He is survived by his wife Paula Hanna; daughter Mary Smith and husband Mike, of Sapulpa; son Rick Hanna and wife Patty, of Sapulpa, and son James Hanna, of Tulsa. He also leaves behind four grandchilren Caleb Hill, of Tulsa, Amber Hanna, Jacob Hill and Sylvia Hanna, all of Sapulpa; twin brother, Bob Hanna and wife Linda, of Sapulpa; brother James Hanna and wife Lorraine, of San Antonio, Texas; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at the Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Caldwell officiating.
We would like to sincerely thank friends and family for their prayers, love and support, and a special thank you to the staff of Grace Hospice and Dr. Roger Kinney for their professional and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Grace Hospice at 6400 S. Lewis, Tulsa, OK 74136.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, December 1, 2005
HANNAH, Floyd Cecil, Jr., 84, retired McDonnell Douglas fuel manager, died Tuesday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Moore's Eastlawn.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, December 17, 2003
MOUNDS -- Catherine Harden, 47, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, New Life Pentecostal Church, Tulsa. Green Hill, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, December 18, 2003
CATHERINE MARIE HARDEN
Catherine Marie Harden, 47, went home to Jesus on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. after a long battle with cancer.
Catherine was born to Jack and Marie Garrett in Tulsa on Jan. 15, 1956. Cathy was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ who knew how to pick up her cross.
Catherine married Randal Harden on Oct. 28, 1977. They had four children: Rebekkah, Jeremiah, Nathanael and Victoria. Cathy was a wonderful wife and mother. She was also a very talented artist and craftswoman. She had a delightful sense of humor and a keen wit. Catherine was my wife, best friend and trusted confidant.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Garrett, and brother Jamie LeVan.
Survivors are her husband, Randal Harden, of the home; two daughters, Rebekkah Harden, of Tulsa, and Victoria Harden, of the home; two sons, Jeremiah and his wife Tammy Harden, and Nathanael Harden, and one grandchild, Isabella Rose Harden, all of Sapulpa; mother and stepfather Marie and Joseph LeVan, of Tulsa; two brothers, Marty Garrett, of Broken Arrow, and Joey LeVan, of Tulsa.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003 at the New Life Pentecostal Church in Tulsa with burial to follow at Akin Cemetery in Sallisaw.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, December 2, 2003
SAPULPA -- Richard Hardin, 60, plumber, died Sunday. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, South Heights Assembly of God. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, December 3, 2003
RICHARD J. HARDIN JR.
Richard J. Hardin Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, went to be with his wonderful Lord and Savior Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003 at the age of 60.
Mr. Hardin was the oldest son of Richard and Anna Hardin, born Aug. 14, 1943 in Jenks. After serving in the Army until December of 1964, he was honorably discharged with the rank of specialist fourth class. During his tenure with the U.S. Army he served overseas in Europe. On his way home from Germany he stopped in Sapulpa to visit his sister and never left.
He married the love of his life, Harla Ann VanMeter, on April 6, 1964 and together they provided a loving Christian home for the two daughters they raised. Throughout their loving marriage, everything they did or accomplished was together.
Mr. Hardin was instrumental in organizing the first Royal Ranger group at South Heights Assembly of God. He loved working with the youth of the church and would often be seen with them after services at various restaurants in town. He also enjoyed serving as deacon and assistant Sunday school superintendent of the church. His love for his God and family was evident every single day of his life.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Anna Hardin, and sisters Bonnie and Darlene Hardin.
Richard is survived by his wife of 39 years, Harla Hardin, of Sapulpa; daughters Marika Haefner and her husband, Mike, of Sapulpa, and Veronica Clark and her husband, Bobby, of Sapulpa; grandsons Brandon Haefner, Grant Ware, Garrett Clark and Gavin Clark; granddaughters Darrian and Cassi Haefner; four brothers, Ronald Hardin, of Ft. Smith, Ark., Darrel Hardin and Jimmy Hardin, both of Cordell, and Jerry Hardin of Dill City; seven sisters, Anna Heckard, of Siloam Springs, Delena VanMeter, of Sapulpa, Barbara Abel, of Watts, Deborah Heckard of Dill City, Louise Thompson, of Dill City, Betty Donovan, of Cordell and Sherri Martin, of Dill City; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, December 1, 2004
Mae Ella Hardison
Mae Ella Hardison, 79, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004. Mae was born July 29, 1925 in Pawnee to Roy and Matilda Hines.
Mae, along with her husband Albert, owned Big Al's Healthy Foods until 1988 when Patricia, their daughter, took over the family business. Mae loved to read and had a love for animals.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Albert; two sisters Leona Wilkinson and Mildred Woods; and her parents.
She is survived by her son Ronnie Hardison and wife Marlene, of Sapulpa; daughters Patricia Boudreaux and husband Phillip, of Tulsa, Susan Ryder and husband Tom, of Bothell, Wash., Sandra Kimball and husband Russ, of Gardner, Maine, and Linda Blackwell and husband Dale, of Sand Springs; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister Maxine Rice, of Ralston.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2004 at Rose Hill Chapel with interment to follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Rose Hill Funeral Home, 835-4421.
(This same obituary was published in the "Tulsa World" on Thursday, December 2, 2004, Section A, Page 12.)
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, March 2, 2003
BRISTOW -- Thelma L. Hardison, 81, cook, died Friday. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Trinity Baptist Church. Hutchins-Maples.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, October 28, 2003
LOLA HARDRIDGE
Lola Hardridge, born Oct. 10, 1910, departed from this life Oct. 25, 2003 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa.
Lola was born in the Kellyville community and lived her 93 years there.
She was the daughter of Willie Fulsom and Nannie Littlehead Fulsom.
She and her husband, Tom Hardridge, were blessed with eight children during their 43 years of marriage.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Hardridge; two sons, Tommy Gearld and William Lloyd; one daughter, Shirley Brown, and one sister, Annie Hardridge.
Survivors are five daughters, Betty Jones, of the home, Bea Buckley, of Kellyville, Helen Jones, of Ft. Worth, Texas, Joyce Christine Johnson, of Kellyville, and Barbara Tiger, of Kellyville; one brother, Lee Fulsom, of Liberty Mounds; 33 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren and 66 great-great-grandchildren.
Lola was a member of Pickett Chapel. She was one of the oldest full blood Euchee tribe members. She attended Euchee Mission and Chilocco Indian School.
Lola loved to have her children around her and listen to their laughter. She liked to listen to all kinds of music.
Pallbearers are her grandsons, Ed Buckley, Jack Buckley, Darrell Jones, Terry Jones, Terry Toppah, and Delbert Dunn. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Buchanan, Kenneth Johnson, Mike Killingsworth, Vanis Dunn, Gary Dunn and Ronnie Brown.
Wake services will be held today at 7 p.m. at Pickett Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003 at the church with the Rev. Bill Fotte officiating. Interment will be in the Hardridge Family Cemetery in Kellyville.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, October 16, 2005
SAPULPA -- Michael Hargar, 49, building contractor, died Friday. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Smith Funeral Home, and service 11 a.m. Monday, New Life Pentecostal Church. Tulsa.
(See Also: Michael Ray Harger)
From "The Sapulpa Daily Herald," Thursday, April 28, 2005
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Sunday, October 16, 2005
(Note: See also, Michael Hargar)
From "The Sapulpa Herald," January 11, 2002
Death Notices:
HARJO, Billy "Sonny" - Services are pending.
Green Hill Funeral Home of Sapulpa is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Harjo, 49, of Tulsa, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1952 in Tahlequah and was an upholsterer.
Survivors include his wife, Ronda Kuehm; three children; and his mother, Darcille Harjo.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, June 28, 2004
6-28 Death Notices
HARJO, Joy -- Joy Harjo, 13, of Glenpool died Monday, June 21, 2004.
Survivors are her parents Dr. Jim Harjo and Beverly Taylor Harjo; two sisters and grandfather Roy Taylor, of Sapulpa.
Funeral services are pending and will be announced by Smith Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, May 12, 2003
SAPULPA -- Melvin Harkins, 85, carpenter, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
Melvin R. Harkins
Melvin R. Harkins passed away Saturday, May 10, 2003 at the age of 85.
