T. SHAWN AKERS was born May 12, 1971 in Muskogee to Thomas and Theresa (Montgomery) Akers, and died June 17, 2001. Services were held June 22 at the First Baptist Church, Eufaula followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Black’s Shipman & Merritt Funeral Hme. Survivors include his parents, Tommy and Teresa Akers of Eufaula; a brother, Trasen Solemont Akers of Eufaula, his fiancee, Tabetha Logan of Oklahoma City; and his paternal grandmother, Bobbie Solesbee of Eufaula. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bus and Ida Montgomery and paternal grandfather, Berry Solesbee. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, June 28, 2001

OLICE ‘DICK’ DIXSON was born April 25, 1910 at Maud, OK to Marshell and Maud Dixcon, married Blondena Scribner on Dec. 22, 1934 at Guthrie, OK and died June 14, 2001 in Eufaula. Services were held June 18 at Kelley memorial Chapel followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Black’s Shipman & Merritt Funeral Home of Eufaula. Survivors include his wife of the home in Eufaula; a daughter, Dena Owens and husband Tim of Yukon; a son, Melvin Dixson and wife Jennifer of Springfield, MO; three sisters, Bernice Horton of Oklahoma City, Wanda Wilson of CA and Lovetta Jackson of Duncan; two brothers, O. B. Dixson of Oklahoma City and Bob Dixson of Norman. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Olice Dixson Jr, and a brother, Happy Dixson. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday June 28, 2001

MYRTLE CASEY STANDRIDGE died May 19, 2001 at Heavener, OK at the age of 95. Graveside services were held May 20 at Greenwood Cemetery in Eufaula under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home. She was a member of the Choctaw Tribe and had been a resident of Eufaula for 50 years before moving to Heavener in 1978. Survivors include three daughters, Anna Lue Denny and husband Bob of Edmond, OK, Bettie Arnold and husband Lindly of Monkey Island, OK and Garlena Vickers an husband Mike of Heavener, OK; Seven grandchildren, Charlotte Fos, Charlene Strong and husband Cliff, Alan Denny, Coleen Seaman and husband Keith, Chad and wife Traci, Micheal Vickers and wife Cindy, Todd Vickers and wife Khristy; eight great-=grandchildren, Sean Casey and Gary Strong, Christen Seaman, Zachary Arnold, Haleigh and Justyn Vickers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barland, a son, Wayne and a sister and four brothers. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 28, 2001

HARRELL HENRY SHACKELFORD was born Dec. 30, 1933 at Poteau, OK to William Henry and Margie Louis (McClain) Shackelford, and died June 18, 2001 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Servicds were at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Eufaula followed by burial at Howe Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula. Survivors include four brothers and two sisters-in-law, George Shackelford of Powell, WY, Billy and Maudie Shackelford, and Roy Dean Shackelford of Eufaula; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Wilda Stricklen of Eufaula, Phyllis and Jim Bedford of Eufaula, Anna and Ed Campbell of Checotah, Sharon and John Howell of Wagnor; and sister-in-law, Lois Shackelford of San Diego, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lawrence and Wendell Ray Shackelford and a great nephew, James Burns. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, June 28, 2001

BETTY JO (KEEL) GARNER was born at Culver city, CA on Feb. 15, 1937 to Roy Keel and Sophia McEntire Keel and died June 19, 2001 at Wilburton, OK. Graveside services were June 23 at New Hope Cemetery, Meeker, OK under the direction of Gregg funeral Home of Eufaula. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gerry and Barbara Garner of Eufaula, a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Sammy Thomas of Eufaula, a brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Joan Keel of Meeker; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Jack Smith of Meeker, Georgie and George Crum of Choctaw. Her parents preceded her in death. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 28, 2001

HANNAH JULY was born on Feb. 16, 1915 to Pahoseyahola Josie Smith and Sotka Harley Smith in McIntosh County and died June 18 at Muskogee Regional Hospital. Services were held June 21 in the Deep Fork Hillabee Baptist Church followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery at Checotah under the direction of Hampton Mortuary. Survivors include her two sons, Charles July of Tulsa and Gene July of Hminy; two daughters, Omega Welch of Oktaha and Nancy Barnett of Checotah; 22 grandhcildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Sue Harper of Checotah and Juanita Smith of Earlsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley; sons, Sauce, Joe and Mose July; grandchildren, Joy July Amber, Tanna July, Jessie Amber, and Jeremy July. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 28, 2001

