The Witcher Cemetery

The town of Witcher, Oklahoma, named for landowner Daniel J. Witcher, once stood near the SE quadrant of the intersection of I-35 and I-44 South of 122nd Street. The last remaining old structure was lost when the entrance to Turner Turnpike (I-44) was re-done.
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[@ericasanchez5403]

Thank you for posting about this cemetery. The Spanish style one is my father in law's grave site. My husband and his brothers worked very hard to make his site a special place for his family to visit him. I think it turned out beautiful! My in laws also have gone to cemetery to mow the lawn there and clean up cemetery. That is great that you are teaching your daughter about those fansinating places.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Your family has really created something special, unique and beautiful. I really loved what has been done for his memorial. It's always nice to see people that choose to honor their loved one and still care for the cemetery too. Thank you for doing that.

[@georgeearls3338]

I appreciate the fact that you stand the flags back up, and passing the respect on to the next generation. Thank you sir.

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's always been important to me and I want them to understand why. Thanks for watching and commenting on that.

[@lindaishtachifawilliams3318]

My dad is buried at Ft Gibson National Cemetery, so when I see someone who picks up a flag and puts it back in the ground, it warms my heart. Thank you.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's the least we can do for people like your father. I have a lot of respect for veterans. I spend quite a bit of time uncovering their graves and placing flags on them. It means a lot to me. Thanks for watching and sharing about your father.

[@LandumCgoesthere]

Enjoyed the tour! Glad to see you have the youngster participating in the respectful adventure!

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's good to get them out in all that when they are young. I have had them all out in cemeteries but she is the only one that really enjoys it as well as other little adventures. If her sisters aren't around then she likes to do it. Thanks for watching! I'm enjoying all the stuff you've been sharing in CA!

[@LandumCgoesthere]

@@RhettyforHistory thanks talk to you soon!

[@karen4you]

Interesting to see your daughter exclaiming over the little ones lost. The volunteers are doing a wonderful service.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I think it helps her realize how precious life really is and to be thankful for what you've been given. Thanks for watching Karen.

[@sydneyadams4758]

Hi Rhetty, What I loved about this video is it is showing how you are teaching your daughter respect for those souls who have passed on before and their graves. She is learning from a great dad. I learned about cemetery respect from my parents and grandfather, and my son learned it from me! Waving from a rainy day here in Michigan~

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's the best way to pass it on! All of my girls have been in a cemetery and taught to respect them. I've had them in several cleaning them up. I don't think the others enjoy it as much as this one does. She's my little adventurer. If the others are around then she isn't so much. I learned from my paternal grandmother so hopefully she will carry that on. Thanks for watching from Michigan! Hope you're not getting flooded!

[@nadiazahroon6573]

RhettyforFun it is wonderful that your youngest is traveling with you.

[@nadiazahroon6573]

Rhetty I believe they said " it is what it is" not oh well. Just as bad and tasteless.

[@sherylbeasley4938]

Thank you for sharing the video and up righting the flags next to the grave stones.👍

[@RhettyforHistory]

Up righting the flags is the least that I can do for them. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@nevertoooldtorock115]

So nice to see your daughter with you. Brought back fond memories when I used to take my 3 sons with me when I would visit my parents and niece's graves. After their initial helping out taking care of the graves, they would wander off and play in the woods nearby collecting cat tails and then helping righting flags in the VA section. Now that they are grown, they've told me of visits they've made on their own to various friends (sadly) and relatives.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's always sad losing friends and relatives. But when that happens and it's someone you truly care about I think it will probably open your eyes up on cemetery care. Especially if something isn't right. I learned from my paternal grandmother and I've tried to pass that down to my girls. I think my youngest who is in this video gets it for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@41magfan]

Our destiny, from dust we came. Great video 👍.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Great video. I enjoyed your daughter. What a learning experience for her. God bless you and your family.

[@RhettyforHistory]

She is the one girl we have that sometimes enjoyed these little adventures like this. Thank you so much for watching Raynona.

[@swansfan6944]

Thank you for the lovely little stroll through the cemetery Rhetty. Remembering those that have passed, means they never die. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺

[@RhettyforHistory]

I do believe you are right on that. Thank you for watching Jodie!

