Obituaries

Jun 25, 2022

Lawrence (Chief) Scott, Jr. was born on October 7th, 1973, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  He was the son of Mary Ann Sam and Lawrence (Bull) Scott, Sr.

Chief loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, digging for wild onion, polk salad and catching crawdads.  If it could be caught or hunted, he was chasing it.  He was a self-taught jack...

Jun 23, 2022

Douglas Edward (Doug) Walkingstick was born in Bakersfield, California on January 26, 1940, to Edward Walkingstick and Wynona (Sams) Walkingstick. He left this life to join his  'Creator” on June 23, 2022, following a lengthy battle with progressive Multiple Sclerosis and its many complications.

Doug was a native of Adair County,...

Jun 16, 2022

Johnny Howard Buckner Jr. 27 yrs. old of Stilwell, OK. Born November 17 of 1994 to Johnny Buckner Sr. and Stephanie Diane Conrad left this world on June 16th, 2022.

Johnny was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.  Johnny enjoyed Fishing, Hunting and Riding his Horse.  The only thing he loved more was...

Jun 16, 2022

Carol “Susie” Johnson lost her battle with cancer on June 16th, 2022, at the age of 60.

Susie was the light of her family and brought joy to all who met her. Even in death, she will always be with us and never forgotten. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family at the lake, reading, sci-fi...

Jun 14, 2022

Randy Lee Glass was born October 6, 1967, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 14, 2022, at the age of 54.

He was preceded in death by his father: Nola Glass; and mother: Juanita (Eagle) Glass Terrapin.

Randy enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and looking...

Jun 9, 2022

Glenda Faye Handle, the daughter of Allen and Pearl (Riley) Cameron was born on May 17, 1953 in Muskogee, Ok and departed this life on June 9th, 2022 in Stilwell, ok at the age of 69 years, 0 months, and 23 days.

When she worked it was at Greenleaf where she had lots of friends and enjoyed...

Jun 8, 2022

Anna Bell Collins Blevins, the daughter of Jess Isaiah and Cora Lela (Scott) Clinton was born July 1, 1933, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 8, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 7 days. Anna Bell enjoyed life and she loved her family. She enjoyed spending time cooking, sewing, reading...

Jun 6, 2022

William Knight was born April 24, 1938, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Henry Knight, Sr. and Eliza Bunch and passed away June 6, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years, 1 month, and 13 days.

William completed the ninth grade and later went back to school to complete his GED. He enlisted in...

Jun 1, 2022

Norma Jean Cook Nakedhead, the daughter of Lee Edmund Cook and Pauline Blue Cook, was born August 28, 1966, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and passed away on June 1, 2022, at the age of 55 with her family at her side.

She was a good and loving woman. She loved her husband, sons, daughter, grandchildren, and...

May 29, 2022

Kenneth Karl Ketcher the son of Calvin and Lillian (Sturgeon) Ketcher was born August 20, 1941, in Pitcher, Oklahoma and departed this life on May 29, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 80 years, 9 months, and 9 days.

Kenneth loved his family and he enjoyed life. He enjoyed being outdoors enjoying the...

May 26, 2022

Cole Sevenstar was born May 26, 2022.

He went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Cole is survived by his parents: Brittany Johnson and Columbus Sevenstar; sisters: Ericka, Kayden, Mia, and Summer, all of the home in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

He is also survived by his maternal grandparents,...

May 23, 2022

Jack Rogers Carson, age 91, passed away on May 23, 2022. He was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma, on June 26, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie Ruth Adair Carson, and he is survived by his two sons: Dr. Chris Carson of Dallas, Texas, and Brad Carson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, along with a beloved daughter-in law...

May 22, 2022

Joy Dawn (Horn) Smith was born on October 29, 2972, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Jimmy and Joyce Horn. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 22, 2022, at the age of 49 years. She fought a long, hard battle with cancer with strength, dignity, grit, and courage. No person has ever been better named...

May 18, 2022

Norma Jean (Pettit) Steeley known to her siblings as “Minnie” was born on February 27, 1954, to Wilson and Nellie (Owl) Pettit and went to her Heavenly home on May 18, 2022.

Norma was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed hosting dinners for her family and friends and enjoyed her role as a...

May 16, 2022

DJ Mays son of Gill Finn and Nellie (Worley) Mays, was born on July 9th, 1936 in Hungry Mountain Oklahoma.  He departed this life on Monday, May 16th, 2022 at his home in Greasy OK, at the age of 85 years, 10 months, and 7days.

DJ was a lifelong educator, he graduated from NSU with...

May 14, 2022

April Ann Vann was born April 1, 1965, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Toolate Vann and Charlotte Grimmett and passed away on May 14, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 57 years, 1 month, and 13 days.

April was a member of Vann Baptist Church. She enjoyed being outside, spending time with...

May 11, 2022

Anthony Blake Chavez the son of Bruno Chavez and Clarissa England was born March 9, 2005, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on May 11, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 17 years, 2 months, and 2 days.

Our beloved Anthony Blake Chavez “Ant” was taken far too soon; we were more...

May 10, 2022

Shelly Denise Byrd Carey, 48, went to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord on May 10, 2022, at her home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Her firm belief and devotion to God guided her through her life and battles.

Shelly was born to Sammy and Lillie Mae Byrd on August 14, 1973. She met the...

May 5, 2022

Private Services at a later date.

May 1, 2022

Sammie “Snow” Jack Vann was born on April 26, 1960, to the late Dutch and Edith (Sawney) Vann and passed from this life to his forever home on May 1, 2022, at

Northeastern Health System Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by both parents: Dutch and Edith Vann; two brothers: David, and...