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Thursday, December 19, 2013
OUR LIVES
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OBITUARIES
David Reed Curbello
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60, of San Tan Valley, Arizona,
born January 28, 1953, passed
away on December 12, 2013.
Mr. Curbello, a marketing manager was born in Sinton, Texas.
David is survived by wife, Jill
Curbello;
daughter, Lindsay
Cato; sons, Darrell Curbello, Wes
Curbello, Kyle Curbello; sister,
Nancy Fraser; brother, George
Curbello; grandchildren, May-
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sen, Treyton, Emma, Logan. A
memorial service will be held at
1:00 pm on December 21, 2013
at Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, 950 Pioneer
Rd., Sapulpa, Oklahoma 74066.
David had requested that donations be made to the Wounded
Warrior Project in lieu of flowers. San Tan Mountain View
Funeral Home, 480-888-2682.
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Afa Clare Murray
After celebrating her 100th
birthday on December 3, 2013,
Afa Clare Murray, formerly
of Tulsa, passed away December 17, 2013 in Indianapolis, IN.
Afa was preceded in death by
her husband Leo C. Murray. Afa
Clare is survived by her children,
Jo Ann Emch, Clarita L. Burton
(William R.), and Carolyn K. Herald. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren,
and one great-great-grandchild.
Afa Clare was a member
of Boston Avenue Methodist
Church and an active member
for more than 50 years in P.E.O.
Service for Afa Clare will be
held December 21, 2013 in the
Chapel at Memorial Park Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., with calling one
hour prior to the service. In lieu
of lowers, contributions should
be made to the charity of your
choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Stanley Funeral Home.
Carl Edgar Tarver
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Carl Edgar Tarver, age 73 of
Tulsa, Oklahoma passed from
this life on Saturday, December
14, 2013 in Tulsa. He was born
on December 4, 1940 in Brenham, Texas to L.C. and Hettie
E. Tarver. Carl graduated from
Pickard High School in Brenham, Texas and attended college
at Prairie View A&M College and
Northeastern State University
in Tahlequah, Oklahoma before
earning his Masters in Education. He married Bernice (Parish) Tarver on
December 25, 1964 in Drummond, Texas.
Carl worked for many years in education
and was a school principal and counselor
for Tulsa Public Schools before retiring.
Carl was an active member at Gilcrease
Hills Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and other extended family members.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years,
Bernice Tarver; son, Christopher J. Tarver;
grandson Jemaure J. Tarver all of Tulsa; 2
sisters, Joydell Searcy of Houston, Texas
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and Siretta Cuerington of Brenham, Texas; nephew, Robert Clay
of Houston, Texas; niece, Stephanie Guillory of Roundrock, Texas;
numerous other family members, church family and friends.
Preceding Carl in death were
his parents: L.C. and Hettie
Tarver; 1 brother and 2 nephews.
Visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 20 from 12:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5:00
p.m. -7:00 p.m. A celebration to remember
Carl’s life will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Gilcrease Hills Baptist
Church in Tulsa with Pastor LeRon G. West
oiciating. Interment will follow at Green
Acres Memorial Park in Tulsa under the direction of Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service.
Condolences and messages to the family
may be left at the funeral home website,
http://www.mobley-dodsonfuneral
service.com
John W. "Jack" Young
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John W. “Jack” Young was born
in Tulsa, OK on March 29, 1923 to
Earl and Ruth (Hagaman) Young.
Jack passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 in Tulsa at the age
of 90. He graduated from Tulsa
Central High School in 1940. After
high school Jack served his country in the Army from 1942 to 1946.
He married Grace Brannon on
June 15, 1945 at Wheeling Avenue
Christian Church in Tulsa, OK.
Mr. Young attended the University of Tulsa. The Youngs were long time
residents of Bartlesville where Jack was an
accountant at Phillips Petroleum Company.
He was a long time member of First Christian Church in Bartlesville and most recently Bethany Christian Church in Tulsa.
Jack was preceded in death by a son, Timothy John Young; his brother, Robert (Bob)
Young and his parents. He is survived by his
wife of 68 years, Grace; his three daughters
and sons-in law; Terri and Jim Warwick of
St. Charles, MO; Peggy and Dennis Peterson
of Bixby, OK and Ann and Randy Wilson of
Edmond, OK; grandchildren; Jonathan and
Tara Warwick of Edmond, OK; Christopher
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and Alison Warwick of St. Louis,
MO; Eric and Marla Peterson of
Jenks, OK; Adam Peterson of Tulsa,
OK; Grant and Meaghan Wilson of
Oklahoma City, OK; Andrew Warwick of Clemson, SC; Benjamen
and Sarah Wilson of Midland, TX;
Emily Peterson of New York City,
NY; great grandchildren; Cain
Longan and Grace Peterson of
Jenks, OK; Hank and Abby Warwick of Edmond, OK; Trevor and
Avery Warwick of St. Louis, MO.
