Gregory Leon Blaylock
Sep 3, 2020
Gregory Leon Blaylock was born May 9, 1966, in Weatherford, OK to Edward Leon and Carol Linda (Adams) Blaylock. His family moved to Wagoner, Ok when Greg was young, and he graduated from Wagoner High School in 1984. He later earned a Bachelor's degree at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK.
Greg married the former Tammy Dawn...
Bertha Lee Ashwood
Sep 1, 2020
Bertha Lee Ashwood was born November 15, 1929 to Robert Edward Smith and Rocky Mae Golden Bess (Walker) Smith. She grew up in Yonkers, OK and made Wagoner her home most of her life.
Bertha was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her family share the memory of what a great baker she was, even in her later...
Bill Posey
Aug 29, 2020
The world lost a great man on Saturday, August 29 th as Bill Posey took his final breath after complications with COVID-19. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wanda; his daughter, Donnette Craft and husband, Hank; his daughter, Kim Hodges; his brother, Ward and wife, Dorothy; his sister, Marianne and husband, Doyle, as well as...
Vernon Goodman
Aug 28, 2020
Albert Vernon Goodman was born July 2, 1925 in Checotah, Oklahoma to James Burton and Anna Jane (James) Goodman. He entered the U. S. Army in September 1943 and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in December 1945. Vernon served his country in numerous campaigns and battles overseas, including Luzon, Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea and Southern Philippines. His...
Gayle Lynn Gaither
Aug 27, 2020
Gayle Lynn Gaither was born March 19, 1946 in Wagoner, Oklahoma, one of five children born to Hubert Arnold Johnson and Bernice (Daniels) Johnson. She graduated from Porter High School.
Gayle was married to Arthur Thomas Gaither. They were blessed with two sons, Marc Gaither and Matthew Gaither.
Gayle and Arthur were well known in...
Kathron Bernice Cole
Aug 23, 2020
Kathron Bernice Cole was born April 13, 1939 in Coweta, OK to Charles Albert and Susie Mabel (Vaughn) Whittingham. She made her home in Coweta, Porter, Clarksville and Stilwell before settling in Wagoner, OK.
Kathron was a homemaker most of her life, and she loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. In her...
Jesse Vernon Harris
Aug 22, 2020
Jesse Vernon Harris was born September 16, 1925 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Jesse Clarence Harris and Alma (Rainey) Harris. He grew up in the Ray Community in Cherokee County before Fort Gibson Lake was formed. Until his death he had the honor of being the eldest of three surviving students from the old Ray School.
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Billy Dale Cecil
Aug 21, 2020
Billy Dale Cecil was born October 18, 1947 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Everett Calvin and Ardeth Mae (Talley) Cecil. He served in the United States Army from January, 1966 thru September, 1967. He was honored to be a part of the Freedom Flight for veterans a few years ago.
Billy's first career was as a meat cutter,...
Scott Ragsdale
Aug 11, 2020
David Scott Ragsdale, a resident of Whitehorn Cove near Wagoner, OK, departed this life Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the age of 68 years.
Scott was born April 28, 1952 in Great Bend, Kansas to William Henry and Beverly Johann (Blake) Ragsdale.
Before retirement Scott was an auto body repairman at Owasso Collision. In his...
Effie Mae Grayson
Aug 11, 2020
On April 13, 1945 in Murphy, Oklahoma, a beautiful baby girl entered this world. Her name was Effie Mae Reece. Her parents were Arthur and Alberta (Tarver) Bruton. Effie Mae attended Lincoln School in Wagoner, Oklahoma. She married Byrd Daniel Grayson and continued to make Wagoner her lifelong home. She was a member of First Baptist Church and also...
Billy Joe Harris
Aug 10, 2020
Billy Joe Harris was born March 15, 1965 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Leonard Dewayne and Patsy Pauline Annie (Scroggins) Harris. Billy was a longtime Wagoner resident. He truly liked to work. He was a cement finisher. Earlier he worked for a time in a law firm. In his spare time Billy watched television and enjoyed taking walks. He also...
James Woodrow Snipes
Aug 8, 2020
Mr. James Woodrow Snipes of Wagoner, Oklahoma, departed this life Saturday, August 8, 2020.
Following cremation the family will gather privately to celebrate his life.
Reverend Carl Murphy
Aug 7, 2020
Reverend Carl Franklin Murphy, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Wagoner at the age of 92, and went directly to his eternal home.
He was born on September 6, 1927 in Grove, Oklahoma to his parents Charlie and Issie (Boyd) Murphy.
He attended and graduated high school...
Sharon Gayle Marsey
Aug 6, 2020
Sharon Gayle (Byrd) Marsey was born July 10, 1948 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Robert and Zelma (Steelmon) Byrd. Sharon earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and began her teaching career August, 1978 at Haskell Public Schools were she taught kindergarten, later becoming a reading specialist. She completed her Master's degree in Special Education, which was the focus...
Carol Sue Cruse
Aug 3, 2020
Carol Sue Cruse was born January 14, 1939 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to, Leon and Nora (Boyd) Shockley. When Carol was three years old her family moved to a farm in Coweta, OK where Carol grew up. She first attended Muddy Flats School, then transferred to and graduated from Coweta High School. Carol later studied Keypunch at Draughn's Business College...
Deborah Jane Cavin
Jul 28, 2020
Deborah Jane Cavin was born February 25, 1953 in Tulsa, OK to Orville Smith and Reba (Thompson) Slavens. She married Danny Gene Cavin, who preceded her in death January 2, 2020. Through the years Deborah enjoyed her role as homemaker. She loved gardening and liked sewing and crochet.
Deborah departed this life Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020...
Brian Keith Harris
Jul 27, 2020
Brian Keith Harris was born July 13, 1965 in Muskogee, OK to Gerald Edward Harris and Linda Kay (Crabtree) Harris. He graduated from Wagoner High School and chose welding as a career. Brian travelled to various jobs in earlier years, but most recently was employed at Advantage Terefab in Muskogee, OK. He was a member of the Ironworkers Union....
Ruth Florence Horton
Jul 20, 2020
Ruth Florence Horton passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 96 years.
She was born June 22, 1924 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Odus Leo and Effie Cynthia (Horn) Hutchens.
Ruth grew up in Mazie, Oklahoma where she and her twin...
Richard "Dick" Lloyd Tracy
Jul 19, 2020
Richard "Dick" Lloyd Tracy was born on September 18, 1948 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Lucile (Gaylord) and Gene Albert Tracy. Dick served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, serving two tours. He married Loretta Faye Tracy on December 28, 1995 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dick was a materials handler for a sewing company. He loved to...
Maxine Civilla Jernigan
Jul 18, 2020
Maxine Civilla Jernigan passed away July 18, 2020 in Claremore, Oklahoma at the age of eighty-nine years.  She was born January 27, 1931 in Checotah, Oklahoma to Loran Emett and Mae (Smallwood) McElroy.
She married Walter Lee Jernigan on February 2, 1946, in Eufaula, Oklahoma.  Maxine had worked as a real estate agent in...
