Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Obituary - Charles Harmon Jr. March 21, 1944 – July 26, 2020 Update

Charles Harmon Jr.

March 21, 1944 – July 26, 2020


Farm Hand. Died Sunday, July 26th, 2020 in Cookson, OK. Graveside services will be held Friday, August 14th, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, OK. 


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https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/charles-harmon-9297683

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Jared Samuel Whipple-Wilkerson May 10, 2000 - July 31, 2020

Jared Samuel Whipple-Wilkerson

May 10, 2000 - July 31, 2020


Obituary for Jared Samuel Whipple-Wilkerson

Funeral services for Jared Samuel “Moose” Whipple-Wilkerson are 10:00 am Thursday August 6, 2020 at the First Baptist Church, Tahlequah. Officiating will be Reverend Rob Pierce. Pallbearers are Robert Wheeler, Steve Whipple, Thomas Stout, Logan Wilcox, John Brown, Dennis Wheeler, Chris Evans, Colton King, John King. Interment will follow in the Tahlequah City Cemetery under the care of Green Country Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at tahlequahfuneral.com

Jared Samuel Whipple Wilkerson, better known as “Moose” was born to John Wilkerson and Stephanie Whipple Wilkerson-Brown on May 10, 2000, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He went to be with his Lord and Savior where he longed to be on July 31, 2020 at the age of 20 years 2 months and 21 days.

He came to know the Lord with full confidence of his Salvation on February 14, 2006 at a Casting Crowns Concert.

He was preceded in death by his daddy John Wilkerson; his best friend and brother Hoss (Johnathan) Whipple Wilkerson; His paternal grandparents Patricia and Issac Wilkerson along with aunts Kelly and Helen Wilkerson.

Moose is survived by his precious wife Natasha Whipple-Wilkerson, and unborn child, his pride and joy, Son, Johnathan Samuel Whipple Wilkerson; his beloved mother, Stephanie Whipple-Brown, dad John Brown; his two sisters Sadee Whipple-Brown (Rosebud), his little buddy Shaelle Whipple-Brown, and honorary brother Robert Wheeler. He is also survived by his large loving family of Gran Gran and Granddad Steve and Robyn Whipple; Larry and Judy Brown; his adored aunts and uncles Jennifer “Ray Ray” and Chris Evans; Melinda “BoBo” and John King; cousins, Coltin and Kaylee King; Ally and Peaches Evans; uncles, Buddy Wilkerson and Rusty Brown; and cousin Katherine Stacy. He is blessed by great grandparents George Johnson, Marie and Boyd Hamby and Jach and Martha Whipple.

He was very loved by a host of a large extended family of in-laws and friends he considered family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the ONE Less Orphan Ministry the Exciting Southeast Baptist Church

Funeral Service

AUG 6. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)

First Baptist Church, Tahlequah

201 S Ron Rice Avenue

Tahlequah, OK

https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Jared-Whipple-Wilkerson/#!/Obituary



Monday, August 3, 2020

Obituary - Larry Lee Swimmer November 10, 1952 – August 2, 2020

Larry Lee Swimmer

November 10, 1952 – August 2, 2020

On Sunday, August 2, 2020, Larry Lee Swimmer, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 67. Larry was born on November 10, 1952 in Tahlequah, OK to Charley William Swimmer and Lorene Phillips. He grew up in Bell Gardens (Los Angeles County), CA where he played baseball. On August 27, 1976, he married Carolyn Sue Swimmer. They raised a son and daughter Jerad and Angelia. Larry had a passion for baseball, hunting, fishing, Oklahoma football, and watching his granddaughters dance at Pow Wows. Ultimately his greatest passion was family, Larry embraced his abundance of nephews and nieces from both sides of his family and enjoyed mentoring and developing his grandchildren. Larry had an enormous circle of friends and coworkers whom he considered family and became very close and created an unbreakable bond with his brother-in-law James “Bub" Locust. He was known for his quick wit, his even quicker come backs, and very competitive nature and always had the last word but above all he was known for his kind heart and willingness to help anyone however he could. Larry’s legacy is his passion and love for his family, friends, and his love for his wife, children and grandchildren is second to none. Larry will forever be missed.

