Obituaries

Jan 18, 2022

Juanito “Jay” Salazar Lu-way, son of Juanito Tarayo and Anita Baker, was born on June 12, 1966, in the Philippines and passed from this life on Monday, January 17, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at 55 years of age.

Jay was a “no drama”, fun-loving and kind hearted man that never had anything bad to say about anyone....

Jan 3, 2022

Angela Jo Daugherty was born February 5, 1989, in Weatherford, Texas to Ellis Joe Daugherty and Ruth Ann (Shell) Daugherty.  She departed this life on Monday, January 3, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

She met Jonathan Cale Gonzales in 2006 in Stilwell, OK and they were inseparable until she gained her wings.  They share 3 children, Aselyn Breez,...

Jan 2, 2022

Garvin Eugene Bishop went peacefully at home on Sunday, January 2, 2022 surrounded by family.

Garvin “Shorty” Bishop spent his life in various activities, construction and labor work.

Garvin loved music and his hot rod.  He played and sang with his wife and daughter in every community church near and far.  He could play any...

Dec 30, 2021

James Edward (“Jim”) Tibbits was born on 9/1/1925 at Davidson, Arkansas, to Erman and Rosy Tibbits.  He was the third of ten children and learned early in life about the virtues of hard work and responsibility.  Jim served in the Army during WWII as a medic on a hospital train.  After his discharge, he married Jolora Price on 7/19/1946...

Dec 29, 2021

Alicia M Jordan was born on September 24th, 1973, in Stilwell, OK and departed from this life on December 29th, 2021, in Stilwell, OK, at the age of 48 years, 3 months and 5 days.

Alicia married Roger Jordan in March of 1993, and in August of 1996, welcomed their first child. They completed their little family...

Dec 29, 2021

Larry Glenn Wyche, son of Elmer Dee and Margaret Arizona (Smith) Wyche, was born on May 19, 1939 in Rocky Chapel, Oklahoma and passed from this life to enter the big rodeo in the sky on December 29, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at 82 years, 7 months and 10 days.

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 28, 2021

Wiki or Joe as he was known to many had a kind, caring and compassionate heart toward others. He usually spent his time helping people, working on cars  when he was able to  and going fishing. Growing up he had many wild animals as pets. He loved to watch westerns, war films, listening to country or gospel music and...

Dec 27, 2021

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Dec 24, 2021

Leona Bird the daughter of John T. and Emma (Livers) Glass was born July 17, 1927, in Adair County, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 24, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 94 years, 5 months and 7 days. Leona loved her family dearly. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and cooking for her family. She loved to...

Dec 23, 2021

Jacob Henry Sawney the son of Nick and Dorothy (Sawney) Springwater was born October 26, 1947, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 23, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 27 days. Henry enjoyed the outdoors whether he was hunting, fishing, or just working around the yard. He enjoyed spending time...

Dec 23, 2021

Harold Wayne Knight was born on April 26, 1941, in Fresno, California to Moultry Cornelius and Alma Ruth (Brannon) Knight.

He and his family moved to Spade Mountain Community when he was just a toddler. Harold attended Rabbit Trap School until 8th grade. He told of himself being Valedictorian of his class. He then laughed and said...

Dec 21, 2021

Jolene Renee LaDale Brown/ Jagger Sanchez, Age 32 of Stilwell, Ok, passed away on December 21st, 2021. She was born to Harold & Wynona Brown in Talihina on June 16th, 1989.

She is survived by her husband Justino Sanchez of the home; Four daughters: Lilly Sanchez, Marciana Sanchez, Raylynn Sanchez and Catalina Sanchez; One son:...

Dec 21, 2021

Angel Melinda Marie Nunn Vann of Tulsa, Ok. Age 19 passed away December 21st, 2021, in Stilwell Ok. She was born on June 20th, 2002, to Lorianda Nunn and Bobbie James Lamb in Talihina Ok.

She is survived by her son her made up the entirety of her world, Carl Wayne (age 9 months). Angel obtained her...

Dec 19, 2021

Georgia O'Neal of Cookson, Oklahoma passed away on Dec 19, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 13, 2021

Lura Irene “Renie” (Carter) Guinn, was born on June 2, 1927 to Mary (White) Carter and Stermie P. Carter at Christie, Oklahoma.  She departed this life to be with our lord, Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the age of 94 years, 6 months and 12 days at home in Checotah, Oklahoma.

Renie was preceded...

Dec 9, 2021

Sammy “Sam” W. Reed was born March 21, 1940, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to D. W. Reed and Ruth (Ward) Reed. Sam passed away December 9, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years.

Sam and his wife Glenda were married on October 16, 1981. Together they raised two sons: Sam W. Reed, Jr.,...

Dec 7, 2021

Juanita Terrapin the daughter of William and Sarah (Coleman) Eagle was born December 5, 1937, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 7, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years, and 2 days. Juanita was a loving, caring lady who enjoyed making people happy. She wanted...

Dec 4, 2021

Jeanne Lynne Foster the daughter of AJ and Frances Joann (Bradley) McMurtrey was born September 23, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri and departed this life on December 4, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 63 years, 2 months and 11 days. Jeanne was a loving caring lady who loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time...

Dec 2, 2021

Thomas Eugene Smith was born on June 17, 1955, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 2, 2021, at his home in Stilwell, Oklahoma after a 6 year battle with Mycobacterium Avium Complex (lung disease). He was preceded in death by his parents Eola and Delbert Smith; his brothers Alfred and Kenneth Smith and his daughter Kimberly Smith....

Nov 29, 2021

John Terry Rose was born November 19, 1966 to Terry Rose and Mary Pumpkin Owens. He attended Westville Public schools and graduated in 1985. He passed on to Glory on November 28th, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: JK and Madge Rose; John and Violet Pumpkin; Uncles David Pumpkin, Charles Pumpkin...