 |
Tulsa
County |
 |
| Home |Archives
| Cemeteries
| History
| Lookups
| Queries |
Resources
|Surnames
| Obits |
||
"Links
to web sites that are not part of the USGenWeb Project are provided for
your convenience
and do not imply any endorsement of the web sites or
their contents by The USGenWeb Project."
Misc Obituaries
not in
Archives
Back to Obits
Tulsa
County Misc Obits on OK Cemeteries Page
Obituarie Archives at Tulsa World
|
Obit for James Monroe Sooter
Submitted by Lovena Norton Jan04 |
Obit for Ocie M. Sooter, wife of James M. Sooter In Tulsa Tribune 21Aug50  Submitted by Lovena Norton Jan04 |
General Price Sooter Obit Parents were Franklin & Margaret Smith Sooter Submitted by Lovena Norton Jan04 |
 Submitted by Lovena Norton Jan04 |
Shelley Lynch
 CLOWDUS
-- W.H., 81 years, 8 months, 19 days, passed away Sunday, December
24, 2006, W.H. was born April 4, 1925, in Lone Grove, OK, to W.C.
and Emma Jane (Gatlin) Clowdus. He worked as a professional truck
driver. He was a member of the Turley Roundup Club, VFW Post 9077
and the Turley Lions Club. He served in WWII on the USS Bunker Hill
as a radar technician. He loved to go fishing. He was a lifetime
horse trader and storyteller. He never met a stranger. He is
survived by: sons, Larry Clowdus and wife, Sharon of Huntsville, AL,
David Clowdus and wife, Linda of Leander, TX and Roger Clowdus and
Nicki of Broken Arrow, OK; daughters, Lois Wilson and husband, Jeff
of Horatio, AR, Judy Hause and husband, Carl of Coweta, OK; 3
stepsons; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by: wife, Shirley M. Clowdus; first wife, Shirley A.
Clowdus; daughter, Patty A. Clowdus; parents, W.C. and Emma Jane
Clowdus. Service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 28,
2006, at Johnson Funeral Chapel, Sperry, OK. The Dr. Chet Veazey
will officiate and burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in
Sperry. Johnson Funeral Home (918) 288-6334.
Published in the Tulsa World on
12/28/2006. Information furnished by
Shelley Lynch |
 RIVETT
-- Mildred L. Frye Madison, 83, Tulsa resident, passed away
Saturday, January 6, 2007 at her home. Mildred was born February 3,
1923 in White Oak, OK, to Sarelda (Williams) and Earnest Frye. She
enjoyed her family, teaching Sunday School classes and the great
outdoors. Mildred was a member of the Plainview Baptist Church. She
is preceded in death by: 1 son, Jerry Wayne Madison; 1 brother, Jim
Frye; 7 sisters, Edith Sanders, Rose Lee, Leola Finney, Francis
Frye, Carolyn Johnston, Cecilia Smith and Vinita Hillburn. Mildred
is survived by: 2 sons, Roger Allen Madison (wife, Karen) of
Claremore,OK. and Lyle Lee Madison (wife, Pattie) of Tulsa; 1
daughter, Tanya Lyn Cantrell (husband, Albert) of Tulsa; 1 brother,
Earnest J. Frye of Vinita,OK; 1 daughter-in-law, Linda Jo Madison; 1
sister-in-law, Rosalie Frye, both of Tulsa; 12 grandchildren; and 18
great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday,
January 9, 2007 at Plainview Baptist Church, 14531 E. 21st St.
Tulsa, OK, with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa. Funeral
services entrusted to Moore's Eastlawn Chapel, (918) 622-1155.
www.moorefuneral.com.
Published in the Tulsa World on
1/9/2007. Information furnished by
Shelley Lynch |
|
John O Larkins
 Submitted
by:
Jesse Larkin on 26Jan2007 |
Norman
"Bub" Pruitt, Sr. was born on March 7, 1936 in Hulbert, Oklahoma to Norman
C. & Gladys L. (Black) Pruitt. He passed from this life on December 10, 2006
in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 70 years, 9 months & 3 days.
