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BIXBY -- Opal O. Sabatino, 76, retired beutician, died Tuesday. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home Chapel.
BIXBY -- Gerald "Bud" Safer, 72, box company manager, died Saturday. Services pending. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Wauhillau "Candie" Sago, 62, nurse, died Tuesday. Services were held Saturday. Leonard & Marker.
JENKS -- Lydia Viola Sain, 96, homemaker, died Saturday. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home Chapel, Bixby.
BIXBY -- Jean Salmon, 70, retired Picadilly Cafeteria supervisor, died Saturday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, South Tulsa Baptist Church, Tulsa. Bixby Funeral Service.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, December 9, 2003
SALMON -- Jean Parks, 70, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother was called home by our Heavenly Father on December 6, 2003. Retired Piccadilly Cafeteria Supervisor. Survived by: her husband of 51 years, John; 4 sons, John L. and Noriko Salmon of Huntsville, TX, Steve and Debbie Salmon of Bixby, OK, David and Peggy Salmon of Broken Arrow, OK, and Jay Salmon of Sand Springs, OK; 1 daughter, Kay and Jeff Cannon of Owasso, OK; 10 grandchildren; sister, Dorothy King of Baird, TX. Service 10 a.m., Tuesday, South Tulsa Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service, 369-1700.
BIXBY -- Dorothy Elizabeth Salter, 83, retired from Milliken & Co., formerly of Bixby, died Friday. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Episcopal Church, Tulsa. Restland, Dallas.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, September 20, 2005
SALTER -- Dorothy Elizabeth, 83, died September 16, 2005 in Dallas, TX. She grew up in Bixby, OK and attended Oklahoma State University. Dorothy was married for 53 years to the late Edward V. Salter. In 1957 they moved to Atlanta, GA, where Dorothy resided until 2000. Dorothy worked for Milliken & Company, retiring after 20 years of service. Dorothy is survived by: her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Paul; son, John Edward Salter; grandson, John James Edward Salter; and brother-in-law, Howard R. Munson. Service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 4200 South Atlanta Place, in Tulsa. Interment will take place in the Church's Columbarium. Restland Funeral Home, (972) 238-7111.
GLENPOOL--Grace Samuels, 83, retired Oral Roberts University clerk, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Grace Church. Leonard & Marker, Bixby.
GLENPOOL -- Charles O. Samuel, 76, retired Tulsa County employee, died Friday. Services pending. Leonard's, Bixby.
Phil Cornelius and Bobby Sanco were best friends, and had been for many years.
Cornelius, a commercial pilot for USAir and a veteran pilot in the U.S. Air Force, and Sanco, a self-employed machinist, worked together on lots of projects. Both of them liked airplanes, and, in fact, Sanco built and rebuilt the parts for an airplane the Cornelius constructed.
Over the Memorial Day weekend, Cornelius decided he'd fly to an air show in Utah. At the last minute, he called his buddy Sanco, and the two loaded up the Light EZ they'd worked on together and headed to the show.
Neither had any way of knowing that on the route home May 29, they would go down in rough weather near Four Corners, N.M., and Cornelius, 47, and Sanco, 59, would die together in the plane they built.
Sanco's son, Forrest Sanco of Fort Worth, Texas, said his dad and Cornelius, who piloted the plane, flew over the Grand Canyon and landed in Alburquerque that day. He said they were given clear weather clearance all the way to Tucumcari, N.M.
"About 50 miles east of Albuquerque, they radioed the airport at Moriarty (New Mexico) that weather conditions were not what they had been led to believe," the younger Sanco said. "The ceilings were about 1,000 feet and there was a light rain. They were told they had a 10-mile visibility and they didn't.
"That was the last radio contact anyone had from them."
Sanco said the plane carrying his dad and his dad's best friend went down about 3 p.m. on Memorial Day. They were found in Four Corners, just a few miles from the location of their last radio contact, he said.
Forrest Sanco said the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the accident, but he suspects they will simply find that the crash was a result of bad weather conditions.
"Phil was a commercial pilot; he was a good pilot," Sanco said. "I doubt they'll find anything wrong with the plane at all.
"I don't know whether the plane was struck by lightning or hit a wind sheer or what, but I think that's what they'll find."
Sanco said he is well aware of the fluctuations in weather conditions and how quickly they can change.
"A big storm can blow up in 15 minutes," he said. "I've lived in Texas and Oklahoma long enough to know that."
The families of Cornelius and Sanco are unsure when the FFA investigation will be complete.
Bobby Gene Sanco, 59, Mounds, died May 29, 1995 in a plane crash near Moriarity, New Mexico.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wedensday at June Rose Assembly of God with Rev. Jack Reed officiating. Burial will be in Bixby Cemetery.
He was born Sept. 19, 1935 in Tulsa.
He married Esther P. Anderson on June 12, 1955 in Leonard.
He lived in Mounds for the past seven years after moving from Tahlequah. He was self-employed as a machinist. He was a member of the Christian Motocycle Association and was vice-president of Faith Ministries.
Survivors include his wife, Esther, of the home; his mother, Lucy Sanco, Jenks; two sons, Weston Gene Sanco, Tahlequah, and Forrest Wayne Sanco, Fort Worth, Texas; two daughters, Ellegrie Sue McDaniel, Conroe, Texas, and LaDawna Kay Howard, Jenks; a brother, Samuel Crawford Sanco, Wagoner; a sister, Sue Walker, Jenks; and two grandchildren.
Friends who wish may make donations to the Ventures of Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 95, Tulsa, OK 74101.
BIXBY -- Dale Sanders, 67, bricklayer, died Friday. Services pending. Bixby Funeral Service.
SANDERS, George John, 84, retired cattle rancher and truck driver, died Wednesday. Visitation 10 a.m. - 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday, Ninde Garden Funeral Home; service 11 a.m. Monday, Manger Baptist Church; and graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Okmulgee City Cemetery, Okmulgee.
George J. Sanders
George John Sanders, 84, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at Grace Living Center in Jenks after a brief illness.
Sanders was born Oct. 5, 1017, in Tulsa to Roy and Rosa (Hinds) Sanders. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and was honorably discharged.
He worked for many years in Okmulgee and Weleetka before moving back to Tulsa where he has made his home the past few years.
His wife, Ethel, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his daughter, Jo Ann Owens of Owasso; stepson, William J. (Bill) Graham and wife Joyce of Tuttle; brother, Howard Sanders of Tulsa; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a very special friend, Mrs. Ellen Anglin of Jenks.
Visitation was Saturday and Sunday at the Ninde Funeral Home.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2002, in the Manger Baptist Church with Brother Rick McVeigh officiating.
Interment was at 2 p.m. last Monday in the Okmulgee City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Manger Baptist Church, 8600 S. Union, Jenks, Okla. 74132.
Services were under the direction of Ninde Funeral Directors of Tulsa.
SANDERS--Captain Justin Brian, a distinguished 1992 graduate of Jenks High School and a 1996 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, died Wednesday, February 21, 2001, at the age of 26 years. The son of O.M. "Bud" Sanders and the late Judy Sanders, Justin was born on May 24, 1974, in Oklahoma City. While at Jenks High School he was active in football, wrestling and choir, receiving a state champion in vocal his junior and senior year. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Tulsa. Justin was married to Carrie Lynn Carter on September 12, 1998 in Tulsa. Before entering Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), Justin received the U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service. He graduated from UPT at Vance Air Force Base in Enid on February 20, 1998 with class 98-05 as a First Assignment Instructor Pilot in the T-37. He started his career as a line instructor pilot (IP) in the 8th Flying Training Squadron (FTS)and was selected to stand up the 33rd FTS as line IP. After three years of service, Justin was scheduled to begin training in October of 2001 in the F-15C Eagle. In addition to his wife Carrie of the home in Enid, survivors include: his father, Bud Sanders of Jenks; his sister, Greta Remington and her husband, Greg of Chickasha; grandparents. A.C. and Nadine Watkins of Cushing, and Dorcus Sanders of Mannford; great-grandmother Lois Farmer of Mannford; several aunts and uncles including Jan and Liz Watkins, John and Barbara Sanders, Jim Bob and Donna Sanders, Lee and Earnie Sanders; 1 nephew, Zachariah Remington; and other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held Friday, March 2, 2001 in the First Baptist Church of Tulsa, with Rev. Ken Warren officiating. Service under the direction of the Davis Funeral home in Cushing. 918-225-3103.
GLENPOOL -- Roger Sanders, 48, self-employed, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, South Heights Assembly of God, Sapulpa. Smith, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, June 26, 2003
Death Notices:
SANDERS, Roger -- Roger Sanders, 48, of Glenpool, died today at Saint Francis Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Smith Funeral Home.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Sunday, June 29, 2003
ROGER ALLAN SANDERS
Roger Allan Sanders, of Glenpool, died Thursday, June 26, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 48.
Mr. Sanders was born Oct. 15, 1954 in Clinton, Ind., and had lived in Glenpool since 1964.
He was self-employed in sales and was a member of the South Heights Assmebly of God Church (Sapulpa). He had served in the U.S. Army. He loved to fish and cook was was an avid supporter of the University of Arkansas and a member of the Razorback Club.
Survivors are his wife Sharon, of the home; step-children Jason Porter and Marc Porter; sisters Diana Jolley, of Edwardsville, Ill., Tresa Clayton, of Bellville, Ill., Elana McGarvey, of St. Louis, and Andrea Sanders, of Edwardsville, Ill.; and his mother, Viola Sanders, of Edwardsville, Ill.
Funeral services for Mr. Sanders have been set for 2 p.m Saturday, June 28, 2003 in the South Heights Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Bob Worman officiating.
