Saturday, December 21, 2019

Obituary - Virginia Palmer June 24, 1939 - December 19, 2019

Virginia Palmer

June 24, 1939 - December 19, 2019 
 
 

Obituary for Virginia Palmer

Virginia Palmer was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 24, 1939, to James and Patricia (Ingle) Dowden.
She passed away on December 19, 2019 at her home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 80.
Virginia attended and graduated Coronado High School in Coronado, California. Following graduation, she attended George Washington University in Washington D.C.
She married Homer Palmer and they began their family.
Virginia loved the Lord and her family and attended churched throughout Tahlequah. She enjoyed reading.
Virginia was proud of all her children. She was a very social person and was always our and about attending Tahlequah City Council meetings, Friday Bible study at Go Ye Village and visiting the ladies at her bank.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents James and Patricia Dowden; and daughter-in-law Stephanie Palmer.
She is survived by her seven children, Marie “Quita” Yamamoto and Roy of San Diego, CA, Michael Palmer of Pueblo, CO, Leonard Palmer of Boulder, CO, Teresa Palmer-Skartlien and Roar of Norway, David Palmer of OKC, OK, Kenneth Palmer of Perris, CA and Leda Palmer of Tahlequah, OK; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren and two soon to be here.
 

Visitation

DEC 22. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CST)
Green Country Funeral Home
203 S. Commercial Rd. PO Box 2048
Tahlequah, OK, 74465

Graveside and Interment

DEC 23. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)
Tahlequah City Cemetery
1251 W Fox Street
Tahlequah, OK, 74464

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Obituary - David Randall Wilkerson September 3, 1950 - December 12, 2019

Obituary - Johnny Lyndol Wells December 23, 1934 - December 13, 2019

Johnny Lyndol Wells

December 23, 1934 - December 13, 2019 
 Johnny Lyndol Wells
 

Obituary for Johnny Lyndol Wells

Johnny Lyndol Wells was born on December 23, 1934, in Lincoln County near Chandler, Oklahoma, to William Jay Wells and Laura Tennie (Smith) Wells. His father was a farmer and his mother was a school teacher. He went to first grade in Sparks, Oklahoma. Johnny and his family lived there until 1942 when they moved to Lawton, Oklahoma, when he was eight years old.
He attended school there until they moved to El Reno in 1945. Johnny graduated from El Reno High School in 1952 and attended El Reno Junior College for two years. He married Darlene Louise Nance on September 9, 1955, at Trinity Baptist Church in El Reno, Oklahoma.
Johnny's first job was a 'soda jerk' at Peabody Creamery in El Reno.
He then worked for Safeway Grocery Store in El Reno where he became produce manager. The Safeway store burned in 1956. It was then he went to work for Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and completed his working career in the Research and Development Department as a Research Lab Technician. He was blessed to have many special projects during his time in R&D. He worked with a scientist who developed a de-icer which is still used to de-ice airplanes today. Another special project was chrome plating plastics. He has a patent in his name for a process he developed for that. He retired in 1991.
One of the most favorite times of his life was when he and Louise retired and moved to Bullet Mountain on Lake Tenkiller in 1994. He loved to fish, enjoyed boating and the great outdoors, continued with his woodworking, spent a lot of time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed sharing it all with his family and friends. In 2008, because of health reasons, the Wells built a home in Tahlequah and moved into town where he lived until passing from this world.
Johnny accepted Christ as his Savior when he was nine years old during Vacation Bible School at First Central Baptist Church in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was also baptized in that church. Johnny's primary Spiritual gift from God was teaching. He was a teacher all of his adult life- children, youth, young marrieds, and adults in his own age group. Here are First Baptist he taught Adult II Sunday School for 18 years. He was ordained Deacon in 1970 at Virginia Avenue Baptist Church in Bartlesville , Oklahoma, and served the Lord in that way ever since. He has served as Chairman of Deacons many times and was in that capacity here at First Baptist when he had his strokes in 2013. He has always been an example of right living to his wife and family and all those he came in contact with.
Aside from God and family, Johnny's life long love has been woodworking. He took shop in his freshman year of high school. We still have pieces he made back then. through the years, he continued this passion and created many beautiful wood pieces both for himself and Louise and for family and friends. Most of the wood furniture in his home is his creation. He loved designing - maybe even better than building. He kept files on all the patterns he created. Some of his most recent accomplishments were wooden boxes for his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Johnny continued to do woodworking and stained glass up to the time he passed from this world.
Johnny was a very quiet man but his feelings ran deep for his family. He was a loving, loyal and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jay and Tennie Wells and his grandson, Jayson Clayton Keys.
He is survived by his of 64 years, Louise Wells; a daughter, Kimi Keys and her husband Jay of Ramona, Oklahoma; son, Jay Wells and his wife Melinda, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; grandson Chance Wells; granddaughter-in-law, Rhenda Wells, of Sherman, Texas; and great grandchildren, Kyler Wells of Yukon, Oklahoma; Marissa Wells and Nevaeh Wells of Sherman, Texas; grandson, Kelsey Keys of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; great grandson C.J. Keys of Dewey, Oklahoma; great grandson, Jace Keys of Ramona, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Meghan Wells of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and granddaughter Kati Jacobs and her husband David of Ramona, Oklahoma; sister, Patricia Harris and her husband Mike of Plano, Texas; and sister, Ella Jean Smith of Myrtle Beach North, Carolina. Survivors also include numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and other extended family and many, many, friends. He was a truly blessed man.
 

