MUSCOGEE NATION NEWS 1993

January 1993

DOUGLAS
TAHLEQUAH - Mineola Walker DOUGLASS was born January 1, 1901, near Stidham. She died November 13, 1992, in Orange, CA. Funeral services were held November 19 at the Reed-Culver Chapel with Rev. Boney McINTOSH officiating. No information was given on the place of interment.
She was a homemaker and the daughter of Edward H. and Eula Coody WALKER, both deceased. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Clark Shelburn DOUGLASS, in 1972. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Johnie H. WALKER, and George WALKER; and a sister, Bessie Walker GOAD. She was survived by her four sons, Clark DOUGLASS, Jr., of Carmichael, CA, Kyle DOUGLASS and James DOUGLASS, both of Costa Mesa, CA; four sisters, Mary ELSEY of Portland, OR, Edith JACOBS of Checotah, Susan PERRY of Holdenville, and Mamie TOON of Eufaula; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

HAMMONTREE
HANNA - Freeland Dan HAMMONTREE was born July 6, 1945, in Hanna. He died November 8, 1992, at the Henryetta Medical Center. Graveside services were held November 10 at the Weogufkee Cemetery near Hanna, with Rev. Robert HUNNICUTT officiating.
He was a self employed construction worker. His parents were Marvin H. and Lorine Chisholm HAMMONTREE. His father is deceased. His mother survives. He was married in Schulter January 14, 1972, to Carolyn A. WILLIAMS, who survives. His other survivors include his brother, Marvin HAMMONTREE, Jr., of Flowermound, TX; his three sisters, Nina TRUELOVE of Dustin, Sharimon FORREST of chelata, and Marilyn ROSS of Weleetka.

CUMMINGS
SHAWNEE - Rev. David J. CUMMINGS was born March 16, 1915, at Hanna. He died in (December?), 1992, at age 78. Funeral services were held December 9 at the First Indian Baptist Church in Shawnee. Interment was in the Resthaven Cemetery in Shawnee.  
He grew up in Hanna and served in both World Ward II and the Korean conflict. He was ordained in 1962 at Wekiwa Baptist Church and had served as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church until his retirement in 1983. He had previously pastored many other churches including Oakhurst and Weogufkee.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine CUMMINGS, of the home; (his children?) Ingrid TATE of Virginia, Dale KNAPP of Virginia, Richard CUMMINGS of El Paso, TX, Marcus CUMMINGS of Richmond, VA, Ellis CUMMINGS of Oceanside, CA, and Boyd CUMMINGS of Shawnee; one brother, Jake McGILBRAY; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

YAHOLA
HOLDENVILLE - Ruth YAHOLA was born February 6, 1901, in Okmulgee, Indian Territory. She died November 18, 1992. Funeral services were held December 1 at the family home, with Rev. Houston TIGER officiating. Interment was in the Yahola family cemetery.
She lived most of her life in Hughes County. She was married to Barney YAHOLA, who died in 1970. Also preceding her in death were her son, Harold YAHOLA in 1956; and her daughter, Jorene YAHOLA in February 1992. She was survived by her three sons, Roman YAHOLA, Houston YAHOLA, and Wiley KING; her two daughers, Irene FIFE of Holdenville, and Joanna CONWAY of Guinda, CA; and several greandchildren, great granchildren, and nieces and nephews.

HERROD
CALVIN - Clyde Wayne HERROD was born April 9, 1942, at Talihina. He died December 1, 1992, at Creek Nation Community Hospital at Okemah. Funeral services were held December 7 at Tookparfka Baptist Church with Rev. George JESSE officiating. Interment was in the Herrod Family Cemetery.
He attended Wetumka Public Schools and was a U.S. Army veteran stationed in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. He was employed with the Oklahoma National Stockyard. He and his wife were member of the International Church of God in Oklahoma City.
He was the son of Rev.Willie and Betsy Swimmer HERROD. He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Willie HERROD. His father,of Hiawatha, KS, survives. Also surviving were his wife, Debbie Wilkerson HERROD, of the home, whom he married in July 1991; a son, Chad HERROD of Cromwell; three stepsons, Travis, Sean, and Chad WILKERSON of Cromwell; two brothers, Jonathan HERROD of Wapato, WA, and Holloway HERROD of Hiawatha, KS; four sisters, Willa WASHINGTON and Abbey WESLEY, both of Oklahoma City, Faye HERROD of Del City, and Connie HARJO of Midwest City; several nieces, nephews, and several friends.

SULLIVAN
THLOPTHLOCCO - Sampson Ernest SULLIVAN was born January 15, 1928, in Okfuskee. He died in December 7, 1992. Funeral services were held December 11 at Thlopthlocco United Methodist Church with Rev. Ray McGILRAY officiating.
He was the son of Jimmie and Annie King SULLIVAN, both deceased. His survivors include his wife, Arlene SULLIVAN, of Oklahoma City; a son, Barry Ernest SULLIVAN of Gainesville, GA; three daughters, Vicki SULLIVAN, Margaret Ann McGUFFEE, and Jean BURNETT, all of Oklahoma City; a half-brother, George COOK of Okemah; four sisters, Lucille DUNSON of Glenpool, Lea DUNSON of Seminole, Mamie DOXTATOR of Anchorage, AK, and Minnie JOHNSON of Okemah; four grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and many relatives and friends.

JOHNSON
DUSTIN - Donald Ray JOHNSON, 39, died in Maywood, CA, in 1992. No date or place of birth was given. Memorial services were held Novemer 15, 1992, at Thewarle United Methodist Church with Rev. Alex LOWE officiating. No information was given on the place of interment.  
He was the grandson of the late Yuma and Nicey JOHNSON. He is survived by his parents, Cecil and Annie JOHNSON of California; five children, five sisters; and two brothers, all unnamed.

LEITKA
WEWOKA - Cora LEITKA, 76, died (in 1992?). No information was given on her birth date or place, or death date or place. Funeral services were held at the Stout Funeral Home Chapel inWewoka officiated by Rev. Jimmy ANDERSON, Rev. Eddie LINDSEY, and Rev. Paul WHITTAKER. No information was given on the date or place of her death. Burial was in the Buck Family Cemetery.
She and her husband worked in the Baptist ministry for many years. They served in the Wewoka Indian Baptist Church, as a missionary to the Beaver, Vian Creek, Sand Springs, and Cedar Springs churches under the direction of the Muscogee-Seminole-Wichita Indian Baptist Association. Her ministry also included mission work in Okmulgee with college students, the Clinton Indian Baptist Church, and Brighton Indian Reservation in Florida. In 1984, she returned to Oklahoma where she and her husband pastored the Glenpool Indian Baptist Mission.
She was married to Rev. Elliott LEITKA in May, 1937, inWewoka. He preceded her in death in April 1989. She is survived by her five children, Elliott LEITKA, Jr., of Carson, CA, Sarah WARD and Wanda JONES, both of Shawnee, Ruthie BURGESS of Okmulgee, and Loretta DENNY of Glenpool; one stepson, Eugene LEITKA of
Albuquerque, NM; one stepdaughter, Betty PASSAH of Oklahoma City; 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives.

