Saturday, February 29, 2020
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Obituary - Joe Grayson Jr. May 20, 1948 – February 25, 2020
Joe Grayson Jr.
May 20, 1948 – February 25, 2020
Funeral services for Joe Grayson Jr will be
held on Monday, March 2nd, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Sequoyah High School
Gym in Tahlequah with Pastor DJ McCarter and former Principle Chief of
the Cherokee Nation, Chad Smith officiating. Joe will have a visitation
at Reed-Culver Funeral Home on Sunday, March 1st, 2020 beginning at 2:00
PM, with his family in attendance beginning at 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
He will be laid to rest on Monday at Tahlequah City Cemetery in
Tahlequah. Online condolences for his family may be left at
www.reedculver.com.
Pallbearers for Joe include Webster Grayson, Noel Grayson, Jessie Grayson, Justin Grayson, Brandon Caruso, and Roy Lowery.
Joe Grayson Jr was born on Thursday, May 20th, 1948, in Tahlequah, OK, the son of Joe and Charlotte (Robin) Grayson Sr. He would be joined later by six brothers and four sisters, Sammy, Stanley, Patricia, Webster, Sean, Roberta, Noel, Matthew, Mary Ellen and Linda. He attended school and graduated in Tahlequah, and had begun his university studies when the Vietnam War required his services, and called him to serve. He served in the US Army faithfully from January 4th, 1968 until his Honorable Discharge in December 30th, 1970. He was proud of his service to his country and even more proud of his Cherokee Heritage, that enabled him to serve those around him with dignity, honor and respect for all people. He was to meet and marry the love of his life and his best friend, Gwendolyn Kay Hogan on January 11th, 1980 in Eureka Springs, AR. Together they would raise a family of four sons and one daughter, Joe III, Grant, Aaron, Stuart, and Mary Charlotte. Joe was a man of the people and served as the Deputy Chief of the Cherokee People from 2003 until 2011. He was always there, listening to their stories, offering advice, giving council, working in any way he could to help where he could. The Cherokee people were always first and foremost on his mind. When his work was done, Joe loved any time spent with his wife, kids and grandkids. He was so very proud of his grandchildren and considered himself their biggest fan. He loved hunting deer, going fishing, and gunsmithing. He restored classic cars and was recently working on a 1993 Jaguar. He was proud of his military service and kept up with fellow service members in the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. You only had to spend five minutes with Joe to realize he was a fond of people. He liked to share a cup of coffee and hear what was going in the town. He liked hearing about the kids in school and the events that were coming up. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor, and a great smile. He always had time to make you feel like you were important to Joe. His wife passed from this life in 2017. Joe did his best to keep busy. His health began to fail him and he passed from this life on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 at his home in Tahlequah, OK, surrounded by the family he loved so much. He was 72 years old. He leaves a legacy of caring for his country, his community, and his family.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Anna Robin, his mother and father, Joe and Charlotte (Robin) Grayson Sr., and his brothers and sisters, Sammy Grayson, Stanley Grayson, Sean Grayson, Matthew Grayson, Patricia Oosahwee, and Roberta Grayson.
The family he leaves to carry on his legacy include his children, Joe Grayson III of Little Rock, AR, Grant Grayson of Poteau, OK, Aaron Lemaster of Tahlequah, OK, Stuart Grayson and wife Shayla of Tahlequah, OK, and Mary Charlotte Grayson of Washington, DC. He is survived by his two brothers and two sisters, Webster Grayson and wife Debbie of Tahlequah, OK, Noel Grayson and wife Carrie of Tahlequah, OK, Linda Charlene Grayson-Patton and husband Dewayne of Porum, OK, and Mary Ellen Grayson. Joe lives on in his three adored granddaughters, Lyla June Grayson, Anna Kay Grayson and Charlotte Riley Grayson all of Tahlequah. He also leaves his Aunts, Virginia Aparicio of California and Connie Groves and husband Eddie of Tulsa, OK, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.
Pallbearers for Joe include Webster Grayson, Noel Grayson, Jessie Grayson, Justin Grayson, Brandon Caruso, and Roy Lowery.
Joe Grayson Jr was born on Thursday, May 20th, 1948, in Tahlequah, OK, the son of Joe and Charlotte (Robin) Grayson Sr. He would be joined later by six brothers and four sisters, Sammy, Stanley, Patricia, Webster, Sean, Roberta, Noel, Matthew, Mary Ellen and Linda. He attended school and graduated in Tahlequah, and had begun his university studies when the Vietnam War required his services, and called him to serve. He served in the US Army faithfully from January 4th, 1968 until his Honorable Discharge in December 30th, 1970. He was proud of his service to his country and even more proud of his Cherokee Heritage, that enabled him to serve those around him with dignity, honor and respect for all people. He was to meet and marry the love of his life and his best friend, Gwendolyn Kay Hogan on January 11th, 1980 in Eureka Springs, AR. Together they would raise a family of four sons and one daughter, Joe III, Grant, Aaron, Stuart, and Mary Charlotte. Joe was a man of the people and served as the Deputy Chief of the Cherokee People from 2003 until 2011. He was always there, listening to their stories, offering advice, giving council, working in any way he could to help where he could. The Cherokee people were always first and foremost on his mind. When his work was done, Joe loved any time spent with his wife, kids and grandkids. He was so very proud of his grandchildren and considered himself their biggest fan. He loved hunting deer, going fishing, and gunsmithing. He restored classic cars and was recently working on a 1993 Jaguar. He was proud of his military service and kept up with fellow service members in the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. You only had to spend five minutes with Joe to realize he was a fond of people. He liked to share a cup of coffee and hear what was going in the town. He liked hearing about the kids in school and the events that were coming up. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor, and a great smile. He always had time to make you feel like you were important to Joe. His wife passed from this life in 2017. Joe did his best to keep busy. His health began to fail him and he passed from this life on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 at his home in Tahlequah, OK, surrounded by the family he loved so much. He was 72 years old. He leaves a legacy of caring for his country, his community, and his family.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Anna Robin, his mother and father, Joe and Charlotte (Robin) Grayson Sr., and his brothers and sisters, Sammy Grayson, Stanley Grayson, Sean Grayson, Matthew Grayson, Patricia Oosahwee, and Roberta Grayson.
