jessie and Norma Lee (Powers) Sullins in Elk City, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Glenda Carter, Tommie Carter...

Mary Sue Wasson

Mary Sue Wasson

Apr 15, 2011

Mary "Sue" (Baker) Wasson age 74 passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at Maplewood Care Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family members. Sue was born December 27, 1936 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Wallace Baker and Mabel E. (Stockton) Baker. She graduated from Jenks High School in 1955. Sue married James Albert Wasson on July 27, 1956 ....

Donald Bell

Donald Bell

Apr 15, 2011

Donald J. Bell age 96 passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at his Tulsa residence. Donald was born in Pierce, Nebraska on April 20, 1914 to John Bell and Martha (Detloff) Bell. He served in the United States Army for two years. Donald worked for Iowa Department of Transportation for twenty-five years before he retired. Donald was preceded in death...

Bill Alfred Miller

Bill Alfred Miller

Apr 9, 2011

William “Bill” A. Miller William “Bill” A. Miller, also known as Goat to many of his friends and family, passed from this earth into the Gates of Heaven, Saturday, April 9, 2011. Bill was born on September 29, 1928 to John and Ivy (Lucas) Miller in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Bill owned and operated Bill Miller, Inc. from 1972 to 2006 in...

Blanche Westfield

Blanche Westfield

Apr 8, 2011

Blanche May (Hopkins) Westfield age 97 passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 at Glenwood HealthCare Center in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Blanche was born May 4, 1913 in Novice, Texas to Dan Hopkins and Annie (Ellis) Hopkins. Blanche married Clarence L. Westfield, Sr. She liked to fish, make quilts and she remained a faithful and dedicated member of in her church until...

Harry Olen Nichols

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...

Joanna Sherrin

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...

Peggy Jean Tollison

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...

Faith Rosbrugh

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,...

Christina Joy Peppers

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...

David Gene Adams

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...

Billie Jewell Coleman

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...

Mary Jane Nelson

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,...

Paul Lashmet

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...

Benjamin Dominguez

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...

Quataugh Dorothia Morgan

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;...

Cleta Mae Martin

Cleta Mae Martin

Apr 21, 2011

Cleta Mae Martin Cleta Mae Martin, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the age of 97. She was born Friday, October 3, 1913 to William Elmer and Jessie (Pierce) Bowers in Waukomis, Oklahoma. On October 14, 1934, she married Jack B. Martin in Ft. Collins, Colorado. She was an...

Helen V. Flores

Helen V. Flores

Apr 19, 2011

Helen V. Flores age 87 passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Wildwood Care Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Helen was born October 7, 1923 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Marciano Villarreal and Josephine Sanchez. She married Bruno Flores and they owned Bruno's Corn Tortillias. She was of Catholic faith. Helen enjoyed watching televison, attending church, square dancing, shopping and visiting with...

Richard Garrison

Richard Garrison

Apr 18, 2011

Richard “Dick” Arthur Garrison, 81, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011 in Edmond, OK. Dick was born November 19, 1929 in Wichita, KS to Homer & Dorothy Garrison. He was a retired airplane mechanic for Boeing Airline and Aero Commander in Bethany, OK. His survivors include his wife of 60 years, Anita Garrison of Yukon, OK, two daughters, Debra Beam...

Jack Clayton Thomas

Jack Clayton Thomas

Apr 16, 2011

Jack Clayton Thomas Jack Clayton Thomas, a former resident of Henryetta, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 88. He was born March 22, 1923 to Clayton and Bertha (Everett) Thomas in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. At the age of 4, Jack and his family moved to the Henryetta area and then to the Wilson...

Gayle Smith

Gayle Smith

Apr 16, 2011

Ozelma Gayle Smith, a lifelong resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the age of 80. She was born June 11, 1930 to Edward Jessie and Norma Lee (Powers) Sullins in Elk City, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Glenda Carter, Tommie Carter...

Mary Sue Wasson

Mary Sue Wasson

Apr 15, 2011

Mary "Sue" (Baker) Wasson age 74 passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at Maplewood Care Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family members. Sue was born December 27, 1936 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Wallace Baker and Mabel E. (Stockton) Baker. She graduated from Jenks High School in 1955. Sue married James Albert Wasson on July 27, 1956 ....

Donald Bell

Donald Bell

Apr 15, 2011

Donald J. Bell age 96 passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at his Tulsa residence. Donald was born in Pierce, Nebraska on April 20, 1914 to John Bell and Martha (Detloff) Bell. He served in the United States Army for two years. Donald worked for Iowa Department of Transportation for twenty-five years before he retired. Donald was preceded in death...

Bill Alfred Miller

Bill Alfred Miller

Apr 9, 2011

William “Bill” A. Miller William “Bill” A. Miller, also known as Goat to many of his friends and family, passed from this earth into the Gates of Heaven, Saturday, April 9, 2011. Bill was born on September 29, 1928 to John and Ivy (Lucas) Miller in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Bill owned and operated Bill Miller, Inc. from 1972 to 2006 in...

Blanche Westfield

Blanche Westfield

Apr 8, 2011

Blanche May (Hopkins) Westfield age 97 passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 at Glenwood HealthCare Center in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Blanche was born May 4, 1913 in Novice, Texas to Dan Hopkins and Annie (Ellis) Hopkins. Blanche married Clarence L. Westfield, Sr. She liked to fish, make quilts and she remained a faithful and dedicated member of in her church until...

Harry Olen Nichols

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...

Joanna Sherrin

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...

Peggy Jean Tollison

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...

Faith Rosbrugh

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,...

Christina Joy Peppers

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...

David Gene Adams

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...

Billie Jewell Coleman

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...

Mary Jane Nelson

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,...

Paul Lashmet

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...

Benjamin Dominguez

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...

Quataugh Dorothia Morgan

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;...