Larry was preceded in death by his father Charley William Swimmer, and stepmother Imagene Miller Swimmer, and mother Lorene Phillips, and brother Charles “Ned" Wayne Swimmer.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his two children, Jerad and Angelia, three grandchildren, Alec, Keri, and London, his sisters, Lynn, Linda, and Kimberly, and brother Alex, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.


No public services are scheduled at this time.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/larry-swimmer-9298110






Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): 918-456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

www.reedculver.com

Obituary - Ricky Dean Vaughan Sr. March 10, 1955 – August 1, 2020

Ricky Dean Vaughan Sr.

March 10, 1955 – August 1, 2020


Obituary of Ricky Dean Vaughan Sr.
Died Saturday, August 1st, 2020 in Grove, OK.


Funeral services for Ricky Dean Vaughan will be held on Friday August 7th, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Reed-Culver Chapel with Reverend David Wiens officiating. His visitation will be held on Thursday, august 6th, 2020 beginning at 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Park Hill Cemetery in Cherokee County. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com.

Pallbearers include Heath Bailey and Jason Jones.

Ricky Dean Vaughan Sr. was born on Thursday, March 10th, 1955, in Tulsa, OK, the son of Earl and Barbara (Cole) Vaughan. He was raised with two brothers, Cecil and Wesley. Ricky served his country in the United States Marine corps, and after his honorable discharge, obtained his degree from Northeastern State University. He met and married Peggy Sue Jones and together they raised a family until the marriage dissolved. Ricky drove truck delivering for Tyson for 25 years, and has traveled almost the entire United States, often running trucking routes 30 days at a time. When he returned, there was nothing better than a home cooked meal and a rest in his favorite recliner. He was the proud father of two sons and one daughter, Jason, Ricky Jr, and Athena. He liked spending the day in pursuit of the whitetail deer or fishing at his favorite spot. He was always willing to buy a lottery ticket just in case he got lucky, and was determined and unstoppable once his mind was made up. He was blessed with a great sense of humor and loved people just the way he found them, at face value. He received many accolades for his work in safety on the job force. He was a firm supporter of the NRA. He was very proud of his seven grandchildren, and was proud of everything they did. His family brought him a great deal of happiness. He passed from this life on Saturday, August 1st, 2020 in Grove, OK. Ricky was 65 years old. He will be missed.

He is preceded in death by his Mother, Father, ex-wife, Peggy Sue Vaughan, his son, Ricky Vaughan Jr., and his brother Cecil.

Those left to cherish his memory include children, Jason Jones and wife Dawn of Oklahoma City, OK, and his daughter, Athena Bailey and husband Heath of Hulbert, OK. He leaves one brother, Wesley Vaughan of Tahlequah, OK, and lives on in his seven grandchildren, Bailey Dawn Studie, Ricky Dale Studie and Saiane May Studie all of Briggs, OK, Lillie Anne Bailey, Alona Adriana Bailey, Alyssa Beth Bailey, and Lindsey Brooke Bailey all of Hulbert, as well as his Tyson co-workers, many cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.


  • PALLBEARERS

  • Heath Bailey
  • Jason Jones


6 August

Visitation

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK


7 August

Funeral Service

1:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK






Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): 918-456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

www.reedculver.com


Obituary - Brooklyn Jean Wilson March 26, 1996 - July 30, 2020

Brooklyn Jean Wilson

March 26, 1996 - July 30, 2020


Obituary for Brooklyn Jean Wilson

Funeral Services for Brooklyn Jean Wilson, 24, of Afton, OK will be 2:00 Wednesday August 5, 2020 in the Green Country Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Jack Damico. Serving as pall bearers are Cody Taylor, Trenton Good, Eric Wilson, Nathan Foreman, Shane Wilson, and Justin Wilson. Interment will follow in the Ross Cemetery under the care of Green Country Funeral Home.