He was born Dec. 3, 1917 to Andy and Anna Harkins. He was married to Delia Shackelford for 57 years. They were joined together on July 31, 1946.
Mr. Harkins was a World War II veteran. He was in the 242nd Rainbow Division and recipient of the Bronze Star, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and a distinguished unit badge.
He was also a member of the Carpenters Union and the American Legion. On Jan. 7, 1957 he became a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 170. After retirement he became an avid gardener.
Mr. Harkins was survived by his wife Delia Harkins, three daughters, Deannie Welch and her husband Ron Welch, Kathy Ernst, and Dorothy Johnson; grandchildren Traci Smith, Kelly Armstrong and husband Dave Armstrong, Joey Baily and husband Allen Baily, Dooner Bookout and wife Shelly Bookout, and Melissa Webb and husband Dustin Webb; his aunt Bertha Bumpus; brothers Ralph Harkins, of Barstow, Calif., and Stanley Harkins, of Kingman, Ariz.; 14 great-grandchildren and 25 nieces and nephews.
Mr. Harkins was preceded in death by his father, Andy Harkins; mother, Anna Harkins; brothers Kenneth Harkins, Otto Harkins and George Harkins; his sister, Consuello Chilcoat; son-in-law Tommy Ernst; and a great-grandchild Jessica Lamont.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at Smith Funeral Home. Graveside will follow at Green Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and a good friend to all. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, January 14, 2004
SAPULPA -- Betty Harlan, 73, Kellyville Public Schools teacher, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, January 15, 2004
BETTY L. HARLAN
Betty L. Harlan passed away Sunday, Jan. 11,2004 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born May 5, 1930 in McKinney, Texas. She was the oldest of two children. Her brother, Charles Ford, resides in McKinney. She had been a member of the Kellyville United Methodist Church in Kellyville.
Betty was a retired teacher from the Kellyville Public School system. She enjoyed teaching greatly. First grade was her favorite age to teach. She could always see such possibilities in each student that came through her class. Betty held with the same philosophy of Will Rogers: "She never met a student she didn't like."
Betty is preceded in death by her husband, M.L. Harlan.
Survivors are her brother, Charles Ford, of McKinney; children Diane Frye, of Sapulpa, Danny Harlan, of Kellyville, Don Harlan, of Oklahoma City, Mary Jane Vernon, of Tulsa, and Mindy Kieffer, of Eagle River, Ala.
The family would also like to thank all of those who were so supportive during this difficult time. A very very special "thank you" to Seasons Hospice, who cared for our mother during her illness. She was truly blessed to have such a wonderful group of people pass through her life.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow at Green Hill Memorial Gardens.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, December 9, 2003
SAPULPA -- Lowell B. Harlan, 80, retired Episcopalian priest, died Sunday. Services pending. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, December 9, 2003
LOWELL B. HARLAN
Lowell B. Harlan, 80, of Sapulpa, former U.S. Army Infantry Colonel and Episcopal priest, died Dec. 7, 2003.
He was born in Liberty, Ind., had a 32-year Army career spanning from the Battle of the Bulge in Europe during World War II (Bronze Star) to Vietnam.
He served two tours with the Army's ceremonial 3rd Infantry Regiment, the "Old Guard", at Fort Myer, Virginia 1958-60, and 1966-67 (deputy commander).
After retiring from the military, he attended and graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary with a master of divinity degree. He was the associate priest at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Annadale, Va. from 1980 to 1998.
Following the death of his wife in 2001, he moved to Tulsa to live near his son and daughter-in-law until he was moved to the Gardens Nursing Home in Sapulpa in the fall of 2002.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 55 years, Connie.
He is survived by a son, John L. Harlan and daughter-in-law, Shirley Harlan, both of Tulsa; daughter, Linda Harlan, of Bloomington, Ind.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral is planned for this spring at Fort Myer, Va. with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, November 14, 2003
KIEFER -- Willie Harless, 79, homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Friday, November 14, 2003
WILLIE WHITE MARLOW HARLESS
Willie White Marlow Harless departed this life on Nov. 12, 2003 at her home in Kiefer.
She was born March 24, 1924 in Hale County. Ala. to Larry Moore Marlow and Ora Virginia "White" Marlow.
Willie was a resident of Kiefer for many years and a babysitter for a lot of children of the area. She was loved not only by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but also by all of the children she took into her home and raised as her own.
She was a woman of immense character and pride. She showed so many people great things in their lives and taught us all great things. She was our teacher and strength, and she kept our family together for many years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors are her loving children: James, of Paden, Okla., Virginia (Ginger) Grimes, of Beggs, Linda Evans, of Glenpool, Susan Mars, of Tulsa; William (Billy), of South Lake, Texas; David (Rusty), Stephen, John and Charles, of Kiefer; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003 at the Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Green Hill Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Leon Barnhart officiating.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, May 9, 2003
SAPULPA -- Bernice Harmon, 89, secretary, died Thursday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday. South Heights Cemetery. Smith.
Bernice Harmon
Bernice Harmon, 89, was born Dec. 5, 1913 in Fredonia, Kansas and died May 8, 2003 in the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
Bernice was born to Elsie and Willis O'Brien. In 1930, the family moved to Sapulpa and made their home at 1600 S. Main. She graduated from Sapulpa High School and attended Drouglas Business College.
She was secretary to the law firm of Wallace and Collins, and she served two different terms as tag agent and was secretary for the Creek County Election Board.
She retired as secretary to Sen. Everett Collins and went into real estate.
Bernice and Jesse were well-known for their prize-winning German shepherd dogs. They had many trophies and honors.
Jesse preceded her in death in 1987.
Survivors are one sister, Frances Hopkins, of Sapulpa; nephew Wilis Hopkins and wife Debbie, her loving and faithful caregiver; nieces and nephews Brett Hopkins, Tracy Portell, Jaymie Higginbotham and Gina Hopkins; great-nieces and nephews Daniel Hopkins, Nicole Hopkins, Kristen Hopkins, Ernie Portell, Austin Portell, Kalin Portell, Spencer Higginbotham and Chance England.
She is also survived by her two guard dogs, Cody and Bubba.
Graveside services for Mrs. Harmon have been set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003 in the South Heights Cemetery with the Rev. Archie Rivers officiating.
Interment will follow under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, August 3, 2005
SAPULPA -- Johnny Wesley Harp, 52, security guard, died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Johnny Wesley Harp, 52, of Sapulpa, passed from this earth Aug. 1, 2005. He was born Oct. 10, 1952 in Oildale, Calif. to J.W. and Lovertia "Jo" Harp.
The family moved to Sapulpa when Johnny was 7 years old. He graduated from Sapulpa High School and entered into the U.S. Army, serving his country for the next 13 years. After leaving the Army, he joined the National Guard.
Johnny worked as an armed security guard for various businesses. He spent many years devoted to Sapulpa Little League Baseball as an umpire. Johnny will be greatly missed by all his loved ones and friends.
Johnny is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Harp, and his father, J.W. Harp.
Johnny leaves behind three sons and their families Larry Harp and his wife, June, of Sapulpa, Kenneth Harp, who is stationed in Tacoma, Wash. and serving with the U.S. Air Force, and Johnny William Harp, of Sapulpa; his mother Lovertia "Jo" Harp, of Sapulpa; two sisters and their families Lois Ann Dobbins and her husband Ben, of Edmond, and Rita Diehl and her husband Kevin, of Sapulpa; two grandchldren, four stepgrandchildren and three nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005 at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Doyle Pryor officiating.
Funeral services will be under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, April 5, 2005
DRUMRIGHT -- Dale Harper, 42, former Sadler Electric employee, died Friday. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Michael's Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, June 6, 2004
MANNFORD -- Della Marjorie Harper, 97, died May 29 in Elk Grove, Calif. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Mobley-Dodson Funeral Home Chapel, Sand Springs.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, December 16, 2005
BRISTOW -- Ella Mae Harper, 75, Buhl Cleaners employee, died Tuesday. Service 3 p.m. Friday, Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Daily Herald," Friday, December 16, 2005
HARPER, Ella -- Ella Mae Harper, 75, of Bristow, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005 at the Rainbow Nursing Center.
