Tahlequah

6 October

Funeral Service

10:00 am

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

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Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): (918) 456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

Obituary - Daniel Gifford May 7, 1948 – September 30, 2020

Daniel Gifford

May 7, 1948 – September 30, 2020

Daniel Gifford was born on May 7, 1948 and passed away on September 30, 2020 and is under the care of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

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Services

No public services are scheduled at this time.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/daniel-gifford-9384460

Obituary - Gertrude May Walker November 10, 1931 – September 30, 2020

Gertrude May Walker

November 10, 1931 – September 30, 2020

Gertrude May Walker was born on November 10, 1931 in Three Rivers, TX and passed away on September 30, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK and is under the care of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held on October 4, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home, 117 West Delaware Street, Tahlequah, OK. Funeral Service will be held on October 5, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home, 117 West Delaware Street, Tahlequah, OK.

Serving as pallbearers are Mark Allen Walker, Bobby Joe Hutson, Howard James Crawford III, Terry Lee Hutson, Cornelius Walker, Brent Walker (Honorary), Dakota Crawford (Honorary).

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PALLBEARERS
Mark Allen Walker
Bobby Joe Hutson
Howard James Crawford III
Terry Lee Hutson
Cornelius Walker
Brent Walker, Honorary
Dakota Crawford, Honorary

4 October

Visitation

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

5 October

Funeral Service

2:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/gertrude-walker-9384381

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Obituary - Jim Buckhorn September 13, 1943 – September 28, 2020

Jim Buckhorn

September 13, 1943 – September 28, 2020

Jim Buckhorn was born on September 13, 1943 in Tahlequah, OK and passed away on September 28, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK and is under the care of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held on October 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home, 117 West Delaware Street, Tahlequah, OK. Graveside Service will be held on October 5, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Cedar Tree Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Jon Buckhorn, Oodie Cummings, Chad Cummings, Ryan "Jogg" Fields, Kenneth Littledeer, Michael Christie, Wilson Pettit (Honorary), Todd Tucker (Honorary), Elijah Tucker (Honorary), James Buckhorn (Honorary), John Brown (Honorary), Jason Gann (Honorary), Elmer Panther (Honorary), Skip Sims (Honorary), Johnny Wiley (Honorary), Michael Fields (Honorary).

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PALLBEARERS
Jon Buckhorn
Oodie Cummings
Chad Cummings
Ryan "Jogg" Fields
Kenneth Littledeer
Michael Christie
Wilson Pettit, Honorary
Todd Tucker, Honorary
Elijah Tucker, Honorary
James Buckhorn, Honorary
John Brown, Honorary
Jason Gann, Honorary
Elmer Panther, Honorary
Skip Sims, Honorary
Johnny Wiley, Honorary
Michael Fields, Honorary

5 October

Graveside Service

1:00 pm

Cedar Tree Cemetery

Briggs, OK

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): (918) 456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

Obituary - Roberta "Gayle" Hammons March 15, 1958 – September 25, 2020

Roberta "Gayle" Hammons

March 15, 1958 – September 25, 2020

Roberta "Gayle" Hammons was born on March 15, 1958 and passed away on September 25, 2020 and is under the care of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Roberta “Gayle” Hammons will be conducted on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at 2:30 PM at Northstar Church in Pryor, OK. Online condolences for her family may be left at www.reedculver.com.