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February 1993

McINTOSH
EUFAULA - Ethel McINTOSH was born December 9, 1905, at Checotah. She died December 25, 1992, at Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held December 29 at Black’s Funeral Home with Rev. Jim CUNNINGHAM officiating. Pallbearers were Wallace BRASUELL, Leo BRASUELL, Vann D. McINTOSH, Phillip McINTOSH, Abe McINTOSH, Dr. Stanley P. McINTOSH, Dr. Roley D. McINTOSH, and Stacy McINTOSH. Burial was in the Hawkins-McIntosh Cemetery near Stidham.
She grew up in the Brush Hill, Checotah and Pierce areas, graduated from Warner High School, attended Connors State College and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. She taught school at Pierce for 2 years and at Stidham for 18 years. She was a member of Big Arbor Church and the Retired Teachers Association.  
She was preceded in death by her parents, Newton and Rosetta Morgan Prater; a daughter, Cheneya Marie McINTOSH; three sisters, Margie BAUGHAM, Emma ODOM, and Elsie ETHISON; and one brother, Benny PRATER. She was married at Fame in 1931 to Rev. Boney McINTOSH, who survives. Her other survivors include her three daughters and their husbands, Kaniah J. and George McINTOSH of Muskogee, M. Wacola and Archie EAST of Poko Moke City, MD, and Ellen Wanaka BURKS of Arlington, TX; five sisters, Edna BEARD of Prarie Grove, AR, Marie ROSS and Alta DAVIS, both of Westville, Katherine ETCHISON of Siloam Springs, AR, and Eloise DAVIS of Summers, AR; one brother, Warren PRATER of Pryor; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

DALGARN
EUFAULA - James L. DALGRAN was born November 21, 1923, in Eufaula. He died December 26, 1992, in Durango, CO, where he made his home. A song service was held January 2 and funeral services followed on Jauary 2, at Merritt Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary HAWKINS officiating. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Amos BEAN. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery.  
He was a graduate of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, taught at Eufaula Indian Boarding School, retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, then taught school in Chinle, AZ. His teaching career spanned 38 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II.  
He was the son of John and Firsey Mitchell DALGARN, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen RICE. He was married in 1947 in Ft. Smith, AR, to Sue BEAR, who survives. His other survivors include his children, Sharon FRANZ and Robert DALGARN, both of Durango, CO; one brother, John DALGARN of Miami; four grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

MATNEY
SAPULPA - Tommy Louis MATNEY, Jr., was born March 11, 1951, in Sapulpa. His date of death and the date of his funeral was not given. He was 41 years old. Funeral services were held at the Smith Funeral Chapel. No information on who officiated or the place of interment.  
He was a lifelong resident of Sapulpa. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was employed by the Southland Corporation. He was a member of the Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Rita MATNEY; his children, Lori MATNEY of MO, DeAnna BRADSHAW of Tulsa, Eva Connings of MO, Jeanette COLLEY of Glenpool, Amy TAYLOR of Mead, and Debra MONDIER, and Tommy L. MATNEY, both of the home; brothers, Billy MATNEY, Bobby MATNEY, Buddy MATNEY, and Jerry MATNEY, all of Sapulpa; and six grandchildren.

SEVIER
HENRYETTA - Benjamin Harrison SEVIER was born June 16, 1912, in Hitchita. He died January 19, 1993, in Tulsa. Funeral services were held January 21 at the Merritt Cottage Chapel with Rev. Chris HARJO officiating. Pallbearers were Louie Dean SEVIER, James SEIVER, David JOHNSON, Rocky HOOD, Mike HOOD, and Alvin POTTS. No information was given on the place of interment.  
He was a laborer. He had served in World Ward II and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of Little Coweta Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Amanda Thompson SEIVER. He married Nora Ellen CLARK in Okmulgee in November 1937. She died on August 29, 1955. He also was preceded in death by two sisters, Annie SEVIER and Blanche SEVIER; and one brother, Willie SEVIER. His survivors include his three daughters, Shirley SEVIER of Guthrie, Carolyn POWELL of Okmulgee, and Phyllis JOHNSON of Broken Arrow; his two sons, Ben H. SEVIER, Jr., and Tom SEVIER, both of Tulsa; three brothers, Tom SEVIER of Maud, Louis “Buster” SEVIER of Hitchita, and Charles SEVIER of Okmulgee; one sister, Lena SEVIER of Hitchita; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

BERRYHILL
OKEMAH - Donna Rae BERRYHILL was born July 13, 1939, in Tahlequah. She died January 3, 1993, in Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held January 7 at the Webb-Schumacher Chapel with Rev. Hiawatha FIXICO officiating. Interment was in the Highland Cemetery.  
Her survivors include her mother, Martha BERRYHILL of Sapulpa; one daughter, Cathy MOHAMED of Bedford, TX; three brothers, George BERRYHILL and Tony BERRYHILL, both of Sapulpa, and Alfred BERRYHILL of Okemah; three sisters, Sherry GOURD of Okemah, Charlotte BERRYHILL of Chicago, IL; and Lisa BERRYHILL of Tulsa; and her grandsons, William SUMINSKI and Chad SUMINSKI.  

WATASHE
KELLYVILLE - James WATASHE, Sr., was born December 15, 1905, in Creek County, Indian Territory.  He died December 24, 1992, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Funeral services were held in his home December 28 and on December 29 at the Community Indian Baptist Church, where he was a member. Officiating the service was Rev. Truit JOHNS and Rev. Newman KELLY. Burial was in the Sunrise Cemetery.  
He worked at Liberty Glass for 19 years and at Oaks Country Club until he retired. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Waltrip WATASHE, and his son, Andrew WATASHE. His survivors include sons, Louis WATASHE, James WATASHE, Jr., Lawrence WATASHE, and Roman WATASHE; and a daughter, Dorothy Watashe LEE; a step-son, Smith WILLIAMS, Jr.; a step-daughter, Neta June BAILEY; 33 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren, 31 great-great grandchildren, and five step-grandchildren.

DEO
HANNA - Ada Simmons DEO was born June 27, 1908, in Hanna. She died December 18, 1992, in Okmulgee. Wake services were held at First Baptist Church, Hanna, with Rev. James Rudolph COLBERT officiating. No information was given on the place of interment.  
She was a homemaker and a member of the Weogufkee Baptist Church. She was an arts and crafts teacher for the Este Muscogee Organization, a Sunday school teacher and superintendent of Weogufkee Sunday school, and served as first vice-president of the Women’s Missionary Union of the Muscogee-Seminole-Wichita Baptist Association. She helped establish Wekiwa Baptist Church in Sand Springs in 1951.  
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Martha SIMMONS, and her husband, Amos DEO, who died in May of 1991. She was survived by one son, Thomas J. DEO of Hanna; two foster daughters, Amy BRUNER of Holdenville, and Susie HARJO of Okmulgee; eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

LEWIS
HANNA - Jonathan Jacob “George Deere” LEWIS was born October 29, 1945, in Talihina. He died January 5, 1993, in Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held at Hillabee Baptist Church with Johnson ROBERTS officiating. Pallbearers were George McINTOSH, RicK McINTOSH, Charlie HICKS, Cornelius McINTOSH, Jr., Mike SPAINARD, and Benjain SPAINARD. Burial was in the Hanna Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie DEERE and Leana LEWIS; his stepfather Martin MITCHELL, Sr.; and two greandchildren, Tristan Dean DEERE and Beth Celeste HICKS. He was married to Sally MITCHELL in March of 1972 at Oklahoma City. She survives. His other survivors include his two children, Luann MITCHELL, Jennifer DEERE, Franklin DEERE and George DEERE, Jr., all of Oklahoma City; three brothers Charles Ray MITCHELL of Glenpool, Martin MITCHELL, Jr., of Oklahoma City, and Kenneth DEERE of Wetumka; three sisters, Marilyn PROCTOR of Tulsa, Jeri McINTOSH of Oklahoma City, and Lula SPAINARD of Glenpool; and one grandson, Charlie Joe HICKS, III.

YAHOLA
YEAGER - Toby YAHOLA was born March 1, 1919, in Hughes County. He died December 22, 1992, in Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held at Pecan Grove Methodist Church, where he was a member.  Officiating the service were Rev. Malcolm and Joseph TIGER. Burial was in the Yahola Family Cemetery.  
He grew up in Hughes County and attended Pecan Grove School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a long time member of the Pecan Grove church and served as deacon.  
He was the son of Henry and Emma Shipley YAHOLA, both deceased. On August 20, 1961, he married Lucy SMITH. She preceded him in death January 13, 1992. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jo MURPHY and W.H. MURPHY of Shawnee; two brothers, Miller YAHOLA of Oklahoma City, and Harry YAHOLA of Shawnee; a sister, Susie HARJO of Bowlegs; three grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

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March 1993

TAYLOR
HENRYETTA - Mary TAYLOR was  born December 15, 1949, in Okmulgee.  She died in January 1993.  No day of death was given.  Funeral services were held at Salem Baptist Church on January 30 with Rev. Allison PHILLIPS and Christopher HARJO officiating.  No information was given on the place of interment.
She was the daughter of Thompson and Lizzie Factor ROBERTS.  She was a member of Hickory Grand No. 1 Baptist Church.   She married Mitchell TAYLOR in December 1971 in Okmulgee.  He survives.  Her other survivors include her children, Meredith TAYLOR and Marlon TAYLOR, both of the home; three brothers, Gene ROBERTS of Oklahoma City, Thomas ROBERTS of Belle Garden, CA, and Jerry ROBERTS of Morris; and one sister, Brenda WOLFE of Oklahoma City.

