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JENKS -- Helen Haas, 76, Tuesday (Whisenhunt, Tulsa).
BIXBY -- Shirley Ann Hackenberger, 70, homemaker, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tuesday, May 4, 2004
HACKENBERGER -- Shirley Ann, 70, of Bixby. Departed this life at her home, May 1, 2004, surrounded by loving family. Born July 5, 1933, the second daughter of Willis E. and Lillie (Brittenham) Allen at Haskell, OK. A happy person, who thoroughly enjoyed life, spectator sports, golfing and boat racing. A very loving and understanding heart, she enriched the lives of all who knew her. Survived by her husband and soul mate, Lt. Col H. B. "Hal" Hackenberger; 2 sons, Michael Brown and wife, Tricia, Mounds; Randy Brown and wife, Jan, Mounds; daughter, Teresa Null and husband, Woody, Collinsville; 1 sister and special friend, Wreta Pelzer, Tulsa; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Service will be Tuesday, May 4, 2004, 2 p.m, Bixby Funeral Service Colonial Chapel. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa. Bixby Funeral Service 369-1700.
HADA -- Albert Jason, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2004, in Tulsa, OK. He was born August 20, 1921 in Winchester, OK. Albert was a retired Administrator from Bixby Public Schools, a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Master Gardeners of Oklahoma and a 32nd Degree Mason. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Callery of Hurst, TX; son, Barry Blake of Bedford, TX; daughter, Linda Chesnutt of Palm Dale, CA; sister, Rachel Province of Kansas; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances in February 2004. A funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, 6500 S. 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow, OK. The family requests no flowers, but gifts and offerings to Christ United Methodist Church Wesley Bible Class, 3515 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74135. Floral Haven, 252-2518.
BIXBY -- Lisa K. Haffener, 46, St. Francis Hospital registered nurse, died Tuesday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. Saturday, Church of the Resurrection, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Tommie Fine Hagan, 89, retired police officer, died Wednesday. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Alderwoods-Heath Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- J. B. Hailey, 85, retired auto mechanic, died Friday. Visitation 1-5 p.m. Monday, Bixy Funeral Service, and graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bixby Cemetery.
BIXBY -- Ann L. Hale, 78, journalist, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, House of Prayer, Tulsa. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Doris Jean Hale, 73, retired bookkeeper, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
JENKS -- Dwane Keith Hale, 46, welder, died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, New Spring Assembly of God. Schaudt's, Glenpool.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, January 6, 2005
Death Notices
HALE, Dwane -- Dwane Keith Hale, 46, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa.
Keith was born Aug. 17, 1958 in Okmulgee.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 at New Spring Assembly of God Church in Jenks with the Rev. Mark Merrill officiating. Committal will be at Bixby Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Daniel C. Schaudt of Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service & Creamtion Care. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at:
www.schaudtfuneralservice.com
From "The Jenks Journal," Thursday, January 20, 2005
Dwane Keith Hale
Service for Dwane Keith Hale, 46, Jenks, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at New Spring Assembly of God Church, Jenks, with Rev. Mark Merrill officiating. Burial was in Bixby Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Daniel C. Schaudt of Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service and Cremation Care.
Hale was born Aug. 17, 1958 in Okmulgee, Okla. son of Jim and Betty Spurgeon Hale. He died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa.
He resided in Jenks all his life and graduated from Jenks High School in 1976. He was a welder by trade and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Hale is survived by his parents; a brother and sister in-law, Kim and Freda Hale, sister and brother-in-law Tonya and Laury Lee; one son, Jason Hale, nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers were Jared Hale, Zane Hale, Mike Bright, Tommy Langley, Mike Johns and Laury Lee.
Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at:
www.schaudtfuneralservice.com
GLENPOOL -- Wanda S. Hale, 69, retired McDonald's restaurant manager, died Tuesday. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Ninde Whisenhunt Funeral Home Chapel.
JENKS -- Bryan C. Hall, 38, independent welder, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, October 28, 2004
HALL -- Bryan C., 38, Independent Welder, of Jenks, OK, died Monday, October 25, 2004. Born Tulsa, OK, son of Dennis Hall. Preceded in death by his mother, Paula Hall. Survived by: wife, Charlene Hall of the home; son, Bryan Hall, daughters, Brooke and Katie Hall, all of Jenks, OK; brothers, Ben Hall and Beau Hall of Jenks, OK; sisters Brittani and husband, Gabe Skinner, Conway, AR, Brandi Hall of Jenks, OK, and Jennifer Hall of Ft. Worth, TX; grandmother, Mrs. Guy Hall of Tulsa, OK; and brother-in-law, Lance Long. Service 2 p.m. Friday, at Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Chapel. Interment at Floral Haven Cemetery. Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Chapel, 291-3500.
BIXBY -- Connie M. Hall, 69, former Rainbow Concrete co-owner, died Monday. Service 1:30 p.m. Friday, Grace Fellowship, Broken Arrow. Bixby Funeral Service.
HALL -- Connie Mack, 69, of Bixby. Retired former co-owner Rainbow Concrete Co., in Tulsa. Born April 5, 1933, Ottawa County, OK. Departed this life November 4, 2002, 3:00 p.m. in Bixby. Survived by wife, Jan Hall of 45 years; children, Jodi Stewart, Jeff Hall and Duska Reynolds; grandchildren, Brianna and Kali; sons-in-law, Craig and Richard; sister, Billie Jones; and numerous friends and relatives. Connie was a Veteran of the Korean War, after which he moved to Tulsa and married Jan. Connie was the co-founder of Rainbow Concrete where he served as Secretary-Treasurer. Connie was a longstanding member of Grace Fwllowship, where he served on the advisory board of the church for more than 20 years as well as volunteering in other capacities. Connie was a generous man who had a heart to help people. He was giving toward his family and they were his priority. Connie's hobbies were vacationing in Cancun, playing golf, following OU sports and ORU basketball, traveling and spending time with his family. Connie will be greatly missed. Memorial service Friday, 1:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship, Broken Arrow. Bixby Funeral Service, 369-1700.
Funeral services were held at Leonard Funeral Home chapel at 2 p.m. Monday for DaVonya Kay Hall, 16 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hall Jr., 308 E. Washington, Bixby. She passed away Friday, Oct. 16.
Survivors include the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dodrill, Rt. 2, Jenks, William E. Hall Sr., San Antonio, Tex.; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dodrill, Tulsa.
Burial was in Shahan Cemetery under direction of Leonard Funeral Home.
JENKS -- Donald Gene Hall, 76, retired Southwestern Bell employee, died Sunday. Service10 a.m. Wednesday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel, Bixby.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, January 13, 2004
HALL -- Donald G., 76, of Jenks, died Sunday, January 11, 2004 at his home. Retired Southwestern Bell Lineman Installer. Avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. Survived by: 2 daughters, Debbie Wheat and husband Jim, of Jenks, Gayla Kaiser and husband, Bill, of New Canaan, CT, and 5 grandchildren, Ashley Fitzgerald, Shelby Wheat, Shane, Ryan and Taylor Kaiser. Visitation 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bixby Funeral Service Colonial Chapel, 369-1700.
From "The Jenks Journal," Thursday, January 22, 2004
DEATHS
DONALD GENE HALL
Services for Donald Gene Hall, 76, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 in the Bixby Funeral Service Colonial Chapel in Bixby. Rev. Troy Hayes officiated.
Interment was in Bixby Cemetery under the direction of Jack Selby, Bixby Funeral Service.
Mr. Hall was born Sept. 26, 1927 in Broken Arrow, the only child of Len and Alva Mae McCutchen Hall. He died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004 at his home in Jenks.
Donnie lived his entire life in Jenks graduating from Jenks High School where he participated in football and baseball. He served his country in the Merchant Marines and retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a linesman and installer after 35 years.
An avid hunter, fisherman and golfer, he was a scratch golfer averaging in the low 70's and was a member of the Polecat Creek Golf Association.
Preceded in death by his parents, Donnie is survived by two daughters, Debbie Wheat and husband Jim of Jenks and Gayla Kaiser and husband Bill of New Canaan, CT as well as five grandchildren, Ashley Fitzgerald, Shelby Wheat, Shane, Ryan and Taylor Kaiser.
Honorary casket bearers included Bill Kaiser, Jim Wheat, Shane Kaiser, Ryan Kaiser, Taylor Kaiser, Jim Dugger, Dean Dugger, Doug Dugger, Doug Pilgrim, Mike Willibey, Marvin Hampton, Bill Cosby, Mike Kenninger, E.C. Williamson, Sam Lamont, Tom Stapleton, Alvie Moore, Allen Overturf, Fonnie McCutchen, Freddie Aragon, Bill Colbert, Don Simmons, Hershell Beasley, Charlie Maddux, Floyd Bogle, Larry Greene, L.D. Bogle, John Giegt and Mike Sher.
