Obituaries

Nov 14, 2022

Jerry Don Rock was born on July 25,1942 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Alvis and Esther (Thompson) Rock. Jerry went to home be with the Lord on November 14, 2022 in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Alvis and Esther Rock, his wife, Diane Rock; son, John Rock; and daughter, Jerri Ann Stilwell; Brother-in-laws,...

Nov 9, 2022

Lillie Mae Ross, daughter of Levi Ross and Mary Hardbarger Ross, was born on October 10, 1944 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at her home on Ross Mountain.

Lillie was a teachers aide and a cook for Greasy School for several years.  She loved singing Cherokee...

Nov 6, 2022

David Lee Payne, born July 30, 1962 in Woodward, OK, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022 due to lung cancer. He was the youngest child of Bob and Charleen Payne. He grew up in Midland, Texas and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1981. Diagnosed with schizophrenia as a young adult, David struggled with managing this...

Nov 6, 2022

Crystal Sue Berry-Chuculate the daughter of John E. and Virginia Sue Berry was born May 4, 1975, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and departed this life on November 6, 2022, surrounded by family and friends, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 47 years, 6 months and 2 days.

Crystal enjoyed life and she lived it to the...

Nov 1, 2022

Connie Gail Butler, daughter of Lonnie Gerald Butler and Verna Williams was born May 20, 1970 in Stilwell, OK and departed this life on November 1, 2022 in Stilwell, OK at the age of 52 years, 5 months and 11 days.

Connie went to Stilwell High School.  She thoroughly enjoyed fishing with her best friend Regina Gist....

Nov 1, 2022

Sharon “Weg” Jean Sawney the daughter of Emma Swimmer and Frank Swimmer was born June 23, 1961, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

On April 3, 1987, she married the love of her life: Buzzy Sawney and to this union 5 children were born. Sharon...

Oct 29, 2022

James “Scott” Rock was born on October 28th, 1971 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to James Rock and Deann Salsman.  Scott went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at the age of 51 years.

Scott graduated from Stilwell High School in 1989. Scott was known as the best advice giver to his...

Oct 22, 2022

Robert Shell, 71, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Robert Shell was born April 3rd, 1951 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Charlie Shell and Nellie (Christie) Shell. He graduated from Stilwell High School in 1969 and what is now known as Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas in 1971. He received further certifications in Machine Technology and...

Oct 22, 2022

Jimmy (Henry) Sawney, son of Jim and Janis (Chulio) Sawney, was born on June 9, 1977, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. At the age of 45, Jimmy passed away surrounded by family on October 22nd, 2022.

Jimmy graduated from Central High School in 1995. He also joined Talking Leaves Job Corp. Where he took electrical class. He...

Oct 22, 2022

Charles “Joe” William Morton was born on December 30, 1945, to John Jackson Morton and Minnie Bell Tune Morton in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charles went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2022, at the age of 76 years.

Most people knew Charles as Joe, a nickname he picked up at a young age...

Oct 17, 2022

Josephine Chuculate Asbill Butler was born at Bunch, Oklahoma to Iva Ollis and Henry F. Chuculate, on September 22, 1933, and departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior on October 17, 2022, at the age of 89 years and 25 days.

Josephine was strong in her faith a loving and giving wife and mother. A loving...

Oct 14, 2022

Samantha Renea Jordan

Born Monday March 15, 1993 in Stilwell Ok, to Candina Gonzales and Wesley Jordan Sr, of Stilwell, Oklahoma.

She lived all her life in and around Stilwell. After attending Stilwell High School, Samantha had 2 children Zoey Renea and Zackary Jordan, who were both the light of her life.

Samantha...

Oct 13, 2022

Leona Mae Pritchett Denny Hooper the daughter of Rev. Isaac and Charlotte Laura (Quinton) Pritchett was born July 8, 1931, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 13, 2022, at home in Bunch, Oklahoma, at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 5 days.

Leona was a hardworking woman throughout her life...

Oct 9, 2022

Calvin Lee Soap was born on July 15, 1948, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Jackson Soap and Ahniwake Teehee–Soap and he departed this life on October 9, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 74 years, 2 months, and 25 days.

Calvin was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He would be there when...

Oct 6, 2022

Jerry Clyde Telford was born June 5, 1941, to Clarence Telford and Clara (Henson) Telford. Jerry would depart this life on October 6, 2022, at his home with his wife and loved ones by his side.

Jerry is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Barbara May (Henson) Telford of Stilwell, Oklahoma; his children, son Barry Telford...

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...