All Obituaries

Wilma Dean (McCully) Clark, daughter of Lawson and Lucy (Johnson) McCully was born February 20, 1941 in Stilwell, Oklahoma.  She departed from this life on January 18, 2021 at the age of 79.   Wilma graduated from Stilwell High School in May of 1959.  In the fall of 1959, she enrolled at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah.  She received her bachelor’s degree in June of 1963 with a double major in English and Elementary Education.   In 1962 she...

Phillip Maxwell Philpott was born December 5, 1968 in Tahlequah Oklahoma to George and Emma Jean Aka Jeanie Philpott.  He passed away January 17, 2021 at the age of 52 in Springfield Missouri.    He is survived by his children Chance Philpott of Texas, two daughters Meckennah and Braylee Philpott.  Zachary Philpott and Caitlyn of Rockford Illinois.  Sydni Philpott of Rockford Illinois and Colby Philpott of Stilwell Oklahoma. Sisters Lisa Brown and Husband Jeff of...

Adam “Duda” Wolfe was born on May 30, 1937 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to the late Jim and Maude (Catron) Wolfe.  He passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Stilwell Nursing Home at the age of 83 years, 7 months, and 15 days. The younger years growing up, Adam worked in Colorado plowing broom corn and he worked for Kansas City Southern Railroad that he did enjoy. He also worked at Greenleaf Nursery of Park Hill, Oklahoma from 1979 to his retirement...

Robbie Dean Vann, born November 26, 1964 to Margaret Lea (Pettit) Vann and Jack Vann, Jr. in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Muskogee, Oklahoma at the age of 56 years, 1 month, 18 days. He was a very loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and Pops. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed watching wrestling on TV, sports, and driving down back roads showing his kids where he used...

Taylor Junior Buckner was born March 20, 1951 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Taylor Buckner and Goldie (Watson) Buckner and departed this life on January 8, 2021 in Wagoner, Oklahoma at the age of 69 years, 7 months, and 19 days. He was preceded in death by his parents: Taylor Buckner and Goldie (Watson) Buckner, 8 bothers, and 2 sisters. Taylor is survived by his daughter: Shelia Chronister and husband Gordon of Stilwell, Oklahoma, son: Tony Buckner and wife Chelsea of San Antonio, Texas,...

Thompson Bunch was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14 in 1939 in Bunch, Oklahoma to Thomas Bunch and Betsy Hardbarger Bunch.  He passed from this life on January 8, 2021 at the age of 81 at the Arkansas Veteran’s Home of Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy of the home; daughters Teresa Bunch of Tahlequah and Betsy Rumler (husband Kevin) of Stilwell; son Wesley Bunch (companion Leisa Blossom) of Baron; grandson Paul Rumler (wife...

Mary Lee Pettit or “Mel” as she was mostly known, was born on February 3, 1954 in Marble City, Oklahoma to Dave and Fannie Cheater and passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 66 years, 11 months, and 4 days.   Mel loved playing softball, going fishing, and throwing horseshoes. She enjoyed spending time with her kids but most importantly her grandkids. In 1969, Mel married the love of her life. It was 51 years filled with happiness....

Sanders “Fox” Cochran was born on April 29th 1950 in Tahlequah, Ok to Charlie and Maggie (Sam) Cochran. Sanders passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in Tahlequah Ok, at the age of 70 years. Sanders attended Bell Elementary and graduated from Stilwell High School. He became a truck driver and later a maintenance worker for Facet and then Schwan’s. In 1969 Sanders met the love of his life, Irene (Stealer) Cochran. They married on Aug 23rd, 1969. Sanders loved...

Jess C. Cochran was born June 15, 1948 to Alex and Genora (Soap) Cochran in Stilwell, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 2, 2021.     He attended school at Wyandotte and Maryetta. He served in the Army at Vietnam. He was employed with Hudson and Tyson Foods for over 32 years. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church for 53 years. He enjoyed going to church, spending time with family, and doing yard work.     He was preceded in...