[@billelrod1779]

The Canadian Valley News, Jones City, Oklahoma Friday August 18, 1905: "A gloom was cast over the little town of Witcher and the whole east part of the county by the death of Daniel J. Witcher and his wife, which occurred Tuesday. Mrs. Witcher died on Tuesday afternoon and that night, Mr. Witcher passed away. The cause of their demise was typhoid fever. The funeral services of both were held Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of the Odd Fellows’ fraternity, of which order Mr. Witcher was a member. Burial was made in the cemetery two miles north of Witcher. Mr. Witcher was one of the best known farmers in the county and was an extensive land owner. His death and that of his estimable wife is mourned by all who know them."

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Bill for researching their death and sharing what you found. I could see where that would have been big news.

[@kathybleeker1087]

@@RhettyforHistory I live in Ok. MI lost two children in the 1970's time period. They are buried at Castle, Ok. Where my first husband and I lived at the time period. Now my present husband and I- We lived at Blackwell Ok. from 1987 til 2014 moved to Tulsa to care for an ill father and now on our path way of life we moved back to Kay county. Where my husband and i and are raising twin grandchildren whom are 12. I love walking graveyards with my husband or any of the kids or grand kids or anyone else whom will walk and visit graves here. I will upright flowers when and if possible. I love the news bit you put on of Witcher Ok. I wish we could all pass news of blessings on to others of things as this. I work on Ancestry and Find A Grave and talk alot of the Ancesry things hoping as time goes by someone in my family will get interested of our kinship in the Oklahoma Hills or belong another beautiful graveyard to visit is Resthaven-Sunset Memorial Park of Ponca City, Ok. It is such a beautiful place so cared for and the lady I spoke to in the office was such a blessing to speak with and she is quite helpful. Also I love the Find A Grave website. It is an online cemetery you can actual leave flowers for your loved ones. From an online computer visit.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes findagrave is awesome! There is a lot of information out there on it and I've used it a lot both in looking for someone and in entering information I have found. I'm glad to see you are teaching the younger generations about cemeteries. We need more people interested in them and willing to help protect them. Thanks for watching!

[@carmelasilvestri4634]

Hi Rhettie This was nicely done and interesting. It was also nice to know this beautiful cemetery is maintained by the volunteers who care very much for this cemetery. They sure a wonderful people. Thanks again as always take care and have a nice Labor Day weekend.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks Carmela! You're right it is good to see volunteers doing something like that. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you have a nice Labor Day weekend as well.

[@robleyeagleton6156]

You’re a good man. Making efforts to put things right ....and bringing your daughter to learn to appreciate this kindness .

[@RhettyforHistory]

She really gets into the exploring and cemeteries. Thank you for watching!

[@Whittdocs]

Nice tour. Very informative.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@loribuchanan4126]

Thank you Rhetty! Your Daughter will probably always want to check on the cemetery’s for remembrance learning from you.✌️

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm hoping so! Out of all my girls she is the only one that really gets interested in it. They have all been involved in cemetery projects at one time or another though. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@paulstan9828]

Always interesting to see and remember those who came before us.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes, I agree Paul! Thanks for watching!

[@mrs.elitenugz8491]

Paul Stan 💯🙏

[@treborrobinson8665]

Great Video! My Daughter & I Also Love Walking Through Cemeteries & Exploring Old Homes....

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's awesome to hear and I'm glad you both do that. Thank you for watching!

[@jessicawalker8564]

appreciate ur excellent tour guide there as u filming... I used to love going on any adventures with my Dad...another Eaton in the area hmmm...again great informative video thank u Rhetty...

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Jessica! She loves going on these little adventures when her sisters aren't around. They have all been in cemeteries and different things but aren't too keen on it. The youngest likes it though. I had to wonder if this Eaton was related to Frank. I also wondered if the Jones and Spencer families had anything to do with the towns named that. Those aren't too far away. Thanks for watching!

[@missrita1826]

Great presentation. Thank you so much.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Rita! I appreciate you watching!

[@johnkelsey2482]

Keep up the great job your doing....Thanks...

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks John. I appreciate you watching.

[@nightstalker5029]

Nice to see your daughter with you. Thanks for the great video love how you take your time. Keep up the great work

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for coming along with us!

[@kerryanncompany5408]

Hey Rhetty thanks for the tour very interesting as usual

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome. I appreciate you watching and coming along with us.