Interment will follow in the Green Hill Memorial Gardens (Sapulpa) under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Sanko P. Sankoff, 83, widely-known Jenks truck farmer since 1928, who died Monday in a Tulsa hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Jenks Methodist church.
Rev. Thell Robertson, pastor, will conduct the service, and interment will be in the Bixby cemetery, directed by the Guardian Funeral Home, Tulsa.
Mr. Sankoff had been active in spite of his age. He was stricken Monday morning while doing chores. Brought to the Tulsa hospital, he died about 5 p.m., apparently of a heart condition.
Born in Bulgaria (Bela), he came to the United States in 1903. He is survived by a son, Martin Sanco of Jenks, and two daughters living in Bulgaria.
(NOTE: Mr. Sankoff (also spelled Tzankoff or Tsankoff), was the paternal grandfather of Bobby Gene Sanco.)
BIXBY -- Gerald "Bud" Sater, 72, retired Love Box Co. manager, died Saturday. Wervice 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
BIXBY--Anis V. Satterfield, 91, homemaker, died Monday. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, Downtown Church of Christ, and graveside service 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Lawson Cemetery, Yale. Leonard & Marker.
From "The Jenks Journal," Thursday, April 12, 1984
Graveside services for Reed L. Saunders, 78, of Jenks, were held last Friday at 3 p.m. in the Bixby Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Frances, of the home, and one sister, Addie May Bennett of Jenks.
Services were under the direction of Ninde Funeral Home.
GLENPOOL -- Philip N. Sauter, 55, B-Clean Supply employee, died Thursday, March 27. No services planned. Schaudt's.
BIXBY -- Mary L. "Sissie" Savage, 59, retired from Telex, died Thursday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, and service 2 p.m. Monday, New Beginnings Baptist Church.
JENKS -- Robert "Bob" H. Saxby, 82, retired general contractor, died Monday. Memorial service 11 a.m. Thursday, St. James Presbyterian Church. Ninde Garden, Tulsa.
SAXBY -- Robert H., 82, was born in Cleveland, OH on February 28, 1921 to Harold and Hazel Saxby, passed away Monday, May 19, 2003. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army and a World War II Veteran. He and his wife, Bette moved to Oklahoma in 1957 to partner with Earl and John Lewis. Later he joined Saxby & Mudd Builders and Saxby & Son Builders. He was a charter member and elder of St. James Presbyterian Church of Jenks. Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bette; 2 sons, Bob Jr. (Lynne), George (Pat); 2 daughters, Janie Hedrick and Cathy Saxby; 6 adult grandchildren, Jeremy and Lindsay Saxby, Margie Monroe (Travis), Jennifer Scott (Toby), Jeff Smallwood, Alyn Saxby; 2 great-grandchildren, Jenna Canady and Jackson Monroe; and 1 brother and 1 sister. Bob's strength of character and loving legacy will remain in the hearts of his friends and loved ones forever. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Ninde Garden Funeral Home. Memorial service 11 a.m., Thursday, May 22, at St. James Presbyterian Church/Jenks. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Seasons Hospice. Ninde Funeral Directors, Garden Chapel, 742-5556.
JENKS -- Harvey H. Schaefer, 89, office worker, died Friday. Services pending. Cremation Society of Oklahoma, Tulsa.
Funeral services for Henry W. Schaefer, 90, were held Aug. 8, 2001, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Okarche.
Mr. Schaefer died Aug. 5, 2001, at his home in Okarche.
He is the father of Ralph Schaefer, managing editor of Neighbor Newspapers.
Interment was in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors also include his wife, Philomena of the home, sons, Matt of Tulsa, and Tom of Okarche, daughters Mary Jo Hoffman of Enid and Barbara Schaefer of Midwest city, one sister, 12 grandchildren and three great grandsons.
Death Notices
SCHAIRER, Ruth -- Ruth Katherine Schairer, 79, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004 at Glenpool Health Care. She was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on Feb. 1, 1925 to Eugene Schairer and Elsa Fischer Schairer.
She was preceded in death by both parents.
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 Tulsa World," Tuesday, December 7, 2004
GLENPOOL -- Ruth K. Schairer, 79, retired nurse, died Sunday. Services pending. Cremation Care.
BIXBY -- Bonnie Jean Schmitt, 67, homemaker, died Saturday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Riverview Baptist Church, and graveside service 2 p.m Tuesday, Afton Cemetery, Afton. Leonard & Marker.
JENKS -- Edna Wright Schofield, 94, died Saturday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY - William "Bill" Schumacher, Jr., 83, retired Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee student counselor and instructor, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Warren L. Scofield, 83, retired Boeing Aerospace manager, died Monday. Services pending. Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Ida Scoggins, 83, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, United Pentecostal Church, and graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Whitefield Cemetery, Whitefield. Leonard & Marker.
JENKS -- Jonathan Kaiyan Scoggins, infant son of Amy and Jon Scoggins, died Wednesday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow. Hayhurst, Broken Arrow.
JENKS -- Barbara J. Scott, 68, homemaker, died Sunday. Memorial services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Seventh-day Adventist Church. Cremation Society of Oklahoma.
SCOTT -- Josie Mae (Ellsworth), 91, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2002. She was a member of Victory Christian Church. Survived by: son, Joe Cole, Terlton; daughters, Juanita Moore, Jenks, Judy Clark, Lake Wales, FL, Mary Brown, Bixby; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Willard L. Scott; son, Timmy Cole; granddaughter, Diane Cole; grandson, Steve Davis; and 5 brothers. We, her descendants, will remember she finished this life strong, loving Jesus. Service 10 a.m., Thursday, September 12, Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home's Westwood Chapel. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Mannford. Mark Griffith Memorial-Westwood, 446-0010.
BIXBY -- Ronnie Scott, 63, retired Tulsa Police Department detective, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Monday, New Beginnings Bapist Church. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY -- Charles M. Scovil, Jr. 81, Agri-King purchasing agent, died Friday. Memorial service 11 a.m. Monday, Cedar Ridge Christian Church, Broken Arrow. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Herman K. Seabolt, 82, carpenter, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Shellenbarger Free Will Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
JENKS -- Claudette K. Seales, 54, Parkside Hospital employee, died Saturday. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Open Bible Fellowship. Bixby Funeral Service, Bixby.
JENKS -- Dianna Joyce Seay, 52, writer, died Wednesday. Services pending. Moore's Rosewood, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Kendra Jo Sefcik, mortgage broker, died Thursday. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, and service 3 p.m. Monday, New Beginnings Baptist Church.
GLENPOOL -- Christopher J. Seidell, 28, died Thursday. Service 6 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church. Schaudt's.
From "The Sapulpa Daily Herald," Tuesday, August 22, 2006
SEIDELL, Christopher -- Christopher J. Seidell, 28, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Chris was born July 24, 1978.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 21, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Glenpool.
Arrangements were entrusted to Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service and Cremation Care.
GLENPOOL -- Daphne Selsor, 83, homemaker, died Thursday. Services pending. Green Hill, Sapulpa.
BIXBY -- George R. Semler, 74, truck driver, died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY--Sonia M. Serwanski, 57, McDonald's employee, died Friday. Visitation 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Bixby Funeral Service, and memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Clement Catholic Church.
BIXBY -- Katie Carolyn Settle, 84, homemaker, died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Loyed A. Sewell, 67, retired Air Force sergeant, died June 14. Private family service. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY--Frances Mae Shafer, 77, homemaker, died Friday. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Midwest Agape Chapel. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Linn Shanks, 83, owner of Shanks Drilling and Production, died Monday. Private family service. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Ruby Walkup Shanks, 84, homemaker, died Monday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wealaka Mission Cemetery, Leonard. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY--Wilma J. Shanks, 77, Jim Nelson Ford office manager, died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church. Leonard & Marker.
O. W. Sharp, father of R.L. (Robert) Sharp (of Jenks), died June 14, 1969 of an apparent heart attack. Services were Monday afternoon at Witcher Baptist church, Witcher, Okla.
BIXBY -- Leroy E. Shatwell, 74, died Wednesday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Monday, Woodlawn Cemetery, Claremore. Smith, Sapulpa.
BIXBY -- Danny Eugene Shatswell, 41, machinist, died Saturday. Services 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Leonard's Funeral Home Chapel.
BIXBY -- David W. Shatto, 25, drapery manufacturer, died Monday in New Braunfels, Texas. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Faith Temple Assembly. Bixby Funeral Service.
Funeral services for Clint Shaver, 47, who lived 1 1/2 miles northwest of Jenks were held here Friday in the First Assembly of God church.
Mr. Shaver, a road construction worker, died Wednesday in a Broken Arrow hospital after suffering a heart attack 10 days previously at the Broken Arrow sales barn.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Shaver came to this area six years ago from Hayti, Mo. He was employed by Tulsa county three years, later becoming a road builder.
Survivors include the widow the widow, Mary; four sons, Charles, Larry, David and Thomas Shaver, and two daughters, Carol and Linda Shaver, all of the home, and two brothers, Thomas Shaver, Muskegon, Mich., and Ollie Shaver, Broda, Mich.
Funeral and burial arrangements were under the direction of Hendricks Funeral Home.
BIXBY -- Phillip Ray Shaner, 89, oil company administrator, died April 28 in Denver. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home Chapel.
JENKS -- Vivian Ann (Denny) Shelton, 84, homemaker, died Wednesday. Services 11:30 a.m. Friday, Green Hill Cemetery Chapel. Ninde.
From "The Jenks Journal," Thursday, April 12, 2001
Services for Vivian Ann Shelton, 84, Jenks homemaker, were 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2001 at the Green Hill Cemetery Mausoleum.
Shelton died Feb. 28, 2001. Services were directed by Ninde Funeral Directors, Jenks Chapel.
