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DORIS FAY GAGE
March 26, 1931 - May 10, 2003
Doris Fay Gage passed away on May 10, 2003. Graveside services will be held at Santa Paula Cemetery on Tuesday, May 20, at 2 p.m.
Doris was born to Thomas B. and Ollie Simmons on March 26, 1931, in Oilton, OK. Doris came to California with her family and resided in Wasco, CA. She graduated from Wasco High School in 1949.
Doris worked various jobs in her life from picking cotton as a child, working in the fields as a teenager to packing fruit in a packing house and sorting roses. She was a sales clerk and then a seamstress at the Olga Factory in Santa Paula, which was her final job. The job she loved most was being a mother and providing for her six children.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, one sister, and her husband, Roy Gage. Doris is survived by her twin sister, Dorothy Tubbs and brother Tom Simmons. Her children, Anita Carter and husband, Jim, Ken Morgan, Junior Morgan and wife Linda, Lenora Moss and husband, Robert, Richard Morgan and wife, Polly and Tommy Morgan. Her grandchildren, Kristen and David, Travis and Christopher, Robert Jr. and Dayna, Rick, Phillip, Nicole and Heather, Tommy Jr., Melissa and Olan. Several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but she will be in our memories forever.
BRISTOW -- Lillie Mae Gage, 71, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Gree Will Baptist Church. Hutchins-Maples.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, December 21, 2004
GAGE, Lillie -- Lillie Mae Gage, 71, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, in Bristow. She was born Nov. 28, 1934 in Whitefield.
Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004 at First Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Walter Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in Oakhill Cemetery in Drumright.
Funeral services are under the care and direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home of Bristow.
MANNFORD -- Thomas Bailey Gage, 75, retired carpenter, died Wednesday in Tulsa. Service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church. Mannford Funeral Home.
SAPULPA -- Modie Gaines, 91, Frisco Railroad Co. employee, died Saturday. Service 11 a.m. Friday, King Solomon Baptist Church. Jack's, Tulsa.
BRISTOW -- Luke Parish Gaither, infant son of Kelly and Tim Gaither, died Thursday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Green Hill Memorial Gardens, Sapulpa. Green Hill, Sapulpa.
BRISTOW -- Don Gallaher, 84, retired oil-field worker, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, First Christian Church. Hutchens-Maples.
Death Notices:
GALLOWAY, Delores Jean -- Delores Jean Galloway, 69, of Tulsa, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at St. Frances Hospital.
Born Aug. 19, 1933, in Emporia, Kan., she was a retired writer and advertising representative for the Johnson County Gazette in Olathe, Kan.
Survivors include two sons, one daughter, three brothers, three sisters, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are pending with Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service.
SAPULPA -- Fred Joe Galloway, 69, American Airlines employee, died Tuesday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Tulsa. Green Hill.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Thursday, May 6, 2004
Freddie Joe Galloway
Mr. Freddie Joe Galloway "Coodie" was born July 10, 1934 to the late Felix and Mamie Galloway in Mounds.
Freddie was affiliated with many activities that served his community. He served as troop leader for Boy Scouts from 1960 to 1970. He coached little league baseball. He served as president of NAACP and worked with the Meals on Wheels program for several years.
He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge 136 and served as Worthy Patron of the Eastern Stars. Freddie retired from American Airlines in 1999 after 20 years of faithful service.
Freddie accepted Christ at an early age. He served as deacon at Mount Olive Baptist Church for years. He united with the Full Gospel Church in Boley in April 2004.
Freddie united in marriage to his beloved wife, Betty Galloway, on Dec. 24, 2003 and departed this life on May 4, 2004.
Freddie was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mamie and Felix Galloway; three sisters, Joyce McGoy, Hattie Mae Lester and Leyan Galloway; two brothers, Lawrence and James Galloway; one daughter, Marilyn Galloway, and one son, Larry Galloway.
Fred leaves to celebrate his home going his loving wife Betty; son Fredrick (Sonya) Galloway, of Lansing, Mich.; daughters Gwendolyn Hickman and Chrystal Maxwell, of Birmingham, Ala.; five sisters, Beverly (Winford) Bennett and Shirley Galloway, of Tulsa; Frances (Roy) Howard, of Temecula, Calif.; Wanda (Eugene) Martin, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Charlezetta (Joseph) Nixon, of Tacoma, Wash.; mother-in-law Ruby Ramsey; four sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; two aunts; 10 granedchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven adopted sons: Lawrence, Michael, Reginal, Lloyd, Floyd, Christopher and Greg Grant; one adopted mother: Gertrude Martin (Nanny); four stepdaughters, Karla and Lotoya Matthews, Tracy and Tanna Henderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2004 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Tulsa at 419 N. Elgin with burial to follow at Green Hill Memorial Gardens.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
GALLOWAY, Johnnie -- Johnnie Mae Galloway, 66, of Tulsa and formerly of Kellyville, died in Tulsa Thursday, July 27, 2005.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Galilee Baptist Church. Interment will be at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of New Dyer Memorial Chapel, Inc.
DRUMRIGHT -- Susie Gann, 67, pharmacist, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oak Grove Baptist Church. Smith.
SAPULPA -- Bernard Douglas Gardipe, 72, electrician, died Tuesday. Services pending. Ninde Garden, Tulsa.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, August 19, 2004
SAPULPA -- Bernard "Doug" Gardipe, 72, minister and electrician, died Tuesday. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Ninde TGarden Funeral Home, Tulsa; Indian prayer service 7 p.m. Friday, All Tribes Community Church, Tulsa; and service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Pawnee Nation Wellness Center, Pawnee.
GARDIPE -- Bernard Douglas, Ordained Minister of God, born to Bernard Matthew and Adeline Cummings Gardipe, March 8, 1932 in St. Ignatius, Flathead Reservation, MT. He served in the United States Air Force as an Airman First Class. Member of the Pawnee Nation Oklahoma, NRA, IBEW and the North American Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife, Nadine; his brother, Sam Gardipe of Albuquerque, NM; his siter, Blanche Smith of Pawnee, OK; his children, Edward, Wallace, Darrell, David, Ronnie, Connie, Cheryl and Crystal; numerous grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; and an extended loving family. Brother Doug will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved him. We will miss him dearly. In loving memory donations may be made to the Buliding Fund at All Tribes Community Church at 2501 E. Archer, Tulsa, OK 74110. He will lie in state Thursday, 12-8 p.m. with family receiving friends 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Prayer service 7 p.m. Friday evening, All Tribes Community Church. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Pawnee Nation Wellness Center, Pawnee, OK with burial to follow at South Indian Cemetery. Ninde Funeral Directors, Garden Chapel, 742-5556.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Friday, August 20, 2004
Bernard Douglas Gardipe
Bernard Douglas Gardipe, ordained minister of God, born to Bernard Matthew and Adeline Cummings Gardipe March, 8, 1932 in St. Ignatius Flathead Reservation, Mont., has died.
