Obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

Regina Rich, daughter of Orvin and Velma (Box) Rich, was born on July 25, 1947 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas and departed this life on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma surrounded by her loved ones.  She was 72 years young.

She was born in red brick hospital.  Her parents brought her home to their...

Oct 27, 2019

Inola Grimmett, daughter of Alex and Puna (Duncan) Soap, was born on June 2, 1940 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones at 79 years of age.

She attended Bell and Maryetta Schools until the 8th grade.  Her first job was working...

Oct 24, 2019

Donald Fixin, son of Jess and Elsie (Hogner) Fixin, was born on June 17, 1952 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed from this life to be with our Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at 67 years of age.

He was a Deacon, Song Leader and Faithful Servant of Mulberry Tree Baptist Church. ...

Oct 24, 2019

Derrick Sonny Miller was born on August 17, 1987 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Leroy Struble and Lydia Miller.  He passed from this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 32 years, 2 months and 7 days.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He loved his wife, Sam, and...

Oct 23, 2019

William Boyd (Bill) Patterson was born August 11,1946, at Stilwell, Oklahoma to Boyd and Virginia Patterson, and departed this life October 23,2019. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of twelve and was baptized in the First Baptist Church in Stilwell.

He dated Beverly Osborn during high school and college. He graduated Stilwell High...

Oct 21, 2019

Neil Morphis the son of Chester and Pauline (Stovall) Morphis was born June 26, 1946 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 21, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 25 days.

Neil enjoyed life and he loved his family. He enjoyed guitars and music. His music...

Oct 20, 2019

Twilia Suelene Hudson the daughter of Houston "Duggan" and Violet (Lisenbee) Briggs was born July 8, 1948 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 20, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 12 days.

Twilia enjoyed life and she loved her family. She had a passion for education. She...

Oct 18, 2019

Alan Beasley, the son of James Kent Beasley and Robbie June (Price) Kirk, was born September 16, 1960 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 18, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 59 years, 1 month and 3 days.

Alan was a fun loving guy full of humor. He made friends...

Oct 14, 2019

Fred Emett Craig, Jr., son of Fred Emett and Edna Lorene (Pipkin) Craig, was born on November 19, 1956 in Forrest City, Arkansas and departed this life on Monday, October 14, 2019 in Springdale, Arkansas at 62 years of age.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Edna Craig, brothers: Thomas, Otis...

Oct 6, 2019

Virginia May Ketcher daughter of Howard Patrick and Ruby Sarah (Tyner) Weir was born May 7, 1937 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 6, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 29 days.

Virginia had a green thumb and loved her azaleas, pulling weeds, feeding the hummingbirds and...

Oct 4, 2019

Dianna Lynn (Hosfield) Willis, daughter of Lloyd and Virginia Hosfield, was born on September 23rd, 1948 in Lafayette, Indiana and departed this life on Friday, October 4th, 2019, at 1:04 am. At age 71 years and 11 days.

Dianna married Joe (J.V.) Willis on October 27th, 1978. During her life, Dianna worked for Webb Wheel in Lebanon,...

Oct 4, 2019

Billy Don Newsom Jr. son of Billy Don and Thelma Mae (Asbill) Newsom Sr, was born August 9, 1970 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with our Lord on October 4, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 49 years, 1 months and 25 days.

Bill had a passion for many things including...

Sep 29, 2019

Thomas James (Tom) Carson was born at Stilwell, Oklahoma, on March 6, 1921, the son of Col James Carson and Mary Louise (Holland) Carson, and departed this life on September 29, 2019 at the age of 98 years, 6 months, 23 days. Tom was a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, his mother an original enrollee.

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Sep 24, 2019

Martha Carol Salinas, daughter of Cornelius and Lizzie (Bearpaw) Duck, was born on April 5, 1958 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at her home near Stilwell, Oklahoma, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 23 days.

Sep 16, 2019

Otis Eugene “Gene” Thomas son of Luther “Luke” Thomas and Olie Mabel Anderson was born April 24, 1944 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on September 16, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 22 days.

Gene had a great love for old cars and hot rods from a young...

Sep 8, 2019

Gary Mearl Caton son of Frank and Lela (Brock) Caton was born on May 12, 1945 in Stilwell, OK, and departed this life to be at his eternal home with Jesus on September 8, 2019 in Stilwell, OK at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 27 days.

Born the youngest son he had 2 brothers...

Sep 8, 2019

Viola May Hart daughter of Willie Robert and Berdie Pauline (Fullerton) Colston was born November 12, 1941 in Branson, Missouri and departed this life on September 8, 2019 surrounded by loved ones at her home at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 27 days.

She loved camping, fishing, crocheting, caring for at least 77 foster...

Aug 30, 2019

Jenny Keturah Panter, daughter of Wesley and Lura (Osburn) Cox, was born May 10,1957, in Bakersfield, California. She passed from this life on August 30, 2019, at her home in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Her family moved from California to Stilwell when she was in the third grade. She attended Wauhilla, Maryetta and Stilwell schools, graduating from Stilwell High School in...

Aug 27, 2019

rothy Marie Lyles Doublehead, daughter of Arthur Otto and Hester Beanstick Morton was born on October 18,1933 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and passed from this life to be with her Lord on August 27,2019 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at 85 years of age.

Dorothy grew up in the Zion community, attending Zion Elementary and graduating from Stilwell High School....

Aug 11, 2019

Paul Brown son of Sylvester Scott and Zella Mae (Dooley) Brown was born July 30, 1947 in Stilwell, OK and departed this life surrounded by loved ones in Muskogee, OK on August 11, 2019 at the age of 72 years and 12 days.

Paul worked as a mechanic, as a truck driver and farming to...