[@juneholbrook9452]

This wants me to explore country cemeteries like we used to. There is so much history to see in a cemetery. tfs

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're right about that. This would have been a country cemetery and it's probably been swallowed up by Oklahoma City growth over the last 20 or 30 years. I think it's neat to see where town names and street names etc come from. Thanks for watching!

[@sandystevens8040]

Very interesting and peaceful place. Sandy x

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's always nice to know there are volunteers taking care of it. Thanks for watching Sandy!

[@sherryhumphreys2708]

What an adorable sidekick you have with you on this trip.

[@RhettyforHistory]

She is one of the ones that enjoys the cemeteries the most out of all four girls. They have all been in them though. Thank you for watching Sherry!

[@nadaleenbrady8183]

Such an interesting vid! Keep em coming you guys rock!!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this one!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

It's really nice to see cemeteries that are taken care of by volunteers, like this.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I agree! I wish more vfx people ccx would help on out on that.

[@dustysadventures]

I love walking through cemeteries. Yes, there is a cache there. Right near the gate.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I didn't see it but in researching the cemetery I did see it pop up on the search.

[@sharonrussell3030]

Very informative tour.Thank you for being so respectful.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's the least I can do. Thanks for watching Sharon.

[@albertwaggoner3249]

Thank you for picking up our flag. Enjoy your videos. Appreciate your efforts.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's the least I can do. I have a soft spot for those veterans. Thanks for watching Albert.

[@jodysappington7008]

very nice video..very clean...thank you so very much for sharing

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Jody. Those volunteers do a superb job with that cemetery. Thanks for watching.

[@claireguest642]

Just found this one. Fascinating !!! Love your little helper !!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yeah she's my little cemetery explorer. My other girls aren't too fond of it unless it's someone they want to see. Thanks for watching Claire.

[@AmWestColl]

very interesting tour....very old cemetery !

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's definitely a pioneer settler cemetery from when the state opened up. Thanks for watching.

[@lisad476]

Interesting place. A fun video today! Thanks alot guys...

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Lisa! I appreciate you watching!

[@marcieconant5559]

I liked the statue of the child and dog sitting on a bench. You'd think that because there are older headstones in this cemetery that there would be more residents in it. A lot of baby deaths which is always tragic. If you're not careful your daughter will take over your you tube channel some day. Lol. She found a lot of interesting headstones. Thank you for the tour. 😀💕

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching! Out of my four girls she is the one that likes the cemeteries the most. All have been in them of course. Thank you for watching!

[@loribuchanan4126]

PS, That’s the first Spanish grave I have seen! Thank you Rhetty✌️

[@RhettyforHistory]

Oh really? I have a couple videos in New Mexico that show some Hispanic graves as well as some in Texas. Thanks again for watching.

[@maclawhorn5974]

This a good video of old cemetery. Thank you for the video different place.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome Mac! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@TheUserA1b]

The mexican style grave was my grandpa I loved him very much. Thank you for admiring his grave.

[@RhettyforHistory]

He really does have a nice final resting place. I could tell he must have been a special man.

[@eileenallen1986]

Just so nice to see how interested you and your daughter are in these old grave yards.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I've always tried to teach my girls to respect cemeteries as well as treasure them. I hope they all carry that with them. Thanks for watching.

[@EllenCFarmGirl]

Thank you, always fascinating 💋❤️

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and Thanks for watching Ellen.

[@delnita2064]

I sure like learning from you about the grave stones. Hearing the old names and dates is very interesting. I will subscribe to your channel. Thanks for the videos you make.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. I appreciate you watching and subscribing!

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

Thank you for the cemetary videos

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome Donald and thank you for watching!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Thank you Rhett.👍☺️🖐️

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome Carole! Thanks for watching!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

@@RhettyforHistory anytime 🖐️

[@trishamorrisluke9404]

I love the fact that you show respect and set up the flags. I googled this cemetery and you can find a whole list of who is in here.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I try to do that with the flags no matter what cemetery I'm in. I'm sure there is a lot more told on findagrave about each person who is interred there. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreid4758]

love the respect you gave to the fallen soldier by replacing his flag

[@RhettyforHistory]

I try to do that when I can. Thank you for watching!

