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Hazel Marie Sherwood

Hazel Marie Sherwood

Feb 2, 2011

Hazel Marie Sherwood age 95 passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hazel was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 1, 1916 to Charles A. Scott and Perley B.( Jewett) Scott. Hazel graduated from Manhattan High School and the Kansas State College with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Home Economics. She worked as...

Betty Presser

Betty Presser

Jan 31, 2011

Betty Presser Betty Presser, age 81, passed away peacefully Monday, January 31, 2011 and is finally home. She was born June 9, 1929 to James Madison and Jonnie (Patterson) Lankford in Paris, Tennessee. Betty was a humble woman, wonderful wife and mother who considered her biggest accomplishment to be raising her sons. She was an outstanding cook and also worked...

Sheila Francis Nelson

Sheila Francis Nelson

Jan 31, 2011

Sheila “Corky” Francis Nelson Sheila “Corky” Nelson, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at the age of 60. She was born Sunday, January 21, 1951 to Verlin and Betty (Dunn) Pope in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She is a member of the Oasis Church in Okmulgee. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Murphy...

Linda Louise Coats

Linda Louise Coats

Jan 31, 2011

Linda Louise Coats age 53 passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at her Glenpool residence. Linda was born in Concordia, Kansas on May 4, 1957 to Dwight Mesnard and Helen Louise (Linden) Mesnard. She graduated from Jenks High School in 1975. Linda married Riley Edward Coats on June 14, 1975. She worked as a Customer Service Manager for Wal-Mart for...

Frances D Miller

Frances D Miller

Jan 31, 2011

Frances Miller, a resident of Weleetka, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 68. Frances was born on July 19, 1942 in Claremore, OK to Mose Wiley and Bessie Scott. She is a retired Respiratory Therapist for the Creek Nation Community Hospital. Frances is preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers: Tommy...

Carla Dawn Heltzel

Carla Dawn Heltzel

Jan 30, 2011

Carla Dawn Heltzel age 49 passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Jenks, Oklahoma. Carla was born in Vinita, Oklahoma on April 7, 1961 to Lloyd B. Heltzel and Lucille (Roll) Heltzel. She graduated from Vinita High School in 1979 and the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Recreational Therapy. She enjoyed swimming, singing karaoke and...

Fred A. Woslum

Fred A. Woslum

Jan 28, 2011

Fred A. Woslum Fred A. Woslum, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at the age of 95. He was born December 8, 1915 to Frank and Lula (Grieger) Woslum. Services are pending under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Henryetta. Friends may send their condolences to www.shurdenjackson.com

Estella Fay Hefner

Estella Fay Hefner

Jan 27, 2011

Estella F. Hefner Estella Fay Hefner, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the age of 85. She was born July 27, 1925 to Straw and Maggie (Fogle) Greason in Davidson, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Henryetta. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and first husband,...

James Marchetti

James Marchetti

Jan 27, 2011

No Local Services Planned

Wanda Jean Covey

Wanda Jean Covey

Jan 26, 2011

Wanda Jean (Simpson) Covey age 65 passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa surrounded by her loving family members. Wanda was born April 28, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John Wayne Simpson and Glata Bernice (Murphy) Simpson. She graduated from Jenks High School with the Class of 1963. Wanda married Lewis Eugene Covey. She...

Mildred Thompson

Mildred Thompson

Jan 24, 2011

Mildred Thompson Mildred Thompson, a resident of Welty, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at the age of 85. She was born November 24, 1925 to Thomas and Sally (Proctor) Thompson in Welty, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Sally Thompson; brothers, Benson, Sherman and Norman Thompson; sisters, Anna and Nema Thompson. Survivors include her...

Bill Oscar Brown

Bill Oscar Brown

Jan 23, 2011

Bill Oscar Brown Bill Oscar Brown, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the age of 63. He was born April 21, 1947 to Bill and Dorothy (Farris) Brown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two children, Angela Greenhaw of Okmulgee and Angel Brown of Oklahoma City; sister, Helen...

Charles Anthony Weeks

Charles Anthony Weeks

Jan 22, 2011

Charles Anthony Weeks, a resident of Schulter, passed away on January 22, 2011 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma at the age of 58 years. Charles was born on March 3, 1952 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Robert Weeks and Betty Best. He worked as a Truck Driver. Charles is preceded in death by one grandson, Kenneth Weeks. He is survived by his parents,...

Rosietta R. Pearson

Rosietta R. Pearson

Jan 22, 2011

Rosietta Rae Pearson, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on January 22, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years. Rosietta was born on January 11, 1940 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma to Calvin Rambo and Edra Morgan. She worked as a Bookkeeper for Snow Furniture. Rosietta is preceded in death by her parents and by one brother, C.P. Rambo....

