Obituaries

Sep 2, 2008

Carol Taylor, 65, lifelong resident of Hominy, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at her home with her family by her side. Carol Estilene was born March 18, 1943 in Hominy, Oklahoma the daughter of William Marlar and Mamie Louise (Alexander) Garrison. Carol grew up and attended school in Hominy where she completed her education. On June 12, 1962,...

Sep 1, 2008

Linda Cheryl Travis was born March 6, 1948 in Hominy, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Vonita Louise (Allen) and Lenard H. Fox. Linda was raised in Cleveland and attended Cleveland school, graduating from Cleveland High School in 1966. After completion of her education, Linda was married to Richard Lynn Travis on April 21, 1967 in Lawton, Oklahoma as Richard...

Aug 31, 2008

Oscar Black, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008 at age the age of 92 in the Cleveland Manor Nursing Home. Oscar was born September 27, 1915 in Chugwater, Wyoming the son of Walter and Jessie (Forbes) Black. At the age of three Oscar moved with his family from Chugwater to Minco, Oklahoma. In 1928, they moved to Greeley, Colorado where...

Aug 28, 2008

Former Chairman of the Board and owner of the First Bank of Cleveland, Tom R. Lunsford passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Claremore at the age of 86 years. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Cleveland with Rev. Connie Taylor officiating....

Aug 20, 2008

Aug 20, 2008

Goldie Marie Alexander of Jennings, Oklahoma, age 92, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at the St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Goldie was born on October 12, 1915, in Missouri the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Longgrear. Mr. Longgrear, originally from London, England moved to America where he and Goldie's mother finally settled on a...

Aug 19, 2008

Memorial services for Russell Wayne Perry will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, August 23, 2008 in the Chapman-Black Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Head officiating. Friends may share a memory with the family online at www.chapman-black.com. Russell was born March 19, 1940 in Eunice, New Mexico the son of Lee Haskell and Ruth Ester (Rains) Perry. As a young...

Aug 17, 2008

Wilma Ruth Shipman was born October 30, 1915, the daughter of William and Mattie Lee (Lloyd) Watts. As a young girl Wilma moved with her parents to Osage where she was raised and received her education. Soon after graduation Wilma was united in marriage to John Dowell Shipman on December 15, 1934, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. They established their initial home...

Aug 12, 2008

Gordon Milo Upshaw, also known to his family and old friends as Jelly, was born on August 19, 1933 in Carney, Oklahoma. He was one of two sons of Arnold Lee and Netty Ione (Robertson) Upshaw. The Upshaw family moved frequently during the next several years, residing in Shawnee, Seminole and Tulsa before finally moving to Cleveland in 1946. Although...

Aug 12, 2008

Charles Jacob ìJakeî Vaughn was born March 24, 1989 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the son of Charles Willis Vaughn, Jr. and Angie (Falkner) Vaughn. Jake was raised and attended school in Cleveland. From his early childhood, Jake was involved with beautiful baby competitions, winning numerous events. This involvement led to his actually working for the Linda Laymen Modeling Agency...

Aug 12, 2008

Frank Oran Metzger, Jr. life long resident of Hominy, Oklahoma went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the age of 55. Frank was born June 1, 1953 the son of Frank O., Sr. and Bobbie Jean (Tinsley) Metzger. Frank grew up and began his education in Hominy where he later graduated high school...

Aug 12, 2008

Lavina June Eikenbary Boyd was born on June 18, 1932 in Maramec, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Grover and Edna (Allen) Eikenbary. Lavina was raised in Maramec, Quay and Yale areas; graduating from Yale High School in 1952. Shortly after graduation from high school, Lavina was married to Elton Boyd in Mulvane, Kansas. The couple made their inital home...

Aug 11, 2008

Phillip Riley Morrison, of Hominy, Oklahoma, died Monday, August 11, 2008 as a result of injuries received after falling from a drilling rig in rural Osage County, at the age of 26. Phillip was born November 6, 1981, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was the son of Phillip and Judith (Albright) Morrison. Phillip began his education in Pawhuska and then moved...

Jul 31, 2008

Ann Lorett was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on June 26, 1947; the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Delores (Reeder) Behrens. She moved with her family from Ripley to Yale at an early age where she attended school and received her education. Ann was married to Jerry Lorett on December 24, 1963 in Yale, Oklahoma. The couple made their initial home...

Jul 30, 2008

Graveside services for Katherine Mary Nightengale of Terlton, Oklahoma will be held Monday, Aug 4, 2008, 10:00 am in the Robbins Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas with Rev. Harrell Jones officiating. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made in memory of Katie to the Green Country Volunteer Fire Department: P.O. Box 112; 546 W. Imperial Blvd; Sand Springs, Oklahoma...

Jul 23, 2008

Funeral services for Ruth Maredith Kathern Cook will be held 2:00 pm Friday, July 25, 2008 in the Sanctuary of the Church of Christ with Brother Willard Paff officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to in memory of Ruth to the following organizations: Neuro-Science Research Foundation 1705 East 19th Street, Suite 408, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 or to Alzheimer Center in...

Jul 19, 2008

Irene Era Pigg was currently residing in Dierks, Arkansas when she passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at age 84 died. Irene was born June 28, 1924 in Battiest, Oklahoma to John and Roxie (Wilcox) Lott. As a young girl Irene grew up and received her education in McCurtain County. After the completion of her education Irene was united...

Jul 17, 2008

Evelyn Blaine Wineinger passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 91 years old. Evelyn was born January 29, 1918 in Cleveland, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Clarence Blaine and Astrid (Olsen) Jones.'  As a young girl Evelyn grew up and began attending school in Cleveland and later graduated from Cleveland High School.' ...

Jul 14, 2008

Elizabeth "Betty" Lynn Wilkerson passed away July 14 at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. at the age of 65 years. She was born March 29, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of C. C. "Mac" and Geneva D. (Fuzzell) McCutchen. She was raised and attended schools in Norman, Okla., Bartlesville, Okla., Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla. where she graduated...

Jul 13, 2008

Services for Edith Marie Hall will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at the Woodland Cemetery Chapel in Cleveland, Oklahoma with Dr. Larry Wilson officiating. Friends may share a memory with the family from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm at the funeral home or online at www.chapman-black.com. Burial in the Woodland Cemetery are under the direction of Chapman-Black...