[@jimmyfischbeck9872]

Very cool that you are being an example of respectful behavior in a grave yard. Great video, lovely daughter.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Jimmy! My hope is that my daughters will continue doing this after I'm gone. Thanks for watching!

[@jimmyfischbeck9872]

@@RhettyforHistory I can think of worse things to be remembered for! Every time I go fishing my father comes to mind, in the best way.

[@badgerattoadhall]

i enjoy your videos. living in the great lakes region i am amazed by how little lichen is growing on the headstones. here in 5 years the stone can be completely covered in it.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Wow! That is quick! Some cemeteries are filled with it here and then others have very little if any at all. I guess everything has to be just right.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

Nice video fun seeing your daughter taking part in your interest.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is good to have her doing that. We have four girls and they have all helped but she is the only one who really enjoys it like we do. Thanks for watching!

[@kirkmorrison6131]

@@RhettyforHistory That is great I hope she continues your work later on.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I do too.

[@wayneberry8226]

Thank you for doing this....

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

[@sheilalomprey2960]

You should go to the Concho cemetary, it's the American Indian cemetary outside of El Reno ok. It has some of the most beautiful statues, and people leave their loved ones favorite things on the gravesite.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I've been out there before but it was before I did youtube and I was just taking photos. I do need to go back. Thanks for reminding me!

[@mareetoks3248]

Always enjoy all ur videos bless gou much love Dwn Undwr Maree

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Maree! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@gearjammer4779]

Cool!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you!

[@pennyschnepf8943]

Thank you for putting the f lag back up!!!!!!!!

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's the least I can do. Thank you for watching!

[@imhere653]

If this is your bag, you might consider visiting Oakwood in Austin. If you can plan your trip during spring to coincide with the blooming bluebonnets, that's a bonus with trip. It has it all.

[@RhettyforHistory]

That does look like a good one to visit and it sounds even better with the blooming like you're saying. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@imhere653]

@@RhettyforHistory You're so considerate to reply. This additional response is because the youth in your clip obviously shares your enthusiasm. I am Cherokee, and a longstanding tradition my family participates in every 3rd Saturday in May is called Decoration Day. If not for this appointed day, many gravesites would've been lost to the woods. These cemeteries are commonly reached by unpaved roads, sometimes through creeks, not over and above (as in bridged), are not well-known to anyone but relatives of the interred. These graveyards are still burying recently deceased. The plots are free of charge. The cemetery where my family is buried is named Chuculate. (Pronounced CHOO kah layt) It's over 140 years old. There are many like it all throughout NE Oklahoma in Indian Territory, way out in the boondocks. Come up and meet "all us Indians". We'll tell you anything you want to know. (And probably much more.😁) Your introduction of a youngster to this element of life is going to keep her grounded (pardon the pun), and prepared for proper behavior at any funerals she attends in the future. And she will serve as ambassador of the subject to her age group, I'm certain. Happy hunting.

[@smallworld-bigislandvideo8726]

Aloha, We love your videos ... Interesting lil cemetery , But , dang lotta dead babies around the turn if the last century :( ...

[@RhettyforHistory]

There was quite a few and I bet there was more they just weren't marked. Not exactly uncommon for the time period. Thanks for watching.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes, you're right about that.

[@harveysgamingchannel4009]

I wish one day you can go to the old cemetery in Ipswich England my nanas great grandads buried up there and it is MASSIVE

[@RhettyforHistory]

That does sound like an interesting one to visit. We had plans to go to England but we aren't quite sure when that will happen now. Thank you for watching.

[@lorindawall2063]

The Piper is a well. They might use it to water the grass

[@RhettyforHistory]

I bet you're right about that.

[@sweetscatlady]

Thank you for picking up the flag.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome.

[@hasmin26]

Lou Ella Witcher (1851-1905) Daniel James Witcher (1853-1905) Children Rosena Witcher Jackson 1874-1949 Myrtle F Witcher 1879-1951 Pearl Witcher Darling 1880-1963 Mariah Angeline Witcher Poage 1882-1934 Maggie B. Witcher Mayes 1888-1973 Florence Witcher Witzig 1891-1925 Lizzie Witcher 1893-1899

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for adding that in here.

[@billybelk1831]

You should check out the old cemetery in Natchez Mississippi

[@tammycoppedge8615]

There's a cemetery in Covington,Texas that you would probably find interesting,alot of history

[@RhettyforHistory]

Do you know any of the history behind it? Anyone historically significant in it?

