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Albert June Butts

Albert June Butts

Aug 26, 2010

Albert June Butts, a resident of Morris, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 at the age of 73. He was born June 4, 1937 to Van and Mable (Coleman) Butts in Mason, Oklahoma. Services are pending.

Leta Becker

Leta Becker

Aug 26, 2010

Leta Berniece Becker a lifelong resident of Henryetta passed away Thursday August 26, 2010 at the age of 80 years old. She was born in Beggs, OK on October 9, 1929 to William and Hazel Musgrove. Leta married Lloyd Becker on September 24, 1948. Leta was a member of the Nazarene Church in Henryetta. She is survived by her husband...

Juanita Ringer

Juanita Ringer

Aug 26, 2010

Juanita Ringer, a resident of McAlester, passed away on August 26, 2010 in McAlester at the age of 84 years. Services are pending under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home of Henryetta.

Juanita Rooney

Juanita Rooney

Aug 25, 2010

Juanita (Nita) Reece (Biffle) Rooney age 91 passed away early Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at St. John's Medical Center in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Nita was born December 25, 1918 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Reece Newman Biffle and Sylvia Henryetta (Johnson) Biffle. Nita married the love of her life, Harry Rooney in Fresno, California on September 20, 1946. She was of Christian...

Mildred Thrower

Mildred Thrower

Aug 21, 2010

Mildred Wynona Thrower Mildred Wynona Thrower, a lifetime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the age of 90. She was born June 11, 1920 to William Edgar and Ella (Nichols) Jones in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1940 and on December 15, 1945, she married William Thrower....

Donald Howell

Donald Howell

Aug 20, 2010

Donald L. Howell, 78, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010. Private Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee. Friends may send their condolences to www.shurdenjackson.com

Connie Ed Cummings

Connie Ed Cummings

Aug 20, 2010

Mr. Connie Ed Cummings, a resident of Midwest City, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City at the age of 88. He was born on March 6, 1922 to Thomas R. and Jemima (Yarhola) Cummings in Hanna, Oklahoma. On March 8, 1947, he married Ann Cloud. Mr. Cummings worked as a Truck Driver for Harpool Tank Truck....

Michael Edward Holly

Michael Edward Holly

Aug 18, 2010

Michael Edward Holly, Sr. age 52 passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at his Glenpool residence. Michael was born October 15, 1957 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Marlin Holly and Jewel Bivins. He attended Henryetta High School and Okmulgee Tech. He married his wife, Brenda, on July 21, 1980. Michael enjoyed NASCAR races; especially Dale Earnhardt, OU Sooners football and spending...

Donald William Bonser

Donald William Bonser

Aug 18, 2010

Donald William Bonser age 57 passed away at his Tulsa, Oklahoma residence on August 18, 2010. Donald was born May 6, 1953 in Warren, Ohio to Donald and Patricia Bonser. He graduated from Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. Donald worked in the construction field as an electrician. Donald was preceded in death by his son: Weston Garrett...

Kirk Baxter Pyle

Kirk Baxter Pyle

Aug 12, 2010

Kirk Baxter Pyle age 84 passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Inverness Village Nursing Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kirk was born May 12, 1926 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to Luther Pyle and Margaret (Turner) Pyle. In 1943 he graduated from Eufaula High School. Kirk enlisted into the United States Navy and obtained his pilot's license and continued his military career...

Frank Ulysses Anson

Frank Ulysses Anson

Aug 9, 2010

Frank Ulysses Anson, a resident of Ponca City, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010 at the age of 50. He was born August 10, 1959 to Howard and Esther (Pitsenberger) Anson in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Frank enjoyed spending times outdoor whether it was gardening, fishing or hunting. But most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends....

Geoffrey Wayne Harman

Geoffrey Wayne Harman

Aug 7, 2010

Geoffrey Wayne Harman, 57, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born in Alice, Texas on December 4, 1952, the son of Marion (Blanton) and Raymond B. Harman. Mr. Harman served his country in the United States Army. He married Cindy Haning on August 19, 1978 in Luling, Texas. He was of the Baptist faith...

Floydene Howlett

Floydene Howlett

Aug 7, 2010

Floydene Howlett, 70, passed away at home August 7, 2010 surrounded in her final hours by her children. She was born September 2, 1939 to Richard and Inez (Bell) Smith in Ghoslon, Texas. She entered into her eternal rest after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Flo was proceeded in death by her parents: Richard and Inez; her three brothers...

Bertha Smith

Bertha Smith

Aug 7, 2010

Bertha Smith, a resident of Henryetta for 30 years, passed away on August 7, 2010 in Henryetta, Oklahoma at the age of 90. She was born on November 7, 1919 to Samuel and Mentie (Cooper) Hood in Mesa, Arizona. Mrs. Smith owned a shoe repair business called "The Town Cobbler" in Ukiah, California. She was a member of the Church...

