Obituaries

Oct 31, 2021

Jacob Holloway, son of Kevin and Lindy (Brown) Holloway, was born May 25, 2001 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 20 years, 5 months and 6 days. He enjoyed woodworking, making knives, archery, trap and skeet. Jacob was a true outdoorsman...

Oct 30, 2021

Linda Gail Claphan, the daughter of Arthur and Eula (Adair) Hunter, was born November 24, 1955, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on Saturday, October 30, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 6 days.

Linda loved the Lord and her family above all. She was a loyal member of...

Oct 27, 2021

Opal Faye (Skaggs) Mitchell, an ordained Pentacostal Minister who led many to the Lord, was born on January 29, 1951.  She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Opal was preceded in death by her parents: Floyd and Edna Skaggs, her sisters: Julia Smith, Norma Jean Hamilton and Betty...

Oct 26, 2021

Rida “Judy” Dillard was born on January 5th 1946 in Stilwell Oklahoma to Charlie and Donna “Brown” Worley.

She was very athletic, she loved to play basketball, tennis and was a great swimmer. She once saved two girls from drowning at Baron Fork Creek and it made the local newspaper.  She loved playing basketball and going to...

Oct 26, 2021

Joe Dean Adair was born June 28, 1957, to Shirley (Paden) Adair and Paul Adair in Stilwell, Oklahoma and went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 64 years, 3 months, and 28 days.

In 1982 Joe graduated from Northeastern State University with his Preparatory Education degree (B.S.),...

Oct 25, 2021

Michael Ray Chewey was born on January 1, 1964 in Tahlequah Oklahoma to Joe Chewey and Corena Cochran. Mike passed away peacefully at home in Stilwell at the age of 57 years.

Mike graduated Stilwell High School and was a lifelong resident of Stilwell. He enjoyed his career in grounds maintenance and tree trimming. Mike’s...

Oct 24, 2021

Leslie Deon “John” Gonzalis was born on August 26, 1962 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Chester “Jim” Gonzalis and Thelma Lee Gonzalis.  He passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 59 years, 1 month and 28 days.

While his health permitted, he liked to play softball for Robert Bunch’s team ‘the...

Oct 22, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Adair, Sr., peacefully went home on Friday, October 22, 2021 surrounded by family and friends.

Bob spent his life working in various types of labor work, Law Enforcement and Grocery Manager.

Bob loved fishing, picnicking, taking country drives, picking wild onions, polk salad and mushroom hunting.

Since grandchildren came into...

Oct 18, 2021

Clarence Duncan was born February 28, 1945, to Polly (Sawney) Duncan and Clint Duncan and passed away on October 18, 2021, at the age of 76 years, 7 months, and 20 days.

Clarence was a faithful member of Piney Creek Baptist Church.

He loved spending time with his family and most of all, his grandkids....

Oct 17, 2021

Winfred Lee King was born in Spade Mountain, Oklahoma on October 27, 1932. His parents were Claude and Lois (Knight) King. He departed this life on October 17, 2021, at the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 21 days.

He attended Rabbit Trap Elementary and afterwards farmed and worked in California.

He was drafted...

Oct 15, 2021

In loving memory of Nina Beatrice Wolfe. Born May 29th, 1954 in Tahlequah, OK to mother Sarah Springwater of Stilwell,OK. She departed life on October 15th, 2021 in Claremore, OK at the age of 67 years old.

Nina was a kind, loving, caring godly woman. She loved reading her books and watching action...

Oct 14, 2021

Clara Mae Fishinghawk was born to John Baldridge and Lydia Baldrige in Bunch, Oklahoma on April 10, 1929. She departed this life at home on October 14, 2021, at the age of 92.

Clara was a laborer at Stilwell Foods for several years and Cherokee Nation Industries from 1969 – 1994. Her hobbies were sewing...

Oct 11, 2021

Carl Dwayne Butler, son of Lonnie and Gearldene (Keeter) Butler was born August 13, 1936 in Whitmire Community, Adair County, Oklahoma and he passed away October 11, 2021, at the age of 85.

Carl was married to Betty Darlene Purshall on  May 10th, 1958 and to that union four sons were born: Terry Dwayne, Jerry Dean,...

Oct 11, 2021

Elwin Lee Green was born September 19, 1942, to Henry and Dona Bell Green in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Elwin spent his early years roaming the woods in the Elm Grove Community hunting and fishing in Evansville Creek. When he was 7 years old, he got his first gun, a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas and his love...

Oct 11, 2021

George Lee Pritchett, Jr. was born on February 14, 1947, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was the son of George Lee Pritchett, Sr. and Vertie (Jackie) Mae Ritter. George passed from this life in Muskogee, Oklahoma on October 11, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Vernie Mae Ritter and her husband Gene...

Oct 9, 2021

Ed William Sevenstar was born on May 29, 1968, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Ed departed this life to be with the Lord on October 9, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 53 years, 4 months and 10 days.

Ed worked as a chicken catcher for many years for Robert Swake. Ed enjoyed hunting,...

Oct 7, 2021

Brenda Kay (Bland) Burr; 61 years, 2 months, and 24 days. She was born on December 30, 1959, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A resident of Stilwell, Oklahoma. Brenda went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband: David Lynn Burr; and her father:...

Oct 4, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Marlene Eloise (Dahling) Petree. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 2, 2021

Bill “Pete” Eli was born July 22, 1940, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to George Soap and Lillie Eli and departed this life on October 2, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, 2 months, and 10 days.

He was a loving father. Bill was a member of Salem Baptist Church and taught Cherokee...

Sep 29, 2021

Chip Dillard was 35 years old. He was born January 31, 1986, in Stilwell, Oklahoma. A resident of Stilwell his whole life. Chip passed from this earth September 29, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Rhonda Ann Dillard; grandparents: Alfred and Pauline Harrison, and Buford and Margaret Dillard; aunt: Cathy Harrison;...