"Bub" came to the Bixby community as a young man and had lived here for most of his life. He was proud to have served his country as a member of the United States Navy and was active in Navy reunions for many years. He was retired from American Airlines where he worked as a crew chief for 32 years, 3 months & 2 days. He loved to travel. He and Sandy have wintered in South Padre Island for the past several years and he always enjoyed picking up shells along the beach. He loved his family very much and will always be remembered for his ability to make people laugh and for being a big tease.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 50 years, Sandra S. (Cameron) Pruitt, 3 children; Teri Ladd and husband Bill, of Broken Arrow, Norm Pruitt and wife Patti, of Bixby & Rhonda Kerr and husband Marlin, of Owasso, 2 sisters; Tessie Voison of Escalon, California & Billie LaFerry of Haskell, 7 grandchildren; Daniel Ladd, Mindy Ladd, Tammy Lockwood and husband Derrick, Dana Singer and husband Jeremy, Pete Pruitt, Matt Kerr & Brooke Kerr, 3 great-grandchildren; Jacob & Allie Lockwood and Gracie Singer as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister; Veva Dell Stephens.
Casket bearers were Daniel Ladd, Norman Troy Pruitt III, Matt Kerr,
Derrick Lockwood, Jeremy Singer & John Baikie. Honorary bearers were
Herschel Edwards, Vernon Morgan, Alvis Houser, Paul Neafus, Ferrell Palmer &
Morris Dale O'Hern. Music was provided by Cynthia Foster.
Submitted by:
Shelley Lynch on 28Jan2007
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 McBRIDE
-- Matthew Michael, died at age 25, in Grapevine, TX, on Sunday,
February 4, 2007. The son of Michael Kenneth McBride, Grapevine,
and Elizabeth Ashby, Vancouver, WA. Matthew was born in Salina,
KS, on November 11, 1981. Educated in Tulsa, Matthew graduated
from Project 12 High School and later attended Tulsa Community
College. Matthew was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal
Church. Recently, Matthew had been employed by Wal-Mart in
Roanoke, TX. Matthew was a gifted artist and devoted friend to
many. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: his
grandparents, Mary Ashby, Tulsa, and Pat and Doug McBride,
Bigfork, MT; great-uncle, George L.Carver, Tulsa; sisters, Sarah
McBride Wright, Tulsa, and Alexandra Hope McBride, Flower Mound,
TX; brother, Corey Jennings McBride, Flower Mound; aunts, Anne
Ghost Bear, Tulsa, Julie Todd, Ada, and Kathy Vance, McLoud;
cousins, Jenny Elizabeth McElroy, Oklahoma City, and Amy
Katherine Beaudoin, Denver, CO; nephew, John Ashby (Jack)
Wright, Tulsa. Other family members of Matthew's include Tim
DeMoss, John Ghost Bear, Kristi Ford, Carol McBride, Ted Ghost
Bear, Danny Carey, Justin Todd, Jeb Todd, Jake Todd, Kelly
Vance, Samantha Vance, Jeff McBride, Tracey McBride, Kim
McBride, Justin Chancellor, Kyle Wright, Lincoln McElroy,
Christopher Beaudoin, Maynard James Keenan, Adam Jones and Susan
Mealey. Matthew's grandfather, John F. Ashby, died in 2001.
Matthew's life will be Celebrated 2 p.m., Sunday, February 11 at
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 9th and Yale, Tulsa. Donations in
Matthew's honor may be made to Valley Hope, Cushing, OK.
Published in the Tulsa World on 2/10/2007. Compiled, Transcribed
& Submitted by: Shelley Lynch <leeshlynch@gmail.com> |
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Compiled, Transcribed & Submitted Apr2007 by:
Shelley Lynch <leeshlynch@gmail.com>
TRAGIC
DEATH AT TULSA
HEATH
-- Gaylen Douglas, born August 27, 1935 in Rush Springs, OK, to
Walter and Alberta Heath, and he passed away Friday, March 23, 2007
at his home in Sand Springs, OK. A Korean War Veteran, he served in
the Marine Corps from 1952 to 1959. Working in the trucking industry
for the majority of his civilian life, he had been employed by The
Waggoners Trucking Co., for over 20 years. He is survived by: his
wife, Tatiana; brother, Don Heath; sisters, Brenda Lechner and
Yvonne Morrall; half-sister, Neoma Jean Rensvold; and sons, Michael,
Patrick, Christopher, and James. Cremation Society, 599-7337.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
While
transcribing the Wapanucka Press this obituary was found
The Wapanucka Press, 9 March 1905
Bride and Groom of a Week Die Together by Agreement
WAGGENER
- Linda L., age 72, of McAlester, formerly of Tulsa, died Friday,
September 14, 2007 at McAlester Regional Hospital. She was born in
Detroit, MI on January 10, 1925 and lived in Tulsa much of her adult
life, where she worked for a major property management/development
company for 18 years. She is survived by her husband, J. P. "Jim"
Waggener. Memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday,
September 20, 2007 at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home in McAlester, (918)
426-0404.
