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BRISTOW -- Wayne E. Earnhardt, 78, retired from the Postal Service, formerly of Bristow, died Wednesday. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday, Schumacher Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church.
BRISTOW -- William Earnhardt, 81, independent oil producer, died Sunday. Service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church. Hutchins-Maples.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, July 26, 2005
EARNHARDT, William -- William Robert Earnhardt, 81, died Sunday, July 24, 2005 at Rainbow Health Care Center. He was born June 21, 1924 in Alburquerque, N.M.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Bristow with the Rev. Craig Long officiating.
Interment will follow at Bristow City Cemetery. Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
EAST -- Charles Thomas "Tommy", 63, a native of Tulsa, passed away Friday, January 28, 2005. Born July 11, 1941 to Charles T. and Myrtle Vivian (Stout) East. A graduate of Mannford High School in 1960. Tommy served his country during the Vietnam War Era with the U.S. Air Force. Was a member of the American Legion and the Disabled Army Veterans. Preceded in death by his father and 2 sisters. Survivors include his mother, Myrtle V. East; son, Kenneth W. East; sister, Mary F. Doussett. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel with interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel 585-1151.
SAPULPA -- Tonya Eastburn, 32, homemaker, died Wednesday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday, Praise Fellowship. AdamsCrest Cremation, Tulsa.
Death Notice:
EASTEP, Bessie Pearl - Graveside services will be today at Woodman Cemetery in Lehigh.
Smith Funeral Home of Sapulpa is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Eastep, 85, died Sunday, January 12, 2003, in San Bernadino, Calif.
SAPULPA -- Nancy Easterling, 78, homemaker, died Tuesday. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, March 24, 2005
EASTERLING -- Nancy Carolyn (Zachary), was born September 19, 1926 in Wagoner, OK, the oldest child of Cliff and Alma Zachary. She attended Wagoner High School, graduating in 1944. While there, she met her future husband, Ellis J. Easterling, and they were married June 29, 1946 in Claremore. She began her homemaking career in Wagoner with the birth of her first child and Ellis working for the Veterans Administration. In 1950, when Ellis was called back to active military service in Korea, Nancy worked as a local telephone operator . . . somehow she always knew what was going on in Wagoner. After Ellis' return in 1955 they moved to Muskogee where they began their automobile profession and Nancy returned to her homemaking duties. In 1960, another dealership brought them to Sapulpa, where Nancy would raise her 3 children. Through several auto agencies and other business opportunities, Nancy was a constant and firm supporter of her husband's endeavors. For 40 years, she attended First Christian Church in Sapulpa. Her lifetime was devoted to being a loving and giving wife, mother and grandmother. The greatest joy of her life were her grandchildren, several of which were raised in her same neighborhood. She catered to each grandchild and was famous for her swimming pool, short-order meals, grilled-cheese sandwiches and cookies. Needless to say, she was adored by the kids and they all spent this last Spring break visiting their "Nana." Nancy always maintained a quick wit, a cute story and always had an opinion on any topic. Keeping a sharp eye on local politics was her specialty. Nancy is preceded in death by: her parents and sister, Jane Damet. She is survived by: her husband of 58 years, Ellis J. Easterling; and their 3 children, Carol Barrett and husband, Jim of Shelbyville, KY, Gale Gish and husband, Mark of Tahlequah, and Steve Easterling and wife, Melissa of Tulsa She is also survived by: her 5 loving grandchildren, Brooke, Barrett, Anna and Thomas Gish and Libby and Catherine Easterling. Our family and a host of friends will always miss her. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 24 at the Smith Funeral Chapel in Sapulpa. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore. Smith Funeral Home in Sapulpa is in charge of arrangements. 224-1313.
BRISTOW -- Richard James Herbert "Rick" Eaton, 51, died Saturday. Private family services. Hutchins-Maples.
MANNFORD -- Faye Ann Eckles, 84, homemaker, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Green Hill, Sapulpa.
BRISTOW -- William Edington, 82, self-employed, died Saturday. Services pending. Adams-Crest Cremation, Tulsa.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, November 4, 2003
BRISTOW -- William Eddington, 82, self-employed, died Saturday. Private family service. AdamsCrest Cremation Center, Tulsa.
MARY ELIZABETH EDEN
Mary Elizabeth Eden, 79, of Euless, Texas, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Fort Worth Texas.
