Jack C. Mongomery Hospital Muskogee, OK
VA Hospital In Muskogee To Remain Open After
Petition Collects Thousands Of Signatures
Wednesday, June 29th 2022, 9:08 pm
By: McKenzie Gladney
Veterans said that decision might be the greatest thing that’s happened in this part of Oklahoma in a long time. “Almost unbelievable to me. It was like a miracle that happened," said Don Nichols, Muskogee chapter commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. In March, the VA sent out a recommendation that Muskogee's VA hospital close, which would mean veterans would have to go to Tulsa for services. “We know that there’s people in southeastern Oklahoma that wouldn’t want to or couldn’t drive to Tulsa, where they’re building a new hospital, to get healthcare," said Nichols. Don Nichols created a petition and it collected more than 17,000 signatures. “Some days we would collect seven, eight, 900 signatures. It’s just been an amazing journey for me to see how great the Oklahoma people are. How much they support veterans. How much they support keeping the veteran hospital open," said Nichols. Nichols said the VA hospital in Muskogee lls a desperate need and Without it, many veterans wouldn’t have access to healthcare. “They’re all excited. They can’t believe like I couldn’t believe it like I couldn’t believe it. But, the hospital is going to stay open and meet their needs. Some of em’ like me.
The Purple Heart Chapter is hosting a rally on Friday at 5:30 PM in front of the Civic Center to thank the community for the support along the way.
***American Legion Auxiliary Department of Oklahoma***
Sorry for getting this out to late for everyone who wanted to go to the rally. The rally date was July 1, 2022 at the Civic Center, Muskogee, OK. I had to get permission to post this report from Griffin Communications, News on 6, Tulsa, OK. Thanks to everyone who supported to keep the Jack C. Montgomery VA Hospital, Muskogee, OK. The Veterans in this area desperately needed this hospital to stay. The Veterans in this area not only would have to go to Tulsa for a VA hospital. Some of them may have had to go to the Oklahoma City VA Hospital, Oklahoma, OK. Either they would have had to go a long ways for a VA hospital and/or services.
Glynadee Ann Edwards
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that Glynadee Ann Edwards, Department of Oklahoma Parliamentarian and Audit-Financial Committee Chair, District 7 and Unit 121 passed away Wednesday May 11, 2022.. An open visitation will be Monday May 16, 2022 8am to 8 pm at Greer Funeral Home, Mangum, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday May 17, 2022 at Red River Cowboy Church, 1001 north Byers Ave., Mangum, Oklahoma.
Please clink on the link below to read her life story.
https://www.greerfuneral.com/obit.../Glynadee-Ann-Edwards...
Please keep Glynadee Edwards family in your prayers
Christmas Times Are A-comin'
Preamble to the ALA Constitution
For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;
To maintain law and order;
To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;
To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars;
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;
To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;
To make right the master of might;
To promote peace and goodwill on Earth;
To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy;
To participate in and contribute to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American Legion;
To consecrate and sanctify our association by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
PERPETUATING OUR VALUES
For nearly a century, The American Legion Family, which includes The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of The American Legion, has been steadfast in support of our nation’s military. Our members promote patriotism, responsible citizenship and national security while educating youth and advocating for veterans’ rights. While members of The American Legion Family are individually unique, collectively we are a multi-million member powerhouse of caring advocates dedicated to service.
In the spirit of Service Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad.
William (Jeff) Jefford
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that William (Jeff) Jefford, son of Past National President, Past Department President Janet Jefford passed away Friday March 11, 2022 unexpectedly at his home in Chicago Illinois. Services will be held on Thursday March 17th in Chicago and burial will be Saturday March 19th in Wisconsin where Jeff will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Shea Jefford.