Roberta Gayle Rowbotham-Hammons was born on March 15th, 1958, in Tulsa, OK, the daughter of William and Barbara (Willis) Rowbotham. She was raised in a family with one brother and one sister, William Henry and Linda JoAnn. She attended and graduated from Catoosa high school. She was a woman of many talents and did many things, the most important to her was being a wonderful wife, a loving mother and an adoring grandmother to her four grandchildren and her one great grandchild. She married Doyle Hammons on August 8th, 1994 in Harrison. She was the devoted and adoring mother to her three children, David Allen, Leslie Dawn, and Autumn Lea. She attended and graduated from Cosmetology School. She loved her job and was a genuine people person, always going the extra mile to make them happy. She was an incredibly talented artist, working in pencil and paints, crocheting, sewing, she made beautiful costumes and enjoyed decorating her yard with various yard ornaments as the seasons changed. She liked to spend the occasional afternoon fishing and liked being outdoors. If there were people gathered to have a good time, she was found right in the middle, always the happy one and the life of the party. Football season found her rooting for her favorite teams, the OSU Cowboys and the TU Golden Hurricanes, and she proudly demonstrated her loyalty by displaying her flags for her teams on her car. Christmas was her favorite time of the year and Gayle seemed to shine the brightest, decorating the house, searching for the perfect gift for someone and making everyone’s holiday just a little bit brighter. She adored the time making things for Doyle, the kids and her grandchildren. There was nothing as wonderful as her whole family gathered around her. She loved music, especially country, and her canine companions. She enjoyed dancing and taught line dancing for enjoyment. She was bright, funny and an absolute joy to be around. Sometimes the lights that burn the brightest have the shortest amount of time, and this was true of Gayle. She was a Christian by faith and attended the Northstar Church in Pryor, OK. The Lord called this good and faithful servant home from her many labors on Friday, September 25th, 2020 at her home in Catoosa, OK. She was 62 years old. She leaves a void that can never be filled.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents and her mother and father.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Doyle Hammons of the home in Catoosa, OK. She also leaves her three children, David Allen Threet II of Sand Springs, OK, Leslie Dawn Cummings and husband Steven of Catoosa, OK, and Autumn Lea Ellen Hibbard of Claremore, OK. She leaves her brother and sister, William Henry Rowbotham and wife Pam of Owasso, OK, and Linda JoAnn Hoover and husband John of Tulsa, OK. She lives on in her four grandchildren, Skylar Andrew Cummings and wife Haley, Hollie Nicole Cummings, Robert Anthony Bushers and wife Hannah, and Cody Garrett Ratliff, and one great grandchild, Jimi Ozeda Bushers, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

Memorial Service will be held on October 2, 2020 at 2:30 pm at Northstar Pryor Church.

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2 October

Memorial Service

2:30 pm

Northstar Pryor Church

Obituary - Timothy Wayne Champlain September 23, 1960 – September 24, 2020

Timothy Wayne Champlain

September 23, 1960 – September 24, 2020

The family of Timothy Wayne Champlain are receiving visitors on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 beginning at 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel in Tahlequah, OK. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.reedculver.com.

Timothy Wayne Champlain was born on September 23rd, 1960 in Tulsa, OK, the son of Lillian Beatrice Champlain-Chase. He attended school and graduated from Daniel Webster High School in Tulsa, OK and later obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Oceanology from the University Of Central Florida. He was especially fond of robotics in exploring the oceans depths. Tim loved people and enjoyed life to its fullest. He never met a stranger but was ready to share a good joke or laugh with anyone he chanced to meet. He was a free spirit, never caring what society thought of him or his actions. He loved to pick on his family and friends, pulling pranks, or just saying something to get a rise out of them. He liked to watch TV, especially the Sci-Fi Channel and the History Channel. A big plate of biscuits and gravy brought out a smile and if there was a garage sale in the area, Tim was there, scouting out a bargain. He liked to gamble at the casino, and was a member of the Order of the Moose in Florida. He loved his family and was content to be in their presence, sharing a cup of coffee and a little cheerful banter. He passed from this life on September 24, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK, at the age of 60 years and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents William and Vivian Champlain, his aunts, Leatrice Boyce and her husband Earnest, and Virginia Tribble and husband Howard, and his uncles, Ronald Champlain, Robert Champlain and wife Shirley, Thomas Champlain and wife Eloise, Dale Champlain, James Champlain and wife Margaret, and Bill Champlain Jr. and wife Janie.

Those left to remember Tim include his mother, Lillian Beatrice Champlain –Chase of the home in Park Hill, OK, two aunts, Juana York and husband Charlie of Tahlequah, OK, and Mary Champlain, a very special niece, Brittney Daugherty and companion Bryan Larch of Park Hill, OK, very special friends, Dale and Judy Smelzer of Orlando, FL as well as many cousins, friends, and a host of loved ones too numerous to mention.