Submitted by Shelley Lynch <leeshlynch@gmail.com>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 |
HOLBROOK - Jerry, 74, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Jerry was
born in Elk City, OK, January 23, 1933 to Lonnie and Clara (Hogan)
Holbrook, Sr. Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during
the Korean conflict. After the service he worked in banking and
finance. Survived by: spouse, Patricia Jane of the home; son, Jeremy
C. Holbrook; daughters, Machelle G. Metcalf, Malinda Ann Gray,
Malanie Lynn Rubin. Also survived by: brother, Lonnie Holbrook, Jr.
Preceded in death by: parents; and son, Mark W. Holbrook. Service 1
p.m., Friday, October 5, 2007, Moore's Southlawn Chapel with
interment following at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, OK.
Moore's Southlawn, (918) 663-2233.
Published in the Tulsa World on 10/4/2007
Submitted by Shelley Lynch on 4Oct2007 |
PICKARD - Dr. Rick K., 64, of Tulsa, died Saturday, September 22, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital, after a short illness. Rick was born April 20, 1943 in Woodward, OK, to Helen and Walter Pickard. He married Beverly Ann Saltmarsh on May 28, 1966. He was a member of the United States Air Force, where he served for 4 years as an Air Rescue Medic. He attended his beloved alma mater Oklahoma State University, where he received a Master of Science degree and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He was an avid football fan and a staunch supporter of all things OSU. He was a practicing Veterinarian for over 30 years and was a member of All Saints Procathedral, where he served in many capacities, most notably that of Senior Warden, Master Craftsman and member of the Bishop's standing council. Rick had many interests in life and was most passionate in his work as a Veterinarian and providing care for the gentlest of God's creatures. He was an avid fly fisherman and was always content to "flail the water" with loving friends and family. He was a consummate craftsman and the fruits of his labor lovingly grace the homes of his family members and his church. Rick is survived by: his loving family: wife, Beverly; daughter, Stephanie Elias and husband, Jason; granddaughters, Abigail Grace and Emma Rose, daughter, Sherrie Martin and husband, Dallas; brother, Devert Pickard and wife, Marsha; mother-in-law, Orvetta Saltmarsh; and brothers-in-law, Richard Saltmarsh and family and Russell Saltmarsh and family. Rick will be missed by his adoring family and caring friends, both in his public life and church community. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, September 27, at All Saints Procathedral, 4040 E. 91st St., Tulsa. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 3612 E. 91st St. South. Burial will take place at All Saints Procathedral Cemetery immediately following service. Memorials may be made in honor of Rick to All Saints Procathedral, Tulsa. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 291-3500.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
McLAURIN
- Frankie Mae (Phillips), was born July 18, 1925, in Okmulgee County
and passed from this life on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. She
worked as a nurse's aide for many years and retired from Hillcrest
in 1998. She was preceded in death by: her son, Chester O'Neil
Phillips; and her sister, Bobbie Ruth Bennett and is survived by:
her daughter, Mary Diane Powers; grand- children, Melvonnie Gayle
Phillips, Elizabeth Dian Phillips-Cahill, Joseph Donald Powers, and
Kimberly Omanski; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Erica, Bryce,
Faidra and Flynn. A Funeral service will be held in her honor at 2
p.m., Monday, October 1, at Moore's Eastlawn Chapel. Interment will
follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Moore's Eastlawn Chapel,
622-1155. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JONES
- Jimmy K., a man devoted totally to his family, died on
Saturday, October 6, 2007. He passed at home at the age
of 83 in the presence of his loved ones. Jimmy Jones was
born July 14, 1924, in Okmulgee to James Russell and
Maud Katherine Tapp Jones. He attended school in Tulsa,
marking the beginning of his lifelong relationship with
the city. Jimmy graduated Central High School in 1942,
where he met the love of his life and the genesis of his
family, Annahlee Morris. They were married October 3,
1943, while Jimmy was attending V12 Officer's training
preparation for World War II. Jimmy's family life began
early with the birth of his first daughter. Shortly
after her arrival he left to defend his country as a PT
boat captain, serving with honor and distinction in the
Pacific Theatre. Upon his return Jimmy completed his
education at Oklahoma University, where he lettered in
track and football while studying the arts and sciences.