LONG
OKMULGEE - Mattie LONG was born November 23, 1925, in Holdenville.  She died in January 1993.  No day of death was given.  Funeral services were held January 23 at Salt Creek United Methodist Church in Holdenville and in Newtown Methodist Church in Okmulgee.  Rev. David Long, Jr., officiated the service.  No information was given on the place of interment.
She was raised in Holdenville and  had attended Eufaula Boarding School in Eufaula and Haskell Indian School in Lawrence, KS.  She was a member or Honey Creek United Mathodist Church west of Okmulgee.  She was a Creek Nation Head Start teacher at Sapulpa.
She was the daughter of Amos and Minnie Hunter FIXICO, both deceased.  She was married at Salt Creek in 1949 to Thomas LONG.  He survives.  She is also survived by her six daughters and three sons-in-law, Vickie and Russell WATASHE, Minnie and Rick WOLFE, Karen LONG and Sidney LONG, all  of Okmulgee, Thomasine LONG of Mounds, and Lou Ann and Kenneth MESSER of Muskogee;  her two sons, Bob LONG of Preston, and Guy LONG of Tulsa; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Alex FIXICO of Bethany; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

FISH
DUSTIN - Kathryn FISH was born January 16, 1934, in Wetumka.  She died in February, 1993.  No day of death was given.  Funeral services were held February 12 at Sand Creek Baptist Church, where she was a member.  Officiating were Rev. George JESSE and Rev. Mose SCOTT.  Pallbearers were Sam   MARSHALL, Daniel COACHMAN, Dean TIGER, James LOCUST, George BARNETT, and Chester WHITETREE.  No information was give on the place of interment.
She had attended Lone Star and Seneca Indian Schools.  She was employed as a Muscogee (Creek) Nation Community Health Representative for 17 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna Scott FISH, one brother, and two sisters.  Her survivors include her three brothers, Alex FISH of Cromwell, J.B. FISH of Okeechobee, FL, and Maxie FISH of Wetumka; her two sisters, Virginia WHITETREE and Diana MOPPIN, both of Wetumka; an uncle, John BURGESS of Welty; a foster son, Sampson (no last name given) of Wetumka; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

FACTOR
NUYAKA - Patty Sue Roberts FACTOR was born July 17, 1942, in Okfuskee County.  She died in January 1993.  No day of death was given.  Funeral services were held January 28 at Nuyaka Baptist Church, where she was a member.  Officiating the service were Rev. Wilson HICKS and Willis KNIGHT.  No information was given on the place of interment.
She was a social worker for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for 10 years.  She was the daugher of Cainey and Stella Pierce ROBERTS.  Preceding her in death were her father, and a sister, Mary Etta LEITKA.  Her mother survives.  Her other survivors include her two daughters, Cynda LouAnn FACTOR; three brothers, Carney ROBERTS, Roy ROBERTS, and Cainey ROBERTS, Jr.; two sisters, Judy ROBERTS and Patsy PIGEON; two grandchildren, both of Okemah; other relatives and a host of friends.

KILLINGSWORTH
CHECOTAH - Naomi Roxie Riley KILLINGSWORTH, 80,  (born approximately 1913 at Tiger Mountain) died in February, 1993.  A Prayer service was held February 15 at Merritt Funeral Chapel with Funeral services following on February 16 at Checotah First Baptist Church, where she was a member.  Pallbearers were Chubby ANDERSON, Jerry LONGCRIER, Donald DOWDY, Bob HOGAN, Carl SHATSWELL, and Bunnie KILLINGSWORTH.  Honorary pallbearers were Lee WRIGHT, Archie SUTTON, Chuck HILL, Jerry FAUGHT, Cecil VANBUREN, Mack KETHLY, and Connie DODGE.  No information was given on the place of interment.
She had lived in the Checotah community all her life and was a member of the Senior High Note Choir, the Ruth Sunday school class, and had served on the Checotah Planning Committee.
She was the daughter of Bunnie and Lillie Tiger RILEY, both deceased.  She was also preceded in death by two sons, five brothers, and one sister.  Her survivors include five of her sons and four daughters-in-law, Bill KILLINGSWORTH of Sapulpa, Johnnie L. and Lynda KILLINGSWORTH of Lawton, Andy and Marti KILLLINGSWORTH of Checotah, Thomas J. and Debbie KILLINGSWORTH of Muskogee, and Bunnie and Paula KILLINSWORTH of Checotah; her two daughters and their husbands, Juanita and Hugh ZIMMERMAN of Stilwell, and Lillie Jane and Ed HELTON of Checotah; 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

PASCHAL
Whiteville, NC - Jerry PASCHAL, 61, (born approximately 1932) died February 10, 1993, at his home in Whiteville, NC.  No information was given on his date or place of birth.  Funeral services were held Februrary 12 at the Whiteville United Methodist Church with Dr. Homer MORRIS officiating.  Interment was in the Whiteville Memorial Cemetery.
He was the superintendent of the Whiteville Public School system and had been named superintendent of the year by the North Carolina School Boards Association.  He was a member of the Lions Club, the Mental Health Association, the National Education Association, and former president of the North Carolina Educators' Association.  He was also a member of the Tuskegee Baptist Church (in Oklahoma?)
He is survived by his wife, Patricia PASCHAL; a daughter, Joan MABRY of Shelby, NC; a son, Art PASCHAL of Whiteville and Edna PASCHAL of Glendon, NC; and five grandchildren.

CHILDERS
TULSA - Funeral services for Victor F. CHILDERS, 62,  (born approximately 1930) were held December 26, 1992, at Stanleys Memorial Chapel.  No information was given on his date or place of birth, date or place of death, or place of interment.
He was a graduate of Chilocco Indian School and Spartan School of Electronics.  He attended the University of Tulsa and Duke University.  He was employed at Children's Medical Center as a radiology technologist for 37 years.  He was past president of both the Tulsa Radiological Society and the Oklahoma Radiological Society.  He was also employed by the Home X-Ray Service.  He was a founding member of the Mended Hearts Club, founder of Promoting Indian Production and Education (PIPE) summer program for Indian youth, founder and host of the National Indian Golf Tournament, a member of the Tulsa Creek Indian Community Center, the Tulsa Indian Chamber of Commerce, past member of a mayoral commission on Indian Affairs, founder of Indian Week in Tulsa, founder of the Tulsa Jr. Pow Wow, founder of the Oklahoma Tribal Assistance Program, and a board member of the Tulsa Urban Development Authority.
He was a member of the Church of Madeline and is listed in "Who's Who Personalities of the South."  He was a Korean War veteran with the 45th Infantry Division U.S. Army, Bank Charlie Company.  His Indian doll "Charlie" was adopted as the 45th Ddivision mascot, resulting in the division being known as "Charlie Company".  The doll currently resides in the 45th Division Museum in Oklahoma City.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Jo CHILDERS and his son, Victor F. CHILDERS II, both of the home; his daughters, Edna WATTS of Tulsa, Victoria Lynn SCOTT of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Walter WATTS, Jordan SCOTT and Caithn SCOTT; Sisters, Barbara Jean GILLESPIE and Joyce BEAR; a brother, Kenneth L. CHILDERS; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