30 September

Visitation

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Obituary - Alfred Wilson Franklin Jr. December 10, 1963 – September 23, 2020

Alfred Wilson Franklin Jr.

December 10, 1963 – September 23, 2020

Alfred Wilson Franklin was born on December 10, 1963 in Claremore, OK and passed away on September 23, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK and is under the care of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers are Alejandro Romero, Johnny Barron, Dean Bailey, Elisha Buckhorn, Jorge Moreno, James Mandrell.

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PALLBEARERS
Alejandro Romero
Johnny Barron
Dean Bailey
Elisha Buckhorn
Jorge Moreno
James Mandrell

Services

No public services are scheduled at this time.

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Monday, September 21, 2020

Obituary - WALTER BRUCE EVERETT – age 75

WALTER BRUCE EVERETT – age 75

of Tahlequah, OK. Died Sunday, September 20^th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK.

Services Pending.

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): (918) 456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

Obituary - Stanley Fulton "Bud" Wilkinson September 4, 1946 – September 20, 2020

Stanley Fulton "Bud" Wilkinson

September 4, 1946 – September 20, 2020

Memorial services for Stanley Fulton Wilkinson, or “Bud” to his many friends and family, will be held on Friday, September 25th, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Tributes will be offered by the family that knew him best. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com.

Honorary Pallbearers for Bud include Larry Swim, Raymond Thompson, Mike Matthews Sr., and Ray Whitney.

Stanley Wilkinson was born on September 4th, 1946, in Tahlequah, OK, the son of Cecil Edgar and Ruby Marie (Willis) Wilkinson. He grew up with one brother and two sisters, Edwin, Kathy and Linda. He attended and graduated from Tahlequah High School. He then enlisted into the US Army and served his country honorably for 2 years. He returned to the Tahlequah area and began studies at NSU. He also started what was to be a life-long career in owning and operating convenience stores. In his last years working he served as the local Little Debbie man. He was the proud father of three daughters, Amanda, Candice and Cassie. Later he would also be the equally proud dad to four stepchildren, Jonathan, Jeremy, Tana and Tesha. Bud was a hard- working man. When the work was done and there was time to play, he could be found enjoying his wonderful collection of muscle cars, including his favorite 1969 Dodge Dart. Bud was very talented in the garden and raised beautiful vegetables, and shared them with everyone. If there was a furry friend with no home, they found a home safe with Bud. He didn’t care if they were canine, feline, goat, rabbit, or turtle, he cared for them all. He possessed a kind and loving heart and was always there to help his fellow man, with whatever he had and whatever he could do to make life good for them. He loved sports and his favorite teams were the Oklahoma Sooners and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a handsome young man, with a deep voice, a ready smile, a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. On May 28th, 2011, he took Angela Gaye Alcorn to be his bride. Together they enjoyed many wonderful memories of family gathering together, to celebrate a holiday or just a backyard cookout. He was the proud grandad of 24 grandchildren, and he was so proud of everything they accomplished or did in school. His health failed him and he passed from this life on September 20th, 2020 at the Muskogee VA Hospital, with those who knew and loved him close by his side. He was 74 years old and will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fulton and Margaret Willis and his paternal grandparents, Clark and Effie (Burris)Wilkinson, and his mother and father, Cecil and Ruby Wilkinson.

Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Angela Wilkinson of the home in Tahlequah. He leaves his three daughters, Amanda Roberson and husband Thomas of Skiatook, OK, Candice Blackman and husband Johnathan of Tahlequah, OK, and Cassie Wilkinson also of Tahlequah, OK. His stepchildren include Tana Scroggins and Jackey of Tulsa, OK, Jonathan Lines and wife Kendi of Otis, OR, Tesha Holland and husband Derek of Fayetteville, AR, and Jeremy Lines and wife Maurissa of Brumley, MO. He leaves one brother and two sisters, Edwin Wilkinson and wife Carolyn of Tulsa, OK, Kathy Quay and husband Steve of Sand Springs, OK, and Linda Holcomb of Richmond, VA. Bud lives on in his 24 grandchildren, Samantha, Charlize, Tommy, and Shaelin Roberson, Makenzie Johnathan Jr., Michael, and Kaylee Blackman, Kaden, Kira, Keaton, Kaitlin, and Kyler Scroggins, Luke Norman, Sky, River, and Rayne Oldshield, Bowie, Dylan, Emma, and Adam Holland, Austin, Jared, and Hunter Lines. He leaves his Uncle and Aunt, Dean Willis and wife Charlotte of Coweta, OK, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

PALLBEARERS
Larry Swim, Honorary
Raymond Thompson, Honorary
Mike Matthews Sr., Honorary
Ray Whitney, Honorary

25 September

Memorial Service

11:00 am

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/stanley-wilkinson-9372157

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): (918) 456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

Obituary - VINNIAREE SMITH – age 59

VINNIAREE SMITH – age 59
Died Saturday, September 19^th, 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

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Obituary - VIRGINIA NICHOLS – age 79

VIRGINIA NICHOLS – age 79 of Tahlequah, OK. Died Tuesday, September 15^th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK.

SUE NICHOLS – age 79 of Tahlequah, OK. Homemaker. Died Tuesday, September 15^th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 18^th, 2020 at 2:00pm at Reed-Culver Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Park Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 17^th, 2020 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): (918) 456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Obituary - Raymond John December 18, 1953 – September 10, 2020

Raymond John

December 18, 1953 – September 10, 2020

Funeral services for Raymond John will be held Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at 10:00am at Reed-Culver Chapel with Reverend Bill Pettit officiating. His visitation will be held Monday, September 14th, 2020 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.reedculver.com.

Pallbearers for Raymond include James John, Koma RomanNose, T.J. Cummings, Mathew Cummings, Craig Cummings, and Benjamin “Dink” Cummings.

Raymond John was born on Friday, December 18th, 1953 in Farmington, NM. He was the son of Wilbert Sr. and Ida (Meyers) John. He grew up with five brothers and four sisters, Wilbert Jr., James, Alfred, Reuben, Hugh, Pauline, Betty, Marie, and Bertha. Raymond was the jokester of the family. He enjoyed a good laugh or fellowship with other believers over bible study. KNDN Navajo music could always be heard playing. From a young age, Raymond had a gift for sharing the gospel. He never missed an opportunity witness whether through song or word to his family and friends. During his time in New Mexico, his faith shown as a beacon and was a shepherd to the Navajo people. He held many bible studies and translated bible lessons into the Navajo language. His ministry would continue, even after moving to his home in Tahlequah. He was a faithful member of the Long Prairie Baptist Church. One of his most favorite places to be was church or a good gospel singing. Though he was a disciple of the word all his life, he proudly earned his minister’s license through Long Prairie and was always willing to step in to assist his pastor. Raymond gained his heavenly reward on Thursday, September 10th, 2020 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 66 years, 8 months, and 23 days. Raymond was a strong man of faith and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Sr. and Ida John, his beloved wife Amy, and five siblings, Reuben, Hugh, and Marie Yazzie, and Bertha and Alfred John.

Those left to cherish his memory include two brothers, Wilbert John Jr. of Upper Fruitland, NM, and James John of Aztec, NM, and two sisters, Pauline McCauley of Farmington, NM, and Betty Cummings of Tahlequah, OK. He also leaves behind one granddaughter, Breanne Begaye of Rose, OK, as well as a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

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PALLBEARERS
James John
Nakoma RomanNose
Tyras Cummings
Mathew Cummings
Craig Cummings
Benjamin "Dink" Cummings

15 September

Funeral Services

10:00 am

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): (918) 456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

Obituary - Carl "Bub" Ashley Baskin May 21, 1967 – September 9, 2020

Carl "Bub" Ashley Baskin

May 21, 1967 – September 9, 2020

Carl "Bub" Ashley Baskin was born on May 21, 1967 and passed away on September 9, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK and is under the care of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Services

