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Nicholas Harry Lucas

Nicholas Harry Lucas

Nov 6, 2022

Nicholas Harry Lucas passed away peacefully Sunday evening, November 6, 2022 at the age of 88 years in Tulsa, OK. Nick was born in Kansas City, KS on June 22, 1934 to Harry and Mildred Lucas, the first of three sons. After relocating to several cities while growing up, the family moved to Salina, KS where he graduated from high...

Jeffrey Warren Patton

Jeffrey Warren Patton

Nov 3, 2022

"He's Just So Kind......"

-Everyone

On November 3rd, 2022, Jeff Patton saw a long line of loved ones clapping him into heaven. Absolutely first in line were his dogs Yaz, Ruby, Lucy, and Emma who greeted him with wagging tails and sloppy wet kisses. Following them were his parents, Bud and Shirley, his long time friend Steve, his cousin Eddie, his...

Susan Kay Huff

Susan Kay Huff

Nov 2, 2022

Susan Kay Huff went home on November 2, 2022, at 5:01 AM, at the young age of 60. Susan resided in Okmulgee, Oklahoma with her loving family. While fighting Cancer, Susan got sick with Pneumonia, which took her life at Highland Park.

Susan Kay Huff began her journey on February 3, 1962, in Modesto, California. Susan's journey ended and she...

Joseph Eugene Higgins Iii

Joseph Eugene Higgins Iii

Nov 2, 2022

Joseph Higgins III of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away on Nov 2, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Stacey Kipp Pratt

Stacey Kipp Pratt

Nov 1, 2022

Stacey Kipp Pratt passed in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 62.

Born March 11, 1960, in Hominy, OK to Freda Lee Kipp, he carried the name Tzi-Zho Wah-Tdian-Keh which means "strength of the eagle". Stacey proudly worked as a carpenter and often mentioned his Lord and Savior Jesus worked in the same field.

Stacey enjoyed beading and making traditional fan...

Jaimie J Hamilton

Jaimie J Hamilton

Oct 30, 2022

Jaimie (Prichard) Hamilton went on to be with our Lord on October 30, 2022 at the age of 58. Jaimie, the daughter of Sammy and Patty Prichard, was born in Macomb, Illinois and moved to Edmond, Oklahoma during her childhood.

She attended Edmond Memorial High School and in 1988 she graduated from OSU-OKC with her nursing degree. She described her...

Charles Gregory Poulos

Charles Gregory Poulos

Oct 30, 2022

Charles Gregory Poulos of Kiefer, Oklahoma passed away peacefully October 30, 2022. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma August 30, 1946 to Charles and Helen Poulos. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 10:00am-1:00pm; funeral services will follow at 1:00pm both at Schaudt Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service, 1329 E. 151st St. Glenpool, Oklahoma 74033. Interment will be at Memorial...

John Wayne Gray

John Wayne Gray

Oct 29, 2022

John W. Gray, 80, of Tulsa, entered into God's kingdom on October 29th 2022.

John was born on August 8, 1942 in Oklahoma City, OK to loving parents Thelma and Johnnie Nathaniel. John grew up in Odessa, TX, graduating from Odessa High School in 1960 and then earning his Bachelor of Arts and MBA degrees from Central State University.

John...

Carl Eugene Hurst

Carl Eugene Hurst

Oct 24, 2022

Carl Hurst, a resident of Okmulgee, OK passed away at home on October 24, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1943 to James and Lena Mae Hurst in Okmulgee, OK.

He graduated high school from Morris, OK. On December 1, 1961, Carl married Barbara (West) Hurst in Okmulgee, OK. Carl worked as a Meat Market Manager for Warehouse Market...

Mary Sue Upton

Mary Sue Upton

Oct 21, 2022

Mary Sue Upton walked into the arms of Jesus on October 21, 2022 at 12:05 pm surrounded by her family. She joined her husband of 50 years, Charles W. Upton, in the presence of their Savior. She received a heavenly greeting from her parents, Homer and Emma Reid, multiple siblings, and her 3 precious babies that passed on prior to...

