Oct 4, 2011

Brett Eugene Brooks, 48, of Eufaula, passed away on October 4, 2011 in Huntington Beach, California. Brett was born on June 20, 1963 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Gene Richard and Kathie An (House) Brooks. He graduated from Eufaula High School in 1981, where he was a member of the FFA and Wrestling Team. Brett graduated from OSU Institute...

Oct 2, 2011

Oct 2, 2011

Harry was born on May 3, 1925 in Grant, Oklahoma to Leonard and Ada (Dill) Mayo. On September 16, 1950, Harry married Helen Nation in De Queen, Arkansas. They were happily married for sixty-one years. He worked for fifteen years as a high line construction worker. Harry was then employed by the City of Hugo as a fireman for...

Sep 24, 2011

J.B. was born on January 10, 1928 in Bauxite, Arkansas to Ruben Nuten and Eunice Janice (Lane) Rankin. On April 18, 1946, he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on September 24, 1947.While in the service, J.B. received the World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupational Medal-Japan. On March 5, 1949, he married...

Sep 21, 2011

Warren was born on September 5, 1964 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Wanda Dean Simpson. He attended school at Central Invotivo High School in Oklahoma City. Warren worked as a CNA nurse at Wadley’s Nursing Home in Percell and Cottonwood Manor Nursing Center in Yukon. He also worked for Hill and Hill Plumbing. In February 1990, Warren married Jennifer...

Sep 18, 2011

Bob was born on May 1, 1931 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to Robert Emanuel Sr, and Mary Jane (Fowler) Allen. He attended school at Brazito Grade School and Las Cruces Jr. High in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was married to Hilmer (Lucy) O’Neal for over twenty years. Bob later married Vickie Rae Hoffman in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on May...

Sep 6, 2011

Bob was born on May 27, 1920 in Vinita, Oklahoma to Lee and Eva Mildred (Wade) Don Carlos. He grew up in the Jennings and Oilton area until he was 15 years old. The family then moved to Ohio. He attended Oklahoma A&M (OSU), where he received his Associate’s Degree in Agricultural Management. On November 17, 1941, Bob married...

Aug 31, 2011

Edith Louise Nester, of Eufaula, Oklahoma was born on September 26, 1943 at Henryetta, Oklahoma to her loving parents, Buddy Lee Free and Mildred Maude (Blatchford) Free. Edith entered into eternity on August 31, 2011 at Muskogee, Oklahoma at the age of 67. In May of 1961, Edith graduated from Hanna High School. On May 17, 1961, Edith married...

Aug 31, 2011

Aug 26, 2011

John “Buford” Baker, 93, of Frisco, Texas formerly of Stidham, Oklahoma passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 at the Prairie Estates in Frisco, Texas. Buford was born on September 4, 1917 in Stidham, Oklahoma, the son of John W. and Cleo (Sexton) Baker. On July 8, 1939, Buford married Norma Pigman in Eufaula. She preceded him in death on...

Aug 25, 2011

Gene was born on April 14, 1923 in Fergus County, Montana to Willis and Catherine (White) Trunk. He attended grades 1st- 7th at Shlesville, Arkansas and 8th grade in Wayne County TWP#3 in Wooster, Ohio. Gene graduated from Wooster High School. He married Mary Elizabeth Petty on November 30, 1941 in Paso Robles, California. In March of 1943, Gene...

Aug 22, 2011

Jim was born on March 9, 1926 in Menard, Texas to Thomas Ernest and Mettie (Morgan) Dobbs. He attended high school in Menard, Texas. Jim went to college at Texas A&M University and received his degree in Electric Engineering. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Force and was later honorably discharged. Jim was the PRCA Top Ten...

Aug 10, 2011

Mille was born on December 31, 1944 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Jimmie Sr. and Annie (Bear) Walker. She attended the Eufaula Schools but received her GED certificate on December 15, 1976. On April 25, 1963, she married James R. Colbert and had five children. Millie worked as the secretary for Indian Falls Creek and church rallies for many years....

Aug 8, 2011

Ruth was born on August 8, 1919 in Haskell, Oklahoma to Samuel Kern and Rosa K. (Schue) Richard. She married Everett Eugene Blake on August 17, 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They had two children in Oklahoma, and then relocated to Fresno, California where they had six more children. She and Everett raised their family, worked and retired in...

Aug 5, 2011

Zenas Melvin Layman, 84, of Hanna, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 at the Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Zenas was born on March 14, 1927 in Hanna, Oklahoma the son of Scott Woodward and Novie Gracie (Adams) Layman. He enlisted in the United States Navy on April 20, 1945 and served during World War II as a Seaman 1st...

Aug 3, 2011

Joe Frank Grose, 69, of Checotah, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joe was born on November 1, 1941 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Everett Theodore and Mildred Alene (McKee) Groseclos. He received his Bachelor’s Degree at the Oklahoma State University. Joe worked as a cattle rancher. Survivors include: one brother and sister in-law; and two nephews....

Aug 2, 2011

John Edward ("Ed") Crowder, of Big Lake, Alaska, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 in Alaska. Ed was born on August 20, 1926 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to John and Madeline (Baumgarner) Crowder. He attended and graduated from Eufaula High School. Ed enlisted in the United States Navy on August 1, 1944 and was honorably discharged on December 31,...

Aug 2, 2011

Services are private at the convenience of the family.

Aug 1, 2011

Tommie Jack Kiester was born on April 1, 1933 at Maud, Oklahoma to Carl Kinsey Kiester and Goldie Jessie (Beaubien) Kiester. He passed from this life on August 1, 2011 with loved ones at his side. When he was a small child, the family moved to Duncan, Oklahoma, where Tommie attended Duncan Schools, graduating from high school in 1951....

Jul 31, 2011

Tomas “Tom” Jones Sr., 84, of Eufaula passed away July 31, 2011 at his home. He was born and raised in McAlester, Oklahoma. Tom attended L’oaverture High School. He enlisted into the United States Army in December of 1945 and was honorably discharged in February of 1947. Tom moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he married Lula Mae Pratt on...