The family he leaves to carry on his legacy include his children, Joe Grayson III of Little Rock, AR, Grant Grayson of Poteau, OK, Aaron Lemaster of Tahlequah, OK, Stuart Grayson and wife Shayla of Tahlequah, OK, and Mary Charlotte Grayson of Washington, DC. He is survived by his two brothers and two sisters, Webster Grayson and wife Debbie of Tahlequah, OK, Noel Grayson and wife Carrie of Tahlequah, OK, Linda Charlene Grayson-Patton and husband Dewayne of Porum, OK, and Mary Ellen Grayson. Joe lives on in his three adored granddaughters, Lyla June Grayson, Anna Kay Grayson and Charlotte Riley Grayson all of Tahlequah. He also leaves his Aunts, Virginia Aparicio of California and Connie Groves and husband Eddie of Tulsa, OK, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.
PALLBEARERS
- Webster Grayson
- Noel Grayson
- Jessie Grayson
- Justin Grayson
- Brandon Caruso
- Roy Lowery
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March
1 March
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmReed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Tahlequah, OK 74464
1 March
Family Present at Visitation
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmReed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
2
March
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Funeral Service
10:00 amSequoyah High School Gymnasium
17091 Muskogee Avenue
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 W Delaware
St.
Tahlequah, OK
74464
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456-2551
(F): (918)
456-0533
Obituary - Bobby Clifton September 2, 1945 - February 25, 2020
Obituary & Service
No obituary.
For updates, click here: https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Bobby-Clifton/
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Obituary - ARTHUR SHEPHERD – age 79
ARTHUR
SHEPHERD – age 79 of Muskogee, OK. Died Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 in Tulsa, OK.
No services planned.
No services planned.
Reed-Culver Funeral
Home
117 W Delaware
St.
Tahlequah, OK
74464
(P): (918)
456-2551
(F): (918)
456-0533
Obituary - Mccoy J Steelman January 19, 1942 - February 24, 2020
Obituary for Mccoy J Steelman
McCoy
J. Steelman was born in Wister, Oklahoma on January 19, 1942. He passed
from this life on February 24, 2020 at Grace Living Center in
Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 78 years 2 months and 5 days.
Store.
Events
Details are pending.
For updates:
https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Mccoy-Steelman/#!/Obituary
Obituary - Jamie Lynn Jordan September 21, 1972 – February 23, 2020
Jamie Lynn Jordan
September 21, 1972 – February 23, 2020
Jamie Lynn Jordan was born on September 21, 1972 in Tahlequah, OK and passed away on February 23, 2020 in Tulsa, OK.
PALLBEARERS
- Danny Deckard
- Johnny Wayne Deckard
- Luther Dallis
- Carl Dallis
- Derek Hooper
- Eslie Jordan
27 February
Visitation
1:00 pm - 6:00 pmReed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Tahlequah, OK 74464
28
February
Funeral Service
10:00 amReed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Obituary - ARCHIE IKER JR. – age 71
ARCHIE IKER
JR. – age 71
of Bunch, OK. Welder. Died Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK.
No Services Planned.
of Bunch, OK. Welder. Died Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK.
No Services Planned.
Reed-Culver Funeral
Home
117 W Delaware
St.
Tahlequah, OK
74464
(P): (918)
456-2551
(F): (918)
456-0533
Obituary - TOMMY BUSTER – age 76
TOMMY
BUSTER – age 76 of Tahlequah, OK. Died Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK.
Services Pending.
Services Pending.
Reed-Culver Funeral
Home
117 W Delaware
St.
Tahlequah, OK
74464
(P): (918)
456-2551
(F): (918)
456-0533
Obituary - Louise Mabray April 1, 1935 – February 19, 2020
Louise Mabray
April 1, 1935 – February 19, 2020
Funeral services for Louise Mabray will be
held on Monday, February 24th, 2020 at 2:00pm at Reed-Culver Chapel with
Chaplain Kevin Webster officiating. Interment will follow at Price
Cemetery. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 from
1:00pm until 6:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Online condolences may
be left for the family at www.reedculver.com.
Pallbearers for Louise will be Kip Wade, Jesse Forrest, Rickey Hicks, Nick Mabray, Tyler Hicks and Danny Norton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dillon Wade, Aaron Wade and Jeremy Mabray.