SHEPARD, Claud Monday, 62, American Airlines aircraft mechanic, died Tuesday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service, Sand Springs, and service 1 p.m. Friday, New Springs Family Church, Jenks.
SHEPARD, Claud Monday, left this life to be with his Lord on August 10, 2004 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Claud attended schools in Fort Smith and Alma, AR and graduated from Alma High School in 1960. He was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1963. Claud and Linda Kaye Barrett were married October 11, 1964 in Fort Smith and moved to Tulsa in 1968, where he worked for Silvey Insurance Company as an Underwriter. He always embraced his entrepreneurial spirit, which included owning a carpet store in Mannford, OK, operating a concession business and building houses under the name of C & L Builders. He worked for American Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic and retired from there on October 1, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 39 years and 10 months, Linda; his daughter, Michelle Jimenez and son-in-law, Manuel Jimenez; son, Brian Shepard and daughter-in-law, Ann Shepard; and 2 grandsons, Trey and Johnathan Jimenez, all of Tulsa. He is also survived by his stepmother, Betty Shepard of Alma, AR; aunt, Willie Kennedy, Fort Smith, AR; and uncle, Winfred Shepard of Golden, CO; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Claud Sr. and Hazel Shepard. Claud always enjoyed his family and friends and was a great example of a Christian man. He loved his family and taught them the principles of living. His great faith in God was always an underlying force that gave him a peaceful spirit during his illness. The family will receive friends at Mobley-Dodson Funeral Home, 211 E. Broadway, Sand Springs between 6 and 8 p.m. on Thursday. A celebration of Claud's life will be at the New Springs Family Church, 2907 West 108th Pl. South, (Highway 75 South), Jenks, on Friday, August 13, 2004 at 1 p.m., with Pastor Mark Merrill and Rev. Armon Newburn officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa. The family wishes to express special thanks to Good Shepherd Hospice and Claud's nurse, Diana Gigler. Mobley-Dodson Funeral Home, 245-6644.
BIXBY -- Mabel Lorene Shepherd, 82, retired from St. Francis Hospital, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Wednesday, November 24, 2004
SHEPHERD -- Mabel Lorene, 82, of Bixby. Born February 24, 1922 in Xenia, KS. Passed away November 21, 2004 at her home in Bixby. Retired St. Francis Hospital housekeeping employee. Lorene was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Shepherd, Sr.; an infant son; sister, Elizabeth Hodgen; brother, Jack West; daughter, Mable Jones; and grandson, Sean Michael Donelson. She is survived by a son, Truman Shepherd, Jr. and his wife, Shirley of Bixby, OK; 3 daughters, Loretta Cotner and her husband, Earl, of Mounds, OK, Jeanie Hillman of Tulsa, OK, Gayle Donelson and her husband, Jim of Prattville, OK; sister, Alice Frazee of Broken Arrow, OK; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2004, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel. Bixby Funeral Service, 369-1700.
BIXBY -- Sherri Lea Shepherd, 44, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home Chapel.
BIXBY -- Winfred "Wimpy" Shepherd, 64, retired manager of Brown Feed Mill, Tuesday at a Tulsa hospital of cancer (Leonard).
JENKS -- Brian Allen Sherman, 20, died Sunday. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel, Sapulpa.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Leonard Funeral Home Chapel for Henry Sherman, 78, of Kansas City, Mo. Local Masonic Lodge 359 conducted Masonic graveside rites at Bixby Cemetery. He died Saturday in Kansas City.
He was a native of Sallisaw, had lived near Jenks where he was employed as a telegrapher for Stanolind Oil Company before moving to Kansas City, Mo., ten years ago. He was a member of the Freeman, Mo., Masonic Lodge and VFW in Kansas City.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie, of the home in Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Flossie Hart of Liberty, Mo., and Mrs. Doris Alonge of Kansas City, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Wilson of Tulsa; two brothers, DeWitt Hunter of Sulphur, La., and Frank Hunter of Richmond, La.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Interment was in Bixby Cemetery under direction of Leonard Funeral Home.
BIXBY -- Marilyn G. Sherrill, 80, retired restaurant owner, died Tuesday. No services planned. Leonard & Marker.
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, December 24, 1990
JENKS -- Marjorie Shillito, 85, retired hospital worker, died Sunday. Services pending. Ninde.
BIXBY -- LaVerne Shimp, 94, homemaker, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Lois Shimp, 97, retired teacher, died Sunday. Service 3 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church. Leonard & Marker.
GLENPOOL -- Gary L. Shipman, 51, drywall contractor, died Wednesday. Services pending. Alderwoods-Heath, Tulsa.
Mrs. Pearl Short of Philadelphia, Pa. wired Jenks relatives Sunday of the death of her son, Arthur Short, of California. Arthur resided in Jenks in his early boyhood days, with his grandmother, the late Mrs. Minnie Short.
His father will be remembered as the late Ira Short of Jenks and Tulsa County's Commissioner of District 2.
Other relatives surviving Arthur besides his mother, is a sister, Annabell, of Philadelphia, a brother, Walter, who is residing in South America, two uncles, Wallace Short of Jenks and C.B. Short, of Sand Springs.
SHORT, Walter L., 86, Selma Valley Golf Course owner and operator, formerly of Tulsa, died Friday in Selma, Calif. No local services planned.
JENKS -- Christabel Clara Shroff, 92, homemaker, died Thursday. Service 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
From "The Tulsa World," Sunday, May 29, 2005
SHROFF -- Christabel Clara, 92, of Jenks, OK, left this life peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2005, at the Grace Living Center. Christabel was born February 11, 1913, in Tonkawa, OK, to Mayward and Ludie (Moss) Hembree. She was a member of Osage Hills Christian Church and loved our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was also a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Christabel was preceded in death by: her parents; her loving husband of 65 years, Estle Shroff; a brother, Harry Hembree; and sister, Lavera Burks. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: loving children, Ronnie Shroff and his wife, Shirley and Carolyn Matlock and her husband, Glen; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Warren, Bob, Harold and Eddie Hembree; and 2 sisters, Winfred Owens and Betty Fehrenbach; along with several other family members and friends. Funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Garden of the Apostles, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, OK. If friends desire, donations can be made (in Christabel's memory) to Good Shepherd Hospice, 6218 S. Lewis, Tulsa, OK 74136. Floral Haven, (918) 252-2518.
GLENPOOL -- June Thornbacon Sidney, 75, heart catheterization lab technician, died Monday. Services pending. AdamsCrest Cremation, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Joe Siebers, 49, died Saturday. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
BIXBY -- Guadalupe Silva, infant daughter of Jenara and Jose Silva, died Sunday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Jimmy Simas, Jr., 23, landscaper, died Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Margaret Neoma Simas, 61, homemaker, died Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
Services for Mickey Charles Simmons, 51, of Jenks were held Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Jenks Regular Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Hayes officiating.
Burial was in Floral Haven Cemetery under the direction of Ninde Funeral Home.
Simmons was born in Tulsa Nov. 22, 1951, the youngest of three sons to Arthur and Wanda Simmons of Jenks. He passed away Friday, Aug. 29 at his home in Jenks.
Mick was proud to be part of three generations to have graduated from Jenks High School. He graduated in 1970 serving as a class officer and athlete. Like his two brothers and father, Mick played on the Trojan football team, was on the school's first wrestling team and its first golf team.
He maintained an active interest in athletics all his life with recreational passions including fly-fishing, golf, Chicago Cubs baseball, the OSU Cowboys, the Jenks Trojans and his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Since 1988, Simmons was sales manager for Oklahoma Post Tension where his expertise and attention to service earned the admiration and respect of many of the Tulsa-area home builders.
He is survived by his devoted wife Sheryl of 18 wonderful years, a supportive son, Mickey Shane of Tulsa and precious daughter and buddy Taylor Ann-Louise, a student at Jenks Freshman Academy.
Also surviving is a brother, Dr. Donald Ray Simmons and wife Donna of Jenks, a nephew Dwayne Simmons of Jenks, an aunt Marge Roberts, Dallas, and Uncles Bill Cosby of Jenks and Charlie Cosby of Kansas City.
Mick was preceded in death by his father in 1980, an older brother, Jimmy in 1984 and his mother in 2002.
From "The Jenks Journal," Thursday, November 27, 2003
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane,
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye;
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why.
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow,
What it meant to lose you
No one can ever know.
Miss you Always,
Love you Forever
Catherine Booth
GLENPOOL -- Robert H. Simmons, 78, marketing salesman, died Wednesday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church. AdamsCrest Cremation, Tulsa.
JENKS -- Wanda Simmons, 79, retired ORU maintenance worker, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Regular Baptist Church. Ninde.
Services for Wanda Louise Simmons were 11 a.m. December 17 in the Jenks Regular Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Hayes officiating.
Burial was in Floral Haven Cemetery under the direction of Ninde Funeral Directors, Jenks Chapel.
Pallbearers were E.C. Williamson, Larry Greene, Jim Wheat, Dwight Teakell, Mark Denny and Ron Dunham.
Simmons died Dec. 14 at the Grace Living Center in Jenks following an extended illness.
Born Sept 27, 1923 in Wagoner, the oldest of four children of Guy and Leta Cosby. The Cosby family moved to Jenks in 1930 where Wanda has lived ever since she and Arthur Chester Simmons, Jr. were married Nov. 1, 1941, until his death 39 years later. Wanda served as a cafeteria cook for the Jenks Public Schools from 1957 until 1965 then went to work at ORU as a custodial supervisor for 16 years.
She is survived by two sons, Mickey Charles Simmons and Dr. Donald Ray Simmons, both of Tulsa, two grandsons, one granddaughter, one sister, Marge Roberts of Dallas and two brothers, Bill Cosby of Jenks and Charlie Cosby of Kansas City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, April 25, 1980 and by her eldest son, Jimmy Arthur Simmons on April 25, 1984.