Jimmy graduated with a law degree and was a member of
the Oklahoma Bar Association for over 50 years. Jimmy
Jones was the earliest multifamily apartment builder in
Tulsa, providing housing for countless people. A driven
innovator, he was the first builder to use concrete slab
foundations in 1955 and soon owned over 2000 apartment
units. Jimmy was also an early member of the Tulsa
County Planning Commission and an active participant in
the development of Grand Lake, handling all the title
work for the Corp. of Engineers. Jimmy was the president
and founder of Mortgage Clearing Corporation and the
co-founder of Triad Bank. An invaluable member of both
businesses, he worked alongside his son in each venture,
and was eventually joined by his grandchildren. Jimmy's
hard work is evident in real estate throughout Tulsa,
including such notable properties as the London Square
Shopping Center. In addition to his success with
Mortgage Clearing and Triad, Jimmy was devoted to the
happiness and prosperity of his family. He constructed
the Double J Ranch at Grand Lake as a place for his
loved ones and friends to come together. Jimmy and
Annahlee were accomplished pilots and enjoyed traveling
the world. Jimmy's legacy is his family, who honor his
life and aspire to follow his strong values and tireless
work ethic. He is survived by his wife of 64 years and
his children: Pam and Bill Franks, Jay and Dorothy
Jones, Jarry and Lolly Jones, Janell and Rik Helmerich,
and Jill and Jim Deck; alongside grandchildren, Jeff and
Annahlyn Pugh and husband, Jeff, Emmi Strain and
husband, Jimmy, Laurie Jones, Mark Franks and wife,
Whitney, Mike Franks, Jennifer Carroll and husband,
Roux, Chris Jones and husband, Lee, Matt Franks and
wife, Ashley, Ryan Jones, Jordan Helmerich, Jimmy Jones
and wife, Mindy, Jeff Jones, and wife, Ashley, Erika
Massey and husband, Aaron, Jason Deck, James Deck and
Jessie Dick and 14 great-grandchildren. A man as defined
by his many accomplishments as by the enduring love of
his family, he will be dearly missed. The funeral
service will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at
Freeman Harris Funeral Home Chapel. Family suggests
donations be made to your favorite charity. Family and
friends may leave condolences at
www.freemanharris.com,
Freeman Harris, 749-3333.