Louise (Robbins) Mabray was born in Tahlequah, OK on Monday, April 1, 1935 to Willie and Helen (Robbins) Wade. She passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK at age 84. Louise worked as a seamstress, doing alterations at Workman’s Department Store for more than forty years.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Mabray and a son, Mike Mabray.
Louse leaves behind her three children, Jerry Mabray and wife Brenda of Wagoner, OK, Gene Mabray and wife Oleta of Tahelquah, OK and Marilyn Girdner of Tahlequah, OK. Her legacy lives on through her five grandchildren, Danielle Atkins, Jeremy Mabray, Nick Mabray, Rickey Hicks, and Amanda Ellis; fourteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Don Wade and wife Ann and Ray Wade and wife Elleen and many other friends and loved ones.
22
February
Pallbearers for Louise will be Kip Wade, Jesse Forrest, Rickey Hicks, Nick Mabray, Tyler Hicks and Danny Norton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dillon Wade, Aaron Wade and Jeremy Mabray.
Louise (Robbins) Mabray was born in Tahlequah, OK on Monday, April 1, 1935 to Willie and Helen (Robbins) Wade. She passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK at age 84. Louise worked as a seamstress, doing alterations at Workman’s Department Store for more than forty years.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Mabray and a son, Mike Mabray.
Louse leaves behind her three children, Jerry Mabray and wife Brenda of Wagoner, OK, Gene Mabray and wife Oleta of Tahelquah, OK and Marilyn Girdner of Tahlequah, OK. Her legacy lives on through her five grandchildren, Danielle Atkins, Jeremy Mabray, Nick Mabray, Rickey Hicks, and Amanda Ellis; fourteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Don Wade and wife Ann and Ray Wade and wife Elleen and many other friends and loved ones.
PALLBEARERS
- Kip Wade
- Jesse Forrest
- Rickey Hicks
- Nick Mabray
- Tyler Hicks
- Danny Norton
- Dillon Wade, Honorary
- Aaron Wade, Honorary
- Jeremy Mabray, Honorary
Visitation
1:00 pm - 6:00 pmReed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Tahlequah, OK 74464
24
February
Funeral Service
2:00 pmReed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Roberta Hitchcock - Hitchcock's Place
I just wanted to share this picture of Roberta.
One of the kindest people.
You can see the love in her eyes.
One of the kindest people.
You can see the love in her eyes.
Obituary - Jackie Kerns April 2, 1941 ~ February 15, 2020
Jackie Kerns
April 2, 1941 ~ February 15, 2020
Obituary
Jackie Marie Kerns (Beaty), daughter of Lino and Jane(Williams) Beaty, was born April 2,1941 in Nowata County, Oklahoma and departed this life on February 15, 2020 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 13 days.Jackie loved life and loved her family, spending time with her grand babies gave her the greatest joy. She was devout in her faith and always attended church functions and bible studies. Jackie was involved in relay for life as well as the Alzheimer’s relays. She spent her free time doing crossword puzzles, playing games on her tablet and watching her soaps she also looked forward to family vacations. Jackie loved baking and her specialty were her peanut butter cookies which, was a recipe that was passed down to her. She also enjoyed and tried to attend all her grandchildren’s school and sports functions. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother; Ralph Beaty and sister; Mary Heckard.
She is survived by a loving family which includes her daughters April Harless and husband Brian of Tahlequah, OK and Debbie Mabry and husband Dan of El Segundo, CA, sister; Rdella Benning of Tahlequah, OK, brothers; Leon Beaty of Jarrell, TX and Lou Wedding of Tahlequah, OK, grandchildren; Haley Harless, Taylor Harless, Timothy Mabry and Joshua Mabry. Several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive her.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Exciting Southeast Baptist Church building fund or American Cancer Society.
To send flowers to Jackie's family, please visit our floral section.
https://tahlequah.hartfuneralhome.net/obituary/Jackie-Kerns
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Obituary - Eulamae Miller June 13, 1926 - February 15, 2020
Eulamae Miller
June 13, 1926 - February 15, 2020
Here is Eulamae Miller’s obituary. Please accept Everhere’s sincere condolences.
With heavy hearts, at the age of 93, we announce the death of Eulamae Miller (Tahlequah, Oklahoma), who passed away on February 15, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eulamae Miller to pay them a last tribute. You may also light a candle in honor of Eulamae Miller.
Such a sweet lady. She will be missed!
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Obituary - Herman Kennicutt October 15, 1934 - February 12, 2020
Obituary for Herman Kennicutt
Funeral
services for Herman Kennicutt, will be 2:00 PM Saturday February 15,
2020 at Green Country Funeral Home. Officiating will be Chaplain Jim
Keil. Pallbearers are Christopher Blackburn, Clayton Blackburn, Nathan
Stewart, Anthony Anderson, Joe Capps, and Ryan Groetken. Interment will
follow in the Park Hill Cemetery under the care of Green Country Funeral
Home.
Herman Kennicutt was born on October 15, 1934 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Claude and Onie (Buse) Kennicutt. He left this life on February 12, 2020 from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the age 0f 85 years 3 months and 28 days.
Herman Kennicutt served in the Us Navy from 1953 – 1957 and the US Army from 1958 – 1974. Active duty and campaigns Herman served in included: 20 years retired China service, Korea, Vietnam, Berlin, Germany, and U.S Army Transportation Corps which he had special training in.