Services will be Friday, Dec. 16, 2005 at Hutchins-Maples Funeral Chapel.
Services are under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, November 3, 2003
ROSEMARY KILLAM HARRAH
Rosemary Killam Harrah, 65, of Oklahoma City and formerly of Sapulpa, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003 in Oklahoma City.
Survivors include one dauther, Robin Haught and husband, David, of Sapulpa; one son, Robert Gibson, of Panama City, Fla.; sister, Barbara Unruh of Kansas City, Mo.; brother, Robert Killam, of Tulsa, and grandchildren, Corey Gibson, of Panama City, and Chris Haught and Jordan Haught, both of Sapulpa.
Funeral Services are set for 11 a.m. at Smith and Kernke Funeral Home in Oklahoma City. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 at Enid Cemetery in Enid.
Smith and Kernke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, June 21, 2004
MOUNDS -- Jimmy William Harring, Sr., 70, retired stonemason, died Friday. Services pending. Smith, Sapulpa.
(See: HERRING, Jimmy William Sr.)
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, January 22, 2003
SAPULPA -- Billy D. Harris, 27, welder, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Daily Herald," Tuesday, December 13, 2005
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, May 6, 2003
SAPULPA -- Elsie F. Harris, 87, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, May 6, 2003
Elsie Flora Harris
Elsie Flora Harris, of Sapulpa, died Sunday, May 4, 2003 at the Ranch Terrace Nursing Home at the age of 87. Mrs. Harris was born Sept. 9, 1915 in Missouri and had lived in Sapulpa most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband D. A. Harris on Nov. 6, 1984.
She is survived by her children, Bill Harris, of Sapulpa, Barbara Campbell, of Sapulpa, Janice Lunsford, of Sapulpa, Eva Jackson, of Tulsa, Leola Lowery, of Glenpool, and Dickie Harris, of Gypsy; 29 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; brother Cecil McCall, of Sapulpa and sister Hazel Wilcher, of Sapulpa.
Funeral services for Mrs. Harris have been set for 11 a.m. Wedenesday in the Smith Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Clive Jared and Bill Oldham officiating.
Interment will follow in the Green Hill Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
Serving as casketbearers will be grandsons, Bryan Summerlin, Jeff Harris, Rick Campbell, Mike Harris, Roger Harris and Jerry Don Harris.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, January 2, 2004
SAPULPA -- Esther Griffin Harris, 92, homemaker, died Tuesday. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, April 18, 2003
SAPULPA -- Fawnda Michelle Harris, 25, nurse technician, died Wednesday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Friday, April 18, 2003
Fawnda Michelle Harris
Fawnda Michelle Harris was born Aug. 14, 1977 in Tulsa to her parents, Mike Harris and Jolene Schroeder.
Fawnda went home to live with our Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at the age of 25 years, eight months and two days.
Fawnda was preceded in death by her father, Mike Harris, and her grandfathers, Jack Lister Sr. and Noel Harris.
Survivors are her mother, Jolene Schroeder; her sister, Nina May Russel; her stepfather, Tom Schroeder, of the home; grandmothers Nina Hall and Helen Harris, both of Sapulpa; uncles and aunts Dennis Harris, David and Sue Learned and Jack and Cindy Lister.
Fawnda is also survived by her cousins, friends and acquaintances.
Fawnda graduated from Guthrie High School and was currently a student at the University of Central Oklahoma where she was studying to be a nurse.
Fawnda was employed with the University Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was an active member of Live Church in Edmond. She loved her Lord Jesus and she loved to read her Bible.
Fawnda was listed in the Who's Who Among American High School students and was a member of the Mu Alpha Theta, the honors math club and the Key Club. She also received the DAR Daughters of the American Revolution award her senior year.
She was an active member in the ROTC for four years and was the ROTC sweetheart her junior and senior years and received numerous awards for her excellence in Army training.
Fawnda went on mission trips with her church to Costa Rica for the past two years to build homes for the homeless.
Her mother and family were very proud of her many accomplishments.
Fawnda will be greatly missed by her family and friends who loved her very much.
Funeral services for Fawnda will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2003 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Lister officiating. Interment will follow in the South Heights Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, January 9, 2004
SAPULPA -- Fern Eileen Harris, 81, secretary, formerly of Sapulpa, died Tuesday in Jones. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Shurden Funeral Home Chapel, Henryetta.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, August 28, 2004
SAPULPA -- Helen M. Harris, 70, retired from Bartlett-Collins Glass Co., died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Saturday, August 28, 2004
Death Notice 8-29
HARRIS, Helen M. -- Helen M. Harris of Sapulpa, died Thursday Aug. 26, 2004 at the age of 70.
Mrs. Harris was born Dec. 10, 1933, in Mounds and had lived in this area all of her life; she was a Baptist and had retired from Bartlett-Collins Glass Company.
Survivors are her son Dennis Noel Harris, of Sapulpa; grandchild Tammie Allen and 3 great-grandchildren; sister Monnie Chastain.
Funeral services for Helen have been set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glen Hood officiating.
Interment will follow in the South Heights Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," March 18, 2002
Death Notices:
HARRIS, Jerry - Funeral serivces will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at the Bixby Cemetery Chapel.
Leonard and Marker Funeral Home of Bixby will be in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Harris, 67, died Sunday, March 10, 2002.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, December 28, 2002
SAPULPA -- Joel Harris, Jr., 45, construction worker, died Dec. 18 in Kansas City, Kan. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Sapulpa.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, April 29, 2005
STROUD -- Donald E. "Don" Harrison, 77, retired from Stroud Regional Hospital, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Deer Creek Baptist Church. Parks Brothers.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, June 10, 2003
BRISTOW -- George P. Harrison, 85, retired mechanic from Mercer Chevrolet, died Saturday. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Schumacher Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, September 22, 2004
HARRISON -- Mary Ruth Byrd, 77, died September 17, 2004. Born Bristow, OK to Molly and Gilbert Byrd. Survived by loving husgand Harold J. Harrison, Sr.; children Ronald Brewer, Harold Harrison, Jr., Sharon Barrens, Eric Harrison, Ardena McCormick, Evan Washington; sisters, Goldie Wilkens and Gladys Tomlin; many grand and great-grandchildren. Mary retired after 20 plus years of service for Tulsa Junior College. She was member of the Eastern Stars and Zion Court #61 Daughters of Isis. Service 11 a.m., September 24, 2004, Paradise Baptist Church.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, January 13, 2005
MANNFORD -- Mary Ann Harry, 79, St. John Medical Center admissions clerk, died Tuesday. Visitation 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service, Sand Springs, and service 10 a.m. Friday, Garden Heights Freewill Baptist Church, Sand Springs.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, March 3, 2004
AMELIA LOUISE HART
Amelia Louise Hart, 79, of Sapulpa, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004. Amelia was born May 4, 1924 in Minneapolis, Minn. to John and Mary Kuczek.
On October 21, 1950 she married Lewis Hart in Ft. Smith, Ark. They then moved to Tulsa, and in 1972 they moved to Sapulpa where they stayed. Lewis and Amelia spent 53 wonderful years together. One of Amelia's favorite past times was bowling. She spent 30 years in Tops Bowling league. She also enjoyed spending time playing solitaire. Amelia will be missed by all her family and friends.
Amelia was preceded in death by her parents Mary Kuczek and John Kuczek.
Survivors are her loving husband Lewis; one son Timothy Hart and his wife Alecia, of Sapulpa; one step son Bill Hart, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; three granddaughters Feather Reid, of Sapulpa, Sindi Norris, of Sint Eaustatius-Netherlands-Antilles, and Debra Rogers, of Saratoga, Calif.; four great-granddaughters, Alexis Reid, of Sapulpa, Morgan Rogers, of Saratoga, Calif., McKena Rogers, of Saratoga, Calif., and McClaine Rogers, of Saratoga, Calif.; two great-grandsons Michael Reid Jr., of Sapulpa and Blaze Reid, of Sapulpa; four sisters, Vicki Sopczok, Eleanor Goodman and Mary Kendall; two brothers Joseph Kuczek and Stan Kusek.
