Sam Breeden Owasso Reporter Dec. 4, 1998
Sam S. Breeden of rural Claremore died Nov 27, 1998 at the age of 88. He worked for the Rogers County Commissioners office for 29 years and retired from the Oklahoma State Department of Transportation.
Graveside services were held Nov. 30 at the Oakhaven Memorial Gardens in Claremore under the direction of Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
 
 
John "Jack" Brest - Tulsa World 10/16/98
BREST-- John Michael ``Jack'', I, passed away October 12, 1998 at the age of 57. Jack was a resident of Owasso, OK since 1978. He was born in Dayton, OH on May 27, 1941. Jack was a Certified Orthotist and practiced in the orthotic profession for 39 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles and mother, Virginia Brest. He is survived by: his wife of 35 years, Renee Brest; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Kenny Lovelace; 1 son and daughter-in-law, John M. and Whitney Brest II; 1 grandson, Tony Daniels II; 1 granddaughter, Erin Daniels; 2 step-granddaughters, Misty and Suzanna Lovelace; 1 step-great-granddaughter, Mariah; 2 brothers, Chuck Brest of Ohio and Mike Brest of Florida; 2 sisters, Donna Brunswick and Nancy Gray, both of Ohio; father-in-law, Eldon Gray of Ohio; 2 granddogs, Baron and Sampson; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of loving friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him. Service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 1998 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Family will receive friends following the service at the Tulsa Moose Lodge located at 11106 E. 7th. Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 663-2233.

BROCK - Tulsa Workd 5/25/97
Former Tulsa Music Minister Dies in Crash
A former Tulsan and minister of music for several area churches and his wife and stepson were killed in a car accident Friday in New Mexico. Paul Brooks, 49, his wife, Alisa, 32, and her son, Caleb Nelson, 9, all of Las Vegas, were killed about 10 a.m. near Tucumcari, N.M., when they were thrown from their vehicle on the way to a wedding in Lawton. Funeral services are pending with Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Twelve-year-old Stacia Nelson, the only member of the family wearing a seat belt in the accident, was released to the custody of her father and grandparents Saturday. The New Mexico State Police reported that Paul Brooks was driving east on Interstate 40 about six  miles west of Tucumcari when he drifted off the shoulder of the road. He overcorrected the car,   sending it into a broadside skid before it hit the median, ejecting all except Stacia. The car continued to roll and stopped on the north side of the road. The medical examiner declared all three dead at the scene. Brooks and his family moved from Oklahoma to Las Vegas about two years ago. Brooks served there as the minister of music and business administrator for Spring Valley Baptist Church. While living in Tulsa, Brooks served at Arrow Heights Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, Freedom Baptist Church in Owasso and View Acres Baptist Church and Garnett Road Baptist Church in Tulsa. Brooks also worked as a grief counselor for Floral Haven. He was the past president of the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma.

 Della Brock - Owasso Reporter Jan. 21, 1999
Della Anna (Cricket) Brock, 84 of Owasso, died Jan. 17, 1999 in Tulsa. She was born Feb. 17, 1914 in Evansville, Arkansas to Richard martin and Edna (Archer) Flinn.
She had been a resident of the Owasso area for the past 14 years and was a former resident of Morrow, Ark., community.
Survivors include on daughter, Portia Faya Smith and son-in-law Michael of Owasso; one grandson, Christopher Don Smith of Owasso; two brothers, Marvin Flinn of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Doyle Flinn of San Bernandino, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Brock; one son, Weldon Brock; one brother, Jewel Flinn; her two sister, Stella Browning, and another sister, Dorothy Drake.
Services were held Jan. 20 at Mr. Pleasant Church in Morrow, Ark. Burial was in Prairie Grove, Ark., Cemetery under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove.
 

 
Kennie Brown - Owasso Reporter Jan. 7, 1999
Kennie R. Brown of Owasso died Dec. 29, 1998 at the age of 78. He was born April 29, 1920 in Fairland, Okla., to George and Verna Herrod Brown.
He was a graduate of Hickory Grove High School. He was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country with the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War.
He was married tot he former Constance May Bebby in Farcet, England, in September of 1944. He spent most of his working life as a supervisor with American Airlines. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the United Methodist Church in Inola.
Loving family members include his wife Constance of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Ray J. and Ida Mae Brown of Owasso; daughter and son-in-law, Lela and Bill Beaman of Owasso; daughter, Judy Brown of Tulsa; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jesse Brown of Tulsa and Ray Dean Brown of Waco, Texas.
Funeral services were held Jan. 4 at Mowery Chapel with Chaplain David Haug officiating. Escorts were Brian Day, Wayne Brown, Gary Brown, Levi Yoder, Everett Yoder, Shannon Brown and Ron Walters.
Military graveside rites were provided by the American Legion Post Carson Wilson #1 of Tulsa. Committal services and interment followed at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Tulsa. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Services of Owasso.