BIXBY -- Dixie M. Simpson, 71, retired office manager, died Sunday. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Calvary Bible Church, Tulsa. Leonard & Marker.
JENKS -- Glada Bernice Simpson, 83, homemaker, died Tuesday. Service 12:30 p.m. Friday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Mabel Sims, 91, retired waitress, died Monday. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Bixby Free Will Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
SIREN, Edna, 94, Jenks, died December 25, 2000, at Hillcrest Specialty Hospital. She was born January 6, 1906, in Cheyenne, WY, the daughter of August "Gus" and Anna (Brundin) Johnson. She graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1922 as Valedictorian of her class. She attended the University of Wyoming, receiving her normal diploma in 1926 and her B.A. degree in 1931. She taught in public schools in Hillsdale, Rock Springs and Cheyenne, WY from 1923 to 1934. She married Sylvester John Siren on June 12, 1934 in Moscow, ID. The Sirens operated a cigar store and newsstand in downtown Denver until 1939, when they moved to Laramie, WY. They resided in Laramie until Mr. Siren's death in 1980. Mrs. Siren worked at the county library there from July, 1951 until December, 1972 as children's librarian and cataloger. Mrs. Siren was a member of St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church in Laramie, the Altar and Rosary Society, AARP, the National Association of Retired Federal Employers (NARFE), and the American Association of University Women. She served at unit and district president of the American Leigion Auxiliary and was director of Wyoming Girls State in 1950 and 1951. Mrs. Siren was also a life member of the University of Wyoming Alumni Association. At the time of her death she was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Tulsa. In June, 1978 Mrs. Siren was injured in an automobile accident near Douglas, WY, which left her in a wheelchair. After her husband's death in 1980, she made her home with her daughter in Minnesota and later with her son in Oklahoma. She continued to visit her daughter in Minnesota each summer after she became an Oklahoma resident. Despite her handicap, Mrs. Siren continued to enjoy traveling with her daughter or son. She also loved to play bridge. She particularly enjoyed the ladies' bridge at St. Bernard's Church and the annual bridge luncheon which her daughter hosted for her and her friends each summer in Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband and 3 brothers, Elmer, Carl and Eddie Johnson, all of Cheyenne, WY. She is survived by her son, Vince Siren of Jenks; her daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Tom Levig of Breezy Point, MN and Sun City West, AZ; a sister-in-law, Mary Siren of Tallahassee, FL; and 8 nieces and nephews and their families. Funeral liturgy and burial took place in Laramie on December 30. A memorial Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, January 6 at St. Bernard's Church, 4001 E. 101st. Friends are invited to a luncheon following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Siren Memorial Trust, c/o the University of Wyoming Foundation, Box 3963, Laramie, WY 82071 or to St. Bernard's Catholic Church.
SISNEY -- Elza (E.R.), 83, passed away September 28, 2003. Born December 3, 1919, in Glenpool, OK to John W. and Dicie Reed Sisney. Graduate of Oklahoma State University. Elza retired from the U.S. Army as as Lt. Colonel after proudly serving his country in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He worked for Amoco Corp. for 35 years in Tulsa and Chicago, retiring as a Federal Tax Manager in 1981. Favorite pastime was fishing trips with friends and family. Longtime member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Wilma Curtis Sisney and brother, E.E. (Ernie) Sisney. He is survived by: son, Richard A. Sisney; daughter Carole and husband, Bob Secrest; granddaughter, Stacie (Secrest) and husband, Greg Hutchins; grandson, Scott Secrest; sister, Lena Sisney; and brother, Bob Sisney. Elza also enjoyed a very close relationship with many additional family members. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers donations made to the American Diabetes Association are appreciated. They may be sent to Always and Forever Memorial and Honor Program, Attn: ADAWeb, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Service will be Wednesday, October 1, 2003, with viewing at 1:30 p.m. and service at 2:30, both at First United Methodist Church at 400 W. 7th Ave., Stillwater, OK. Stanleys, 743-6271.
SIXKILLER -- Alice V., 77, Beggs (formerly of Jenks), died Tuesday. Survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Bill Brummett of Bartlesville, Pauletta and Ben Ralston of Beggs; sons and daughters-in-law, Donell and Sharon of Tulsa, Young Andy, Jr. and Carolyn of Miami, FL; 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sisters, Loreen Newton of Vian, Lois Hendrix of Tulsa and Opal Newton of Oklahoma City; brothers, Delton Cantrell of Terrell, OK, Lawrence Cantrell of Nashville, TN. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Jenks Regular Baptist Church. Interment Floral Haven. Moore's Eastlawn, 622-1155.
The Rev. Cicero Sixkiller, a founder and first pastor of the Indian Baptist Center Mission, died Monday night, April 9 (1962). He lived at 656 N. Cheyenne Ave. (Tulsa).
Mr. Sixkiller, a Tulsan 15 years, was pastor of the Indian Mission at 1601 E. Newton St. from 1958 to 1961. Since then, he had been assistant pastor and music director of the Indian Baptist Center Church, 1301 S. Quincey Ave. He had been a Douglas Aircraft Co. mechanic for about 13 years. He was a native of Stilwell.
Services for Mr. Sixkiller were held at 2 p.m. last Friday, April 13, in the First Baptist Church, Stilwell, with burial in the New Hope Cemetery in Stilwell.
Survivors include his widow; three sons, John and Jerry, both of the home, and Spec. 4-c Frank Sixkiller of Camp Polk, La.; two sisters, and a half-brother, Y.A. Sixkiller of Jenks.
Funeral services for Kelly D. Sixkiller, 31, will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the First Assembly of God church. He was killed in a one-car accident on Riverside Drive in Tulsa Monday night.
Sixkiller was born in Stilwell and came to Jenks as a child. He was a draftsman.
Y. A. Sixkiller, his father, was killed last August 18 under similar circumstances on 151st Street between Bixby and Glenpool.
Survivors are his widow, Jean Ann of the family home, 1210 E. Lincoln, Sapulpa; a step-daughter, Cynthia, two step-sons, Reno and Steve; two brothers, Donnell Sixkiller of Jenks and Andy Sixkiller of Miami, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Shirley Brummett of Austin, Texas, and Mrs. Pauletta Maynard of Jenks; his mother, Mrs. Alice Sixkiller; a son, Kelly D. Sixkiller Jr. and a daughter, Misty Sixkiller, all of Jenks.
Interment will be at Floral Haven.
SKAGGS -- Lydia Bell, 93, of Tulsa, OK passed away on January 20, 2003 at Glenpool, OK. She was born October 3, 1909 in Missouri to James and Mary White. She is survived by 3 sons, Darold L. of Tulsa, John G. of Bixby and Billy I. of Sapulpa; 1 daughter, Nonneairl Richison of Tulsa; 1 sister, Clara of Springfield, MO; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Skaggs. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2003, at 10 a.m. in Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens. There will be a reception at the Floral Haven Family Center following the funeral service. Floral Haven, 252-2518.
William Skaggs Jr., 29, formerly of Jenks was killed Saturday afternoon in a plane crash as the pilot attempted to make an emergency landing during a snowstorm. Two other men also died in the crash, 40 miles west of Pocatello, Idaho. The three men were returning from a business meeting in Spokane, Wash.
They were last heard from at 7 p.m., at which time there was no indication of trouble. A heavy snow squall was over the area.
A search began at daylight Saturday, and the wreckage was spotted at 11:05 a.m. Skaggs was found outside the plane. He was assistant sales manager for the Simplot company for about seven years.
He graduated from Jenks High School.
Survivors include the widow, Robbie; a son, Chad, and a daughter, Jobie Lynn, all of the home; his father. W. M. Skaggs Sr., of Bixby; his mother, Mrs. Homer Bolton of Jenks, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Skaggs of Oark, Arkansas and Mrs Gracie Baker of Bixby.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Jenks High School auditorium and burial in the Bixby Cemetery, with the Ninde Colonial Funeral Home in charge.
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Mrs. Nannie (Skidmore) Bruce, widow of V. M. Bruce, a Jenks service station operator, died Sunday in a Tulsa hospital.
Services were held at 2 p.m. in the First Christian Church. Burial was in Rose Hill, with the Hendricks Funeral Home here in charge.
Mrs. Bruce, 80, a resident of Jenks 45 years, was a native of Knoxville, Tenn.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Violet McClain of Scenic Drive, Tulsa; a son, E. M. of Barnsdall; 2 brothers, including Clarence Skidmore of Seminole, and 2 sisters, including Mrs. Katie David of Pharoah in Okfuskee County. Mrs. Violet Mcclain was a teacher here in the Jenks Schools for a number of years.
BIXBY -- John Edward Skillern, 80, retired Affiliated Food sales representative, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Riverview Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
Graveside services for Ora C. Salyers Slater were held at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Floral Haven Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Richard L. Shields officiated.
Salyers, 99, died in Jenks Feb. 12, 2003. She was born Aug. 23, 1903 in Alabama, the daughter of David Riley and Della Washburn Salyers.
She moved to Jenks in 1950 where she made her home for 53 years. She worked for many years as an inspector at the Bryan's Infant Wear. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
She and Lennis Slater married in 1923. He preceded her in death in 1970. She was also preceded in death by a son, Leonard Darel Slater and five brothers, Ernest, Sylvester, Dewey, Marshall and Britton Salyers.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Margie Faye Marvel of Jenks, a sister, Hazel Homonai of Norwalk, Calif., two granddaughters, five great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Family has requested that memorials be made by contributions to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 2910 Mowhawk Blvd., Tulsa, Okla.
