Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

Katherine Jean Bunch-Sam was born on July 27, 1965 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to William and Nancy Bunch.

She married James Sam on August 31, 2015.  Her greatest joys were worshipping the Lord and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.  She was a Christian by Faith and a member of the Fairfield Baptist Church.

Katherine...

Nov 2, 2020

Lillian Lolita Howe, daughter of John Cox and Lillian Carkner, was born on January 27, 1934 in Detroit, MI. She departed to be with her Heavenly Father and family on November 2, 2020.

Lillian loved the Lord and faithfully served Him her entire life. Despite a rough upbringing, she always attended her local church. She...

Oct 31, 2020

Janice came into the world backwards and screaming, daughter of Stanley & Jo Smith (Barnes).  She grew into a beautiful woman, intelligent and hard-working, with a quick wit and a ready smile. She was a remarkable person who exemplified love and kindness, adored by all who knew her. As a young mom, she worked as a bookkeeper, and was...

Oct 25, 2020

Karen Ann Fishburn was a loving and devoted mother, granny, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  She left us suddenly on Sunday, October 25, 2020.

She was born on February 12, 1964 in Stilwell, OK.  Growing up in Oklahoma, Karen traveled with her sisters and her parents singing gospel music.

Karen married...

Oct 25, 2020

George D. “Foof” Fourkiller Jr., 59, born October 13, 1961 in the Peavine Community, passed away October 25, 2020 in his home in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Foof is survived by: his three loving children, son Kyle Fourkiller of Stilwell, Oklahoma daughters Candice Richards and Autumn Fourkiller of Colcord and Stilwell, Oklahoma; grandchildren Kaelee and Kathrynne Fourkiller,...

Oct 22, 2020

Family led services are pending.

Oct 17, 2020

Emma L. Cooke, daughter of Clarence King and Emma (Raper) King, was born on April 24, 1970 in Claremore, Oklahoma and passed from this life on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas at 50 years of age.

Emma grew up in Kenwood, Oklahoma and moved to Arkansas with her family.  She lived most of her...

Oct 14, 2020

Jacqueline Rose “Jackie” Lewis was born July 17, 1972 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Emma Hothouse – Myer and Jackie Ray Hyslope and passed on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at home.

She was raised by her mother in the Greasy Community, on Killer Mountain.  She was a homemaker that loved working in her yard, making flower beds and...

Oct 14, 2020

Family is requesting that masks be worn during services.

Jericho Wynos, son of Brenda Butler and Jerry Wynos was born June 8, 1975 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  He departed this life on October 14, 2020 at his home in Cookson, Oklahoma.

Jericho was a proud member of the Cherokee/Menominee Tribe.  He was of the...

Oct 12, 2020

Juanita Ruth “Nanny” Wilson, 83 of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Monday October 12, 2020 in Fayetteville, AR.  Nanny was born on June 11, 1937 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Hazel and William Booth.

She was a loving mother, sister, and Nanny. She was devoted to Eastern Oklahoma State College where she helped many students with their financial...

Oct 11, 2020

B. B. Livers, son of Isaac and Alice (Cochran) Livers, was born on September 3, 1946 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 74 years of age.

BB was a strong, hardworking man and provider.  He worked as a heavy machine operator for...

Oct 9, 2020

Emerson Ray Guthrie, son of Emerson and Dona Ann (Dooley) Guthrie, was born on November 22, 1942 in Little Blue, Missouri and departed this life on Friday, October 9, 2020 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at 77 years of age.

Ray was a good provider for his family and a very hard worker.  He was a Veteran and was...

Oct 7, 2020

Nettie Lee (Kuykendall) Sell, age 72, was born in Gregg County, Texas and passed away October 7th, 2020 at Tabitha in Crete, Nebraska.

She was united in marriage to George Patton Sell on Jan 11th, 1966 in the state of Texas. They had 4 children, Timmy, Tammy, Kathryn and Robin.

Nettie enjoyed going to her...

Oct 2, 2020

Arlie Joe Wolf, son of Hummingbird and Allie (Harlan) Wolf, was born on March 11, 1931 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with our Lord on Friday, October 2, 2020 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 89 years and 7 months.

Arlie Joe married Maxine Gaches, “the love of his life” on April...

Oct 1, 2020

Floyd Ray Simmons also known to many as “BF, Festus, Lucky 13” was a man with John Wayne’s true grit, who passed away on October 1, 2020 just the way he wanted to leave this earth, at home peacefully in his sleep after brushing hogging all evening. Floyd was born on May 18, 1937 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to P.H....

Oct 1, 2020

Posey Orval Buckner was 1 of 11 children born to Leland Dow Buckner and Evelyn Lois (Brown) Buckner on May 25,1935 at their home in the Ewing Chapel Community of Stilwell, OK.

He attended school at Ewing Chapel Elementary and Stilwell High School.

Posey joined the United States Army during his senior year in May...

Sep 29, 2020

Donald Wayne Grigsby, son of James and Nancy (Gritts) Grigsby, was born May 18, 1944 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years.

Donald was known as Bud by all of his family and friends.

Bud was a welder...

Sep 29, 2020

No services planned at this time.

Sep 27, 2020

Mariah Quinton Gonzalis was born to Lewis Quinton and Susan Sawney in Adair County, Oklahoma on April 13, 1932 and went home to be with Our Lord on September 27, 2020 in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband: Robert Gonzalis brothers: Scott Quinton, Charles “Babe” Quinton; 3 half-sisters; 2 half-brothers; one great-grandson:...

Sep 26, 2020

Rodney Joseph Guttillo, (53), of Tahlequah, OK, passed away on September 26th, 2020 in Palos Hills, IL.

Rodney was born in Stilwell, OK to Nancy Lynette Brown on June 8, 1967.  He joined in his journey with the Lord on September 26, 2020. He worked hard as a “jack of all trades” during most of...