Herman received several awards during his time served in the military ; S.S. Quail Badge Rifle (M-4), NDSM (2), ARCOM Afem (Korea), ADM Berlin, China Service medal, two O/S bars, RVNC-g, RVNCM W/60 Dev-good conduct medals (4), six VC stripes, W Palm.
Herman was preceded in death by his parents.
Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his son, David Kennicutt and wife Jodi, daughter, Sabrina Todd and husband Kenneth Todd Jr grandchildren, Brandy Stewart, Holly Caddell, Autumn McGowin, Kristin Capps, Joshua Lang; two step grandsons, Christopher Blackburn and Clayton Blackburn, sister Hazel Sharpe, and brothers J.D. Kennicutt and George Kennicutt; as well as many extended family members including great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, several sisters and brothers that are too numerous to mention.
Herman Kennicutt was born on October 15, 1934 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Claude and Onie (Buse) Kennicutt. He left this life on February 12, 2020 from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the age 0f 85 years 3 months and 28 days.
Herman Kennicutt served in the Us Navy from 1953 – 1957 and the US Army from 1958 – 1974. Active duty and campaigns Herman served in included: 20 years retired China service, Korea, Vietnam, Berlin, Germany, and U.S Army Transportation Corps which he had special training in.
Herman received several awards during his time served in the military ; S.S. Quail Badge Rifle (M-4), NDSM (2), ARCOM Afem (Korea), ADM Berlin, China Service medal, two O/S bars, RVNC-g, RVNCM W/60 Dev-good conduct medals (4), six VC stripes, W Palm.
Herman was preceded in death by his parents.
Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his son, David Kennicutt and wife Jodi, daughter, Sabrina Todd and husband Kenneth Todd Jr grandchildren, Brandy Stewart, Holly Caddell, Autumn McGowin, Kristin Capps, Joshua Lang; two step grandsons, Christopher Blackburn and Clayton Blackburn, sister Hazel Sharpe, and brothers J.D. Kennicutt and George Kennicutt; as well as many extended family members including great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, several sisters and brothers that are too numerous to mention.
Funeral Service
FEB 15.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
(CST)
Green Country Funeral Home Chapel
203 S. Ron Rice Avenue
Tahlequah, OK
Cemetery Details
Park Hill Cemetery
https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Herman-Kennicutt/#!/Obituary
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Obituary - Lola Mae Kelley December 17, 1934 - February 12, 2020
Obituary for Lola Mae Kelley
Lola Mae Kelley was born December 17, 1934 in Chivington, Colorado, daughter of David Earley and Osie (Peck) Root.
She died on February 12, 2020 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma after reaching the age of 85 years 1 month and 26 days.
She was married to Wayne Kelley on March 22, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas. She and Wayne had shared 46 1/2 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2004.
Lola loved fishing with Wayne and making quilts. The happiest moments though was spending time with her family whom she loved so very, very much. Lola attended Harvest Time Tabernacle.
Lola was preceded in death by her parents; David and Osie Root; husband, Wayne Kelley; four sisters, Mary Helen Lacrone, Elvera Skinner, Earlene Hodges and Clara Seals; a brother, Charley Root and an infant granddaughter.
She is survived by three children, Brenda Spencer and Millard of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Gary Kelley and wife Carlene of Stilwell, Oklahoma and David Kelley and wife Rachel of Tulsa, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, Tammy West, Jason Spencer, Kenny Barnes, Shana Dallis, Kodey Kelley, Jesse Kelley, Lacey Kelley, Amber Clayton, Kyle Kelley and Fallon Firmansjah; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Larry Root of Phoenix, Arizona; a sister, Geneva Wilson Poor, many extended family members and a host of other friends and loved ones.
She died on February 12, 2020 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma after reaching the age of 85 years 1 month and 26 days.
She was married to Wayne Kelley on March 22, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas. She and Wayne had shared 46 1/2 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2004.
Lola loved fishing with Wayne and making quilts. The happiest moments though was spending time with her family whom she loved so very, very much. Lola attended Harvest Time Tabernacle.
Lola was preceded in death by her parents; David and Osie Root; husband, Wayne Kelley; four sisters, Mary Helen Lacrone, Elvera Skinner, Earlene Hodges and Clara Seals; a brother, Charley Root and an infant granddaughter.
She is survived by three children, Brenda Spencer and Millard of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Gary Kelley and wife Carlene of Stilwell, Oklahoma and David Kelley and wife Rachel of Tulsa, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, Tammy West, Jason Spencer, Kenny Barnes, Shana Dallis, Kodey Kelley, Jesse Kelley, Lacey Kelley, Amber Clayton, Kyle Kelley and Fallon Firmansjah; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Larry Root of Phoenix, Arizona; a sister, Geneva Wilson Poor, many extended family members and a host of other friends and loved ones.
Freewater Cemetery
https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Lola-Kelley/#!/Obituary
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Obituary - LARRY PFEIL – age 64
LARRY
PFEIL – age 64
of Tahlequah, OK. Died Friday, February 7th 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Services Pending.
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of Tahlequah, OK. Died Friday, February 7th 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Services Pending.
Reed-Culver Funeral
Home
117 W Delaware
St.