Billy James Schmidt, Sr.

Billy James Schmidt, Sr.

Aug 6, 2010

Billy James Schmidt, Sr., a lifetime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 6, 2010 at the age of 80. He was born Monday, April 14, 1930 to Peter and Rosetta (Rich) Schmidt in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Harvest Community Church in Okmulgee. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jenny Marie Hawkins

Jenny Marie Hawkins

Aug 6, 2010

Jenny Hawkins, a resident of Sand Springs, passed away on August 6, 2010 in Sand Springs at the age of 30 years. She was born on October 1, 1979 in Pensacola, Florida to Thomas Edward Schoenebaum and Judith Ann Leathers. She worked as an office assistant in the medical field. Survivors include husband G.W. of the home in Sand Springs,...

Martha Marlene Morris

Martha Marlene Morris

Aug 4, 2010

Martha Marlene Morris, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on August 4, 2010 at the age of 67 years. She was born on October 26, 1942 in Enterprise, Oklahoma to Roland Morris and Maxine Thomas. Survivors include husband Charles "Charlie" Morris of Henryetta, sons: Charles Gregory Morris of Henryetta and Jeffery DeWayne "Jeff" Morris of Birmingham, Alabama, brother Doyel Wayne...

Juanita Ruth Kelly

Juanita Ruth Kelly

Aug 4, 2010

Juanita Ruth Kelly, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at the age of 72. She was born Wednesday, September 29, 1937 to George Coser, Sr. and Abbie Leaster Cummings in Claremore, Oklahoma. She graduated in 1955 from Sequoyah High School and she retired from St. John’s Hospital as a nurse’s...

Lionel Spears

Lionel Spears

Aug 4, 2010

Lionel Spears was born July 22, 1952 to Azzilee and Scotty Spears. He was the first of six children. Lionel graduated from Mary Bethune High School in Marksville, LA. Lionel also graduated from Job Corps. Afterwards he served several years in the Army and National Guard. He married Antoinette Williams in 1969 and they moved to Tulsa. In this union...

Alfred Chatenever

Alfred Chatenever

Aug 3, 2010

Having lived a full and unique life, Alfred Chatenever died August 3, 2010 at his home in Tulsa. He was 94. He was born May 1, 1916 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He earned degrees from City College of New York, Columbia University, and New York University, including a doctorate in Physical Chemistry. During World War II, he worked on the Manhattan...

Albert June Butts

Albert June Butts

Aug 26, 2010

Albert June Butts, a resident of Morris, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 at the age of 73. He was born June 4, 1937 to Van and Mable (Coleman) Butts in Mason, Oklahoma. Services are pending.

Leta Becker

Leta Becker

Aug 26, 2010

Leta Berniece Becker a lifelong resident of Henryetta passed away Thursday August 26, 2010 at the age of 80 years old. She was born in Beggs, OK on October 9, 1929 to William and Hazel Musgrove. Leta married Lloyd Becker on September 24, 1948. Leta was a member of the Nazarene Church in Henryetta. She is survived by her husband...

Juanita Ringer

Juanita Ringer

Aug 26, 2010

Juanita Ringer, a resident of McAlester, passed away on August 26, 2010 in McAlester at the age of 84 years. Services are pending under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home of Henryetta.

Juanita Rooney

Juanita Rooney

Aug 25, 2010

Juanita (Nita) Reece (Biffle) Rooney age 91 passed away early Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at St. John's Medical Center in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Nita was born December 25, 1918 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Reece Newman Biffle and Sylvia Henryetta (Johnson) Biffle. Nita married the love of her life, Harry Rooney in Fresno, California on September 20, 1946. She was of Christian...

Mildred Thrower

Mildred Thrower

Aug 21, 2010

Mildred Wynona Thrower Mildred Wynona Thrower, a lifetime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the age of 90. She was born June 11, 1920 to William Edgar and Ella (Nichols) Jones in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1940 and on December 15, 1945, she married William Thrower....

Donald Howell

Donald Howell

Aug 20, 2010

Donald L. Howell, 78, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010. Private Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee. Friends may send their condolences to www.shurdenjackson.com

Connie Ed Cummings

Connie Ed Cummings

Aug 20, 2010

Mr. Connie Ed Cummings, a resident of Midwest City, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City at the age of 88. He was born on March 6, 1922 to Thomas R. and Jemima (Yarhola) Cummings in Hanna, Oklahoma. On March 8, 1947, he married Ann Cloud. Mr. Cummings worked as a Truck Driver for Harpool Tank Truck....

Michael Edward Holly

Michael Edward Holly

Aug 18, 2010

Michael Edward Holly, Sr. age 52 passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at his Glenpool residence. Michael was born October 15, 1957 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Marlin Holly and Jewel Bivins. He attended Henryetta High School and Okmulgee Tech. He married his wife, Brenda, on July 21, 1980. Michael enjoyed NASCAR races; especially Dale Earnhardt, OU Sooners football and spending...