BROWN, Naomi W. Burkett  Tulsa World 3 Jan 2001
BROWN, Naomi W. Burkett , retired St. John Hospital worker, went home to be with her Lord, Friday, December 29, 2000. Naomi was born April 8, 1931 in Jenks, OK to God loving parents, Essie and George W. Burkett. She was the ninth child born out of 11 wonderful children. She was preceded in death by: 5 brothers, David, Paul, Joel, John and Jim Burkett, all of Tulsa; 3 brothers-in-law, Darrell Wills, Rendall McNamara and Don Long, all of Owasso. Naomi is survived by: 3 beautiful sisters and 3 sisters-in-law, Martha Wills, Mary McNamara, Ruth Long, all of Owasso, Fern, Joan and Phyllis Burkett, all of Tulsa; 2 handsome brothers and sisters-in-law, our own family angel, Symon P. Burkett and wife, Mary Ellen Burkett, Tulsa, Billy Mark and Nancy Burkett, Texas. Naomi gave birth to 3 daughters who loved her very much. She was preceded in death by second daughter, Sharon Ann Rutherford in 1991. She is survived by: daughters, Vicki McLain and husband, Doug, Diana Burks and special friend, Pete Thyssen; 5 grandchildren, Kim, Kelly and Shane McLain, all of Tulsa, Tommy Thompson of Lubbock, TX, Christa McWilliams and husband, Paul of Catoosa; 7 great-grandchildren, Kevin, Ashley, Shaleigh, Nick, Ryan, Kolole, Taylor. For them that has gone on before her they are all rejoicing and praising the Lord Jesus together for all that Naomi left behind that she was their mother, sister and grandmother. She will be sadly and greatly missed until we all can meet again. Service Wednesday, January 3, 2001, 11 a.m., Moore's Eastlawn Chapel. Interment Floral Haven Cemetery. Under the direction of Moore's Eastlawn Chapel, 622-1155.
 

Sybil Brown Owasso Reporter Sept 16, 1999
Sybil Irene "Prissy" Brown of Owasso passed away Sept. 2, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 89. She was born Feb. 3, 1910 in Hollis, Oklahoma to John and Evelyn (Selph) Miller.
She married James "Jim" Brown Dec. 23, 1928 in Hollis. She had lived in the Ada area for 43 years before moving to Owasso in 1976. She spent her working years in her home taking care of her family.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Owasso. Among many pastimes she enjoyed sewing and her flower garden.
Surviving family members include her daughters and sons-in-law. Jacqueline and Troy Tipton of Ada. Joan Stuckey of Owasso, and Kay and Glen Gibson of Owasso; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren., and two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Johnnie Galbraith of Cottonwood, Ariz., brother, Raymond Miller of Fillmore, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994.
A graveside service was held Sept. 4 at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Ada. Services and arrangements were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
 

Timothy Bruster - Owasso Reporter Jan. 28, 1999
Timothy Ray Bruster of Rural Owasso died Jan 18, 1999 at the age of 33. He was born Oct. 9, 1965 in Tulsa to Ray and Sharlene Bruster.
He was reared and educated in the Owasso area and graduated with the Owasso Class of 1984. He enjoyed a variety of pastimes including reading, helping his family with their chickens, and studying the starts through his telescope.
Loving family members include his parents, Ray and Sharlene Bruster of Collinsville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Terri and Roger Simeroth of Collinsville, and Christi and Rodney Stevens of Owasso; two nephews, Ben and David Simeroth, and Kenzie and Kaylee Stevens; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Jan. 21 at Mowery Chapel with Father Paul Donovan serving as officiating clergy. Serving as escorts were Matt McCauley, Mike McPhearson, Max Told, Danny Hills, Roger Stevens and Richard McCauley.
Committal services and interment followed at Grassland Memorial park Cemetery in Owasso. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
 
 

Lilliam Burger - Tulsa World 10-27-98
BURGER-- Lillian Rae, 75, of Owasso, died October 23, 1998. She was born October 20, 1923 at Lusk, WY to Ray and Virginia (DuPin) Hamlin. She was Co-Owner of Lewis Travel Trailers in Owasso. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand mother. Survivors include: her husband, Frederick of the home; sons and daughter s-in-law, Ron and Patsy Burger, Gary and Donna Burger, all of Owasso; daughter, Sharon Dishman of Branson, MO; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers Charles Hamlin, Jack Hamlin, Neil (Skip) Hamlin, all of California. Funera l service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 28 at the Crossroads Christian Cente r, Highway 20 and North Highway 169. Interment to follow at Sandridge Cemetery. Mowery Funeral Service, Owasso, 272-6244.
 

 
 Lucille Busic - Owasso Reporter May 13, 1999
Lucile Busic of Riverside, Ill., 95, formerly of Sallisaw and Owasso, died April 28, 1999.
A memorial graveside service was held May 13 at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Wheeler Funeral Home of Sallisaw.
She was born Feb. 1, 1904 in Perkins, Okla., to James Dwight Stedman and Amanda Jane Evans. She was a collector of dolls and was well known for her talents in creating clothing for them.
She is survived by four grand-children, five great-grandchildren and two daughters-in-law.
She is preceded in death by her husband Paul, and sons Jerry and Alan.