He served in the U.S. Air Force as an airman first class, he was a member of the Pawnee Nation Oklahoma, NRA, IBEW and the North American Hunting Club.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine; brother Sam Gardipe, of Albuquerque, N.M.; sister Blanche Smith, of Pawnee; children Edward, Wallace, Darroll, David, Ronnie, Connie, Cheryl and Crystal; numerous grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and an extended loving family.
Brother Doug will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved him. We will miss him dearly.
In loving memory, donations may be made to the building fund at All Tribes Community Church, at 2501 E. Archer, Tulsa, OK 74110.
He will lie in state from noon to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Prayer service is at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004 at All Tribes Community Church.
The funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004 at Pawnee Nation Wellness Center in Pawnee. Burial will follow at South Indian Cemetery.
Ninde Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
DRUMRIGHT -- Jeri Lynn Garland, 60, Bowden's manager, died Saturday. Visitation 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and service 2 p.m. Wednesday, both at Mobley-Dodson Funeral Home, Sand Springs.
Earnest Lowell Garlick
Earnest Lowell Garlic died at his residence of cancer on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at the age of 55.
A native of Sapulpa and a resident of Jefferson, La. for 22 years, he served in the USMC in Vietnam for three years, receiving three purple hearts.
He also was an operations manager in the construction business.
He was the son of the late Harry C. and Cleona Della Flannigan Garlick.
He is survived by his siters, Helen Marie Harris and Monne May Chastain, both of Sapulpa; children Robert Richard Garlick of Slidell, La., Kyle Shannon Rester of Pearl River, La., Raynell Caroline Rolf of Folsom and Sharon and Ruth Stump of Madisonville, La., and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on May 17, 2002 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell, La.
Interment followed in the Biloxi National Cemetery with the Rev. Gayle Jordan, DD officiating.
Harry Garlick, 68, passed away yesterday afternoon at 1:30 at his home, 620 No. Tenth Street. He was a former city employee and had lived here 44 years.
His survivors are his widow, 3 daughters, Mrs. L. O. Denney, Konawa; Mrs. Roy Chastain and Mrs. Noel Harris of the city; one son, Earnest Lowell of the home, four brothers, one sister and five grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of relatives and will be announced by the Buffington Funeral Service.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, April 26, 1949
HARRY GARLICK
Funeral serivces for Harry Garlick will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Reverend Howard Allen will conduct rites at the North Heights Baptist mission. Burial will be in South Heights Cemetery under direction of Buffington Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Conley Banks, Edward Banks, Merle Stain, Charles Livingston, Ross Rowland and Othal Hall.
Mr. Garlick died Sunday at his home, 620 North Tenth. He is survived by his widow, 3 daughters, 1 son, 4 brothers, a sister and 5 grandchildren.
SAPULPA -- Edith Garret, 85, homemaker, died Wednesday. Services pending. Smith.
SAPULPA -- Ray William Garrett, 68, carpenter, died Saturday. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
SAPULPA -- Juanita M. Garringer, 79, retired from Sapulpa Public Schools, died Sunday. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church. Smith.
Death Notices:
GARRINGER, William Robert "Bob" - Services are pending.
Smith Funeral Home of Sapulpa is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Garringer, 79, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa. He was retired from the Sapulpa School System.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," January 6, 2002
WILLIAM ROBERT "BOB" GARRINGER
William Robert "Bob" Garringer passed away Jan. 3, 2002 at the age of 79. He was born Dec. 18, 1922 to Willis H. and Doris Garringer, in Salamonia, Ind. He moved to Sapulpa following his tour with the Army Air Corps during World War II. On a leave from his tour, he met Juanita Carroll. They later married Feb. 9, 1946, upon his return. He retired from Douglas Aircraft, Riley Southwest and Sapulpa Public Schools. Known by everyone at SHS as "Mr. Bob," he loved the kids, teachers and staff -- they were like a second family to him. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, gardening and his doing his puzzle books. Mostly he enjoyed life!
He is much loved and missed by his family; wife Juanita, of the home; daughter, Cookie Jobe, of Sapulpa; daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Ralph Klumpp, of Sand Springs, grandchildren Brad Jobe, of New York City; Melinda Jobe, of Tulsa and Katie Palma and husband William, of Wachington D.C.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2002 at First Baptist Church of Sapulpa, with Rev. Bill Oldham officiating. Burial will be at Green Hill Memorial Gardens with military rites performed by the Sapulpa High School Reserved Officer Training Corps.
Pallbearers will be Gary Jobe, Ralph Klumpp, Derald Buckley, Bergen Young, Brett Collins and Ted Archer. Honorary pallbearers are Kay Shibley, Tom Trigalet, Dan Thornton, Bob Davis, Gary Skinner and Roy Caroll.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Death Notices:
GARTMAN, Opal Blance - Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at the South Heights Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home of Guthrie, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gartman, 86, of Guthrie, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002.
CLINTON BRUCE GARTON, SR.
Clinton Bruce Garton, Sr., died near his home east of Depew at the age of 43. He was born on Jan. 25, 1959 in Bristow to Kenneth Clinton and Mattie Anna Clark Garton.
He attended school in both Bristow and Sapulpa. Clinton was a self-employed photographer, musician and artist. He was an outdoorsman and great singer and songwriter.
He had been baptized in the True Life Tabernacle.
Clinton is survived by one son, Clinton Bruce Garton II of Depew; one Godson, Shelby Ray Smith of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Brittney Louis Garton of Skedee; one step-daughter, Halee Cost of the home; his loving parents, Ken and Nancy Garton of Depew and Ann and Mancel Murphy; his paternal grandmother, Irma Lenora Garton of Bristow; one sister, Cathy Ann Looper of Depew; two nieces, Nichole Anna Rake and Andrea Anna Rake; and a nephew, David Looper, as well as a host of other family and friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at the True Life Tabernacle on Hwy. 75, south of Glenpool with Pastor Bob Griffin officiating. Interment to follow at the G Bar Ranch.
Arrangements under the direction of Schumacher Funeral Home in Bristow.
BRISTOW -- Irma Garton, 92, homemaker, died Wednesday in Edmond. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Oaklawn Cemetery, Tulsa. Schumacher.
KENNON M. GARVIN
Kennon M. Garvin, 76, of Sapulpa died at home Tuesday, March 12, 2002. He was born Jan. 19, 1926 in Hanson.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and in the Korean War. He was in the Southern Philippines during the Luzon Campaign, and received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign ribbon with two bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze stars, the Distinguished Service Medal and 148th Infantry, Co. 34 WD 10 April 1946 Victory Ribbon with 2 overseas bars.
He graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1943. He was employed at Sun Oil Co. for 47 years prior to his retirement.
He was married to Willie Ruth Wallce on Sept. 21, 1956 in Sapulpa. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Methodist Men's Club, Fidelis Sunday School Class, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and a life member of the Sapulpa Historical Society.
Mr. Garvin is survived by his wife, Willie Ruth, of the home; three sons, Steve Garvin of the home, Stanley Garvin of Tucson, Ariz., and Stacy Garvin and his wife, Tracy, of Houston, Texas; and grandson Smith Hillman Garvin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer C. and Stella Goode Garvin.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2002, in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Asher officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home of Sapulpa.