If you choose, in lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to
the following charities: St. Francis Hospice, 6600 S. Yale Ave. Suite 350, Tulsa,
OK 74136; Meals on Wheels, 12620 E.
31st St., Tulsa, OK 74146-2307; and Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma,
1304 N. Kenosha Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74106.
Jack will always be remembered by his
kind, gentle heart and his ready smile.
Memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M.
Sunday, December 22, 2013, Coterie Theater at Montereau Retirement Community.
Ninde Brookside Chapel 918-742-5556.
www.ninde.com
Jack Lee Woods
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Jack Lee Woods went to join his family
members in the heavenly choir on December 17, 2013. He was born on December 24,
1919 to Robert Earl and Hazel Henry Woods
at Copan, Oklahoma. In 1939, he married
Irene Pickering, and they celebrated 69
years together before her passing in 2009.
Jack was employed as an electrical engineer
for 43 years by Public Service Co. of Oklahoma, except for his service during World
War II as a navigator in the Army Air Corps.
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law, James and Betty Woods of Mountain
View AR, Luann Woods Bowen of Tulsa,
OK, grandson David Woods, his wife Jennifer and 3 children of Oklahoma City, OK,
and longtime family friend Shirlene McInturf of Tulsa, OK. He was predeceased by
his parents, 7 brothers and sisters, daughter Helen Bishop and son-in-law Vern
Bowen. Services will be at Floral Haven
Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 20, at 12:30. Share memories online at
floralhaven.com
Iva "Joan" Venable
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Iva “Joan” Venable, 77, of Weatherford, TX
died Monday December 16, 2013 in Weatherford, TX after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Funeral services will be Friday, December
20, 2013, 2:00 pm at Brumley-Mills Funeral
Home, McAlester, OK. The family will be
available at 1:00 pm for visitation. Burial will
be at Bache-Red Oak Cemetery, Bache, OK.
Joan was born to Daniel and Lottie (Karnes)
Houston on January 24, 1936 in Idabel OK.
She graduated from Idabel Gray High School
in 1954. She married the love of her life and
best friend, Jim Venable on April 24, 1954.
They shared 59 precious years together.
Her family was her life. She especially
loved spending time with her 4 grandchildren who afectionately called her “MeMa”.
Joan spent most of her professional career working in diferent aspects of real
estate. She spent time as a title insurance
underwriter, a commercial loan closer
and was Vice-President and Manager of
Tulsa Abstract Company before retiring.
Survived by her husband James “Jim”
Venable of Weatherford, TX, son Terry
Venable and wife Debby of Checotah, OK,
daughter Holly Branch and husband Don
of Weatherford, TX, granddaughter Andrea
Davis and husband Josh of Checotah, OK,
grandsons Brad Venable and wife Kathryn
of Plano, TX, Michael Branch and wife Jessica of Keller, TX and Stephen Branch and
wife Amy of Moore, OK, 6 Great-grandchildren; Madison and Alexis Davis of
Checotah, OK, Cooper and Avery Branch
of Keller, TX, Roman and Clark Branch
of Moore, OK, brothers Phil Houston and
wife Kathy of Idabel, OK, Walter “Gordon”
Houston of Claremore, OK and many nieces, nephews. Joan was preceded in death by
her parents and her sister Marion Phillips.
The family requests that memorial
donations be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation - OMRF.org.
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TULSA
Allen-Mitchell, Frank, 68,
retired, died Tuesday. Services
pending. Crown Hill.
Black, James Allen, 53, supervisor, died Wednesday. Services
pending. Freeman Harris.
Brady, Jeremiah Allen, 32,
machinist, died Dec. 14.
Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Serenity Funeral Home
Chapel.
Brown, Milton III, 51, retired,
died Wednesday. Services
pending. Kennedy-Midtown.
Burley, Rubye Mornice, 61, died
Wednesday. Services pending.
Keith D. Biglow.
Collins, Helen, 91, retired, died
Monday. Private family services. Kennedy-Midtown.
