Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Obituary - Gerald Lee Brown October 21, 1940 - August 24, 2019

Gerald Lee Brown

October 21, 1940 - August 24, 2019 
 Gerald Lee Brown
 

Obituary for Gerald Lee Brown

Jerry Lee Brown was born on October 21m 1940 in Stamford, Texas. He passed away on Saturday August 24, 2019, at his home in Keys, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loved ones, as he had wished.

On February 11, 1974, in Wichita, Kansas, he married Carol Sue Hooper. They had shared 45 and a half years of marriage at the time of Gerald’s passing.

He loved camping in the mountains, playing the drums, reading the history of World War II, being a firefighter, and spoiling his grandkids. Gerald was an amazing father and husband.

Gerald was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Brueggemann; an uncle, Mike Brunk; and his granddad, Henry Brunk.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Sue of the home; two children, Lorissa Lynn Austin of Portland, Oregon and Mark Lee Brown of Layton, Utah; his five grandchildren, Ileana Brown, Sophia Ahlen, Mitchell Brown, Caroline Austin, and Gabe Brown; he also leaves many other close family members and friends.
 

Viewing


AUG 28. 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Green Country Funeral Home
203 S. Commercial Rd. - Mailing, PO Box 2048, Tahlequah, OK 74465
Tahlequah, OK

Funeral Service


AUG 29. 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (CDT)
Keys Baptist Church
OK

 
 https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Gerald-Brown-22/#!/Obituary
 

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Monday, August 26, 2019

Obituary - JOAN BRILL – age 94

JOAN BRILL – age 94 of Tulsa, OK. Died Saturday, August 24th, 2019 in Tulsa, OK. 


No services planned.

Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Saturday, August 24, 2019

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Tahlequah, OK

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Obituary - Margaret Jean Ward August 1, 1952 - August 22, 2019

Obituary - SHIRLEY ANN (FOSTER) HENSON-LONG – age 77

SHIRLEY ANN (FOSTER) HENSON-LONG – age 77 of Broken Arrow, OK. Teacher’s Aide. Died Sunday, August 18th, 2019 in Broken Arrow, OK. 

Funeral services Monday, August 26th, 2019 at 10:00am at Reed-Culver Chapel. 
Interment to follow at Keener Cemetery. 

Visitation Sunday, August 25th, 2019 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at 

Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Illinoiis River Run - September 14, 2019


Obituary- Corrine Ellison August 17, 1950 - August 16, 2019

Obituary - MARY GOULD – age 92

MARY GOULD – age 92
of Tahlequah, OK. Died Sunday, August 18th, 2019 in Tahlequah, OK. 


No services planned.

Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Obituary - DANNY BRYANT SHUPP – age 66

DANNY BRYANT SHUPP – age 66 of Fort Gibson, OK. Truck Driver. Died Friday, August 16th, 2019 in Fort Gibson, OK. 

No services planned.

Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Obituary - Betty "Bee" Jo Gonzalis July 10, 1967 – August 17, 2019

