Thursday, January 7, 2021

Obituary - Raymond Eugene Martin Sr Oct 17, 1922 - Jan 4, 2021

 


Raymond Eugene Martin Sr

Raymond Eugene Martin Sr 

Oct 17, 1922 - Jan 4, 2021

Graveside services for Eugene R. Martin, 98 of Tahlequah are 10:00 am January 12, 2021, at Fort Gibson National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday January 11, 2021 from 9:00 am– 8:00pm at Green Country Funeral Home. Officiating will be The Minister Chris Stinnett. 
Eugene R. Martin was born in Gans, Oklahoma on October 17, 1922 to John Millis and Charity (Hodge) Martin. He passed peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2021 at the age of 98 years 2 months and 18 days at the Cherokee County Nursing Center in Tahlequah where he was cared for by loving and caring staff since August of 2020. 
Before moving to Tahlequah Eugene lived in Miami, Oklahoma and worked as a produce manager in grocery stores. He eventually owned and operated his own convenience stores. Eugene resided alone and independently for several years in Tahlequah 
Eugene enlisted in the US Army in 1942 and was honorably discharged in April of 1945. He lived in California during this time. Eugene was in the infantry and was a machine gunner and fought in the Phillipines. 
Eugene prided himself on working hard to raise a family of five children with his second wife, Bette, but later realized he wished he would have spent more time with family and less time working. 
He loved to watch the OU football team and loved growing a garden every year. He definitely had a green thumb and loved gardening vegetables and beautiful flowers. He also loved feeding the birds and then sitting back and watching them for hours on end. He read his Bible every morning and had actually read the Bible from cover to cover many times throughout the years. Eugene was baptized at Tahlequah Church of Christ on December 13, 2008. 
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, John and Charity (Hodge) Martin; his ten siblings; his first wife, Helen; two grandsons, Chet Marquis and Jeremy Berry. 
He is survived by his daughters, Pam Parks and husband Lawrence of Tahlequah, Oklahoma and Wanda Marquis, of Springfield, Missouri; three sons, Russell J. Martin of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jack M. Martin of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Raymond E. Martin and spouse Stacie of Melbourne, Florida; nine grandchildren, Ben, Adrienne, Stacey, Christie, Lindsey, Russell, Kaitlyn, Maxx, and Sabrina; 15 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and a host of many nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

New Sculpture by Eddie Morrison

 Entrance  to OSU medical school.  "Mother  and child" sculpture  by Eddie Morrison  





Obituary - Kendall Eugene Whaler JANUARY 1, 1974 – JANUARY 1, 2021

 

OBITUARY

Kendall Eugene Whaler

JANUARY 1, 1974 – JANUARY 1, 2021
Obituary of Kendall Eugene Whaler

Kendall Eugene Whaler was born on January 1, 1974 in Tahlequah, OK and passed away on January 1, 2021 in Watts, OK and is under the care of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers are Kevin Whaler, Joe Whaler, Doo Reese, Daylen Clouse, Joe Grasshopper, Spider Kendal Stopp, Kirk Reese, Nick McClure, Steven Whaler (Honorary), Biran Locust (Honorary), Chris Linville (Honorary), Ty Whaler (Honorary), Trae Clouse (Honorary), Darius McClelland (Honorary), Ethan Whaler (Honorary), Blayn Harlan (Honorary), Dillion McClelland (Honorary), David Russell (Honorary), Carlos Hernandez (Honorary), Bobby Hogshooter (Honorary).

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  • PALLBEARERS

  • Kevin Whaler 
  • Joe Whaler 
  • Doo Reese 
  • Daylen Clouse 
  • Joe Grasshopper 
  • Spider Kendal Stopp 
  • Kirk Reese 
  • Nick McClure 
  • Steven WhalerHonorary 
  • Biran LocustHonorary 
  • Chris LinvilleHonorary 
  • Ty WhalerHonorary 
  • Trae ClouseHonorary 
  • Darius McClellandHonorary 
  • Ethan WhalerHonorary 
  • Blayn HarlanHonorary 
  • Dillion McClellandHonorary 
  • David RussellHonorary 
  • Carlos HernandezHonorary 
  • Bobby HogshooterHonorary 

Services

NO PUBLIC SERVICES ARE SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME. RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION WHEN SERVICES ARE UPDATED.