Tahlequah, OK
74464
(P): (918)
456-2551
(F): (918)
456-0533
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Obituary - Sue Ann Pritchett April 21, 1952 – February 11, 2020
Sue Ann Pritchett
April 21, 1952 – February 11, 2020
Funeral services for Sue Ann Pritchett will
be held on Monday, February 17th, 2020 at 10:00 Am at Reed-Culver Chapel
with Brother Jess French officiating. Sue Ann will have a visitation on
Sunday, February 16th, 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM until 6:00 Pm at
Reed-Culver. She will be laid to rest with her family at Barber Cemetery
near Cookson, OK. Online condolences for her family may be left at
www.reedculver.com.
Pallbearers for Sue Ann include Ronnie Brown, Brandon Washington, Jonathan Washington, Bull McLemore, Jason Stopp and Jacob Brown.
Sue Ann Hooper-Pritchett was born Monday, April 21, 1952 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Roy and Nannie (Handle) Hooper. She was part of a large family, having 10 brothers and sisters. At a young age, she attended the Oaks Mission School. During her high school years, she attended and graduated from Tahlequah High School. She then began her nursing career as a CNA while she started her studies at the Cherokee Nation Nursing School, earning her LPN. She worked in the nursing home industry while she attended Bacone pursuing her Registered Nurse degree. She met John Tee Pritchett and married, raising a family of 3 daughters, Diana, Tara and Melanie, and 1 son, Anthony. Sue was a dedicated health provider. She took the time to heal the mind and soul as well as the body. She always had time to share a laugh or give them one of her special smiles. When she was home, the focus was on family. She never missed the chance to watch her kids play sports, and you knew she was there because you could hear her yelling from the sidelines. She loved time spent with family, either enjoying a picnic, family vacations, playing Bingo, meeting friends at the casino or watching her nephew, Jonathan Washington, play ball in the holiday tournament. She was lovable, welcoming and never met a stranger. Her smile was the warmest, her understanding endless and her heart was huge. Her husband passed from this life and she kept up with her family until her health began to fail. Sue passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK. Sue was 67 years old. Sue will be greatly missed by all.
Sue is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and brothers and sisters, Inez Carpenter, Irene Cochran, Rufus Hooper, Bob Hooper, James Hooper, Wanda Campbell, Ida Vann, and Louise Hooper, and two great-granddaughters, Thalia and Everly Landaverde Brown.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Diana Aguilar and husband Pancho, Anthony Pritchett and wife Sandy, Tara Landaverde and husband Felipe and Melanie Pritchett. She leaves behind one sister, Nina Washington and husband Johnny, and one brother, Calvin Hooper. Sue lives on in her six grandchildren, Joseph Pritchett, Alex Aguilar, Slynda Landaverde, Juan Aguilar, Leonardo Landaverde and Dayson Pritchett, as well as three great-grandchildren Alayna Brown, Ariella Brown and Isaac Aguilar. Sue also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.
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Pallbearers for Sue Ann include Ronnie Brown, Brandon Washington, Jonathan Washington, Bull McLemore, Jason Stopp and Jacob Brown.
Sue Ann Hooper-Pritchett was born Monday, April 21, 1952 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Roy and Nannie (Handle) Hooper. She was part of a large family, having 10 brothers and sisters. At a young age, she attended the Oaks Mission School. During her high school years, she attended and graduated from Tahlequah High School. She then began her nursing career as a CNA while she started her studies at the Cherokee Nation Nursing School, earning her LPN. She worked in the nursing home industry while she attended Bacone pursuing her Registered Nurse degree. She met John Tee Pritchett and married, raising a family of 3 daughters, Diana, Tara and Melanie, and 1 son, Anthony. Sue was a dedicated health provider. She took the time to heal the mind and soul as well as the body. She always had time to share a laugh or give them one of her special smiles. When she was home, the focus was on family. She never missed the chance to watch her kids play sports, and you knew she was there because you could hear her yelling from the sidelines. She loved time spent with family, either enjoying a picnic, family vacations, playing Bingo, meeting friends at the casino or watching her nephew, Jonathan Washington, play ball in the holiday tournament. She was lovable, welcoming and never met a stranger. Her smile was the warmest, her understanding endless and her heart was huge. Her husband passed from this life and she kept up with her family until her health began to fail. Sue passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK. Sue was 67 years old. Sue will be greatly missed by all.
Sue is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and brothers and sisters, Inez Carpenter, Irene Cochran, Rufus Hooper, Bob Hooper, James Hooper, Wanda Campbell, Ida Vann, and Louise Hooper, and two great-granddaughters, Thalia and Everly Landaverde Brown.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Diana Aguilar and husband Pancho, Anthony Pritchett and wife Sandy, Tara Landaverde and husband Felipe and Melanie Pritchett. She leaves behind one sister, Nina Washington and husband Johnny, and one brother, Calvin Hooper. Sue lives on in her six grandchildren, Joseph Pritchett, Alex Aguilar, Slynda Landaverde, Juan Aguilar, Leonardo Landaverde and Dayson Pritchett, as well as three great-grandchildren Alayna Brown, Ariella Brown and Isaac Aguilar. Sue also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.
PALLBEARERS
- Ronnie Brown
- Brandon Washington
- Johnathan Washington
- Bull McLemore
- Jason Stopp
- Jacob Brown
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/sue-pritchett-9034605
16 February
Visitation
2:00 pm - 6:00 pmReed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Tahlequah, OK 74464
17
February
Funeral Service
10:00 amReed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Tahlequah, OK 74464
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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Obituary - MARINA C. TIEWS – age 90
MARINA C.