Cards of condolences may be sent to:
Janet Jefford
8360 E Club Rd
Boca Raton, Florida 33433-1579
Please keep Janet, her son Chris, Daughter in law Carlyn, and their children Morgan and Lucas in your thoughts and prayers.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/oakbrook-terrace-il/william-jefford-jr-10628009
Helen Millie (Carman) Satterfield
Helen Millie (Carman) Satterfield was born October 21, 1939 in Okay, Oklahoma to William A. and Virginia (Ford) Carman, and greeted Jesus and all the loved ones who had gone before her on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Helen's family moved to Fort Gibson when she was 2 years old, and she made her home there for the rest of her life. She graduated from Fort Gibson High School in 1957, and married the love of her life, Leon Satterfield, on November 6, 1958.
She was a homemaker, but also worked as a commercial fisherman with her dad, and then her husband until the late 1970's. It was a heritage she was very proud of.
Helen was a long-time member (1980) of the Frank Gladd Unit #20 American Legion Auxiliary in Fort Gibson. She was also a faithful member of New Life Assembly of God in Fort Gibson, where she had many dear friends.
She enjoyed cooking, cookbooks, canning, giving to and helping others, and was well known for her God-given gift and ministry of sending cards to others that arrived at just the right time, and said just the right thing.
Helen was a very talkative and friendly person who could talk to anyone and was known for her many amusing "old sayings". She also enjoyed keeping a daily journal, going to the Senior Center, hunting bargains, "rummage" sales, and was well known for writing dates on almost everything she bought. She maintained a sharp memory throughout most of her life.
Preceding her in death were her parents, William A. and Virginia Carman, her husband Leon; brothers Jay Carman, John Carman, and George Carman; sisters Faye Cooper and Ruth Huitt, 3 infant siblings, and son-in-law, Bob Gillispie.
She is survived by daughters, Karen Gillispie of Fort Gibson, and Georgia Wahl and husband David of Fort Gibson; grandchildren, Sean Ruark and wife Maghan of Piedmont, and Tabitha Kreilaus of Broken Arrow; great-grandchildren, Bo, Graham, and Sadie Ruark; special cousin, Jan Hester, and many dearly loved nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.
Viewing for Helen will be 10:00AM-7:00PM Tuesday, January 25, 2022 with family receiving friends from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. A service celebrating Helen’s life will be 12:30PM Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Community Gospel Center in Fort Gibson with Reverend Lonnie Orman officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Sean Ruark, David Wahl, Alan Cooper, Jerry Wayne Morrison, Cale Orman, and Billy Raines serving as casket bearers. Wayne Carman, Kenny Carman, Larry Huitt, and Leon "Shorty" Wills will serve as honorary casket bearers
She was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter who loved deeply, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family would like to extend their deep thanks and appreciation to Helen's home health nurse, Catherine. Also, to Good Shepherd Hospice for their outstanding and compassionate service. Helen’s obituary was beautifully written by her family.
The family of Helen Millie Satterfield has entrusted her care, services and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555.
Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Helen Millie (Carman) Satterfield please visit our Sympathy Store.
Rozella Marie Hubert
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rozella Marie Hubert (Muskogee, Oklahoma), who passed away on January 3, 2022 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 8th 2022 at 10:00 AM at the New Hope Assembly of God Church (110 W 58th St S, Muskogee, OK 74401).
Rozella, known as Marie by her family and friends, was
an active member and Chaplain of Unit 15, Muskogee OK,
Sandra Kay Ching
The funeral service for Sandra Ching, 69, of Lawton, Oklahoma will be held 12:00 pm, Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Elgin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Ft. Sill National Cemetery under the direction of the Elgin Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. The family will be there from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm to greet friends. Sandra K. Ching passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. Sandra was Jimmy Ching, Past Department Commander's wife.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion Post #306, P.O. Box 301 Fletcher, OK 73541.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sandra Kay Ching please visit our Fletcher and Elgin Funeral Home Tribute Store.
Barbara Crumpton, ALA OK District 7 President
Barbara Crumpton, President of ALA District 7, passed away Oct 28, 2021. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, Nov 6, 2021, 2:00 pm at the Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home Chapel located at 1400 W Main, Lone Wolf, Oklahoma (580)846-9018. Online Condolences (Tribute Wall) can be made by visiting www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com. May Barbara rest in peace and her family finds peace in God.
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