Obituaries

Teresa Porter

Teresa Porter

Jun 28, 2023

Teresa Marie Porter was born on April 1, 1980, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to Darrell Lee Porter and Darlene (Pack) Cooper and departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on June 28, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 43 years, 2 months, and 27 days.

Teresa grew up in Adair County where she attended grade school...

Sharon Kelley

Sharon Kelley

Jun 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sharon Ruth Kelly

September 9, 1953 - June 25, 2023

Sharon Ruth Kelly, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Tulsa on June 25, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 69 years old.

Born on September 9, 1953, in Florence, Oregon, Sharon brought joy and light to the lives of...

Jennie Mae Smith

Jennie Mae Smith

Jun 19, 2023

Jennie Mae (Hoskin) Smith, age 84 of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away June 19, 2023, at in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Jennie was born June 27, 1938, in Adair county, Oklahoma, to Ned and Eliza (Blaire) Hoskin. She grew up in Adair County and graduated from the Stilwell High School. Jennie completed her nursing certificate at Haskell Indian College. 

Jennie worked in the...

Ellen Mae Turner

Ellen Mae Turner

Jun 18, 2023

June 18th, 2023, Ellen Mae Turner, 64 of Westville OK passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Robert Turner at her side. That evening, love left a memory no one can ever steal. Ellen and Robert got married in Fayetteville, Arkansas and have been together for nearly 43 years, and resided in Piney of Adair County.

Ellen entered...

Leanna Teehee

Leanna Teehee

Jun 16, 2023

Leanna Teehee was born on February 3, 1986, and departed this life on June 16, 2023. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many who knew her. Her life was filled with love for her family and friends. She will be remembered for her kind heart and creative nature.

Leanna had many hobbies and interests...

Clayton Leach

Clayton Leach

Jun 13, 2023

Clayton Wayne Leach was born on July 22,1978 in Stilwell, OK and departed from this life On June 13, 2023. He was a father, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and friend who was dearly loved by all who knew him.

 

Clayton would give you the shirt right off his back, and go out of the way to help anyone....

Goldie Marie Warner

Goldie Marie Warner

Jun 11, 2023

In Loving Memory: Goldie Marie Warner

[11/18/38] - [6/11/23]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Goldie Marie Warner on June 11th, 2023. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Goldie Marie was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her, and a big personality that brought...

Jimmy Noble

Jimmy Noble

Jun 7, 2023

Jim was born on September 15, 1942, in Tyler, Texas, to Clayton Noble and Sarah Magdalene Noble. He departed this life on June 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  

He loved serving the Lord and dedicated his life to the ministry. He had been in the ministry for 53 years. His calling took him all over...

"Bo" Leon Walker

"Bo" Leon Walker

Jun 6, 2023

Leon “Bo” Walker went home to be with the Lord on June 6th, 2023, in Stilwell, OKlahoma with his wife and daughters at his side. He was born October 11th1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Robert and Blanche Walker. He married Helen Marie Davidson September 14th1963, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and shared 59 years and 9 months of marriage and...

Tammy Sue Duncan

Tammy Sue Duncan

May 31, 2023

Tammy Sue Duncan was born on March 6, 1968, in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Walter and Billie Britt. Tammy passed from this life to be with the Lord and Jesus on May 31, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 55 years old.

Tammy enjoyed crafting and going to spend time with her “Feed My...

Elizabeth Goodrich

Elizabeth Goodrich

May 18, 2023

Elizabeth “Liz” Goodrich was born on February 12, 1955, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to John and Cinita Goodrich and went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023, at her home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 68.

Liz loved her children Krystal Hope and Micah Jon Goodrich and all the grandchildren they gave her. She enjoyed watching them...

Verna "Sue" Rich

Verna "Sue" Rich

May 16, 2023

Verna Sue Rich age 87 of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas.

 

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2023 at the Hart Funeral Home in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Burial will follow in the Westville City Cemetery under the direction of the Hart Funeral...

Ronnie Trentham

Ronnie Trentham

May 15, 2023

Ronnie Trentham was born on August 1st, 1964, in New Orleans, Louisiana and entered his eternal home in heaven on May 15th, 2023, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Ronnie encountered many challenges early in his life, from the age of 5 to age 14, he lived in the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home after being removed from his childhood home. But even as...

Lou Ann Collins

Lou Ann Collins

May 13, 2023

Lou Ann (Christie) Collins, daughter of Jack Christie and Mae Ruth Hammer, was born on June 16, 1941, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She went to her eternal home in Heaven on May 13, 2023, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, at the age of 81 years.

She enjoyed traveling, going for rides, and stopping at yard sales. She loved having lots of flowers in...

Jason Wayne Freeman

Jason Wayne Freeman

May 9, 2023

Jason Wayne Freeman, son of John and Joanna (Bird) Jones, was born May 22, 1981, at Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and departed this life to be with his lord and Savior surrounded by his family on May 09, 2023, at the age of 41 years.

Jason loved the Lord with all his heart. He loved to play music and...

JoAnn Eubanks

JoAnn Eubanks

May 6, 2023

Joann Eubanks, age 70, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, passed from this life into heaven on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Joann was born on August 23, 1952 to Lloyd and Helen Eubanks in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She attended grade school at Rocky Mountain. She graduated from Cave Springs High School and furthered her education at Ruth’s Beauty School. After earning her cosmetology license,...

Melvin Edward Boyd

Melvin Edward Boyd

May 5, 2023

 

Melvin (Shorty) Edward Boyd passed away peacefully at the age of 78 years, 11 months, and  days, at his home in Stilwell, OK, on May 5th, 2023. He was born to Melvin R Boyd and Minnie F (Gasche) Boyd, on June 26, 1944 in Ritchie, Missouri. Melvin worked in poultry for many years. He retired when he moved to...

Rhonda Burke

Rhonda Burke

May 4, 2023

Rhonda Jean Burke, the daughter of Randy Burke and Frances Hignite , was born on December 18,1977 in Stilwell, OK and passed away on May 4, 2023 in Jay, Ok at the age of 45 years 6 months and 14 days.Proceeded in death by her father Randy Burke, sister Kristen Burke, paternal grandparents TJ and Patsy Burke, maternal grandparents Ernie...

Billy Sawney

Billy Sawney

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...

Kimberly Ward

Kimberly Ward

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...