Betty "Bee" Jo Gonzalis

July 10, 1967August 17, 2019
Obituary of Betty "Bee" Jo Gonzalis

Stilwell, OK- Funeral services for Betty Jo “Bee” Gonzalis will be held on Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 at Cherrytree Baptist Church in Stilwell, OK at 2:00 PM with Pastor Leo Duncan and Pastor David Mink officiating. Her visitation will be held at Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Tahlequah on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 beginning at 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM. She will be laid to rest at Feathers Cemetery in Stilwell, OK. Online condolences for her family may be left at www.reedculver.com.
Pallbearers for Betty include Steven Gonzales, Mikah Gonzales, Robert Ray Gonzales, Jonathon Gonzales, Bobby Michael Gonzales, and Tyler Martkart. Her Flower Girls include Joyce Hawk, Sherry Hawk McLemore, Kammy Catron, Susie Diver and Kendra Hawk.
Betty Jo “Bee” Gonzalis was born on Monday, July 10, 1967 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Bob and Louella (Duck) Gonzalis. She was raised alongside her two older brothers, Bobby and Gary. She graduated from Stilwell High School and began her working career with Cherokee Nation, as a Floor Supervisor, watching over the students living in the dorms. She had also worked as a Forest Ranger in Yellowstone National Park, until her parents health began to fail them and she returned to care for them. She was Bee to her friends and Sissy to her family. Sissy truly loved life to the fullest and nothing was more important to her than the family she loved and adored. Gatherings were very important to Sissy because being surrounded by the people she loved meant everything to her. She was delighted to have her family and friends around. She was always there for her nieces and nephews, whom she called her “Brats” and “noise makers”. Even though she never birthed children she was like a mother to them. When the “Brats” and Noise makers” had children of their own she called their babies her “Super Babies”. She was so excited to be a great aunt and made a point to be apart of all of their lives. Sissy had the ability to reach people in deep and positive ways. She was compassionate, loving, talented and always put the needs of those around her ahead of her own. She loved animals, especially Cats, and adored their companionship. Traveling was a passion she had, and any chance to see what was going on somewhere else was always fun for Sissy. Her hobbies include reading books, writing poetry and she was also a talented artist. She also enjoyed chatting on the internet with her many friends. She was a Baptist by faith and a member of the Cherrytree Baptist Church. Sissy demonstrated her love of the Lord by doing whatever was asked of her, and doing it with a servant's heart and a big smile. The Lord called this remarkable woman home from her labors on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 in Tulsa, OK surrounded by those who loved her. She was 52 years old. She leaves a vacant chair that can never be filled.
She is preceded in death by her Mother, Father, her beloved grandparents, Annie Diver, Cornelius Duck and Lizzie Duck, and a nephew, Eric Gonzales.
Those left to cherish her memory include her brothers and their families, Bobby Gonzales and wife Marilyn of St. Louis, MO, and Gary Gonzales and companion Opal Daugherty of Stilwell, OK. She leaves her many nieces and nephews, Aretha Bullock, Evelyn Gonzales, Christina Gonzales, Tierra Simmons, Shannon Overschmidt, Kandace Gonzales, Robert Ray Gonzales, Bobby Michael Gonzales, Steven Gonzales, Jonathon Gonzales, Mikah Gonzales and Tyler Martkart, as well as many great nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones far too numerous to mention.

  • PALLBEARERS

  • Steven Gonzales
  • Mikah Gonzales
  • Robert Ray Gonzales
  • Jonathon Gonzales
  • Bobby Michael Gonzales
  • Tyler Martkart
  • Joyce Hawk, Flower Girl
  • Sherry Hawk-McLemore, Flower Girl
  • Kammy Catron, Flower Girl
  • Susie Diver, Flower Girl
  • Kendra Hawk, Flower Girl
21 August

Visitation

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
 
22 August

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Cherry Tree Baptist

Stilwell, OK
 
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Obituary - SHIRLEY LONG – age 77

SHIRLEY LONG – age 77
of Broken Arrow, OK. Died Sunday, August 18th, 2019 in Broken Arrow, OK. 


Funeral services Monday, August 26th, 2019 at 10:00am at Reed-Culver Chapel. Interment to follow at Keener Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, August 25th, 2019 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Friday, August 16, 2019

Obituary - DONALD E. LEWIS – age 62

DONALD E. LEWIS – age 62
of Tahlequah, OK. Died Monday, August 12, 2019 in Tahlequah, OK. 

Services pending.

Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Obituary - Joe Lozone Barraza April 10, 1942 – August 13, 2019

Joe Lozone Barraza

April 10, 1942August 13, 2019
  Obituary of Joe L. Barraza

Joe Lozone Barraza was born on April 10, 1942 in Bakersfield, CA and passed away on August 13, 2019 in Tulsa, OK.

  • PALLBEARERS

  • Ricardo Barraza
  • Ricardo "Rikcy" Barraza
 23 August

Funeral Service

10:00 am

St. Brigid Catholic Church
807 Crafton St
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Obituary - Michael King November 13, 1953 - August 12, 2019