Funeral Service


DEC 18. 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (CST)
First Baptist Church (Tahlequah)
201 Commercial Rd
Tahlequah, OK, 74464
 
  https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Johnny-Wells-3/#!/Obituary

Obituary - BILLY JOE FOREMAN – age 93

BILLY JOE FOREMAN – age 93

of Hulbert, OK. Pipeline Forman. Died Friday, December 13th, 2019 in Tahlequah, OK. 

Memorial services at a later date.

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


Obituary -Lawford "Luke" Jackson May 4, 1943 – December 15, 2019

Lawford "Luke" Jackson

May 4, 1943December 15, 2019

Lawford "Luke" Jackson was born on May 4, 1943 in Keys, OK and passed away on December 15, 2019 in Keys, OK.

  • PALLBEARERS

  • Keys Fire Department
  • Bob Dodd, Honorary
  • Garland McChristian, Honorary
  • Jim Powell, Honorary
  • John Powell, Honorary
  • Connie Thompson, Honorary
19 December

Visitation

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
 
20 December

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/lawford-jackson-8964611
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 - Priscilla La June Blair September 8, 1942 – December 14, 2019

Priscilla La June Blair

September 8, 1942December 14, 2019

Priscilla La June Blair was born on September 8, 1942 and passed away on December 14, 2019.

 

17 December

Visitation

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm



18 December

Funeral Service

2:00 pm

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/priscilla-blair-8962823

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


 

 