Serving as casketbearers will be Lloyd Skinner, Ray Willis, Joe Sherwood, Mike Borden, John Raines, and Ted Evans. Honorary bearers will be the Methodist Men and the Fidelis Sunday School Class.
SLICK -- Wendell Leroy Gaskins, 70, C. E. Natco pipefitter, died Saturday. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church. Hutchins-Maples, Bristow.
From "The Sapulpa Daily Herald," Wednesday, April 20, 2005
GASKINS, Wendell -- Wendell Leroy Gaskins, 70, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 in Bristow. He was born Nov. 17, 1934 in Gypsy.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Slick with the Rev. Walter Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens.
Services are under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home.
SAPULPA -- Bailey Cheyenne Gatwood, infant daughter of Heather Bernard and Clark Gatwood, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Midway Full Gospel Church. Green Hill.
GAWEY -- Albert Charles. Longtime Tulsa dentist, Albert Charles Gawey died Monday, September 20, 2004 at the age of 86. Albert was born June 5, 1918 in Drumright, OK to Sam and Halda Gawey. He grew up in Bristow, OK where he graduated from Bristow High School. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma and attended Loyola Dental School in New Orleans, LA, where he graduated cum laude. During World War II, Albert served as Captain in the U.S. Army stationed in Papua, New Guinea. After his service he moved to Tulsa, where he practiced dentistry with his brother, John Gawey. He married Catherine Mowad in 1960. He joined the Oklahoma Dental Association in Tulsa County in 1948. In March, 1966 the Tulsa County Dental Society awarded him the John Gawey Award in recognition of his more than 25 years of exemplary service to the dental profession, In 1998 he received the Oklahoma Dental Association Gold Award for 50 years of dental service. He retired from dentistry at age 71. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dr. John Gawey, and sisters, Mayre Ashcraft and Bernice Grandpre. Albert is survived by: his wife, Catherine; 4 sons, Chuck Gawey (Dena) of Tulsa, Brad Gawey (Liz) of Oklahoma City, Matt Gawey (Teresa) of Tulsa, Mark Gawey (Susan) of Tulsa; 1 daughter, Cathy Adams (Jeff) of Rockwall, TX; and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his siter, Dorothy Horany (Lou) of San Juan Capistrano, CA. Albert was a member of the Church of Saint Mary Catholic Church and the Knights of the Holy Sepluchre. In lieu of flowers contributions are being made to the Neighbor for Neighbor Dental Clinic, 1506 E. 46th St. North, Tulsa, OK 74126 or the charity of your choice. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 22, from 4-6 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6 p.m. at the Church of Saint Mary, 1347 E. 49th Place. The funeral will be held Thursday, September 23, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Saint Mary, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 291-3500.
Deaths:
GAYLOR
Thomas M. Gaylor, 73, 1134 E. Arch, died today at Bartlett Memorial Medical Center.
Services are pending with Owen Funeral Home.
He was born on April 27, 1913, in Branco, Okla. He moved to Sapulpa from Pittsburg County, Okla., in 1947.
Mr. Gaylor served in the Army during World War II.
He was employed in the maintenance department of Seismograph Service, Tulsa, and was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church.
Survivors include wife Odessa; sons Thomas R. Gaylor, Claudie W. Lemons and David Gaylor, all of Sapulpa; daughters Ruby Plum and Carolyn Luker, both of Sapulpa, and Becky Mandrell of Lawton; brother, Paul Gaylor of Miami, Okla.; sisters Hazel Sorrels and Christine Guerreo, both of San Francisco, and Pauline Semeski of San Rafel, Calif.; and 15 grandchildren.
The family will headquarter at 1134 E. Arch.
OAKHURST -- The deaths of an Oakhurst couple are believed to have been a murder suicide that capped an argument between a husband and wife.
Tulsa County Sheriff deputies said it appeared that Edward Gayton, 27, shot his wife, Dellia Gayton, 22, several times before he ended his life with a single gunshot wound to the head.
Deputies said their three children, ages 6, 5 and 2 months, apparently witnessed the shooting.
Deputies said a relative had gone to the house after being asked by Edward Gayton to pick up the children.
The relative told deputies that both older children were on the porch and crying when she arrived.
The unidentified woman said the infant was sitting next to his death mother.
Deputies said the three children were taken into custody by the state Department of Human Services.
Authorities logged a 911 call from the relative about 6:37 a.m. saying she had found her brother and sister-in-law suffering from gunshot wounds.
The woman told investigators her brother had called her about 6:30 a.m. and told her to come to his house to pick up the children. She arrived within minutes, and by the time she arrived, they were already dead, deputies said.
The children were not phyisically injured and were taken to the sheriff's office for interviews with a deputy who could speak Spanish.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
THANKS, MILDRED TATUM, FOR SHARING THIS OBITUARY!
CLAUDE W. GEE, JR.
Services: Friday, April 25, 1:00 pm
Claude W. Gee Jr., 65, a long-time resident of Taft, passed away on April 18, 2003. He was born January 3, 1938 in Kellyville, OK. Later moved to California. Claude Gee worked 48 years for oil industries such as Tenneco Oil and Cullivan Pumping Service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending holidays with family. He attended Taft Church of God where he enjoyed hearing his wife sing.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Marlene Gee of Taft. Three brothers and sister-in-laws, Jerry and Mary, Richard and Jane, all of Taft. Jack and Susan of Bakersfield. One sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Steve Putman of Taft. Many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Six step-children and spouses, Tim and Linda Stockton, Theresa VanWinkle, Don and Sharon Saffell, Gerald Stockton, Kerry and Kim Graham all of Taft, Lyle and Teresa Stockton of Bakersfield. Two grandchildren, Matt and Stephanie Doyle of Taft. 21 step-grandchildren and 19 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, Claude W. Gee Sr. and Bernice I. Gee of Taft, sister Claudia Kelly of Kellyville, OK. Daughter Deanna Doyle of Taft and step-grandson Wesley R. Stockton of Taft.
Services will be held Friday 1:00 p.m. at Erickson and Brown Funeral Home in Taft. Viewing will be Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
We love you Claude and we will all miss you.
SAPULPA -- Donna Sue Gee, 61, retired from Freddie's Steak House, died Sunday. Graveside service 1 p.m. Thursday, Sunrise Cemetery, Kellyville. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Death Notices
GEE, Donna -- Donna Sue Gee, 61, of Sapulpa, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004 at the St. John Medical Center. She was born Dec. 7, 1943 in Claremore.
Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 at Sunrise Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Burns officiating.
Interment will follow under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Donna Sue Gee
Donna Sue Gee, of Sapulpa, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004 at St. John Medical Center at the age of 61. Donna Sue was born Dec. 7, 1943 in Claremore and had lived in Sapulpa all of her life. She had worked as a beautician for the Little Gem and Freddies. She was a Baptist. She was married to Charles Gee on April 17, 1973.
Survivors are her husband Charles, of the home; nieces and nephews Sammy Hunter, Lindsay Fees, Kimberly Rame, Chelsey Rame, Bobby Brown and Adrian Alexander; great-niece Skyler; sisters Joeha Rame and husband Glenn, of Sapulpa, and Lahoma Brown Sosa, of Sapulpa; and brother Sam Hunter of Sapulpa.