Obituary - KATHLEEN MOORE – age 57

 KATHLEEN MOORE – age 57 of Tahlequah, OK. Died Friday, January 1st, 2021 in Tahlequah, OK. Services Pending.


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Obituary - Wayne Sissom DECEMBER 13, 1959 – DECEMBER 26, 2020

 

OBITUARY

Wayne Sissom

DECEMBER 13, 1959 – DECEMBER 26, 2020
Obituary of Wayne Sissom
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Floyd “Wayne” Sissom was born on December 13th, 1959 in Hominy, OK the son of Walter Sissom and Priscilla (Price) Sissom-Blair. He grew up with three brothers and one sister, Billy, Bobby, Michael and Anita. He attended school and then decided on a career as a Welder in the construction industry. He loved his work and was very good at what he did daily. He met and married his best friend and closest companion, Victoria Carey. Together they raised a family of three sons and four daughters, Brandon, Ricky, Gary, Shonna, Rebecca, Makayla, and Savanna. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. When he wasn’t working, he was coaching his kids in sports, and he was proud of all their accomplishments. Time away from work was spent in the great outdoors, somewhere on the river, doing a little fishing and camping under the stars. When the weather wasn’t so good, he liked to curl up in his favorite chair and watch westerns. Wayne could be found keeping his kids in line with the occasional “look” and hanging out with his favorite grandchildren, they made him smile. He liked people but there was nothing better than the view from his own front yard, with a cigarette in his hand and a cup of coffee to start the day. Wayne was a Christian by faith, and for all he had planned to do, was called home from his many labors on December 26th, 2020, at his home in Hulbert, OK. He was 61 years old, and leaves a vacant chair that no one can ever fill.

Wayne has gone home to join his mother, Priscilla Price Sissom-Blair, his step-dad, Allen Blair, mother-in-law, Louise Carey and his nephew, Adam Sissom.

Those left to carry on Wayne’s memory include his wife, Victoria of the home in Hulbert, and his children, Brandon Sissom and wife Kari of Cleveland, OK, Ricky Carey and wife Katy of Hulbert, OK, Gary Sissom and fiancé Sam of Tahlequah, OK, Shonna Walters and fiancé Jessica of Ponca City, Rebecca Willis and and husband Tyler of Hulbert, OK, Makayla Hughes and husband Chris of Hulbert, OK, and Savanna Sissom of Hulbert, OK. He leaves his brothers and sister, Billy Sissom and wife Sharon, Bobby Sissom and wife Rebecka, and Michael Sissom, all of Hulbert and Anita Blatchford and husband Eugene of Wagoner, OK. He lives on in his grandchildren, Kendra Sissom, Kloe Sissom, Christopher Willis, Jonathan Walters, Brooklyn Carey, Randy Willis, Brayden Carey, Carter Hughes, Braxton Carey, Baker Carey, Madalynn Willis, Annalynn Hughes, Angel Arnold and Clayton Arnold, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

Funeral services for Floyd" Wayne" Sissom, lovingly called Wayne by his family and friends, will be conducted on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Reed-Culver Chapel with Reverend Jack Carey and Reverend Gary Carey officiating. His family will have a visitation for Wayne on Monday, January 4th, 2021 beginning at 1:00 Pm until 6:00 Pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at New Hope Cemetery in Hulbert, OK. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com.

Pallbearers for Wayne will be Thomas Blatchford, Tony Chester, Nathan Chester, Bill Chester, Rick Sims, and Steven Ballou. His honorary pallbearers include Brandon Sissom, Ricky Carey, Gary Sissom, Tyler Willis, and Chris Hughes.