GLENPOOL -- G. Beau Slemaker, 47, Glenpool Public Schools superintendent, died Saturday. Services pending. Hayhurst, Broken Arrow.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, September 30, 2003
BROKEN ARROW -- G. Beau Slemaker, 47, Glenpool Public Schools superintendent emeritus, died Saturday. Rosary 7 p.m. Tuesday, Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel, and funeral Mass 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Anne Catholic Church.
BIXBY -- Eleanor D. Small, 92, homemaker, died Thursday. Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
BIXBY -- Ronnie Smallen, 70, Free Will Baptist minister, died Tuesday in Muskogee. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Shellenbarger Free Will Baptist Church. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY--Ben Frank Smalley, 75, warehouse manager, died Monday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Donald Smallwood, 75, died Saturday. Services pending. Bixby Funeral Service.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at the First Baptist Church for April Love Smith, 22, of 507 East Apache, who died Friday after a short illness. Burial was at Bixby Cemetery.
She was born in Jenks and graduated from Jenks high school.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Love; two daughters, Michelle Leeanne and Ami Elena; two sisters, Linda Lee Love of Tulsa and Annette Marie Baldridge of Joplin, Mo.; one brother, William (Billy) Love of Jenks, who just returned from Vietnam; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rudrow of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
BIXBY -- Betty J. Smith, 59, homemaker, died Wednesday. Visitation 1-6 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home Chapel, and service 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church.
BIXBY -- Beverly June Knowles Smith, 71, homemaker, died Monday. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Salvation Army Church, Tulsa. Moore's Eastlawn, Tulsa.
SMITH, Billie -- Billie "Sue" Smith, of Jenks, died July 29, 2004 at the age of 63 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry; sons Billy, Doug and Craig; daughter Sebrina; grandchldren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are pending. Fitzgerald Funeral Service Southwood Colonial Chapel is handling the services.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, July 31, 2004
JENKS -- Billie Sue Smith, 63, retired Jenks Public Schools custodian, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa.
From "The Jenks Journal," Thursday, August 19, 2004
B. Sue Smith
Services for B. Sue Smith, 63, of Jenks, were Aug. 2 at Fitzgeralds Service Southwood.
Sue was born April 3, 1941 in Stigler, Okla., daughter of Bill and Opal Beeler. She died July 29, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.
The youngest of 10 children, she was employed by the Jenks Public School System for over 25 years.
She is survived by her husband Jerry; sons Billy and wife Julie of Jenks, Douglas and wife Carolyn of Liberty Mounds, Craig and Jana of Liberty Mounds; a daughter, Sebrina and husband Jeff Fitzwater of Jenks; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren, as well as a brother, Leamon Beeler of Jenks; sisters Jane Davis of Glenpoool, Joyce Fouts of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Reba Bradley and Ruby McGonigal, both of Jenks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Labern and Tilmon Beeler; sisters Cora Pugh and Dovie Peevyhouse and twin grandsons Austin and Alvin Fitzwater.
JENKS -- Bonna Faye Smith, 79, retired St. John Medical Center nurse's aide, died Monday. Private family service. AdamsCrest Cremation, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Burl Smith, 96, retired chinchilla rancher and draftsman, died Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Bixby Cemetery Chapel. Bixby Funeral Service.
Carl A. Smith, 73, retired oilfield worker and long time resident of Jenks, died last Friday night of a heart attack at his home.
He was born in Missouri and had lived in Jenks for the past 30 years. He was a member of the First Baptist church. He had retired ten years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Maude; a son, Oran of Jenks; a daughter, Mrs. Virgie Short of Caracas, Venzuela; three grandsons and a brother.
LEONARD -- Charley Lee Smith, 86, retired warehouse foreman, died Thursday. Visitation 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, Bixby, and service 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church.
JENKS -- Daniel Cecil Smith, 81, retired painter, died Friday. No service planned. AdamsCrest Cremation, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Donald L. "Junkie" Smith, 69, retired firefighter, died Tuesday. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Riverview Baptist Church. Leonard & Marker.
Funeral services for Mrs. Estella R. Smith, Jenks resident who died in a Tulsa hospital Thursday, were held in the First Baptist church here Saturday.
Mrs. Smith died after suffering a stroke at her home. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she came to Jenks three years ago from Drumright. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Drumright.
Survivors include the husband, Jess E. Smith, a Tidewater Oil Co., employee; two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Platter and Mrs. Helen Bruce, both of Tulsa; a son, Bill Smith of Sand Springs; a sister, Mrs. Mary Rhinehart, Eureka, Kans.; a brother, Roy Newberry, Drumright, and her mother, Mrs. Neva Newberry, Drumright, and seven grandchildren.
Rev. Harry Stairs of Drumright officiated at the services which were under the direction of Hendricks Funeral Home. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
GLENPOOL -- Freddie Gene Smith, 70, retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, Faith Church. Cremation Care.
Funeral services were held in the First Methodist church here for George M. Smith, Jr., 43, who was accidentally electrocuted Friday at Blanco, N.M., near Farmington.
Smith, a trouble shooter for the General Coach Co., was killed by an electrical short circuit while inspecting house trailers in New Mexico. He lived in Parker's trailer space here.
Born at Stilwell and graduated from Tulsa Central High School, Smith retired a year ago from the Air Force. He was a warrant officer. He had been with General Coach, with headquarters in Marlette, Mich., since retiring from the service. He was a member of the Methodist church and Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include the widow, Katherine, a son Mike, 11, and three sisters, Mrs. Russell J. Finch, Tulsa; Mrs. C.L. Comstock, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Rex Bayless, Modesto, Calif.
Interment was in Memorial Park under direction of Hendricks Funeral Home.
BIXBY -- James Smith, 60, warehouseman, died Sunday. Services pending. Bixby Funeral Service.
JENKS -- Jerry Austin Smith, 65, metal fabricator, died March 4. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.
GLENPOOL -- Jerry Lee Smith, 51, welder, died Saturday. Services pending. Cremation Care.
From Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service - www.schaudtfuneralservice.com
Jerry Lee Smith of Glenpool went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 20, 2004. Mr. Smith was born May 9, 1952 at Stigler, OK to Joseph Lloyd Smith and Ima Jean Foster. Mr. Smith was a welder and traveled the globe working on Oil Rigs. Mr. Smith has lived in the Glenpool area for two years, coming from Sapulpa, OK. Mr. Smith loved to hunt and fish and was a member of Members of Christ Assembly in Tulsa, OK.
Mr. Smith is survived by his mother Ima Jean Smith of Whitesville, OK; daughter: Wanda Bean of Tulsa, OK; Brother: Lloyd Ray Smith of Holdenville, OK; Two Sisters: Ima Fae McBride of Doomis, TX, Sharon Kay Smith of Sioux City, IA and 4 grandchildren with one on the way.
There will be a private memorial service at a later date.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Daniel C. Schaudt of Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.
BIXBY -- Letticia M. Smith, 69, homemaker, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Rivercrest Chapel. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Lyle Edwin Smith, 77, Lyle Smith Welding co. owner, died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Bixby Cemetery Chapel. Bixby Funeral Service.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, July 8, 2004
In Memoriam: Lyle Smith
Love, laughter, remembrance. Come celebrate the unique life of this exceptional man, July 10, Bixby Community Center (the old downtown Doc's location). 11:30 a.m. til 1:30 p.m. Bring your memories, share them with your friends,. Bring your appetite. Catering by the Lazy Fisherman.
BIXBY -- Nancy Dale Smith, 96, salesclerk, died Friday. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday and service 2 p.m. Monday, both at Bixby Funeral Service.
GLENPOOL -- Ollie F. Smith, 91, homemaker, died Tuesday. Service noon Friday, Longridge Baptist Church, Booneville, Ark. Leonard & Marker, Bixby.
BIXBY -- Oscar Dell "O.D." Smith, 72, long-distance truck driver, formerly of Bixby, died July 25 in Durango, Colo. Service held Thursday in Colorado. Hood, Durango.
LEONARD -- Rachel Smith, 87, homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday and service 10 a.m. Monday, both at Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, Bixby.
BIXBY -- Rayford H. Smith Jr., 59, dentist, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church. Bixby Funeral Service.
JENKS -- Raymond L. Smith, 91, retired from Jensen Construction Co., died Sunday. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Ninde Woodland Funeral Home, Tulsa, and service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bethel Baptist Church.
JENKS -- Ruby Marie Smith, 77, retired D&C Laundry attendant, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Bethel Baptist Church. Schaudt's, Glenpool.
BIXBY -- William "Bill" Smith, 62, auto mechanic, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Tulsa. Bixby Funeral Service.
JENKS -- Willis F. Smith, 79, retired Becco Contractors construction superintendent, died Sunday. Services pending. Fitzgerald's Southwood, Tulsa.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, January 11, 2005
SMITH -- Willis F., died Sunday, January 9, 2005. He was born February 22, 1925 in Lindsey, NE and was a retired Construction Superintendent for Becco Contractors, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Nellie of Jenks, OK; sons, David of Giltner, NE, William of Claremore, OK, Timothy of Tulsa, OK, Patrick of Raleigh, NC and Shane of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Charmain of Farson, WY; brothers, Harold of Blair, NE, Raymond of Burton, KS, Kenny of Norfolk, NE, Virgil of Casper, WY and Melvin of York, NE; sisters, Donna Mae Ross of Lakewood, CO and Jonella Smith of Norfolk, NE; grandchildren, Jason, Brandi, Chad, Andrea and Ben Smith; great-grandchild, Kate Smith. Rosary Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 7 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, January 12 at 11 a.m., both at St. Bernard's of Clairvaux Church. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 291-3500.