SEVIER
HENRYETTA - Benjamin HARRISON SEVIER, Sr., was born June 16, 1912, in Hitchita.  He died in January  1993.  No day of death was given.  Funeral services were held January 21 at the Merritt Cottage Chapel with Rev. Chris HARJO officiating.  No information was given on the place of interment.
He worked as a laborer and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Little Coweta Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Amanda Thompson SEVIER; his wife, the former Nora CLARK, whom he married in 1937 in Okmulgee; two sisters, Annie and Blanche (no last names given); and one brother, Willie SEVIER.  His survivors include his three daughters, Shirley SEVIER of Guthrie, Carolyn POWELL of Okmulgee, and Phyllis JOHNSON of Broken Arrow; his two sons, Ben H. SEVIER and Tom SEVIER, both of Tulsa; three brothers, Tom SEVIER of Maude, Louis SEVIER of Hitchita, and Charles SEVIER of Okmulgee; one sister, Lena SEVIER of Hitchita; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews.
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April 1993

CANARD
WETUMKA - Lillie “Linnie” CANARD was born March 13, 1924. She died February 1, 1993, at her home. Funeral services were held February 4 at Sand Creek Baptist Church, where she was a member. Rev. Harry ANDERSON and Mose SCOTT officiated the service. Pallbearers were Daniel COACHMAN, Darrell COACHMAN, Darrell HUDSON, Sam MARTIN, Steve WILSON, and Jimmie JONES. Honorary pallbearers were Alabama Ceremonial Ground members.
She was raised in Hughes County and attended Mingo and Moss Schools. As a child, she attended Thewarle Methodist Church. In 1964, she became a member of Sand Creek Baptist Church.  
She was the daughter of Yana and Nicey Lowe JOHNSON, both deceased. She was married at 18 to Bill McGIRT, who died in May 1950, and in 1952 she married Joseph Canard, who died in 1983. Others who preceded her in death were her oldest son, Robert McGIRT in 1992; and her oldest granddaughter, Lynn Allison HICK in 1985. She was survived by one son, Fredrick McGIRT of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Frances HICKS , Mary JONES, and Dee Ann YARGEE, all of Wetumka; one brother, Cecil JOHNSON of Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Emma HUDSON of Mustang; 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

SCOTT
HOLDENVILLE - Rev. Mose SCOTT was born May 7, 1932, in Hughes County. He died March 17, 1993, at the Wetumka General Hospital. Funeral services were held March 22 at the Salt Creek Baptist Church. No information was given on the place of interment.  
He was raised in Hughes County and attended Lawnwood School, Wetumka Central Grade School, Weleetka school, and Chillocco Indian School in Muskogee. He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman until his discharge Oct. 31, 1960. He was ordained to the ministry August 25, 1968. He had pastored Tookparfka and Salt Creek Indian Baptist churches.  
He was the son of Daniel and Roseanna Hobia SCOTT, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Sampson SCOTT; and an uncle, Albert THOMAS. He was married June 1955 at Okemah to Elouise TIGER. She survives. His other survivors include his five sons, George SCOTT and Elliot SCOTT, both of Oklahoma City, and Allen SCOTT of Wewoka; three daughters, Gwen WALKER of Oklahoma City, Rose BELL of Brea, CA, and Julie SCOTT of Tulsa; a nephew, Kenneth Wayne SCOTT of Tulsa; eight grandchildren, several other relatives and many friends.

GREGORY
MIDWEST CITY - Pache Lamar GREGORY was born June 20, 1913, in Jenks. He died in December 1992. No day of death was given. Funeral services were held December 31 at the Wickline United Methodist Church, where he was a member. No other information was given on his funeral or place of interment.  
As a teenager, he was chosen as outstanding athelete of Edmond High School. He earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Oklahoma for his freshman year before transferring to Central State College where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He later earned his master’s degree and a counselor’s certificate from O.U. He taught and coached for 37 years at Crooked Oak, Fitzhugh, Sapulpa, and Midwest City schools. He served for four years in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. In addition to his church membership, he was also a member of Methodist Men’s Club, Oklahoma Officials Association, National Education Assocation, Oklahoma Education Assocciation, Red Red Rose, Moose Lodge and the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System. In his honor, his former classmates established a scholarship at the University of Oklahoma.  
He was the son of Foster and Lodie GREGORY, both deceased. His brother, Nelson F. GREGORY also preceded him in death. He was survived by his wife, Bernice GREGORY; his two sons, Bobby Lamar GREGORY of Shawnee, and Michael Dean GREGORY of Dallas; a brother, Dee GREGORY of Arkansas City KS; four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

FRANK
OKEMAH - John L. FRANK was born July 8, 1910, in Okemah. He died February 12, 1993. Funeral services were held February 15 at Arbeka United Indian Methodist Church, with Rev. Walter McGIRT and Rev. Joe LOWE, Jr., officiating. No information was given on his interment.  
Preceding him in death were his wife, Nancy Chupco FRANK; three brothers, Joe FRANK, Henry FRANK, and William FRANK; and two sisters, Ella FRANK and Nora FRANK. He is survived by two sons, Robert FRANK of Oklahoma City, and Ron FRANK of Shawnee; four daughters, Mary YBARRA of Omaha, NB, Darlene TARYOLE of Okmulgee, Michele BILLIE of Tulsa, and Janine BOND of Ada; one brother, Cornelius FRANK of Okemah; one sister, Lucille LeCLAIR of Bristow; eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandson.  

O’CONNELL
BROKEN ARROW - Benjamin Cody O’CONNELL was born February 2, 1993. He died February 5, 1993, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. Graveside services for the infant were held at the Floral Haven Cemetery with Rev. Jim WESLEY officiating.  
He was survived by his parents, Steve and Leann O’CONNELL of Tulsa; two brothers, Matt O’CONNELL and Scotty O’CONNELL, both of the home; materrnal grandfather, M. B. BENNETT of Skiatook; paternal grandparents, Melford and Mary HOBIA of Weleetka; great-grandmother, Cynthia DAY of Wetumka; five uncles, Donnie TIGER of Sapulpa, Richard TIGER of Aberdeen, SD, Mark TIGER of Tahlequah, and J. R. BENNETT of Skiatook; five aunts, Kelly HOBIA and Karen HOBIA, both of Tahlequah, Sharon HOBIA of Vanderwagon, NM, Bonita HOBIA of Weleetka and Faye YOUNG of Claremore.
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May 1993

COOK
HOLDENVILLE - Joe COOK was born February 27, 1914, in Hughes County north of Holdenville. He died in April 1993 in the Creek Nation Community Hospital. Funeral services were held April 8 in the Hudson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Harjo family cemetery.
He lived in the Holdenville area, attended Friendship School and Euchee Mission Boarding School. He served in the U.S. Army in the south Pacific during World War II. He was a member of the Tuckabatchee Ceremonial Ground and the America Legion.
He was the son of Daniel and Molly COOK, both deceased. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Josphine FACTOR. He was married to Helen HARJO in March of 1950. She survives. He is also survived by his three sons, Ernest COOK and Alan COOK, both of Holdenville, and Donald COOK of Wewoka; his five daughters, Carolyn CLAY of Holdenville, Evelyn COOK of Norman, Brenda TEEHEE, Jacqueline COOK and Lisa COOK, all of Tahlequah; nine grandchildren, one niece, two nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

TYNDALL
MUSKOGEE - Grace TYNDALL died April 17, 1993, in the Tahlequah City Hospital. No age or date of birth was given. Funeral services were held at Muskogee Grace Episcopal Church. Pallbearers were Edwin MOORE, Marcy MOORE, Bud MOORE, Glenn MOORE, Jack NIXON, and Lonnie STANIFER. Burial was at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery on April 20.  
She was a graduate of Haskell High School and Park College, Parkville, MO. She and her husband worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 30 years and lived in several states. They retired in 1960 and moved to Muskogee.  
She was married to William F. TYNDALL in 1930. He died in August 1971. She is survived by her four sons, William F. TYNDALL, Jr., of Muskogee, Don L. TYNDALL, Sr., of Oklahoma City, John B. TYNDALL, Sr., of Winston-Salem, NC, and Phillip TYNDALL of Shawnee, KS; two daughters, Ellen S. TANNER of Muskogee, and Sara M. HOUSEL of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Alice LOGAN of Muskogee, and Winnie HORNETT of Tahlequah; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

LEFTHAND
OKMULGEE - Joyce Ann Evelyn Gooden LEFTHAND was born January 7, 1953, at Talihina. She died March 26, 1993, at Okmulgee Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held March 30. No other details of the services, the place of the service, or the place of interment were given.  
She was a housewife and a member of the Four Square Gospel Church in Okmulgee. She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine (GOODEN? - no last name given) in 1968. She was married to Bill LEFTHAND in 1985 at Schulter. He survives. She is also survived by her father and step-mother, Willie and Mary GOODEN of Okmulgee; one brother, Bennie GOODEN of Dewar; three step-brothers, George TAYLOR of Houston, Robert TAYLOR of Corpus Chrisi, TX, and J.D. COLBERT of Tulsa; and one step-sister, Anngelia KEHEGA of Norman.