She was born Sept. 6, 1922 in Sapulpa to George Elmer and Monnie Lusk Merkley. She was married to Dale Eden on March 24, 1940.
She was a Sapulpa High School graduate and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Euless.
Mrs. Eden was raised in Depew, then came to Sapulpa where she spent 30 years before moving to Euless in 1960.
Survivors are her husband, Dale; son Mike Eden of San Antonio, Texas; a daughter, Judy James of Sapulpa; grandchildren, Jennifer James, Joyce Myers, Maggie Eden and Jeff Eden; great-granddaughter, Morgan Elizabeth Myers; and a sister, Margaret Apgar of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eden are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Asher officiating. Interment will follow in South Heights Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
KELLYVILLE -- Claudette A. Edmoston, 67, homemaker, died Tuesday. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church. Smith, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, February 26, 2004
CLAUDETTE A. EDMISTON
Claudette A. Edmiston, 67, of Kellyville, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at the St. John Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 4, 1936 in Tulsa and had lived in Kellyville most all of her life. She was married to Robert Edmiston on Sept. 11, 1959 in Tulsa. She was a homemaker and a member of the Kellyville First Methodist Church.
She was an avid bird watcher and a defender of wildlife.
Survivors are her husband, Robert, of the home in Kellyville; son Robert C. Edmiston II and wife, Badia, of Kellyville; daughter Evilin A. Martin and husband, Doug, of Fort Gibson; grandchildren Yahia Edmiston, Noure Edmiston, Lauren Martin and Dalton Martin; cousin James Keeter, of Sapulpa; and special friend Paulette Richardson, of Kellyville.
Funeral services have been set for 10:30 a.m. today, Feb. 26, 2004 in the Kellyville First Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Hanna officiating. Interment will follow in the Kellyville Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Casketbearers will be J.D. Goodman, Jimmy Davidson, Sam Nelson, Robert Lucas, George Weins, and Frankie Brumley.
Honorary bearer will be James E. Keeter.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Kellyville First Methodist Church.
SAPULPA -- Shilo Marie Elizabeth Edmonson, infant daughter of Deborah and Brian Edmonson, died Tuesday. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
SAPULPA -- Karen E. Edwards, 68, Drug Warehouse pharmacy technician, died Tuesday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Southside Christian Church. Smith.
SAPULPA -- Michael Edwards, 54, laborer, died Thursday. Service was held Tuesday. New Dyer, Tulsa.
MANNFORD -- Jack "Catfish" Edwards, 81, retired city and county inspector, died Thursday. No services planned. Moore's Memory, Tulsa.
(See also: Jacques Neff Edwards)
MANNFORD -- Jacques Neff Edwards, 81, city and county inspector, died Thursday. Services pending. Moore's Memory, Tulsa.
(See also: Jack "Catfish" Edwards)
SAPULPA -- Orbie Lee Eldridge, 84, retired carpet layer, died Tuesday. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Death Notices
ELDRIDGE, Orbie -- Orbie Lee Eldridge, of Sapulpa, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005 at the age of 84. He was born Feb. 3, 1920. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the South Heights Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, January 6, 2005
Orbie Lee Eldridge
Orbie Lee Eldridge, of Sapulpa, died Jan. 4, 2005 at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home at the age of 84. Orbie was born Feb. 3, 1920 in Tuttle and had lived in Sapulpa most all of his life.
He married Helen Curdis on July 27, 1940 in Okmulgee. He was a well known carpet layer and had worked for Rule Furniture and retired from Tyler Furniture.
Orbie was a member of the Church Of The Nazarene. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors are his wife, Helen, of the home; son Bobby Eldridge and daughter-in-law Evelyn, of Sapulpa; grandchildren Yvonne and husband Jarrell Prentice and David and wife Nannette Eldridge; great-grandchildren Brittany Kitchen, Chrissy Harbin, Chase Eldridge, Ashton Eldridge, Jacob Prentice, Joel Prentice, and Hannah Prentice.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Henry and Nora Bell Basinger Eldridge, three sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services for Orbie will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Bowles officiating. Interment will be in South Heights Cemetery.
Serving as casket bearers will be Mike Tyler, Denny Tyler, Patrick Johnson, Gary Matthias, Garland Barbee and Bill VanDelinder. Honorary bearers will be Jack Whittenton, Dr. John Mose and Harry Crum.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Death Notices:
ELKINS, Roy D. - Funeral services will be on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at the First Baptist Church in Coalgate.