No public services are scheduled at this time. Receive a notification when services are updated.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/carl-baskin-9352471

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Obituary - STANLEY RICHARD ROSE – March 25, 1954 – August 18, 2020

STANLEY RICHARD ROSE –

March 25, 1954 – August 18, 2020

The family of Stanley Richard Rose will have a memorial Service to remember this wonderful son, husband, father and grandfather of Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Church Of God in Keys, OK with the Pastor, Mr. Floyd Saffell officiating. His family will receive guests for his visitation on Friday, August 21st, 2020 at Reed-Culver Funeral Home beginning at 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Tahlequah, OK. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com.

His honorary pallbearers include his son, grandsons, and brothers, Richard Rose, Wesley Yeager, Cody Yeager, AJ McHenry, Matthew Sims, Shelby Rose, Jaden Rose, Justen Rose, Troy Rose, Roy Rose and Ike Rose.

Stanley Richard rose was born on Thursday, March 25th, 1954 in Tulsa, OK, the son of Orville Albert and Vida Beatrice (Long) Rose. He was raised in a family with five brothers and one sister, Michael, twins, Roy and Troy Rose, Larry, Ina and Ike. He started school at Keota and then Tahlequah. He met and married his best friend, Karen Sue Rice on September 21st, 1972 in Tahlequah, OK at his parent’s home. This union was blessed with five daughters and one son, Tammi, Jennifer, Wendy, Richard, Rachael, and Mariah. Stanley worked construction in the carpentry industry. He also worked as a Sanitation Technician at the Hulbert Schools for 12 years. He was a family man first and foremost, and his wife and children were very important to Stanley. He worked hard from sun up to sun down and then came home and started working around the house again! He kept his yard and gardens immaculate, and he raised some of the best flowers and vegetables you have ever seen. He loved hunting, and enjoyed chasing after the deer, coon, and rabbits in the area, and then a little fishing at his favorite spot. His favorite relaxation was sitting on his porch with Karen at his side, and admiring the view of the deer from his own backyard. He was quiet, and contemplative, laid back and one hard working man. He was tender hearted and would help anyone that asked him for his assistance. He was never too busy to spend time with his adored grandchildren, and sharing a smile or a story. Once the grandkids figured out how to make him smile, they loved to see that grin on his face. He adored them. He was a Christian by faith, and an associate pastor at Liberty Tabernacle in Tahlequah in the late 80’s, and served his Lord and Savior all the days of his life. His health failed him and the Lord called this loving kind and gentle man home from his family and his many labors on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK with his family by his side. He was 66 years old and will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Henery Anderson and Lina (McGuire) Long and Richard and Isabelle (Dole) Rose. He is also preceded by his mother, father, two brothers Larry and Michael and his adored daughter, Tammi Sims earlier in the month.

Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 48 years, Karen Sue Rose of the home, and his children, Jennifer McHenry and Billy Cooper of Woodall, OK, Wendy Foster and husband Travis of Peggs, OK, Richard Rose and wife Stephanie of Locust Grove, OK, Rachael Rose of the home in Locust Grove, and Mariah Rose of Chouteau, OK. He leaves his brothers and sister, Roy Rose and wife Penny of Hulbert, OK, Troy Rose and wife Janet of Moody, OK, Ina Bell Trammel and husband Gerald of Moody, OK, and Ike Rose and wife Sue of Tahlequah, OK. He lives on in his 16 grandchildren, Wesley Yeager, Jessica Yeager, Cody Yeager, Matthew Sims, Angel Callie and husband James, Hannah McHenry, AJ McHenry, Kaity McHenry, Shelby Rose, Sharae Rose, Jaden Rose, Justen Rose, Jaxyn Rose, Navaya Lee, Savannah Rose, and Keaten Skinner. He also lives on in his 11 great grandchildren, Mason Yeager, Zaryan White, Zaiden White, Zak White, Caden Yeager, Colby Yeager, Chloe Yeager, Kinzee McHenry, Brayden Callie, Elias Jackson, and Saveya Jackson, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones far too numerous to mention.