Donna sue was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Blanche Beasley Hunter and one brother Ron Hunter.
Graveside services for Donna Sue have been set for 1 p.m Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 in the Sunrise Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Burns officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
BRISTOW -- Virgil Geller, 83, retired roofer, died Friday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday and service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, both at Schumacher Funeral Home.
BRISTOW -- Brice Jefferson Gemmill, 82, minister, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Bristow Christian Center. Schumacher.
DEPEW -- Lottie Mae Gemmill, 80, retired from Lottie's Boutique, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Monday, High School Auditorium. Schumacher, Bristow.
Death Notices
GEORGE, Iva -- Iva "Polly" Hill George, 83, of Tulsa, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004 in Tulsa. She was born Oct. 3, 1921.
Funeral services are pending with Green Hill Funeral Home.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Death Notices
GEORGE, Iva -- Iva "Polly" Hill George, 83, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004 in Tulsa. She was born Oct. 3, 1921 in Oklahoma City.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
MANNFORD -- Wanda E. George, 61, homemaker, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Assembly of God. Mannford Funeral Home.
GHERE -- Marion Keith "Pete," 64, died on Friday, October 29, 2004. Born April 11, 1940 in Oilton, OK, the son of Arthur and Jewell (McGregor) Ghere. He was a Truck Driver and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors: sons, William McGregor Ghere and his wife, Crystal and Joseph Rober Ghere, all of Tulsa; daughter, Michelle Lydia Ghere of Tulsa; brothers, Arthur Michael Ghere of Edmond, OK and Robert Ghere of Yukon; cousin, Glenda McFarlin of Stillwater, OK,. Memorial service will be Tuesday, November 2, 10 a.m., in the Ninde-Whisenhunt Chapel. Interment will be at 2 p.m. in the Highland Cemetery in Oilton, OK. Memorials: Boy Scouts of America. Ninde Funeral Directors, Whisenhunt Chapel, 592-3667.
BRISTOW -- Katherine Giampaoli, age unavailable, formerly of Bristow, died Tuesday in California. Graveside service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Bristow City Cemetery. Hutchins-Maples.
BRISTOW -- Robert Douglas Gibb, Sr., 66, died Aug. 14 in Monroe, La. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, Bristow City Cemetery. Schumacher.
Bennie F. Gibbons, 69, died Thursday at his home, 222 N. Linden.
He was born at Cleveland, Okla., April 16, 1901 and was a retired oil field pumper. He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge 160, Cleveland; an associate member of Sapulpa Odd Fellows Lodge, member of Encampment Lodge 79 Sapulpa and Rebekah Lodge, Cleveland.
Surviving is his wife, Essie, of the home; four daughters, Maxine McDaniel, Sand Springs; Dorothy Main, Nevada; Mildred Garrison, Kingman, Ariz.; Pauline Nance, Cleveland; a son, Alfred Gibbons, Skiatook; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
And also a brother, Jack Gibbons of Cushing and two sisters, Ethel Henry of Edmond and Marie Hoggatt, North Hollywood, Calif.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at General Baptist church, six miles west of Sand Springs on Highway 64. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery, Cleveland, under direction of Mobley-Dodson-Lakeside Funeral Home, Sand Springs.
BRISTOW -- Billy Gibbons, 70, electrician, died Saturday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Church of the Nazarene. Smith, Sapulpa.
Death Notices:
GIBBS, Adele - Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2002, at the Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
Green Hill Funeral Home of Sapulpa will be in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Gibbs, 86, died Thursday, March 21, 2002. She was born on Sept. 1, 1915.
SAPULPA -- Cody James Gibbs, infant son of Rexella and Cory Gibbs, died Thursday. Services pending. Green Hill.
Frank Leslie Gibbs
Frank Leslie Gibbs was born Jan. 4, 1933 and passed away Sunday, May 5, 2002.
Frank was native born of Sapulpa and Creek County. He was the son of George Hunter Gibbs and Mollie Grayson Gibbs, both deceased.
He was a member of the 45th Division of H. Company 279th Infantry and served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict.
He was an avid Sapulpa Chieftain Football fan and always looked forward to the season. Win or lose, he was always in the bleachers watching.
He loved to fish with his friends and family. He retired from McDonnell Douglas in 1994 after 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers, Richard, Leon and Robert.
Mr. Gibbs is survived by his wife, Marie; two children Leslie and Mona Gibbs and Craig and Lea Ann Carr; three grandchildren he adored, Dewayne Gibbs, Valerie Gibbs and Ryan Carr; five brothers, John, Sandy, George, Burt and Ike, and two sisters, Mary Gibbs and Mona Mae Gibbs; along with multiple nieces and nephews.
Funeral services have been set for 10 a.m. Wednesdy, May 8, 2002 in the Believer's Baptist Church (Formeraly the Old Ridgeway Baptist) with the Rev. Archie Rivers officiating.
Interment will follow in the South Heights Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
Serving as casketbearers will be Dewayne Gibbs, Ryan Carr, Benjamin Gibbs, Bobby Cargil, George Gibbs and Michael David Gibbs.
Honorary bearers will be Bobby Jo Charles, Dempsey Lister, Allen Brock, Bill Langmaid, Charles Tiblore and Wilborn Clark.
BRISTOW -- Gorman "Tean" Gibbs, 84, oilfield pulling unit operator, died Tuesday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, Magnolia Memorial Gardens. Hutchins-Maples.
GIBBS, J.C. -- J.C. Gibbs, 83, of Tulsa, died Feb. 18, 2005 in Tulsa. He was born Oct. 8, 1921.
Funeral services are pending with Green Hill Funeral Home.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
SAPULPA -- Marie Gibbs, 82, homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation 3-7 p.m. Friday and service 3 p.m. Saturday, both at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Keith D. Biglow, Okmulgee.
SAPULPA -- Sandy Gibbs, 66, businessman, formerly of Sapulpa, died Monday in Hawaii. Services pending. Green Hill.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Thursday, July 8, 2004
Death Notice 7-8
GIBBS, Sandy -- Sandy Gibbs, 66, formerly of Sapulpa and now of Banning, Calif., died July 5, 2004, in Maui, Hawaii. He was born Dec. 21, 1937 in Sapulpa.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Rose, his children and other family and friends.
Services are pending, but will officiated by the Rev. Archie Rivers.
The funeral services are being handled by Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Saturday, July 10, 2004
Sandy Ervin Gibbs
Sandy Ervin Gibbs went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 5, 2004.
He was born in Sapulpa, Dec. 21, 1937, to George Hunter Gibbs and Mollie Grayson Gibbs.
He made his home in Southern California. Sandy was a Christian and loved the fellowship of his church.
Sandy was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers; Richard, Leon, Robert and Frank Gibbs.
Sandy is survived by his wife Alice and his three children from a previous marriage, Mark, Sandra Renee and Stephen; four step-children Tammy, Wendy, Amy and Timothy; three God children; many grandchildren; four brothers, John, George, Bert, Ike; two sisters, Mona and Mary; nephews, nieces, sister-in-laws, adopted brothers and sisters, and a host of friends.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2004, in the chapel at Green Hill Funeral Home. The Rev. Archie Rivers is officiating.
