DR. STEWART “MIKE” CONDREN – age 78
of Tahlequah, OK. Chemistry Professor. Died Saturday, November 21st, 2020 in Stilwell, OK. Services Pending.
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DR. STEWART “MIKE” CONDREN – age 78
of Tahlequah, OK. Chemistry Professor. Died Saturday, November 21st, 2020 in Stilwell, OK. Services Pending.
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PHYLLIS CLINTON – age 83 of Tahlequah, OK. Died Saturday, November 21st, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK. Services Pending.
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RONALD DEAN CAREY – age 64 of Tahlequah, OK. Died Thursday, November 19th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK. Services Pending.
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SEAN PATRICK ABBOTT – age 39
of Peggs, OK. Died Thursday, November 19th, 2020 in Peggs, OK. Services Pending.
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Funeral services for Bobby Gene Lankford will be held at 2:00 pm, November 23, 2020, at the Green Country Funeral Home, 203 Ron Rice Avenue. Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Starkey and Pastor Johnny Horn. Serving as pallbearers are Zack McCollum, Shane Lankford, Josh Spencer, Ryan Lankford, Austin Lankford, and Aaron McCollum. Honorary pallbearers are Christopher Lankford. Tyler Lankford, Braydon McCollum, Robbie Horn and James Lankford Jr.
Interment will follow at the Tahlequah City Cemetery in Tahlequah, Oklahoma under the care of Green Country Funeral Home. Viewing will be Sunday, November 22, 2020, from 1-6 pm at Green Country Funeral Home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
James Bobby Gene “Bob” Lankford was born on October 11, 1934, in Seminole County, Sasakwa, Oklahoma, the son of James and Lucille Lankford. He passed from this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the age of 86 years, 1 month, and 7 days.
Bob worked at Tahlequah Public Works Authority for 30 years prior to retirement. He was a Tahlequah Volunteer Fireman, a Cherokee County Reserve Deputy, and one of the previous owners of the Speckled Hen Antique Shop. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, playing the bass guitar, and listening to Gospel Music. He loved serving the Lord and was a faithful member of Faith Chapel Church.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lucille Lankford; sisters Nina Mae Lankford, Linda Lucille Lankford; and brothers Vernon Lankford, Kenneth Lankford, and Jack Lankford.
Survivors include wife Luella Lankford, sister Louise Kindred and husband Harry, son James Michael Lankford and wife Glenda, son Bobby Wayne Lankford and wife Ginger, daughter Carol Jean Horn and husband Johnny, son Gary David Lankford and wife Cindy, daughter Judy Lynne Starkey and husband Paul, and daughter Sherry Kay McCollum and husband Ben. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and numerous other family and friends.
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Terry Lee Thompson was born in Crestview, Florida on January 8, 1950 to John and Grace (Parsons) Thompson. He passed away in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on November 16, 2020 at the age of 70.
Terry worked in the Public Safety field as a Cherokee Nation Fire Dancer.
Viewing for Terry is Friday November 20, 2020 from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm at Green Country Funeral Home.
J’LEE NICOLE DRYWATER – age 1 of Tahlequah, OK. Infant daughter of Alissa Gourd and Jimmy Drywater. Died Saturday, November 14th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK. Funeral Services Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Reed-Culver Chapel. Burial at Agent Cemetery in Moody, OK. Visitation Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 from 1:00pm until 6:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home.
BILL PARKER – age 83 of Tahlequah, OK. Roofer. Died Sunday, November 15th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK. Graveside ServicesSaturday, November 21st, 2020 at 11:00am at Pettit Cemetery in Park Hill, OK. Visitation Friday, November 20th, 2020 from 1:00pm until 6:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home.
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JIMMIE “JIM” RAY GOWER – age 74 of Park Hill, OK. County Commissioner. Died Saturday, November 14th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK. Graveside services Friday, November 20th, 2020 at 2:00pm at McSpadden Falls Cemetery in Tahlequah, OK. Visitation Thursday, November 19th, 2020 from 1:00pm until 6:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home.
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MARK TODD DOWNIG – age 52 of Tahlequah, OK. Died Thursday, November 12th, 2020 in Broken Arrow, OK. Services Pending.
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BUCK CHRISTIE – age 85 of Hulbert, OK. Died Friday, November 13th, 2020 in Hulbert, OK. Services Pending.
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PHILLIP BLUEBIRD – age 73 of Hulbert, OK. Housing Authority Worker. Died Saturday, November 14th, 2020 in Hulbert, OK. Funeral Services Friday November 20th, 2020 at 10:00am at Reed-Culver Chapel. Burial at Towie Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, November 18th, 2020 from 1:00pm until 7:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home.
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Donn F. Baker, age 71, died Thursday, November 12, 2020. Donn was born on October 3, 1949, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and was the middle son of Drs. Tim and Isabel Baker, who are both deceased. Donn lived most of his life in Tahlequah except for a few years when his parents taught school in Shidler and Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Donn attended Sequoyah Elementary, Tahlequah Junior High, and graduated from Tahlequah High School in 1968. After graduating from high school, Donn attended and graduated from Northeastern State University. While intern teaching at Tahlequah High School, he met the love of his life and best friend, Sharon Greenhaw. Donn and Sharon were married December 19, 1971, and are the proud parents of Sherri K Cometti and Jeff Baker. Upon graduation from NSU, Donn coached and taught school at Hulbert High School before entering law school. Donn was admitted to the bar to practice law in 1980 after graduating from Oklahoma City School of Law. Donn started his career as an Assistant District Attorney for the District Attorney, John Russell, in Tahlequah. Donn was recruited by Gary Richardson in 1982 to join his staff as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Donn’s ability as an outstanding trial lawyer surfaced early in his career. He tried many Federal jury trials and was appointed by President Ronald Reagan as the United States Attorney. He served in the U.S. Attorney’s Criminal Division from 1982 – 1985 before electing to go into private practice in Tahlequah, where he has practiced law for over 35 years. In addition to his private practice, Donn taught law classes at Northeastern State University, and he served as the City of Tahlequah Judge for 35 years. Donn was a highly successful Criminal Trial Attorney and received many awards. He was a charter member of Best Attorney in America, Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney, held an AV rating, which is given to only those attorneys with the highest legal ability and highest ethical standards. Donn was recently recognized and inducted as a fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers; an honor earned only by those unquestionably and eminently qualified as one of the state’s most outstanding attorneys.
Donn and Sharon are long time members of the Church of Christ in Tahlequah. Donn loved to play golf with his son Jeff and grandson JJ and loved watching his grandkids participate in rodeo events, and grandson Cade play baseball and football. Donn was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved and enjoyed helping his family with his time and attention. Donn could tell the best stories and was quickly able to make people laugh.
Donn is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sharon Greenhaw Baker, One son, Jeffrey Donn Baker, and wife Julie, one daughter, Sherri K. Cometti, and husband, Chad. Grandkids JJ and his wife Marti, Jacie Baker, Hannah Baker, Justi Baker, and Cade Cometti. Great grandkids, Olivia Baker and Parsly Baker. Two brothers Bill John and wife Sherry and Tim K. and wife Diana and a host of nephews, nieces, and many, many friends.
The funeral will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday the 16th of November at the South College Church of Christ. Come and go visitation will be Saturday November 14, 2020 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Family and friends may visit on Sunday, November 15, at Green Country Funeral Home between 1:00 pm and 6:00.