JULY
ONAPA - Mose JULY was born November 17, 1937. He died April 18, 1993, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa. A wake service was held at the Merritt Funeral Service Chapel in Eufaula. Funeral services were held April 21 at the Deep Fork Hillabee Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy ALEXANDER of Glenpool officiating. Pallbearers were Earl MORRIS, Charles JOHNSON, Richard MORGAN, Isaiah WESLEY, Mannford WADE, Troy WADE, Jeff JONES, and Kenneth ROWELL. Burial was in the Coody Creek Cemetery.  
He was the son of Hanna Smith JULY and Wiley JULY. His father is deceased. He was married in 1956 to Betty Ann DEERE. She survives. His other survivors include his mother Hanna of Checotah; his seven children, Cynthia COYLE of Sperry, Marilyn JULY and George JULY, both of Catoosa, Kathy JULY of Claremore, Annette HILL, Patti JULY, and Randy JULY, all of Tulsa; four brothers, two sisters, 15 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. _____________________________________________________

June 1993

BEAVER
Eufaula - Rev. Ritchie BEAVER was born February 2, 1953, at Tahlequah. He died May 22, 1993, on the Mossomin Reserve in Saskatchewan, Canada, where he was serving as a missionary. A song service was held at Merritt Funeral Home in Eufaula on May 28 and funeral services were held May 29 at the First Baptist Church of Eufaula. Officiating were Rev. Raymond BEAVER, Rev. Richard PICKUP and Rev. Jimmy ANDERSON. Pallbeares were Robert JAMES, Byar BEAVER, Terry OSECAP, Peter OSECA and Glon DAVIS. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of the Merritt Funeral Home, Eufaula, with the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard conducting military rites.
He had graduated from Eufaula where he excelled in academics and athletics. He participated in track, English, speech and drama. He was a finalist in the state competition in original oratory. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1971 to 1974 and was a platoon honorman. He was baptized by the late Rev. William KELLEY on June 3, 1961, licensed to preach by the Central Baptist Church in Oklahoma City on October 1, 1984, and was ordained into the ministry in 1989 by Okfuskee Baptist, his home church. He and his wife were volunteers of New Hope Baptist in Banner, OK, where he served as interim pastor, before going into mission work in Canada.  
He was married on May 16, 1979, to the former Molline DAVIS in a ceremony performed by Rev. George JESSE at Spring Baptist in Sasakwa. She survives. His other survivors include his son, John BEAVER and daughter Tusa Jane BEAVER, both of Cochin, Saskatchewan, Canada; his parents, Rev. Raymond and Hattie BEAVER of Eufaula; three brothers, Robert BEAVER of Texas, and James BEAVER and Byar BEAVER, both of Eufaula; and a host of other relatives and friends.

REEDER
ANADARKO - Ronald C. REEDER was born on January 23, 1956, in Claremore. He died May 22, 1993, in the Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Graveside services were held May 25 at the Memory Lane Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.  
He had lived in Calument, Ok, for the past 10 years and was a member of the Indian Capitol Baptist Church in Anadarko.
He is survived by his foster father, Clete REEDER of Calument, his mother Helen THOMPSON of Glenpool; sister Tina BLODGETT of Leavenworth, WA; two brothers, Robert REEDER of Lamar, Kenny REEDER of Tulsa; a half-sister and half-brother, Tammy THOMPSON and Larry THOMPSON, both of Glenpool.

BRUNER
HOLDENVILLE - George BRUNER was born March 18, 1914, in Hughes County. He died May 30, 1993, at his home north of Holdenville. Funeral services were held June 3 at the Salt Creek United Methodist Church. Services were officiated by Rev. Robert BAKER and Rev. Andrew DEERE.  Pallbearers were Jerry WILSON, Alfred WILSON, Allen YARGEE, Freeland POWELL, Kenneth LARNEY and Church McHENRY. Burial was in the Harjo family cemetery under the direction of the James R. Dolton Funeral Home.  
He was a retired machinist and farmer and the son of Dave BRUNER and the former Ida KERNELL, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Lizzie BRUNER; one son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Rosetta BRUNER of Seminole; step-son, George Douglas SCOTT of AZ; three daughers and two sons-in-law, Phyllis WARRINGTON of Sapulpa, Deborah CLARK and Kenneth BROWN of Wewoka, Georgetta and Paul FIXICO of Sapulpa; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucinda WALKINGSTICK of Tulsa, Mattie Lou FACTOR of Sasakwa, and Alice STEPHENS of Tulsa; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and other relatives.

BROWN
SAPULPA - Georgia BROWN was born October 24, 1918. She died April 26, 1993. Funeral services were held at Pickett Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Jake WILDCAT officiating. Pallbearers were Gary JONES, Johnny JONES, Kelly BUCKTROT, Robert BUCKTROT, Jerry BUCKTROT, and Sunny BUCKTROT. Honorary bearers were Mike BUCKTROT, Gene JONES, and Leslie GIBBS. Burial was at the Green Hills Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, but with full military rites provided by the Sapulpa Veterans Organization.  
No information was given on her family or survivors.

BLUFORD
SAPULPA - Louis BLUFORD was born August 20, 1915. He died May 2, 1993. Funeral services were held May 6 at the Lee and Walnut Church of Christ in Sapulpa. Pallbearers were Starling KNIGHT, Thomas Henry KNIGHT, Morris HARJO, Jon PAHSETOPAH, Anthony HARJO and Nathaniel SMITH.  Burial was in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens in Sapulpa under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
No information was given on his family or survivors.

COX
TUSCON, AZ - Margurite J. COX died May 13, 1993. No information was given on her age or date of birth. Graveside rites were held May 17 at the South Lawn Cemetery in Tuscon, AZ.  
She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel J. COX. She was survived by her children, Jack (Sharon) COX and Jerry COX, both of Tucson, AZ, Norma (Bill) FUNKHOUSER of Yuma, AZ, and Tim J. (Sharon) COX of TX; her mother, Jewel GORDON; six sisters, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

CULLEY
WETUMKA - Paul J. CULLEY, 61, (b. c 1932) died May 26, 1993, at the Wetumka General Hospital.  No information was given on his date and place of birth. Funeral services were held May 29 at the Salt Creek Baptist Church, Wetumka. Pallbearers were Bill PROCTOR, Lumber PROCTOR, Eddie LAGRONE, Rick LILLARD, Simmion JOHNSON and Floyd OSBORN. Burial was in the Salt Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Williamson Funeral Home, Wetumka.  
He had attended Spauling Public Schools, Chilocco Indian School and the University of Wisconsin where he earned a counseling degree. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, retired after 20 years service. He was a member of the Spring Baptist Church at Sasakwa.  
His survivors include his widow, Lorene CULLEY of the home; his three sons, Farron J. CULLEY of Okemah, Arron CULLEY of Oklahoma City and Dennis CULLEY of Pawnee; his three daughters, Paula HILL of Wetumka, Deborah HARJOCEE of Okemah, and Mary CULLEY of Brussells, Belgium; a grandson, Rubin (no last name given); brother Johnson SCOTT of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Eula POWELL of Holdenville, Amelia KERNELL of Shawnee, and Shirley SQUIRE of Sapulpa; and a close friend Frank SPENCER of Wewoka; and several other relatives and friends. _________________________________________________________

July 1993

BIGHEAD
PARKER, AZ - Jack BIGHEAD was born April 23, 1930, in the Sapulpa area. He died April 23, 1993.  Funeral services were held at the Parker United Methodist Church. Following funeral services, a celebration of life was conducted at the family home on the Colorado River. Creek hymns recorded by memeber of the Pickett Chapel United Methodist Church were played as his ashes were scattered in the river.  
He was a 1948 graduate of Pepperdine University after earning Little All-American honors in football and track. After serving in the Navy, he played two years in the National Football League, with the Baltimore Colts in 1954 and the Los Angeles Rams in 1955. He joined the teaching staff of the Anaheim Union High School District in 1957, teaching and coaching at Western and Magnolia. He joined the Katella faculty when it opened in 1966 and coached track before retiring in 1987.  
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joan Odiorne BIGHEAD, La Paz County Supervisor; his daughters, Diane BIGHEAD-CLARK of Fountain Valley, CA, and Jacqueline BIGHEAD-BARNEY of Fullerton, CA; his son-in-law Patrick CLARK and grandsons Casey and Jackson CLARK;and his first cousins, Maxine BARNETT and Josephine BIGLER, both of Sapulpa.