Services for Fronie Denham, 73, were held Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, at the Jenks Regular Baptist Church. Interment followed at the Bixby City Cemetery under the direction of Ninde Funeral Directors, Jenks Chapel.
Mrs. Denham was born in Watkins, Okla., on January 14, 1927 to Walter and Albie SMITH. She was a homemaker and passed away at her home Sunday morning, Nov. 19, 2000.
She was preceded in death by her husband Willie Denham who passed away in 1996. She is survived by a daughter, Alice Spurgeon of Kelleyville, Okla.; a son, Donald Denham of Glenpool, Okla.; a sister, Louise Wefer of Kelleyville, Okla.; a brother, Gene Smith of Morris, Okla., four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
BROKEN ARROW -- E. Hal Smothers, 51, radiology technician, died Thursday. No local services planned. Cremation Care Centers, Glenpool.
Mildred J. Smothers
Services for Mildred J. Smothers, 78, a former secretary at Jenks Public Schools were 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at First United Methodist Church in Grove, Okla. Rev. Randy Hamill officiated. Interment followed at Zena Cemetery.
Mrs. Smothers was born May 22, 1926 in Garber, Okla., daughter of James G. and Mirian (Dunlavy) Proffitt. She died Friday, March 11, 2005 at St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, Mo.
Mildred loved to spend time with her family, enjoyed water skiing on Grand Lake, traveling, exploring, doing crafts and loved music. She had also worked for schools in Saudi Arabia and Morraco.
She is survived by her husband Hugh; her children Becke Kidwell of Grove, Neal Smothers of Mandiville, LA, Peggy Smothers of Ruidoso, New Mexico and Sunni Coombs of Bentonville, AR; one sister, Maurine Graham of Sapulpa; one brother, James Proffitt of Florida and seven grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church recreation equipment.
Services were under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove.
BIXBY -- Helen Frances Snider, 87, bookkeeper, died Thursday. Private family service. Bixby Funeral Service.
JENKS -- Bounleua Souvannasing, 72, retired Laos police officer, died Monday. Service 3 p.m. Friday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Nancy Sowards, 59, homemaker, died Jan. 13. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, Big Cussetah United Methodist Indian Church, Morris. Cremation Society of Oklahoma, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Damon Ray Sowell, 40, transmission technologist, died Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Assmebly of God, Porum. Mallory-Martin, Porum.
TULSA -- Kimberlee Spain, 35, Wal-Mart manager, died May 5. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Highland Park Christian Church. Nick Reynolds
SPAIN -- Kimberlee Kae, 35, passed away May 5, 2003 at her home in Bixby. She was born February 3, 1968 in Tulsa, OK. She is survived by: her son, Zack Spain; daughter, Nicole "Nikki" Spain; mother, Bobbie Sue Spain; brother and sister-in-law Frankie and Kim Spain; niece, Savanah Spain; grandmother, Vaudell Bennett; and numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her grandfather, R.P. "Paul" Bennett. Hear the Angels rejoicing and singing of the arrival of a precious child of God. Kim will be missed by all. Our loss - Heaven's gain. Service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2003 at Highland Park Christian Church. Nick Reynolds Funeral Service, 838-1332.
From "The Tulsa World," Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wednesday, May 5, 2004
LIBERTY MOUNDS -- Belinda Joyce Sparks, 53, died Wednesday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday, Mounds Cemetery, Mounds. Leonard & Marker, Bixby.
LIBERTY MOUNDS -- Tommy Lynn Sparks Jr., 26, died Monday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Mounds Cemetery, Mounds. Leonard & Marker, Bixby.
Richard (Rick) Speer, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Speer of 91st and Yale, was killed in a one-car accident early morning of July 4th near Marshall, Texas, on Highway 20.
A Texas highway patrolman said young Speer was asleep in the back seat of the car driven by Walter David Ogan, 17, of Tulsa. The boys were working on pipeline construction in Texas.
Investigators said Ogan apparently fell asleep and the car he was driving hit a guard rail and bounced against an underpass pillar.
Rick was a 1969 graduate of Jenks high school. He had been on the football, baseball and basketball teams and student council. He had attended Jenks school all 12 years.
Pallbearers were boys who had graduated with Rick this spring, John Vreeland, Jerry Duvall, Melvin Mitchell, Tim Huggins, Mike Bridges and Steve Griffin.
Thirty-six years ago, April 23 (1936), A. J. Speers' untimely death shocked the Jenks area. He had been elected to the Board of Education less than one month earlier; he had pioneered the oil fields of this section of Oklahoma and had extended his operations into Texas with success.
Sunday at the local Methodist church, Mrs. Speers will commemorate his memory by having placed an Easter flower arrangement in the chancel center.
Mrs. Speers asked Mrs. Mary Nussbaum, her personal friend of more than fifty years, to coordinate and restore the memory of Mr. Speers, who loved the Jenks Methodist church, with the fitting Easter tribute. Mrs. Olgar McDonald, who is known for flower arranging artistry, made the arrangement."
BIXBY--Henry S. Spitler, 82, retired from General Motors Corp., died Thursday. Visitation 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. Monday, Bixby Cemetery Chapel.
GLENPOOL -- Christina R. Spring, 52, homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Ninde Garden Funeral Home, Tulsa, and service 1:30 p.m. Friday, Overbrook Christian Church, Ottawa, Kan.
BIXBY -- Mayme Louise Staab, 90, retired from Pennington Drug, died Friday. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, Parker Mortuary Chapel, Joplin, Mo.
BIXBY -- Sylvia Stack, 68, social worker, died Wednesday. Private family services. Bixby Funeral Service.
JENKS -- Brendia Kay Stacy, 55, homemaker, died Saturday. Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Harvest Church. Mark Griffith-Westwood, Tulsa.
BIXBY--George Henry Stanford, 98, former Farmers Feed Store owner and cattle rancer, died Friday. Services pending. Bixby Funeral Service.
STANFORD-George Henry, 98, of Bixby. Born October 26, 1903 to George and Fannie Stanford in Lexington, TN, passed away Friday with cancer. Mr. Stanford was a Tulsa businessman, who owned and operated the Farmers Feed Store in Tulsa before moving to a cattle ranch in Bixby. He retired from ranching in 1973 and moved to north Bixby. Mr. Stanford lived his life like he would like to be remembered. He was a good neighbor, good citizen and good friend. He often visited nursing homes and helped out wherever he heard there was a need. Preceded in death by: wife, Elma Stanford on April 21, 1986 and second wife, Ellen Stanford, December 7, 1993; sisters, Dixie Harden and Ruth Howard; brothers, Harry, Lemuel and Will Stanford. Mr. Stanford is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends: Anna Belle and Buyrl Franks, Gertie Stanford, Faye Bennett, Vivian and Dan Morgan, Larry Denmark, Aline and Dick Wisher, Jim Ramey, Lincoln, NE; and a special nephew, Tommy Stanford, Huntsville, AL. All were devoted family and friends who spent much time with Mr. Stanford over the years, helping manage his care. Heartfelt thanks go to the wonderful, compassionate caregivers, Sharon, Shirley, Vergie and the Hospice nurses, Karen and Jacquline. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bixby. In lieu of flowers friends may send contributions in his memory to the First United Methodist Church Endowment Fund or Hospice of St. Francis, 6600 S. Yale, Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136. Service 10 a.m., Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, 77 E. Breckenridge, Bixby. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, 51st and Memorial, Tulsa. Bixby Funeral Service, 369-1700.
Larry Thomas Stanley
Larry Thomas Stanley, age 55, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, Nov. 1, 2004 at his home.
Our lives have all been enriched because we knew and loved Larry. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Larry, a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and Realtor with Weichert Realtors-Gaston and Associates , was born in Tulsa, Okla., on July 18, 1949, and lived in Fort Walter Beach since 1990. Many local residents placed their faith and trust in Larry to assist with one of the biggest decisions they would face - buying and selling real estate. He took that responsibility serious and with great pleasure.
Larry is survived by Dianne Gaston of Fort Walton Beach; parents, Joyce and Bill Garbey of Jenks, Okla.; children Dominique and Bruce Sexton of Collinsville, Okla., Nikki and P.C. Perez of Tulsa, Okla., Heather Stanley of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Matthew and Traci Stanley of Nashville, North Carolina, Michelle Ezzell of North Caroline, Jeffrey Gaston of Altus, Okla. and Stephanie Chan and Meagin Gaston both of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Tyler and Joshua Stanley, Owen Sexton, Hailey and Gabriel Perez, Alan Mikal Gaston and Riley and Asia Chan; uncle, J.D. Hoover of Casper, Wyo.; aunts and uncles, Jan and Alison Wolf of Bixby, Okla. and Clara and Bill Rosencutter of Claremore, Okla.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, H.V. and Lora Stanley and Lester and Lona Hoover; father Thomas Stanley and an aunt, Rosa Alberty.
Services were held on Friday, Nov. 5 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American Heart Association and The American Cancer Society.
BIXBY -- Katheryn Elizabeth Stansberry, 86, homemaker, died Saturday in Phoenix. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Sunnylane Cemetery, Del City. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Larry Lee Stanton, 57, retired General Motors assemblyman, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
BIXBY -- Bryan Michael Staton, 30, rehabilitation specialist, died Wednesday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, South Tulsa Baptist Church, Tulsa. Bixby Funeral Service.
STATON -- Bryan Michael, 30, of Broken Arrow, Rehabilitation Specialist, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005. Survived by his beloved wife, Tracy; 2 sons, Jacob and Andrew; and daughter, Emily, all of the home; parents, Mike and Susan Staton, Liberty Mounds; brother, Robert Staton, Tulsa; sister, Therese Roberts of Broken Arrow. Memorials are to be made to the Staton Children Benefit Fund, c/o Grand Bank, 12345 S. Memorial, Bixby, OK 74008. On-line Memory Book at www.bixbyfuneralservice.com, Ultimate Tributes. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2005, South Tulsa Baptist Church. Interment, Bixby Cemetery. Bixby Funeral Service 369-1700.