  • PALLBEARERS

  • Thomas Blatchford 
  • Tony Chester 
  • Nathan Chester 
  • Bill Chester 
  • Rick Sims 
  • Steven Ballou 
  • Brandon SissomHonorary 
  • Ricky CareyHonorary 
  • Gary SissomHonorary 
  • Tyler WillisHonorary 
  • Chris HughesHonorary 

Services

5JANUARY

Funeral Service

11:00 am

REED-CULVER FUNERAL HOME

117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah,  OK

Obituary - Verda Lee Riley Feb 16, 1924 - Dec 29, 2020

 

Verda Lee Riley

Verda Lee Riley 

Feb 16, 1924 - Dec 29, 2020

Verda Lee Riley (Newton) left this world to join her heavenly father on December 29, 2020 at the age of 96, in her home in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. 
Verda was born on February 16, 1924 in Waukomis, Oklahoma to Virginia and Winnie Newton. 
After graduating high school in Enid, Oklahoma, Verda attended secretarial school in Enid, until she was hired to work for Tinker Air Force Base. She eventually transferred to the FAA in Oklahoma City, where she audited pilot medical records until she retired. Verda, better known to most as “Granny”, was a hard working woman who was up for most anything on the farm including riding horses, milking cows, and gardening. She also loved to bake bread and cookies, canned lots of vegetables and fruit and made her own butter and cheese for years. She was skilled at sewing, crocheting, and quilting. Many of her family and friends have quilts with “Made especially for you by Verda Lee Riley” tags. Granny had the gift of hospitality and was always entertaining friends, neighbors, and her family. She loved the Lord with her whole heart and wanted to make sure everyone had the opportunity to get to know Him, so they could also be saved. She was an active member of her church and taught Sunday School for many years. 
She was preceded in death by daughter, Janice Sue Rush and husband “Bud” Alexander Riley. 
She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by sons, James (Denna) Evans of Tahlequah, Oklahoma and Scotty Evans of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Granddaughters, Kimberly (James) Caskey, Deborah Wood, Brenda (Erick) Wheeler, and Jenny (Dave) Turner; great grandchildren Julie Smith, Chris (Kara) Caskey, Lacey Caskey, Hollie Caskey, Brooke (Jacob) Hernandez, Deidre (Nick) Conwell, Chris (Brittney) Sherman, Kayla Wood, Chase Thrush, Hailey Thrush, Kenzie Thrush, Isaiah and Jordan Turner; great great grandchildren, Asthon Conwell, Rhett Smith, Matthew Caskey, Aaron Askey, and Kai Caskey. 
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at Green Country Funeral Home at 203 Ron Rice Avenue, Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 10:00 am at Blackgum Baptist Church at 450122 OK-100 Vian, Oklahoma. 
Graveside services will be at Mustang Cemetery in Mustang, Oklahoma.

Today's Events

  • Funeral Service

    Blackgum Baptist Church

Cemetery Details

  • Mustang City Cemetery

Friday, January 1, 2021

Obituary - Stephen Gregory Tiner Nov 14, 1952 - Dec 29, 2020

 


Stephen Gregory Tiner

Stephen Gregory Tiner 

Nov 14, 1952 - Dec 29, 2020

Stephen Gregory Tiner, AKA “Poppy” passed away on December 29, 2020. He was born on November 14, 1952 to Madeline Marie Hall and Thurl Floyd Timer. 

Steve married Bonnie Light and together raised three beautiful children. Steve spent twenty years as an officer in the United States Air Force. He re-tired in 1996 as a Major, and settled in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. 

Steve loved fishing, hunting, cooking, and going to Disney World with all his kids, grandkids, and wife Bonnie. Steve was always positive and ambitious. He didn’t let anything get in his way on things he had his heart set on. 

Steve was preceded in death by his mother Marie and father Thurl Tiner. 
He is survived by his wife Bonnie; daughter, Stephanie; son Matthew, daughter Jill; their spouses, eight grandkids, two brothers, one sister and many other family and friends. 

Steve was very proud of his Family and Country. Words cannot describe what an impact this wonderful man had on people. He will be missed, loved and always in our hearts.

Upcoming Events

  • Funeral Service

    Green Country Funeral Home Chapel

    203 S. Ron Rice Avenue 
    Tahlequah