Services are set for 1 p.m. Friday, March 5 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glen Hood officiating.
Services will be under the direction of Smith Funeral home.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, March 4, 2004
HART -- Amelia "Millie," 79, Sapulpa, died Sunday. Married to Lewis Hart in 1950, they spent 53 wonderful years together. Her favorite pastime was bowling, she spent 30 years in Tops Bowling League. She is survived by loving husband, Lewis; son, Timothy and wife, Alecia; stepson, Bill Hart of Scottsdale, AZ.; granddaughters, Feather Reid, Sindi Norris, Debra Rogers; great-grandchildren, Alexis Reid, Morgan Rogers, McKena Rogers, MaClaine Rogers, Michael Reid, Jr., Blaze Reid; sisters, Vicki Sopczok, Eleanor Goodman, Mary Kendall; brothers Joseph Kuczek, Stan Kuczek. Service 1 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2004, Smith Funeral Chapel, Sapulpa, interment in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens. Smith, Sapulpa. 224-1313.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, November 18, 2003
MANNFORD -- Billy G. Hart, 69, steel worker, died Monday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Woodland Cemetery, Cleveland, Okla. Chapman-Black, Cleveland.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, May 28, 2004
DRUMRIGHT -- Opal Hart, 87, homemaker, died Monday. Service 4 p.m. Friday, Michael's Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," March 18, 2002
Death Notices:
HART, Shirley "Angie" - Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
The Rev. Glen Hood will officiate. Interment will follow in the South Heights Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home of Sapulpa will be in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Hart, 66, died Friday. March 8, 2002.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, September 30, 2004
Death Notices
HARTUNG, Arvel -- Arvel N. (John A.) Hartung, of Salem, Ore., died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004. He was born Oct. 4, 1929 to Nelson Edward and Minnie (Sharp) Hartung in Sapulpa.
He married twice and had four children. He has seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at Willamette National Cemetery and will be private.
Contributions may be made to the Diabetes or Cander Foundation or Willamette Valley Hospice.
Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service is handling arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, March 26, 2005
SAPULPA -- Claudette Hartung, 67, retired from Wal-Mart, died Thursday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, South Heights Cemetery. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Daily Herald," Saturday, March 26, 2005
Claudette N. Hartung, of Sapulpa, died Thursday at the South Crest Hospital at the age of 67. Claudette was born Jan. 7, 1938 in Fairfield, Calif. and had lived in Sapulpa for the past 38 years moving here from Okmulgee. She had worked for the Sapulpa Wal-Mart from 1974 until 1986 where she was a department head.
She was preceded in death by her father Claude Nation; brother Claude Nation Jr.; and a niece Bonnie Payne.
Survivors are her husband Lewis, of the home; children Linda Hartung, of Sapulpa, and Jeff Hartung and wife Shirley, of Perry; mother Nadean Wagoner Nation of Perry,; grandchildren Eric and Jessie Hartung; sisters Shirley Renefield, of Broken Arrow, and Mary Shireman, of Perry, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Claudette have been set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005 in South Heights Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, June 5, 2005
SAPULPA -- Jewel Harvey, 65, retired, died Saturday. Services pending. Green Hill.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, May 27, 2005
MANNFORD -- Norma Janelle Harvey, 74, Harvey Appliance co-owner, died Wednesday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday, Woodland Memorial Park, Sand Springs, and memorial service noon Friday, Harvest Time Assembly of God, Sand Springs. Mobley-Dodson, Sand Springs.
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, December 22, 2003
SAPULPA -- Patricia Ann Harvey, 57, Target employee, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, December 23, 2003
PATRICIA ANN HARVEY
Patricia Ann Harvey, 57, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003.
She was born April 28, 1946, in Sapulpa and had lived here all of her life. She worked for Bartlett Collins Glass company for 20 years and was a Baptist. She was a graduate of Sapulpa High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Eleanor Misner.
Survivors are her husband, Russell Dean Harvey, of the home; son, Russell Dean Harvey Jr., of Sapulpa; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Brewer, of Tulsa; grandchildren, Brittany Marie Smith, Austin, Anthony, Gaglierdi and Roy Kendall Segress II; brothers, Harold Misner, of Sapulpa, and George Misner, of Okmulgee.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stephen Shorey officiating.
Interment will be in Duck Creek Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, October 12, 2003
DEPEW -- Raymond E. Haskins, 63, fitter and welder, died Thursday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Oakdale Cemetery. Hutchins-Maples, Bristow.
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, August 23, 2004
MANNFORD -- Cyrus W. Hatch, 76, retired from the Navy and Ford Aerospace, died Saturday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesady, Bixby Cemetery Chapel, Bixby. Leonard & Marker, Bixby.
From "The Sapulpa Daily Herald," Saturday, March 26, 2005
HATFIELD, Dortha -- Dortha Hatfield, 79, died Saturday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Faith Baptist Church under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
(Note: See also, Hatfield, Dorothy L.)
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, March 29, 2005
SAPULPA -- Dorothy L. (Brandon) Hatfield, 79, Security National Bank employee, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Faith Baptist Church. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Daily Herald," Friday, April 1, 2005
Dorothy L. "Brandon" Hanfield, died Saturday, March 26, 2005.
She was born Oct. 19, 1925, in Poteau to Elizabeth "Bet" and R.L. "Bob" Brandon.
She was a Sapulpa High School graduate, employee of Security National Bank from 1968 to 1989 and a member of First Baptist Church of Sapulpa and Faith Baptist Church of Sapulpa. She was a Christian.
She had been a member of Hearthside Study Club, Pilot Club of Sapulpa, American Business Women, Parent-Child Psychology Club, Meals on Wheels and Sapulpa Historical Society.
She is survived by her husband, Wilford "Bill" Hatfield; daughter Patti French and husband Harry; grandchildren Garrett French, a financial investment representative in Kansas City, Mo., and Kendall French, an OSU education major currently student teaching at Jenks Public Schools.
Contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association of Tulsa or the Sojourn Care Hospice, 500 Cimarron, Mannford, OK 74044.
Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in the Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Oldham officiating. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(See also: Hatfield, Dortha)
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, December 23, 2004
HATHAWAY, Dorothy -- Dorothy Hathaway, 76, of Sapulpa, died Dec. 22, 2004 in Sapulpa. She was born May 23, 1928.
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," Sunday, December 26, 2004
SAPULPA -- Dorothy Lee Hathaway, 76, retired C.B. Anderson Electric secretary, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, December 27, 2004
Death Notices
HATHAWAY, Dorothy -- Dorothy Hathaway, 76, of Sapulpa, died Dec. 22, 2004 at Sapulpa. She was born May 23, 1928.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004 at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, September 1, 2005
SAPULPA -- John Dwayne Hathcock, 65, retired bank courier, died Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Mobley-Dodson Funeral Home Chapel, Sand Springs.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, February 18, 2005
MOUNDS -- Harvey Hatman, 86, security and law enforcement worker, died Feb. 6. Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday. Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Friday, February 18, 2005
Death Notices
HATMAN, Harvey -- Harvey Hatman, 86, of Mounds, died Feb. 6, 2005 at Pleasant Manor in Sapulpa. He was born Feb. 17, 1918.
A memorial service is 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005 at the Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, May 26, 2005
SAPULPA -- Lela Hatton-Johnson, 95, homemaker, died Tuesday in Palm Springs, Calif. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday, South Heights Cemetery. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Friday, June 18, 2004
Paul Haubert
Paul Haubert was the son of Martha and Henry Haubert. He was born Feb. 10, 1912 in Lawrenceville, Ill. He lived his early life in Sapulpa and attended Holy Family School in Tulsa.
He married Virginia Bassett Jan. 10, 1932. They enjoyed life together for 68 years. Virginia died Oct. 24, 2000. Virginia and Paul moved many times following his work, but always maintained a home in Okemah.
Paul retired in 1977. They had built a home in Okmulgee and had lived here since. Virginia and Paul were active members of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Paul was an avid fisherman.