PALLBEARERS
Richard Rose, Honorary
Wesley Yeager, Honorary
Cody Yeager, Honorary
AJ McHenry, Honorary
Matthew Sims, Honorary
Shelby Rose, Honorary
Jayden Rose, Honorary
Justen Rose, Honorary
Tray Rose, Honorary
Roy Rose, Honorary
Ike Rose, Honorary

21 August

Visitation

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

25147 OK-82
Park Hill, OK

22 August

Memorial Service

11:00 am

Keys Church of God

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): (918) 456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

Friday, July 24, 2020

Obituary - Tammi Lynette Sims September 1, 1970 – July 22, 2020

Tammi Lynette Sims

September 1, 1970 – July 22, 2020

Funeral services for Tammi Lynette Sims will be held on Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. Reverend David Wiens will be officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 27th, 2020 starting at 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.reedculver.com.
Honorary pallbearers include Wesley Dale Yeager, Cody Lee Yeager, James Matthew Sims, Riley Blakely, Jessica Lynn Yeager, Shelby Rose, Richard Rose, Stanley Rose, Travis Foster, and James Gipson.
Tammi Lynette Sims was born on Tuesday, September 1st, 1970 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Stanley Richard and Karen Sue (Rice) Rose. She was the oldest of six children, Jennifer Ann, Wendy Sue, Richard Jacen, Rachael Elizabeth, and Mariah Leanna. Tammi was an amazing mother of five wonderful children including four sons, Wesley, Cody, James and Riley and her little girl, Jessica. When she wasn’t tending to the household, she could be found out and about the town, shopping, going to garage sales, or playing bingo. Tammi was a very happy lady who loved life just the way she found it. It was a very rare occasion to find her without a smile on her face. She had a very caring heart, always putting everyone’s needs before her own. That same love was shown towards her beloved cats, rabbits, birds, and her canine companion Dan. She absolutely adored her family, especially her grandkids. Some of the best memories were of family get-togethers for her favorite holidays, Christmas and Halloween. She was a very devout Christian by faith, and attended a variety of churches from Baptist to Pentecostal. It was on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 the Lord called Tammi home from her many labors at the age of 49 years, 10 months, 21 days. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She is now reunited with her grandparents, Marion and Annie Lee (Farmer) Rice and Orville and Vida (Long) Rose, one aunt, Nancy Duncan, one uncle, James Rice, and her beloved baby boy Dillon Ryan Yeager, who passed in 1991.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Wesley Dale Yeager of Oklahoma City, OK, Jessica Lynn Yeager of Springdale, AR, Cody Lee Yeager of Fayetteville, AR, James Matthew Sims of Springdale, AR, and Riley Blakely of MO. She leaves her five siblings, Jennifer Ann McHenry of Tahlequah, OK, Wendy Sue Foster and husband Travis of Peggs, OK, Richard Jacen Rose and wife Stephanie of Locust Grove, OK, and Rachael Elizabeth Rose of Locust Grove, OK, and Mariah Leanna Rose of Chouteau, OK. She also leaves her parents, Stanley and Karen Rose, and seven grandchildren, Caden Lee Yeager, Colby Dean Yeager, Chloe Grace Yeager, and Mason Raighn Yeager, Zaryan Dale White, Zakaryah Samuel White, and Zaiden Lee White, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and loved one too numerous to mention.

PALLBEARERS
Wesley Dale Yeager, Honorary
Cody Lee Yeager, Honorary
James Matthew Sims, Honorary
Riley Blakely, Honorary
Jessica Lynn Yeager, Honorary
Shelby Rose, Honorary
Richard Rose, Honorary
Stanley Rose, Honorary
Travis Foster, Honorary
James Gipson, Honorary

27 July

Visitation

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464

28 July

Funeral Service

2:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): 918-456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Obituary - Roy J Turner II June 10, 1979 – July 16, 2020