TIEWS – age 90
of Tulsa, OK. Died Saturday, February 8th, 2019 in Tulsa, OK.
No services planned.
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of Tulsa, OK. Died Saturday, February 8th, 2019 in Tulsa, OK.
No services planned.
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Obituary - Charlene Phillips July 4, 1958 – February 8, 2020
Charlene Phillips
July 4, 1958 – February 8, 2020
Funeral services for Charlene
Drywater-Phillips will be held on Friday, February 14th, 2020 at Calvary
Indian Baptist Church at 1:00 PM with Brother Larry McKinney
officiating. Her family will have a Wake Service for Charlene on
Thursday, February 13th, 2020 beginning at 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at
Reed-Culver Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Barber Cemetery
next to her family. Online condolences for her family may be left at
www.reedculver.com.
Pallbearers for Charlene include Val Drywater, Calvin Hooper, Darrick Phillips, Raymond Sowards, Olin Williams, and Darrin Phillips. Her Honorary Pallbearers include Bill Blair, Gary Leach, Raymond Fourkiller, and Gary Daney. Charlene Drywater-Phillips was born on Friday, July 4th, 1958 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Lee and Irene (Hooper) Drywater. She grew up with four brothers, James Howard, Paul Eugene, Chuck and David Gene. AT the age of eighteen, she became a Christian, dedicating her life to the Lord, serving Him all the days of her life. She would meet and marry her best friend and the love of her life, Bob Phillips, and they would be joined in Holy Matrimony on November 26th, 1976 at the New Life Indian Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK. Together they would raise one son and two daughters, Robert, Sarah, and Missy Joy. The family traveled extensively, spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing the Message of Good News to all who would listen. Charlene always did her part, Singing Gospel music in Cherokee, Choctaw, English, whatever was needed. She taught Sunday school, and even taught herself to play the piano, so she could help others. She did marvelous skit work, and devoted her life to educating others. She taught in the Elementary Christian Schools, and also learned sign language to better assist the students with special needs. She was an excellent cook, especially of the Native traditional dishes, like fry bread and potato sandwiches. She was always up to travel and had seen 29 of the 50 states. The family had a Gospel Music Group and would travel to wherever they were needed to perform, all for the glory of God. On July 1st, 1990, they moved to Colville and started two Baptist Churches on the reservation, watching both of them flourish with time. Charlene was always happy, always smiling, always putting herself ahead of others. Her few indulgences included watching boxing on TV, or perhaps watching the Seattle Sea Hawks or the Oklahoma Sooner play football. She was the perfect wife, mother and grandmother, gentle and understanding, but not above showing you her sterner side as well! Her heart and will was strong, unfortunately not so her body. The Lord called this faithful servant and guiding influence home from her labors on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 in Tulsa, OK, with her loved ones by her side. She was 61 years old. She has touched so many lives and made the world a better place.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Nanny Handle-Hooper, her mother and father, one daughter, Missy Joy Rogers, and her brother, Paul Drywater.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 43 years, Bob Phillips of the home, and two children, Robert E. Phillips and wife Whitney of Nespelem, WA, and Sarah Lynn Bartholomew and husband Chris of Spokane, WA.She also leaves three brothers, James Shores of Bartlesville, OK, Chuck Drywater of Tulsa, and David Drywater and wife Tracy of Oologah, OK. There is one sister-in-law, Cora Drywater of Tulsa, OK. Charlene lives on in her eight grandchildren, Daniel Lickfold, Kaitlyn Lickfold, Jolie Lickfold, Aston Rogers, Kanaan Rogers, and Joseph Cavasos all of Spokane and Alex Phillips and River Phillips both of Nespelem, WA. There are also many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and students, far too numerous to mention
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Pallbearers for Charlene include Val Drywater, Calvin Hooper, Darrick Phillips, Raymond Sowards, Olin Williams, and Darrin Phillips. Her Honorary Pallbearers include Bill Blair, Gary Leach, Raymond Fourkiller, and Gary Daney. Charlene Drywater-Phillips was born on Friday, July 4th, 1958 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Lee and Irene (Hooper) Drywater. She grew up with four brothers, James Howard, Paul Eugene, Chuck and David Gene. AT the age of eighteen, she became a Christian, dedicating her life to the Lord, serving Him all the days of her life. She would meet and marry her best friend and the love of her life, Bob Phillips, and they would be joined in Holy Matrimony on November 26th, 1976 at the New Life Indian Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK. Together they would raise one son and two daughters, Robert, Sarah, and Missy Joy. The family traveled extensively, spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing the Message of Good News to all who would listen. Charlene always did her part, Singing Gospel music in Cherokee, Choctaw, English, whatever was needed. She taught Sunday school, and even taught herself to play the piano, so she could help others. She did marvelous skit work, and devoted her life to educating others. She taught in the Elementary Christian Schools, and also learned sign language to better assist the students with special needs. She was an excellent