Donald William Bonser

Donald William Bonser

Aug 18, 2010

Donald William Bonser age 57 passed away at his Tulsa, Oklahoma residence on August 18, 2010. Donald was born May 6, 1953 in Warren, Ohio to Donald and Patricia Bonser. He graduated from Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. Donald worked in the construction field as an electrician. Donald was preceded in death by his son: Weston Garrett...

Kirk Baxter Pyle

Kirk Baxter Pyle

Aug 12, 2010

Kirk Baxter Pyle age 84 passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Inverness Village Nursing Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kirk was born May 12, 1926 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to Luther Pyle and Margaret (Turner) Pyle. In 1943 he graduated from Eufaula High School. Kirk enlisted into the United States Navy and obtained his pilot's license and continued his military career...

Frank Ulysses Anson

Frank Ulysses Anson

Aug 9, 2010

Frank Ulysses Anson, a resident of Ponca City, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010 at the age of 50. He was born August 10, 1959 to Howard and Esther (Pitsenberger) Anson in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Frank enjoyed spending times outdoor whether it was gardening, fishing or hunting. But most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends....

Geoffrey Wayne Harman

Geoffrey Wayne Harman

Aug 7, 2010

Geoffrey Wayne Harman, 57, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born in Alice, Texas on December 4, 1952, the son of Marion (Blanton) and Raymond B. Harman. Mr. Harman served his country in the United States Army. He married Cindy Haning on August 19, 1978 in Luling, Texas. He was of the Baptist faith...

Floydene Howlett

Floydene Howlett

Aug 7, 2010

Floydene Howlett, 70, passed away at home August 7, 2010 surrounded in her final hours by her children. She was born September 2, 1939 to Richard and Inez (Bell) Smith in Ghoslon, Texas. She entered into her eternal rest after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Flo was proceeded in death by her parents: Richard and Inez; her three brothers...

Bertha Smith

Bertha Smith

Aug 7, 2010

Bertha Smith, a resident of Henryetta for 30 years, passed away on August 7, 2010 in Henryetta, Oklahoma at the age of 90. She was born on November 7, 1919 to Samuel and Mentie (Cooper) Hood in Mesa, Arizona. Mrs. Smith owned a shoe repair business called "The Town Cobbler" in Ukiah, California. She was a member of the Church...

Billy James Schmidt, Sr.

Billy James Schmidt, Sr.

Aug 6, 2010

Billy James Schmidt, Sr., a lifetime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 6, 2010 at the age of 80. He was born Monday, April 14, 1930 to Peter and Rosetta (Rich) Schmidt in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Harvest Community Church in Okmulgee. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jenny Marie Hawkins

Jenny Marie Hawkins

Aug 6, 2010

Jenny Hawkins, a resident of Sand Springs, passed away on August 6, 2010 in Sand Springs at the age of 30 years. She was born on October 1, 1979 in Pensacola, Florida to Thomas Edward Schoenebaum and Judith Ann Leathers. She worked as an office assistant in the medical field. Survivors include husband G.W. of the home in Sand Springs,...

Martha Marlene Morris

Martha Marlene Morris

Aug 4, 2010

Martha Marlene Morris, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on August 4, 2010 at the age of 67 years. She was born on October 26, 1942 in Enterprise, Oklahoma to Roland Morris and Maxine Thomas. Survivors include husband Charles "Charlie" Morris of Henryetta, sons: Charles Gregory Morris of Henryetta and Jeffery DeWayne "Jeff" Morris of Birmingham, Alabama, brother Doyel Wayne...

Juanita Ruth Kelly

Juanita Ruth Kelly

Aug 4, 2010

Juanita Ruth Kelly, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at the age of 72. She was born Wednesday, September 29, 1937 to George Coser, Sr. and Abbie Leaster Cummings in Claremore, Oklahoma. She graduated in 1955 from Sequoyah High School and she retired from St. John’s Hospital as a nurse’s...

Lionel Spears

Lionel Spears

Aug 4, 2010

Lionel Spears was born July 22, 1952 to Azzilee and Scotty Spears. He was the first of six children. Lionel graduated from Mary Bethune High School in Marksville, LA. Lionel also graduated from Job Corps. Afterwards he served several years in the Army and National Guard. He married Antoinette Williams in 1969 and they moved to Tulsa. In this union...

Alfred Chatenever

Alfred Chatenever

Aug 3, 2010

Having lived a full and unique life, Alfred Chatenever died August 3, 2010 at his home in Tulsa. He was 94. He was born May 1, 1916 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He earned degrees from City College of New York, Columbia University, and New York University, including a doctorate in Physical Chemistry. During World War II, he worked on the Manhattan...