Roy J Turner II

June 10, 1979 – July 16, 2020

Funeral services for Roy J. Turner, II, or JR or RJ to his many family and friends, will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Reed-Culver Chapel with Reverend Jason Gann Officiating. His family will receive visitors from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Agent Cemetery along with his family. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com. Pallbearers for Roy include Jacob Foreman, Jerrid Foreman, Shawn Budder, Eric Budder, Thomas Budder, James Wagnon, and Jordan Wagnon. Roy J Turner II was born on Sunday, June 10th, 1979, the son of Roy J. and Mozelle (Buzzard) Turner. He attended school at Lowrey and then graduated from Sequoyah High School. He was a busy man that made his living any way possible. He worked as a warehouseman just to name one. He was the proud Papa of two daughters, Amira and Isabella.. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved to go fishing, run dogs, and hunt rabbits. He liked to relax at night and watch a little TV, the Kansas City Chiefs were his favorite team and WWE wrestling was the best show ever. He had the ability to make people laugh and loved to pull pranks and joke. He was a gifted shade tree mechanic and was always listening to his favorite music, George Jones and Stevie Ray Vaughn. His daughters were his pride and joy and he loved listening to anything they had to say. He passed from this life on Thursday, July 16th, 2020 at the home he shared with the love of his life, Karen Bell. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jaysen in 2004, grandparents, Easley Buzzard, Lydia Swimmer-Buzzard, and John and Sally Turner. He is also preceded by one sister Tammy Turner-Wagnon. and one brother Timothy ”Chooch” Turner. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Karen Bell of the home, his two daughters, Amira Turner and Isabella Turner both of the home, he leaves his mother, Mozelle, of the home ,his four brothers and five sisters, Felicia Foreman and husband Travis of Oaks, OK, Sally Budder and Rick of Kenwood, OK, David Turner and wife Glenda of Kenwood, OK, Maggie Jones and Ricky of Welling, OK, Steven Turner and wife Tami of Park Hill, Amanda Chuculate and husband Adam of Rocky Ford, OK, Matthew Turner of Tahlequah, OK, Lana Turner and companion Lance Nells of Teresita, OK, and Lonnie Turner and companion Misty Mankiller of Shady Grove, OK, . He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

PALLBEARERS
Jacob Foreman
Jerrid Foreman
Shawn Budder
Eric Budder
Thomas Budder
James Wagnon
Jordan Wagnon

20 July

Visitation

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 West Delaware Street
21 July

Funeral Service

1:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

Chapel
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): 918-456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

Obituary - Janita Lejean (Fields) Yanez April 1, 1979 – July 14, 2020

Janita Lejean (Fields) Yanez

April 1, 1979 – July 14, 2020

Graveside services for Janita Lajean Fields-Yanez will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Pumpkin Center Cemetery with Pastor Pat Moss officiating. She will be laid to rest in the family section next to her first son, Randall Huffman. Online condolences for her family may be left at www.reedculver.com.
Honorary pallbearers for Janita include James fields, Spencer “Hoss” Huffman, Landen Braden, Wyatt Fields, and John Lee Fields.
Janita Lajean Fields Yanez was born on Sunday April 1st, 1979 in Ventura, CA, the daughter of John and Cynthia (Starr) Fields. She grew up with one sister, Jennifer and one brother, James. The family relocated to the Tahlequah area and Janita graduated from Sequoyah High School in 1997, and decided on the medical profession of a phlebotomist. She earned a living for her family at WW Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah. The best part of any day for Janita was spending time with her children and family, she adored them. She was the proud mother of Randall, Everett, and Justus. Life was wonderful for Janita, she made friends everywhere she went. She had the smile that never stopped and the ability to make a room full of strangers her friends. She never stopped seeing the good in people. She loved sports, especially fishing, or yelling for her favorite football players, the Sooner and the Dallas Cowboys! She enjoyed covering her eyes to another episode of “The Walking Dead”, going out to catch a little singing or a little dancing, or just hanging out with her friends. It was all good. She was outgoing and bubbly, and always found a way to make you smile. Unfortunately, her life was all too brief, and Janita passed from this life on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. She was 41 years old and will never be replaced.
She is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Tom Fields, Claudia Justus, maternal grandfather, Douglas Starr, and her first born son, Randall Huffman.
Those left to cherish her memory include husband, Scott Yanez, her son and daughter, her sister, Jennifer Johnson and husband Christopher of Ft. Gibson, OK, and her brother, James Fields and Companion Kortney Dobson of Hulbert, OK. She also leaves her mother and father, John and Cynthia Fields of Tahlequah, as well as many cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