Mr. Elkins, 80, died Saturday, May 11, 2002.
He was the father of Sharon and Bill Armstrong of Sapulpa.
Phynes Ray Elliott
Phynes Ray Elliott, born Feb. 2, 1935 in Lenna to William Robert and Annie Knight Elliott, passed from this life on June 11, 2002 at his home in Kiefer where he had lived for 31 years.
Mr. Elliott was retired from the John Zink Company in 1985 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He married Lillie Lock on September 11, 1953.
He was a wonderful husband and father. Coming from a large family, he always had enough love to go around, so all of them were special. He will be missed by each and everyone of his family, but he is in a better place and someday his family will see him again.
He enjoyed quilting, woodworking, fishing and most of all his card games with family.
He was preceded in death by his son Gary, his brother William Elliott and his parents.
He is survived by his wife Lillie of the home, sons William Elliott and his wife Gwen of Mounds and David Elliott and his wife Dian of Kiefer, daughters Janet Pierce of Kiefer, Joy Lawson and her husband Mike of Sapulpa, Carla Elliott and her partner Ray Haught of Mounds, grandsons Glen Bryant and wife Teri of Mounds, William Bryant and his wife Nicole of Talara, Calif., Justin Elliott of Kiefer, Thomas and Richard Pierce of Kiefer, David Elliott of Kiefer, Michael and Samuel Lawson of Sapulpa, James Haught of Mounds, granddaughters Mary Reed and husband Tim of Mounds, Andrea Hardin of Kiefer, Amanda Pierce of Kiefer and Stephanie Haught of Mounds.
Also, great-grandchildren Tania, T.J., Cheyenne, Brooke, Caleb, Brison, Dilhon, Cody and Alexis, brothers Allen Elliott and wife Faye of Harrah and Lester Gifford and wife Barbara of Henryetta, sisters Cora Bryan of Henryetta, Wanda Elliott of Oklahoma City, Freda Baker and husband Lamar of Manhattan Beach, Calif., Jan Berryhill and husband Penny of Henryetta, Sherry Revira and husband Frank of Henryetta, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2002 at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Lenna.
The family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
SAPULPA -- Betty Lou Ellis, 61, homemaker, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Church of the First Born. Green Hill.
SAPULPA -- Harvey Calvin Ellis, 92, retired from Liberty Glass, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Church of the Firstborn. Smith.
ELLIS -- Paul Dale, 84, died February 10, 2005. Born January 23, 1921 in Sapulpa, OK, graduated from Oklahoma City Central High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, November, 1939. As a United States Marine assigned to the battleship, USS West Virginia, although being wounded, he survived the infamous December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, HI. While serving in the South Pacific he participated in the landings on Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Eniwetok Atoll and Guam. Severely wounded during the initial landing for the liberation of Guam, he was evacuated to San Diego Naval Hospital. After recuperating he was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1944. He returned to Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater, graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed locally at National Tank Company, Nelson Electric and for many years on the Engineering staff at Douglas Aircraft and McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company, retiring there in 1985. He was a life member in both the National and Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers. As an avid private pilot, he was a longtime member of the Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club and a member of the Last Man's Club, survivors of Pearl Harbor. As an active member of his church, he was a volunteer in the Meals on Wheels program and was a regular blood donor for the American Red Cross. Paul is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Mary Aldwina (Winnie) Ellis of the home; daughters, Sharon and Vincent Witt, Susan and Dudley Parker, Chris and Greg Schonberner; sons, Greg Ellis and Steve and Tracey Ellis; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be said Monday at 6 p.m. at Moore's Rosewood Chapel and service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Madalene. Moore's Rosewood, 744-1202.
ROBERT "BOBBY" GARY ELLIS
Robert "Bobby" Gary Ellis, 61, of Sapulpa, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004, in Tulsa.
He was born in Sapulpa on Sept. 6, 1942 to Jolius Niles and Mildred Crow. He was self employed as a painter and sand blaster. He was married to Sue Rogers in Sapulpa in 1962. He was a member and deacon at the North Heights Free Will Baptist Church in Sapulpa. He was an avid musician.