BIXBY -- Edmon L. Staton Jr., 70, retired from Public Service Company of Oklahoma, died Tuesday. Services pending. Moore's Rosewood, Tulsa.
TULSA -- Edmon L. Staton, Jr., 70, retired from Public Service Company of Oklahoma, died Tuesday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, Jubilee Free Will Baptist Church, Glenpool. Moore's Rosewood.
GLENPOOL -- Lorraine Joyce Steele, 81, office supply saleswoman, died Sunday. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Christian Church. Mobley-Dodson, Sand Springs.
JENKS -- Phil Steelman, 55, Olive Garden manager, died Saturday. Services pending. Alderwoods-Heath, Tulsa.
JENKS -- Katie M. Steely, 83, beauty shop operator, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Barbara W. Stephens, 71, housekeper, died Wednesday. Visitation 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, Bixby Funeral Service, and service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Church of God of Prophecy.
STEPHENS -- Harry Maxine, beloved Mother and Nana, passed away on Tuesday evening at St. John Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Harry received her unusual first name when she was born on June 26, 1911 in Wichita, KS. She graduated from Tulsa Central in 1929 and lived in Tulsa for 90 of her 91 years. She was the daughter of William H. and Flora Corey Youse who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her brother, William H. Youse Jr.; her husband, Matthew Lee Stephens; and her son, John Allan Stephens. Harry was active in her church, First Christian, and had been a St. John's Auxiliary member for 50 years. She also enjoyed her world travels, especially her trips to Australia. She is survived by 3 children, Sandra Jean Everett and her husband, George of Salt Lake City, Roger Lee Stephens and his wife, Elaine of Hot Springs Village, AR, and Marsha Shilman and her husband, Ed of Bixby. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Kirby of Arlington, TX, Cynthia Cook of Parkville, MO, Gregory Stephens of Tyler, TX, Mark Stephens of Wylie, TX, Chris Stephens of Chandler, AZ, Stephen Everett of Gambrills, MD, Ross Everett of Lawrenceville, GA, Ellen Myrick of LaVergne, TN, Amy Norwood of Tulsa, Carrie Shilman of Bixby and Jennifer Shilman of Bixby. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2003 at the First Christian Church, downtown, at 10 a.m., followed by graveside services at Memorial Park Cemetery. Stanleys Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Stanleys, 743-6271.
BIXBY -- Mary Jewell Stephens, 82, seamstress, died Wednesday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Bixby Cemetery. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Robert P. Stephens, 77, retired ranch hand, died Tuesday. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Frances L. Stepp, 86, homemaker, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Friday. Bixby Funeral Service.
STEVENS -- Pauline, 90, of Glenpool, died June 12, 2002. Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse, in 1955. She is survived by: daughters, Virginia Lovelace and Vera Walling, both of Sand Springs; 6 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters; 3 brothers. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday in Smith Funeral Chapel, Sapulpa, 224-1313.
Funeral services were held Monday in Rays of Faith Tabernacle for Hugh S. Stevenson, 70, Jenks farmer, who died last Thursday.
Born in Dorchester, Nebr., September 11, 1888, Mr. Stevenson had lived in the Jenks area for the past 15 years. Prior to that he lived for a time in Norman.
Survivors include the wife, Ruth, of the home west of Jenks, two sons, John W. Stevenson, Long Beach, Calif., and Ray Stevenson, Custer; two daughters, Mrs. Iola Colbert, Oxnard, Calif., and Mrs. Viola Straw, Lana Rosa, New Mexico; three stepsons, Darril E. Barnes, Ronald R. Barnes, and Kenneth W. Barnes, all of Tulsa, and seven grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Interment was at Thomas.
BIXBY--Agnes Lee Steward, 87, homemaker, died Tuesday. Services pending. Bixby Funeral Service.
BIXBY -- Cheryl (Weems) Stewart, 43, elementary educator, formerly of Bixby, died Monday in Iowa City, Iowa. Service 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Open Bible Fellowship, Tulsa. Hayhurst, Broken Arrow.
JENKS -- Mona Jean Stich, 69, died Saturday. Service 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Regular Baptist Church. Ninde Garden.
JENKS -- Naomi Still, 84, retired Bartlett-Collins Glass Co. employee, died Friday. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Sapulpa.
Services for Betty Jo Stipe, 55, of Jenks were 2 p.m. Wednesday at Beaver Street Baptist Church, Jenks. A graveside service will be held today, Thursday, May 31, 2001 at noon in the Lowe Cemetery, in Royal, Arkansas, under the direction of Ninde Funeral Directors, Jenks Chapel.
Stipe died Sunday, May 27, in Jenks.
She was born June 16, 1945 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of Tifford and Margie (Henry) Ennis.
She is survived by her husband, Dale, of the home; two sons, Ronald Stipe of Porter, Okla. and Dugan Stipe of Agra, Okla; her mother, Margie Ennis of Jenks; a brother, "Sonny" (Louis Harvey) Ennis of Sapulpa and seven grandchildren.
BIXBY -- Ethel Stockton, 85, former Stockton Laundry owner, died Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Bixby Funeral Service Chapel.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, October 2, 2003
STOCKTON -- Ethel, 85, of Bixby, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2003. Former owner of Stockton's Self Service Laundry for many years. Preceded in death by her son, Jimmy and husband, Lindsey Stockton. Survived by a son, Sonny Stockton and wife, Barbara of Broken Arrow; daughters, Betty McClain and husband, Don, Bixby, Linda Christiansen, Tulsa, and Peggy Davis, Bixby; sisters, Lucille Drennan, Benton, AR and Aline Sorrels, Downey, CA; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Service Friday, 10 a.m., Bixby Funeral Service Chapel. Interment, Arapaho Cemetery, Arapaho, OK. Online Memory Book wee.bixbyfuneralservice.com. BixbyFuneral Service, 369-1700.
BIXBY--Helene V. Stolba, 95, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Clement Catholic Church, Bixby Funeral Service.
STOLBA -- Helene Virginia, 95, Bixby. Born November 30, 1906 in Newtonia, MO. She was raised in Weleetka, OK, and attended St. Anne's Academy in Ft. Smith, AR and Weleetka Schools. She was married to Fred W. Stolba, January 27, 1925. They resided in Tulsa until 1953 when they built a home in Leonard, OK. Her husband passed away in 1965. She and Fred founded St. Clement Catholic Church, with the congregation meeting in their home until the church was built. Helene was a founder of the Wayside Garden Club and was an active member for 46 years. In 1949 she served as a Trustee of the Tulsa Exposition and Fair Board and was a member for 19 years. She was one of 9 Charter Members of the Tulsa Garden Center Board. She helped orgainze The Leonard PTA, she was the First Chairman of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce Clean Up Campaign. She had a weekly radio show on KAKC and served in many capacities of local, state and national Garden Clubs. She was a member of The Home Extension Club for 50 years. She wrote a column "Homespun Hannah" in the Tulsa World for over 25 years. She belonged and was an officer in the American Pen Women, and The Tulsa Doll Collectors. She appeared on television many times in connection with the Tulsa State Fair Board, The Clean Up Campaign and St. Clement Church. She was associated with Farmers Union Insurance Company in later years. She worked with the 4-H Clubs and worked with the Soil Conservation Auxiliary. She served as a Judge in many flower shows and also FFA events. Survived by: daughter, Beverly, Boca Raton, FL; son, Michael, Minot, ND; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: daughter, Delores; and son, Jim. Service, Thursday, February 14, 10 a.m., St. Clement Catholic Church. She will be interred next to her husband, Fred in Memorial Park Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to St. Clement Catholic Church. Bixby Funeral Service, 369-1700.
GLENPOOL--George Stone, 76, retired auto mechanic, ied Friday. Private family service. Cremation Society of Oklahoma, Tulsa.
JENKS -- James McNew Stone, 59, retired from Amoco and Phillips Oil Co., died Wednesday. Serivce 3 p.m. Monday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Pamela Sue Stone, 58, homemaker, died Wednesday. Private family service. AdamsCrest Cremation, Tulsa.
BIXBY -- Vivian A. Stone, 88, homemaker, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Faith Temple Assembly of God. Bixby Funeral Service.
GLENPOOL -- Pauline Marie Stout, 61, homemaker, died Monday. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Beaver Street Baptist Church, Jenks. Ninde, Jenks.
Funeral services for Raymond Allen Stout, 31, were held at the First Assembly of God church March 6. Raymond died March 2, of coronary thrombosis. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stout, and had lived in Jenks most of his life.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by six brothers, Melvin B. of Tulsa, James R. of Detroit, Mich., Marvel G. and Henry M. of Jenks, Richard G., now serving in Vietnam, and Harold Lee, of Broken Arrow; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Ethel Reed, of Glenpool; and grandmother, Mrs. Cleo Axetonson of Jenks.
JENKS -- Danny Max Strand, 54, oil field equipment manufacturing worker, died Saturday. Service noon Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, Tulsa. Ninde.
BIXBY -- Nira Lee Stricker, 72, retired Do All Tulsa Co. clerical worker, died Wednesday. Service 12:30 p.m. Friday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
BIXBY -- Jason Kirby Strickland, Jr., infant son of Malinda Foutch and Jason Strickland, died Sunday. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Downtown Church of Christ. Leonard & Marker.
BIXBY -- Cathy Strohmeyer, 39, Rainbow Concrete employee, died Tuesday. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Riverview Baptist Church. Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial, Tulsa.
