Muskogee Phoenix

Linda Sue Pigg passed away April 30, 2022 in Plano, Texas at the age of 74. She was born to Ronald Clifton and Pauline Cherry Fay (Dye) Parham on May 25, 1947 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Linda is survived by her husband, Bill Pigg of Allen, Texas; son, Colby Pigg and wife, Regina of Frisco, Texas; son, Michael Pigg and wife, Elizabeth of Richardson, Texas; grandchildren, Kierstin, Maci, Chloe, Madeline, and Gracie; and brother, Ron Parham of Denver, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Pauline Parham. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends for a visitation from...

Florence M. Guy was softly and tenderly called home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was 103 years old. Flo was a Church of God evangelist for many years and a member of Central Church of God. She loved the Lord Jesus and treasured her family. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel H. Marlow and Martha B. Calvert; twin sons, Lewey and Dewey Guy, as well as siblings, Iva Smith, Earl Marlow, Alta Craig, Pearl Thompson, Violet Skiens, Helen Thompson, LaVay Black and D. H. Marlow. Left to cherish her memory are grandchildren, Barry Guy, Jill Steelman (Barry) and Michael Guy (Nicole); great-grandchildren, Ansley Guy, Austin Guy, Bryce Steelman, Erin Steelman, and Rebecca Steelman;...

Funeral Service at First Baptist Church, Walters, Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., Dr. Jack Jacob officiating. Interment in the Walters Cemetery under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Walters. Bruce Wayne Finney was born to Francis Marie (Smith) Finney and M C "Pete" Finney on February 20, 1962 in Muskogee, OK and departed this life in Lawton, OK on March 5, 2022 at the age of 60 years and 13 days. Bruce grew at Webber Falls, OK, graduating from high school in 1980. He farmed with his dad in his earlier years and then worked for Fort Howard Paper Company. He later moved to Walters, OK, working for the City of Walters overseeing sewer and waist, and operating heavy...

Bonnie Marie Gann Taylor went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18th in Liverpool NY. She was born to Clyde and Maudie (Payne) Gann in Wagoner Oklahoma on December 29th, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Raymond Gann and Lola Hughes as well as her husband, Jim. Bonnie was a 1956 graduate of Okay High School in Okay, Oklahoma and a 1960 graduate of Hillcrest Medical Center School of Nursing in Tulsa. She was a Registered Nurse for 45 years, 30 of which was at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. After retirement, she joined her family in Upstate New York and enjoyed her life as a beloved Grandmother to her seven grandchildren. Bonnie is...

Patsy June Hale, 87, formerly of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on October 22, 2020 at home in Abilene, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Patsy's parents, Logan & Mayme (Burchett) Scott traveled around the country during the depression looking for work. They settled for a time in Utleyville, Colorado where her dad cut broom corn to make a living for their family. Patsy was born in Utleyville on Tuesday, December 27, 1932. They eventually moved back to Oklahoma settling on a hill behind the general store in Gideon, a small community outside of Tahlequah. Her family attended Blue Springs Baptist church, where she came to know Jesus & her father led singing & played guitar....

Gerald Eakle was born in Quinton, OK and passed away at home, surrounded by his family in Little Elm, TX. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Eakle of Little Elm, TX; sons, John Eakle of Tulsa, OK and David Eakle of Little Elm, TX; brother, Charles Leland Eakle (Darlene) of Tahlequah, OK. Services will be held at a later date at West Liberty Baptist Church, Quinton, OK.

Mrs. Winnie Jo Cox, 84, the wife of the late Judge Robert L. Cox, passed away April 11, 2020, due to complications surrounding a car accident in Guntown. Born in Muskogee Oklahoma in 1935, Winnie Jo was the middle child of three, Nona, her sister, was the eldest and Jim, her brother, was the youngest. Her father and mother, Doyle and Nelona, provided a stable and loving family life in Muskogee. After attending TCU for her undergraduate degree, Winnie Jo returned to Muskogee and was working as an accountant when, at the time, Federal Attorney, Robert L. Cox, from Blackwell OK, had cases in Muskogee. Robert Cox met Winnie Jo Perry, and it was love at first sight. On August 5, 1961 they were...

Janiell Lynn Jernigan was born February 22, 1963 in Honolulu, HI and passed away at her home in Rockwall, TX on March 12, 2020. She was the daughter of Jerry Lee Folsom and Jacqueline Lucille Phillips. Growing up in Hawaii Janiell had many fond childhood memories of fun on the beach until she was 13 years old when her dad retired from the Navy and the family moved to Alamogordo, NM. Janiell attended Alamogordo High School for three years and then the family moved to Glendale, AZ where she graduated from Apollo High School. Janiell was eagerly awaiting the birth of her first grandson. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Lee Folsom. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Bob...

Willis Gene Jobe, retired US Air Force veteran and Department of the Army Civil Servant went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 4, 2020. Mr. Jobe was born March 19, 1935 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Jobe. Mr. Jobe, a resident of Tyler, Texas, is survived by his loving wife, Patria Ruth (Hill) Jobe; four sons, Mike, Tom, and Robert; daughter, Terry. In addition he leaves behind four step-children, Billie Rich, Glenn McCall, Jeff McCall, and Victoria Tindell. Mr. Jobe was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Clara Jobe; brother, Dean Jobe; sister, Joyce Jobe Bright; and step-son, Van Kelsay. Services with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 9,...

Alfred Thomas Bibby Jr. of Flower Mound, TX passed away on September 29, 2019 at the age of 86. Al was born April 6, 1933 in Medford, Massachusetts, to Alfred and Isabelle Bibby. He attended school in Malden, Massachusetts and at 17 years old he joined the US Navy. He studied to be a hospital corpsman and ultimately attached to the Marine Corp as a medic. He was stationed in Puerto Rico where he had many adventures. He met Gwendolyn Huovinen at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Chelsea, MA, where she was volunteering and he was working. Al learned that the beautiful dark haired volunteer had an upcoming birthday and surprised her with a birthday cake shortly after they met. She was smitten and...