Survivors are his wife, Sue, of the home; son Rick and wife Donna Ellis, of Sapulpa, and daughter Tammy and husband Jeff Miccer, of Sand Springs; sisters Marie Hancock, of Tulsa, and Kathryn Hurt, of Tulsa; four grandchildren: Daniel and Austin Ellis and Logan and Ashleigh Miller.
Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004 at North Heights Free Will Baptist Church in Sapulpa with the Rev. Ronny Hardage and the Rev. R.L. Parnell officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.
Owen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
SAPULPA -- Shirley Ann Ellis, 70, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Faith Baptist Church. Smith.
DRUMRIGHT -- Zelma Elsheimer, 81, homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Euchee Valley Memorial Park. Smith.
BRISTOW -- Joseph Emerson, 81, tank instructor, died Tuesday. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home Chapel.
DRUMRIGHT -- Karen Emerson, 33, homemaker, died Saturday. Memorial service 10 a.m. Thursday, First Church of God, Cushing. Smith.
SAPULPA -- Earl L. Emery, 88, retired from the University of Texas, died Wednesday. Visitation 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home; no local service planned.
OILTON -- Elmer E. "Bud" Endicott, 96, McBride Oil Co. oilfield pumper, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Davis Funeral Home Chapel, Cushing.
SAPULPA -- Shirley Jean (Nave) (Melton) Endicott, 64, restaurant owner, died Saturday. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, House of Worship. Lunginbuel, Langley.
SAPULPA -- Judy Ann Endsley, 65, died Friday. Services pending. Green Hill.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Sunday, October 9, 2005
Judy Ann Thomas Endsley
Judy Ann Thomas Endsley, 65, of Sapulpa, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, of cancer.
Judy owned and operated Parisian Dry Cleaners. She was a lifetime oil painter.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Vern; and her parents Willie and Beula Thomas.
She is survived by her children Larry Carson, of Sapulpa, Renee Partridge, of Sapulpa, Bill Carson, of Dallas, Texas, Jim Carson of Menifee, Calif.; and four grandchildren Brandon, Taylor, Chad and Sean.
Services are pending.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, October 11, 2005
SAPULPA -- Judy Ann Endsley, 65, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Judy Ann Thomas Endsley
Judy Ann Thomas Endsley, 65, of Sapulpa, passed away Friday Oct. 7, 2005 of Cancer.
Judy owned and operated Parisian Dry Cleaners, and she was a very big OU fan. Judy treated and had a place in her home for many of her children's friends, several still call her "Mom" as if she was their real mom. She was always there for her friends, night or day. Judy cared more for the people around her than she did herself. She loved to paint and draw, her favorite was landscape and at one time she was a member of the Sapulpa Art Guild.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Vern; and her parents Willie and Beula Thomas.
She is survived by her children Larry Carson, of Sapulpa; Renee Partridge of Sapulpa; Bill Carson, of Menifee, Calif.; and four grandchildren, Brandon, Taylor, Chad and Sean.
Judy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005 at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Green Hill Memorial Gardens.
The family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
SAPULPA -- W. Lavone Goettel Enfield, 79, died Friday. Service 3 p.m. Sunday, Fifth Street Community of Christ, Tulsa. Green Hill.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, July 10, 2004
ENFIELD -- W. Lavone (Goettel), was born December 8, 1914 in Pittsburg, KS and departed this earth Friday, July 9, 2004, to join her husband and many other loved ones who preceded her. He was the love of her life; they were married over 63 years. Lavone was a very loving and caring lady all her life. She especially loved children and was a teacher for most of her life. Bennett and Lavone lived and worked in El Reno, OK for over 40 years where they made many life-long friends, till they moved to Sapulpa in 1980 to live near their children and grandchildren. They became very active in that community and made many more new friends. She was blessed with the most positive attitude, which she always conveyed to those around her. Young and older loved to be around her as she encouraged each one to strive for higher goals in life. This unconditional love and acceptance of people and her servitude is the most wonderful legacy she has left for her family and loved ones. She was a lifetime member of the Community of Christ and loved and served her Lord to the best of her abilities. Survivors include children, Nita and Dave Harder, Kay and Keith Johnson; grandchildren, Keith and Debbie Harder, Travis and Julie Harder and Melissa Wilson; great-grandchildren (whom she absolutely adored), Taylor, Austin and Hayley Wilson, Cameron, Hannah, Lacey, Logan and Lavina Harder; niece, Doralea Bergvist of St. Louis, MO; and many other friends and family. A Special thank you and much love are sent to her family at The Arbors Assisted Living Center where she lived for four years. Sue Looney and her staff loved and adored our mother and it was returned by Mom. Grace Hospice was there for every need and support for Mom and for our family. Words cannot express our love and thankfulness. Forest Hills staff were so warm and supportive in her last days and we send you heart felt love and thanks. Service will be 3 p.m., Sunday, July 11, 2004 at the Community of Christ, 4811 South Fulton, Tulsa with the burial to follow at Green Hill Memorial Gardens, Sapulpa. Donations can be made to Community of Christ, Spectacular, 5516 E. 5th, Tulsa, OK 74112. The family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home in Sapulpa, 224-2312.