GIBSON, Cecil -- Cecil M. Gisbon, 97, of Sapulpa, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005. He was born Nov. 19, 1908 in Cowel County, Kan.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2005 in the First United Methodist Church.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, December 10, 2005
SAPULPA -- Cecil M. Gibson, 97, Gibson Lumber Co. former owner, died Wednesday. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church. Smith.
DRUMRIGHT -- Hayden Gibson, 78, former Creek County commissioner, died Wednesday. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church. Michael's.
From "The Tulsa World," Thursday, July 28, 2005
GIBSON -- Hayden, age 78, long-time resident of Drumright, OK died July 27, 2005. Former Creek County Commissioner, insurance businessman, rancher and WWII Navy Veteran. Survived by wife of 38 years, Kathleen; son, Jimmie Don Gibson and wife Joyce of Shawnee, OK; daughter, Selena Patterson and husband, James, of Houston, TX; son Mike Gibson and wife Margaret of Sapulpa, OK; grandchildren, Joshua Aaron Gibson, Jessica James, Jamie Patterson, Clayton Gibson, Alex Gibson. Preceded in death by parents, J.D. and Ruth Gibson; brother, Otta Gibson; grandson, Jaye Donovan Gibson. Hayden was a life long member of the Drumright First Baptist Church, serving as Treasurer and Deacon. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005 at the First Baptist Church, 229 S. Ohio Street, Drumright. Michael's Funeral Home, Drumright, 918-352-2312.
TULSA -- Daasha L. Gibson, 27, data entry clerk, died Saturday. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Assembly of God, Mannford. Mannford Funeral Home.
SAPULPA -- Donna Sue Gibson, 65, Commercial Tarp & Canvas co-owner, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Bixby Free Will baptist Churc, Bixby. Leonard & Marker, Bixby.
GIBSON -- Donna Sue Cochran, owner of Commercial Tarp & Awning, passed away February 9, 2003. She was born January 30, 1938 to Irene and Amos Cochran. She is survived by her husband, Bill Gibson; son Mark Stunkard; daughter, Sue Forman; 3 grandchildren, Danny, Jake and Lisa Stunkard; mother, Irene Cochran; sister, Rhonda Cochran Cline and husband, Steven; 2 nephews, William and Eric Cockran Cline; aunt, Betty Caskey; and many cousins; and a host of friends. She was preceded by her father, Amos Cochran; a husband, Herb Church; and a grandchild, David Forman. Donna was an Eastern Star member and graduated from Will Rogers in 1955. She entered nursing school at Hillcrest but had to discontinue that due to a horse accident at Pawhuska Cavalcade so she started a career with Sinclair and Shell Oil Co. but horses were never forgotten. She taught riding, breaking horses, and was a judge of Palominos in and out of the state. She was a member of the Quarter Horse Assn. and the Oklahoma Racing Assn. Her horses raced at Fair Meadows, Remington, Sallisaw, Will Rogers Downs and many other parks. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 13, at the Bixby Free Will Baptist Church with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Leonary & Marker Funeral Home, 366-8288.
GIBSON -- Elizabeth Shearer, 90, passed away July 18, 2005, in Kingwood, TX. Before moving to the Houston area in 2001 she had lived in Tulsa, and later Mannford, for more than 50 years. She retired from F&M Bank in Tulsa in 1978 and after retirement she was active in her church and as a volunteer in the Mannford Friends of the Library. She was born in Chillicothe, MO, on June 23, 1915, the youngest of five children born to Charles and Dora Pickett Shearer. After graduating from Chillicothe High School she attended the University of Kansas where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theata Sorority and served as Rush captain. She was the Engineering Beauty Queen and one of the first members of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." She was also on the staff of The Jayhawker yearbook and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston, MA. Her husband, Craig and an infant son, Charles, preceded her in death. She is survived by: son, Michael Gibson and wife, Dianne, of Kingwood, TX; son, Patrick Gibson and wife Jane of Tulsa, OK. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. As Elizabeth requested, there will be no funeral service, but her family will gather in Tulsa on Sunday, July 24, to honor and celebrate her life.
SAPULPA -- Ina Maxine Gibson, 84, homemaker, formerly of Sapulpa, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, January 12, 2004
INA MAXINE GIBSON
Ina Maxine Gibson, 84, formerly of Sapulpa and Mounds, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at her daughter's home in Gardnerville, Nev.
She was born Dec. 15, 1919 in Mounds to Oat Young and Effie Victoria Grimes-Young. Ina later married Jack E. Gibson and they raised their family together in the Mounds and Beggs areas. Jack preceded her in death in 1986. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Otis Dean Young and her sister, Winnie Stone.
Ina was a mother and homemaker who loved her family very much. She also loved flowers and greatly enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include her son, Tony Leon Gibson, of Sapulpa; daughter, Freda Jean Garrett, of Gardnerville; four granddaughters and one step grandson, Teresa, Lisa, of Sapulpa, Debbie, Angie, of Nevada, and Brian; six great-grandchildren, Garrett, Cody, Hannah, of Nevada, and Derek, Christian and Terence, of Sapulpa.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel with entombment to follow at Green Hill Memorial Mausoleum. The Rev. Charles Moss will officiate.
Ina was greatly loved by her family and friends and will be missed dearly by all.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
DRUMRIGHT -- Jimmie Gibson, 69, heavy-equipment operator, died Thursday. Graveside service 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oak Hill Cemetery. Smith.
SAPULPA -- Robert L. Gibson, 55, security guard, died Sunday. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, February 14, 2005
GIBSON, Robert -- Robert L. Gibson, of Sapulpa, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005 at the age of 55. Gibson was born Jan. 6, 1950.
Services are pending. The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, February 16, 2005
GIBSON, Robert -- Robert L. Gibson, 55, of Sapulpa, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005 in Tulsa. He was born Jan. 6, 1950 in Tulsa.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 at the Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Moss officiating.
The family has entrusted the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home.
Ruth A. Gibson
Ruth A. Gibson of Sapulpa died Thursday, May 23, 2002 at the age of 84.
Mrs. Gibson was born on March 18, 1918 in Sapulpa and had lived her all of her life.
She was a Baptist and had been employed by Liberty Glass Company.
Survivors are her children James Gibson of Sand Springs, Harold Gibson and Winnie Gibson, both of Sapulpa; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; sisters Jessie Misner of Sapulpa and Helen Owen of Lakewood, Colo. and sister-in-law Helen Sample of Texas City, Texas.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gibson have been set for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glen Hood and the Rev. Chuck Breckenridge officiating.
Interment will follow in the Kellyville Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
SAPULPA -- William R. Gibson, 59, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Free Will Baptist Church, Bixby. Leonard & Marker, Bixby.
OILTON -- J.D. Giddens, 82, retired from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, formerly of Oilton, died Sunday. Service was held Thursday in Oklahoma City. Mercer-Adams, Oklahoma City.
