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...
Joey "Joe" Lynn Aldridge
Jun 29, 2020
Joey Lynn "Joe" Aldridge was born November 23, 1954 in Muskogee, OK to Joe and Juanita Bernice (Parker) Aldridge. He completed his education with a Bachelor's degree. He loved mechanic work throughout his life and liked rebuilding old cars. Joe was the owner of the Boat Doctor business in Wagoner, OK.
Joe departed this...
Paul Thomas Caskey Sr.
Jun 24, 2020
Paul Thomas Caskey Sr. was born August 28, 1924 in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma to Claude Carter Caskey and Goldie (Tittle) Caskey. Paul enlisted in the United States Marine Corps June 16, 1943 and served honorably during World War II, with service in the Asiatic Pacific Area, Solomon Island, Marianas Island and Volcano Islands. We are forever grateful for...
Billie Seals
Jun 15, 2020
Billie Jo Seals was born October 31, 1944 in Porter, OK to William "Bill" and Ruby Lucille (Weaver) Phillips. She attended Porter schools, later attending Virgil's Beauty College.
Billie married Marion Lee "M. L." Seals on May 6, 1961. They were lifelong Porter residents and even worked together at Porter Feed and Tire where...
Keith William Winn
Jun 12, 2020
Keith William Winn was born September 22, 1970 in Abilene, Texas to Gerard William and Deborah Irene (Rackley) Winn. He departed this life Friday, June 12, 2020 at his home in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 49 years.
Keith loved visiting daily with his friends and would call his dad every day to...
Peggy Joan Doyle
Jun 6, 2020
Peggy Joan Doyle was born February 19, 1948 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to W.H. "Bill" Curtis and Margaret Lucinda (Burrell) Curtis. She lived in the Oklahoma City area before moving to Wesley and Stringtown, OK. Her later years were spent in Wagoner and Muskogee, OK.
Peggy loved taking care of things. She raised yorkies and...
Mindy Rana Harrelson
Jun 4, 2020
Mindy Rana Harrelson was born May 11, 1979 in Wichita, Kansas. She departed this life Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Baptist Health in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 41 years.
Mindy was married to John Henry Harrelson. They made their home in Wagoner, OK until 2019 when they moved to Spiro, OK. Mindy loved arts...
Maxine Garvin
May 27, 2020
Maxine (Owens) Garvin was born December 11, 1928 at home in Scott County, near Waldron, Arkansas. She was the youngest of ten children born to George and Lily (Smith) Owens.
She graduated from Waldron High School in 1945. That summer she met the love of her life, Clyde M. Garvin. They were married that...
Luis Armando Borja Vazquez
May 26, 2020
Luis Armando Borja Vazquez was born October 26, 1943 in Irapuato, Mexico to Antonio and Delfina (Vazquez) Borja. Before retirement Luis was employed by Capital Investments in Tulsa, OK as an apartment building manager. He previously served as an interpreter at the Federal Building in Muskogee, OK.
On March 29, 1982 Luis married the...
Carol Newland
May 26, 2020
Carol Newland, age 88, of Newark, passed away at Altercare Assisted Living on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was born on March 25, 1932 in Wagoner, OK to the late Leonard Finn and Lydia (Boatright) Coyne.
A private funeral service will be held at Brucker Kishler Funeral Home and Carol will be laid to rest at Elmwood...