ALBERT A. "SARGE" ENGLAND
Albert A. "Sarge" England died Monday, March 4, 2002, at The Gardens at the age of 79.
Albert was born on Sept. 1, 1922 in Carey, Ohio to Clyde and Bessie Greno England.
He had retired from Bosco as a warehouse supervisor. He worked for the City of Tulsa as a bus driver and for M.K.&O. He also worked for Econoltherm in Tulsa.
He was retired from the U.S. Army. He served during World War II and the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mildred, in 1985; his second wife, Anita JoAnn, in 1999; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Cruzan; and 16 brothers and sisters.
Survivors are his children, Jimmy Wayne England and his wife, Debi, of Houston, Texas, Terry Smith and his wife, Patricia, of Tulsa, Steve Robinson and his wife, Sue, of Sapulpa, Barbara Burden and her husband, Tommy, of Sapulpa and Charles Robinson and his wife, Pam, of Shawnee; eight grandchildren, Tobi Russell, John England, Clay Smith and his wife, Tricia, Sky Smith, Bridgett Robinson, Keli Miller, Courtney LaRue and Shelil Burden; three great-grandchildren, Sara England, Dagan Miller and Garrett Miller; and one sister, Lois Ann Statts of Sycamore, Ohio.
Funeral services for Sarge have been set for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, in the Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel in Tulsa with the Rev. Gary Nickerson officiating.
Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
Patricia Ann Perry Engle
Patricia Ann Perry Engle, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. She was 72.
Mrs. Engle was born March 19, 1932 in Oklahoma City and graduated with the class of 1950 from Sapulpa High School. She graduated from the University of Tulsa in 1954 with a degree in elementary education and music, and completed a master's degree from Central State University in 1972. She taught elementary school in Sapulpa, Ponca City and Kildare School systems, and then retired from teaching in 1990 from Peckham School. Her specialty was working with children who had learning disabilities.
As a girl, she was a Girl Scout and loved tap and ballet dancing. In college she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, and sang with the Tulsa University radio choir who performed on Fred Waring's show in Pennsylvania. Later, Mrs. Engle joined the National Education Association and the Oklahoma Education Association. She also was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Ponca City for 49 years.
Her love of music and dancing was shared as she taught ballroom dance and etiquette to teenagers during the 1970s.
Mrs. Engle was preceded in death by her parents Merrill Tate Perry and Erma Causey Perry and former husband Oliver F. Engle.
Survivors include three daughters Pamela Bell, of Denver, Colo., Amy Luff, of Tampa, Fla. and Meredith Shindel, of Sand Springs; five granddaughters Kimberly, Jamie and Patricia Yannes, Melissa Bell Grant and Emily Bell; two great-grandchildren Ryan and Ella Grant; uncle Gilbert Causey, M.D.; and first cousins Harold Shrewsbury, Cindy Lawrence Goad, David Lawrence, Larry Lawrence and retired judge Francis Knowles.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1420 E. Dewey, Sapulpa, with burial immediately following at Rose Hill Cemetery, 4161 E. Admiral Place, Tulsa.
Friends wishing to make a memorial gift in honor of Mrs. Engle are encouraged by the family to consider the American Cancer Society.
Donald Franklin Engles
Donald Franklin Engles of Sapulpa died Saturday, April 27, 2002 at the St. John Medical Center in Tulsa at the age of 66.
Mr. Engles was born Aug. 31, 1935 in Sapulpa and had lived here all of his life. He was married to Frances Sue Stewart on July 7, 1956 in Sapulpa.
He was retired from Liberty Glass where he had worked for 42 years. He was a member of the Forest Hills Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents Everett William Engles and Grace Heisten Engles; brothers Everett Leroy Engles, Robert Engles and Eugene Engles.