From "The Tulsa World," Friday, October 17, 2003
GIDDENS -- J.D., 82, passed peacefully on October 12, 2003 at his Oklahoma City home. J.D., a long time educator, was born on January 8, 1921, in California, but raised in Oilton by his father and mother, T.J. and Lydia Giddens, who both preceded him in death. The youngest of 5, J.D. was also preceded in death by his brother, Walter and sisters, Faye Boston and Ruby Hancock. J.D. was a self made man, having left Oilton High School, the family farm and a 6 year newspaper route in 1939 to attend and play basketball at Central State College in Edmond. J.D., like so many of this country's heroes of the time, put school on hold to serve his country. J.D. joined the United States Navy and was aboard ship in the Atlantic and South Pacific campaigns throughout World War II. Upon his return, J.D. was graduated from Central State College and obtained a Master's degree in Education from Oklahoma State University. After coaching Marland to a girls' state basketball championship in 1950, J.D. passed his whistle to others and served as Superintendent of the Marland, Morrison and Wakita public schools for a total of 18 years. J.D. moved on to the Oklahoma State Department of Education and served in various capacities, including Assistant State Superintendent - Instruction Division and State Director, North Central Accrediting Association, before retiring in 1986. J.D. was always an active member of the Putnam City Baptist Church. J.D. touched many lives in his professional career but his wife and family were and remained his primary focus. J.D. is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Iris Darlene (Phillips) Giddens of the home; his 2 sons, Dr. Jimmy D. and Brigid Giddens of Tulsa, Jared D. and Aleta Giddens of Norman; and his sister, Marie and Rolla Mikeman of Cushing. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Jeffrey Giddens and his wife, Suzanne of Jenks, Elizabeth Giddens and her husband, Jeff Govek of Dallas, TX, Kathryn Carmichael and her husband, Colin of Denton, TX, Jason Giddens of Tulsa, Jennifer Giddens of Tulsa, Madison Giddens of Norman and Julie Giddens of Tulsa; 2 great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Justin Giddens of Jenks; 3 stepgrandchildren, Dwayne Huddleston and his wife, Denay of Stillwater, Amy Huddleston of Norman and Sarah Huddleston of Hutchinson, KS; and many important and cherished family members. Service was held 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2003, at Puytnam City Baptist Church, 11401 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, interment immediately followed in the Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the PCBC Building Fund, 11401 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, OK 73162. Mercer-Adams, (405) 495-4363.
DRUMRIGHT -- Linda Giddeon, 62, homemaker, died Friday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Euchee Valley Memorial Park. Smith.
Mrs. Harry (Lottie) Gieger, 76, 602 S. Poplar, died Sunday evening at Bartlett Memorial Hospital.
A member of First United Methodist church and active in Susanna Wesley Class of the church, Mrs. Gieger was a past president of the Women's Chamber of Commerce and of the Iris Garden club.
She had been a member of the Rebekah Lodge 55 years and was also a member of the Royal Neighbors and Hobbycraft Club.
Born in Tibbets, Mo., March 9, 1898, Mrs. Gieger had been an Oklahoman since 1910 and had lived in Sapulpa since 1944.
Survivors include her husband, Harry, of the home; two sons, Edward H., Sapulpa; Albert, Tulsa; two daughters, Mrs. Floyd Coker, Stafford, Va.; Mrs. W.H. Zeier, Sapulpa; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist church with the pastor, the Rev. Loren Heaton, officiating. Interment will be in South Heights cemetery under direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Lloyd Whinery, C.P. Huffman, Vern Huffman, Clarence Asher and Oscar Wright.
SAPULPA -- William R. Gierhart, 76, Gabe's Office Supply co-owner, died Thursday. Service 11 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church. Smith.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Sunday, November 28, 2004
William R. Gierhart
William R. Gierhart, 76, long-time Sapulpan, passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004 at Ranch Terrace Nursing Home while being cared for under the direction of the St. John Hospice program.
Bill was born in Blackwell to Mary Frances and Ray W. "Gabe" Gierhart. The family moved to Sapulpa in 1931. He graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1947. He attended Park College, Parkville, Mo., and Oklahoma State University.
While at O.S.U., he joined the National Guard and was called for duty with the 45th Thunderbird Division. Bill served in Japan and Korea as chaplain's assistant, playing the field organ for services, and also working in an orphanage on Hokaido, helping rebuild and secure supplies for children there.
He moved to the Korean front in December of 1951, receiving his discharge at Ft. Lewis, Wash. in April of 1952. Bill then joined his wife, Jeannie, in Twin Falls, Idaho, where she was completing her second year of teaching at Twin Falls High School. He joined his father, Gabe Gierhart, in the family business, publishing the Democrat News and managing Gabe's Office Supply.
Bill became active in the civic activities of Sapulpa. He joined the Rotary Club in August of 1953 and had 30 years of perfect attendance. He served as president of this organization for the 1973-74 term, and was a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sapulpa, joining that church in 1940 and serving as elder, deacon and trustee.
Bill's devotion to the scouting program was well known. He served as scoutmaster of Troop 224 of the Presbyterian Church for 16 years, seeing numerous Sapulpa boys attain the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award given in scouting. He was an Eagle Scout with Bronze, Silver and Gold Palms. He attended two National Jamborees, serving as assistant Scoutmaster.
Bill served as Sapulpa Chamber of Commerce president in 1961-62 and was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award and voted "Outstanding Young Man of Sapulpa" in 1961. He also served as state vice-president of that organization.
He was a long-time member of Sapulpa B.P.O.E. 1118, serving as Elks treasurer for four years and winnter of the Elk of the Year Award in 1987. He also served as bulletin editor for many years.
Bill was active on committees that sponsored activities aiding area handicapped individuals. He served on the boards of Show and SHARE and worked tirelessly to help secure the establishment of special education classes in the Sapulpa school system.
Bill was a charter member of the Sapulpa Trolley and Rail Club.
Following in the tradition of his father and two grandfathers, he was also a 32nd Degree Mason.
Bill is survived by his wife Jeannie, of the home; daughter Karyn, of the home; son Roger, of Houston, Texas; brother Frank, of Sapulpa; sister Barbara, of Berniece; grandson Gabe, of Durango, Colo.; granddaughter Emily, of Houston, Texas; nieces Laura Hardy, of Sapulpa, Paige Thompson, of Little Rock, Ark., and Francy Bain of Kansas City, Mo.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at the First Presbyterian Church of Sapulpa with Dr. John Nelsen officiating.
Arrangements are under direction of the Smith Funeral Home. In lieu of other remembrances, the family suggests a donation to Boy Scout Troop 224, First Presbyterian Church, Sapulpa.
SAPULPA -- Conley L. Gilbert, 82, retired from Kerr Glass Co., died Monday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Conley L. Gilbert Sr.
Conley L. Gilbert Sr. was born Feb. 22, 1922 to Ovie and Edith Conley Gilbert. He left this world for heaven's gate Monday, Dec. 13, 2004.