Michael King

November 13, 1953 - August 12, 2019 
 
Michael King
 

Obituary for Michael King

Michael M. King, aged 65, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Porta Caeli House in Tulsa. He was born November 13, 1953 in Topeka, KS to Raymond and Patricia (McDermott) King.
He graduated from Bishop Kelley High School and Oklahoma State University.
Mike married his high school sweetheart, Aileen McGann on June 1, 1974 in Miami, OK.
During his career he worked for B.F. Goodrich and Kerr McGee but ultimately fulfilled his dream of owning his own business, King’s EZ Stop in Tahlequah.
Mike enjoyed spending time outdoors whether quail hunting, fishing or playing golf. A favorite pastime was rooting for the OSU Cowboys.
After retirement he became a fabulous and creative cook and he and Aileen loved entertaining family and friends with great meals.
But his overriding passion was for his family. His love for Aileen, Steve and Amanda was always apparent and he loved being with them most of all.
Mike was an active member of St. Brigid’s Catholic Church in Tahlequah.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Aileen; son Stephen and his wife Jenni; daughter, Amanda and her husband Clint Summers; granddaughters Olivia, Caitlyn and Isla; siblings Chuck and wife Cathy, Bill and wife Dee, Cecilia and husband Joe, and Tom and wife Maureen; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are welcome to celebrate his life at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church for the Rosary on Sunday, August 18 at 7 pm and funeral service on Monday, August 19 at 10 am.
 

Rosary


AUG 18. 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
St. Brigid Catholic Church
807 E. Crafton
Tahlequah, OK

Memorial Service


AUG 19. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
St. Brigid Catholic Church
807 E. Crafton
Tahlequah, OK


Green Country Funeral Home 

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Obituary - Helen Carlie Classen July 23, 1929 - August 9, 2019

Helen Carlie Classen

July 23, 1929 - August 9, 2019 
 

Obituary & Service

No obituary.

Interment of Cremains

AUG 31. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Stilwell City Cemetery
OK


https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Helen-Classen/#!/Obituary
  Green Country Funeral Home

Obituary - James Carlon Battenfield November 22, 1947 - August 11, 2019

James Carlon Battenfield

November 22, 1947 - August 11, 2019 
 

Obituary for James Carlon Battenfield

James Carlon Battenfield was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 22, 1947, to Tony Harold and Hattie Lee (Burnett) Battenfield. He was called home on August 11, 2019, at the age of 71 years 8 months and 20 days.
A lifelong resident of Cherokee County James was a 1967 graduate of Tahlequah High School. He then enlisted in the US Army and then the Army Reserves. Following an honorable discharge he found work repairing washers and dryers. He enjoyed collecting and repairing watches too.
James attended the Church of God and served as a Deacon there.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Kathryn Ryals, Thelma Dibbler, and Nina Battenfield.
He is survived by his brother, Paul and wife Thelma Battenfield .
 

Graveside Service


AUG 16. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT)
Double Springs Cemetery
OK

 
 

Obituary - MARY “Gigi” LOUISE ARR

MARY “Gigi” LOUISE ARR  – age 97 of Salina, OK Died Monday, August 12, 2019 in Salina, OK. 

No services planned.

Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Obituary - ALBERT MCCLELLAN – age 62

ALBERT MCCLELLAN – age 62
of Park Hill, OK. Died Monday, August 12, 2019 in Tahlequah, OK. Services pending. 

Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Obituary - Bernice Drywater January 11, 1921 – August 10, 2019

