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Lucille Smith
Jan 11, 2021
Lucille Smith was born August 7, 1939 at home in Clarkesville, near Porter, OK to Claude Eugene Smith Sr. and Verba Jane (McEntire) Smith. Her family relocated to Okay, OK where Lucille graduated from Okay High School. She continued to make Okay her home until her passing.
Lucille was a longtime member of the Okay Christian Fellowship....
Barbara Ann Ford
Jan 10, 2021
On August 14, 1945 a baby girl was born to Clarence Ford and Ophelia (Griffin) Ford. They named her Barbara Ann Ford. Barbara was a lifelong Wagoner resident. She attended Lincoln High School in Wagoner, OK. Before retirement she worked as a cook for several years.
Barbara accepted Christ at an early age and attended her home...
Shirley Ann Martinson
Jan 5, 2021
Shirley (Woodall) Martinson was born August 11, 1935 in Wagoner, OK to James Woodall and Mamie (Anderson) Woodall. She grew up in Wagoner and continued her education further, earning a Master's degree in Education which prepared her for her career as an educator in public schools.
Shirley enjoyed her family and friends and enjoyed shopping, supporting her...
Patsy Gale Carroll
Dec 29, 2020
Patsy Gale (Vanbrunt) Carroll was born on October 29, 1945 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Joe and Selma Vao (Austin) Vanbrunt. She married Richard Boyd Carroll on August 31, 1984 and they enjoyed many years together until his passing in July 2019. Â Before retirement, Patsy was the owner and operator of Kids Korner Day Care in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She...
Roy Lee Essary
Dec 28, 2020
Roy Lee Essary, 74, of Porter, OK, passed away on Monday, December 28 th , 2020 following a courageous battle against Lewy Body Dementia and COVID. Roy is now reunited in Heaven with the love of his life, his wife Nana who passed away on May 10, 2019 after 51 years of glorious marriage.
Born November 28,...
Deborah Kay (Asher) Beedle
Dec 27, 2020
Deborah Kay (Asher) Beedle departed this life Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Her friends and family will gather at Mallett Funeral Home for viewing Friday, January 8, 2020.
Thomas Joseph Gilbert Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Gilbert Jr was introduced into this life on April 8th, 1965 in Muskogee, OK to, Shirley Lois Choate-Gilbert and Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Gilbert Sr. Tommy lived the majority of his life in Wagoner OK, where most knew him as Little Tommy or Rabbit.
Throughout his life Tommy worked in various jobs. Several of his...
Beatrice Bean
Dec 13, 2020
Beatrice O. Bean was born August 25, 1927 in Akins, OK to James and Pearl Ann (Gardenhire) Duty. She married John Bean on May 16, 1955. They made their home in the Sand Springs area for many years before relocating to Wagoner, OK.
From 1947 until 1961 Beatrice was employed at the Commander Mills in Sand Springs,...
Harvey C. Briggs
Dec 3, 2020
Harvey C. Briggs was born June 7, 1930 in Cherokee County, Oklahoma to Andrew Jackson "Andy" and Effie Velma (Young) Briggs. Harvey served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He drove a jeep, and although Harvey did not think his service was as commendable as those who were in combat, others knew his service was...
Pearline Rhodes
Dec 2, 2020
Leola Pearline (Thornburg) Rhodes entered Heaven on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 while in the hospital in Tulsa, OK. She was one of eleven children, and a twin, born to Jack and Zelma Thornburg on June 27, 1932. She was 88 years old.
Pearline and Jim Rhodes were united in marriage January 4, 1949 and were married 64...
Kenneth Raymond Murphy
Nov 29, 2020
Graveside funeral services for Kenneth Raymond Murphy will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Elmwood Cemetery in Wagoner, OK. Officiating will be Mr. Curtis Butler.
Raymond was born February 20, 1945 in Wagoner, OK, one of sixteen children born to Joe Bennett Murphy and LuLiza (Copple) Murphy. Raymond had a special talent, in...
Jimmy Dewayne Ashlock
Nov 17, 2020
Jimmy Dewayne "Wayne" Ashlock was born January 20, 1957 in Tulsa, OK to C.J. "Marvin" Ashlock and Betty (Atkins) White. Wayne married the former Kathy Leigh Parker on March 18, 1976. They made their home in Skiatook, Oklahoma.
Wayne's occupation was a metal worker in a sheet metal shop. He enjoyed fishing as a...
Alison Marie Ferguson
Nov 17, 2020
Alison Marie (Riehl) Ferguson was born November 20, 1959, in Flushing, New York, to Theodore L. and Beverly G. (Schramm) Riehl Jr. She was a lifelong Oklahoma resident, attending East Central High School and spending much of her life in the Tulsa area. She and her husband, Michael D. Ferguson, made their home together in Wagoner for more than...
Danny Eugene Dorr
Nov 14, 2020
Danny Eugene Dorr was born January 22, 1955 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Albert Gene and Anna Lee (Lemley) Dorr. Danny served in the Oklahoma National Guard. He worked as a fence builder for many years.
Danny's favorite hobby was fishing. Family is all that really mattered to Danny. They will miss him dearly.
Danny departed...
Otto David Deacon
Nov 14, 2020
Otto David Deacon was born October 24, 1959 in Wagoner, OK to Charles Oran and Mae Lee (Sharmacher) Deacon. Following graduation from Wagoner High School Otto attended college. In his younger years Otto worked as an air traffic controller and for Flintco. His life's work was in construction, and everyone knew Otto was a talented and respected contractor...
Richard Alan Henson Jr.
Nov 13, 2020
Richard Alan Henson Jr. was born October 18, 1971 in Valdosta, Georgia. He made his home in Wagoner, OK. After dropping out of high school, Richard entered Tulsa Community College where he earned his high school diploma. Following graduation from TCC Richard attended Northeastern State University and earned a Bachelor in Elementary Education degree. He was currently teaching...
Alan Leroy Robertson
Nov 11, 2020
Alan Leroy Robertson, 78, of Wagoner, OK, departed this life Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK.
A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, OK. Alan will be buried with his wife, Ann L. (McKey) Robertson.
Military Honors...
John Franklin Seratt
Nov 7, 2020
The graveside service for John Franklin Seratt, 88, of Wagoner, OK, will be at 1 pm Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Hulbert Community (IOOF) Cemetery in Hulbert, OK. Officiating will be Pastor Roy Shoop.
John Franklin Seratt was born on February 8, 1932 to Henry V Seratt and Ina I Hughes Seratt at the McBride Community...
Cassandra Kay Mcdonald
Nov 5, 2020
Cassandra Kay McDonald was born February 5, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Charles and Oca (Forrester) McDonald. Cassandra was known by her family to have a kind heart and one who was always friendly to others. She enjoyed music by Elvis Presley and liked to do crafts, especially scrapbooking, and enjoyed games, bingo being her favorite.
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Lois Lanell Vanbrunt
Nov 4, 2020
Lois Lanell (Speck) VanBrunt was born April 3, 1947 in Wagoner, OK to Cloman and Juanita (LaChance) Speck. She attended Wagoner schools and later completed licensed practical nursing training at the Indian Capitol VoTech. Lois married Eldon Lee VanBrunt on January 27, 1964, and they were married for nearly 57 years, making their home in Wagoner to work and...
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