Samuel Sutton

Samuel Sutton

Oct 20, 2022

Thursday October 20,2022, Samuel Branson Sutton Jr. made his solitary journey from this life into the spirit world. His family had the privilege of spending his last few days surrounding him with love.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Catherine (Ballard) Sutton, his parents, Samuel Branson Sutton Sr. and Dortha (O'Dell) Sutton and sister, Donna Donaldson.

He is...

Elizabeth Ilene Vickrey

Elizabeth Ilene Vickrey

Oct 19, 2022

Elizabeth Ilene Vickrey passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 78 at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by her children.

She was born in a small wood frame house in Jenks, Oklahoma on September 8, 1944, the fourth of five children to Lester and Marie Neafus. She grew up near her old birth home...

Stella L Lewis

Stella L Lewis

Oct 19, 2022

Stella Louise Lewis (née Thornburg)

Mrs. Stella Louise Lewis, 89, a long-time resident of Okmulgee, died Wednesday, October 19th, in Tulsa. She was born in Beggs, Oklahoma on April 7, 1933, the younger of two daughters, to Robert and Lucy (Messer) Thornburg.

As a child, Stella loved horses, animals and sports. While attending Beggs High School, she was a majorette...

Bayla Nell Burrus

Bayla Nell Burrus

Oct 15, 2022

Bayla Nell Burrus, gave up her fight with Alzheimer's Disease on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the age of 71 in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Bayla was born January 28, 1951, in Abilene, Texas to C.B. and Marian Nell Rushing. Bayla lived in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma for the early years of her life. She met Carl at Kiefer High School in...

Samuel Dean Deere

Samuel Dean Deere

Oct 15, 2022

Samuel Dean Deere was born January 20, 1950, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Isaac Deere and Selee Roberts Deere. Sam entered the spirit world on October 15, 2022 at the age of 72 years.

Sammy spent his younger years growing up in Okmulgee where he attended Montesoma Baptist Church. He was Baptized by Rev. Solomon Bullet.

After graduating high school in 1969, he...

Michael Joe Johnson

Michael Joe Johnson

Oct 10, 2022

Michael Joe Johnson passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the age of 35.

Michael was born on January 7, 1987, in Claremore, OK to his parents, Albert and Joyce (Hardridge) Johnson Jr. He grew up in Kellyville with family, enjoying what the outdoors had to offer. Although it took time to grow close with his siblings, they still...

Keith Eddy

Keith Eddy

Oct 10, 2022

Keith Eddy passed away on October 10th, 2022, from complications due to living

life to its fullest.  Keith was born on October 23, 1944, on the island of

Walney, off the west coast of England.  His father, Alfred George Eddy, was a

carpenter and his mother, Betty Eddy, was a homemaker.  He was a clever boy

who did well at school and excelled at...

Charles Monroe Murphy

Charles Monroe Murphy

Oct 9, 2022

Charles Monroe Murphy, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on October 9th, 2022 at the young age of 60. He is preceded in death by his father George Monroe and mother Veronda Faye Murphy.

Charles was born on October 1st 1962 in Tulsa. He loved his children and grandchildren more than anything. In addition to the love...

Albert Lee Laughlin

Albert Lee Laughlin

Oct 7, 2022

Albert Lee Laughlin, faithful servant of God, passed peacefully on October 7,

surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 20, 1938, in the middle of a massive

snowstorm in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Raymond and Laura Laughlin.

Albert is survived by his lovely bride of 59 years, Juanita Brown Laughlin of Shawnee,

OK; Children: Sheila Sala and Husband Mike of Shawnee, OK; Kelly...

David Michael Loftin

David Michael Loftin

Oct 6, 2022

David Michael Loftin passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the age of 59 years, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

David was born on July 1, 1963 in Geneva, Illinois to his parents, Jack and Delores (Lotz) Loftin.

While at Edison High School he participated in the marching band, during which he fell in love with music. After graduating from high school in...

