Obituaries

May 2, 2023

Billy George Sawney, age 69, passed away on May 2nd, 2023 in Bunch, OK. He was born on August 17th, 1953 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to John Henry Sawney and Pauline (Long) Sawney. Bill loved his family, friends and life.

He was a devoted member of the United Baptist Church in Metalton, Arkansas. He was an active member of the church...

Apr 30, 2023

Kimberly Gayle Ward, daughter of William and Mildred (Hammer) Ward, was born on March 28, 1990 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas at the age of 33 years.

She enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her son, Landen. She worked at Braum’s, where she was a hard worker.

She...

Apr 29, 2023

  Glenn Douglas Yell, age 80, passed from his earthly home on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Peavine, Oklahoma on Spring Valley Dairy.

 

Glenn was born on August 26, 1942 to Ernest Noble Yell and Jewell Mae (Norris) Yell in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He attended high school in West Fork, Arkansas, graduating in 1960 as class president. After graduation,...

Apr 22, 2023

Betty Lou Stevens Keeter of Stilwell, Oklahoma entered into God’s Kingdom on April 22, 2023 at 95 years of age. She was born March 11, 1928 to Minnie Ann Hatfield Stevens and Alfred Earl Stevens and was the youngest of eight children (seven boys and two girls). Her father worked for the Kansas City Southern Railroad and her mother...

Apr 21, 2023

Rufus Paul Glass, son of George and Fanny Glass, was born on September 14, 1958, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He would depart from this life on April 21, 2023, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, at the age of 64 years old.

Rufus was beyond loving, caring, friendly, helpful, and a hard-working man with a heart of gold. He loved watching...

Apr 19, 2023

Born on October 17, 1932, to Alfred and Ida Broad, in Franklin County Illinois. Alfred was a coal miner and Ida a devoted mother and homemaker. She had three siblings Edith (Becky), Joseph and Ronald. She married Bill Gene Gass on September 15, 1948, at fifteen years old. Together they had three children, Debra, Pamela, and Kevin.

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Apr 15, 2023

Janet C Handle was born in Rocky Mountain on August 21, 1946 to Levi and Maggie Handle.  She passed from this life on April 15th 2023 at the age of 76 years,7 months and 25 days. She was preceded in death by both parents; brother Ellis Handle and other loved ones.. Janet was a daughter, a big sister, an...

Apr 13, 2023

Francine (Kay) Galcatcher Frogg of Stilwell, Oklahoma, passed away in Stilwell, Oklahoma, on April 13, 2023, at the age of 65.  Kay was born on October 21st, 1957, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Emma Ruth Teehee Galcatcher and Josh Galcatcher.  Kay was one of five children and the only girl.

From an early age she learned to hold...

Apr 10, 2023

Henry Tyler Clinton, age 18, of Stilwell, Oklahoma was born on October 19th, 2004 at Hillcrest in Tulsa, Oklahoma weighing 1 lb., 5 oz.   He remained in the NICU until December 24, 2004.  Henry came home a healthy 4 lbs.

He loved Star Wars and playing XBOX.  Henry had DaVita treatments 3 times a week and everyone...

Apr 9, 2023

Susan Stand of Evansville, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 55 years, 1 month and 9 days.  She was born on February 29, 1968, in Springdale, Arkansas to Curley and Sarah Hawkins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Stand and...

Apr 6, 2023

Laura Gail Soap, age 48 of Stilwell, Oklahoma died on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her home in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Laura was born on May 20, 1974, to Former Deputy Chief of the Cherokee Nation James Garland and Abbie (Gail) Eagle.

She married Charles Lee Soap and to this union four children were born. Laura...

Apr 5, 2023

Dorothy Ann (Thomson) Means was born on May 9th, 1944 in Riverside, California to Isaac Thomson and Dorothy (Park) Thomson and passed from this life on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023.  Her father was a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army, therefore the family moved many times in her younger years.  The family settled on an acreage...

Apr 3, 2023

Wesley James Sawney, age 62 of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at his home in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Honey Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Roberts-Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Wesley James Sawney was born March 12, 1961 in Adair...

Apr 1, 2023

Brenda (Wolfe) Bird was born on October 26, 1952, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Annetta Duncan and Jeff Wolfe. She passed from this life on April 1, 2023, at the age of 70 years.

Brenda loved listening to her oldies, watching her shows, and being with her husband. She was the sweetest woman and made friends every where...

Mar 31, 2023

Billy Gregory was born on February 6, 1978, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Merle and Ella Mae Gregory. Billy would pass from this life on March 31, 2023, in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Billy was a good man. He was always willing to lend a hand. There was never a moment when he wasn’t laughing or had a smile on...

Mar 31, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Mearle Kindy was born on October 29, 1931, in Springdale, Arkansas to Irl Kindy and Vada (Craft) Kindy. Gene would pass from this life on March 31, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 91 years, 5 months, and 2 days.

Gene happily married Mary Ruth (Kindrick) Kindy on September 29, 2019....

Mar 30, 2023

Brandon Lee Cooksey age 48 of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Jim Hamilton in Hodgen, Oklahoma.

Brandon was born July 27, 1974, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Roy and Janice (Holmes) Cooksey. He grew up in the Stoney Point Community. He furthered his education by obtaining his GED and becoming a certified welder. Brandon...

Mar 30, 2023

Zachary Ryan Hart Self was born May 20, 1984, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on March 30, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of thirty-eight.

Zach was a husband, a father, a son, a brother, and most importantly Zach was a friend. Zach enjoyed spending...

Mar 29, 2023

Wanda Catcher, age 95, passed away from this life on March 29, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 25, 1927, at Elm Grove in Adair County to John Everret and Lucy Unger Wilhite. She was one of nine children. She graduated from Stilwell High School in 1946. On October 14, 1953, she married Willard Catcher. They...

Mar 29, 2023

Viola (Feathers) Lopez, known to many as Guwisto, was born on September 22, 1951 in Tahlequah Oklahoma. She passed from this life on Wednesday March 29, 2023 in Tulsa Oklahoma at the age of 71 years 6 months and 7 days.

Viola was a member of Cherry Tree Baptist Church and attended as her health permitted. Viola...