He worked for W.B. Pine Oil Company in Okmulgee. He retired as a plumbing and cooling superintendent for a large mechanical contractor and oversaw many large construction projects such as the original Will Rogers Airport Terminal and Penn Square Shopping Center in Oklahoma City.
Paul has a certificate of commendation from the Atomic Energy Commission for his work in Oak Ridge, Tenn. during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters Loretta Walsh, Mary Maggart and Helen Hand; and two brothers James Haubert and Mike Haubert.
He is survived by three sisters Catherine McLaughlin, Florence Smith and Mildred Murphy and her husband Francis; special nephew Charles Shawn and many nieces, nephews, their spouses and children and many cherished friends.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2004 at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home and a Mass of Resurrection at 11 a.m. Satuday, June 19, 2004 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Okmulgee.
Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at South Heights Cemetery in Sapulpa. Arrangements are under the direction of McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, October 4, 2005
HAUGHT, Virginia -- Virginia Haught, 71, of Sapulpa, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2005.
Services are pending and under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, October 5, 2005
SAPULPA -- Virginia Lee Haught, 71, retired clerical worker, died Monday. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, First Church of God. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, August 18, 2003
JIMMIE R. HAUSNER
Jimmie R. Hausner died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, at the age of 72.
He was born March 29, 1931, in Tulsa.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict and retired from the U.S. Air Force.
He was a Sapulpa resident since 1971 and was a realtor for 22 years and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife Freda, of the home; son Kurtis Hausner; daughter Melanie Marcec; sisters Mae Nabozny and Jane Spencer; and brothers Jerry Hausner and Wilbur Hausner.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jackie and Herman Hausner.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, at the Smith Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Sammy Lowe officiating.
Committal services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003 at the Liberty Cemetery in Fay, Oklahoma under direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
The family suggests donations to the Shriners Children's Hospital or your favorite charity instead of flowers.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, August 19, 2003
SAPULPA -- Jimmie Hausner, 72, real estate agent, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Friday, February 27, 2004
JAMES OLIVER HAVEN
James Oliver Haven died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 after entering the hospital more than four months ago.
He was born Jan. 23, 1933 in Tulsa. He was 71 years, 1 month and 2 days old.
Before he was hurt at age 18, James worked in the fruit orchards in California for spending money. After moving back to Tulsa in 1948, he worked with brother David Madden painting. James was due to start working with brother Sam Barton as a journeyman bricklayer when he was hurt. Due to the seriousness of his injuries, his mother and father elected to take care of him in their home and had done so until he entered the hospital for the last time on Oct. 11, 2003.
There were 53 years of love, sharing and caring.
James is the son of Ezra and Gertrude Haven. His father passed in 1981. His mother is still in the home at 92 years young.
His only brother, Charles Haven and his wife, Joan, are from Chetopa, Kan.
Funeral services have been set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 in the Frankoma Road Church Of God.
Interment will follow in Green HIll Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, April 6, 2005
BRISTOW -- Alvie M. Hawkins, 75, retired teacher, died Monday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday, Bristow City Cemetery. Hutchins-Maples.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, November 4, 2005
BRISTOW -- Virgie Hawkins, 94, homemaker, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, July 15, 2003
DOROTHY BLANTON HAY
Dorothy Blanton Hay, 87, of Venice, Fla., died Thursday, July 10, 2003.
She was born May 10, 1916 in Sapulpa to Charles Greeson and Anna (McConaghie) Greeson.
Mrs. Hay lived in Sapulpa until 1949. Prior to moving to Venice two years ago, she lived in Morganton, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carolos Jack Hay, a daughter, Dorothy Joan Hay, and her son, Edwin J. Hay.
She is survived by two sons, Donald D. Hay, of Venice, Fla., and Randall W. Hay, of Powder Springs, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Allen Cooper, Will Hay, Kathy Hay, Derek Hay, Karen Prine, Jason Hay, Heather Hay and Danielle Hay.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Henry- Cochran Funeral Home in Blue Ridge, Ga. with burial following in Mountain View Park Cemetery in Marietta, Ga.
Memorial donations may be made to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, December 1, 2005
HAYDEN, H.G. "Buddy," truck driver, died Nov. 21. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home Chapel, Bristow.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, November 29, 2005
KELLYVILLE -- Betty Jo Hayes, 72, homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Luginbuel Funeral Home, Vinita, and graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Pheasant Hill Cemetery.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, December 21, 2005
SAPULPA -- Ralph Hayes, 55, Direct TV employee, died Friday. No services planned. Green Hill.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Sunday, December 4, 1949
WINNIE HAYS
Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie Lorene Hays will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in the First Methodist Church here, Owen-Landrith Funeral Home attendants announced Saturday.
Mrs. Hays died Friday morning in a Tulsa hospital after a three month illness. She was a resident of the Sapulpa area for the past 22 years.
Rev. J.C. Curry will officiate. Interment will be in the South Heights Cemetery. Owen-Landrith will be in charge of arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, March 16, 2003
SAPULPA -- Homer Gene Hayter, 76, retired from Creek County road department, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, March 21, 2005
Benjamin Hazlett
Benjamin Hazlett was born in Ponca City Nov. 24, 1944 to Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" and Addison Hazlett and passed away on March 19, 2005.
He attended schools in Ponca City and graduated in 1962. He graduated from OSU with a degree in Education and received his Masters and Doctorate as well at OSU.
He taught school in Denver and was a school administrator in Sapulpa, retiring in 1997 having served for 23 years at Oakridge, Washington, and Woodlawn Elementary Schools. He was an adjunct professor at OSU and TU until he moved to Beaver, Ark. with his wife to manage a bed and breakfast.
His hobbies included swimming, cooking, golf, reading, traveling and his church. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, many educational organizations, and a past member of Kiwanis. He was also on the OSU Swim Team and a member of the O Club.
His parents, Addison and Betsy Hazlett and a half brother, Jerry Hazlett, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn; son, Matthew McCaslin; granddaughter, Mariah; sister, Ann Weinblum and husband, Ed; sister-in-law, Phyllis Willis; brother-in-law, Robert Snoddy; mother and father-in-law Gordon and Mary Snoddy; nieces, Tracy, Kristin, Julie; nephews, Vince, Wade, Josh; two grand nieces, Heather and Hailey and many friends and former co-workers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1420 E. Dewey, Sapulpa, Ok. 74066.
Memorial services have been set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd with Father Don Lawrence officiating. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, January 29, 2004
BRISTOW -- Dick Young Head, 72, died Wednesday. Services pending. Green Hill, Sapulpa.
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, May 12, 2003
KELLYVILLE -- Clifford Dale Headley, Sr., 55, died Friday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sunrise Cemetery, Hutchins-Maples, Bristow.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, March 25, 2004
SAPULPA -- Edna Louise Heath, 67, nurse, died March 20. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church. Green Hill.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Friday, January 14, 2005
HEATH, James -- James Heath, of Kellyville, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005 in the Oklahoma Veteran's Center in Clinton. He was born Sept. 1, 1925 in Sapulpa.
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," Saturday, January 15, 2005
KELLYVILLE -- James W. Heath, 79, retired pastor and carpenter, formerly of Kellyville, died Thursday. Services pending. Green Hill, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Saturday, January 15, 2005
HEATH, James -- James Heath, 79, of Kellyville, died Driday, Jan. 14, 2005 in the Oklahoma Veteran's Center in Clinton. He was born Sept. 1, 1925 in Sapulpa.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005 at Green Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Calvert officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Memorial Gardens.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, January 17, 2005
KELLYVILLE -- James W. Heath, 79, retired pastor and carpenter, formerly of Kellyville, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, January 17, 2005
James "J.W." William Heath
James William Heath, our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, went to be with his Lord at the age of 79 Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, after a brief battle with cancer and a lingering heart condition.
James W. Heath was born Sept. 1, 1925 in Sapulpa, the son of James Joseph and Rena Mae Heath. He was known also as "Jim", "J.W." or "Dub" to his friends and family.
