Obituaries

Sep 27, 2022

Our dear mother, Nova Inez Bridges, Inez or Miss Nova to all who knew her, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on September 27, 2022 surrounded by family. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend.

Inez was born on November 24, 1926 in Salem, Arkansas to Joseph Charles “Charley”...

Sep 22, 2022

Robert Edward Parris was born April 28, 1945 in Walla Walla Washington to Robert Irving Parris and Gladyne (Berry) Parris. Bob took his last breath in September 22, 2022 at Stilwell Nursing Home where loves ones was present. He was called by Bobby/Uncle Bobby by most of his family members. Robert was survived by his wife Martha (Willingham) Parris,...

Sep 22, 2022

Joe Lynn Scott was born May 16, 1959, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Lacy Scott and Linda (Sam) Scott Jones and departed this life on September 22, 2022, at home in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 63 years, 4 months, and 6 days.

Joe enjoyed fishing, watching OU sports, and NASCAR racing, puzzles, wood carving,...

Sep 21, 2022

Charity Cathlene Craig-Merchant was born on September 2, 1976, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Regina Flute and Freddie Craig, Jr. and she passed away on September 21, 2022, in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the young age of 46.

Charity was saved and gave her life to the Lord. She was an avid reader of the Bible and...

Sep 18, 2022

Albert "Chooge" Wayne Teehee was born on April 14, 1976, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Albert Teehee and Betty Kirk. He passed away on September 18, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 46.

Albert gave his life to the Lord at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Albert was an avid fisherman, OU fan, and an...

Sep 17, 2022

JoAnn (Paden) Holiman-Warren, daughter of Taylor A. Paden and Daisy Ann (Walters) Paden, was born on September 24, 1928, in Stilwell, Ok. She departed this life September 17, 2022, one week before her 94th birthday, in Tahlequah, Ok.

JoAnn was married to Charles (Dick) Holiman on March 14, 1945. They were blessed with three children Peggy Jo,...

Sep 15, 2022

Lewis Carroll “L.C.” Peck passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at home in Bunch, Oklahoma surrounded by family. Lewis was born July 4, 1939 outside Coweta, Oklahoma to John Addison and Beulah Jewell (Butler) Peck.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son: John H. Peck; and one brother: Harold Wayne Peck.

Sep 10, 2022

Michael Anthony Gonzales (Mike) was born on March 26, 1976, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Linda Young and Max Gonzales. He passed away on September 10, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 46.

Michael gave his life to the Lord at Cherry Tree Baptist Church in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Michael loved to spend time with...

Sep 4, 2022

Stephan Michael “Levi” Cochran was born January 1st, 1973 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Jerry and Alva “Nita” Cochran.  Levi went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4th, 2022 at the age of 49 years, 9 months and 3 days.

Levi graduated from Stilwell High School in 1991 and Vatterott College in 2004.  He was...

Sep 4, 2022

Timothy Lee Bishop, son of Plizia Ruth (Mashunkashey) Bishop, was born on August 6, 1973, in Jacksonville, Florida. He departed this life on Sunday September 4, 2022, at the age of 49 years and 30 days.

Timothy resided in Weatherford, Texas until 1997 then relocated to Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 23. Timothy married...

Sep 2, 2022

Dustin James Patterson was born on February 21, 1995 to Carl and Terri Patterson in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  He departed this life to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 2, 2022 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Dustin was preceded in death by his PaPa Ed Patterson, Duda Joe Harvey Bunch and his favorite uncle Sonny...

Aug 24, 2022

Marie Scott was born October 16, 1961, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and she departed this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her home at the age of 60 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Marie was the daughter of Charley and Lizzie Scott.

Marie had many hobbies including crocheting, yard sales, she loved her puppies...

Aug 21, 2022

Harvey Williams was born on July 28, 1946, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to Haskell Williams and Esther McCully. Harvey passed away on August 21, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years and 24 days.

He was preceded in death by a son; his parents; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.

Aug 18, 2022

Mose Blair, Jr. 76 of Stilwell, Oklahoma went to be with our Heavenly Father on August 18, 2022. Junior was born on July 15, 1946, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Mose and Ruby Blair.

He graduated from Stilwell High School in 1964 where he loved to play football. Junior was a hard worker and those who...

Aug 10, 2022

Dennis Dale Workman was born July 26, 1956 to Calvin and Sarah (Unger) Workman. He departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 10, 2022.

On April 18, 1986 Dennis married Susie Kimble. Over the 36 years they built a life filled with love, memories, and family that includes 5 children, 7 grandchildren, and...

Aug 7, 2022

Joshua Fatherree, son of CG and Coleta (Swake) Fatherree was born September 8th,1985 in Tahlequah, OK., and departed this life on August 7, 2022 in Ft. Smith, AR at the age of 36 years, 10 months and 30days.

He graduated Tahlequah High School in 2004 and two years later enlisted in the United States Army where he...

Aug 2, 2022

Nancy Ruth Mock, 75 passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Tahlequah Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, after a brief illness. Nancy was born on July 21, 1947, in Savannah, Georgia, to William Harold Mock, Sr. and Wyleen Cullen Mock. She lived in Savannah most of her life until moving to Oklahoma over 25 years ago.

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Jul 31, 2022

Janie Sue (Kimble) Johnson was born on January 18, 1932, to Erb and Mamie Kimble in Bunch, Oklahoma. Janie went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 90 years, 6 months, and 13 days.

She married Bobby Merril Johnson on January 18, 1950, and to this...

Jul 30, 2022

Jul 27, 2022

Laurinda Jayne “Duck” Woods

Laurinda Jayne “Duck” Woods passed away on July 27, 2022 in Stilwell, OK after long struggles with her health.  She is remembered for her infectious laugh, generosity of spirit, and a great love for all animals.  Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 4.  Funeral services are...