Nicholas Harry Lucas

Nicholas Harry Lucas

Nov 6, 2022

Nicholas Harry Lucas passed away peacefully Sunday evening, November 6, 2022 at the age of 88 years in Tulsa, OK. Nick was born in Kansas City, KS on June 22, 1934 to Harry and Mildred Lucas, the first of three sons. After relocating to several cities while growing up, the family moved to Salina, KS where he graduated from high...

Jeffrey Warren Patton

Jeffrey Warren Patton

Nov 3, 2022

"He's Just So Kind......"

-Everyone

On November 3rd, 2022, Jeff Patton saw a long line of loved ones clapping him into heaven. Absolutely first in line were his dogs Yaz, Ruby, Lucy, and Emma who greeted him with wagging tails and sloppy wet kisses. Following them were his parents, Bud and Shirley, his long time friend Steve, his cousin Eddie, his...

Susan Kay Huff

Susan Kay Huff

Nov 2, 2022

Susan Kay Huff went home on November 2, 2022, at 5:01 AM, at the young age of 60. Susan resided in Okmulgee, Oklahoma with her loving family. While fighting Cancer, Susan got sick with Pneumonia, which took her life at Highland Park.

Susan Kay Huff began her journey on February 3, 1962, in Modesto, California. Susan's journey ended and she...

Joseph Eugene Higgins Iii

Joseph Eugene Higgins Iii

Nov 2, 2022

Joseph Higgins III of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away on Nov 2, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Stacey Kipp Pratt

Stacey Kipp Pratt

Nov 1, 2022

Stacey Kipp Pratt passed in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 62.

Born March 11, 1960, in Hominy, OK to Freda Lee Kipp, he carried the name Tzi-Zho Wah-Tdian-Keh which means "strength of the eagle". Stacey proudly worked as a carpenter and often mentioned his Lord and Savior Jesus worked in the same field.

Stacey enjoyed beading and making traditional fan...

Jaimie J Hamilton

Jaimie J Hamilton

Oct 30, 2022

Jaimie (Prichard) Hamilton went on to be with our Lord on October 30, 2022 at the age of 58. Jaimie, the daughter of Sammy and Patty Prichard, was born in Macomb, Illinois and moved to Edmond, Oklahoma during her childhood.

She attended Edmond Memorial High School and in 1988 she graduated from OSU-OKC with her nursing degree. She described her...

Charles Gregory Poulos

Charles Gregory Poulos

Oct 30, 2022

Charles Gregory Poulos of Kiefer, Oklahoma passed away peacefully October 30, 2022. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma August 30, 1946 to Charles and Helen Poulos. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 10:00am-1:00pm; funeral services will follow at 1:00pm both at Schaudt Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service, 1329 E. 151st St. Glenpool, Oklahoma 74033. Interment will be at Memorial...

John Wayne Gray

John Wayne Gray

Oct 29, 2022

John W. Gray, 80, of Tulsa, entered into God's kingdom on October 29th 2022.

John was born on August 8, 1942 in Oklahoma City, OK to loving parents Thelma and Johnnie Nathaniel. John grew up in Odessa, TX, graduating from Odessa High School in 1960 and then earning his Bachelor of Arts and MBA degrees from Central State University.

John...

Carl Eugene Hurst

Carl Eugene Hurst

Oct 24, 2022

Carl Hurst, a resident of Okmulgee, OK passed away at home on October 24, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1943 to James and Lena Mae Hurst in Okmulgee, OK.

He graduated high school from Morris, OK. On December 1, 1961, Carl married Barbara (West) Hurst in Okmulgee, OK. Carl worked as a Meat Market Manager for Warehouse Market...

Mary Sue Upton

Mary Sue Upton

Oct 21, 2022

Mary Sue Upton walked into the arms of Jesus on October 21, 2022 at 12:05 pm surrounded by her family. She joined her husband of 50 years, Charles W. Upton, in the presence of their Savior. She received a heavenly greeting from her parents, Homer and Emma Reid, multiple siblings, and her 3 precious babies that passed on prior to...

