Obituary - Karen Lyn Miller June 21, 1974 – March 4, 2020

Karen Lyn Miller

June 21, 1974 – March 4, 2020

Funeral services for Karen Lyn Murphy-Miller will be held at Elm Tree Baptist Church in Tahlequah on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Brother Rodney Chuculate officiating. She will be laid to rest at South Bunch Cemetery in Bunch, OK. A visitation will be held Reed-Culver Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Online condolences for her family may be left at www.reedculver.com.
Pallbearers for Karen include Charles Clinton, Skylar Murphy, Hunter Miller, Shannon Beaver, Aldon Dick and William “BJ” Jess Miller.
Karen Lynn (Murphy) Miller was born on Friday, June 21st, 1974, in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Timmy and Shirley Ann (Beaver) Murphy. She was raised in a home with two brothers and two sisters, Shannon, Mose, Jennifer, and Tamara. She also had a cousin that she held in her heart like a sister, Jamie. She grew up chasing her siblings through the yard, going to school, and generally having a good time. After graduating high school, she settled into an accounting career, working as an accounting clerk. She had the perfect personality as she never hurried, but always paced herself and checked details, hence her nickname, “Speedy”. When she wasn’t working, she was looking after and raising her son, Hunter and a cousin, Skylar who was more like a second son. There was nothing Karen liked better than to be out doors, soaking up the sunshine, breeze in her hair, collecting rocks and flowers, working in her flower beds, and gardening. She was proud of her Cherokee heritage and practiced the time honored traditions such as beadwork, making beautiful intricate patterns. Long before you saw her, you would hear her melodious laughter, it rang out sweet and clear. She was beautiful on the outside and the inside, always looking to help others that needed her. She couldn’t wait to gather with her family for a special meal and would showcase her talents in the kitchen, she made the best chicken and dumplings and her frybread was the best around. She loved making the holiday s special with her added little touches, and any chance to spend the day with her family was really a good day. A Christian by faith, she attended Salem Baptist and Sycamore Baptist Church in her youth. She was her son’s biggest fan, and kept up with all of his activities. She passed from this life on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 in Tulsa, OK, surrounded by those who loved her. She was 45 years old. She will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her father, Timmy Murphy and her grandparents.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Hunter Miller of Tahlequah, OK, her beloved mother, Shirley Ann Beaver-Murphy of Tahlequah, OK, and Skylar Murphy also of Tahlequah, OK. There are two brothers and two sisters, Shannon Beaver and Mose Murphy both of Tahlequah, OK and Jennifer Murphy and Tamara Murphy and companion Charles Clinton of Tahlequah, OK. She leaves her sister by heart, Jamie Studie-Dick and husband Alden Dick also of Tahlequah, OK. She leaves a very dear friend, Frankie Hargis, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

• PALLBEARERS

• Charles Clinton
• Skylar Murphy
• Hunter Miller
• Shannon Beaver
• Aldon Dick
• William "BJ" Jess Miller

11 March

Funeral Service

2:00 pm

Elm Tree Baptist Church

1390 Crafton St.
Tahlequah, OK

 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/karen-miller-9074864

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): (918) 456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

www.reedculver.com

Obituary - Jaedan Doris Paul April 4, 2000 - February 29, 2020

Jaedan Doris Paul

April 4, 2000 - February 29, 2020 

 

 

Obituary for Jaedan Doris Paul

Jaedan Doris Paul, our first princess was born April 4, 2000, and was tragically taken from us on February 29, 2020, at the age of 19 years 10 months 25 days.
To all who knew her she was simply beautiful, always willing to help out with a smile and a strong opinion.
Jaedan’s memory will continue to live on through her two young children who loved and adored her, Phillip Jordan Spriggs 2 and a half and Zaela Jeanette Spriggs 4 months old.
In addition, Jaedan will be deeply missed by her parents, Loren and Carla Cosper – Smith and six younger siblings, Jazdyn Paul, Trae, Charlie and Kingstyn Cosper- Smith, Andre Sanders and Jaiden Cox.
Jaedan was truly loved by so many, including her grandparents, Janice and Mark Keeley, Van Kingery, Loren Cosper and James Flowers; also her Godmother Yvonne Rodman; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Please hold her close to your heart and remember her with a smile.

 

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Obituary - Gary Keys May 1, 1955 - March 3, 2020

Gary Keys

May 1, 1955 - March 3, 2020 

 

 

Obituary for Gary Keys

Gary Keys was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on May 1, 1955. He passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 3, 2020 at the age of 64 years 10 months and 2 days.
Gary was a 1973 graduate of Tahlequah High School. He began managing the water plant at Tenkiller Harbor in 1983 until he died
He liked to race boats and would "sometimes" go slow.
Gary loved hunting, fishing, Elk hunting in Colorado, mushroom, arrowhead, and rattlesnake hunting. Any activity outdoors was fun for him.
He loved his grandchildren, and the time he had playing with them.
Gary was preceded in death by his brother Warren.
He is survived by his mother Lorene Keys of Park Hill, Oklahoma; two daughters, Terri Lynn Randolph of Sallisaw and Stephanie Ballard and husband David of Cookson, Oklahoma; his son Josh Keys of Hulbert; four siblings, Don, Spencer, JD and Lavonne; eight grandchildren; as well as many extended family members, friends and loved ones.