Joshua Abraham Kahl

Joshua Abraham Kahl

Jan 22, 2011

Joshua Abraham Kahl age 36 passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joshua was born November 23, 1974 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Steven Martin Kahl and Roberta Irene (Romack) Waddell. Joshua attended Mt. Horeb High School in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. He worked as a construction worker and he enjoyed camping and riding motor cycles. Joshua accepted the...

Twila Deane Richard

Twila Deane Richard

Jan 21, 2011

Twila Deane (Stanbery) Richard age 87 passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 at her Tulsa, Oklahoma residence. Twila was born August 19, 1923 to Arlev Allen Stanbery and Eula Gertrude (Frost) Stanbery in Sarcoxie, Missouri. She graduated from Sarcoxie High School. Twila married Bill Richard and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together they owned and operated Old Village Dry Cleaners. Twila...

Marcus Henry Ellig

Marcus Henry Ellig

Jan 19, 2011

Marcus Henry Ellig, a resident of Weleetka, passed away on January 19, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 52 years. Marcus was born on June 15, 1958 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Henry Ellig and Helen Hardin-Ellig. He worked as a horse trainer. Marcus is preceded in death by his father, Henry, sister Faye Wood, and brother George Ellig....

Linda Sue Lee

Linda Sue Lee

Jan 19, 2011

Linda Sue (Brown) Lee age 63 passed away January 19, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Linda was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 2, 1947 to Earl Newton Brown and Maxine Pearl (Olden) Brown. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1965. Linda met the love of her life at the age of 15 and...

Leonard Rogers

Leonard Rogers

Jan 17, 2011

Leonard Richard Rogers, a resident of Morris, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at the age of 63. He was born November 1, 1947 to James Leonard and Lottie (Coker)Rogers in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Survivors include his sisters, Viola Holmes of Morris and Dorothy Marie Rogers; nephew, Darryl Cypert of Tahlequah and great nephew, Steven Cypert. Graveside Services will be held...

Crystal Ann Coatney

Crystal Ann Coatney

Jan 17, 2011

Crystal Ann Coatney age 28 passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Crystal was born August 7, 1982 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Johnny Charles Coatney and Leslie Ann (Martin) Peterson. She attended Jenks High School. Crystal worked as a Home Health Care Aide. She is survived by her mother and step-father: Leslie and Robert E. Peterson; her father:...

Hazel Marie Sherwood

Hazel Marie Sherwood

Feb 2, 2011

Hazel Marie Sherwood age 95 passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hazel was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 1, 1916 to Charles A. Scott and Perley B.( Jewett) Scott. Hazel graduated from Manhattan High School and the Kansas State College with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Home Economics. She worked as...

Betty Presser

Betty Presser

Jan 31, 2011

Betty Presser Betty Presser, age 81, passed away peacefully Monday, January 31, 2011 and is finally home. She was born June 9, 1929 to James Madison and Jonnie (Patterson) Lankford in Paris, Tennessee. Betty was a humble woman, wonderful wife and mother who considered her biggest accomplishment to be raising her sons. She was an outstanding cook and also worked...

Sheila Francis Nelson

Sheila Francis Nelson

Jan 31, 2011

Sheila “Corky” Francis Nelson Sheila “Corky” Nelson, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at the age of 60. She was born Sunday, January 21, 1951 to Verlin and Betty (Dunn) Pope in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She is a member of the Oasis Church in Okmulgee. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Murphy...

Linda Louise Coats

Linda Louise Coats

Jan 31, 2011

Linda Louise Coats age 53 passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at her Glenpool residence. Linda was born in Concordia, Kansas on May 4, 1957 to Dwight Mesnard and Helen Louise (Linden) Mesnard. She graduated from Jenks High School in 1975. Linda married Riley Edward Coats on June 14, 1975. She worked as a Customer Service Manager for Wal-Mart for...

Frances D Miller

Frances D Miller

Jan 31, 2011

Frances Miller, a resident of Weleetka, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 68. Frances was born on July 19, 1942 in Claremore, OK to Mose Wiley and Bessie Scott. She is a retired Respiratory Therapist for the Creek Nation Community Hospital. Frances is preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers: Tommy...

Carla Dawn Heltzel

Carla Dawn Heltzel

Jan 30, 2011

Carla Dawn Heltzel age 49 passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Jenks, Oklahoma. Carla was born in Vinita, Oklahoma on April 7, 1961 to Lloyd B. Heltzel and Lucille (Roll) Heltzel. She graduated from Vinita High School in 1979 and the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Recreational Therapy. She enjoyed swimming, singing karaoke and...

