Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The obituaries in the Oklahoma County, Oklahoma area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma's history and identity.

Rev. Greta Barber Manuel

Rev. Greta Barber Manuel

Apr 3, 2013

Reverend Greta Barber Manuel Greta was born December 25, 1934 to Rev L.E. and Lucille Barber in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the fifth child of nine children. She attended Dunbar Elementary and Carver Junior High School in Tulsa, OK. In Oakland, CA she earned her GED and also, her AA from School of Nursing in Oakland. She later relocated to...

Rasheen L Sanders

Rasheen L Sanders

Apr 3, 2013

Rasheen L Sanders was born December 16, 1972 to Ezekiel Steve and Maggie L. Bailey-Sanders in Enid, Oklahoma. His father passed away when he was 6-months old and at the age of 2 his mother married Supt. J.D. Goodman. The family later moved to Spencer, Oklahoma. He attended the Church of God in Christ private school under Bishop Malcom Colby....

Margaret M Talton

Margaret M Talton

Apr 2, 2013

Margaret Marie Phillips was born February 22, 1952 to Willie and Inez Phillips in Seminole, OK. She accepted Christ at an early age. She attended elementary school in Seminole, Ok, and high school in Wewoka, OK. She later relocated to Kansas City, Missouri. Margaret met and married Eugene Carter and two boys were born to that union. For the past...

Willa Mae Banks

Willa Mae Banks

Apr 1, 2013

Willa Mae Banks was born December 5, 1911 to George and Mary Battle in Guthrie, OK. She was the last of seven children. She attended Guthrie Public Schools. Willa joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Guthrie at an early age. Later in her life she met and married the Rev. Eddie Banks, Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was...

Rev. Jimmie Lee Mccarroll

Rev. Jimmie Lee Mccarroll

Mar 29, 2013

Jimmie Lee McCarroll was born June 6, 1933 to Vernis and Bessie Halstied McCarroll in Ran, Love County, Oklahoma. He attended grade school in Ran, Oklahoma, and graduated from Douglass School in 1950. He accepted Christ into in life at the age of 12 and united with Bethel Union Baptist Church in Ran, Oklahoma. Later after the family moved to...

Pauline B. Vivette

Pauline B. Vivette

Mar 29, 2013

Pauline Brown Vivette was born July 1, 1916 to John L and Emma Lee Brown. She was the youngest of thirteen children. She attended Harrison Elementary School and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in 1933. She attended Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO from 1935 to 1937, majoring in English, French Liturature and Science. In 1937 she became a reporter...

James Earl Turner

James Earl Turner

Mar 26, 2013

James Earl Turner Home from the earthly journey, Safe for eternity; All that the Savior promised- That is what Heaven will be. My heavenly Father's arms is right there to embrace me.

Clemontine Goff- Butler

Clemontine Goff- Butler

Mar 17, 2013

Clemontine Goff-Butler was born May 12, 1914 to Will and Jessie Goff, in Evansville, OK. She was the second oldest of six siblings. She attended school in Evansville, OK. She united with Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Ellis. She later united with Church of the Living God in Big Oak, OK and Luther, OK under the...

Bill Slyvesta Phillips

Bill Slyvesta Phillips

Mar 11, 2013

Bill Slyvesta Phillips was born April 30, 1955 to Willie and Inez Phillips in Seminole, Oklahoma. He attended elementary school in Seminole, OK and graduated from high school in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Later he attended and graduated from Job Corps in 1973 as a Brick Mason. In 1976 Bill met and married Juanita Jackson, to their union one daughter was born....

Paul Henry Murphy

Paul Henry Murphy

Mar 5, 2013

Paul H Murphy was born August 19, 1943 to Paul Murphy, Sr. and Eurthel Garrion Edwards Murphy in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He accepted Christ at an early age, and was a devoted member of United Baptist Church in Seward, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to Barbara Burton. "I will not leave you Comfortless" - John 14:18 He is preceded in...

L.J. Fields

L.J. Fields

Mar 1, 2013

L.J. Fields Psalms 23 The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want, He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea though I walk in through the valley of the shadow of death, I will...

Harold Bruce Dewitt

Harold Bruce Dewitt

Feb 11, 2013

Harold Dewitt Psalms 27: 1,4 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life...

Charlie Duffy, Sr.

Charlie Duffy, Sr.

Feb 8, 2013

Charlie Duffy, Sr. "Let not your heart be troubled ye believe in God, believe also in me". In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so I would have told you. I To prepare a place for you.

Bernice B. Cantley

Bernice B. Cantley

Feb 8, 2013

Bernice B. Cantley born April 14, 1943 to Zelvin and Myrtle Cantley in Bullard, Texas. She attended Cuney Elementary and Fred Douglas High School. She was a member in her home church, Temple Church of God in Christ and Corinth Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by both parents, son Billy Medlock, Jr., sister Betty Miller and brother Zelvin...

Lucille Dorsey

Lucille Dorsey

Feb 7, 2013

Lucille Dorsey was born October 23, 1923 to George and Emma Lee Cunningham. She was a long time member of Unity Baptist Church, serving as a Deaconess, Sunday School Superintendant and Teacher. March 1, 1943, she married Henry E. Dorsey, Sr., and to their union four children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, both parents, and...

Nathan Green

Nathan Green

Feb 6, 2013

Nathan Green was born August 5, 1933 to Inez Green and Nathanial Green, Sr. in Paris, Texas. He attended Oklahoma City Public Schools and graduated from Douglass High School. Nathan met and married Roxie L Jones, this marriage lasted many, many years. No children were born to this union. Nathan loved and cared for his step-children Elizabeth and Ralph just...

Ralph Galbreath

Ralph Galbreath

Feb 5, 2013

Ralph Galbreath was born October 29, 1922 to Horace and Stacy Galbreath (Hoskins), in Guthrie, OK. He was the youngest of four children. He accepted Christ at an early age at Robinson Chapel AME, and later joined St. Paul AME and remained for 64 years. He served there as part of the Building Committee, Pastor Pro Tem, Senior Trustee and...

Marilyn Elizabeth Moore

Marilyn Elizabeth Moore

Feb 4, 2013

In Loving Memory of Marilyn Elizabeth Moore Mother you taught us to be proud of who we are, and where we come from, that there wasn't any obstacle that we couldn't overcome. You sacrificed and spent your life raising us up right and were forever grateful for your love and guiding light. Your Loving Sons, Michael and Timothy Moore

Julius Earl Wallace

Julius Earl Wallace

Feb 3, 2013

Julius Earl Wallace was born on January 25, 1951, to Paulene Lewis and Troy Murray. His parents, and one brother preceded him in death. He pieced his plow-shears in the sands of time, peacefully and swiftly, he returned to his maker on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Julius leaves behind to share the many memories of his life; three sisters, Kathryn...

Rashashee Carl Edwards

Rashashee Carl Edwards

Feb 2, 2013

Rashashee Carl Edwards Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will...

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