Published in Tulsa World on 9Oct2007 Submitted by: Shelley Lynch on 9Oct2007
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JONES
- E. Eugene (Gene), died on Thursday, October 4, 2007, in
Oklahoma City, OK. He was born January 24, 1922, in Miami,
OK, to Elbert and Jessie Bynum Jones. Gene attended school
in Miami and graduated from Coweta High School in the Class
of 1940. He attended the Oklahoma Military Academy on a
football scholarship and Northeastern Oklahoma College. In
1942, he enlisted in the US Navy in 1942 and served in the
North Sea on a destroyer escort during World War II. On
March 15, 1942, Gene married Margaret Louise Knox, the love
of his life. They lived, worked and enjoyed family and
friends in Muskogee, Little Rock and Tulsa all the 65 years
of their marriage. Serving as an elder and deacon at First
Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, he greatly enjoyed the mission
work at its Helping Hands Ministry for 15 years. He worked
as a pharmaceutical sales representative for 30 years. Gene
was a member of Coweta and Pilgrim Lodges, Tulsa Scottish
Rite Masons and Akdar Shrine of Tulsa. He was a long time
contributor to Circus Dads for needy children and was
recognized as a 50 year member of Coweta Lodge and Tulsa
Scottish Rite. He is survived by: his beloved wife, Margaret
Louise Knox Jones; his daughter, Judith Kay Jones Burton, of
Edmond; son-in-law, Michael; grandsons, Kristopher of
Shelby, MT and Matthew, of Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK;
his son, the Rev. Dr. Gregory Knox Jones; daughter-in-law,
Camilla Cofer Jones of Wilmington, DE; and 3 grandchildren,
Les Russell, his wife, Kristin of Potomac, MD and 2
great-grandchildren, Maddy and Teddy; Grandison Burnside,
her husband, Mark of Richmond, VA, and 3
great-grandchildren, Matthew, Lily and Hayes; and Alexia
Knox Jones of Boston, MA. He is also survived by: his
sister, Marguerite Lane; sister, Margie Sumter and her
husband, Troy of Claremore; brother, Gerald Jones of Tulsa;
sister, Louise Clark of Claremore; and sister-in-law, Joyce
Jones, Claremore. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., Sunday,
October 7, at Moore Southlawn Funeral Home, 9350 E. 51st
Street. A family graveside service will be held 11 a.m.,
Monday, October 8, prior to the Celebration of the
Resurrection at First Presbyterian Church, 709 South Boston
Avenue, Tulsa. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be
given to Helping Hands Ministry at First Presbyterian
Church, Tulsa or the Tulsa Scottish Rite Childhood Language
Disorders Clinic. Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 663-2233,
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RITCHIE
- Dr. Thomas Alexander, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday,
October 21, 2007. He was born in Lordsburg, NM to Arbella and Jim
Ritchie on July 27, 1927. After serving his country in the navy
during WWII he was one of the 26 men who graduated from the first
Veterinary Medicine class at Oklahoma A&M
*Added
info (OSU Stillwater was Originally known as Oklahoma Agricultural
and Mechanical College (Oklahoma A&M)) . While
at 0SU he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and president of the
Student Government Association. After graduation he married
Catherine Bridget Fletcher who has remained his loving wife for 56
years. As the first practicing veterinarian in Creek County he has
owned and operated Ritchie Animal Clinic in Sapulpa for 55 years. He
and his son, Jimmy have also run R&R Ranch, a working cattle
operation in Kiefer for 16 years. Tom and Catherine's vested
interest in continuing education led to the development of their
annual freshman scholarship fund which they give to a deserving
Sapulpa High School Senior. As the devoted father of ten Sapulpa
High School graduates he was instrumental in the growth of Sapulpa's
athletic programs. Through coaching tennis, basketball and various
other sports he touched the lives of many young men who grew to love
and respect him. He served as city commissioner in Sapulpa, athletic
director of Sacred Heart Catholic School, and was a member of the
Jaycees and Kiwanis organizations. He is currently a proud member of
Rancheros Visitadores, Sacred Heart Men's Club and the Oklahoma
State Alumni Association. His most endearing roles however were as a
husband, father and grandfather. With 10 children, 26 grandchildren
and 1 great grandchild, his living legacy will be carried on by
those he spent his life loving and providing for. He was a man