Obituary - Alton "Ray" Duffield August 8, 1932 – December 12, 2019

Alton "Ray" Duffield

August 8, 1932December 12, 2019


Memorial services for Alton “Ray” Duffield will be held Friday, December 20th, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Reed-Culver Chapel with Reverend Charlie Shell officiating. Ray will be laid to rest with his mother at Moodys Cemetery in Moodys, OK. Online condolences for Ray’s family may be left at www.reedculver.com
Alton Ray Duffield, better known as Ray, was born August 8th, 1932 in Moodys, OK, the son of Eli and Mollie (Chaudoin) Duffield. He was raised around the Tahlequah area, after graduated high school, would go on to join the United States Navy. He proudly served his country as a Seaman First Class aboard the Hector AR 7, a repair ship that did repairs up and down the Korean coast as well as the California coast and the WestPac cruises, winning the Battle efficiency Plaque in both 1954 and 1955.he served honorably beginning in January 11th, 1952 until April 10th, 1956, and reserves from 1956 until 1958. He later began a career in the oil industry for Poole Oil Company as a rough neck, working long, hard hours on a job he loved. Ray’s true joy in life was his family. He married Betty Ann Thompson in Miami, OK in 1962 and this union was blessed with seven children, four sons and three daughters, David, James, Ronald, Charles, Margaret, Mary Kaye, and Jimmie Diane. Ray always kept his hands busy, whether tinkering around the in yard or tending to his garden, raising vegetables and the most beautiful tomatoes. Everyone loved to gather round to hear war stories of his time in the Navy, like any good sailor, the stories became a bit dramatic, but it made for really interesting stories. Playing dominoes or hanging out at the local VFW was a few of his favorite pastimes, spending time with his fellow servicemen. Ray was always full of life, cracking jokes and letting his ornery steak shine. There was nothing like time spent with family, especially surrounded by his best friends, his grandchildren. Of course, he couldn’t get far without his Canine sidekick, Pearl. He never missed an opportunity to join for a family gathering, some holiday festivities, good food and grandchildren. This loving father and grandfather passed from this life on Thursday, December 12th, 2019 in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 87. He leaves a vacant chair that can never be filled.
Those that have gone one before him include his wife, mom and dad, two sons, Ronald and Charles Duffield, one daughter, Margaret Dotson, grandson, Raymond James Dotson, and grandparents, John and Annie (Roach) Duffield and Jack and Louanna (Beamer)Chaudoin.
His memory lives on through his two sons, David Thompson and wife Carol Ann and James Duffield of Tahlequah, OK and two daughters, Mary Kaye Horawa of Oklahoma City, OK and Jimmie Diane Jones of Tahlequah, OK. He is survived by ten grandchildren, Dawn Sarnie and husband Robert of Oklahoma City, OK, Tammy Albrightson of El Reno, OK, Michael Dean Horawa of Oklahoma City, OK, Barbara Marie Horawa of Colorado, Todd Horawa of Oklahoma City, OK, Joni Lyons and husband Michael of North Carolina, Annie Duffield of New Mexico David Michael Thompson of Tahlequah, OK, and Jamie Duffield of Tahlequah, along with cherished great grandchildren, Deane Bamburg, Ashley and Jeremy Dreadfulwater, Jasmine and Britny Benitez, Aiyanna Sarnie, Jose Benitez III, Bradean, Jaci, Heath, Hayden, and Hesston Horawa and many nieces, nephews, cousins, his great great grandchildren and a host of friends and loved ones.
20 December

Memorial Services

10:00 am
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
 
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/alton-duffield-8959883
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

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Friday, December 13, 2019

Obituary - Eddie Ray Cochran September 12, 1958 - December 8, 2019

Eddie Ray Cochran

September 12, 1958 - December 8, 2019 
 

Obituary for Eddie Ray Cochran

Eddie Ray Cochran was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on September 12, 1958 to Rebecca and Charlie Carver. He passed away at his home December 8, 2019, at the age of 61 years 2 months and 27 days.
Eddie was a member of Elm Tree Baptist Church. He enjoyed restoring old cars and watching westerns.
Eddie is preceded in death by his father, Charlie Carver; a sister, Ciindy Watkins; one granddaughter, Marie Dawn Watkins; and his grandparents.
He is survived by his two children, Brandon and Angela Cochran; his mother, Rebecca Carver and his dad Burl Carver; a sister, Debbie Warner and husband Mike; and his brother, Will Watkins; seven grandchildren; and special friend Kay Blossom.
 

Memorial Service


DEC 28. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)
Green Country Funeral Home
203 S. Commercial Rd. PO Box 2048
Tahlequah, OK, 74465

Cemetery Details

Park Hill Cemetery


Park Hill, OK, 
 
https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Eddie-Cochran/#!/Obituary
 
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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Obituary - Robert Clarke Pirsch December 10, 2019

Robert Clarke Pirsch

December 10, 2019 
 

Obituary & Service

No obituary.
 
