Obituaries

May 29, 2020

On Friday, May 29th, 2020, Justin Ray Bailey played his Final Inning, while enjoying a home field advantage in Bunch, Oklahoma.

Jay will be joining his Brother Brian Bailey, Father Bill Bailey, and his Duda Roy in the Hall of Fame.

He leaves 3 amazing Players on the field; daughter Rayne Faith Dawn Bailey, Son...

May 21, 2020

Mary Wanda Doyle was born to William Otis Collins and Atla Agnus Scism Collins on March 8, 1930 in Oktaha, Oklahoma.  She departed this life on May 21, 2020, at the age of 90 years, 2 months, and 13 days.

She married Thomas Edward (Ed) Doyle on March 8, 1947 in Columbus, Kansas and to the union...

May 13, 2020

Dewayne Littlejohn was born in Stilwell, OK to Elizabeth Brown Littlejohn and George "Wash" Washington Adair Littlejohn on November 11, 1943 and passed from this life on May 13, 2020 at the age of 76.

Dewayne attended grade school at Dahlonegah and then  Stilwell High School graduating with the class of 1960.  Upon graduating from high school...

May 13, 2020

Brandon Ray Stane (Beep), the son of Bill and Janie Stane, was born on October 31st, 1989 in Stockton, California and he departed his life on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 30 years, 6 months and 13 days.

Brandon enjoyed his life and loved his family more than anything....

May 11, 2020

Christopher "Chris" Gist, 42, beloved Brother and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on May 11, 2020. He entered this world on November 11, 1977 in Millington, TN, born to Butler Brooks and Sharron LaVern (Harper) Gist. He is survived by his brother Jeffrey Gist and wife Tracie, sons Cody and George Gist and daughters Zoey and...

May 11, 2020

Lois (Maxwell) McCutcheon Hicks, 89, formerly of Bonham, Texas passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at Stilwell, Oklahoma. Lois was born April 25, 1931 in Dutch Mills, Arkansas to Charles Euen Maxwell and Ola Ethel (Ezell) Maxwell. Lois was of the Methodist faith.

Lois worked most of her life as a secretary in government. She...

May 8, 2020

Linda Sue (Davenport) Crittenden, resident of the Peavine Community, passed away Friday May 8,2020 in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 69 years, 4 months.

Linda is the daughter of Robert and Marie Davenport. She married Poncho Crittenden on August 1,1969. To this union two children were born: Jennifer Lynn and Beau Houston.

Linda was...

May 8, 2020

Services are pending

May 2, 2020

Services are pending.

Apr 30, 2020

Delores Elaine Twilley Tanner, the only child of Mary Dupree Twilley and Hugh Twilley was born on June 8, 1938 in Indiahoma, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with her Lord on April 30, 2020, in Checotah, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 22 days.

She was an accomplished hairdresser for over...

Apr 27, 2020

Kammy Sue (Soap) Catron, daughter of Andrew and LouAnn (Gonzalis) Soap, was born on January 31, 1967 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  At the precious age of 53, Kammy passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on April 27th, 2020.

Kammy was a loving and caring person, who always put others before herself.  She enjoyed life and...

Apr 20, 2020

Debra Lynn (Walkingstick) Hernandez, daughter of Delbert and Charlene Walkingstick, was born on Thursday, January 16, 1964 and departed this life on Monday, April 20, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

After attending Claremore High School, she worked in Tahlequah, Oklahoma in the Cherokee Nation registration department for several years.

She enjoyed the duties of being a...

Apr 20, 2020

Jerry Dean Dobbs was born on September 15, 1938 in the Darwin Community, near Antlers, Oklahoma.  Jerry worked with his father in the family business of spreading lime on pastures throughout Pittsburg and Atoka Counties.

He proudly served in the U S Navy for several years.

Jerry also drove a taxi cab in McAlester, Oklahoma...

Apr 18, 2020

Dollie Nadine Smallen, daughter of James Levi and Beatrice (Dearman) Hudson, was born on July 22, 1930 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed from this life on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at 89 years of age.

Dollie was a very devoted, generous, loving wife, mother, and Granny to her family. She was   an extremely hard...

Apr 18, 2020

Billy Dale Glenn, son of Roger and Linda Glenn, was born on October 29, 1974 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and gained his wings on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 45 years, 5 months, and 20 days.

Billy loved his family and adored his grandkids, always had a smile on his face that...

Apr 13, 2020

Faye, who would rather be called Nana was born on February 4, 1957 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2020.

Nana enjoyed attending church at Bidding Creek Baptist Church in Wauhillau, Ok. Nana also enjoyed being in her "she shed" with her grandkids playing games, watching TV, or making Tik...

Apr 10, 2020

No public services at this time.

Apr 8, 2020

Private family services at a later date

Apr 6, 2020

Karen Ketcher, daughter of Sherman Fielden Coombes and Ada Elizabeth (Duncan) Coombes was born May 17, 1949 in Westville, Oklahoma and departed this life on April 6, 2020 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 6 days.

Karen was a lifelong member of Baron Baptist Church. A graduate of Stilwell...

Apr 2, 2020

Melvin Jackson Nelson, 76, passed away on Thursday April 2, 2020 at Hillcrest hospital in Tulsa Oklahoma.

He was born to George Dallas Nelson and Sarah Lou (Walters) Nelson on June 12, 1943 in Nicut, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 sisters, Ailene Jones, Maxine Brown, Nina Brown, Virginia Aronson, Ramona...