Curry, Lenora Marie, 80, homemaker, died Monday. Services
pending. Dyer.
Dutcher, Barbara Jean, 32,
homemaker, died Nov. 28.
Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday, Salvation Army Chapel,
Broken Arrow. Sien-Shelton,
Skiatook.
Gibbins, Linda F., 62, nurse, died
Wednesday. Services pending.
Schaudt-Teel.
Gibbs, James H., 64, landscaper, died Dec. 14. Service
10 a.m. Saturday, Crown Hill
Memorial Chapel.
Glenn, Edgar Leon, 87, retired
roofer, died Sunday in Glenpool. Service 1 p.m. Thursday,
Schaudt’s Funeral Home
Chapel, Glenpool.
Glennon, Lester, 74, Postal
Service letter carrier, died
Tuesday. Service 10 a.m.
Friday, Floral Haven Funeral
Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
Grimshaw, Kristin, 66, TeleData
Systems customer service
representative, died Wednesday. Services pending. Ninde
Brookside.
Hall, James Pat, 79, retired real
estate agent, died Dec. 3. Services pending. Add’Vantage.
Haynes, Gladys, 88, died Tuesday. Services pending. Keith
D. Biglow.
Jefrey, Darlene, 60, cashier,
died in Monday in Topeka,
Kan. Service 1 p.m. Saturday,
Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Crown Hill.
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DEATH NOTICES
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BIRTHS
(Tulsans unless indicated)
Hillcrest Hospital South
Kristin Allen and Eddy DuVall
II, boy.
Patience Bradshaw and Marion
Silvas, girl.
Leacinda Brown, Stratford, girl.
Amy Darnell and James
Canada, Wagoner, boy.
Jessica Gibson and Michael
Johnson, girl.
Roxanna and Jacob Gregorovic,
girl.
Felecia Hahn and Robert Ozias,
Mounds, girl.
Samantha Hair and Cody Loebeck, girl.
Savanna and Jautzen Harrison,
Sapulpa, girl.
Kali Holly and Kyle Rainbolt,
Schulter, boy.
Jennifer and Branden Humphrey, Broken Arrow, boy.
April Judd and Sean Trautham,
girl.
Amy Maddox and Michael
Emery, girl.
Chevelle McCullough and Caleb
Mangum, Okmulgee, girl.
Dusti Miller and Lonnie Boyles
Jr., Sapulpa, girl.
Jessika and Jarred Mohr, boy.
Lacey and Joseph Moore, Okay,
girl.
Taylor Najera and Robert Mann
III, boy.
Lewis, Anita L., 56, seamstress,
died Monday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken
Arrow.
Lymon, William, 54, died
Monday. Service 11 a.m. Friday,
Crown Hill Memorial Chapel.
Miles, Anika L., 41, Capital
One employee, died Dec. 13.
Visitation 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Dyer Funeral Home, and
service 2 p.m. Saturday, First
Baptist Mohawk Church.
Murray, Afa Clare, 100, formerly of Tulsa, died Tuesday
in Indianapolis. Service 2 p.m.
Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Stanleys.
Parks, Curtis A., 71, attorney,
died Wednesday. Services
pending. Freeman Harris.
Paul, Patrice Beverly, 83, retired
teacher, died Tuesday. Services pending. Stanleys.
Preaus, Paul Eugene, 64, Preaus
Landscape employee, died
Wednesday. Services pending.
Add’Vantage.
Ruf, Carl Jr., 53, died Saturday.
Services pending. Crown Hill.
Ruvalcaba, Samantha, 20,
homemaker, died Sunday.
Visitation 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday and rosary 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, both at Fitzgerald
Southwood Colonial Funeral
Home, and funeral Mass 11
a.m. Friday, Sts. Peter & Paul
Catholic Church.
Sanneman, Jefery Heil, 44,
truck driver, died Saturday.
Private family services. PetersStumpf, Skiatook.
Smith, June B., 91, homemaker,
died Tuesday. Services pending. Ninde Brookside.
Smithey, Stephanie, 58,
cargo claims manager, died
Wednesday. Services pending.
Kennedy-Midtown.
Stewart, Devorsha Ann, 60,
died Tuesday. Services pending. Crown Hill.
Sullenger, John Scott, 46, died
Monday. Services pending.
Moore’s Memory.
Thornton, Edwin Lee, 57,
painter, died Dec. 8. Visitation
4-8 p.m. Thursday, KennedyMidtown Funeral Home, and
service 2 p.m. Friday, First
Baptist Church of Rolling Hills.