motivated by compassion and committed to the well being of others.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Jim and Arabella; as well
as Cecil 'Dave' Wilkins, a loyal and lifelong friend. He is survived
by: his devoted wife, Catherine Ritchie; his younger siblings, Mary
Kathleen Roggenbuck, James Edward Ritchie, and David Eugene Ritchie;
his 10 children Michael, Karen Sontag and husband, John, Pat and
wife, Linda, Jimmy and wife, Liz, Kelly and wife, Regina, John and
wife, Linda, Tim and wife, Cheri, Tom and wife, Mary, Missy Nicholas
and husband, Jerrad, Ryan and wife, Kara; as well as their 26
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The family would like to
express their heart felt appreciation to Dr. Steven Gawey for the
care he has provided to Tom for the past 10 years as well as the
outstanding and ongoing service of Brenda Malone with Barnes Home
Health and Infinity Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to the Sacred Heart Men's Club, 521 S. Park Sapulpa, OK
74066. Rosary will be 7 p.m., Tuesday October 23, and service 2
p.m., on Wednesday, October 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
1777 E. Grayson Ave. in Sapulpa. Interment will follow at Calvary
Cemetery, on 91st and Harvard, in Tulsa. Fitzgerald Southwood.Published in the Tulsa World on 10/23/2007 Submitted by Shelley Lynch on 23Oct2007
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 |
Published October 23, 2007 Muskogee
Phoenix Funeral services for Joe T. Kitchens have been scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow. Rev. Larry McDonald and Rev. Kent Shirley will minister. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home. Joe T. Kitchens was born September 8, 1922 in Leflore, Oklahoma the son of Jesse Pete and Ellen (Ferguson) Kitchens. He died at his home in Broken Arrow on Saturday, October 20, 2007. He was 85 years of age. Joe T. Kitchens was a 1940 Graduate of Leflore High School. He received an associate’s degree in Business from Muskogee Junior College. Joe was married to the former Miss Arline Cundiff on June 29, 1967 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was a World War II veterans, have served with the United States Army. He received the Good Conduct Medal and two Bronze Stars for his service in Europe. He worked for the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma for 30 years, retiring in 1976. Joe was a member of Clearview Baptist Church, the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels Program. The family request Memorial to the Oklahoma Baptist Children’s home, 12700 East 76th Street North, Owasso, OK 74055. He is survived by his wife, Arline Kitchens, of the home. Daughter, Helen Stopp, Anchorage, Alaska. Sons, Perry McKee, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Robin and wife Pat McKee, Rogers, Arkansas. Granddaughter, Aimee and husband Sonny Williams. Grandson, Tyler McKee. Brothers, Marion Kitchens, Rushford, Minnesota, W. C. Kitchens, Wister, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. |
SEIGEL
- Jacqueline Yetta, 83, devoted
wife, mother, grandmother and
good friend to many peacefully
passed away on Monday, October
15, 2007. Yetta was an
exceptional person of constant
faith in her religion and the
goodness of people. She was born
February 7, 1924 in Drumright,
OK to Jake and Anna Glenn who
were immigrants from the
Ukraine. She moved to Tulsa, OK
at the age of 12 and graduated
from Tulsa Central in 1942. She
attended college at the
University of Illinois and was
married to her beloved Lenny in
May of 1944. They remained
inseparable until his death in
1991. She enjoyed great wealth
in terms of her many devoted
friends and loving family. Yetta
volunteered at the Tulsa Jewish
Retirement and Health Center and
constantly showed up there and
many places with brownies in
hand as she loved to bake. Her
needlepoint was a pathway she
used to give of herself to
others and you would count
yourself very fortunate to
receive a purse, wall hanging,
pillow or other beautiful
artistic handiwork. She is
survived by: her son, Bob and
his wife, Sheila of Denver, CO,
Andy and his wife, Jamie of
Tulsa and also her daughter,
Kathryn and husband, Victor
Levine of New Jersey as well as
12 grandchildren. Donations to
the Tulsa Jewish Retirement and
Health Center, 2025 East 71st
Street, 74136 for: "Yetta's
Bakery". Yetta led a full, rich
and loving life. Her wonderful
smile and gentle presence will
be greatly missed. Funeral
service 1p.m., Wednesday,
October 17, 2007 at the
Congregation B'nai Emunah.
