Obituaries

Jan 10, 2023

Prince Malachi Duke Rinehart, son of Darren Rinehart and Tiffany Garnett Garcia, was born on December 29, 2022 in Little Rock, Arkansas and flew home with the Angels on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was cherished and loved before he arrived. He is now deeply missed, but will be joined again...

Jan 10, 2023

Juanita Colleen Hamlin was born in the evening hours of Tuesday, September 1, 1942 in the home of Adi Eli in the Honey Hill community southeast of Stilwell, Oklahoma. The eighth and final child born to Leonard Lee Hamlin and Edna Josephine (Thomas) Hamlin. She passed from this temporary life into eternal life Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the...

Jan 6, 2023

On the early morning of Friday, January 6, 2023, Alonso Avila, a beloved husband, brother, and uncle passed peacefully. He was 58 years of age. He was a loving son to Inocencio and Dorame Avila. He was born in Los Angeles, California. Alonso accepted the Lord and recommitted his life to the Lord. He was a faithful member of...

Jan 5, 2023

Athena “Tina” Sue Lurks was born on September 22, 1973, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Andy Drywater and Anita (Thirsty) Fields. Athena departed this life on January 5, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 49 years, 3 months, and 14 days.

Tina grew up in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma before moving to Taft, Oklahoma. She...

Jan 3, 2023

Lenard Leroy Poor, son of Everett and Irene Palone Poor was born May 16, 1939 in Stilwell, Oklahoma. He went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2023 at the age of 83. Lenard's mother passed away when he was only three days old. His dad was in the Army so Lenard was raised by a special...

Jan 1, 2023

Linda Marie (Hogner) Lowrance was born December 16, 1954, to William Edward Hogner and Virginia Sue (Tabor) Hogner in Merced, California.  Linda passed from this life on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 68 years, 2 months, and 2 days.

As an only child Linda spent a great deal of her childhood...

Dec 31, 2022

Anthony Robert Smart of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away December 31, 2022 at the Stilwell Nursing Home in Stilwell, Oklahoma, son of Frank Smart Sr. and Sarah Smart of Hooper Bay, Alaska. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn Leah Smart of Stigler, Oklahoma and grandson Eric Alexander Gonzales of Stilwell, Oklahoma and his parents.

He is...

Dec 29, 2022

Frankie Sim Gonzalis was born on February, 10th 1961 to Robert Lee Gonzalis and Mariah (Quinton) Gonzalis in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He passed this life on December 29th. 2022 at his home in Stilwell, OK.

Frankie was just an easy going laid back person. He had a big heart that would help family and friends in need. He...

Dec 28, 2022

Henry Gene Teehee, son of George and Lizzie (Cochran) Teehee, was born on June 20th, 1972 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  He went home to be with his Lord and loved ones in heaven on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at 50 years of age.

Those who went before him to heaven and welcomed him home, include...

Dec 28, 2022

Jackson Aultman, 17, of Huntsville, died on December 28, 2022, while visiting family in Oklahoma. He was born on October 10, 2005 in Albuquerque, NM. He was a Junior at Buckhorn High School and was employed as a trainer at the Ninja Obstacle Academy Huntsville for the last two years.

Jackson was a renaissance man who had...

Dec 27, 2022

Mrs. Katherine "Kathy" Ketcher was born January 24th, 1955 to Ted Holmes and Annie Ruth Holmes (Buzzard). She passed this life on December 27th, 2022 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Kathy was a proud member of Church On The Rock. She enjoyed going on long car rides, the sounds of gospel singing bellowing through the air, and attending church. Being with...

Dec 21, 2022

Corey Garner of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away on Dec 21, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 21, 2022

Maggie Weaver of Westville, Oklahoma passed away on Dec 21, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 20, 2022

Leona "Sue" Kellar the daughter of Luther Ambrose "Luke" and Olie "Mable" Anderson Thomas was born November 13, 1947, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 20, 2022, in Kellyville, Oklahoma at the age of 75 years,1 month and 7 days. She loved life, nature and God's creation.Spring and Summer was her favorite time of the year....

Dec 19, 2022

Joyce Lee Mullins the daughter of Columbus and Nora Elizabeth (Moreland) Winkler was born July 5, 1945, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 19, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 14 days. Joyce loved her family and enjoyed life. She enjoyed square-dancing and playing canasta. She loved her family...

Dec 17, 2022

Aaron David Roberts passed away on December 17, 2022. He was born on January 23, 1990, in Stilwell, OK to parents Dean and Kelli Roberts. He has two brothers Kyle and Tyler, sister-in-law Natalie and nieces Evey and Aubrey. Aaron was the proud father of Paisley Mae Roberts whom he truly loved and cherished the time that he got...

Dec 16, 2022

Dennis Michael Cone, 75, went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 16, 2022 in Welling , Oklahoma surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, a respected man of his community and a devout Christian. Dennis was such a light in this world and will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Dec 16, 2022

Judy Sue Brackett, age 78 of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at the Washington Regional Medical Center. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Hart Funeral Home in Stilwell, Oklahoma with Audie Vaughan officiating. Burial will follow in the Spade Mountain Cemetery under the direction of the...

Dec 15, 2022

Stephanie Jean Johnson “Tiny” was born on July 10th, 1969 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Lorene Johnson and Jerry Cheater.  She passed away on December 15, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 53.

Tiny was a very generous person.  She was always giving and helping where she could .  She enjoyed spending time with her family...

Dec 15, 2022

Wynona Marcelle Buckner Sams passed peacefully to heaven on December 15, 2022, in Canon City,

Colorado. She was 94 years, 11 months, and 14 days. Marcelle was born on January 12, 1928, to James and Mary Buckner at the family home in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She graduated from Stilwell High school in

1946 and then attended...