Yarme Tarpalechee

Yarme (Cheba)Tarpalechee, 61, died January 20, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a short illness. He was born on November 22, 1951 to Elizabeth and Henry Tarpalechee in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He attended Morris Public Schools and was a welder. Yarme was an avid OU and Dallas Cowboy fan. He was very much loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, a twin sister and two other sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Tracie Tarpalechee of Tulsa and Anesia Rabbit of Okmulgee; five sisters, Twyla Beaver of Henryetta, Cheryl Grayson of Beggs, Teresa Jennings, Tina Tarpalechee, Henrietta Thomas of Okmulgee; one brother, Edward “BoBo” Tarpalechee of Okmulgee; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee. Wake Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Big Cussetah Church with Reverend Eli McHenry officiating and assisted by Reverend Newman Frank. Burial will follow the service at the Big Cussetah Cemetery under the direction of the Shurden-Jackson Funeral Home in Okmulgee. Pallbearers will be Tony Berryhill, Brian Tarpalechee, Chance Beasley, Blue Tarpalechee, Darin Tarpalechee, Jay Tarpalechee, Kirby Jennings, Richard Long and Eddy Tarpalechee. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wotko Long, Taylor Long, Gary Long, Buddy Beaver, Darrell Tarpalechee, Rick Powell, Terry Jones, Kelly Thomas and Duane Osceola.