PALLBEARERS
James Fields, Honorary
Everett "Hoss" Huffman, Honorary
Landen Braden, Honorary
Wyatt Fields, Honorary
John Lee Fields, Honorary

21 July

Graveside Service

10:00 am

Pumpkin Center Cemetery

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): 918-456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

Obituary - James "Chief" Brian Hale September 20, 1977 – July 10, 2020

James "Chief" Brian Hale

September 20, 1977 – July 10, 2020

James was born to David Hale and Deborah K. Medicine Bear on September 20, 1977 in Claremore, OK.

Funeral Services for James or “Chief”, as he was called by his friends will be held 1:00pm, Monday, July 20, 2020 at Reed Culver Funeral Home Chapel with brother Gil Hooper, and brother Clay Buckner officiating. Burial will follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery in Tahlequah, OK. A wake service will be held at First Indian Baptist Church in Tahlequah, on Sunday, July 19, 2020 from 7:00pm until 9:00pm.
Pallbearers for James include Jeremy Sockey, Evan Cozad, Willie Cozad, Kevin Given, Chuck Bread, and Jason Brodie. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Mitchell McEloy, Sean McEloy, and Johnathan Knowles
James accepted Christ and was baptized when he was 7 years old at the Deep Fork Church in Checotah, OK. James attended Cherokee Elementary in Tahlequah. While attending there, James ran track and was known as the fastest boy in Cherokee County. He had out ran everyone by two laps and to this day, no one has broken his record. James went on to attend Tahlequah Jr. High and was very active in all the sports and well-liked by the teachers and other students. His activities continued on through Tahlequah High School where he graduated in 1996. After high school James went to college at Northeastern State University, then Oklahoma State University where he belonged to a Fraternity, finally ending up at Redland Jr. College where he played basketball. James and his friends loved to skate board. While attending NSU he and his friends worked on building the skate park in Tahlequah where the city pool used to be.
After college he moved to Alex City, Alabama and from there James made his home in Birmingham, AL. James worked as a production manager, and owned TF Productions. His job allowed him to work for many big names in entertainment, such as, Garth Brooks and His wife, and Clint Black, who also offered him a job as head of security. James turned it down because he didn’t want to leave Alabama. He also worked with WWF wrestling. He told his mom, Big Show was trying to get him to wrestle with them. This is only a few on the long list of entertainers James had worked with. He loved his work and had just begun writing songs, singing, and recording them.
James was a beloved son, brother, uncle and great uncle, he truly loved his other brothers and family.
Those waiting for him to join them at the heaven’s gate include two grandfathers; Reverend Billy Hale, and Floyd Moses, two grandmothers; Lucy Hale and Etta Mae Fixico and one sister; Juanita Sue Given
Left to cherish his memory include his father David Hale from Okemah, OK, His mother Deborah K. Medicine Bear, and step father David R. Medicine Bear from Tahlequah, OK, one sister; Regina Ann Given from Anadarko, OK, two brothers; Kevin Given from Denver, CO, and Sabin Given from Dadeville, AL, three nephews, four nieces, two great nieces, three aunts, two uncles and a host of other friends and loved ones.

PALLBEARERS
Jeremy Sockey
Evan Cozad
Willie Cozad
Kevin Given
Chuck Bread
Jason Brodie
Mitchell McEloy, Honorary
Sean McEloy, Honorary
Johnathan Knowles, Honorary

19 July

Wake Service

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

First Indian Baptist Chuch

304 N Maple Ave
Tahlequah, OK

20 July

Funeral Service

1:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

Chapel
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464

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Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): 918-456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533