"J.W." entered the United States Army Nov. 11, 1943, at age 18 and received his rank of Staff Sergeant while serving in New Guinea, Japan and the Philippines, during World War II. After returning to Sapulpa, he married Geraldine Kirby in July of 1946. Geraldine and J.W. were married 45 years and she was a wonderful wife, companion, and mother. J.W. served two terms as mayor of Kellyville where he was also pastor of the Kellyville Assembly of God Church in the early 1960s. He then moved to Catoosa where he was pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God for 16 years. The Rev. Heath retired due to his wife's illness, losing her in death in September 1991.
He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, telling jokes and stories. He also enjoyed carpentry and creative writing. He wrote short stories as well as booklets about his army experiences and family history as well as a song, "Windows of Heaven". He had a passion for God, country, family, friends and life.
At the time of J.W.'s death, he was residing at the Clinton VA Center in Clinton amongst fellow veterans, friends and a wonderful VA staff he referred to as his second family.
J.W. is survived by one brother, the Rev. Donald Eugene Heath and wife Neda, of El Reno; sisters Joan McDonell and husband Walt, of Sapulpa, and Lois Berube and husband Vic, of Sapulpa; daughter Linda Carol Steinberg and husband Ron, of Edmond; son Kenneth Wayne Heath and wife Carol, of Kellyville; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews in the surrounding area and a host of close and loved friends.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005 at the Green Hill Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Calvert, of Bixby, officiating.
The family will be available for visitation, Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, January 14, 2003
SAPULPA -- Mildred Heatherly, 71, retired nurse's aide, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Crossroads Bible Church, Mannford. Green Hill.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, August 5, 2003
SAPULPA -- Nine June Heckel, 88, homemaker, died Sunday. Services pending. Mobley-Dodson.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, March 15, 2003
BRISTOW -- Rosa Jean Hedge, 78, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, First Free Will Baptist Church. Hutchins-Maples.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, March 6, 1996
HEDIN
Services for the Rev. Alvin Hedin were held today at the First Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill Gray and Sam Porter officiating. Smith Funeral Home directed burial in Memorial Park Cemetery (Tulsa).
Casket bearers were Eddie Hedin, John Hedin, James Hedin, David Mor and David Bowren.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," September 8, 1962
JEWEL HEDIN RITES PENDING
Mrs. Jewel Matilda Hedin, 56, wife of Rev. Alvin Hedin, pastor of the First Baptist church, died Saturday afternoon at Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa.
Mrs. Hedin had been in ill health for several years and was taken to the Tulsa hospital from Bartlett Memorial hospital here Friday.
Mrs. Hedin was born August 9, 1907 at Pauls Valley and had lived here 12 years, coming to Sapulpa from Nowata.
She was an alumnus of Oklahoma Baptist University at Shawnee and of the Southwestern Baptist Seminary, Ft. Worth. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Yukon and the First Baptist church, Sapulpa.
Other survivors are a son, Morris Hedin, Artesia, N.M., a daughter, Mrs. Sue Moore, Lebanon, Ill., six grandchildren and her mother, Mrs. Minnie Jones, Oklahoma City.
Funeral services are pending with the Owen Funeral Home. In lieu of other remembrances friends may contribute to a special memorial fund at the First Baptist Church.
IN MEMORY OF:
Mrs. Jewel M. Hedin
BORN:
August 9, 1907
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
DIED:
September 7, 1963
Tulsa, Oklahoma
SERVICES:
10:30 A.M. Tuesday
September 10, 1963
First Baptist Church
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING:
Rev. John Hamilton
Rev. Estel Thomason
PALLBEARERS:
C.W. Dickerson --- Jack Hall
John Archer --- C.W. Mullen
Lonnie Campbell --- Carl Reneau
INTERMENT:
Memorial Park Cemetery
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
ARRANGEMENTS BY:
"The Owens"
Owen Funeral Home
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
---End---
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, November 24, 2004
KIEFER -- Mary L. Heeney, 50, nurse, died Monday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, Freedom New Covenant Church. Cremation Care, Glenpool.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, August 10, 2005
BRISTOW -- Dick Heffner, 86, horse trainer, died Monday. Private family services. Green Hill, Sapulpa.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, October 14, 2005
BRISTOW -- Janie Viola Helt, 85, homemaker, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Amis-Kennard Funeral Home Chapel, Catoosa.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, May 22, 2004
HELVEY -- Eldon Lee Perry, born September 20, 1935, died May 20, 2004. Perry was married for 48 years to Nancy and had 2 married sons and 5 grandchildren. Scott, 47, lives in Sapulpa and has 2 girls, Amber and Caroline, 19 and 18, and 1 boy, Brandon, 15. Bryan, 42, lives in Claremore and has 2 boys, Josh and Seth, 22 and 10. Perry had been employed by National Tank Company (NATCO). Perry enjoyed various responsibilities during his tenure of employment, retiring as a Director of Purchasing in 2000. He traveled South America, Europe, the Mid-East and Southeast Asia. Perry and his framily resided in Singapore from 1973 to 1977. He had lived in Houston, TX from 1982 to 2000, before settling in Claremore, OK, where he enjoyed woodworking, golf and spending time with his family. Perry was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sorely missed. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 23 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel. Memorial service will be held at First Christian Church, Sapulpa, 2 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2004 under the direction of Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 663-2233.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, Ocober 1, 2004
DEPEW -- Herman "Gus" Henrich, 64, oilfield mechanic, died Thursday. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Friday, Green Hill Funeral HOme, Sapulpa, and service 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Friday, October 1, 2004
Death Notices
HENRICH, Herman -- Herman "Gus" Henrich, 64, of Depew, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 at his home. He was born Aug. 1, 1940 in Verdan.
He is survived by his wife Violet, of the home.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004 at the First Baptist Church of Depew with the Rev. James Lame officiating.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, August 16, 2004
Johnny David 'Rockin John' Henry
Johnny David "Rockin John" Henry, 60, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 of a massive heart attack. He was born April 4, 1944 in Tulsa to James H. and Lola D. (Gartman) Henry.
He was preceded in death by his father James H. Henry in 1971. Surviving him are his wife of 37 years, Barbara (Koger) Henry and sons Johnny David Henry II and James (Jimmy) Richard Henry and wife Shannon; three granddaughters Jillian, Gabrielle and Abbey; mother Lola; brother Warren; sister Jill Riley and spouses and numerous nephews and nieces and hundreds of friends. A radio personality, musician and local entertainier, John was a local legend to many as a rock-n-roll disc jockey and often referred to himself as "Tulsa's Oldest Teenager."
There wasn't anything he didn't know about music and musicians. It has been said many times that if you asked, he could even tell you the color of the record label and probably the amount of grooves a record had.
John loved music and dearly loved spending time with his wife and sons, daughter-in-law and granddaughters on many, many weekends at their cabin on the Illinois River. John was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and a member of First Baptist Church in Sapulpa.
The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at First Baptist Church in Sapulpa with interment at Green Hill Cemetery. The family suggests contributions may be made to the American Legion, Mohawk Post 308, 11328 E. Admiral, Tulsa, OK 74116. Feel free to share your memories with the family at www.moorefuneralhome.com
Moore's Southlawn Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Their phone number is 663-2233.
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, April 7, 2003
SAPULPA -- Phyllis J. Henry, 56, Allen Bowden School bus driver, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Monday. Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, October 8, 2005
BRISTOW -- Richard Henshaw, 61, automobile mechanic, died Thursday. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson. Hutchins-Maples.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, February 11, 2004
SAPULPA -- Roley Noel Henshaw, 82, retired from Hasco Manufacturing, died Monday. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, February 11, 2004
ROLEY NOEL HENSHAW
Roley Noel Henshaw, 82, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 9, 2004. He was born Nov. 16, 1921 in Wetumka to Lucy (Micco) Henshaw Wise and Thomas Henshaw.
He married Bette Porter in December 1945 in Winfield, Kan. Henshaw was a tribal member of the Seminole Nation. He was a World War II veteran member of the Army National Guard attached to the 45th Infantry serving with Battery A 160th Field Artillery Battalion in the Central European Theater. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon, EAME Service Ribbon with one silver service star, one bronze service star and one bronze arrowhead.