Trickey, Ruthe Ann, 71, retired
from WorldCom, died Friday.
Memorial service 11 a.m.
Saturday, Mark Griith-Westwood Funeral Home Chapel.
Uyen and David Nguyen, boy.
Erin Parker and Steven Dunson,
Mounds, girl.
Casie Rae and Gary LaMere,
Broken Arrow, boy.
Tifany and Brent Taylor,
Owasso, boy.
Amanda West and Zachary
Northcutt, Broken Arrow,
boy.
Tifany and Larry White,
Owasso, girl.
Peggy V. Helmerich
Women’s Health Center
Kimberly Allen and Kevin McClendon, girl.
Shawna Harrison and DeAndre
Tottress, boy.
Roxanne Hilgemann and Zach
Bailey, girl.
Hannah Poyner and Franky Otts
Jr., Cushing, boy.
St. John Owasso
Regina Jenkins and Wesley
Smith, Jenks, girl.
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MARRIAGES
(Tulsans unless indicated)
Yazmin Arteaga-Castillo, 23;
Abel Torres-Espinoza, 28.
Courtney Chadwick, 34; Nicholas Russell, 34.
Akia Cosper, 17; Kyle McWhirt,
18, of Skiatook.
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Turner, Betty (Campbell), 80,
antiques dealer, died Tuesday.
Services pending. Cremation
Society.
Venable, Iva “Joan,” 77, retired
Tulsa Abstract Co. vice-president and manager, formerly of
Tulsa, died Monday in Weatherford, Texas. Visitation 1-2
p.m. Friday and service 2 p.m.
Friday, both at Brumley-Mills
Funeral Home, McAlester.
Waldrip, Jimmie Dean, 75,
retired electrician, died Dec.
10. Visitation 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, Moore’s Rosewood
Funeral Home, and service 10
a.m. Saturday, Memorial Park
Cemetery Chapel.
Wilson, Kenneth, 52, construction worker, died Dec. 10. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday,
Dyer Funeral Home Chapel.
Woods, Jack L., 93, Public Service Company of Oklahoma
electrical engineer, died Tuesday. Service 12:30 p.m. Friday,
Floral Haven Funeral Home
Chapel, Broken Arrow.
Wright, Rheba June, 82, C.R.
Anthony bookkeeper, died
Monday. Graveside service 10
a.m. Friday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow.
Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
STATE/AREA
Funeral home, church and
cemetery locations are in the city
under which the death notice is
listed unless otherwise noted.
Adair — Elsie Yoder, 95, retired
teacher, died Wednesday.
Services pending. Key, Pryor.
Afton — Faye Lavon Moody, 86,
died Tuesday. Visitation 6-8
p.m. Thursday, Adcock Funeral
Home, and service 2 p.m.
Friday, Trinity Baptist Church.
Bartlesville — Thomas M. Day,
71, retired pilot, died Saturday
in Tulsa. Services pending.
Freeman Harris, Tulsa.
— Michael Wane Foreman, 49,
died Wednesday. Services
pending. Stumpf.
— Sharon Carol Humphrey,
73, retired certiied nursing
assistant and home health
aide, died Tuesday. Graveside
service 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Stumpf.
SEE DEATH NOTICES A15
Destin Durant, 28; Derrick
Green, 29.
Erica Laird, 22; Lucas Smith, 25.
Kathryn Martin, 21; Kyle Smith,
21.
Lupe Nava, 23; Jason Brown, 24,
both of Owasso.
Jennifer Wattof, 32; Ian Gollahon, 26.
Rachel Weller, 20; Anthony
Means, 21.
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DIVORCES
ASKED
Chase, Deborah v. Daniel Sr.
Flippo, Roger v. Maryanne.
Garcia, Jose Jr. v. Amanda
Mason Garcia.
Gary, Misty v. Steven.
Gaxiola, Amber v. Todd Jones.
Kerr, Ryan v. Valerie.
Kumar, Arvind v. Michelle Kelly.
Pinkosky, Lisa v. Jared Woolever.
GRANTED
Conner, Shawnna from Christopher.
Green, Tina from Stephen.
Hargis, Zachery from Jessica.
Jones, Nichole from William II.
Lansford, Lillian from James Sr.
Litz, Kevin from Angel.
Mendenhall, Donna from Jerry.
Myers, Melissa from Michael.
Stanill, Kenli from Jason.
Underwood, Rachael from
Michael Jr.