BIXBY -- Eddie Wayne Hall, 46, hardwood floor installer, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, Tulsa. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Johnny Lee Hall, 47, welder, died Aug. 29. Memorial service 3 p.m. Friday, Freewill Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Mary Ann Hall, 79, homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday, Bixby Funeral Service, and memorial service 11 a.m. Monday, Christian Church.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, October 13, 2002
HALL -- Mary Ann, 79, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2002. She was the daughter of Edwin L. and Dorothy (Gongwer) Davis, born in Washington D.C. on July 23, 1923. She was raised in Washington D.C. with two older sisters and two younger brothers. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 1945. Mary Ann married J. Oakley Hall Jr. on February 6, 1944 in Washington D.C. while he was in the United States Army. After leaving the service, Oakley completed his college studies and obtained Master's Degree in Dairy Manufacturing and worked for Safeway Stores Milk Department. They moved to Ft. Worth, TX, Salt Lake City, UT, Denver, CO, and Oklahoma City, OK with Safeway. Mary Ann and Oakley moved to Bixby in 1962 with their 6 children. Mary Ann worked in Band Boosters Club and Brownie Scouts. She was an accomplished seamstress and quilter. She was active in her church, Bixby Christian, serving as a soloist in the choir, Sunday School Teacher, and many other capacities. Mary Ann was preceded in death by: her parents; her beloved husband, J. Oakley Hall, Jr.; and 2 brothers, James Gongwer Davis and Edwin Wellington Davis. She is survived by: 6 children, Oakley Hall and wife, Sue of Kingwood, TX, James Davis Hall of Denver, CO, Kathryn L. Huneryager of Winston-Salem, NC, Patricia Creekmore and husband, Roger Burton of Steamboat Springs, CO, Andrew Lee Hall and wife, Debbie of Wichita, KS, and Amy Kerntke and husband Ken of Phoenix, AZ; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Dorothy Wiedemer of Darien, WI and Charolotte Duvall of Chevy Chase, MD. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon 4-7 p.m. at Bixby Funeral Service. Memorial service 11 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2002 at Bixby Christian Church with interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bixby Christian Church. Bixby Funeral Service 369-1700.
GLENPOOL -- Ethan Michael Hames, infant son of Kristina and Michael Hames, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Fish Family Cemetery, Henryetta. Shurden, Henryetta.
BIXBY -- Bob Hamliton, 66, retired building contractor, died thursday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Sunday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow. Moore's Eastlawn, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Curtis Lee Hamilton, 47, diesel mechanic, died July 14. Memorial service 6:30 p.m. Friday, Assmebly of God, Morris. AdamsCrest Cremation, Tulsa.
JENKS -- Delora Hamilton, 80, nurse's aide, died Sunday. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and service 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home, Beggs.
JENKS -- Kathleen Janice Hammock, 64, retired cashier, died Thursday. Visitation 1-5 p.m. Sunday and service 10 a.m. Monday, both at Bixby Funeral Service.
From "The Jenks Journal," Thursday, March 25, 2004
Kathleen Hammock
Service for Kathleen Janice Hammock, 64, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, at Bixby Funeral Service Chapel. Minister Tracy Ellis officiated.
Interment was at Bixby Cemetery under the direction of Jack Selby, Bixby Funeral Service.
Mrs. Hammock was born June 19, 1939, at Jenks, the daughter of Carmen Cash and Maude Clark Cash. She died at SouthCrest Hospital in Tulsa on March 18, 2004.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by four sons, Jimmy Williams, Joe Williams, Kenny Williams and Bruce Hammock; one daughter, Pat Cocthamp, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
JENKS--Lydia Renea Hammond, infant daughter of Brenda and Paul Hammond, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Eastland Baptist Church. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Marlea Lynn Hammonds, 54, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m.m Friday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
HANCOCK, Cynthia -- Cynthia Marguerite Hancock, 44, of Tulsa, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2006.
Cynthia was born June 5, 1962 in La Mesa, Calif.
Private family services will take place at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service and Cremation Care.
Funeral services for Evelyn Hancock of McAlester, Okla., were held Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, with Br. Bruce Ott officiating the 2 p.m. service. Arrangements were under the direction of Mills Funeral Home in McAlester.
Evelyn Hancock was born April 4, 1932 in McAlester, Okla. the daughter of Lee and Annie Ensharkey Hancock, and lived most of her life in McAlester but did reside for a short time in both Tulsa and Jenks. She passed from this life on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000 at Carl Albert Indian Hospital in Ada, Okla.
Ms. Hancock was retired from CNA and was affiliated with the Ash Creek Union Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Doyle Hancock and one sister, Opal Mary Hancock.
She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law: Mitchell and Barbara Traylor of Oklahoma City; Ronald and Jeanne Tralor of spring, Texas and Robert Beck of the home; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Solomon Hancock of El Reno, Okla.; four sisters, Lucille and Carl Jameson of Crowder, Okla.; Virginia and Louie Sam of McAlester; Jean Cameron of McAlester; and Jurline and Gene McGill of Kiowa, Okla.; and a half-brother and a half-sister, Walter and Sarah Amos of McAlester and Bob and Betty Karr of McAlester; also numerous nieces and nephews.
BIXBY -- Catherine Hansen, 86, homemaker, died Sunday. Services pending. Moore's Southlawn, Tulsa.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, May 9, 2006
HANSEN, Catherine E. "Kay," 86, homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Moore's Southlawn Funeral Home, and service 2 p.m. Wedneseday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel.
BIXBY -- Jess L. Hardgraves, 89, retired from Patterson Steel, died Thrusday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY -- Nila Hardin, 84, died Thursday. Services pending. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Arthur E. Hare, 79, retired Sun Oil firefighter, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
BIXBY -- Faye Hare, 82, homemaker, died Thursday. Services pending. Bixby Funeral Service.
The funeral of Fred M. Hare, 84, was held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Jenks First Christian Church, with burial in South Heights Cemetery, Sapulpa.
Mr. Hare, who died Friday, was a retired rig builder and former Gulf Oil employee. He came to Jenks in 1914 from Avant and was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Kiefer.
Surviving are his widow, Emma; three sons, Fred M. Jr., of Purcell, Arthur of Bixby, and Emanuel of 2521 So. Birmingham of Tulsa; two brothers; a sister and three grandchildren.
JENKS -- Georgie L. Hare, 77, homemaker, died Wednesday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Sapulpa, and service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Evangelistic Temple, Tulsa.
From "The Jenks Journal," Thursday, April 7, 2005
JENKS -- Sherry Sue Hargrove, 55, former Safeway employee, died Wednesday. Visitation 9 a.m. - noon Friday. Bixby Funeral Service, Bixby, and service 2 p.m. Friday, Bixby Cemetery Chapel, Bixby.
HARGROVE -- Sherry Sue, 55, of Jenks, passed away Wednesday. Graduate of Jenks High School, Class of 1966. Former employee of Safeway. Survived by mother, Rosie Brown, Jenks; sisters, Jean Bassett and Tina Snow. Visitation Friday 9 a.m. - Noon. Service 2 p.m. Bixby Cemetery Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Green Country. Bixby Funeral Service, 369-1700.
Services for Sherry S. Hargrove were held Feb. 14 at Bixby Cemetery Chapel. Rev. Troy Hayes officiated. Burial was in Bixby Cemetery under the direction of Jack Selby, Bixby Funeral Service.
Hargrove was born March 27, 1947 at Tulsa, the daughter of Charles E. Hargrove and Rosie E. Philkoff Hargrove. She died Feb. 12, 2003 at Jenks at age 55.
She lived in the Jenks area all her life and graduated from Jenks High School in 1966. She worked for Safeway as a forklift driver retiring in 1991.
Hargrove is survived by her mother, Rosie Brown of Jenks and two sisters, Jean Bassett of Jenks and Tina Snow of Tulsa.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hargrove of 9100 South Delaware Ave. have been notified that their son, Pfc Teddy Earl Hargrove, 20, was killed last week in action in Vietnam.
Hargrove was killed Friday near DaNang. He was at a night defensive position when the area came under attack. He was born in Tulsa and reared at Velma, Okla. before attending West Point Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and Cameron Junior College at Lawson. He was a 1967 graduate of Velma High School.
While in high school, Hargrove was captain of the football team, vice president of the letterman's club, president of the science club and a student council representative.
He entered the Army in September 1968 and had been assigned with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in Vietnam since last February. He is also survived by a brother, Stanley Hargrove and a sister, Yvonne Hargrove, both of the home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hargrove of Jenks and Mr. and Mrs. Tudor Philkoff of Jenks.
Riverside Funeral Home will announce arrangements.
JENKS -- Grace B. Harjo, 96, retired from Jenks Public Schools, died Tuesday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Amis-Kennard Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
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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," Tuesday, June 29, 2004
GLENPOOL -- Joy Laura Ellen Harjo, 13, student, died June 21. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Praise Center Ministries, Sapulpa. Smith, Sapulpa.
Services for Virginia Lucille Allton, 79, were Oct. 24, 2000, at the Regular Baptist Church in Jenks. Interment was at the Bixby Cemetery under the direction of Ninde Funeral Home, Jenks.
The Rev. Troy Hayes officiated the services.
Born April 19, 1921 in Mulberry, Ark. to John Harlan and Attie Bolton.
Mrs. Allton died Oct. 20, 2000, in Jenks.
She moved to Jenks when she was six years old and spent most of her life here.
Most of her adult life she worked at Allton's Greenhouse where she loved growing and selling flowers.
She has been retired for the past 17 years and spent much of that time in her garden.
She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Nolan and her husband, Michael, of Roanoke, Texas; two sons: Billy E. Ayers and his wife, Linda, of Haslet, Texas and Sam J. Allton of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren: William J. Nolan and Alyce Elizabeth Johnson of Roanoke; Joseph J. Ayers of Denton, Texas; Virginia M. Ayers and Elizabeth A. Ayers of Haslet, Texas; Dr. Iantha Harvey, Jocelyn Heaton and Zeb L. Allton of Oklahoma City; two step-grandchildren: Jayne Robbins of Bartlesville and Michael E. Nolan, Jr. of Lone Oak, Texas; one great-granddaughter, Anna Lucille Johnson of Roanoke; one sister, Jewell Parker of Tulsa; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
GLENPOOL -- LeRoy Harmon, 57, truck driver, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Schuadt's Glenpool Funeral Service Chapel.