FRED RIDGE was born May 10, 1920 in Henryetta, OK to John and Mary (Collins) Ridge, married Ida Marie Lout on July 2, 1955 in Warren County MS, and died June 16, 2001 in Muskogee, OK. Graveside services were held Jun 19 at the Pierce Cemetery with burial under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include his wife of the home in Checotah; a brother, Clarence Ridge of Gainsville, TX; three sisters, Sally Tabor of Turlock, CA, Beulah Rhoads of Checotah, OK and Goldie Blackwell of Lindsay, CA; a step-daughter, Kay Beviere of San Angleo, TX; two step-grandchildren, nin step-great-grandchildren and three step-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Billy Ray, Baby, Clyde, Gorden and Luther Ridge; a sister, Helen Fine; and a grandson, Kenneth Colin Rodgers. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, June 28, 2001

EDNA A. LEMLEY was born Jan. 1, 1923 in Saint Joe, AR to Ed and Mae (McFarland) Phillips, married Jeff Lemley in February 1947 at Checotah, OK and died June 17, 2001 in Checotah. Services were June 20 at West Side Free Will Baptist Church followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include a son, Billy D. Lemley of Eufaula; two daughters, Janie Camp and her husband Carl, Betty (lemley) Elliott and her husband Dan all of Checotah; a brother, Floyd Phillips of Checotah; two sisters, Wilma Boyles of Porterville, CA and Gladys Roberts of Dewar, OK; three grandsons, Jimmy Flud of Checotah, Carl Jeffery Camp of Muskogee and Chris Camp of Detroit, MI; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Oct. 18, 1978, and a son Jimmy Lemley on Sept. 6, 1968 in the Vietnam War. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 28, 2001

My Family Website has new names added. Take a look. Leona http://www.intcon.net/~lheadley/favorite.htm

My Family Website has new names added. Take a look. Leona http://www.intcon.net/~lheadley/favorite.htm

Hello! I am searching for the family of Edward Allen of McIntosh Co.,OK. I know that he lived their during 1924 and that he is listed in 1920 census with his son, John (my Grandfather)19 and his daughter Carrel age 10 and his mother Elizabeth age 59. His father was TG Allen who died in 1924 and obit is in the Indian Journal for the date of April 10. My family has never had any contact or history with this family and I am trying to find out any information about them. They lived in Eufaula City. He was a farmer. I am named after my grandfather Johnnie and would like to find out our geneolgy and why he left home and never had any further contact with his family. Thank you for any information you may know of. Jonni Holbrook

Hello, I have just started looking for the family of Edward Allen also listed in McIntosh Co. census of 1920. I know that he is listed with his son John Allen age 19, and daughter Carrel Allen age 10 and his mother, Elizabeth. I know of his father who died in 1924,his name would be T.G.Allen. They are from Eufaula. I have no information other than this but my search just started this week. I will keep the family names that you have listed and email by chance I learn any misc. info. -----Original Message----- From: Flock's [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 2:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Pierce/Eslick Hi, Looking for the parents and grandparents of Ervin Pierce. Ervin Pierce was listed in the 1920 census of McIntosh Co., OK with his uncle Charlie and Aunt Lizzie. Ervin was only 14 years old, born abt 1906. His grandfather was also listed as Jabe Pierce at the age of 88 born abt 1832 in Iowa. Ervin was born in MO. (could this be Taney Co., MO). Ervin died in 1999 in the fall or winter months. I assume that Jabe Pierce Ervin's grandfather had died their in McIntosh Co.,Ok also. Ervin married Vicktoria Pierce the daughter of Alexander and Rozanna Eslick. Any help on this family, will be great. Charlotte E. Flock [email protected] ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

