Obituaries

Ronald Caddick Sr.

Ronald Caddick Sr.

Aug 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Caddick who left this world on August 7, 2024. Born on April 22, 1948, Ronald was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Ronald, known for his ornery nature and quick wit, was a true jokester who could always bring a smile to the faces of those around him....

John Doublehead

John Doublehead

Aug 6, 2024

John Doublehead was born April 11, 1935 in Stilwell, OK to Sam Joe and Adeline (Bunch) Doublehead, and went to his heavenly home on August 6, 2024 at his home in Cherry Tree Community in Stilwell, OK at the age of 89 years.

John was a first Cherokee speaker. He attended Zion School and later served in the National Guard. He...

Audie Vaughan

Audie Vaughan

Jul 29, 2024

Audie Raymond Vaughan, born on November 9, 1941, peacefully departed this life with his family by his side on July 29, 2024, at the age of 82.

Born to Thomas Daniel and RosaLee (Walters) Vaughan in Scraper Hollow, Audie exemplified love as a devoted husband, father, friend, and pastor deeply committed to serving the Lord. In 1960, Audie united in marriage...

Stephen "Huey" Springwater

Stephen "Huey" Springwater

Jul 17, 2024

Stephen Springwater, born on June 13, 1961, and departed from this world on July 17, 2024, has left behind a legacy that will forever echo through the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

A man of many passions and interests, Stephen found solace in the simple joys of life. Whether it was fishing, or cruising along in...

Gary Gann

Gary Gann

Jul 13, 2024

We pay tribute to our beloved Gary Lynn Gann aka ((GOOTSIE)) a cherished husband and a loving father to his beloved late SON Alan Dean Gann. Gary was a well known friend to many, a brother, and a special uncle to many nephews and nieces. Gary was born on June 25, 1964 in Tahlequah Oklahoma ,and he departed from this...

Rufus Pritchett

Rufus Pritchett

Jul 11, 2024

Rufus Pritchett, a beloved member of the Stilwell, Oklahoma community, passed away on July 11, 2024 His life, which began on August 13, 1948, was filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with his family and friends. Rufus will be remembered for his unwavering devotion to his loved ones. He cherished spending time with his family and found solace in...

Thomas Clawson

Thomas Clawson

Jun 27, 2024

Thomas Ray Clawson III, proud husband and father, age 36 of Stilwell, Oklahoma, passed away on June 27th 2024.

Born in Poteau, Oklahoma, September 28, 1987 to Thomas Ray Clawson Jr. and Sheryl Kay Clawson. 

He graduated from Panola High School in 2006 and went on to attend truck driving school, making oilfield and specialized logistics his career. 

Thomas was a devoted and...

Kelsey Vann

Kelsey Vann

Jun 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelsey Vann, who departed from this world on June 27, 2024. She was a beacon of light, illuminating every room she entered with her radiant and warm presence. Kelsey's life began on January 21, 1996, and in her short time on earth, she touched the lives of many with...

Alan Gann

Alan Gann

Jun 27, 2024

We pay tribute to the beloved Alan Dean Gann, a cherished son, brother, and friend known for his warmth, generosity, and love for his Cherokee/Euchee heritage. Alan, born on September 3, 1986, in Tahlequah, OK, tragically departed from this world on June 27, 2024, due to an accident. He was a proud member of the Cherokee/Euchee Nation, embodying its traditions...

Nancy Gregory

Nancy Gregory

Jun 25, 2024

Nancy Alene (Runabout) Gregory was born on February 18, 1957, in Stilwell, Oklahoma.  She would pass from this life on June 25, 2024, at the age of 67.

Nancy loved gardening, flowers, sewing, and mostly spending time with her kids and grandkids. She loved to laugh! Nancy loved to hear a good joke and tell few jokes of her own. She...

Leonard Vann

Leonard Vann

Jun 22, 2024

Leonard "Little Man" Vann, the son of Hooley and Martha (Hardbarger) Vann, was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on February 4, 1951. Leonard departed this life on June 22, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 73.

Leonard was married to the love of his life Dianna Lynn "Pinkerton" Vann on November 19, 1988, and from this union, three children were...

Roman Guevara Netro

Roman Guevara Netro

Jun 21, 2024

Roman Guevara Netro passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1973 in El Cerrito de la Cruz San Luis Potosi, Mexico to his parents Gregoria Netro and Julian Guevara.

Roman will always be remembered for his willingness to go out of his to help anyone in need. His kind and compassionate nature touched...

Haskell McCully

Haskell McCully

Jun 15, 2024

Haskell McCully departed this life on June 15, 2024, in Stilwell, OK at the age of 88 years. 

 He was born on January 16, 1936, in Stilwell, OK to Lawson and Lucy (Johnson) McCully. Haskell McCully and Wanda Lea McCully (Brown) were married August 3, 1956, and their son Mike was born on November 24th, 1956, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

 Haskell attended Stilwell...

Herman Teehee

Herman Teehee

Jun 6, 2024

Herman Lewis Teehee was born on August 19, 1966, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Salol Troy Teehee and Lula Soap Teehee, all life long residents of the Bell Community. He departed this life, surrounded by family on June 6, 2024, at the age of 57 years in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was an amazing husband, a loving and protective father, and the most...

Michaela Dawn Shell

Michaela Dawn Shell

Jun 3, 2024

Michaela Dawn Shell, age 29, went home to be with our Lord on June 3, 2024.Michaela was born on May 8, 1995, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and graduated from Stilwell High School. She loved spending time with her babies and riding around just to pass the time. Her cooking was a talent that she was very proud of.Michaela was preceded in...

Edna Ruth Anderson

Edna Ruth Anderson

Jun 1, 2024

Edna Gaches Anderson was born on the 28th day of February 1946. She passed from this life on June 1, 2024.She was loved by many people. She was the kindest person and never met a stranger. In her earlier days she sang with her sister and her mother, Pearl Ruth Gaches. She grew up in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She picked cotton...

Tanya Lynn Pouncy

Tanya Lynn Pouncy

May 20, 2024

Tanya Lynn (Groom) Pouncy, daughter of William Floyd Groom and Sandy Kay Shell (Groom), was born on October 7, 1980, Tahlequah, OK. She passed from this life on Monday May 20, 2024, Muskogee, OK at the age of 43 years 7 months and 13 days. Tanya married the love of her life Jeffrey Pouncy on September 22, 2018. She was employed...

Roy Dale Longshore

Roy Dale Longshore

May 9, 2024

Roy was the first born of LeeRoy and Joy (Mills) Longshore. He was born in Bunch, Oklahoma and departed his earthly home in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 74 years and 11 months. He was a graduate of Cave Springs High School and then attended Okmulgee Tech where he obtained his upholstery certification. He worked for short time in Roland,...

Carthel Means

Carthel Means

Apr 26, 2024

Carthel James Means was born April 22, 1933 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Thomas and Cora (Deason) Means and passed peacefully into his Savior’s arms April 26, 2024, at the age of 91 years and 4 days. Carthel was the third of five children born to the Means family. He was raised on top of Spade Mountain, where his family raised...

Suzanne Duncan

Suzanne Duncan

Apr 11, 2024

Suzanne Runabout Duncan was born on August 19, 1962, and would depart from this life at 62 years old in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to enter in to her heavenly home on April 11, 2024, after a long battle of declining health issues that she fought with strength until the very end.Suzanne was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Mose Boland and Charlotte...