Jan 11, 2021

Christopher Ryan Pearce, 39, of Canadian, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at his home. Christopher was born on November 28, 1981, in McAlester, Oklahoma, the son of Clifford Adolf and Lillie Anna (Elbert) Pearce. He graduated from Canadian High School in 2000. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include: his mother, Lillie Pearce; his daughter, Faith Ariana...

Jan 11, 2021

Nancy Jeane Cissna, 82, of Longtown, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at her home. Nancy was born on April 1, 1938, in Alameda County, California, the daughter of John and Hazel (Williams) Mustain. She lived in Oregon for 45 years before moving to Oklahoma. Nancy worked in retail. Survivors include: her mate, Charles Lowrey, of the home; her...

Jan 10, 2021

Harry Mitchell Hillyard, 82, of Eufaula, passed away on January 10, 2021 at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Harry was born on March 15, 1938 in Blossburg, Pennsylvania to Walter Harry and Lois E. (Mays) Hillyard. He served in the United States Navy from March 31, 1955 to March 12, 1959, during the Korean Conflict....

Jan 9, 2021

Phyllis Jean Colbert, 65, of Eufaula, passed away on January 9, 2021 at the Stroud Regional Medical Center. Phyllis was born on April 9, 1955 at Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Charley Barnett and Leona (Marshall) Colbert. She graduated from Eufaula High School in 1973. Phyllis attended Bacone, Connors State College, and received her Dietary Management Certification from...

Jan 6, 2021

On Wednesday, January 6, at 8:00 p.m., Marguerite Schmitt, took her last breath on this earth surrounded by her children and other family members. She died peacefully of congestive heart failure. Marguerite Palmer Bridges Schmitt was born on November 15, 1929 to Thomas Henry "T.H." and Myrtle (Collins) Palmer. A lifelong resident of Eufaula, she graduated from Eufaula High...

Jan 2, 2021

Charles Ernest Fisher, Jr., 71, of Longtown, passed away on January 2, 2021 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Charles was born on September 23, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Charles Ernest Sr. and Betty Mae (Allison) Fisher. He graduated from Skiatook High School in 1968. In 1969, Charles was drafted in the United States Army. He served four years during the...

Dec 27, 2020

Bonnie Esteline Bean, 89, of Tulsa, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the Green Country Nursing Home of Tulsa. Bonnie was born on October 27, 1931, in Hanna, Oklahoma, the daughter of Oscar "O.F." and Mattie (Johnson) Campbell. She graduated from Hanna High School in 1948. On January 17, 1953, Bonnie married Clifford Berlin Bean in Ft. Smith,...

Dec 19, 2020

Marilyn Lavon "Mary" Parker, 67, of Eufaula, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Integris Hospital of Oklahoma City. Mary was born on March 25, 1953, in Bakersfield, California, the daughter of Jim Henry and Jackie Mae (Toler) McGuire. Mary graduated from Eufaula High School in 1971. On November 6, 1971, Reverend DC Jackson performed the marriage of...

Dec 17, 2020

Troy "Sonnie" Charles Nester, 83, of Eufaula, passed away on December 17, 2020 at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Sonnie was born on May 17, 1937 in Hanna, Oklahoma to Sam and Clessie Lou (Cox) Nester. He attended 42 School and Eufaula Public Schools through the tenth grade. Sonnie served in the United States Army,...

Dec 15, 2020

Dec 14, 2020

Charlotte Sue Lane, 83, of Yukon, passed away on December 14, 2020 in Oklahoma City. Charlotte was born on October 23, 1937 in Lenna, Oklahoma to John Elias and Susie Mae (Thornton) Helms. She attended Dixie Elementary School and graduated from Eufaula High School in 1955. On October 23 1976, Charlotte married Glenn Lindsey Lane in Eufaula, Oklahoma. They...

Dec 13, 2020

Mercedes Wanda Odom, 90, of Eufaula, passed away, Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the St. Francis Hospital of Muskogee. Mercedes was born on September 1, 1930, in Pharoah, Oklahoma, the daughter of Barney and Juanita Louise (Dunbar) Hawkins. She attended Okmulgee High School. On September 24, 1949, Mercedes married Ray Odom. They were happily married for fifty-two years. Mercedes...

Dec 12, 2020

Janice Dee Barnett, 72, of Muskogee, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee. Janice was born on September 21, 1948, in Eufaula, the daughter of Daniel and Jennie Mae (Beaver) Barnett, Sr. She graduated from Eufaula High School in 1972. She was attended the Okfuskee Indian Baptist Church. Survivors include: her daughter, Rebecca...

Dec 12, 2020

Carolyn Shea Pizarro, 79, of Eufaula, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at her home. Shea was born on December 9, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana, the daughter of Jerrel Raymond and Patricia (Harrison) Atkinson. She graduated from high school and then received her Master's degree in Audiology. On June 26, 1976, Shea married Vincent Pizarro in Miami, Oklahoma. They...

Dec 9, 2020

Josephine Deo Francis, 68, of Glenpool, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the Freeman Hospital of Joplin, Missouri. Josephine was born on June 17, 1952, in Claremore, Oklahoma, the daughter of William "Bill" and Nettie (Solomon) Deo. Josephine graduated from Tulsa Central High School. She was a cook for the Creek Nation Head Start in both Eufaula...

Dec 8, 2020

Janice Maurine Carrico, 92, of Eufaula, passed away on December 8, 2020 at her home. Janice was born on July 27, 1928 in Nelson County, Kentucky to John T. and Elizabeth Belinda (Bogard) Brinner. She graduated from Bardstown, Kentucky in 1945. Janice married John Chester Carrico in June 14, 1958. They were happily married for almost thirty-five years until...

Dec 8, 2020

Carolyn Ruth Burns, 68, of Eufaula, passed away on December 8, 2020 at her home. Carolyn was born on April 12, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Carroll Cole and Ruth Cyrilene (England) Rodgers. She attended school in Oklahoma City. Carolyn worked as an administrator at vo-tech. Carolyn was the best mom and nana in the world. She was...

Dec 7, 2020

Coleta Aline Christmas, 73, of Eufaula, passed away peacefully Monday, December 7, 2020, at her home. Coleta was born on September 23, 1947, in Indianola, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Perry and Annie (Neal) White. She graduated from Clarksville High School, in Clarksville, Arkansas. On October 30, 1965, Coleta married Terry Don McKinney in Poteau, Oklahoma. He preceded her...

Dec 7, 2020

Twanna Sue (Phillips) Deere, 70 of Eufaula passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Susie was born on October 7, 1950 in Lenna, Oklahoma to Dana Phillips, Jr. and Mina (Harjo) Phillips. Susie graduated from Stidham High School in May 1968. She also graduated from Eastern Oklahoma State College with an Associates...

Dec 7, 2020

" . . . a woman who fears the Lord she shall be praised." Prov. 31:30 Jacquelin "Jackie" Parish was born on February 7, 1930, in West Palm Beach, Florida, the daughter of John and Helen (Gates) Gross. She was born again of the Spirit of God at the age of 12 while attending the Pentecostal Church of God...