BIXBY -- Anne Elaine Harper, 37, Samson Co. senior accountant, died Thursday. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday, St. Clement Catholic Church, and funeral Mass noon Monday, St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Tulsa. Bixby Funeral Service.
JENKS -- Eula Evelyn Harper, 74, retired Harper Service Station owner and operator, died Friday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Gladys J. Harper, 80, homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bixby Cemetery. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY -- Gordon Wayne Harper, 56, security guard, died May 2 in California. Service 3 p.m. Friday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
BIXBY -- James A. Harper, 73, farmer, died Sunday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. WEdnesday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, and service 2 p.m. Thursday, Shellenbarger Free Will Baptist Church. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY -- Erwin Harrell, 59, died Sunday. Service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bixby Manor Nursing Home. Bixby Funeral Service.
The Rev. Arnold Everett Harris
The Rev. Arnold Everett Harris, of Jenks, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004 at the age of 90. He was born Nov. 6, 1914 in Quitman, Ark. He was a retired minister of the United Pentecostal Church serving in many area churches including Sapulpa, Jenks, Mounds and Glenpool. He also was employed by Seismograph Corporation in Tulsa as a boiler room engineer.
He is survived by his wife Wilma, of the home. They were married for 67 years. He is also survived by a daughter Patricia Brusso, of Madison, Ala.; sons Gene Harris of Okmulgee, Dick Harris, of Jenks, and Larry Harris, of Tulsa; sisters May Baker, of Iraan, Texas and Trudence Staggs, of Conway, Ark.; brothers Ray Harris, of Mora, Minn., and Erbie Harris, of McCamey, Texas; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his son Jimmy Harris; two grandsons; one great-grandchild; two sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2004 at the Glenpool United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Gary Stanley, Sr. and the Rev. Matthew Martin officiating. Burial was at Duck Creek Cemetery in Liberty Mounds.
Pall bearers were Kevin Harris, Tim Harris, Patrick Harris, Edward Crawford, Johnnie Fields, David Harris, Scott Gibson and Cooper Gibson. There was a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at Ninde Funeral Home, 3841 S. Peoria, in Tulsa.
JENKS--Connie Sue Harris, 54, teacher, died Sunday. Services pending. Ninde.
HARRIS -- Connie Sue, 54, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 14, 2001. Born April 27, 1947 in Henryetta, OK, the daughter of Archy and Kathleen Fuller. She was preceded in death by her father, Archy Fuller and brothers, Glenn Fuller. Connie is survived by: daughter, Deena Allen and her husband, Dr. Patrick Allen of Coffeyville, KS; 2 sons, Scott Harris and Eric Harris of Tulsa; and 5 grandchildren. She was an Elementary School Teacher at Jenks Central Elementary where she was the 2000-2001 Teacher of the Year. She was a long time resident of Jenks, OK and very proud of her community. Connie was a member of Church on the Move in Tulsa. Memorials may be made to the One-Eighty Youth Building Project at Church on the Move or the American Cancer Society. Visitation Tuesday, 12 noon-9 p.m. Ninde Jenks Chapel. Interment Wetumka City Cemetery. Ninde Funeral Directors, Jenks Chapel, 299-5001.
GLENPOOL--Jerry Harris, 67, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bixby Cemetery Chapel, Bixby. Leonard & Marker, Bixby.
BIXBY--Jewel Edna Harris, 86, homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson. Millsap, Fort Gibson.
Mrs. Margaret Russel Harris, 44, 532 East 39th North (Tulsa), died in a Tulsa hospital June 23, from injuries received in an auto accident Sunday afternoon near Muskogee.
She was the daughter of Mrs. Guy Kennedy, a teacher in the Jenks school. Mrs. Harris has been an evangelist for a number of years. She was often heard on the radio, in preaching, and music. She was a pastor for a non-denominational church in Sapulpa for a few years, before moving to Tulsa.
Mrs. Harris grew up in Morris, Okla. She attended high school at Nuyaka, Okla., and college at East Central.
She is survived by a brother, Dr. Joe Glover of Woodward, Okla.
Funeral services were in the Jenks high school auditorium Thursday morning, with burial in Okmulgee, under the direction of Riverside Funeral Home.
BIXBY -- Melanie Denisse Harris, 52, died Friday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, Talala Cemetery, Talala. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY -- Myrtle Harris, 89, homemaker, died Sunday. Private family service. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Ray Harris, 82, died Tuesday. Graveside services 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Fort Gibson National Cemetery. Millsap.
JENKS--Oliver B. Harrison, 87, Southern Villa Mobile Home Park owner, died Friday. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Monday, Ninde Funeral Home, and service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church.
BIXBY -- Martha J. Harvey, 87, homemaker, died Friday. Services were held Tuesday. Shurden, Henryetta.
BIXBY -- Addie L. Harvill, 87, homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services 5 p.m. Thursday, Raymoundville Cemetery. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- L.D. Harvill, 59, Green Country Powerwash owner and operator, died Saturday. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Bixby Cemetery. Bixby Funeral Service.
At least three people were killed in traffic accidents this weekend, including a Jenks woman, officials said.
Known dead are:
Hasbrouck was killed Sunday when the Chevrolet Metro she was a passenger in was struck at the intersection of Elwood Avenue and 71st Street, said Tulsa Police Capt. John Bowman.
The Metro was attempting to make a left turn onto Elwood Avenue when a Chevy S-10 pickup traveling eastbound hit the passenger's side door, Bowman said.
Hasbrouck was pronounced dead at the scene of the 3:45 p.m. accident.
Her husband, Peter Hasbrouck, was taken to St. Francis Hospital. His injuries were apparently not life threatening, officials said.
The 19-year-old driver of the pickup had only minor injuries.
No one has been cited in the accident yet, Bowman said.
Lawrence and Dement were killed in a Saturday accident near Fairland that injured three others, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.
The 7-year-old was a passenger in a car that pulled into the path of Dement's pickup truck on Oklahoma 125, the patrol said. Two passengers in Dement's truck and the driver of the car were injured.
Seat belts were not in use, troopers said.
HATFIELD, William Ray "Bill," was born December 26, 1933 in Tulsa to Omia Obed and Eunice Leona (King) Hatfield. He passed from this life, Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at the age of 67. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Postal service as a Supervisor after 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Elmer and Dean Hatfield. Bill is survived by: his wife, Carolyn of the home; daughters and son-in-law, Jayme Lynn Hatfield of Soldatna, AK, Sammye Ann and Kirt Bankston of Broken Arrow, OK; 2 stepsons and their wives, Jon Randall and Robin Ishmael of Glenpool, OK and Richard Lee and Rhonda Ishmael of Sapulpa, OK; sister and brother-in-law, Norma Jean and D. E. Landers of Collinsville, OK; 5 grandchildren, Jasen, Matthew and Emma Lawwill, all of Broken Arrow, OK, Shannon and Erik Ishmael, both of Sapulpa, OK. Also surviving are his siters-in-law, Willie Hatfield of Tulsa and Shirley Hatfield of Milton, FL. Funeral service 11 a.m., Friday, January 5, 2001, Ninde Jenks Chapel. Graveside service will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Ninde Funeral Directors, Jenks Chapel, 299-5001.
GLENPOOL -- Dorothy Katherine Haun, 61, retired florist, died May 4. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Calif. Schaudt's.
BIXBY -- Alonzo C. "Lon" Haverfield, 84, retired funeral home director, died Thursday. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home Chapel.
BIXBY -- Robert Hawk, 65, retired Hale Halsell Co. CEO, died Wednesday. Private family services. Fitzgerald's Soutwood Colonial, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- James C. Hawkins, 60, JCH Construction Co. owner, died Wednesday. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Funeral Home, Tulsa, and memorial service 3 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Jenks.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday in the Airview Assmebly of God church for Mrs. Robert (Menta) Hawkins, 74, who died Monday at her home in Jenks.
She had lived in Jenks for the past fifty years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1969.
She was a member of the Airview Assembly of God church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clarcy Weaver of Jenks; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Asburn Branscum, Lelan Branscum of Mt. View, Ark., and Benjamin Branscum of Fox, Ark.
Other survivors include: two sisters, Mrs. Delia Cummings of Tuttle, Okla., and Dollie Ford of Garfield, Ark.
Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Kennard Funeral Service.
ROBERT P. HAWKINS of Route Two, Jenks, suffered a heart attack and died before arrival at a hospital while fishing in the Washita River near Chickasha Monday. He was 76.
Funeral services were to be held at Airview Assembly of God church Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Kennard Funeral services of Broken Arrow in charge.
Hawkins was a retired carpenter. Born in Mountain Home, Ark., he came to this area in 1920.
Survivors include the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Clarcy Weaver of Jenks; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Dora Welt of Jenks and Mrs. Arizona Merridith of Fox, Ark.
Burial will be at Memorial Park.
Frank M. Hayes, retired farmer and nurseryman, died at his home here Thursday night. He was 68 years of age.
A native of Dalton, Ga., Mr. Hayes lived in Jenks many years, farming for some time and later working for the Schell Nursery in Jenks until moving to Dallas about five years ago. He returned to Jenks three weeks ago to make his home with his son, Floyd Hayes.
He was a member of the Baptist church and a former member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Jenks.