cook, especially of the Native traditional dishes, like fry bread and potato sandwiches. She was always up to travel and had seen 29 of the 50 states. The family had a Gospel Music Group and would travel to wherever they were needed to perform, all for the glory of God. On July 1st, 1990, they moved to Colville and started two Baptist Churches on the reservation, watching both of them flourish with time. Charlene was always happy, always smiling, always putting herself ahead of others. Her few indulgences included watching boxing on TV, or perhaps watching the Seattle Sea Hawks or the Oklahoma Sooner play football. She was the perfect wife, mother and grandmother, gentle and understanding, but not above showing you her sterner side as well! Her heart and will was strong, unfortunately not so her body. The Lord called this faithful servant and guiding influence home from her labors on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 in Tulsa, OK, with her loved ones by her side. She was 61 years old. She has touched so many lives and made the world a better place.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Nanny Handle-Hooper, her mother and father, one daughter, Missy Joy Rogers, and her brother, Paul Drywater.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 43 years, Bob Phillips of the home, and two children, Robert E. Phillips and wife Whitney of Nespelem, WA, and Sarah Lynn Bartholomew and husband Chris of Spokane, WA.She also leaves three brothers, James Shores of Bartlesville, OK, Chuck Drywater of Tulsa, and David Drywater and wife Tracy of Oologah, OK. There is one sister-in-law, Cora Drywater of Tulsa, OK. Charlene lives on in her eight grandchildren, Daniel Lickfold, Kaitlyn Lickfold, Jolie Lickfold, Aston Rogers, Kanaan Rogers, and Joseph Cavasos all of Spokane and Alex Phillips and River Phillips both of Nespelem, WA. There are also many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and students, far too numerous to mention
PALLBEARERS
- Val Drywater
- Calvin Hooper
- Darrick Phillips
- Raymond Sowards
- Olin Williams
- Darrin Phillips
- Bill Blair, Honorary
- Gary Leach, Honorary
- Raymond Fourkiller, Honorary
- Gary Daney, Honorary
Services
- Wake Service Thursday, February 13, 2020
- Funeral Service Friday, February 14, 2020
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/charlene-phillips-9033826
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Obituary - Debbie Davis June 18, 1956 – February 8, 2020
Debbie Davis
June 18, 1956 – February 8, 2020
Funeral services for Debra Lynn Davis will be
held at the South College Church Of Christ with Mr. Chris Stinnett
officiating, on Thursday, February 13th, 2020 at 1:00 PM. Her family
has requested that Reed-Culver Funeral Home host a viewing on Wednesday,
February 12th, 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM .She will be
laid to rest at Tahlequah City Cemetery next to her husband, Gilbert.
Online condolences for her family may be left at www.reedculver.com.
Pallbearers for Debbie include Tyler Smith, Cody Keyser, Adrian Gage, Damon Hayes, and Daniel Frerichs.
Debra Lynn Davis, or Debbie to her family and friends, was born on Monday, June 18th, 1956 in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of William Howard and Oleta Jewel (Whaley)Smith Jr. She grew up with one brother, Scott Smith. Debbie graduated from Muskogee High School. She married Gilbert Davis in June of 1974, together they raised a family of one son, Michael and one daughter, Melissa. Her family was her greatest treasure on earth, and she was so very proud of her children and grandchildren. Her husband Gilbert passed from this life in 1980. Debbie then began a working career for Tahlequah Public Schools and then later at the Talking Leaves Job Corp. She was passionate about helping her students achieve all they were capable of becoming. There was no child that Debbie wouldn’t go to great lengths to help, she loved them and wanted only the best they could become. Debbie was talented in a wide variety of skills, from sewing and quilting to ceramics, antiquing to cooking, her appetizers were the best! Debbie did it all. She enjoyed a little down time curled up with a good book, mysteries were always a favorite, in the company of one of her many canine companions. She was creative, strong willed, generous with her time and talents, and the most loving heart. She attended both the South College Church of Christ and the Moodys Church of Christ, always serving in the womens ministries. Her grandchildren received an abundance of love and attention, they were so very special to Miss Debbie. The Lord called this faithful servant home from her many labors on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at her home in Tahlequah, OK. She was 63 years old and will be greatly missed by the many lives she has touched.
She is preceded in death by her father, William Smith, and her husband, Gilbert Davis. She will always be remembered by her loving children, Michael Davis and fiancé Dana Taylor of Tahlequah, OK, and Melissa Micheli and husband Joseph of Long Beach, CA. She leaves her mother, Oleta Smith, her mother-in-law, Rose Mary Davis, and one brother, Scott Smith and wife Linda of Oklahoma City, OK. Debbie lives on in her two grandchildren, Emerson Taylor and Elliana Taylor of Tahlequah, OK. She also leaves niece Jessica Keyser and husband Cody, and nephew Tyler Smith and wife Jenna, great nieces Leightyn Keyser and Emery Smith and great nephew Koen Keyser and one great nephew on the way, Grayson Smith. She also leaves all of her many friends and church family and the students whose lives have been touched by her loving, light hearted spirit.
Pallbearers for Debbie include Tyler Smith, Cody Keyser, Adrian Gage, Damon Hayes, and Daniel Frerichs.