[@billl1127]

I like your assistant

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks Bill! She enjoyed this cemetery! She doesn't always.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

It was cute to see your daughter so interested in this. Thank you for putting up those flags for the veterans. Did you serve?

[@RhettyforHistory]

I did. I was in the Navy. I was part of the honor guards the flag has always been important to me. Thank you for watching.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

@@RhettyforHistory Thank you for your service. I was a reserve Deputy Sheriff for Salt Lake County. So, yeah, I too love the flag. I could tell you had served. Just didn't know where. Thank you.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It was my pleasure. It runs deep in my family and some are still serving. Thank you for what you did as well.

[@jessicacoley8745]

awesome, and thank you for picking up those flags, daughter of us army veteran.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's the least I can do for those men and women when I see them. Thanks for watching Jessica.

[@jessicacoley8745]

your welcome.

[@never-gonna-give-you-up2014]

Man: *puts the flag back up* Grave: thanks

[@RhettyforHistory]

If I see them I always try to. Thank you for watching!

[@claireguest642]

Think I may have told you but check out Cobh Old Cemetery Cork, Ireland graves from 1600's

[@koalabrat]

Lovely cemetery but please don't walk or stand on the graves.

[@piaceciliehenriksen5605]

Love you Reed the name and date👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching!

[@brittanyapple4320]

I live in Oklahoma city to

[@beckywalters2]

when i visit cemeteries i fix fallen flowers etc too. someone should

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes I'm happy to know there are others out there like me. Thank you for helping out on that. I appreciate you watching!

[@barbarakinard2769]

I think it preserves the head stones better no breakage..

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching!

[@staleenacollins5440]

Have you visited rose hill mausoleum in okc off grand avenue it’s huge

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes I have but I have not made a video in there. I have made a couple about some famous people located on the grounds though.

[@staleenacollins5440]

That is very interesting place y’all ever visited down in southeastern Oklahoma robbers cave ? Lots of history there too and stories of the outlaws

[@RhettyforHistory]

I've been there but that was before KZbin. I definitely need to go back. We have so many interesting things here in Oklahoma.

[@nadiazahroon6573]

My aunt was buried by the government unfortunely. She was not close to her family. I was the only one who would talk to her,however, she deserved her family to be there. Her daughter's comment when she told me of her passing was " oh, well ". When. Y mom passed neither came to pay any respect, I don't understand it Rhetty.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's sad to see that happen but I know it does. Each of us are unique and each of us should be loved. We all have our faults but we all deserve that. May your aunt and your mother rest in peace. And at the very least they have you and now you have shared their memory so they have even more. Thank you for sharing with us all Nadia.

[@nadiazahroon6573]

Thank you.

[@donna6368]

McCollom is my grandmother's maiden name. I wonder if it's any relation?🤔

[@RhettyforHistory]

Might be interesting to do some research on that.

[@donna6368]

@@RhettyforHistory I most definitely will. Since she has passed I will reach out to my aunt's and see if they can help me out. Find a Grave.com may have some lineage listed as well.

[@wendyhaase4401]

And I took my kids to the cemeteries to look at the dates and stuff we also looked at the names and we wrote some down to trace them back to where they originally came from Germany scotland-england wherever it might be something you'd like to do with your daughter tracing back the family names

[@RhettyforHistory]

We've done a lot of that and much more. From set headstones, build fences, install flagpoles, edge, mow, unearth corner markers, unearth headstones to trim trees.

[@trevorbyron8181]

So let's not forget, one day we'll join them and perhaps someone else will come n check out our gravesites

[@rsmith1863]

Thank you for fixing the flag.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's the least I can do. Thank you for watching.

[@KatieJoMikell]

I wonder if Pearl Bailey died of smallpox in 1925 it was horrible back then! Sorry Pearl too young and so close to her birthday 😢

[@darlenehorner9064]

Lots of small children

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes there were. Not exactly uncommon for some of those time periods. I would bet there are many more not marked.

[@tammyweaver7253]

If see rocks on A GRAVE it's symbols something. I seen it in a documentary somebody said that money and rocks means it's Jewish it's a Jewish belief I'm going to Google it and find out what it's all about