Surviving are his wife, Carrie; five other sons: the Rev. Troy Hayes, pastor of the Jenks Regular Baptist Church; Buck Hayes of Irving, Texas; Kenneth and Frank W. Hayes, both of Freeport, Tex.; and Avery Hayes of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Estell McGown of Fairfield, Calif.; and Mrs. Pauline Scrivner of Fresno, Calif.; two brothers, Luther Hayes of Leonard and Ellis Hayes of Farmersville, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Doshio Glass of Oakhurst and Mrs. Mary Seaborn of Portland, Ore.; 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
BIXBY -- Floyd L. Haynes, 75, retired Ramsey Chevrolet mechanic, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
BETTE HAYS
Services for Bette Hays, 56, of Jenks, were 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 at St. Patricks Episcopal Church, Broken Arrow, with Shelby Scott officiating and George Christy assisting.
Burial was in Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow under the direction of Rogers Funeral Home.
Pallbearers included Gerald Tush, Mike Nevelle, Dr. Ed Taylor, Travis Jennings, Cleo Miller and Buddy Hott.
Mrs. Hays died Aug. 15 in Tulsa.
She was born May 11, 1947 in Henryetta, Okla., daughter of David "Frenchie" and Lillian Collins Davis. She and Jim Hays were married in Jan. 21, 1967 in Henryetta and were currently making their home in Jenks.
She was a member of St. Patricks Episcopal Church and worked as an assistant librarian and teacher for Jenks Public Schools.
Survivors include her husband Jim of the home; a son, Jeremy of Oklahoma City; a daughter, Jamie Lazalier and husband Jeff of Broken Arrow and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
CHARLES THEODORE HAYS, 79, died Sunday following a long illness. He was born in Kenton, W. Va., and had lived in Jenks the past 50 years.
He was married to Malmeda Jane Spencer Hays who died in 1967. They had two children, Stanley George and Leona Ruth Hays Howard.
Hays was a member of the Christian Church of Jenks, Independent Order of the Odd Fellows since 1920, Jenks Lodge 497, and a 32nd degree Mason.
Surviving in addition to his children are four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday afternoon in the First Baptist Church with interment in Memorial Park under direction of Riverside Funeral Home.
From "Traveling Down Memory Lane" by Nella Gentis Short, The Jenks Journal, Thursday, October 30, 1969.
"Pioneer friends join Ruth Howard and Stanley Hays in extending sympathy in the recent loss of their father, Charley Hays. We have known them for many years and enjoyed their friendship. The home where they resided for years seems so lonely and empty with the passing of both Amanda and Charley."
BIXBY -- Ronald Scott Hayward, 66, White Hawk Golf Course employee, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home Chapel.
MINNIE BETHEL HEFFLEY
Services for Minnie Bethel Heffley, 88, of Broken Arrow were Friday, Aug. 15 in the chapel of the Christian-Gavlik Funeral Home in Broken Arrow.
Burial was in Park Grove Cemetery under the direction of Christian-Gavlik Funeral Home.
Mrs. Heffley died Aug. 13, 2003 in the Broken Arrow Nursing Home.
She was born June 5, 1915 in Jenks, daughter of Enoch and Alice Creekmore Steeley. She and her family moved to Wagoner County while she was very young. She attended Haikey Schools and the Progressive School in Wagoner County.
She and Clarence Heffley married Sept. 7, 1935 in Chandler, Okla. They made their home in Broken Arrow where she was an active member of the First Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include two granddaughters, Treycie Garner and husband Clayton of Claremore and Shannon Phillips of Jenks; two great grandsons; a brother, Ralph Steely of Broken Arrow and numerous other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Heffley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter Eunice Phillips, two sisters and six brothers.
GLENPOOL -- Cayleena Faith Heilmann, infant daughter of Reena and Chad Heilmann, died Saturday. Service 3 p.m. Wednesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, February 25, 2004
HEILMANN -- Cayleena Faith, 9 weeks, precious angel daughter of Reena and Chad Heilmann. Sent to us on December 12, 2003; entered God's playground on February 21, 2004. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. She was the love of Mommy's life, the apple of Daddy's eye, big Sissy to Caytlin Grace, and little Sissy to Hope Nikole. Survived by her Mother and Father, Reena and Chad Heilmann of Glenpool; twin sister, Caytlin and big sister, Hope, of the home; maternal grandparents, Leah and Harold Dixon of Kellyville and Bill Wolf of Yale; paternal grandparents, Wilma and Raymond Dennis of Yale and Billy Bob Heilmann of Yale; maternal great-grandparents, Norena Minton of Drumright, Russ and Sandy Wolf of Jennings and Ella Merton of Bixby; paternal great-grandparents, Pat and Bill Heilmann of Yale; uncle, Billy Wolf of Tulsa and aunt, Desiree Heilmann of Yale; as well as a host of family and friends. Preceded in death by maternal great-grandfather, John R. Minton Jr. and paternal great-grandparents, Velma and Bill Ellington. Funeral service is 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 25 at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Floral Haven Cemetery in the Garden of Angels. Floral Haven, 252-2518.
Leo G. Heinen
Leo G. Heinen, 88, of Amarillo, Texas (formerly of the Jenks area) died Monday, Aug. 8, 2005 in Amarillo.
Graveside services were Friday, Aug. 12, at Llano Cemetery with Robert Field officiating and through arrangements by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, 5th and Pierce.
Heinen was born Jan. 21, 1917 in Kingfisher to Peter and Virgel Heinen. He was reared and started his own family in Tulsa and has lived in Amarillo for the last 55 years.
Heinen was a salesman spending much of his career with Golden Light Coffee Company and retiring from Cains Coffee Company.
He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Heinen on June 11, 1997, his wife of 53 years, Vergie Heinen on Dec. 26, 2003, three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include three sons: Jim Heinen, Tom Heinen and wife, Kay of Collinsville; and Pete Heinen and wife, Jayne of Amarillo; a sister, Betty Armstrong and her husband as well as Leo's close friend Sam, of Riverside, Calif.; six grandchildren, Brenda Brown, Steve Heinen and Dena Edwards. Also Dustin, Danielle, and Hunter Heinen and their mother, Denese Heinen. He is survived by seven great-grandchildren.
BIXBY -- Dorothy G. Helms, 82, homemaker, died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- S. A. Sydney Arvel Helms, 85, retired shipping manager, died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Lillie Irene Hembree, 79, retired Internal Revenue Service secretary, died Sunday. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Warner Memorial Cemetery, Warner. Smith, Checotah.
HEMBREE -- Lillie Irene (Jane), 79, of Bixby, died Sunday, Septmeber 21, 2003 in Bixby. Graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Warner Memorial Cemetery officiated by Rev. Clarence Guthrie. Burial will follow in Warner Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Mrs. Hembree was born August 15, 1924 in Warner, OK to William R. and Mamie (Kerr) Pitts. She retired after 27 years of service as a Secretary with the Federal Government. She was instrumental in the movement for establishment of a smoke-free work environment. Her mother was on the original roll of the Cherokee Nation, completed by the Dawes Commission. She was a member of the Cherokee Nation. She was united in marriage to Oscar E. Hebree, Jr. on September 3, 1948 at Warner, OK. Lillie will be deeply missed by her husband, Oscar of the home; 2 daughters and chosen sons, DiAnne Kaye Cunningham and her husband, David of Tulsa and Clara Evelyn Qasem and her husband, Labib of San Diego, CA; 1 sister, Ione Brown Johnson of Warner; and 1 granddaughter, Amelia Qasem. She was preceded in death by: her parents; a twin sister, Billie Ilene Rollison Youngblood; 1 brother, Phillip Pitts; and an infant brother. She will be best remembered for her devotion to her family, generous spirit and her faith. She always took time to teach her daughters about Jesus and being truthful. Many people will remember her love of entertaining, hospitality and fun-loving nature. The family is grateful for the loving and excellent care she received from her doctors, nurses, caretakers, family and friends. Family suggests contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Smith Funeral Home, (918) 473-2244.
GLENPOOL--Mary Ann Hendricks, 76, died Friday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Monday, Ketchum Cemetery, Ketchum. Turner, Langley.
BIXBY -- Timothy Douglas Hendrix, 22, Auto Parts Plus driver, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Broken Arrow. Bibxy Funeral Service.
JENKS -- Thera Hengst, 93, retired Jenks Public Schools teacher, died Monday. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Mission Street Cemetery, Sapulpa. Ninde.
JENKS -- Jay S. Henry, 81, Jenks Public Schools mechanic, died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Regular Baptist Church, and graveside service 3 p.m. Thursday, Wetumka Cemetery, Wetumka. Hayhurst, Broken Arrow. Viewing at Regular Baptist Church.
From "The Jenks Journal," Thursday, June 24, 2004
Deaths
Services for J. S. "Jay" Henry, 81, of Jenks, were 10 a.m. Thursday, June 17, at Regular Baptist Church in Jenks. Pastor Troy Hayes officiated.
Burial followed at Wetumka Cemetery under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home.
Jay Henry was born March 28, 1923 at Wetumka, Okla., son of Alfred L. and Alberta (Crownover) Henry. He died Monday, June 14 at his home in Jenks.
Mr. Henry was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He married Lucille Holden on Aug. 21, 1946 at Holdenville, Okla. They moved to Jenks in August of 1954. Lucille preceded him in death on Feb. 8, 2000.
J.S. was a mechanic supervisor for Jenks Public Schools for 26 years before retiring in 1987. He enjoyed fishing, repairing clocks and sewing machines and working for his church.