ALBERT
WETUMKA - Rev. Andrew ALBERT was born October 6, 1918, near Wetumka. He died June 19, 1993, at his home in Wetumka. Funeral services were held at the Thlopthlocco United Methodist Church with Rev. Earl DUNSON of Glenpool officiating. Pallbearers were friends and relatives. Burial was in the Thlopthlocco cemetery under the direction of the Williamson Funeral Home of Wetumka.
He was raised in the Wetumka area and attended Mingo grade school and Wetumka High School. He entered the ministry in the 1950s beginning at the Thlopthlocco church. Following is ordination, he pastored several Indian Methodist churches throughout the state. He took an early retirement in the 1970s because of ill health. He was a member of the Yeager Mission United Methodist Church.
He is survived by a brother, Edward SCOTT of Wetumka; two nephews, David R. BARNETT and Daniel J.BARNETT, both of Baton Rouge, LA; cousins Maxine HARJO of Wetumka and Anna SPAINARD of Okmulgee; and several other relatives and friends.

McQUARIE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - James D. McQUARIE died February 15, 1993. No information was given on his age or birth date. Funeral services were held February 18 in the French Mortuary Chapel with Ralph DIAL officiating. Pallbearers were Ernie FORD, Alfred DIAL, John TONNE, Bob BRYANT, John SEDILLO and Hecter SHEVERE. Honorary bearers were his many friends at Yellow Freight Systems. Burial was in the National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM.
He was retired from the Teamsters and was a member of the American Legion Post 13. He was also a member of Highland Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late Ray Lee McQUARIE of Broken Arrow. His survivors include his wife, Patsy McQUARIE of Albuquerque; his son, Arthur Allyn McQuarie of San Diego, CA; three grandsons, three granddaughters, four great granddaughters; a sister-in-law, Marie McQUARIE of Santa Fe, NM; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Kenny and Carol SIMONTON of Belen, and Herbert I. and Bea SIMONTON of San Angelo, TX.

CAMPBELL
PHOENIX, AZ - Celia May Pittman CAMPBELL was born in Checotah, Indian Territory. She would have been 101 years old on December 19, 1992. No information was given on her date of birth or date and place of death or funeral services.  
She was the daughter of Edwin and Jennie Doyle PITTMAN. She and her husband (no name given) moved to Colorado in 1916 by covered wagon.  _________________________________________________________

August 1993

WHITSON
OKEMAH - Aggie Whitson was born June 10, 1918, in Micawber. She died July 12, 1993, in Tulsa. Funeral services were held July 15 at the First Baptist Church of Paden with Rev. Brett ALLEN officiating. Burial was in the Grant Chapel cemetery in Welty.
She was a member of the Paden First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Allen WHITSON and three grandchildren. Her survivors include her five sons, Danny WHITSON of Dallas, TX, Tommy WHITSON of Celina, TX, Ralph WHITSON of CA, Russel WHITSON of Altus, and Ronald WHITSON of Prague; five daughters, Martha McAFEE of Celina, TX, Patricia STOVER and Paula LIVELY, both of Magnum, Claudia WHITSON of Paden, and Sharon HENRY of Welty; 56 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

McINTOSH
HASTINGS, NB - Ruth McINTOSH was born April 16, 1930, in Muskogee. She died July 19, 1993, at her home. Funeral services were held July 23. Burial was in the Parkview Cemetery.
She was a member of the Salvation Army church and worked at Bosselman’s Diner Cafe and the Manhatten Cafe.
She was the daughter of William and Alma Rice ARNOLD, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Her survivors include one daughter, Teresa WISSING of Glenwood, IA; one son, Tye McINTOSH of San Antonio, TX; a sister, Mary (no last name given) of CA; and three grandchildren.

HARJO
EUFAULA - Tyler Wayne HARJO was born November 1, 1992, in McAlester. He died seven months later on June 26, 1993. Funeral services were held June 30 at the Merrit Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers were Audie LAUGHLIN, Martin LAUGHLIN, Edgar LAUGHLIN, and Bobby HARJO. Honorary bearers were Robert BURNS and Shane LAUGHLIN. Burial was in the Lenna cemetery.
His survivors include his parents, Johnny Lee HARJO and Patricia Ann LAUGHLIN; one sister, Erica LAUGHLIN,and two brothers, Johnthan HARJO and Brett HARJO, all of the home; grandparents Christine and Robert BURNS of Eufaula, and Cecil and Peggy CARDER of Okmulgee; one great-grandmother, Hattie HARJO of Weleetka; several aunts and uncles; and a host of cousins.

BENSON
OKMULGEE - Edward BENSON was born March 11, 1904, in OkfuskeeCounty. He died in July, 1993, in Okmulgee. No day of death was given. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ, where he was a member. Officiating the service were Jack WAY and David INMAN.Charles CARGILL. Pallbearers were Charles CARGILL, Kevin COPELAND, Ted KALTENBACH, George SNOW, Orval SPEARS, and Bud TURNER. Interment was in the Okmulgee Cemetery.
He was employed by Ada Milling Company, Ada, and Bailey Motor Company, Okmulgee He was an original allottee and the son of David and Kathryn BENSON, both deceased. In September 15, 1928, he married Stella JONES, who survives. His other survivors include his children, Paula MARTIN and Phillip BENSON, both of Okmulgee; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren.

TIGER
TULSA - Thomas Lee TIGER died May 31, 1993.  No information was given on his age or birthdate.  Funeral services were held June 2, 1993, at the Garden City Baptist Church with Rev. Howard TURNEY officiating.  Burial was in the Robertson Cemetery, south and east of the Graham School, south of Henryetta.  Rev. Bill ALEXANDER and his son Jimmy ANDERSON conducted the Indian graveside service.
He was born in Tulsa and attended Tulsa Public Schools and Sequoyah Indian School where he served as vice president of his senior class in 1973.  He was employed by the Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital before attending the Tulsa Barber College.  He owned and operated Mr. Wayne's Hair Designing in Tulsa until his death.
He is survived by his wife, Sabrina TIGER; his son, John M. TIGER; his parents, Tom and Lucille TIGER; four brothers, Gerald TIGER of San Antonio, TX, and Jackie TIGER, Don TIGER, and Dan TIGER, all of Tulsa; one sister, Elizabeth SPENCER of Tulsa; and many relatives and friends.

GIBBS
SAPULPA - Richard GIBBS was born June 5, 1950, in Sapulpa.  He died in July, 1993.  Funeral services were held July 27 at the South Heights Baptist Church, where he was a member.  Pallbearers were Michael GIBBS, Douglas GIBBS, Leslie GIBBS, Deon GIBBS, Clint NEW, Aaron DUNN, and Bill RICE.  Burial was at the South Heights Cemetery.
He was employed by Tulsa Regional Medical Center as a surgery medical technician while attending nursing college at the Univesity at Tulsa, Langston campus.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Viet Nam.  He was active in the bus ministry at South Heights Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Hunter GIBBS, Sr., and one daughter, Rachel GIBBS.  He married the former Rita Ann NEW, who survives.  He is also survived by his mother, Mollie Grayson GIBBS of Sapulpa; his children, James GIBBS, George GIBBS, and Romana GIBBS, all of the home; brothers, John GIBBS, Robert GIBBS, Leon GIBBS, and David GIBBS, all of Sapulpa, Sandy GIBBS, George GIBBS, and Jack GIBBS, all of CA; sisters, Mona and Mary (no last names given), both of Sapulpa; and two grandchildren.

