Obituaries

Dec 18, 2007

Funeral services for Edward Lee James of Cleveland, Oklahoma will be held Thursday, December 21, 2007 at 10:00 am in the Chapman-Black Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mickey Ellis officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Pawnee, Oklahoma under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home, Inc. Edward Lee was born July 24, 1939 in Huntington, Texas the son of...

Dec 14, 2007

Dec 12, 2007

Robert Gail Chaloupek, a resident of Jennings, Oklahoma was born April 30, 1951, in Fairview, Oklahoma, the son of Chester and Colette Carmen (Cox) Chaloupek. As a young man Bobby grew up and attended schools in Quay, Jennings and Oilton. Bobby graduated from Oilton in 1969. While in school Bobby was active in basketball and football. Shortly after high school...

Dec 11, 2007

B.L. Diehnel loving father, husband, committed civic campaigner, dedicated patriot and unwavering supporter of his country went to be with his Lord and Saviour Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Julia Williams, Charelcie Hambright, one brother Carroll Diehnel and granddaughter Stephanie Downey. Funeral services for Bob will be held...

Dec 8, 2007

William Ray Ratliff better known as ìBillyî was born April 9, 1937 in Fairfax, Oklahoma the son of Emmitt and Blanche (Foreman) Ratliff. As a young man Billy grew up in Fairfax where he completed his education. He then began working in the oil field and continued to work in the oil industry through out Oklahoma. In the early 1970ís...

Dec 8, 2007

Marie Garroutte, life long resident of Prue was born November 4, 1920 in Prue, Oklahoma the daughter of Hugh and Martha (Broam) Yarbrough. As a young girl Marie grew up and received her education in Prue where she later graduated. She was also a member of the Prue Womenís Home Demonstration Club while in school. On May 4, 1940, Marie...

Dec 7, 2007

Funeral services for Virginia Louise Bordenkircher, of Tulsa, Oklahoma will be Monday, 2:00 pm in the Chapman-Black Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Kornegay officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home, Inc. Virginia was born December 10, 1926, in Cleveland, Oklahoma the daughter of John Edward and Frankie Ann (Clines) Foulks. Virginia was...

Dec 5, 2007

Elsie Irene Dunlap was born December 13, 1911, in Catele, Oklahoma the daughter of James Walter and Ada Bell (Allen) Tharp. As a young girl Elsie grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she began her education. After the completion of her education, Elsie was united in marriage to Rufus James Dunlap at Yale, Oklahoma on April 15, 1925 where they...

Dec 4, 2007

Rita Hunter Hill Sykes was born July 18, 1935 in San Antonio, TX to Aaron Hunter and Marguerite Matin. She departed this life on December 4, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital. In 1940, she was adopted by Raymond J. Hill. Rita attended school at St. Louis Boarding School in Pawhuska, OK, Loretto Academy in St. Louis, MO. and Tucson High...

Nov 23, 2007

Arthur Lee Harlan, a resident of Hominy was born February 25, 1936 in Hominy, Oklahoma to the son of John David and Viola (Morgan) Harlan. Arthur was raised and received his education in Hominy where he graduated high school in 1954. After graduation Arthur began working in the oil field. He worked for several different companies and lastly for Lamamco...

Nov 13, 2007

Eliza Dean Gravitt, born August 6, 1939 in Coweta, Oklahoma the son of Roscoe Elzie Gravitt and Virginia Snelson Gravitt Cook. As a young man he grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from Will Rogers High School. He was united in marriage to Jackie Huston on August 6, 1956 in Arkansas. TO this union three children were born: Wesley,...

Nov 11, 2007

Ava Belle. Kizer, a resident of Jennings was born August 24, 1926 in Bernice, Oklahoma to Denver C. and Mary Ann (Hodge) Ballenger. As a young girl Ava moved with her parents from Bernice to Hallett at the age of 11. They later moved to Jennings, Oklahoma where she graduated from high school. On November 26, 1945, Ava was united...

Nov 10, 2007

Coeta Reve Robinson was born February 20, 1912 in Nowata, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Charles Clifford and Annie Catherine Coonrad. She moved with her family at an early age to the Jennings area where her father worked in the oilfields of northeastern Oklahoma and her mother ran cafÈ's in the area. She was raised in Jennings and attended...

Nov 8, 2007

Juanita Lorene "NeNe" Cole was born July 22, 1920 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of James Fred and Rosa Lee Garner. Juanita was raised and attended school in the Pawhuska area. She moved to Cleveland near the completion of her education, where she met Boyd G. Cole. The couple was married on March 9, 1939 in Cleveland and...

Nov 1, 2007

Funeral services for Linda Kay Northweather 68, of Cleveland will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary of the First Christian Church officiating will be Rev. David Head. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home, Inc Linda K. Northweather was born November 17, 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma the...

Nov 1, 2007

Funeral services for Linda Kay Northweather 68, of Cleveland will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary of the First Christian Church officiating will be Rev. David Head. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home, Inc Linda K. Northweather was born November 17, 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma the...

Oct 31, 2007

Descygne Mildred Miller was born on June 27, 1918, in Trousdale, OK, the second of six children of Willie and Emma Miller. Willie built houses and had a band that played for local dances. Emma was a housewife. Willie played a five string banjo and taught Descygne to play the violin. Occasionally, she would play the violin and sing with...

Oct 29, 2007

Ryan Lee Poag, was born March 29, 1972 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the son of Floyd Lee, Jr. and Karen Ann (Riley) Poag. As a young man Ryan grew up in Bethany, Oklahoma. He attended Putnam City West High School and graduated in 1990. While in high school Ryan was active in football as well as wrestling. He was honored...

Oct 29, 2007

Oct 29, 2007

Ryan Lee Poag, was born March 29, 1972 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The son of Floyd Lee, Jr. and Karen Ann (Riley) Poag. As a young man Ryan grew up in Bethany, Oklahoma. He attended Putnam City West High School and graduated in 1990. While in high school Ryan was active in football as well as wrestling. He was honored...