He was a member of Regular Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the church, 11808 S. Elm, Jenks, OK 74037.
He is survived by two sons, Lonnie and his wife Mary Henry, Jenks, and Sam and wife Vicki Henry of Crosby, TX; one brother, Ray Henry of Port Hynemie, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Dolly.
JENKS -- Daniel Joseph "Dudda" Herald, 54, retired banker, formerly of Jenks, died Wednesday. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Broussard's Mortuary, Beaumont, Texas, and private family services in Oklahoma.
JENKS -- Frank Winston Herald, retired Jenks Public Schools Superintendent, died Thursday. He was 81.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Bixby Funeral Service Chapel in Bixby. Funeral service is set for 11 a.m. Monday at St. James Presbyterian Church.
Herald was born in Perkins on December 11, 1919.
He graduated from Perkins High School in 1937, attended Oklahoma A&M on a scholarship and joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941, serving as a pilot for four years.
Herald was hired as a coat for Jenks High School in 1947. He served as the junior and senior high school principal and then as superintendent for 26 years before retiring in 1985.
The Jenks Board of Education named the high school gymnasium in his honor.
During his time in the Army Air Corps, Herald trained Brazilian pilots to fly P40 pursuit planes and delivered the aircraft to Russian pilots stationed in Alaska. He also delivered planes to England, Italy and Burma. He was discharged as a captain in 1946.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Herald, three sons, Mike Herald of Indianapolis, Ind., Dan Herald of Beaumont, Texas, and Pat Herald of Collinsville; one daughter, Mary Obert of Jenks; three stepchildren, John Dolence of Neosho, Mo., Terry Gaskins of Lexington, Ky., and Deidra Cox ofr Fayetteville, N.C.; one sister, Janice Herald of Gresham, Ore.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends are making memorial contributions to the Frank Herald Memorial Fund at St. James Presbyterian Church.
BIXBY -- Teresa A. Hernandez, 47, homemaker, died Sunday in Muskogee. Service 3 p.m. Wednesday, Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty. Bixby Funeral Service.
HESS -- Donna Jean, was born on September 18, 1938 in Coweta, OK, the daughter of Rufus and Lena (Gann) Rosser. She died on Monday, August 11, 2003, in Bixby, OK. She was 64 years of age. Ms. Hess was a 1957 graduate of Broken Arrow High School. She was employed as a Child Care worker for 30 years at Children's Medical Center. Donna attended First Nazarene Church in Owasso, OK. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, Bingo and helping children. She is survived by: daughters, Shirley and husband, Jamie Moore, Oologah, OK, Jill Morgan of Owasso, OK, Connie and husband, Toby Denton, Owasso, OK; son Bill Hess, Owasso, OK; sisters, Mary Lou and Husband Clyde Hummingbird of Bixby, OK, Shirley and husband, Otis Tune, Bixby, OK, Sherry and husband, B.R. Cooper, Bixby, OK, Elana Jo Hamilton of Coweta, OK; brothers, Billy Ray and wife, Stella Rosser, Broken Arrow, OK, H. and wife, Holly Rosser, Broken Arrow, OK, Gary Keith and wife, Judy Rosser, Broken Arrow, OK; grandchildren, Chris, Brandon, Kyle, Matt, Mike, Sammi; great-grandchildren, Calem, Trenity, Tabatha, Brooke, Hayli. Service is scheduled at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow. Hayhurst, 258-9623.
GLENPOOL -- Sharon "Lainie" Hester, 58, died Monday. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Christian-Gavlik Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Herschell Truman Hibbard, 78, died Friday. Visitation 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, and service 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church.
JENKS--James J. Higgins, 79, retired from Sun Oil Co., died Monday. Visitation 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday, Ninde Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. Friday, Ninde Woodland Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa.
Services for James John Higgins were Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at Ninde Woodland Memorial Chapel, 5757 South Memorial Drive. Burial was in Stroud City Cemetery under the direction of Ninde Funeral Directors Jenks Chapel.
Born Oct. 14, 1922, in Paden, to Herman H. and Leola (Lee) Higgins, died Monday, Jan. 21, at home. He was 79.
He was a retired machinist from Sun Oil Co. and served in World War II in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his daughter, Janet Kay McCoy of Sapulpa; sisters, Lillie Goodman of Harrah, Linnie Chastain of Long Beach, Calif., Goldie Alley of Broken Arrow and Carolyn Terry of Oklahoma City; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his paretns and wife, Helen.
GLENPOOL -- Ethel V. Hignite, 81, homemaker, died Monday. Services pending. AdamsCrest Cremation, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Delphia Hill, 94, homemaker, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Shellenbarger Freewill Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
HILL -- Donnie, 62, went to be with the Lord and celebrate his first Christmas in Heaven on Wednesday, December 18, 2002, in Tulsa, OK. Born February 20, 1940 in Tulsa, OK to Troy and Viona Hill. He was a Truck Driver for 40 years for Safeway and Tyco. Member of Victory Christian Center. He enjoyed bass fishing and the outdoors. He was a wonderful husband and loving father. Survived by his wife, Phyllis Hill of the home; daughter, Renee Hulsey and husband, Tom; son, Darin Hill, all of Jenks, OK; 3 grandchildren, Derrick Hulsey, Dillon Hill and Chelsea Hill; 3 sisters, Patty Hill of Langley, OK, June Thompson of Tulsa, OK, Gerri Jackson of Grass Valley, CA; 3 brothers, Bobby Hill, Tal Hill and Gene Hill, all of Tulsa, OK. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2002 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel with interment at Memrorial Park Cemetery. Family suggests contributions may be made to Victory Christian Center Building Fund, 7700 S. Lewis, Tulsa, OK 74136. Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 663-2233.
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Funeral services will be held on Wed. July 17, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Peters Funeral Home Chapel in Wasco for Norman Robert Hill, 82, of Bakersfield, who passed away on July 14, 2002 in Bakersfield. Pastor Lanny Lloyd of Stine Road Baptist Church will officiate and interment will follow at North Kern Cemetery in Delano.
Norman Hill was born May 19, 1920 in Leonard, Oklahoma to Jon and Bradus Hill. He came to McFarland, CA in 1945. He married Marie Kirby on Oct. 15, 1994 in Wasco. He retired from Kern County Road Dept. in 1982.
Norman is survived by his wife, Marie Kirby HIll of Bakersfield; son, James Hill and wife, Carmel of Roseville, CA; step-sons, Bill Kirby, Jr. and Roger Kirby of Bakersfield; step-daughter, Peggy Clemens of Bakersfield; brothers, J.C. Hill and Ben Hill, both of Sapulpa, OK and Rev. Tom Ed Hill of Tulsa, OK; sisters, Lois Beeman, Mary Jordon and Pat Miller, all of Sapulpa, OK; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and 7 step-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death.
Funeral Services for Helen Rosa Hodge, 78, were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 1998 in the Jenks Funeral Home Ivy Chapel.
The Rev. Neil Grimes, associate pastor of the First Christian Church, and Rev. B. C. Garrett officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mike Doyle, Bryan Hodge, Keith Hodge, George Austin, Jeff Pugh and Jimmy Strain served as pallbearers.
Mrs. Hodge died on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, in St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. She was born June 16, 1920 in Parsons, Kan. to the late Earl W. and Blanche Walworth Johnston.
Mrs. Hodge graduated from Parsons High School. She was married to Tollie T. Hodge on June 16, 1939, in Tulsa. She was a longtime resident of Red Fork and the daughter of Earl "Tuffy" Johnston, who was the former Chief of Police of Parsons, Kan.
Mrs. Hodge was a member of First Christian Church in Tulsa, a member of the Westside Widowers Support Group, a secretary for the 41st Street Christian Church in Tulsa. She had worked for an independent insurance company many years ago.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Norma Hodge of Tulsa; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and David Stacy, also of Tulsa; one brother, Earl W. Johnston, Tulsa; one sister, Mrs. Mary Doyle, Tulsa; a very dear friend, Mary Johnson, Tulsa; four grandchildren, Brian Hodge, Keith Hodge, Annahlyn Pugh and Emmi Strain; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were under the direction of Jenks Funeral Home.
JENKS -- Paul Francis Hoey, 70, retired Hoey Construction Co. general contractor, died Monday. Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday, Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa, and memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sacret Heart Catholic Church, Sapulpa.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, May 20, 2004
HOEY -- Paul Francis, 70, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2004, surrounded by family and friends. He died as his lived, doing things his way. He is survived by his wife, Jan Hoey; sons, Paul Hoey, Jr., Michael Hoey, Philip Hoey and Joshua Stout; daughters, Nancy McChesney, Christina Cruce, Marilou Robinson, Geralyn Hoey, Denise Turpin, Dominique Sexton and Nicole Perez; brother, William Hoey, sister, Joanne Largesse; grandchildren, Becca and Maggie Hoey, Katie, Michael and Daniel McChesney, Bobby and Hannah Cruce, Brandon, Sarah, Kayla, Carolyn and Joseph Allen, Amber Robinson, Hayes, Olivia, Emma and Anna Hoey, Kyndall, Addyson and Ryann Hoey, Hailey and Gabriel Perez, Lucas and Josie Stout, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was born July 26, 1933 in Worcester, MA. Paul came to Oklahoma having served in the Army to attend University of Tulsa as a chemical engineering student and began his career at Nutter Engineering as a Draftsman. He was active at Christ the King parish and after moving to east Tulsa, helped with the establishment of the St. Thomas More parish. He was an involved and supportive father, acting as coach, scout leader, 4-H volunteer and any other role that needed to be filled. His influence and gregarious personality touched the lives of those who knew him. In 1978 he started Hoey Construction Company. He continued as a general contractor until his retirement, when he sold the company to two of his sons. During his retirment he spent time traveling the world with his wife. He moved to Jenks and became active in the Sacred Heart parish in Sapulpa where his memorial will be held May 21, at 10:30 a.m. He will be missed by his family, many friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to these organizations that were dear to Paul's heart: Catholic Charities, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Mexico University Cancer Research Center. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel. 291-3500.