Survivors are his wife Frances Sue Engles of the home; children Donna Jean Engles Powell of Joplin, Mo. and Debbie Engles Lane of Monroe, La.; grandchildren Kelley Wilson, John Hignite and Stephanie Lane; great-grandchildren Able Wilson and Iikeem Wilson; sisters Margaret Speegle of Terrelton and Mary Kitchen of Texas.
Funeral services for Mr. Engles have been set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sammy Lowe officiating.
Interment will follow in the South Heights Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
THOMAS HOWARD "DOC" ENGLISH
Thomas Howard "Doc" English, of Hillsboro, Texas, 87, died Saturday, August 2, 2003 at a Hillsboro hospital.
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003 at the Marshall & Marshall Chapel in Hillsboro.
He was born March 21, 1916 in Catoosa. He was the son of Ernest Edgar and Lula Mae (Brown) English. He grew up and attended school in Oklahoma. He was a pipeline inspector and heavy equipment operator and traveled extensively in his work.
He married Helen Evans in July 1960, and they continued to travel until moving to Hillsboro in 1969. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local No. 722.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, on Sept. 7, 1993; two sons, Billy Howard English and Gary English; two brothers, Bill and Harold English; and two sisters, Nadine Dickey and Lorene Hembree.
He was a Baptist. He enjoyed visiting with his friends at Ronny's Garage and working with horses.
Survivors are his children, Tom English and wife, Gladys, of Mounds, and Lu Anne Henry, of Hillsboro; three stepchildren, Pete Lee and wife, Judy, of Whitney, Debbie La Croix, of Tulsa, and Jeff Spigener, of Ennis, Texas; one sister, Marie McGuare and husband, Junior, of Kellyville; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors, of Hillsboro, are in charge of arrangements. Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.
Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association at 12850 Spurling Drive, Dallas, Texas, 75230-1258.
SAPULPA -- Matthias Edwin "Matt" Enlow, 26, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Church of God of Prophecy. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Matthias Edwin Enlow
Funeral services for Matthias Edwin Enlow, 26, have been set for 10 a.m. Wednesday March 19, 2003 in the Church of God of Prophecy, with the Rev. Greg Cranfield officiating.
Interment will be in the Green Hill Memorial Garden under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
Serving as casketbearers will be Mike Rogers, Tim Taber, Kevin Shoultz, Thomas Smith, B.J. House and Nick Robertson. Honorary bearers will be Dan Perkins, Jr. and Jerry Perkins.
Mr. Enlow died Sunday, March 16, 2003. He was born Feb. 21, 1977 in Tulsa and had lived here all of his life. He attended the Vernondale Church of God of Prophecy, attended the Sapulpa Christian School and went on to graduate from Abeka Home School Program in 1995.
He was a loving person to all he met and was an inspiration to those he came in contact with. He will always be remembered for his hugs, his love for God, and for his love to those around him. He left his wheelchair to go run with the Lord.
He is survived by his father, Bobby Enlow of Sapulpa; mother, Joy Taber, of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Callie Walker, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; grandparents Billy and Mae Enlow, of Sapulpa; and many more relatives and friends.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
SAPULPA -- Rodney D. Enlow, 36, Enlow 66 Auction co-owner and auctioneer, died Wedensday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, First Church of the Nazarene. Smith.
MOUNDS -- Clifford Epperly, 84, retired Epperly Gas Station owner, died Tuesday. Services pending. Green Hill, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, October 13, 2004
10-13 Death Notices
EPPERLY, Clifford -- Clifford Epperly, 84, of Mounds, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004 at Catoosa. He was born Dec. 29, 1919 in Bengal.
Funeral services are pending with Green Hill Funeral Home.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, October 14, 2004
INOLA -- Clifford Epperly, 84, retired Epperly Gas Station owner, died Tuesday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Calvary Baptist Church. Green Hill, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, October 14, 2004
Clifford Epperly
Clifford Epperly, age 84, of Inola, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004 at Rolling Hills Care Center in Catoosa. His last days were blessed with loving care from his family and New Frontier Hospice.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 at Calvary Baptist Church in Inola with the Rev. Thomas Duncan officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Inola. Green Hill Funeral Home in Sapulpa will be in charge of arrangements.