He was a member of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Sapulpa. He worked for Joe Aycock Oldsmobile-Pontiac, George Whitten Oldsmobile and retired from Jim Payne Oldsmobile. In recent years he lived in Jenks and had worked for Hasco Manufacturing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons, Stephen Craig and Larry Roy, and two brothers, Roscoe Henshaw and Jasper Wise.
He is survived by daughters, Sharlotte Riggle, and husband, Vernon, of Davis, Lucy Sharp, of Tulsa, and Bettye Paynter and husband, Jim of Skiatook; one son, Tom Henshaw and wife, Roberta, of Norman; one sister, Sarah Helton, of Sapulpa; brother, Harry Henshaw, of Wewoka; six grandchildren, Krista Sharp, of Tulsa, Keela Boisseau, of Ardmore, Mark Riggle, of Stroud, Zachary Henshaw, of McCord AFB, Wash., Tiffany Redding, of Tulsa, and Serina Peterson, of Ft. Lewis, Wash.; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Bobbie Richardson, of Jenks, and his many friends at the Pioneer Village Retirement Center.
Funeral services have been set for 10:30 a.m. Thursdy, Feb. 12 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Garden of Veterans of Green Hill Memorial Gardens in Sapulpa. Memorials can be sent to the American Heart Association.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, December 27, 2003
SAPULPA -- Katherine Juanita Henson, 72, Royal Cleaners employee, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Oak Hill Church, Mannford. Mark Griffith-Riverside, Sand Springs.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, February 13, 2005
MOUNDS -- Robert B. Hereden, 77, oilman, died Thursday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Beggs Cemetery, Beggs. McClendon-Winters, Beggs.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, April 13, 2003
BRISTOW -- Martha Jane Herman, 73, retired school secretary, died Friday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Monday, Presbyterian Church. Hutchins-Maples.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, June 21, 2004
Death Notices
HERRING, Jimmy -- Jimmy William Herring Sr., 70, of Mounds, died Friday, June 19, 2004 at his home. He was born April 2, 1934 in Tulsa.
Survivors are his wife Margaret, of the home; three children Micheil Herring and Kimberly Grames Herring, both of Mounds, and James Herring Jr., of Glenpool, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services are pending and will announced by Smith Funeral Home.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, June 22, 2004
MOUNDS -- Jimmy William Herring Sr., 70, stone mason, died Friday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mounds High School Auditorium. Smith, Sapulpa.
(See HARRING, Jimmy William Sr.)
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, October 29, 2004
SAPULPA -- Mildred Louise Herrman, 77, retired nurse, died Tuesday. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Friday, October 29, 2004
Mildred Louise Herrman
Mildred Louise Herrman, of Sapulpa, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at the age of 77.
She was born May 22, 1927 in Oklahoma City and had lived in Sapulpa for the past 9 years. She was a retired nurse and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Maria Tagle.
Survivors are her daughter, Constance Antonia Crawford, of Pacific Grove, Calif.; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters Ella Mae Grey, of Wichita, Kan., Susan Lawson, of Sapulpa; brother Lewis Flagler; and special niece Carol Smith, of Sapulpa.
Funeral services for Herrman have been set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004 in the Smith Funeral Chapel with Father Stuart Crevcoure officiating.
Interment will follow in the Green Hill Memorial Gardens.
Serving as casketbearers will be Kenneth Smith, David Smith, Steven Lawson, Larry Hunter, Harvey Ugland and Gary Renneskar.
Honorary bearers will be Brian Smith and Tim Presley. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, February 1, 2005
MOUNDS -- Hubert C. Herring, 83, aeronautical engineer, died Sunday. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home Chapel, Bixby.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, June 21, 2005
DRUMRIGHT -- Donnie "Bernice" Herweck, 68, retired garment factory office clerk, died Monday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday, Oak Hill Cemetery. Michael's.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, April 26, 2003
DRUMRIGHT -- Nellie Herwick, 85, nurse's aide, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Michael's Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, September 29, 2005
DRUMRIGHT -- Marrilyn Hester, 57, teacher, died Tuesday. Service 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oak Grove Baptist Church. Smith.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, January 7, 2003
SAPULPA -- Florence Bostick Heusel, 66, homemaker, died Dec. 31. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church. Smith.
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, March 29, 2004
DRUMRIGHT -- Edna Ines Heuston, 89, homemaker, died Saturday. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Michael's Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, February 4, 2003
SAPULPA -- Ella Mae Hewatt, 61, homemaker, died Friday. Private memorial service. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," January 2, 2002
Death Notices:
HICKMAN, James - Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Calvary Baptist Church in Sapulpa. Interment will be in North Heights Cemetery.
Dyer Memorial Chapel in Tulsa is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hickman, 65, of Sapulpa, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001. He was a presser.
Visitation is set from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, September 13, 2004
HICKS, Charles -- Charles J. Hicks, 84, of Henryetta, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004. He was born to Henry and Hattie Williams Hicks May 18, 1920 in Mazie.
He married Sheila Caskey in April 1984.
Survivors are his wife Sheila, of the home; three sons Richard Hicks, of Sapulpa, Less Hicks, of Sapulpa, and Charles Hicks Jr., of the home; two daughters LaPaula McGee, of Tulsa, and Monique Hicks, of the home; one brother Clem Hicks, of Pensacola, Fla.; sister Marie McKenley, of Houston, Mo.; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Lucille Field Hicks; son Dean Hicks; Tanya Hicks and two brothers Earl and Jack Hicks.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004 at Hutchechuppa Indian Baptist Church. A wake service will be at 7 p.m. Tueseday. Harley Barnoski and Andy Hale will officiate the service. Interment will follow the funeral service at the Hutchechuppa Church Cemetery.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, January 8, 2003
HICKS - Laura Elizabeth, 94, of Boynton, OK, was born on April 19, 1908 and died in a Sapulpa Nursing Home on January 5, 2003. She married Clifford Hicks who preceded her in death. She is also preceded by 3 brothers, Jewel, William and Albert Collins; and 2 sisters, Ellie Snyder and Della Leist. Laura is survived by: 4 daughters, Freda Hicks Guthrie of Midwest City, OK, Floretta Hicks Brock of Denton, TX, Frances Hicks of Woodland, WA and Regenia Hicks Land of Sapulpa, OK. Service will be Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at the Boynton First Baptist Church with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family of Ms. Hicks received visitors Tuesday, January 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dowdy Funeral Home, Haskell, OK (9128) 482-5212.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, December 21, 2005
DEPEW -- Mattie Hicks, 53, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Friday, November 12, 2004
Death Notices
HICKS, Peggy S. -- Peggy S. Hicks, of Sapulpa, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa at the age of 52.
Peggy was born December 14, 1951 in Tulsa.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Canyon Road Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Peggy have been set for 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, in the Canyon Road Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Peter officiating.
Interment will follow in the Woodland Memorial Park in Sand Springs. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, November 13, 2004
SAPULPA -- Peggy S. Hicks, 52, homemaker, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Canyon Road Baptist Church. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Saturday, November 13, 2004
Peggy S. Hicks
Peggy S. Hicks, of Sapulpa, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004 at St. John Medical Center at the age of 52. Peggy was born Dec. 14, 1951 in Tulsa and had lived in Sapulpa all of her life. She was a member of the Canyon Road Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was a member of the Sertoma Club and had helped for many years in the Tulsa Easter Pageant.
She was preceded in death by her mother Oramae Fox Adams; brothers Tom and Bill Adams and sister Lillie Mae Rose.
Survivors are her children Tammy Haubert and husband Tracy, of Sapulpa, Julie Roley and husband Mike, of Sapulpa, and Andrew Hicks, of Tulsa; grandchildren Emily Haubert, Rachel Haubert, Libby Haubert, Zachare Johnson and Laurie Johnson; her father T.H. Adams, of Sapulpa; special friend Robert Phillips and former husband Tommy Hicks.
Funeral services for Peggy have been set for 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004 in the Canyon Road Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Peter officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Memorial Park in Sand Springs.