BIXBY -- Edwin James Hoffman, 77, dump truck driver, died Sunday. Private family service. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Ethelbert E. Hogue, 89, retired aircraft assembly worker, died Thursday. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Bixby Funeral Service, and service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Faith Temple Assembly of God.
JENKS -- Hubert Francis Holappa, 83, retired brick mason, died Wednesday. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, United Methodist Church. Cremation Society of Oklahoma, Tulsa.
BIXBY--William Gary Holden, 39, engineer, died Wednesday. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, Bixby Funeral Service and services 10 a.m. Saturday, Riverview Baptist Church.
BIXBY -- Hogan Holiman, 88, retired from Bixby Lumber Co., died Thursday. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church.
BIXBY -- Margaret L. Holladay, 44, school nutritionist, died Wednesday. Visitation 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church.
AMBER NICOLE HENSLEY HOLLEYMAN
Services for Amber Nicole Hensley Holleyman, 32, of Broken Arrow, were held Feb. 21 at Redeemer Covenant Church, Tulsa, with the Rev. Bill Clark officiating.
Burial followed at Ross-Mayes Cemetery in Salina, Okla., with Pastor Vol Woods officiating under the direction of Stephens Memorial Chapel of Pryor.
She was born Jan. 5, 1972 in Tulsa. She died Feb. 17, 2004 in Broken Arrow from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
She graduated from Jenks High School in 1990. She earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics education from Northeastern State University in 1994 and married Victor Holleyman III on May 21 of that year. She taught math at Tulsa East Central High School, sponsored cheerleading as well as college algebra at Tulsa Community College.
A member of Redeemer Covenent Church, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, a maternal grandfather and paternal step-grandparents. She is survived by her husband Victor, a daughter, Alexis Nicole, a son Victor Holleyman IV, all of the home. Also surviving are her mother Judi and stepfather Doug Smith of Tulsa, her father Steve Hensley and stepmother Danna Hensley of Coweta, sisters Cindy and husband John Walters of Owasso, Shannon and husband Lee Schaffer of Coweta, Brandi and husband Scott Reid of Jenks and Autumn Hensley of Coweta; a brother Shane Hensley of Coweta and maternal grandmother Frances Gillham.
At the time of her death, Amber was pursuing her master's degree in education at NSU.
Funeral services for Albert Hollingsworth, 517 East B Street, 64, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Free Holiness church of Bixby. He died at home Tuesday afternoon.
Burial will be in Arkansas Saturday with a service in Gainesville, Mo., at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Hollingsworth had been with DX Sunray 22 years before retiring in May, 1964. He was a member of the Free Holiness church of Bixby and formerly belonged to the Odd Fellows Lodge.
He is survived by the widow, Julia; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Nail of Sasakwa, Okla.; two brothers, John of Missouri and Stanley of Jenks; sisters, Mrs. Henry Poplin of Tulsa, Mrs. Eunice Gilbert of Oakland, Ark., Mrs. Ida Sanders of Theosia, Mo.; three grandchildren.
James Hollingsworth, brother of three Jenks men, died Monday in Longview, Texas.
The brothers are Elmer Hollingsworth, Stanley Hollingsworth, and Albert Hollingsworth.
Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. H.B. Poplin, Tulsa, and another brother, Ira Hollingsworth, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
JENKS -- L.V. "Bud" Holman, 64, independent claims adjuster, died Thursday. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Sapulpa. Smith, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Friday, January 23, 2004
L.V. "BUD" HOLMAN
L.V. "Bud" Holman passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004 in Tulsa at the age of 64.
He was born July 12, 1939 in Dallas to L.V. and Mamie Holman. After graduating from Broken Bow High School in 1957, Bud joined the Navy and served for three years. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, he worked for the U.S. Post Office in Broken Bow for three years.
He then worked as an independent insurance adjuster until his retirement in 1997. Bud owned and operated Holman Adjustment Company, with offices in Tulsa, Idabel and Paris, Texas.
In 1999 Bud received a kidney and pancreas transplant at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. He was an advocate for organ donation and was very thankful for the years his life was extended through the organ transplants.
Bud was a very unique individual and certainly fit no mold. His family will mourn their loss, but know that he is with the Lord.
Bud is survived by his wife Linda; one son, Don Holman and his wife, Cheryl; daughter Tammy Baker and her husband, Ken; grandsons Jared and Clint; sister Betty and Lem Due; nieces Stacey Cole and Cheryl Lively; one nephew, Ronald Due; and a host of dear friends.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents, L.V. and Mamie Holman, brother Jerry Don "Gus" Holman and nephew Gene Due.
A celebration of Bud's life will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sapulpa.
Interment will be at Okmulgee Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
V. O. HOlmes, former owner and manager of the Jenks Chevrolet Agency, and his family received medals for their son, Ensign Hugh Bryant Holmes, who was killed in action June 23 while serving as a patrol officer in river boats on the upper Saigon River.
The Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal were presented to the family Oct. 29, at the Tulsa Fairgrounds.
Also attending the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. John Crogan of Pryor, Miss Marietta Cunningham of Tulsa, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cunningham of Tulsa and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cunningham of Jenks.
JENKS -- Mary Holt, 73, homemaker, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
Sorrow struck a double blow at the James Stubblefield family this week.
Mr. Stubblefield's brother, Carl, of Stigler, died Sunday, Jan. 14 in a Tulsa hospital 2 weeks after brain surgery for a blood clot and Monday, Jan. 15, Mrs. Ora Honeycutt, 6139 W. 10th, Tulsa, mother of Mrs. Stubblefield, died in a Tulsa hospital following a long illness.
Three sons, J.T., Glen, and Floyd, and a brother, Cecil Brazeal, are also Jenks residents.
Carl R. Stubblefield, 30, was an employee of Garland Oil Company, Stigler.
Services were held there at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Church of Christ with burial in Antioch Cemetery under direction of the Mallory Funeral Home.
Besides his brother, James, he is survived by his widow, Irene, 2 sons, Carl and Rickey, and 2 daughters, Nita and Phyllis, all of the home; his father, J.R. Stubblefield of Stigler; another brother, Jimmie of Stigler and 3 sisters, Mrs. Virginia Hahn of Tulsa; Mrs. Willie May Harvey of Locust Grove and Mrs. Fern Few of Quinton.
Mrs. Honeycutt had been a Tulsa resident since 1950. She was born at Wister in 1901 and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Other surivors include the husband, John and a son, Billy of the home; 4 other sons, Eugene Honeycutt, Stigler; Roy Honeycutt, Tulsa; Kenneth Honeycutt, Bristow; and Mitchell Honeycutt, Tulare, Calif.; 3 daughters besides Mrs. Stubblefield including Mrs. Opal West and Mrs. Loretta Kimbrell of Tulsa and Mrs. Helen Cantrell, Stigler; 2 other brothers, Otha and Odus Brazeal, both of Stigler; 29 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Free Will Baptist Church in Stigler with interment in the San Bois Cemetery near there. R.L. Mobley Funeral Home, Sand Springs, was in charge of arrangements.
JENKS -- Louis Hood Jr., 68, retired from Bartlett Collins Glass, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Lee & Walnut Church of Christ, Sapulpa. Smith, Sapulpa.
Dale L. Hooper, the 4-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lee Hooper, Tulsa, Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Hunter and nephew of Marshall Vernon Hunter, died Sunday, Dec. 24, in a Tulsa hospital after a 3-year illness.
The child was a victim of cystic fibrosis, a dread affliction from which the victim rarely lives past the age of sixteen. A brother of the little boy is similarly affected.
The Hooper family returned to Tulsa recently from Dallas, Texas, where they lived for a short time. The father, a former employee of American Airlines, suffered a heart attack about a year ago and since that time is unable to pass physical requirements of the company. He is presently empoloyed at a service station in Tulsa.
Surviving the child are 3 brothers, David, Darrell and Douglas Hooper, all of the home, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hunter and uncles Jerry and Vernon Hunter of Jenks, among others.
Services were held at 2 p.m. in the First Christian Church, with interment in the Bixby Cemetery under direction of Hendricks Funeral Home.
LIBERTY MOUNDS -- Jerry Wayne Hooper, 56, Union Public Schools building engineer, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home Chapel, Bixby.
HOPKINS-Steven Wayne, 27, died Thursday, October 18, 2001, in St. Louis, MO, after a very courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 12, 1974, and was a 1992 graduate of Jenks High School. He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in St. Louis, MO. He was a beloved husband, a treasured son, and a great example of faith and courage to all who knew him. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by the many friends and relatives who loved him. He is survived by his wife, Darci, of St. Louis, MO; parents, Wayne and Karen Hopkins of Jenks; sister, Angie Hopkins of Jenks; and grandmother, Marjorie Worsham of Stilwell. Visitation Sunday, October 21, 3-5 p.m., funeral service Monday, October 22, at 10 a.m., Floral Haven, Broken Arrow, 252-2518. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Liver Foundation.