Samuel Sutton

Samuel Sutton

Oct 20, 2022

Thursday October 20,2022, Samuel Branson Sutton Jr. made his solitary journey from this life into the spirit world. His family had the privilege of spending his last few days surrounding him with love.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Catherine (Ballard) Sutton, his parents, Samuel Branson Sutton Sr. and Dortha (O'Dell) Sutton and sister, Donna Donaldson.

He is...

Elizabeth Ilene Vickrey

Elizabeth Ilene Vickrey

Oct 19, 2022

Elizabeth Ilene Vickrey passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 78 at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by her children.

She was born in a small wood frame house in Jenks, Oklahoma on September 8, 1944, the fourth of five children to Lester and Marie Neafus. She grew up near her old birth home...

Stella L Lewis

Stella L Lewis

Oct 19, 2022

Stella Louise Lewis (née Thornburg)

Mrs. Stella Louise Lewis, 89, a long-time resident of Okmulgee, died Wednesday, October 19th, in Tulsa. She was born in Beggs, Oklahoma on April 7, 1933, the younger of two daughters, to Robert and Lucy (Messer) Thornburg.

As a child, Stella loved horses, animals and sports. While attending Beggs High School, she was a majorette...

Bayla Nell Burrus

Bayla Nell Burrus

Oct 15, 2022

Bayla Nell Burrus, gave up her fight with Alzheimer's Disease on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the age of 71 in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Bayla was born January 28, 1951, in Abilene, Texas to C.B. and Marian Nell Rushing. Bayla lived in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma for the early years of her life. She met Carl at Kiefer High School in...

Samuel Dean Deere

Samuel Dean Deere

Oct 15, 2022

Samuel Dean Deere was born January 20, 1950, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Isaac Deere and Selee Roberts Deere. Sam entered the spirit world on October 15, 2022 at the age of 72 years.

Sammy spent his younger years growing up in Okmulgee where he attended Montesoma Baptist Church. He was Baptized by Rev. Solomon Bullet.

After graduating high school in 1969, he...

Michael Joe Johnson

Michael Joe Johnson

Oct 10, 2022

Michael Joe Johnson passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the age of 35.

Michael was born on January 7, 1987, in Claremore, OK to his parents, Albert and Joyce (Hardridge) Johnson Jr. He grew up in Kellyville with family, enjoying what the outdoors had to offer. Although it took time to grow close with his siblings, they still...

Keith Eddy

Keith Eddy

Oct 10, 2022

Keith Eddy passed away on October 10th, 2022, from complications due to living

life to its fullest.  Keith was born on October 23, 1944, on the island of

Walney, off the west coast of England.  His father, Alfred George Eddy, was a

carpenter and his mother, Betty Eddy, was a homemaker.  He was a clever boy

who did well at school and excelled at...

Charles Monroe Murphy

Charles Monroe Murphy

Oct 9, 2022

Charles Monroe Murphy, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on October 9th, 2022 at the young age of 60. He is preceded in death by his father George Monroe and mother Veronda Faye Murphy.

Charles was born on October 1st 1962 in Tulsa. He loved his children and grandchildren more than anything. In addition to the love...

Albert Lee Laughlin

Albert Lee Laughlin

Oct 7, 2022

Albert Lee Laughlin, faithful servant of God, passed peacefully on October 7,

surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 20, 1938, in the middle of a massive

snowstorm in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Raymond and Laura Laughlin.

Albert is survived by his lovely bride of 59 years, Juanita Brown Laughlin of Shawnee,

OK; Children: Sheila Sala and Husband Mike of Shawnee, OK; Kelly...

David Michael Loftin

David Michael Loftin

Oct 6, 2022

David Michael Loftin passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the age of 59 years, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

David was born on July 1, 1963 in Geneva, Illinois to his parents, Jack and Delores (Lotz) Loftin.

While at Edison High School he participated in the marching band, during which he fell in love with music. After graduating from high school in...