Interment to follow in the New
Jewish Section of Rose Hill
Cemetery. The Fitzgerald Ivy
Chapel, 585-1151.Published in the Tulsa World on 10/16/2007
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BATTISTO
- Steve, age 78, of Yukon, OK, died Sunday, October 14, 2007
after a brief illness. He was born July 14, 1929 in North Little
Rock, AR to Steve and Lucy (Ouletta) Battisto. He grew up there
and was a graduate of the University of Arkansas. He moved to
Tulsa, OK in 1952 where he worked for Douglas Aircraft, TD
Williamson Oil Co and eventually North American Rockwell, now
known as Boeing Aircraft. Part of his job was designing hardware
for the space shuttles. He worked at North American Rockwell for
37 years, retiring in 1990. He moved to Yukon in 1998. He was a
dedicated and involved member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and
was co-chairman of the "JOY" Group. He was preceded in death by:
his parents; 1 son, Jamie; 3 brothers, Tom, Nick and Frank; and
1 sister, Angie. He is survived by: his wife of 58 years,
Jeanette of the home; and 2 daughters, Stephanie Henderson and
husband, Paul of Yukon, OK and Jody McBride and husband, David
of El Reno, OK. He is also survived by: 1 sister, Rose Christian
of North Little Rock, AR; 6 grand children, Shannon, Dustin,
Barrett, Courtney, Steven and Bethany; and 1 great- grand
daughter, Grace and one "on the way". A wake service will be
held at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, October 17, and Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2007
both at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Mustang, OK with interment
at 3 p.m. at Floral Haven Cemetery, Broken Arrow, OK, under the
direction of McNeil's Mustang Funeral Service. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic
Church Building Fund in care of the funeral home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by: Marjorie Thornton Bostic on 12Dec2008
Davis
By Staff Reports
Published: 2/17/2004 5:21 AM
Last Modified: 2/17/2004 5:21 AM
Johnnie Mae Davis, a longtime clinical psychotherapist, administrator and community activist, died Friday. She was 74.
A graveside service is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Crown Hill Cemetery under the direction of New Dyer Funeral Chapel.
Davis was born in Pawhuska to John B. Davis and Pearl V. Davis. She graduated from Tulsa's Booker T. Washington High School in 1946 and received a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from Central State College in Wilberforce, Ohio, in 1950.
When she earned a master's degree is psychology at the University of
Oklahoma in 1951, she was the first black woman to earn that degree from the
school. Davis also was the first black person to be elected to the OU
Student Senate.
She completed additional graduate work in psychodiagnostics and
psychotherapy at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and at the
University of Chicago. Davis was the state's first black psychotherapist.
She worked as chief psychologist at the Consolidated Negro Institutions in
Taft from 1951 to 1957. In 1956, she was the topic of an attorney general's
ruling that advised integration of tax-supported institutions. While
attending a psychology conference in Oklahoma City, she had been refused
service in a cafeteria in a state building. During the 1960s, she was deputy
director of Tulsa Economic Opportunity Task Force Inc., executive director
of the Youth Opportunity Service, and the mayor's youth coordinator. During
the 1970s, Davis worked as a psychotherapist at the Tulsa Psychiatric Center
and served on the board of directors of the Tulsa Urban League and YMCA.
Davis joined the Student Services staff at Langston University in 1984 as
head manager of Young Hall. In 1990, she began work as a chemical dependency
counselor at the Professional Counseling Center, where she also was services
coordinator. In addition to her counseling duties, Davis supervised
practicum students in psychology, health-care administration and criminal
justice. She also taught a class in personal and social development. When
she retired from Langston in 1993, she left part of her legacy to the school
with the creation of the "Ms. D.'s Micro-Loan Funds." Administered through
the university's Development Foundation, the program makes small loans to
students for personal and emergency needs. Davis was a member of the Zeta
Sigma Pi and Pi Gamma Mu national social science honor societies and the Psi
Chi psychology honor society. She was an associate of the American
Psychological Association since 1955 and has held membership in the Illinois
Psychological Association, the Oklahoma Psychological Association, the Tulsa
Psychological Association and the Oklahoma Association on Alcoholism and
Drug Abuse. Davis was a past Protestant co-chairwoman of the National
Conference of Christians and Jews, now the National Conference for Community
and Justice. She also was chairwoman of the Community Coordinating Council,
a coalition of civil rights groups. Davis was an Eastern Star member and a
member of Christ Temple United Methodist Episcopal Church.
She is survived by three sons, John D. Gatewood, Sr. and Fred D. Gatewood,
both of Tulsa, and Dr. Harry D. Gatewood, II of Choctaw; a daughter,
Marjorie Thornton Bostic of Oklahoma City; and nine grandchildren.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This page was last updated on
04/11/12
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
 |
|
|
|
|
God Bless America
Hosted & © 2024
by
OKGenWeb Tulsa County Coordinator
Tim Connor
OKGenWeb State
Coordinator
Linda
Simpson
Asst:
Mel Owings
|
© 1996-Present ~ OKGenWeb Coordinator ~ All Rights Reserved NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free Information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. |