JENKS -- Bobby R. Horner, 69, teacher, formerly of Jenks, died Saturday in San Mateo, Fla. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home Chapel, Winter Park, Fla.
Services for Duane Damon Horton, 39, of Jenks were March 26 at the First Baptist Church of Jenks with the Rev. Troy Hayes officiating.
Burial was in the Green Hill Memorial Mausoleum under the direction of Green Hill Funeral Home in Sapulpa.
Horton died Saturday, March 22, 2003.
He was born March 23, 1963 in Santa Ana, Calif., to Damon and Charlotte Horton. He attended Jenks schools from 1972 until his grauduation in 1981. He received a degree in engineering from Oklahoma State University and worked with his father in the family business where he was Vice President and manager of Damon Manufacturing.
Horton was a member of the Elks Lodge in Tulsa, Millennium Lodge #543, Scottish Rite 32 degree and Akdar Temple of Tulsa. He was also accepted into the Jesters.
Survivors include his sons Jacob Duane and Zachary Otto Horton of Tulsa; parents Damon and Charlotte Horton of Tulsa and a sister, Denise French of Tulsa along with several other more distant relatives and many friends.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Duane Damon Horton
Duane Damon Horton, age 39, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2003. He was born on March 23, 1963 in Santa Ana, Calif. to Damon and Charlotte Horton. They lived in California until he was 7 years old. THe family then moved to Oklahoma in July of 1970.
He attended school in Leonard for two years and then moved to Jenks in 1972 where he graduated from High School in 1981. Duane attended OSU for four years getting a degree in engineering. Duane and his dad worked great together. Because of this relationship he always worked in the company businesss. He started at a very young age, cleaning the shop and machines. As he grew older, he started operating the machinery. Duane later became the Vice President and Manager of Damon Manufacturing.
Duane married Kindra Otto. THey had two sons, Jack Duane and Zachary Otto Horton. Duane and Kindra were later divorced. Duane later met Beverly Lengvarsky and she has been his companion for over six years.
Duane is survived by his loving sons, Jacob Duane and Zachary Otto Horton, of Tulsa; parents Damon and Charlotte Horton, of Tulsa; sister Denise, of Tulsa; nieces Athena Pembroak, of Morris, and Rochelle Clifford, of Tulsa; great-nephew Briley Jacob, of Morris, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Duane was a very dedicated father and loved his sons very much. His whole life revolved around his boys. He spent every minute he could with them. He taught them as much as possible about every day life. He had just returned from spring break where he spent a week full of fun and joy with his boys.
Duane was a member of the Elks Lodge in Tulsa, Millennium Lodge No. 543, Scottish Rite 32 degree and Akdar Temple of Tulsa. He was also accepted into the Jesters.
Duane was very caring and was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone. Duane has many devoted friends who all love him deeply and will miss him dearly.
Services for Duane will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at the Jenks First Baptist Church.
Entombment to follow at Green Hill Memorial Mausoleum in Sapulpa. The Rev. Troy Hayes will officiate.
Casketbearers will be Danny Dickey, Corey Crouse, Steve Harless, Alfred Dickey, Wade Crouse and Brad Wallingford.
Family will be receiving visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Green HIll Funeral Home.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
Memorial services were held at the First Baptist church on Thursday, May 14, for Mrs. Ellen (Peggy) Horton who died May 11 at Riverside Nursing Home.
Mrs. Horton had been a resident of the Jenks area for 30 years. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dempsey Thomas of Jenks; two grandsons; three great-grandsons; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Lyvonia Blackburn of Dewey; three brothers, Dale Yard of Dewey, Frank Yard of Wellington, Kan., and Terry Yard of Guymon.
Interment was in the Bixby Cemetery.
HORTON, Robert F., 77, retired from OIlwell Supply Co., died Wednesday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, Moore's Southwood Colonial Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Gregg Allen Houk of Jenks.
The 39-year-old man died in a semi-trailer truck wreck Sunday, December 19, 1999, in New Mexico.
His widow, Rebecca, was hospitalized after the accident and is now in Jenks recuperating from injuries sustained in the accident, which reportedly occurred when the truck trailer brakes failed.
Funeral services were scheduled for December 28, 1999, at Eastland Baptist Church, 14211 N. 137th E. Avenue between Owasso and Collinsville. The body was cremated.
He was born April 29, 1960.
Mr. Houk had worked at hodges Warehouse for several years prior to starting his own truck driving business with his wife in August. They had been married since 1994.
Mr. Houk is survived by his widow, Rebecca; four children, Brittney and Rachel Houk of Jenks and Jacqueline Clemmer and Cody Pruitt of the home; his parents Jack and Kay Houk; one brother Steve Houk; and grandmothers Alice Williams and Rachel Potts.
The couple had truck insurance but no life or health insurance, a relative said. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gregg Houk Fund in care of Jerry Overlease All State Office, 315 W. Main (Jenks, OK 74037), or calling (918) 298-1135.
BIXBY -- Michael James House, 54, house repair and renovations company owner, died Thursday. Private family services. AdamsCrest, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Joan Houston, 78, waitress, died Friday. Service was held Friday, Bixby Funeral Service.
Mrs. Maggie Howard, longtime Jenks resident, died Nov. 23 in a Sapulpa hospital.
She was born in Crawford County, Ark. July 25, 1886 and married John Wesley Howard in Techumseh, Okla. in 1905. They moved to Coalgate at the start of the boom there, and later to the Jenks area.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Nov. 25 at the First Baptist Church, with burial in the Bixby Cemetery under the direction of Smith funeral home, Sapulpa.
Survivors are a son, Jim Howard of Tulsa; two daughters, Maye Davis, Beaumont, Tex., and Jewel Burrell, Bartlesville; two sisters, Mattie Ellis and Belle Chandler; four grandchildren, Bob Dugger, Sapulpa, Bill Dugger, Midland, Tex., Jim Dugger, Jenks, and Beverly Haskins, Omaha, Neb., and 16 great-grandchildren.
JENKS - Howard, Mrs. Mollie, 79, Sunday (Ninde, Tulsa).
HOWARD -- Rosalie L., of Jenks, OK, passed away unexpectedly at Southcrest Hospital, Sunday, August 14, 2005. She was the only child of John and Katherine Bevins, born December 30, 1919. Raised on a farm in El Dorado, KS, she then moved to Rexford, KS. At 9 years old she moved to Colby, KS, where she graduated from Colby High School in 1938. She went into the service in 1944 at Camp Pendleton, CA, where she was a Corporal of the Guard in the U.S. Marine Corp. She met her husband, Bert A. Howard, who was also a marine. Discharged in 1946, they married July 17, 1946. Then went back to Colby to raise their family. She was active in the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and was an avid bowler for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Post 363 in Colby for 50 years. She worked at Paden's Shoe Store until 1968. They moved to Parsons, KS. She was an Ammunitions Expert at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant for 17 years until she retired in 1985. She moved to Jenks, OK, in November 2002. During her retirement years, she enjoyed her grandchildren and went on many trips with her children. Preceded in death by: her husband, Bert A. Howard; survived by: 4 children, son Charles of Irving, TX, daughter, Sherry Bedore and husband, John of Kimberling City, MO, son, Bob Howard and wife, Lori of Jenks, daughter Jeri Dick and husband, Phil of Parsons, KS. She had 9 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Chapel with interment at 2 p.m. at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Parsons, KS. Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Chapel (918) 291-3500.
BIXBY--Beulah C. Howell, 89, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Free Will Baptist Church, and graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Blackjack Cemetery, Muldrow. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY -- Gerry (Cox) (Hall) Howell, 57, piano teacher, died Tuesday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Bixby Funeral Home, and service 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church.
BIXBY -- Judy P. Howell, 56, homemaker, died Tuesday. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Christian Church. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY -- Wanda H. Hudson, 80, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church. Leonard & Marker.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, September 13, 2005
HUDSON -- Wanda, 80, of Bixby, OK passed away Saturday, September 10, 2005. Mrs. Hudson was born November 3, 1924 in Newton County, AR, moving to the Bixby area as a young child. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Scott Hudson; her parents, Lindsey and Lennie (Sherrill) Dickey; 2 brothers, H.B. and Lois (Louis?) Dickey; and 1 sister, Wilma Hill. She is survived by: 1 son, Paul Richard Hudson of Bixby; 1 daughter, Barbara Sue Hudson Brock of The Woodlands, TX; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. After becoming a widow at an early age, Wanda continued the farming operation while rearing her 2 young children. She was a devoted mother who supported her children throughout her life. After turnjing the farm over to her son, Paul, she worked as a Dental Receptionist for Dr. Burris in Bixby. She later worked at the Tulsa County Court House from which she retired. She was an active member of Bixby First United Methodist Church, Single Squares Dance Club, Bixby Garden Club, the Bixby Historical Society and local travel clubs. Wanda, who had a youthful spirit, traveled extensively, enjoyed family get togethers, square dancing and attending local events. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, at the Bixby First United Methodist Church with interment following in the Bixby Cemetery. Leonard & Marker, 366-8288.
HUDSPETH, Harold Wright "Huddy," 88, horse trainer, died Saturday. Memorial service 11 a.m. Thursday, St. James United Methodist Church. Cremation Society of Oklahoma.
HUFF, Kenneth -- Kenneth Huff, 70, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005 in Jenks. He was born Nov. 6, 1934 in Bristow.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005 at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green HIll Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today in the Sapulpa Free Holiness church for James M. Hughes, 79, a retired oil field pumper and farmer who died Tuesday in a Sapulpa hospital.