He was born Dec. 29, 1919 in Latimer County to Casablanca and Sarah Irene (Wasson) Epperly. He married Mildred Ruth Lasater Oct. 30, 1943 in Tulsa. They were married almost 52 years when she passed away in January 1995.
Both were baptized together in 1994 at Calvary Baptist Church in Inola.
He was a retired gas station and garage owner on old Highway 33 north of Inola for more than 40 years.
Cliff and Mildred moved from Turley to Inola in 1961. He had been a member of the Turley Round-up Club where he served as arena director and parade marshal. He worked at Spartan Aircraft Company in the 1950s in the mobile trailer division. He was a member of the American Legion in Claremore and volunteered for many activities in Inola. He was an avid fisherman and deer hunter before his illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers George, William, Lloyd, Charlie, Sherman and Junior; sisters Fannie and Melba; wife Mildred; and son-in-law Sam Barrett.
Survivors are his daughter Barbara Barrett, of Mounds; grandsons Duke Barrett and wife Jeannie and their children Jenaya, Samantha and Amanda, Marty Barrett and wife, Leslie and their children Lauren, Marty Jr. and Scott Barrett, all of Mounds; sisters Anna Anderson, of Barstow, Calif., and Oleta Guthrie, of Los Molinas, Calif.; brother Richard "Doc" Epperly and wife Maxine of Wagoner; nephew Gary Epperly and wife Debbie and their children Jamie, Britney and Bridget, of Inola; prayer partner Dale Newman and wife Jo Ellen, of Mounds; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Pall bearers will be Bob Moutry, Joe Kennedy, Harry Rogers, Bob Turner, Denny Merryman and Jesse Merryman. Honorary pall bearers are Gene Stout, Herb Cole, Harold Osburn, Joseph Wasson, Dale Newman and Doc Epperly.
The family has entrusted the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
BRISTOW -- Elzora Ervin, 85, meat packer, died Saturday. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church. Mark Griffith-Westwood, Tulsa.
DRUMRIGHT -- Anthony "Tony" Erwin, 33, Metropolitan Environmental Trust recycling attendant, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Monday, First Methodist Church. Smith.
Death Notices:
ESLICK, Walter - Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at Sunrise Cemetery in Kellyville.
Green Hill Funeral Home of Sapulpa is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Eslick, 84, of Owasso, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 at his home. He was born July 19, 1917 in Miland, Mo. and was a retired truck driver for Roadway Express.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Eslick, of the home.
Death Notices:
ESMOND, Danny - Funeral services for Danny Esmond, 52, have been set for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002 at the Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Esmond died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 in Oakhurst. He was a retired welder. He was born on August 8, 1950.
Mr. Esmond is survived by children Tammy Taylor, Russel Esmond and Shirley Patterson, all of Sapulpa, and nine grandchildren.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
BRISTOW -- Ethan Essary, 17, died Tuesday. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Nazarene, Sapulpa. Hutchins-Maples.
SAPULPA -- Nathan Ethridge, 72, retired from Bartlett-Collins Glass Co., died Thursday. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday, Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Sunday, August 29, 2004
Nathan Elbert Ellsworth Ethridge
Nathan Elbert Ellsworth Ethridge, 72, of Sapulpa, died in his home Aug. 26, 2004. He was born Dec. 14, 1931 in Tulsa and lived in Sapulpa.
He worked for Bartlett Collins Glass Company until he retired in 1996. He was a sergeant ES for 14 years, seven months and nine days. He married Anna Juliana Schneider on Jan. 26, 1957 in Mainz, West Germany. Nathan's life enjoyment was working on clocks and watches. He also loved thrift stores and yard sales.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Ellsworth Ethridge; mother Gwyndola Corena Disney Holt; brother Gilbert Ethridge; sisters Cora Ann Jones, Sybil Rozetta Cunningham and Eugene Ann Ethridge; daughter Trivia O. Ethridge; and three grandsons Allen Wayne DeGraffenreid, Anthony Wayne Headley and Timothy Allen Headley.
He is survived by his wife, Jula; children Marina DeGraffenreid, Leona J. Headley and husband Jerry, and Zelma Ethridge, all of Sapulpa; brothers William and Joseph Ethridge, both of Tulsa; grandchildren Angela Williams, Adam DeGraffenreid, Jerry Allen DeGraffenreid, Marina Headley, Nina Headley, Cynthia Headley, Jerry Headley Jr., Lana Wright, Brandy Ethridge and Anna Ethridge; and 11 great-grandchildren, Anthonie and Bryan DeGraffenreid, Christian Edwards, Katelyn Hotard, Christine and Timmy Moore, Dylan and Ryleigh Williams, Logan and Ethan Wright and Jacob Ethridge.
