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2009

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2009

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James Johnson

James Michael Johnson, M.D., age 52, was born March 17, 1957 in Tulsa Oklahoma to Jim and Ruth Johnson. He died December 2, 2009.

He was a graduate of Nathan Hale High School (1975), Oral Roberts University (B.S.) 1979, and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (M.D.), 1983. He did his Internship at Baptist Medical Center and was an Anesthesiology resident at the University of Oklahoma before taking an ER position in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

He practiced Family and Emergency Medicine for 24 years in Crescent, Guthrie, Edmond, Cushing, Stroud, Prague, and Purcell, Oklahoma as well as several other ER’ s around the State. He most recently served as Medical Director for Physicians At Home.

He was a Member of Church on the Rock Oklahoma City and was extremely knowledgeable of the Word of God and loved to pray with and for his patients. He was a Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians, and the Oklahoma State Medical Association. Dr. Johnson was a licensed Private Pilot, a Hunter, and a builder of model ships.

He is survived by: his loving wife, Rebecca of 26 years; his beloved daughter, Ashley, his parents, Jim and Ruth Johnson of Tulsa; sister, Anita Koval and her husband Joe Koval, his brother, David Johnson and wife Melissa. He is also survived by extended family throughout the Midwest.

Dr. J took care of thousands of patients over the years and considered it his honor to be used by God as a Physician. A celebration service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday Dec 7, 2009, at Church on the Rock, in Oklahoma City.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Dr. James Johnson Memorial Fund, through any Bank of Oklahoma Branch for the Benefit of Ashley Johnson, for completion of her studies at The King’s College in New York City.

 

Sherry Marrs

SHERRY LYNN MARRS-RINEHART of Tulsa, 52, entered eternal life September 16, 2009 at her home.  She was born December 2, 1956 in Tulsa to C. J. Marrs, Jr. and Lavonne (Smith). 

She excelled in school as a cheerleader, softball player and swimmer.  Sheryl was preceded in death by her son Bryan. 

She is survived by her son Jeromy Murano; mother Lavonne Moguin and her husband Mike; father, C. J. Marrs, Jr., sisters: Rene’, Class of '72 and Michelle, Class of '74; brother Jerry, Class of '76 and numerous other family and friends. 

Memorial service: 10AM Friday, September 25, 2009 at Calvary Cemetery

Kennedy-Amis-Kennard Funeral Service, 251.5331.

 

Mark NEWELL, born July 5, 1957, in Muskogee, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 in Bryant, AR, at the age of 49. He was a longtime member of First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant, currently attending Family Church in Bryant.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, Charles Newell. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Kris Thompson-Newell, Class of '75; 3 children, his mother, 4 siblings, Terry, John, Judi and Denise, Class of '77, and 2 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2007 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, in Alexander, AR. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa. Share memories and condolences at www.griffinleggett.com

 

Deby Jean Despault [Pitezel] HUGHES, 49, of Alvarado, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2006, in Alvarado.  She was born on November 4, 1956, in Oklahoma City.

Deby began her career by working in the banking industry for almost 34 years doing what she loved. She could always find a lot of love in her dogs. She had a strong passion for cooking and as a result she was very good at it. However Deby's number one goal was making sure her family was cared for. Deby loved spending time with her family and friends. She was so very proud of all of her children and grandchildren and loved to be called Nanna!

She was preceded in death by: her mother and by previous husband, Dee Pitezel (Class of '73).  She is survived by: her husband, Bill Hughes (Class of '74);  children, Cody, Carson, and Cierra Hughes of Alvarado; daughter, Joey Hoffman, son, Bo Brown, step-son, Chris Hughes; step-daughter, Jenny Forthye; grandchildren, Haley Jo Hoffman, Breigha Hughes, Braxton Forthye; her mother and father, Ronald J. and Deidre (Dee) Despault; step-brother, Randy Maupin; step-sister, Sue Hubbard.

Memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at South Tulsa Adventist Fellowship Church, 15303 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK, 74134, with Rev. Harvey Kornegay officiating.

A College Scholarship fund has been set up for Bo Brown. Donations may be sent to Joey Hoffman at 10611 E 100th St, Tulsa, OK 74133. Clayton Kay-Vaughan Funeral Home in Texas, (817) 783-3062.

 

John Hawes, age 48, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2005 following a brief illness.  John was born, May 21, 1957, in Andrews, TX to Joe and Betty Hawes.  He moved to Tulsa in January 1966.  He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1975, and attended Oklahoma State University.

He was a lover of all OSU sports, especially wrestling.  For over 20 years, he had been an employee of McIntosh Services, where he was an Air

Balance Technician.

John is survived by his wife, twin daughters, his parents, a brother, three nieces and one nephew.  He will be deeply missed by his family and countless friends. Interment will be a Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to an education fund for his daughters, which has been established at the Bank of Oklahoma.  Contact Todd Hoffman at
588-6063 for more information.

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Site updated: 2/17/2010

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