Fred A. Woslum

Fred A. Woslum

Jan 28, 2011

Fred A. Woslum Fred A. Woslum, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at the age of 95. He was born December 8, 1915 to Frank and Lula (Grieger) Woslum. Services are pending under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Henryetta. Friends may send their condolences to www.shurdenjackson.com

Estella Fay Hefner

Estella Fay Hefner

Jan 27, 2011

Estella F. Hefner Estella Fay Hefner, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the age of 85. She was born July 27, 1925 to Straw and Maggie (Fogle) Greason in Davidson, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Henryetta. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and first husband,...

James Marchetti

James Marchetti

Jan 27, 2011

No Local Services Planned

Wanda Jean Covey

Wanda Jean Covey

Jan 26, 2011

Wanda Jean (Simpson) Covey age 65 passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa surrounded by her loving family members. Wanda was born April 28, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John Wayne Simpson and Glata Bernice (Murphy) Simpson. She graduated from Jenks High School with the Class of 1963. Wanda married Lewis Eugene Covey. She...

Mildred Thompson

Mildred Thompson

Jan 24, 2011

Mildred Thompson Mildred Thompson, a resident of Welty, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at the age of 85. She was born November 24, 1925 to Thomas and Sally (Proctor) Thompson in Welty, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Sally Thompson; brothers, Benson, Sherman and Norman Thompson; sisters, Anna and Nema Thompson. Survivors include her...

Bill Oscar Brown

Bill Oscar Brown

Jan 23, 2011

Bill Oscar Brown Bill Oscar Brown, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the age of 63. He was born April 21, 1947 to Bill and Dorothy (Farris) Brown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two children, Angela Greenhaw of Okmulgee and Angel Brown of Oklahoma City; sister, Helen...

Charles Anthony Weeks

Charles Anthony Weeks

Jan 22, 2011

Charles Anthony Weeks, a resident of Schulter, passed away on January 22, 2011 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma at the age of 58 years. Charles was born on March 3, 1952 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Robert Weeks and Betty Best. He worked as a Truck Driver. Charles is preceded in death by one grandson, Kenneth Weeks. He is survived by his parents,...

Rosietta R. Pearson

Rosietta R. Pearson

Jan 22, 2011

Rosietta Rae Pearson, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on January 22, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years. Rosietta was born on January 11, 1940 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma to Calvin Rambo and Edra Morgan. She worked as a Bookkeeper for Snow Furniture. Rosietta is preceded in death by her parents and by one brother, C.P. Rambo....

Joshua Abraham Kahl

Joshua Abraham Kahl

Jan 22, 2011

Joshua Abraham Kahl age 36 passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joshua was born November 23, 1974 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Steven Martin Kahl and Roberta Irene (Romack) Waddell. Joshua attended Mt. Horeb High School in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. He worked as a construction worker and he enjoyed camping and riding motor cycles. Joshua accepted the...

Twila Deane Richard

Twila Deane Richard

Jan 21, 2011

Twila Deane (Stanbery) Richard age 87 passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 at her Tulsa, Oklahoma residence. Twila was born August 19, 1923 to Arlev Allen Stanbery and Eula Gertrude (Frost) Stanbery in Sarcoxie, Missouri. She graduated from Sarcoxie High School. Twila married Bill Richard and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together they owned and operated Old Village Dry Cleaners. Twila...

Marcus Henry Ellig

Marcus Henry Ellig

Jan 19, 2011

Marcus Henry Ellig, a resident of Weleetka, passed away on January 19, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 52 years. Marcus was born on June 15, 1958 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Henry Ellig and Helen Hardin-Ellig. He worked as a horse trainer. Marcus is preceded in death by his father, Henry, sister Faye Wood, and brother George Ellig....

Linda Sue Lee

Linda Sue Lee

Jan 19, 2011

Linda Sue (Brown) Lee age 63 passed away January 19, 2011 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Linda was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 2, 1947 to Earl Newton Brown and Maxine Pearl (Olden) Brown. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1965. Linda met the love of her life at the age of 15 and...

Leonard Rogers

Leonard Rogers

Jan 17, 2011

Leonard Richard Rogers, a resident of Morris, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at the age of 63. He was born November 1, 1947 to James Leonard and Lottie (Coker)Rogers in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Survivors include his sisters, Viola Holmes of Morris and Dorothy Marie Rogers; nephew, Darryl Cypert of Tahlequah and great nephew, Steven Cypert. Graveside Services will be held...

Crystal Ann Coatney

Crystal Ann Coatney

Jan 17, 2011

Crystal Ann Coatney age 28 passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Crystal was born August 7, 1982 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Johnny Charles Coatney and Leslie Ann (Martin) Peterson. She attended Jenks High School. Crystal worked as a Home Health Care Aide. She is survived by her mother and step-father: Leslie and Robert E. Peterson; her father:...