 
For updates, click here:
 
Green Country Funeral Home
 
 
 

Obituary - Amy Lynn Ackerman August 6, 1976 – December 8, 2019

Amy Lynn Ackerman

August 6, 1976December 8, 2019
Obituary of Amy Lynn Ackerman

Amy Lynn Ackerman was born on August 6, 1976 in Muskogee, OK and passed away on December 8, 2019 in Tahlequah, OK.


  • PALLBEARERS

  • Paul Dollarhide, Honorary
  • Jadyn Swickhamer, Honorary
  • Bump Orear, Honorary
  • Shane Dollarhide, Honorary
  • Shawn Connor, Honorary
  • Ethan Ackerman, Honorary
  • Randy Hustler, Honorary
13 December

Visitation

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
16 December

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home

Tahlequah, OK

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


Obituary - Doyle Edwin Ryals February 27, 1948 - December 9, 2019

Doyle Edwin Ryals

February 27, 1948 - December 9, 2019 
 

Obituary & Service

No obituary.
 
 
For updates, click here:
 
Green Country Funeral Home
 
 
 

Obituary - Robert Henry McMullen May 24, 1934 - December 8, 2019

 
 

Obituary for Robert Henry McMullen

Robert Henry McMullen was born on May 24, 1934, in Elkton, Maryland to Howard and Ella (Carter) McMullen. He passed away December 8. 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 14 days.
Bob attended school in Elklton, Maryland.
In his early years he worked as a carpenter but would eventually work the remainder of his life as a mechanic. It was known that he could even diagnose auto problems over the phone.
Bob married Hazel Bailey on June 3, 1978 at Welling, Oklahoma. He and Hazel raised ten children together. He was a good man with a kind heart he loved helping others and felt “neighbors should help neighbors.”
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ralph; and a grandson Justin.
Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Hazel of the home; his children, Bobby McMullen
and Dedra of Alex, Oklahoma. Donna Little and Roy of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Buddy McMullen of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Ella Neesmith and Jim of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Robbie Bailey and Eddie of Hulbert, Oklahoma, James Mandrell of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Linda Buchanan and Darryl of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Joyce Little and Justin of Keys, Oklahoma, April Little and Lane of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and John Cope and Apriel of Blanchard, Oklahoma; his brother, Earl McMullen; 23 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; as well as many extended family members, friends and loved ones.
 

Graveside and Interment


DEC 12. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)
New Hope Cemetery
Hulbert, OK
 
 
 

Obituary - Robert Elisha Guthrie Jr. August 6, 1933 – December 9, 2019

Robert Elisha Guthrie Jr.

August 6, 1933December 9, 2019
 

Robert Elisha Guthrie was born on August 6, 1933 in Tahlequah, OK and passed away on December 9, 2019.

 

Services

No services are scheduled at this time. Receive a notification when services are updated.
 
For updates, click here:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/robert-guthrie-8955998
 
 

 

 