Brooklyn was born March 26, 1996 in Claremore, OK and died on July 30, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Brooklyn attended school at Peggs school before attending Briggs where she was an 8th grade graduate. She then graduated from Job Corps. She loved most everything from floating the river to horses. She loved being outdoors and there was nothing she didn’t enjoy. Brooklyn loved her two dogs, Elexie and Maggie.
She is survived by her sister Aerial Wilson, Brother Dakota Wilson, Dad Tony Wilson and Deanna Wilson, Niece Ava Lynn Horton, Paternal Grand parents Leon and Geneva Wilson, Uncle Shane Wilson, Mother Stacy Jean McCombs, Maternal Great Grandmother Amelia Sims, Great Aunt Sheena White, and a host of other relatives, friends, and loved ones.

Viewing


AUG 4. 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (CST)

Green Country Funeral Home Chapel

203 S. Ron Rice Avenue

Tahlequah, OK


Funeral Service

AUG 5. 2:00 PM (CST)

Green Country Funeral Home

203 Ron Rice Avenue

Tahlequah, OK, 74464

Cemetery Details

Ross Cemetery at Park Hill



https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Brooklyn-Wilson/#!/Obituary


Saturday, August 1, 2020

Obituary - Cheryl L Walters January 6, 1953 - July 30, 2020

Cheryl L Walters

January 6, 1953 - July 30, 2020



Obituary & Service

No obituary.


For updates, contact Green Country Funeral Home, or click here:

https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Cheryl-Walters-2/#!/Obituary

Obituary - Leona Hinkle January 8, 1965 - July 30, 2020

Leona Hinkle

January 8, 1965 - July 30, 2020


Obituary for Leona Hinkle

Funeral services for Leona Kay Phillips Hutchinson Hinkle are 2:00 PM, Tuesday August 4, 2020, at Green Country Funeral Home. Officiating will be Joyce McFarland. Pallbearers are Chastin Phillips, Gavyn Phillips, Chayce Phillips, David Thompson, Chace Price and Hunter Price. Honorary pallbeaers are Leonard Hutchins, Kevin Woodward, James Phillips. Interment will follow in the Tahlequah City Cemetery under the care of Green Country Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left at tahlequahfunerl.com
Leona Kay (Phillips) Hutchinson-Hinkle was born January 8, 1965 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Ernest Chester and Lois Marie (Taylor) Phillips. She passed from this life on July 30, 2020, at her home in Park Hill, Oklahoma at the age of 55 years, 7 months, and 22 days.
Katie as she was known to by her family and friends, worked for FedEx in Meridian, Idaho, for 15 years.
Katie loved to bake. Around the holidays, a special occasion or anytime she could, she would make goodies for relatives, work and others she cared for.
She loved riding motorcycles and was active in the Idaho Abate Club. She also loved to hunt. Most of all Katie loved her God. She was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God in Tahlequah. Katie’s faith in God and the power of prayer allowed her to battle this aggressive brain cancer for more than 10 months. She fought hard and showed great courage and determination holding steadfastly to her faith. Katie never lost hope and always gave Glory to God. Katie is going home to her final resting place in the Kingdom of God.
She has been preceded in death by her father, Chester Phillips; mother, Lois Marie Phillips; grandmother, Mary Taylor; brothers Wayne, Kenneth, and Chester Phillips; and two nephews, Brandon, and Chris Phillips.
She leaves behind three children, Bobby Joel Belley, Sarah Hutchinson and her son Andrue Dowdy, Kyle Hutchinson, his wife Bailee and their children Hailee and Raelynn; sister, Gail Edwards Phillips, and Lynn Edwards Phillips, sister Virginia (Judy) Huffman; brothers, Dale Phillips, James Phillips, Johnny Phillips, Paul Phillips, David Phillips, and Billy Jack Burge (Little Tom); she is also survived by many loved aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Viewing


AUG 3. 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (CST)

Green Country Funeral Home Chapel

203 S. Ron Rice Avenue

Tahlequah, OK


Funeral Service

AUG 4. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)

Green Country Funeral Home Chapel

203 S. Ron Rice Avenue

Tahlequah, OK


https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Leona-Hinkle/#!/Obituary