Hi, Looking for the parents and grandparents of Ervin Pierce. Ervin Pierce was listed in the 1920 census of McIntosh Co., OK with his uncle Charlie and Aunt Lizzie. Ervin was only 14 years old, born abt 1906. His grandfather was also listed as Jabe Pierce at the age of 88 born abt 1832 in Iowa. Ervin was born in MO. (could this be Taney Co., MO). Ervin died in 1999 in the fall or winter months. I assume that Jabe Pierce Ervin's grandfather had died their in McIntosh Co.,Ok also. Ervin married Vicktoria Pierce the daughter of Alexander and Rozanna Eslick. Any help on this family, will be great. Charlotte E. Flock [email protected]

KEITH URIAH CASEY was born June 7, 1932 in Eufaula, OK to Troy and Eppie Casey, married Carolyn Head on May 8, 1970 and died Jun 16, 2001. Graveside ervices were June 19 at the Tripplet Cemetery on Texanna Road under the direction of Lescher-Millsap. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Virginia Casey and Pamela Casey; three brothers-in-law Jess Chambers, Bill Bratton and Bob Millard. Survivors include his wife; three sosn, Jeff Casey, John Casey and Deith Casey Jr of Windom, MN; three daughters, Keatha Jean Swendon, Brenda Swenson, and Judy Casey of Windom, MN; step-daughter, Wynona Myers of Tulsa, OK Charla Harris of McAlester, OK Krystal Purelloy of the home, Keith Purelloy of the home, and Latonya Gray of Muskogee; and sisters, Teovia Bratton of Checotah, THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 21, 2001

KATHY MAYBELL MOORE was born on July 12, 1920 at Cameron, OK to Jack and Pearl May (Thomas) Starr, married Freeland Bud Moore in 1944 in Eufaula, and died June 10, 2001. Services were June 14 at Little Coweta Indian Baptist Church followed by burial at Little Coweta Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula.. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob Goad of Seattle, WA, Johnny and Jeanie Kilgore of Eufaula, and Mark Blevins Moore fo Oregon; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Homer Zachary of Oklahoma City, Betty Jean White of Medford, OR, Patricia Ann "Cookie" and John Sloan of Eufaula, Linda and Washington Cummings of Eufaula, Rickey Carol and Paul Postoak; three sisters, Doreen Spearman of Fredonia, KS, Bernice and John Rocha of Brighton, CO, Sarah Springer and Shirley Allen, both of Mcalester, 28 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parentts, husband, daughter Sharon "Ginger" Mustin, brother Bob Starr, sister Bessie Shaver, great grandchildren Angel Jones and Belinda Shivers, daughter-in-law June Goad and brother-in-law Fred Spearman THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 21, 2001

HAZEL LACKEY was born August 24, 1918 in Hitchita, Oklahoma to Auther and Maude (Rains) Morton, married Buddie Lackey on April 19, 1935 at Hitchita, and died June 11, 2001 at Hitchita. Services were June 13 at the Elm Grove Baptist Church followed by burial in the Hitchita-Lackey cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include her husband; a son, Howard Lackey, and his wife Geney of Morris, OK; a daughter, Carolyn Rainwater, of Checotah, OK; a brother, Ohland Morion of Eufaula, OK; three sisters, Bernice Archer of Council Hill, OK, Kathryn Manderville of Midland, TX and Mathalena Allen of Perry, OK; four grandsons; a granddaughter; eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 21, 2001

The obituary for George Bruce says he was from Muskogee. You should probably look in Muskogee county for his burial. Ron

Richard, No I am not related to Jesse Amber or most of the other persons for whom I have posted obituaries. As coordinator of the McIntosh County OKGenWeb site I have been posting excerpts of obituaries from the Indian Journal that apply to that county. You might check our webpages for additional information. the url is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~okmcinto/index.htm good luck in your research. Ron

Erastus J. Howland was born 23 May 1834 in MA, died 1886. He served in the Confederate Army as Capt./Maj. undder Gen. Watie. He married 1868 to Susan E. Rider, a Cherokee, who died 1886. Where are they buried?>

G.W. Bruce died 28 June 1919 Checotah OK. He was a member of the United Confederate Veterans. His obit appeared in the Eufala indian Journal on Thurs 3 July 1919. Where was he buried??