Obituaries

Jul 16, 2021

Lori Lee Clinton, born February 13, 1968 to Henry (Coke) Lee Clinton and Alta Mae (Kent) Arnell, went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 16, 2021 in Muskogee, Oklahoma with her daughters and niece by her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Lee and Alta Mae; and her brothers, Micheal Owen Clinton...

Jul 15, 2021

Troy Franklin Young was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on December 13, 1935, and left this life on July 15, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 85, years, 7 months, and 2 days.

Troy was a dedicated husband and father. He enjoyed collecting antiques, was a Connoisseur Air Streamer, and loved to travel....

Jul 14, 2021

Lorene (Pritchett) Bean was welcomed into this world on June 1st, 1946 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the daughter of Tom and Betty Pritchett.

Lorene was the oldest of 7 siblings.  She grew up at an early age to help her dad raise her siblings.  They spent some time in Chicago and then moved back to Westville, where she...

Jul 12, 2021

Stella Mae Green was born February 14, 1937, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Johnny Adair and Gladys (Patterson) Adair. She went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2021, at the age of 84 years, 4 months, and 20 days.

Stella was a lifelong resident of the Honey Hill Community living her whole life on...

Jul 3, 2021

Floyd “Bo” Eugene Dugger passed away on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021  at Mercy Hospital, Ft. Smith, Arkansas at the age of 49 years, 5 months and 3 days.  He was born on January 31, 1972 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Raymond and Nova Dugger.

He was a 1990 Stilwell High School Graduate.

Bo truly lived life...

Jun 29, 2021

Anthony Wayne Martinez (Tony) was born June 19, 1974, to Martin and Karen Martinez. He grew up in Stilwell, Oklahoma with his brother: Mike and sister: Jeana and passed away on June 29, 2021, at the age of 47 years, and 10 days.

He attended Stilwell Schools and after graduation he left for San Diego,...

Jun 23, 2021

Born in Stilwell, Ok on March 27, 1957, Rhonda was raised by her grandparents, Raymond and Margie Gamble along with her siblings Vicky, Raymond and Ralph with fond memories of the house at the ‘Y’ in Stilwell. Rhonda first came to know Jesus as she attended church with her family at the First Christian Church. She graduated high school...

Jun 17, 2021

Michael “Uton” Ross Gonzalis was born June 8, 1984, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Ross and Sarah (Pritchett) Gonzalis, and passed away on June 17, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 37 years, and 9 days.

Uton loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved his church family and attended the Church...

Jun 15, 2021

Evelyn Cran Cain was born on March 30, 1940, in Hanford, California to Arthur and Laura Berryhill, and passed away on June 15, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, 2 months, and 16 days.

She married Estell Richard “Ed” Cain on January 19, 1959. She was a loving and caring person....

Jun 10, 2021

Lance Ryan Lingle was born on April 25, 1976, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Ken Lingle and Trish (Dornbrack) Lingle. He left this world bound for Heaven on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Christie, Oklahoma at the age of 45 years, 1 month, and 16 days.

Lance was an intelligent young man. He loved working on...

Jun 10, 2021

Lizzie Della (Arms) Olive, daughter of Carl and Imogene Arms was born January 17, 1951, in Roswell New Mexico She departed this life on June 10th, 2021 at 8 AM in her home Surrounded by all three of her daughter at the age of 70.

She was married to Raleigh Olive. From this Union, she...

Jun 9, 2021

Vidal Chavez (Junior as everyone knew him) was born on August 8,1980 in Dallas, Texas and passed on June 9,2021 in Tahlequah, Ok. Junior was a exceptional handyman in several areas. He was always willing to help his family and friends when they needed him.

He loved spending time with his kids, family, and friends. His hobbies...

Jun 6, 2021

Ruby Lorene (Worley) Deweese was born on August 5, 1931 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Gus Elmer Worley and Cynthia Elizabeth (Johnson) Worley and passed away on June 6, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 89 years, 10 months, and 1 day.

Ruby loved painting, enjoyed art and making quilts.  She loved her family and was...

Jun 2, 2021

Margie Lee Watkins, daughter of John W Kelley and Kanzada "Sadie" (Richards) Kelley, was born May 18, 1929 in the Wauhillau Community of Stilwell, Oklahoma. She departed this life to enter her eternal home June 2, 2021 at her residence in Stilwell at the age of 92 years and 15 days.

Margie was one of six children....

May 28, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Paul Patterson announces his untimely death on May 28th, 2021 in Stilwell, OK.  Ronald was born to Paul and Bonita (Holloway) on July 26th, 1950 in Stilwell, OK and attended Stillwell schools until graduating in 1968.  After studying at NSU he proudly worked until the age of 69 when...

May 26, 2021

Kathryn Billie (Hogner) Green departed this life while surrounded by loving family on May 26, 2021 in Muskogee, Oklahoma at the age of 91.

Kathryn was born May 22, 1930 to Adam and Katie Hogner in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She graduated from Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas where she met and later married Edward Green. They raised two...

May 25, 2021

Ella Marie Boren was born on the 29th day of April, 1924 at the Oak Grove Community, Stilwell, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ray Hembree and Carlotta (Adair) Hembree, and died on the 25th day of May, 2021 at her home in Westville, Oklahoma.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Homer C. Boren, parents, and four brothers,...

May 19, 2021

Eugene Ray Vann born July 27, 1948 to Dutch and Edith (Sawney) Vann passed from this life to his forever home on May 19, 2021 at his home in Cheery Tree.

He was preceded in death by both parents: Dutch and Edith Vann and one brother: David Vann.

Eugene spent many years as a pitcher...

May 18, 2021

Jackie Wayne Drain, son of Jessie “Gabby” Drain and Frances (Campbell) Drain, was born September 12, 1978 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this world on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home near Stilwell, Oklahoma.

He worked in customer service within the Automotive Industry.  He was a hard worker and a jack of all trades.

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May 17, 2021

Mary Ann (Stand) Wear was born September 19, 1942 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to John Henry Stand and Myrtle Elizabeth (Hitcher) Stand, she went to her Heavenly home on Monday, May 17, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma surrounded by her family.

Mary graduated from Stilwell High School, then went on to Nursing School and became an LPN....