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Sandra Oleta Springwater was born on July 7th, 1942 in Parker County, Texas to Fannie (Chunn) Watkins and David Watkins. She passed this life on January 23rd, 2023 at her home in Stilwell, Oklahoma.  Sandra was married on April 29th, 1966 to Wilke Springwater in Weatherford, Texas. They spent the last 56 years building a loving marriage and friendship.  Sandra was a nurse and nurse administrator throughout her lifetime. She was proud of the work she did in and out of the lives of...

Clealus Shell Hardin was born on Aug 11, 1931  in Stilwell, OK.  Clealus was the daughter of Jess and Ella Shell, original enrollees of the Cherokee Nation and members of the Peavine community.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 42 years, Jim Hardin; her sister, Ruby Shell Gilbert; and her brother, T.A. Shell. Clealus was a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Clealus is survived by three children, David Hardin and wife Lorri of Stilwell,...

Bobby Dewane Scott was born in Titanic, OK on July 7, 1945. He was the 10th child born to Homer and Jessie Scott. He left this life on January 18, 2023 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 77. As a child, Bob lived on a farm and attended Freewater, a small two room school in the Titanic Community, through 8th grade. He then went on to Stilwell High School where he graduated in 1963. After graduation, he attended college at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami and Northeastern State...

Clara Mae Kimble was born February 3rd, 1943 to Snow Gonzales and Mary Chuculate Gonzales. She departed this life on January 16th, 2023 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Clara was married on May 16,1961 to Rainwater Kimble. They had 61 wonderful years of married bliss and the absolute best friendship.  Clara was an educator throughout her life. She started in the education system by becoming a teacher’s aide at Greasy School. She went on to receive her Bachelors of Education Degree...

Mary Ann (Choate) Cain was born on February 18, 1938, in Bunch, Oklahoma. She was the second child to Edna (Thurber) Choate and Elmer Choate. Her lifelong friend and older sister: Lois Bradford; as well as her younger brother: Felix Choate have both preceded her in death. She lived her childhood in Bunch and attended Union grade school now known as Cave Springs. Her childhood was an adventure. Her family owned a large home that they shared with her paternal grandparents. It also operated...

Roberta (Pinky) Navarro-Locust was born on August 27, 1978 to Robert Locust and Lena Noisewater in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She departed from this life on January 13, 2023. Roberta spent her life loving her sons and family best by being a housewife and by providing for her five boys to the fullest extent. Roberta was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan and loved being a member of her Chuculate church family. She was a fan of all the latest fashion and style trends and loved to travel any chance...

On Sunday, November 17, 2019, “Tounce” a loving Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend to many was taken from this earth at the age of 55 in Stilwell, Oklahoma.   Tounce was born September 6, 1964, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Randolph England, Sr. and Polly Ross.   Tounce will always be remembered for his infectious smile, he was very laid back, easy going, loved to laugh and joke around, and was very proud of his Native Heritage. In past times, he...