Mr. Hughes was a native of Nebraska, but had lived in the Glenpool-Sapulpa area for 17 years. He retired a number of years ago.
Survivors include the widow, Mary; a son, Dave Hughes, Wewoka; a brother, John Hughes, Broken Arrow; two half-brothers, Charlie and Dick Dunlap, both of Leonard; a sister, Mrs. Maggie Barnes, Coweta; and a grandson.
BIXBY -- Jerry D. Hull, 66, Trophy Tack Co. owner, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Riverview Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, June 16, 2004
HULL -- Jerry D., 66, of Bixby, died Monday, June 14, 2004. Married Georgann Kadavy in 1960. Graduate of OSU with a Degree in Geology in 1962. Previously employed with Rotary Drilling Services, which merged into Kelco Rotary, of which he was President. Retired early to pursue his passion for leather working and created the premier saddle shop, Trophy Tack Co. in Bixby. Very active and influential in the Quarter Horse industry, serving as honorary Vice President of A.Q.H.A., instrumental in developing the Amateur Select Program. Held offices with the P.H.B.A. Active member of Bixby First United Methodist Church. He touched countless lives making friends wherever he went with his Christian attidue, generous nature and sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Survived by his wife, Georgann of the home; daughters, Leslie Simms and husband, Curtis, Tulsa, Sydney Allphin and husband, Eddie, Mounds; his mother, Gladys Hull, Bixby; sister, Carolyn Lee and husband, Tom, Broken Arrow; grandchildren, Leah and April Simms; sister-in-law, Linda McDonald and husband, Joe; nephews, Jeff Lee and Jordan McDonald; nieces, Kim Shirley, Christie McDonald and Erin Smith. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, June 17, Riverview Baptist Church, Bixby. Visitation, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Bulding Fund, 77 E. Breckenridge, Bixby, OK 74008 or Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association, P.O. Box 991, Edmond, OK 73083. Memorial tributes may be left at www.bixbyfuneralservice.com. Bixby Funeral Service, 369-1700.
"So sorry to hear the passing of Clarence Hulse, who came to Jenks in the early days and was employed by the Sinclair Prairie Oil Company. It was here he met Myrtle, whom he married. They made Jenks their home. He was transferred away for a time. He served overseas in World War I. He was active in community work and a Methodist. Their daughters are Mary and Ruby and they had one son, William. He will be missed by those who have known him these many years."
JENKS -- Rachel Hulsey, 82, retired Indel Davis tape technician, died Sunday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
Rosary recitation for Brandon Lee Humphries, 35, of Tulsa was held last Thursday, Jan. 11 (2001) at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Jan. 12 (2001) at St. Thomas More with interment in Floral Haven Cemetery following. The Rev. Jerry Coleman, pastor of St. Thomas More was the celebrant. Rev. Troy Hayes delivered the eulogy.
Mr. Humphries died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001 in a car accident. He was born Dec. 10, 1965, the son of James Kirby and DeWanda Lee (Davis) Humphries. His mother is a former resident of Jenks.
He graduated from Memorial High School in 1983 and Spartan School of Aeronautics in 1991. He was a manager for Luby's Cafeterias in Little Rock and Tulsa for 13 years.
He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter Lee Davis in 1961 and Bonnie Lee Davis, Jan. 1, 2001, both long-time Jenks residents.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Perez, whom he married Aug. 16, 1988; two sons, Aaron Lee Humphries and Anthony Tyler Humphries; a step-daughter, Joshlyn Finsh; his parents; his in-laws, Beacon and Mrs. Jose Perez, all of Tulsa and a great uncle, Monta Ray "Buddy" Terry of Schulter, Okla.
Memorials may be made to the Humphries Children's Education Fund, in care of BancFirst, Attn.: Alice Beine, P. O. Box 2003, Jenks, Okla. 74037.
Services were under the direction of Ninde Funeral Directors, Garden Chapel.
BIXBY -- Fred Hunter, 83, retired farmer, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
GLENPOOL -- James M. Hunter, 81, retired insurance agent, died Wednesday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service, Bixby.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the First Baptist Church for Lem Hunter, 75, who died Sunday in an Oklahoma City hospital.
Hunter came to Jenks from Muskogee in 1911. He was a member of the Sapulpa American Legion and was retired from the L. J. Reynolds Oil Co. He and his wife, Ethel, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Smith and Mrs. Dorothy Morris of Jenks; a brother, Jess Hunter of Tulsa; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Burial was in the Covey Cemetery.
Leon L. Hunter, Jr.
Leon L. Hunter, Jr., 77, died Sunday, Aug 7, 2005 at his residence.
Hunter was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Diercks, Ark. to Leon Hunter and Violet Glass Hunter.
He married Dorothy Shinn on Dec. 26, 1946 in Mertzon, Texas. The couple moved to the Tulsa area 15 years ago from Oklahoma City.
Hunter was a sales manager for General Motors Corporation and when he retired he was a zone manager for this area.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents: Leon and Violet Hunter.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Melissa Garland and Carol Vandale of Tulsa.
No local services were held.
Arrangements were entrusted to Daniel C. Schaudt of Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may send condolences to the family online at
Mrs. Richie Elizabeth Hunter, 76, of 1112 S. Troost Ave. (Tulsa), died Monday night, March 26, at her home.
Mrs. Hunter moved to Tulsa three years ago from Jenks, where her husband, F.O. Hunter, operated a lumber yard for about 18 years.
A native of Whitney, Texas, Mrs. Hunter lived at Jenks 25 years. She attended Boston Ave. Methodist Church (Tulsa).
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. F.D. Dawson, 5308 E. King St. (Tulsa), teacher at Bryant Elementary School; two sons, Dr. Richard O. Hunter, Austin, Texas, and Wendell Hunter, San Mateo, Calif. Also six grandchildren survive.
Rites were held last Saturday, March 31, in the Chapel of Tulsa-Wisenhunt Funeral Home.
BIXBY -- Carl Douglas Hurley, 70, office supplies salesman, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bixby Cemetery Chapel. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Raymond Husong, 71, retired steel worker, died Sunday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday, Raul Cemetery, Colcord. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Otho Hutchens, 92, retired grocer, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Riverview Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Velma H. Hutchens, 90, homemaker, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Riverview Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
TULSA -- Eva Leda Pharr Hutchison-Humphrey, 77, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Ninde funeral Home Chapel, Jenks.
HUTCHISON-HUMPHREY -- Eva Leda Pharr, 77, while lovingly surrounded by her earthly family on March 24, 2003, Eva went peacefully to be with her Lord and heavenly family of Edward B. Hutchison, first husband; Patti (Hutchison) Pope, daughter; Jeremy Edward Pope, grandson; and many more relatives and friends. Born outside Weleetka, OK, July 1, 1925, Eva with her mother, Ruby (Collins) Pharr and brother, Bill Pharr weathered tough times during the Depression after her father, John E. Pharr died. She always gave special thanks to sister, Mamie Burden and her husband, Jess, for all of their help in keeping their little family together. Married to Edward B. Hutchison, August 13, 1945, they had a blsssed 31 years together before his death in 1977. Her continued service to First Christian Church in Jenks, volunteer work with Widowed Persons Services and 10 years with Hospice of St. John's gave her much satisfaction and many new friends. On December 23, 1989 she married high school friend, Donald H. Humphrey. She will always be remembered as "a lady" by: Don; daughter and son-in-law, Sandy (Hutchison) Gray and her husband, Gary; granddaughters, Shelly (Gray) Brown and her husband, Jason, Traci (Pope) Saxton and her husband, Scott; and the light of her life great-granddaughter, Trisha Saxton; "third daughter" Debbie Beach; and all our family and friends. We thank "Nana" for comforting us with her favorite verse: "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." Deuteronomy 33:27. Friends may view her until 1 p.m. Thursday at which time the casket will be closed. Service Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Ninde Jenks Chapel with interment at Memorial Park. Memorials: St. Francis Hospice. Ninde Funeral Directors, Jenks Chapel, 299-5001.
BIXBY -- Bertie L. Hyams, 84, homemaker, died Wednesday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Free Will Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
Services for Janet Lynn (Walker) Hyatt, 51, Jenks were 2 p.m. last Wednesday, March 23 in the Ninde Garden Chapel, 3841 S. Peoria.
Janet was born April 16, 1953 in Clarksville, Ark., daughter of Fred Vernon and Mary Elizabeth (Thomas) Walker. She died Sunday, March 20, 2005.
Mrs. Hyatt attended Tulsa Public Schools, Lombard Elementary, and Jenks Public Schools where she graduated.
She had worked as a nurse at living centers and facilities in Tulsa and Washington State. She was a manager for Dairy Queen and later on, Rex's Boneless Chicken in Jenks.
In 1990, Janet met Mark Hyatt and the couple married Feb. 15, 1992 in Tulsa.
Her hobbies included a love for sporting events, especially watching her nephews. She enjoyed reading, going to yard sales and collecting dolls and antiques.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Linda, in 1964 and by her mother in 1980.
Survivors include her husband of the home, her father Fred of Jenks; four brothers, Larry and Phillip Walker, both of Jenks, Mark Walker of Tulsa and Doug Walker of Cushing; a sister, Deborah Beruman of Omaha, Neb.; many nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives and friends.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, March 22, 2005
JENKS -- Janet Lynn (Walker) Hyatt, 51, nursing home nursing assistant, died Sunday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and service 2 p.m. Wednesday, both at Ninde Garden Funeral Home.
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