Obituary Listing

Mar 20, 2024

Thelma June Spitler, who most knew as Sally, passed this life on March 20, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by family.  Sally was born on May 26, 1924 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Lenzie Reynolds and Florence Minnie (Exline) Reynolds.  She lived a full life for 99 years and lived life to the fullest.  If there were a theme...

Mar 15, 2024

Gustavo Macareno Quistian was born August 7, 1981 in San Luis, Mexico to Prudencio Macareno and Macaria (Quistian) Macareno. He moved to the United States while in his twenties. He lived in Wagoner, Fort Gibson and Muskogee before settling in Porter, OK. He was employed by McDonalds.

Gustavo enjoyed being outside with nature and loved to ride...

Mar 15, 2024

James Charles Reeves was born August 13, 1933, in Summerfield, Oklahoma, the youngest of children born to Charles Osie and Malinda Catherine (Earls) Reeves. Following high school graduation James served in the United States Air Force. He was a recipient of the Korean Service Medal, United National Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. During...

Mar 13, 2024

Billy Jack Hutchens was born September 30, 1936 to Effie Horn Hutchens and Odus Leo Hutchens. Billy had three sisters, Ellen and the twins, Ruth and Ruby, and one brother, Modrel, to help take care of Billy and spoil him.

Billy grew up on a farm east of Mazie, OK. He attended grade school in Mazie and...

Mar 3, 2024

Janet Andrea (Beck) Thornburg was born on October 3, 1957, to Bobby Jean Beck and Nola Ann (Smith) Beck, in Muskogee, OK.  She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister who will be missed by all who knew her.

Janet loved the outdoors; there were many outdoor activities that she enjoyed throughout her life.  Fishing was her...

Mar 1, 2024

Christopher Anthony Taylor was born April 26, 1983 in Muskogee, OK. Chris grew up in Fort Gibson and graduated from Fort Gibson High School. He studied welding at Indian Capital VoTech. Chris was employed at Unarco for a while, later changing to the food industry as a cook and general manager at Little Caesar's and Dominoes. His family recalls...

Mar 1, 2024

F D Combs was born September 8, 1931 in Reidsville, NC to Clyde Leonard and Nora Alice (Alley) Combs. Following school F D served his country in both the US Navy and US Marine Corps. He was a veteran of the Korean War.

He was an over the road truck driver for a number of years. F...

Feb 29, 2024

Judith Ann (Hornbuckle) Skeen was born March 30, 1943 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Dessie Mae (Ridenhour) and Ambus Hornbuckle. She passed in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 29, 2024.

Judi grew up in Wagoner and graduated from Wagoner High School in 1961. That is where she met and married her husband, Ronald W. Skeen, on April 14, 1961. That marriage was short...

Feb 27, 2024

Rebecca Ann "Becky" (Kendall) Thomas was born on November 4, 1952, in Tulsa, OK., to Carley Raymond Kendall and Mary Frances (Boston) Kendall.  She married the love of her life, Raymond "Chuck" Thomas on September 21, 1973, celebrating fifty years together.

Rebecca worked in many professional health settings as a Licensed Practical Nurse, helping people in their...

Feb 23, 2024

William Hulon Collins was born on January 28, 1936, to Hulon Collins and Catherine (McCravey) Collins in Amarillo, Texas.   He served his country proudly in different branches of the military the Air Force, Navy, and Air Force National Guard.  William married the love of his life, Judy Marie Parsons, on March 21, 1997.

William enjoyed life, and...

Feb 22, 2024

George Arvid Hoviin Jr. was born in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on April 1, 1958. He made his home in Muskogee, Oklahoma most of his life.

He was employed for a time in Muskogee as a machine operator. Later, when health problems dictated he quit working, George continued to live a fulfilling and happy life. He was...

Feb 16, 2024

Charles Leelan Jones was born September 13, 1938, in Haskell, OK to David A. Jones and Annie F. (Guthrie) Jones. The family moved from Haskell to Wagoner in 1948 and ran Jones Grocery on South Main Street in Wagoner for many years. After graduating from Wagoner High School, Charles began his service in the United States Air Force in 1957,...

Feb 14, 2024

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Louis Mills Bevan Jr. was born on April 18, 1933, to Louis Mill Bevan Sr. and Nora Dean (Birdwell) Bevan, in Hugo, OK. He enlisted in the US Army on September 1, 1955, proudly serving his country, before he married Leah Edwards on July 20, 1962.  She was the love of his life, married 61 years....

Feb 10, 2024

Diane Elizabeth (Pyles) Choate was born on December 4, 1956, to John Pyles and Carolyn (Kidd) Brower in Charleston, West Virginia.  Diane lived in different states throughout her life but made Broken Arrow, OK, her home.

Diane loved children and enjoyed brightening their young minds.  She was an educator for over forty years, instilling the advancement of...

Feb 8, 2024

James Harris was born July 6, 1943 to Albert and Birdie Harris in Yonkers, Oklahoma The youngest of ten children, James graduated from Wagoner HS in 1962. He met and married Dottie (Medlin) Harris January 1963, and they were married for over 61 years.

In 1963, they moved to Washington state. In 1965, they returned to Oklahoma...

Feb 7, 2024

Beverly Marie (Pingleton) Verne was born on May 08, 1951, to Horace Pingleton and Lelia Pearl (Echoles) Pingleton, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Beverly cherished the simple things in life, she enjoyed watching birds and ensuring that her feeders stayed full.  She liked completing jigsaw puzzles as well.  Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren.  ...

Feb 5, 2024

Diana Beth Shelton was born on September 26, 1965, in Claremore, OK to Richard Shelton and Joann (Leclair) Shelton.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend to many.  She made Wagoner, OK her home for much of her life.

Diana had a love for music, her choice of genre was classic rock, and enjoyed some...

Feb 3, 2024

Thomas E. Mohon of Porter, Oklahoma and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa died peacefully, February 3, 2024 in Muskogee, Ok at the age of 90 years with his loving wife, Lavada, by his side.

A memorial service celebrating Tom's life will be held at First Baptist Church, Porter, Oklahoma on Saturday, February 10 at 11 am.  In lieu...

Jan 30, 2024

Brenda Diane (Morgan) Lord was born on February 7, 1965, in Harrison, Arkansas to James Morgan and Pauline (Craig) Morgan.  She married the love of her life, David Lord, on March 9, 1980.  They were married for forty-three years.  Brenda made her home in Porter, Oklahoma.

Brenda enjoyed life to the fullest, especially the simple things.  She...

Jan 27, 2024

Ina Pearl (Brown) Jordan was born July 13, 1939 in Braggs, OK to Samuel Jahue Brown and Anna Elizabeth (Phelps) Brown. She began her hairdressing career at an early age. She cut hair on military bases in California and at Tinker Air Force Base. While living in Tulsa she worked in a number of salons, including her own shop....