Conley is survived by his wife Pauline (Cowan) Gilbert, of the home, one son Leon Gilbert and wife Rebecca, of Kellyville; four daughters Diane and John Barbour, of Sand Springs, Sandy and Floyd Smith, of Kiefer, Brenda and Jim Warren, of Kellyville, and Beverly and Mike Hutton, of Sapulpa; 12 grandchildren Mark and Terri Gilbert, Ginger McDonald, Jeff and Jennifer Barbour, Steven and Melissa Smith, Travis, Jill and Zachary Warren, Kent and T.R. Hutton; 18 great-grandchildren; and two brothers Barnett and Johnnie Gilbert, of Stroud.
He was preceded in death by brothers Babe and Willis Gilbert and his parents.
He joined the Army Air Corp during World War II, serving in France, Germany, Belgium and Czechoslovakia from 1943-1946. He was awarded four Bronze Stars and was a decorated veteran of World War II. He also received a Good Conduct medal and the World War II victory ribbon, Eame Theater. He was with the anti-tank gun crew.
He married Pauline Cowan on June 8, 1946, after returning from the war. They settled in the Sapulpa area where they raised their family.
He retired in 1985 from Kerr Glass after 30 years of employment.
Conley enjoyed a long retirement doing what he loved best, coon hunting and tending to his cows.
He loved his family and his family loved him dearly. He will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004 at Smith Funeral Home, 1208 South Main in Sapulpa followed by interment at Green Hill Cemetery.
SAPULPA -- Leroy C. Gilbert, 84, retired oil-field worker, died Wednesday. Services pending. Green Hill.
DRUMRIGHT -- Lillian Gilbert, 82, homemaker, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Oak Grove Baptist Church. Smith.
SAPULPA -- Dan Giles, 66, retired electrician, died Thursday. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Mobley-Dodson Funeral Home, Sand Springs, and service 10 a.m. Monday, Trinity Baptist Church, Sand Springs.
BRISTOW -- Ulysses Grant Snyder Gillespie, 85, retired farmer, died Saturday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
GILLESPY -- Felicia Jane, born July 18, 1922 in Sapulpa, OK to Sylvia and Charles Gibbs I, passed away Sunday morning, January 23, 2005 at home with family. Preceded in death by both parents and her brother, Charles A. Gibbs II, as well as husbands, Lloyd M. Creekmore and Sherwood J. Gillespy. Survived by: daughter, Cheryl Jane Lieberman; grandchildren, Phillip Lieberman and wife, Amy, Chris Lieberman and wife, Tracey, Melissa Jackson and husband, Paul. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, Maggie, Tori and Max Lieberman, Ashton, Aldyn and Connor Lieberman and Sophia Jackson. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 2 p.m. at St. John Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, Oklahoma Arthritis Foundation, or National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. Moore's Rosewood Chapel, 744-1202.
SAPULPA -- Maxine Gilley, 76, waitress, died Tuesday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Wednesday, July 21, 2004
She was a retired waitress, had been a church secretary and a member of the First Grace Church in Glenpool.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Carl and her parents Ira David Boyd and Myrtle Gilliam Boyd.
Survivors are her son Ron Bristow; daughter Sheila Long and husband Roy; grandchildren Stacy Long and David Bristow; sisters and brothers Ruby Jones, of Keys, Calif., Chris Page, of Kiefer, Kenneth Boyd, of Tulsa, Nell Morgan, of Kiefer, Jessie Barnhart, of Kiefer, Shirley Jones, of Sapulpa and George Boyd, of Kiefer.
Funeral services for Maxine have been set for 2 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Leon and the Rev. B.J. Barnhart officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
~~FUNERAL CARD~~
IN MEMORY OF:
Mrs. Ruby C. Gilliam
DATE OF BIRTH:
October 11, 1898
Lot, Kentucky
DEPARTED THIS LIFE:
March 4, 1965
Muskogee, Oklahoma
SERVICES:
10:30 A.M. Monday
March 8, 1965
First Baptist Church
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
CLERGYMAN:
Rev. Alvin Hedin
ORGANIST: Mrs. Jane Ann Clark
SOLOIST: Ken Hufman
PALLBEARERS:
Jerry Robertson --- Bill Gierhart
Art Atkinson --- J.D. Walts
Bob Basinger --- Dick Hermes
INTERMENT:
Green Hill Memorial Gardens
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
ARRANGEMENTS BY:
"The Owens"
Owen Funeral Home
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
---End---
GERTRUDE SIMS GILLILAND
Gertrude Sims Gilliland, 94, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Northside Nursing Home. She was born in 1907 in Pawnee to John and Minnie Cheatham.
She married L.H. "Shorty" Gilliland in 1923, who preceded her in death in 1973.
She was retired from Newberry's Department Store and after retirement, worked at C.R. Anthony's.
Survivors include her children, John Gilliland, Gilbert Gilliland, Hazel Lockridge and David Gilliland, all of Sapulpa; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Ida Moses; and a granddaughter, Jeanette Perry.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Ogle officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
SAPULPA -- John F. Gilliland, 78, Gilliland Construction Co. owner, died Saturday. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Monday, November 15, 2004
John Franklin Gilliland
John Franklin Gilliland, of Sapulpa, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004.
He was born in Ralston, on Aug. 17, 1926. As a young man, he moved to Sapulpa and became a carpenter and ran his own construction company for over 50 years. On Nov. 19, 1954, he married Marie Ahlborn, of Sapulpa, and they had two sons Jeff and Johnny.
John was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener and loved the outdoors. He loved to go fishing for catfish and was a loving husband and father.
Funeral services for John have been set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Oldham officiating.
Serving as casket bearers will be Keith George, Jay Anglin, Gordon Phillips, Mike Callaway, Brant Green and Gene Jones.
Interment will be in the Green Hill Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers friends may make donations to the American Cancer Society or Saint Francis Hospice.
BRISTOW -- David Lee Gillum, 46, Fortney Pool Construction pool finisher, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, First Free Will Baptist Church. Schumacher.
DEPEW -- Donald W. Gillum, 72, retired deputy sheriff, died Tuesday. Memorial service 11:30 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Bristow Cremation Society of Oklahoma, Tulsa.
Nellie B. Gillum passed from this life Friday, June 4, 2004 at her home. She was born Dec. 10, 1910 in Agra to Charles and Ida Belle Crow.
She was a long-time resident of Kellyville and a member of Kellyville Senior Citizens. She lived in Stilwell the last four years.
Nellie was preceded in death by two brothers Leslie and Ted Crow; one sister Clois Herring; one daughter Alice Lee Gillum; one grandson Vernon Chisum and her parents.
Survivors include two daughters Shirley Chisum and husband Vernon, of Kellyville, and Betty Young and husband, Clyde, of Stilwell; grandchildren Tonya Lee and husband Kenneth, of Kellyville, Veronica Clark and husband Dan, of Owasso, Arthur Young and wife Linda, of Stilwell; great-grandchildren Tanya Hutchins and husband Craig, of Kellyville, Cody, Jake, Forrest and Alissia Estes, of Sapulpa, and Justin Young, of Ft. Smith, Ark.; great-great-grandchildren Madison, Hayden and Alex Hutchins of Kellyville.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Shamrock Cemetery with Bro. Don Waldrop, of Stilwell, officiating. Burial is under the direction of Hart Funeral Home, of Stilwell.