Obituary - Gordon Ray Wolfe July 26, 1956 – December 8, 2019

Gordon Ray Wolfe

July 26, 1956December 8, 2019
 Obituary of Gordon Ray Wolfe
 
Funeral services for Gordon Ray Wolfe will be held on Friday, December 13th, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Reed-Culver Chapel with Reverend David Wiens officiating. His family will receive visitors on Thursday, December 12th, 2019 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com. Gordon Ray Wolfe, or Gordie to his family, was born on Thursday, July 26th, 1956 in Tahlequah, OK, the son of Richard Lee and Betty Jean (Padgett) Wolfe. He was raised with two brothers and two sisters, Michael, Darwin, Barbara and Donna. He attended school in Tahlequah and later did studies to become a medical technician. He served in the United States Air Force from 19—until his honorable discharge in19--. He married the love of his life, Linda “Jodi” Joann Quinto on December 8th, 1984 at the Southside Baptist Church in Tahlequah, OK. This union was blessed with one son and one daughter, Anthony Lewis and Catherine LeAnn. He worked hard and made sure his family was provided for. When there was a little spare time, he liked curling up to read or watch a good movie. He was a generous ,kind spirit, and always went the extra mile to care for people around him. He was quiet but possessed a sharp wit and a keen sense of humor. The most important part of Gordons life was his family, he absolutely adored them. Gordon and Jodi were faithful member of Southside Baptist and also attended Neosha, where Jodi was often singing and Gordon was helping wherever asked. Special occasions were often being at home enjoying a home cooked meal and spoiling the best people on the planet, their grandchildren, Shelby, Chris, Hannah, and Macy. He lost his beloved wife on June 23rd, 2016, following 31 years of life, love and wonderful memories. Gordon enjoyed time spent with his family, supporting them in all their activities and sharing the special days. The Lord called this dedicated health professional, husband, father, son and brother home from his labors on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 in Pryor, OK. He was 63 years old and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, beloved wife Jodi, and his grandparents.
He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Betty, children, Anthony Lewis Wolfe and wife Lori Dawn of Pryor, OK, and Catherine LeAnn Geary-Wolfe of Tahlequah, OK. He leaves his brothers and sisters, Michael Dale Wolfe and wife Elaine of Tahlequah, OK, Darwin Kal Wolfe of Stilwell, OK, Barbara Renee Flynn of Stilwell, OK, and Donna Jane Wolfe of Tahlequah, OK. He will live on in his beloved grandchildren, Shelby Whittington, Chris Green, Hannah Wolfe and Macy Minnix. He also leaves a very special great grandson Jonathan Green, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.
 
 12 December

Visitation

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
 
13 December

Funeral Service

10:00 am
Reed-Culver Chapel

Tahlequah, OK
 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/gordon-wolfe-8955301

Tahlequah, OK

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Obituary - Jack Edwards October 31, 1961 - December 2, 2019

Jack Edwards

October 31, 1961 - December 2, 2019 
 
 

Obituary for Jack Edwards

Jack Edwards was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma, on October 31, 1961 to Claude and Geraldine (Brown) Edwards. He passed away at Northeastern Health System on December 2, 2019, at the age of 58.
Jack was employed as a laborer in the farming industry until his health began to fail.
Per his request there will be no services.
 
 
Green Country Funeral Home 

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Obituary - James Ray Carey December 7, 1973 - November 29, 2019

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
James Ray Carey was born on December 7, 1973 in Tahlequah, OK to Harold (Doc) Carey and Margaret Ann Smith Carey. James departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the age of 45 years 11 months and 22 days.
Growing up, James attended Tahlequah and Hulbert public schools. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes and wrestling and had many trophies to prove it. He also loved baseball. James loved making people smile and laugh. If you knew James, you knew what kind of jokester he was. He loved life and most of all he loved his family.
James was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Ann Smith Carey, his maternal grandparents, Coy and Maggie Young, his paternal grandparents, Charley and Ramona Carey.
Those left to cherish his memory are: His wife, Amanda (Gates) Carey of the home; three sons, Brent Carey and wife Latosha of Fort Smith, AR, Austin Carey of Tahlequah, OK , and Cruzton Carey of Tahlequah, OK; his father, Harold (Doc) Carey and wife LaVonna of Tahlequah, OK; three sisters, Krystal Mitchell and husband Aaron of Sand Springs, OK, Johnna Ann Williams of Tahlequah, OK, Felicia Brooks and husband Brandon of Tahlequah, OK; one brother, Kevin Stuhmer Jr. and wife April of Stilwell, OK; his most precious grandchildren, Abrielle, Kamre, Saxton, Brynleigh, and Zaivyn; many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and a whole host of family and friends.
 

Funeral Service


DEC 4. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)
Green Country Funeral Home Chapel
203 S. Ron Rice Avenue
Tahlequah, OK
 

Monday, December 2, 2019

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