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November 1993

BERRYHILL
OKMULGEE - Benjamin BERRYHILL was born February 26, 1914, in Okmulgee. He died September 24, 1993, in Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held September 18 at Newtown United Methodist Church, where he was a member. Interment was at the Berryhill Family Cemetery.
He was a World War II veteran and a retired painter. He was preceded in death by two sons, Ronald BERRYHILL and Cecil Berryhill; two brothers and two sisters. He was survived by his children, Harrison BERRYHILL and Celia RIZZO, both of Midwest City, Wayne BERRYHILL and Regina WEATHERLY, both of Tulsa, Deborah BEAN of Okmulgee, Cynthia HASLETT of Muskogee, and Wanda MILLS of Morris; brother, Aaron BERRYHILL of Okmulgee; sisters, Hepsey RAYE of Missouri, and Elsie DOUGLAS of California; 27 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.

BERRYHILL
OKEMAH - Annie Wind BERRYHILL was born February 3, 1913, in Okfuskee County. She died October 20, 1993, at Creek Nation Community Hospital in Okemah. Funeral services were held October 23 at High Springs Baptist Church, where she was a member. Rev. George DOYLE officiated, assisted by Rev. Felix TIGER. Interment was in the Berryhill Family Cemetery.
She had lived in Okfuskee County all of her life and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of George and Millie Burris WIND, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Anderson BERRYHILL, in 1984. She was survived by her sons, Kenneth BERRYHILL and Ed BERRYHILL, both of Okemah; her daughter, Jovonna ROBISON of Okmulgee; sisters, Virgie JACKSON of Tulsa, Martha BERRYHILL of Sapulpa, and Nora DOYLE of Coweta; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

BISHOP
OKMULGEE - George BISHOP was born May 25, 1911, in Okmulgee. He died October 2, 1993. Funeral services were officiated by Rev. F.R. French on October 7 at the Kelly Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Perry BEAVER, Homer COOPER, Tyler BROWN, Jason BISHOP, Terry COOPER, Bobby HARRELSON, Howard CANADA, and Brian CANADA. Interment was at the Okmulgee Cemetery.
He had had a long career as an independent oil producer. He started as a roustabout at age 18 and was employed with Phillips Petroleum, Okmulgee refinery for 30 years and retired as a supervisor for Oklahoma City Refining Company.
He was the son of John William and Liza BISHOP, both deceased. He was married to Bonnie GROSS on July 20, 1930, in Okemah. She preceded him in death. His survivors include his son, Larry G. BISHOP of Jenks; his daughters, Barbara GRAHAM of Independence, LA, Glenda BISHOP of Okmulgee, and Dee J. BISHOP of Cocoa, FL; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

LONG
OKMULGEE - Karen LONG was born August 31, 1952, in Holdenville. She died September 27, 1993, in Okmulgee. Funeral services were held September 30 at Newtown United Methodist Church, where she was a member. The services were officiated by Rev. Greg KEITH, assisted by Rev. Dave LONG, Jr. Pallbearers were Gary CALIP, Johnny WHITFIELD, Ronnie WARRIOR, Michael TIGER, Joe TIGER, Jr., and Bill DOWDY. Interment was in the Newtown Cemetery.
She was employed by the Creek Nation Housing Authority. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mattie LONG. She was preceded in death by her mother and her son, Bryan BEATTY. She was survived by son, Eric BEATTY, and her father; sisters, Vicky WATASHE, Minnie WOLFE, and Sidney LONG, all of Okmulgee, Thomasine LONG of Mounds, and Lou Ann MESSER of Muskogee; brothers, Bobby LONG of Okmulgee and Guy LONG of Tulsa; seven nephews and four nieces.

HICKS
MASON - Sara Coker HICKS was born February 19, 1901, at Boley. She died Octobe 6, 1993, at Creek Nation Community Hospital in Okemah. Funeral services were held October 9 at Buckeye Creek Baptist Church, where she was a member. Rev. George DOYLE officiated the service. Pallbearers were Arthur POWELL, Isaac WALTERS, Curtis HICKS, Oscar HICKS, Andy HICKS, and Andrew HARLEY.  Interment was at the family cemetery.  
She was active in the Buckeye Creek church and served as women’s leader and church treasurer. She was the daughter of Charlie and Hettie COKER, both deceased. On April 11, 1921, she was married to Cheparney Afanokee HICKS, deceased, and together they had twelve children. She also was preceded in death by sons, Billy HICKS, Edward HICKS, and Jesse HICKS. She is survived by daughters, Louise BURGESS of Welty, Maggie HILL and Joann POWELL, both of Bristow; sons, Wilson HICKS, Banson HICKS, and Hanson HICKS, all of Okemah; she also is survived by the five children she was a foster parent to: Thomas COKER of Tulsa, Aggie BEAVER and Johnnie HICKS, both of Wetumka, and Terry HICKS and Mary WALTERS, both of Okemah; 34 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

TIGER
OKMULGEE - Amos TIGER was born December 30, 1911, in Okmulgee. He died September 25, 1993, in Muskogee. Graveside services were held September 17 at Okmulgee Cemetery, with Rev. John BUCKNER officiating.
He attended Newtown United Methodist Church. He was the son of Alberd and Nicey TIGER, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his son, Max TIGER; and his daughter, Mary Tiger BROWN.  He is survived by his son, Tecumseh TIGER of Sand Springs; his daughters, Delores WALL of Okmulgee, and Susie SANDERS of Tahlequah; and 10 grandchildren and 21 great-granchildren.

SHIRLEY
DEKALB, IL - James SHIRLEY was born November 18, 1925. He died August 5, 1993, in Muskogee.  Funeral services were held in August, 1993. No day of services was given. No information was given on the place of interment.
He was a Chinese history professor at Northern Illinois University for 31 years, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was the son of Houston and Gracie Berryhill SHIRLEY, both deceased. Also preceding him in death were a sister, Margaret STAPLETON, and a son, Lawrence James SHIRLEY. He married Helen WENDEROTH in 1972. She survives. His other survivors include daughters, Laura Kay SHIRLEY of Minneapolis, MN, Linda Marie SHIRLEY of Queens, NY, and Lisa Elaine SHIRLEY of Quebec, Canada; a son, Louis SHIRLEY of DeKalk, IL; stepdaughters, Susan Leigh RYDER of Minneapolis, and Julie Ann RYDER of DeKalb, IL; a sister, Nellie Sue EDMISTEN; two brothers, Houston SHIRLEY of Sapulpa, and Thomas SHIRLEY of Austin, TX; three grandchildren, and one stepgrandson.

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December 1993

BURGESS
HENRYETTA - Daniel “Danny” David BURGESS, Jr., was born March 10, 1975, in Tahlequah. He died October 23, 1993. Funeral services were held October 27 at the Church of Christ, where he was a member. Officiating the service was Don BRANSCUM. Pallbearers were Jason STINSON, Billy SWEARINGEN, Jason WALDROP, Brian HENDERSON, John KING, and Steve TAYLOR. Interment was in Salt Creek Cemetery.  
He was a senior at Henryetta High School and the son of Daniel David BURGESS, Sr. and Becky Lee Bowen BURGESS. His father survives. His other survivors include paternal grandmother, Flora BURGESS of Henryetta, and maternal grandfather, W.F. BOWEN of Wann.

