Obituary, Yreka

Russell Joseph Culp

December 13, 1947  –  November 16, 2023

Russell Joseph Culp, born on December 13, 1947, peacefully left this earth to be with the Lord on November 16, 2023. He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Jo Culp; children Tammy Culp, Jeremy Culp (Debbie), and Tiffany Culp; his brother Winston, sister Eleanor, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. He is predeceased by his parents Berdette and Geraldine Culp, brothers Ron and Duane, twin sister Rachael, and stepson Joshua Painter.

Russ proudly served in Viet Nam from July 1969 – July 1970, receiving a Bronze Star and Purple Heart commendations.

Russ worked at AAA Insurance for many years, retiring in 1999. Russ enjoyed fishing, and being outdoors, but most of all, Russ was so proud of his children and grandchildren and had a very generous heart, and was always there to help anyone. He was loved much and will be missed by those that knew him.

A service will be held on Sunday, December 3rd, at 3 PM at the Yreka Community Center, 810 N Oregon St, Yreka CA.  In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.

Memorial Service

Sunday, December 3, 2023

3:00PM

Yreka Community Center
810 N. Oregon Street
Yreka, CA 96097


  • the Obituary of James Lipke
    James Lipke Obituary James “Jim” Lipke passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024 in Yreka. He was 73 years old. Jim was born on April 17, 1950 in Oakland to Harry and Eloise Lipke. He spent most of his youth growing up in Forks of Salmon with his parents and siblings, Harry and Barbara. At… Read more: the Obituary of James Lipke
  • the Obituary of Cheryl “Dee” Caldwell
    Cheryl “Dee” Caldwell Obituary Lifelong Siskiyou County resident Cheryl “Dee” Caldwell passed away on April 8, 2024 in Yreka. She was 76 years old. Dee was born on October 23, 1947 in Weed to Robert and Betty Meadows. She graduated from Weed High School, and worked for many years as a loan officer for Bank… Read more: the Obituary of Cheryl “Dee” Caldwell
  • the Obituary of Carolyn Kay Hall
    Carolyn Kay Hall Obituary Lifelong Siskiyou County resident Carolyn Kay Hall passed away on March 26, 2024 at her Fort Jones home following her battle with breast cancer. She was 66 years old. Carolyn was born in Yreka on September 11, 1957. She graduated from Yreka High School in 1976. She worked as a waitress… Read more: the Obituary of Carolyn Kay Hall
  • the Obituary of Beverly Kay Garner
    Beverly Kay Garner Obituary 75-year-old Montague resident, Beverly Kay Garner, passed away on March 25, 2024, after numerous and long bouts with cancer. Beverly was born on February 13, 1949, in El Dorado, Kansas. She married Billy Garner in 1983, and the couple remained married until his passing in 2016. Beverly worked in retail for… Read more: the Obituary of Beverly Kay Garner
  • the Obituary of Evelyn Mae Vanover
    Evelyn Mae Vanover Obituary Evelyn Mae Vanover, of Montague, passed away peacefully at home surrounded her family on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the age of 88. Evelyn was born on December 31, 1935 in Yreka. She was born and raised in Siskiyou County, living her whole life there. She married Joe Vanover in 1952,… Read more: the Obituary of Evelyn Mae Vanover

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*