Serving as casket bearers will be Todd Johnson, James Roley, Steve Whipple, Nick Lankford, Kyle More and Perry Avra. Honorary bearers will be Mike Haubert, Jimmy Haubert, Dan Gurly and Ed Williams. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, June 25, 2004
BRISTOW -- Claten Hiett, 85, farmer, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Welcome Tabernacle Holiness Church, Stroud. Green Hill, Sapulpa.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, January 11, 2005
SAPULPA -- Edgar L. Hiett, 61, died Jan. 4. Memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Death Notices
HIETT, Edgar -- Edgar L. Hiett, 61, of Sapulpa, died Jan. 4, 2005 in Oroville, Calif. He was born Aug. 18, 1943 in Kellyville.
Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold Jones officiating.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, May 23, 2004
SAPULPA -- Gregory Dale Higgins, infant son of Lacey and Clint Higgins, died Wednesday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, June 24, 2003
HIGGINS -- Lucretia Mae, was born August 1, 1935 near Gypsy Corner, Creek County, OK, to Sidney E. and Eulah F. (Stepherson) Edwards. She departed this life on Sunday, June 22, 2003, in Tulsa, at the age of 67 years, 10 months, and 21 days. On Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950, after Sunrise services in Lawton, OK, Lucretia Mae Edwards and Ira "Buddy" C. Higgins were united in marriage. Mrs. Higgins furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor's Degree from the Univeristy of Tulsa. She also obtained a Master's Degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. Mrs. Higgins had lived in Tulsa since 1969, having moved there upon her husband's retirement from the military. With her family, she had lived in Florida, Georgia, Germany, and many other places. Mrs. Higgins was a Special Education Teacher for Will Rogers High School, retiring in 1991. She was a devoted instructor for over 17 years. Mrs. Higgins was also a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and sister. She enjoyed quilting and crafts. Her husband, Buddy, will always remember that no matter what, his wife loved him. Mrs. Higgins is survived by: her husband of over 53 years, Buddy of the home; 1 daughter, Brenda Brashears and husband, Steve of Sunrise, FL; 2 brothers, Odell Edwards and wife, Mattie of Dry Prong, LA; G.W. Edwards and wife, Betty of Natchez, MS; 1 sister, Leveta Cathey and husband, Bill of Washington, DE; 5 grandchildren, Rick Brashears, Christy Stephens, Philip Mengelkamp, Deitrik Brashears, and Laura Mengelkamp; 2 great-grandchildren, Lauren and Katie Shields; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Mrs. Higgins was preceded in death by: her parents and 1 daughter, Linda Mengelkamp. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2003, at the Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Craig Long will officiate with interment following at Oakdale Cemetery near Depew, OK. Service in under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home, 119 N. Chestnut, Bristow, OK (918) 367-3318.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, March 16, 2003
BRISTOW -- Ralph R. Hilburn, 66, retired wastewater plant operator, died Thursday. Memorial service 10 a.m. Monday, First Church of God. Smith, Sapulpa.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, June 23, 2005
DEPEW -- Anna Lee Hill, 90, church secretary, died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church. Hutchins-Maples, Bristow.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, October 3, 2003
SAPULPA -- Crystal T. Hill, 86, homemaker, died Thursday. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, October 6, 2003
CRYSTAL T. HILL
Crystal T. Hill, 86, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003 at St. John Sapulpa.
She was born Oct. 6, 1916 in Mannford and had lived in Sapulpa for 70 years. She was the widow of Owen E. Hill.
Mrs. Hill was a member of the First Christian Church, Rose Unit of Sapulpa Garden Clubs, past worthy matron of Naomi Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and past-president of the Women's Chamber of Commerce.
She is survived by her children, Bob and Dottie Hill, of Sapulpa, and Barbetta and John Prine, of Tulsa; grandchildren James E. and Trish Prine, Kenny Owen Hill, Robert Kevin and Marcia Hill, Tammy and Wendell Peek, Terry W. and Debra Hill; great-grandchildren Tara Hill, Cameron Hill, Tasha Hill, Tanner Hill and Ian Hill.
She was preceded in death by grandson Tim Shannon.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, 2003 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Howell and Lillie Cook officiating.
Interment will follow in Green Hill Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
Serving as casketbearers will be James E. Prine, Kenny Owen Hill, Robert Kevin Hill, Terry W. Hill and Cameron Hill.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, April 2, 2004
BRISTOW -- Edward "Ed" Hill, 87, retired from Bristow Water Department, died Wednesday in Tulsa. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Advent Christian Church. Hutchins-Maples.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, September 2, 2004
BRISTOW -- Freda D. Hill, 97, homemaker, died Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Freewill Baptist Church. Hutchins-Maples.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, July 23, 2003
BRISTOW -- Freeman Hill, 80, tree trimmer, died Sunday. Wake 7 p.m. Wednesday and service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, both at Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, June 7, 2004
SAPULPA -- Garland L. Hill, 58, retired from the Postal Service, died Saturday. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Green Hill Mausoleum Chapel, Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, June 7, 2004
Garland Lee Hill
Garland Lee Hill died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at his residence at the age of 58.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at the Green Hill Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Garland Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill Memorial Gardens under direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Casket bearers will be Frank Haven, Charles Hughes, Gerry Borne, E.J. Wilson and Lester Ball. Honorary bearers are Ric Garcia and Michael Connor.
SAPULPA -- J. R. Hill, 64, K-Hill Trucking Co. owner, died Tuesday. Private family service. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, April 9, 2003
J. R. Hill
J.R. Hill, 64, of Sapulpa, died Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at his home.
J.R. was born Dec. 18, 1938 in Clayton to Henry and Prudy Chapman Hill. He has lived in Sapulpa for the past 35 years, moving here from Warner.
He was the owner/operator of K-Hill Trucking Company and served in the U.S. Army.
He is surviv3ed by his wife, Judy, of the home; children, Jerry Hill, of Sapulpa, Kim Nickell, of Sapulpa, and Beth Sturman, of Tulsa; his mother, Prudy Hill, of Warner; grandchildren Thomas Nickell, Jennifer Nickell and Jerry Hill; sisters Joy Washum, of Warner, Judy Smith of Fort Gibson, and Hope Hill, of Ft. Worth, Texas.
Private family services will be held Friday, April 11, 2003.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
SAPULPA -- Jennifer Hill, 29, saleswoman, died Saturday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday. Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
SAPULPA -- Joan Hill, 62, abstract clerk, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
John Lee Hill
John Lee Hill, of Chouteau, was born Feb. 26, 1942 in Muskogee to John Henry and Lilly Dozy (Waits) Hill. He passed away May 31, 2004 at the age of 62 years, three months and five days. He was retired from the Sapulpa Fire Department and for the past 15 years had been enjoying his retirement living near the lake and boating.
Survivors are his father John Henry Hill, of Muskogee; children Joel Hill, of Tulsa, Johna Gilbert, of Tulsa, and three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the Stanley's Memorial Chapel in Tulsa with the Rev. Keith Mills officiating under the direction of Stanleys Funeral Service 39590 E. 31st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135, 743-6271.
BRISTOW -- Lee Ellen Hill, 78, homemaker, died Thursday. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Advent Christian Church. Hutchins-Maples.
Christopher C. Hilliard
Christopher C. Hilliard died Thursday, July 7, 2005 at the age of 37.
He was born Nov. 2, 1967 in Oklahoma City. He was a self employed contractor.
Survivors are his wife, Christi, of the home; daughters Brittany and Baylee; stepson Greg Parker; father and stepmother John and Joyce Hilliard, of Cleveland; brothers Gregg and Matt Hilliard; nephew Scott; and niece Heather.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2005 at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow under direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
SAPULPA -- Charles Edward "Eddie" Hillis, 48, Flowben manager, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
DRUMRIGHT -- Merle E. Hines, 83, retired American Airlines mechanic, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Michael's Funeral Home Chapel.
BRISTOW -- Ruthie Mae Hines, 63, Rainbow Health Center nurse's aide, died Thursday. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home Chapel.
DRUMRIGHT -- Don Hitson, 56, carpenter, died Friday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, North Cemetery, Michael's.
MANNFORD -- Ina Verdene Hix, 82, homemaker, died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Wedensday, Mannford Christian Fellowship Church. Mobley-Dodson, Sand Springs.
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