GILPIN -- Cecil Thomas, 87, died January 17, 2004. Born in Niotaze, KS, August 9, 1916, to Thomas Gilpin and Julia Carra Gilpin. He graduated from Drumright High School in 1934 and attended O.S.U. Retired from American Airlines in 1981 after 35 years, he was also a highly respected gunsmith and longtime member of the Indian Territory Gun Club. On January 1, 1942, Cecil married Dorothy Altom, Cushing. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Williamae Goode; and brother, Steven K. Gilpin. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Judy Gilpin, Bedford, TX, and Pat Wisdom, Broken Arrow; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 nephews; and a niece. Loved by his family and friends, he will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers donate to the charity of your choice. Adamscrest Cremation Center, 838-2110.
BRISTOW -- Frank Gilreath, 86, retired from the Navy, died Tuesday. Graveside service 1:30 p.m. Friday, Magnolia Memorial Gardens. Schumacher.
SAPULPA -- Jerry L. Gingrich, 63, retired from McDonnell Douglas, died Saturday. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Herald," Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Jerry L. Gingrich
Jerry L. Gingrich, of Sapulpa, died Saturday Aug. 21, 2004 at the age of 63.
Jerry was born April 13, 1041 to Burley and Lizzie Cope Gingrich in Okmulgee and had lived in Sapulpa for most all of his life. He was a member of the First Christian Church. He retired in 1993 from McDonnell Douglas where he worked for 20 years as a draftsman.
Survivors are his children Melinda Stuart, of Kansas City, Mo., Susanne Griffith and husband Robert, of Sapulpa, Michelle McClellan and husband Jimmie, of Jenks, and Sean Gingrich and wife Crystal, of Broken Arrow; grandchildren Aubrey McClellan, Chase McClellan, Bailey Gingrich, Ryan Griffith and Trey Griffith; and life-long friend Phyllis Adams. Funeral services for Jerry have been set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004 in the Smith Funeral Chepel with the Rev. Steven Shorey officiating. Interment will follow in the Okmulgee Cemetery.
Serving as casket bearers will be Leonard Fears, Bill Jones, Bill Freeman, Dean Scott, Sonny Manns, Elvin Morgan and Jim Hendrix.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LIZZIE "LIZ" NOVELLA GINGRICH
Lizzie (Liz) Novella Gingrich, 98, died Thursday, July 17, 2003. She was born Feb. 5, 1905 to John and Minnie Cope, of Paydon, and later moved to Okmulgee.
Lizzie worked for Woolworths Department Store in Okmulgee for eight years, saving all of the money she made to buy her first truck.
Lizzie met and married Burley Gingrich, of Okmulgee, July 21, 1930 and later they moved to Sapulpa in the late 30s, where they owned and operated a trucking company and a doughnut shop.
Lizzie was a long time member of the First Christian Church, of Sapulpa, where she had served as secretary of the Bereans Sunday school Class. Lizzie was also a charter member of TOPS and served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts.
Lizzie was also a member of the Lady Lions, serving at one time as president.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Gingrich, of Sapulpa; four grandchildren, Sean, Suzanne, Michelle and Melinda; five great-grandchildren, Bailey, Aubrey, Chase, Ryan and Trace.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, John and Minnie Cope, and four brothers, Clarence, Donell, Buell and Willie.
Services for Lizzie will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2003 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Okmulgee Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
DEPEW -- Alvin Boyd Glander, 73, retired roustabout, formerly of Depew, died Thursday in Oklahoma City. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Bristow City Cemetery, Bristow. Hutchins-Maples, Bristow.
CHARLES FLOYD GLEASON
Charles Floyd Gleason, 59, of Sapulpa, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003 at St. John Medical Center.
Mr. Gleason was born April 21, 1944 in Sapulpa and had lived here all of his life. He was employed for Burlington Northern as a car man. He was a graduate of Sapulpa High School in 1962. He had attended Draughns School of Business in Tulsa.
He enjoyed his children and grandchildren very much and was known in the family as the man to call when something needed to be fixed. He liked to drive around town and look at things that had changed and he was also known as Mr. Sapulpa to family and friends.
Survivors are his wife, Patti, of the home; children Brett Gleason and wife, Julie, of Kellyville, Brandon Gleason and wife, Veronica, of Mannford, Kelli Hawkins and husband, Jack, of Kellyville; stepchildren Scott Charboneau, of Sapulpa and Stacey Courtney and husband, Bruce, of Beggs; grandchildren Tara and Jamie Gleason and D.J. and Ashley Hawkins; stepgrandchildren Dusty and Daniel Courtney and Ashley Charboneau; and niece and nephew Christy Russell and Thomas Russell.
Funeral services for Mr. Gleason have been set for 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glen Hood officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Memorial Gardens.
Casketbearers will be Steve Wood, David Pettit, Dennis Kerr, Bill Chambers, Jim Harris, Tony Marshall, Johnny Berryhill, and Ronnie Charboneau.
Honorary casketbearers will be Tara and Jamie Gleason, D.J. and Ashley Hawkins, Dusty and Daniel Courtney and Ashley Charboneau.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
I walked the road of life to the end and then he said to me, "It's time to make your flight, I didn't leave you to be alone. I'm with you now and I'm waiting for you at home."
From "The Tulsa World," Saturday, December 13, 2003
SAPULPA -- Charles Gleason, 59, Burlington Northern Railroad worker, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
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SAPULPA -- Opal L. Glenn, 93, retired cook, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
From "The Sapulpa Daily Herald," Monday, April 11, 2005
Opal L. Glenn
Opal L. Glenn died Friday, April 8, 2005 in Yukon at the age of 93. Opal was born Feb. 5, 1912 in Catoosa and had lived in Yukon for the past four and a half years, moving there from Sapulpa where she had lived for 65 years.
She had worked for the Sapulpa Public Schools and had retired from Norma's Cafe where she had worked for 27 years as a cook.
Opal was preceded in death by her husband John "Odie" Glenn in 1960.
She is survived by her children Ralph Glenn, of Edmond, George Glenn, of Bowlegs, John Glenn, of Ellinwood, Kan., E.E. "Butch" Glenn, of Sapulpa, Marcelene Johnson, of Oklahoma City, and Betty Byrd, of Bakersfield, Calif.; numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005 in the Smith Funeral Chapel with interment to be in the Mounds Cemetery.
Serving as casketbearers will be her sons and Jimmy Noel Harbeston Jr. and Steve Glenn. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral Card
CHARLES MILFORD
GLEASON
November 1, 1919 - July 15, 1972
Smith Funeral Chapel
July 18, 1972 - 10:30 A.M.
Bishop Snow
Bishop Huntsman
Joel Campbell
Lloyd Gambil
Green Hill Memorial Gardens
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Reba Blankenship
Wayne Drum --- Roy Deason
Bill Henley --- Jack Oare
Aubrey Fleming --- Joel Campbell
Ray Nichols --- Bill Bennett
F.L. Bradley --- Amos Conners
Darrell Arrowood
Smith Funeral Home
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
From "The Tulsa World," Monday, April 11, 2005
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