COX
OKMULGEE - Rufus “Buddy” Vernon COX, Sr., was born May 16, 1920, in Okmulgee. He died November 14, 1993, at Carl Albert Indian Hospital in Ada. Funeral services were held November 17 at Newtown United Methodist Church, with Rev. Sam CHUPCO officiating. No names were given for pallbearers, but honorary pallbearers were Curtis SIMMERS and Bob PERRY. Interment was in the Okmulgee Cemetery Military Circle.
He attended Okmulgee Public Schools and was a retired electrical lineman. He also spent most of his life as a horse trainer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, 1942-45, and was awarded the Silver Star, four Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart. He was also a veteran of the Battle of Guadalcanal.  He was the son of Porter E. and Stella Haynes COX, both deceased. He married Dorothy L. KAILEY of Morris in 1947, and in 1966 he married Pauline Bromley WADLEY of Okmulgee. His wife, Pauline, survives him. Also surviving are his son, Rufus “Buddy” COX, Jr., of Oklahoma City; his daughter, Carolyn TORIX of Okmulgee; one brother, Claude COX of Okmulgee; one sister, Ann GORDON of Okmulgee; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four stepchildren, three stepgrandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

GRIFFITH
GLENPOOL - Joseph Earl GRIFFITH was born August 12, 1924, in Glenpool. He died November 18, 1993, in Sapulpa. Funeral services were held November 19 at First Grace Church, where he was a member.  Pastor Bob THOMAS, Brother Leon BARNHART and Brother Bill BETHEL officiated. Pallbearers were Tracy POWELL, Aaron HUNTER, Jay HUNTER, Lee PUTNAM, Leroy MELSON, and Roger MELSON.  Interment was in Bixby Cemetery.
He lived all his life in the Glenpool area and was employed at various occupations such as sheetrocking, tape installing, licensed welder, and mechanic. He most recently was employed by Gulf Oil Company and had retired from the Hilltop Corporation in 1977. He was a deacon at First Grace Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sim L. GRIFFITH, and a brother, Howard GRIFFITH. He was married to Dorothy WILLIAMSON in 1946. She survives. He is also survived by his mother, Shellie L. Barber GRIFFITH; his daughters, Phyllis E. HUSE of Glenpool; son-in-law, Michael HUSE of Glenpool; granddaughter, Shellie Sim BERRY; and numerous cousins, nieces and friends.

MARSHALL
GORE - Charlie MARSHALL, 46, (born c. 1947) died October 30, 1993, in Tulsa. No birthdate or place was given. Funeral services were held November 3 at Cedar Springs Church. No other information was given on the funeral. Interment was in Webber Cemetery.
He was a graduate of Gore High School and attended Northeastern State University. He was a shipping clerk for 20 years at Hevi-Duty-Nelson Electric.
His survivors include his wife, Debbie MARSHALL, of the home; his daughter, Amy HILL; his sons, Michael MARSHALL and Mark MARSHALL; stepson, Jason MANNING; brothers, David MARSHALL and Tiger JONES; sisters, Phyllis YARGEE and Annette JONES; and two grandchildren.

MCNAC
SCHULTER - Nannie Downing Lowe MCNAC was born March 5, 1909. She died in November, 1993.  Funeral services were held November 8, 1993, at Little Cussetah United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Services were officiated by Rev. Jerry BYRD and George W. HARJO. Pallbearers were Stanley HARPER, Kevin WATSON, Julian WATSON, Gary WATSON, Corey CARLSON, Daryal LOWE, Wilbert LOWE, and “Hut” LOWE. Interment was in Lackey Cemetery in Hitchita.  
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nancy and Sandford DOWNING; her husband, Dave MCNAC; her son, Sandford LOWE; stepdaughters, Suckie LOWE, and Winnie TARYOLE; and stepson, Tommy LOWE. Her survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth HARPER of Jamestown, NY, Louise LOWE of Henryetta, and Linda LOWE of Dewar; her sons, Benjamin LOWE of Sapulpa, and Legus LOWE of Dewar; three stepchildren, Leona HARJO of Selma, CA, Andew LOWE of Tulsa, and John LOWE of Bryant; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

STROUD
THLOPTHLOCCO - Rebecca Yargee STROUD was born May 11, 1922, in Okemah. She died in November (?) 1993. No date or place of death was given. Funeral services were held November 4 at Thlopthlocco United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Interment was in Thlopthlocco Cemetery.  
She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow STROUD. She is survived by her sons, Tony MARTIN of Okmulgee, Alan YARGEE of Newalla, and Gary RODGERS of Glenpool; and a brother, Amos YARGEE of Vinita; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

FIELDS
HENRYETTA - Eugene FIELDS was born June 3, 1919, at Hanna. He died October 13, 1993, at his home in Henryetta. Funeral services were held October 16 at Immanueal Baptist Church. A Rose Croix Scottish Rite Ceremony was held during the service. Interment was at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta.
He was a veteran of World War II and a retired American Airllines employee. He was a charter member of the Henryetta Masonic Lodge, a member of the Manford Masonic Lodge, and the Scottish Rite in both McAlester and Tulsa. He was former Masonic grand priest of the state of Oklahoma and former master of the Manford lodge.  
He was the son of Kogee FIELDS and Peggie HARPER, both deceased. He was married to the former Estalene CHISOLM in 1983. She survives. He is also survived by his son, Paul FIELDS of Fort Payne, AK; three grandsons; two great-grandchildren; several step children; and a sister, Sarah Farber of Wetumka.

JONES
NUYAKA - Walter JONES, Sr., was born March 11, 1917, in Okfuskee County. He died November 13, 1993, in Okemah. Funeral services were held November 16 at Nuyaka Baptist Church, where he was a member. Officiating the service were Rev. Wilson HICKS and Rev. Gene HARJO. Interment was in Montesoma Cemetery.
He served in the U.S. Army, 22nd Infantry, and received the Purple Heart, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Medal, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
He was the son of Austin and Parlie Bear JONES, both deceased. He was married to Mary Yahola JONES, who is also deceased. He is survived by his children, Sally GOOD VOICE, Pauline RABBIT, Linda MINTER, Paul JONES, Fred JONES, and Walter JONES, all of Okmulgee, Jimmie JONES of Eufaula, Esther JONES of Okemah, and Loper JONES of Shawnee; a sister, Stella ROBERTS of Okemah; brothers, Elmer JONES of Morris and Harry DOUGLAS of Okemah; 23 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

PROCTOR
HANNA - Judy Lasley PROCTOR was born July 19, 1918, in Hanna. She died November 11, 1993, in Tulsa. Wake services were held November 14, followed by funeral services November 15 at Weogufkee Baptist Church, where she was a member. Officiating was Rev. James COLBERT. Interment was in Weogufkee Cemetery.
She was a homemaker. In addition to her church membership, she was a member of the Muscogee-Seminole-Wichita Baptist Association.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy PROCTOR, a son, Bill PROCTOR, and two infant children. She was survived by sons, Luster PROCTOR of Hanna, and Andrew PROCTOR of Broken Arrow; daughters Minnie PROCTOR, Liza PROCTOR, and Lula TANSEY, all of Tulsa, Linda McCOY of Sallisaw, and Ella PROCTOR of Hanna; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

SELF
TULSA - Sallie Willison Hays SELF was born September 27, 1902. She died in November 16, 1993, at her residence. Funeral services were held November 18 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with Father Patrick DOUTHITT officiating. No information was given on the place of interment.
She attended Virginia College in Roanoke, VA, and Oklahoma University, with postgraduate studies at Northeastern State University and Tulsa University. She taught school in Wagoner, where she met and married William SELF, an original allottee of the Choctaw Nation. She became a full-time homemaker until his death in 1953. She then resumed her teaching career at John Ross Elementary School in Tulsa until her retirement.
She was the daughter of Pierce and Kootza Shannon HAYS. She was an original allottee, the granddaugher of Captain George and Mary SHANNON, great-granddaughter of Chief William and Catherine Hettie McINTOSH, and a member of the Wind Clan and Koweta Tribal Town. She is survived by daughters, Sally Ann SELF and Jane SELF; her brothers, Morgan HAYS of Pawhuska, and Stephen HAYS of Kenner, LA; and many nieces and nephews.

Muscogee Nation Index

 Eulala McDowell Pegram