Debra Lynn Davis, or Debbie to her family and friends, was born on Monday, June 18th, 1956 in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of William Howard and Oleta Jewel (Whaley)Smith Jr. She grew up with one brother, Scott Smith. Debbie graduated from Muskogee High School. She married Gilbert Davis in June of 1974, together they raised a family of one son, Michael and one daughter, Melissa. Her family was her greatest treasure on earth, and she was so very proud of her children and grandchildren. Her husband Gilbert passed from this life in 1980. Debbie then began a working career for Tahlequah Public Schools and then later at the Talking Leaves Job Corp. She was passionate about helping her students achieve all they were capable of becoming. There was no child that Debbie wouldn’t go to great lengths to help, she loved them and wanted only the best they could become. Debbie was talented in a wide variety of skills, from sewing and quilting to ceramics, antiquing to cooking, her appetizers were the best! Debbie did it all. She enjoyed a little down time curled up with a good book, mysteries were always a favorite, in the company of one of her many canine companions. She was creative, strong willed, generous with her time and talents, and the most loving heart. She attended both the South College Church of Christ and the Moodys Church of Christ, always serving in the womens ministries. Her grandchildren received an abundance of love and attention, they were so very special to Miss Debbie. The Lord called this faithful servant home from her many labors on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at her home in Tahlequah, OK. She was 63 years old and will be greatly missed by the many lives she has touched.
She is preceded in death by her father, William Smith, and her husband, Gilbert Davis. She will always be remembered by her loving children, Michael Davis and fiancé Dana Taylor of Tahlequah, OK, and Melissa Micheli and husband Joseph of Long Beach, CA. She leaves her mother, Oleta Smith, her mother-in-law, Rose Mary Davis, and one brother, Scott Smith and wife Linda of Oklahoma City, OK. Debbie lives on in her two grandchildren, Emerson Taylor and Elliana Taylor of Tahlequah, OK. She also leaves niece Jessica Keyser and husband Cody, and nephew Tyler Smith and wife Jenna, great nieces Leightyn Keyser and Emery Smith and great nephew Koen Keyser and one great nephew on the way, Grayson Smith. She also leaves all of her many friends and church family and the students whose lives have been touched by her loving, light hearted spirit.
PALLBEARERS
- Tyler Smith
- Cody Keyser
- Adrian Gage
- Damon Hayes
- Daniel Frerichs
Services
- Visitation Wednesday, February 12, 2020
- Funeral Service Thursday, February 13, 2020
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Obituary - Richard Leon Emartha August 26, 1951 – February 8, 2020
Richard Leon Emartha
August 26, 1951 – February 8, 2020
Richard Leon Emartha was born on August 26, 1951 in Wewoka, OK and passed away on February 8, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK.
PALLBEARERS
- Patrick Tims
- Pryce Jackson
- Ayden Tims
- Matthew Sumpter
- Phillip Bread
- Billy Flint
- Haskell Alexander, Honorary
- Winifred Harjo, Honorary
- Stan Smith, Honorary
- Brian Miller, Honorary
The funeral will be held at
D.D. Etchieson Indian UMC
412 West Seneca Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
11:00am Wednesday, February 12, 2020
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/richard-emartha-9031669
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Friday, February 7, 2020
Obituary - Sidney Kale Craig December 12, 1944 - February 6, 2020
Sidney Kale Craig
December 12, 1944 - February 6, 2020
Obituary for Sidney Kale Craig
Sidney
Kale Craig was born in Richmond, California on December 12, 1944 to
George and Syble (Briggs) Craig-Coke. He departed this life on February
6, 2020 at the age of 75 years 1 month and 27 days.
He was a 1963 graduate of Tahlequah High School, where he lettered in football.
Following graduation he began a career as an electrician at Hammons Electric. He worked for several companies before beginning a seventeen year career at Northeastern State University.
The birth of his children and grandchildren held a very special place in his life. He was an involved member in the community of Hulbert where he served on the school board. He also served as assistant fire chief, announced the football games and was a proud member of the Booster Club, J.C.s, and the Lyons Club.
Sidney has been preceded in death by a sister, Ginger Beach.
He leaves behind his wife, Charlene (Lillard) Craig of the home; two children, Michael Craig and wife Terri of Broken Arrow, and daughter Shelly Craig of Tahlequah; four grandchildren, Matt Craig, Jackson Craig
Madilyn Joice and Tyler Joice; as well as many other friends and loved ones.
He was a 1963 graduate of Tahlequah High School, where he lettered in football.
Following graduation he began a career as an electrician at Hammons Electric. He worked for several companies before beginning a seventeen year career at Northeastern State University.
The birth of his children and grandchildren held a very special place in his life. He was an involved member in the community of Hulbert where he served on the school board. He also served as assistant fire chief, announced the football games and was a proud member of the Booster Club, J.C.s, and the Lyons Club.
Sidney has been preceded in death by a sister, Ginger Beach.
He leaves behind his wife, Charlene (Lillard) Craig of the home; two children, Michael Craig and wife Terri of Broken Arrow, and daughter Shelly Craig of Tahlequah; four grandchildren, Matt Craig, Jackson Craig
Madilyn Joice and Tyler Joice; as well as many other friends and loved ones.
Graveside and Interment
FEB 8.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(CST)
Shirley Cemetery
Eldon, OK
https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Sidney-Craig-2/#!/Obituary
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Obituary - Margaret Melissa Caughman September 15, 1959 - February 5, 2020
Margaret Melissa Caughman
September 15, 1959 - February 5, 2020
Obituary & Service
No obituary.
For updates, click here:
https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Margaret-Caughman/
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