Funeral services will be graveside at 11 a.m. Aug. 30, 2004 at Green Hill Memorial Cemetery in Sapulpa. The family has entrusted the care of services to the directors of Smith Funeral Home in Sapulpa with Capt. Ron Mott of the Salvation Army in Sapulpa officiating.
SAPULPA -- William Edward Ethridge, 71, Liberty Glass Co. box maker, died Monday. Serivce 2 p.m. Wednesday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
BRISTOW -- John H. Etinger, 77, carpenter, died Tuesday. Private famly service. Hutchins-Maples, Bristow.
BRISTOW -- Elsie Etter, 90, homemaker, died Friday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Schumacher Funeral Home Chapel.
SAPULPA -- Cody Evans, 14, died Friday. Services pending. Green Country, Tahlequah.
SAPULPA -- Frank A. Evans, 83, retired telegraph operator, died Sunday. Service 1:30 p.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
SAPULPA -- Jerry Evans, 59, died Saturday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Tulsa. Green Hill.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, September 13, 2004
Jerry "Moses" George Evans
Jerry "Moses" George Evans, 59, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004. He was born to Bernard and Doris Evans on Dec. 24, 1944 in Spokane, Wash.
He served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army, a member of the American Legion, Veteran of Foreign Wars and a past member of the Knights of Columbus.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bob Evans.
He is survived by his loving wife Sandy and beloved son Nicholas M. Evans, 12, of the home; son Jerry L. Evans, of Noel, Mo.; brothers Bill Evans, of Pryor, Ben Evans, of Noel, Mo., Jim Evans, of California, and Gary Evans, of Texas; many loving brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
He was dearly loved and will be forever greatly missed.
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2004 at Saint Catherine Church.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004 at Saint Catherine Church in West Tulsa.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
BRISTOW -- Monta Clyde Evans, 92, homemaker, died Thursday. Services pending. Schumacher.
SAPULPA -- Robert B. Evans, 78, retired Empire Construction Co. foreman, died Tuesday. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Green Hill Cemetery. Owen.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, June 26, 2003
Death Notices:
EVANS, Robert Brice -- Robert Brice Evans, 78, of Sapulpa died Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa.
Graveside services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2003 at Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Burial will follow under the direction of Owen Funeral Home.
The casket will be closed at all times. Owen Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
MANNFORD -- Robert L. Evans, 82, retired from Arco Chemical Co., died Tuesday. Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Mannford Funeral Home.
BRISTOW -- Sandra J. "Sandy" Evans, 44, lawn care service co-owner, died Thursday. Services pending. Hutchins-Maples.
SAPULPA -- William "Bill" Evans, 84, retired truck driver, died Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Daily Herald," Friday, November 25, 2005
EVANS, William -- William C. Evans, 84, of Kiefer, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005. He was born Jan. 4, 1921. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2005 in the Smith Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Billy Joe Daugherty officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Hill Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
SAPULPA -- Linda Ann Evelfizer, 28, homemaker, died Tuesday. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
Charles W. Evelyn, 80, 608 South Muskogee, died Sunday morning in St. Francis hospital, Tulsa. He had been ill for the past year.
Evelyn had been a resident of Sapulpa since 1916, moving here from Muskogee. He was born July 26, 1884 in Barbados, West Indies, where his father operated a sugar plantation. He moved to the United States from Barbados in 1901. He was a retired accountant for Sunray D-X Oil Company, Tulsa.
He was a member of First Presbyterian church, and of 20th Century Club of Sunray D-X.
Suriving are the widow, Mrs. Jette L. Evelyn, of the home; two sons, George Evelyn, Tulsa; and William E. Evelyn, who is an oil driller in Bogus, Spain; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Eleanora Ranph, Lantana, Fla.; and three brothers, E. Gilbert Evelyn, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Aubrey Evelyn and Lee Evelyn, Barbados, West Indies.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian church with Rev. C. Raymond Johnson of Westminster Presbyterian church, Tulsa, officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill Memorial Gardens, with Smith Funeral home in charge.
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