 

Tahlequah City Cemetery

1251 W Fox Street
Tahlequah, OK, 74464

 

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Obituary - Joe Benge February 2, 1937 - March 2, 2020

Joe Benge

February 2, 1937 - March 2, 2020 

 

Obituary for Joe Benge

Funeral services for Joe Benge, 83, of Hulbert are 10:00 am Saturday March 7, 2020 at Green Country Funeral Home. Officiating will be Brother Bobby Botts. Serving as pallbearers are Steve Fort, Ricky Carey, Justin Adams, Dakota Keys, Denim Adams, and Kyle Jenkins. Interment will follow in the Holland Cemetery under the care of Green Country Funeral Home.
Joe Benge was born at Greenleaf on February 2, 1937, to Ross and Florence (Hutching) Benge. He passed away on March 2, 2020, at his residence in Hulbert.
At the age of 4, he and his family moved to the Norwood area by team and wagon. He attended Norwood through the 8th grade finishing in 1950. Joe earned his GED later in life.
Joe entered the US Air Force at the age of 17 and served 3 ½ years. Following his honorable discharge he married Della Rogers in Tahlequah over 60 years ago.
He began a career at Fort Gibson Dam transferring to Locke and Dam 17 on the Verdigris River. He retired after 32 years.
Joe enjoyed attending sporting events of all his children and their children. He enjoyed any and everything that was “family” oriented.
He loved singing and would hum constantly. When traveling he would veer off the blacktop and take the scenic route.
He helped his neighbors allowing them to use borrow from his garage as if they were family. His family and friends were very important to him and Joe showed them all in his personal way.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents Ross and Florence (Hutching) Benge; four siblings, Lucille Edwards, Jimmie Huff, Theadore Benge and Joann Benge; his nephew Franklin (Bub) Jenkins; sons-in-law Steve Reed and Richard Rhodes.
He is survived by his wife, Della Benge of the home; daughters, Kathy Davis and husband Terry, and Angie Reed-Rhodes; four siblings, Louise Biggs, Saundra Simmons, Judy Allison and Bill Benge and wife Dorothy; two grandchildren, Bryan Adams and Tamatha and Christy Keys and Billy; five great grandsons, Justin Adams, Dakota Keys, Denim Adams, Brystol Adams, and Cash Keys; two great granddaughters, Lexy Keys and Katy Carey and Ricky; seven great great grandchildren; Padon, Kaylee, and Jazzy Adams, Brooklyn, Brayden and twins Braxton and Baker Joe Carey; and many other friends and loved ones.

 

Funeral Service

MAR 7. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)

Green Country Funeral Home Chapel

203 S. Ron Rice Avenue

Tahlequah, OK

 

Holland Cemetery

Tahlequah, OK, 74464 

 

https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Joe-Benge-2/#!/Obituary

 

 

Obituary - Billy George Keys August 20, 1932 - February 28, 2020

Billy George Keys

August 20, 1932 - February 28, 2020 

 

 

Obituary for Billy George Keys

Graveside services for Billy George Keys, 87 of Tahlequah, Oklahoma are 1:00 PM, Tuesday March 3rd at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Officiating will be Reverend D.J. McCarter. Honorary pallbearers are Raymond Yerby and Louis Culbertson. Military Honors will be presented by the US Air Force Honors Team. Final arrangements have been placed under the care of Green Country Funeral Home.

The spirit of Billy George Keys passed from this earth on February 28, 2020. He was 87 years old and he is survived by his wife of sixty-six years Joyce, son Billy, and grandson Henry. He was proceeded in death by his mother Lenora, father, Henry, and siblings Henry, Irene, Lloyd, Geraldine, and Wanda Jean. He loved his family as much or more than any man I’ve ever met and that included his extended family and his friends as well.

Billy was born in Malvern, AR and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1961 and afterward lived in California until recently returning to live in Tahlequah where he could live among the Cherokee people and culture in the place where several generations of his ancestors lived after forced removal from their homelands in the South.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Santa Clara, CA and the American Legion. He loved all sports (favorite sports team Oakland Raiders), NDN bingo, and to express his curiousity and communicate with the world through his iPad computer. He was loved and will be missed by many.

 

Graveside and Interment

MAR 3. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CST)

Fort Gibson National Cemetery

Fort Gibson, OK

 https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Billy-Keys-2/#!/Obituary

 

Obituary - MARSHA KAY BENEDICT – age 59

MARSHA KAY BENEDICT – age 59
of Peggs, OK. Owner of Daylight Donut in Wagoner. Died Saturday, February 29^th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK. 


Services pending.

Reed Culver Funeral Home

117 W. Delaware Dr.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

P: (918) 456-2551

F: (918) 456-0533

www.reedculver.com

Obituary - DENNIS STAYATHOME – age 63

DENNIS STAYATHOME – age 63
of Bunch, OK. Truck Driver. Died Saturday, February 29^th, 2020 in Stilwell, OK. 

(Son of Mary Jane StayAtHome. Husband of the late Annie Christie)

Services pending.

Reed Culver Funeral Home

117 W. Delaware Dr.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

P: (918) 456-2551

F: (918) 456-0533

www.reedculver.com