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 E. 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 the direction of 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 survivors include the husband, John and a son, Billy of the home; 4 other sons, Eugene Honeycutt of 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.
GLENPOOL -- William Stubblefield, 53, died Tuesday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday, South Heights Cemetery, Sapulpa. Smith, Sapulpa.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, July 2, 2003
Death Notices:
STUBBLEFIELD, William -- Memorial graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2003 at South Heights Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Ballard officiating.
William Stubblefield, 53, of Glenpool, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa.
Survivors are his wife Jean, of the home; children Kevin Dean Stubblefield and Daniel Heath Stubblefield, both of Glenpool.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
BIXBY -- Pearl Mae Stubbs, 90, retired Oral Roberts University kitchen supervisor, died Sunday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. WEdnesday, Free Will Baptist Church.
STUBBS -- Pearl Mae,, 90, passed away September 25, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born April 19, 1915, to John and Fannie Adams, in Limestone, AR. Pearl was a long-time resident of Bixby, having moved there with her family in 1952. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Juel; and siblings, Emma Adams, Dorothy Blevins, Orville Adams, Corby Adams, Gladys Davis and Ortha Venable. Survived by daughters, Betty Wall and husband, Bob, Frankie Huffman and husband, John; son, J.C. Stubbs and wife, Karan; 6 grandchildren, Scott and Stewart Wall and wife Joi, Travis and Tara Huffman, Jason and Josh Stubbs; and 3 great-grandchildren, Ashleigh Means-Huffman, Jordan Matlock-Wall and Lauren Wall; 1 sister, Oda Green and husband, Gene; sister-in-law, Inez Adams; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pearl was a faithful Christian, devoted mother and grandmother and a friend to all. She was a very proud single parent and worked very hard to provide for her family. Pearl was last employed as Kitchen Manager at Oral Roberts University and retired in 1977. After retirement, she enjoyed attending senior citizen activities, traveling with her daughters and cooking for her family. Pearl served the Lord at Bixby Free Will Baptist Church for over 50 years and was a member of the Crusaders Sunday School Class. Service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, at the Bixby Free Will Baptist Church, 15801 S. Memorial, Bixby, with interment following in the Bixby Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, September 27, at the Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, 366-8288.
JENKS -- Nora Stuck, 84, restaurant cook, died Monday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Tannehill Cemetery Pavilion, McAlester. Chaney-Harkins, McAlester.
STUNKARD -- Bernard Alton, Jr. Born August 3, 1930 and died February 18, 2003. Retired Land Man. Graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1948 and OSU in 1952. He served as a first lieutenant in the US Army. Bernie was past Patron of the Magic City Chapter of the Eastern Star, member of Red Ford Masonic Lodge and a 32 degree Mason in Tulsa. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Bernie was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Patricia Stunkard, sister, Mary Noble; nieces, Janis Stauffer and Nancy Pittser and their families. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 1442 S. Quaker, Tulsa, OK 74120. Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2003 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 663-2233.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary B. Stunkard, 91, were held recently at Evangelistic Temple, with burial at Memorial Park.
She was born in Indiana and came to this area in 1906. She was the widow of Charles Stunkard. The family home had been at 71st and South Lewis.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Stunkard of Jenks, three sons, Harold and Lee Roy of Tulsa, and Lawrence of Stilwell.
Also, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and a brother, R. H. Gibbens of Tulsa.
From "Traveling Down Memory Lane" by Nella Gentis Short, Jenks Journal, Thursday, October 7, 1971:
"We are sorry to lose our senior friend, Mrs. Mollie Stunkard, age 91. We had visited her at the Colonial Manor nursing home these past several years. They had previously resided at 71st and Lewis for years. She was a good Christian mother and friend who enjoyed her friends' calls. She had a pleasant personality even though she was a bed patient. Her Bible was read daily, and she found comfort in her faith. She will be missed by all who knew her. Long time friends join me in extending our condolence to the family in their loss."
STURGEON - Charlene E., 63, born October 24, 1940 at Bixby, OK, the daughter of Charlie and Maxine (Lafferty) Rankin. She died Saturday, January 24, 2004 at her home in Broken Arrow. She was a 1958 graduate of Broken Arrow High School and Draughns School of Business. She married Roy Sturgeon on June 13, 1959 at Miami, OK. She was Secretary and Treasurer of RDS Manufacturing for 20 years before retiring in 1995. She was a member of the Broken Arrow Alumni Association and the Broken Arrow Historical Society. Her main source of joy was her granddaughters. She was a member of Broken Arrow Assembly. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5110 S. Yale, Suite 101, Tulsa, OK 74135. She is survived by: husband, Roy Sturgeon, Broken Arrow, OK; daughters, Sheri and husband, Scott Smith, Broken Arrow, OK, Dana McComis, Broken Arrow, OK; grandchildren, Katie, Kristen, Sara, Kelsey; sisters, Brenda and husband Roger Lamb, Broken Arrow, OK, Donna Rankin, Broken Arrow, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Kenneth and Charles Rankin. Service set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at Broken Arrow Assembly. Family will greet friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 27 at Hayhurst Funeral Home. Hayhurst, 258-9623.
JENKS -- Earl D. Sullenger, 69, public schools administrator, died Jan. 30. Service 4 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church. Cremation Society of Oklahoma, Tulsa.
From "The Tulsa World," Tuesday, February 3, 2004
SULLENGER -- E. DWAYNE "SULLY," died Friday evening at his home in Jenks. He was born October 12, 1934 at Sapulpa to Julia and Elmer Sullenger. Both parents preceded him in death. A graduate of Jenks High School, he attended Northeastern A & M, Miami, OK and graduated from Oklahoma A & M. Sully began coaching at Owasso High School, later going to Tulsa's Memorial High School. He left coaching to go into administration as Principal at Jenks High School and later served as Assistant Superintendent at Sperry. After retiring from Sperry, he was at Rogers High School, Rogers, AR. He is survived by: his wife, Nancy; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Gary Eldridge, Jenks; son, Mark Sullenger, Dallas, TX; granddaughter, Grayson Eldridge, Jenks; 2 sisters, Phyllis Radcliffe, Jenks and Morea Phillips, Tecumseh; a nephew, Phil Radcliffe, Jenks; a niece, Jerrye Vice, Shawnee; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Fleeta King, Bristow. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 6, 2004, 4 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 415 E. Main Street, Jenks. Oklahoma Cremation Society.
From "The Jenks Journal," Thursday, February 12, 2004
E. DWAYNE SULLENGER
Memorial service for E. Dwayne "Sully" Sullenger, 69, were held at 4 p.m., Friday, Feb 6 at First United Methodist Church, Jenks.
Sullenger died at his home in Jenks Friday, Jan 27, 2004.
He was born Oct 12, 1934 in Sapulpa, son of Julia and Elmer Sullenger. Both parents preceded him in death.
A graduate of Jenks High School, Sullenger attended Northeastern A and M, Miami, Okla., and graduated from Oklahoma A and M.
He began a coaching career at Owasso High School, later going to Tulsa's Memorial High School. He left coaching to go into administration as Principal at Jenks High School and later served as Assistant Superintendent at Sperry.
After retiring from Sperry, he was at Rogers High School in Rogers, Ark.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Gary Eldridge, Jenks; a son, Mark Sullenger, Dallas, Tex.; two sisters, Phyllis Radcliffe, Jenks and Morea Phillips, Tecumseh, and one granddaughter.
Oklahoma Cremation Society was in charge of the service.
SULLENGER -- Una Faye, born April 15, 1918 in Shamrock, OK, to Ellwood and Bessie Ward. Married Marvin Sullenger, August 1, 1940. Together they managed Commercial Airport in Tulsa from 1943 to 1946. She held a private pilot's license and co-owned with her husband Aero Service and Supply Co. and later A&S Metals. Faye is survived by her son Marvin Jr. and wife, Nancy; 3 granddaughters, Casey, Sara and Shannon; 1 sister, Jean Perryman, all of Tulsa. Rosary Monday, March 29, 7 p.m. at Church of St. Mary. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, at Church of St. Mary. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers friends may contribute to St. Francis Hospice or to a charity of their choice. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel 291-3500.
SULLENGER, Una Faye, 85, Aero Service & Supply Co. co-owner, died Friday. Rosary 7 p.m. Monday and funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at Church of St. Mary. Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial.
GLENPOOL -- Jo Dianne Summers, 48, Oklahoma State University-Tulsa employee, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Henninger-Allen Funeral home Chapel, Enid.
BIXBY -- Emma Sustaita, 58, homemaker, died Thursday. Memorial Mass 3 p.m. Monday, St. Clement's Catholic Church. Fitzgerald's Ivy, Tulsa.
RAY EDWIN SWANK of Commerce, Okla., died July 6 at 11 p.m. at the age of 47. Swank was the brother of Mrs. Bennie E. George of Jenks.
Swank was a foreman with City Service, where he had been employed for 21 years. He was a veteran of the Air Force, and had served during World War II.
Swank is survived by his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swank of Caney, Kansas; a brother, Earl, of Oklahoma City; Mrs. George of Jenks; and his wife, Ruth, of Commerce.
Funeral services were held July 10 in Caney, Kansas. Funeral arrangements were made by the Thomas Funeral Home of Commerce, Okla.
BIXBY -- Paul E. Swartzwelder, 74, retired truck driver, died Wednesday. No service planned. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
SWEETSER, Mollie, 92, restaurant owner, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Marshall, Texas. Alderwoods-Heath.
BIXBY -- Ruby Lois Swingle, 90, homemaker, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church. Leonard & Marker.
JENKS -- Daxe Leann Sykes, infant daughter of Cheryl and Royal Sykes, died Tuesday. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
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