Bernice Drywater

January 11, 1921August 10, 2019
 Obituary of Bernice Drywater
 
 
Funeral services for Alma Bernice (Booth) Drywater will be held, Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at 10:00 am at Reed-Culver Chapel with Rev. L.B. Wildcat officiating. She will be laid to rest at Blue Springs Cemetery in Gideon. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for the Drywater family at www.reedculver.com.
Pallbearers for Bernice include Derek Godwin, Justin Godwin, Sandy Hair, Steven Hair, Craig Chapman and Matt Clarkson. Honorary Pallbearers include Darrell Drywater, Plez Godwin, David Stand, Caylan Godwin, Nicky Hair, Darrell Wayne Drywater, Brent Johnson and Everrett Huffman.
Alma Bernice (Booth) Drywater, or known by many as Granny or Grandma, was born on January 11th, 1921 in Moody, OK, the daughter of Cicero and Mary Effie (Pike) Booth. Bernice had been a lifelong resident of Tahlequah and was known for being a hard worker and a woman of strength. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was proud to have 100 grandchildren. She enjoyed holding her grandbabies and loved her large family very much. Everyone knew her as “granny” and her home was always open to those needing a meal and a place to stay. Those who visited were privileged to be around her great sense of humor and to hear her wonderful laugh. Her chicken and dumplings were a favorite at holiday gatherings.
Bernice had a love for gardening and enjoyed giving tours of her beautiful flowers and roses. Every spring she planted a vegetable garden and enjoyed tending to her chickens, ducks and guineas. She loved collecting dolls and had them proudly displayed. Bernice passed from this life to her heavenly home on August 10th, 2019 in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 98.
Bernice is preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Drywater, two sons, Richard Drywater and wife Donna and Bennie Joe Drywater of Tahlequah, two daughters, Wilma Chapman and husband Richard of Tulsa and Martha Force of Moody, five brothers, Ed Booth, Mark Booth, Don Booth, James Dawson and Denzil Dawson, one sister, Hazel Jones, one grandson Chance Drywater and one infant great-great grandson, Randall Huffman of Tahlequah.
Those left to treasure her memory include one son, Darrell Drywater of Tahlequah, three daughters, Carol Huffman of Tahlequah, Carrie Godwin of Tahlequah and Mary Clarkson and husband Randy of Bixby, one cousin, Dorothy Mae Martin of Hermleigh, TX, 19 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, 40 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

  • PALLBEARERS

  • Derek Godwin
  • Justin Godwin
  • Sandy Hair
  • Steven Hair
  • Craig Chapman
  • Matt Clarkson
  • Darrell Drywater, Honorary
  • Plez Godwin, Honorary
  • David Stand, Honorary
  • Caylan Godwin, Honorary
  • Nicky Hair, Honorary
  • Darrell Wayne Drywater, Honorary
  • Brent Johnson, Honorary
  • Everrett Huffman, Honorary
 14 August

Visitation

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464

15 August

Funeral Service

10:00 am
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Monday, August 5, 2019

Obituary - VERNA CAVINESS – age 83

VERNA CAVINESS – age 83 of Tahlequah, OK. CNA. Died Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 in Tahlequah, OK. Funeral services Friday, August 9th, 2019 at 2:00pm at Reed-Culver Chapel. Interment to follow at Caney Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, August 8th, 2019 from 12:00pm until 6:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home.


Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Obituary - EDWARD “EDDIE” J. WATT- age 95

EDWARD “EDDIE” J.  WATT- age 95
of Park Hill, OK. Law Enforcement Officer. Died Friday, August 2nd, 2019 in Muskogee, OK. Funeral services Friday, August 9th, 2019 at 9:00 AM at Reed-Culver Chapel. Visitation Thursday, August 8th, 2019 beginning at noon until 6:00 Pm.  Interment at 11:00 AM at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, OK. 

Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Homeless meeting Tahlequah Resource Outreach Team

The name has been changed to
Tahlequah Resource Outreach Team, according to email from Jay Jones.

Facebook page has been setup
https://www.facebook.com/groups/439848783410417/

Next meeting August 13, 2019 5:30PM Armory

 

Obituary - Rick L Powell July 8, 1962 - October 25, 2018

Rick L Powell

July 8, 1962 - October 25, 2018 
 

Obituary for Rick L Powell

Rick L. Powell was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on July 8, 1962. He passed away at his home in Sun Valley, California, on October 25, 2018, at the age of 56. Rick is survived by his mother, Zelma Hart Person of Las Vegas, Nevada; his father, Ron Powell of Abilene, Texas; two sisters, Robin Powell of Santa Clarita, California, and Sheri Person of Burbank, California; and his Aunt Maxine Hart of Tahlequah.
Graveside services will be held at the Tahlequah City Cemetery, Friday, August 16, 2019 at 10:00am, under the care of Green Country Funeral Home
 

Graveside and Interment of Cremains


AUG 16. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Tahlequah City Cemetery
Tahlequah, OK, 74464


Green Country Funeral Home 
 
 

Obituary - SHIRLEY ANN CARR – age 56

SHIRLEY ANN CARR – age 56
of Vian, OK. Wal-Mart Cashier. Died Wednesday, July 31st, 2019 in Vian, OK. Private family services.

Reed Culver Funeral Home
117 W. Delaware Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P: (918) 456-2551
F: (918) 456-0533