Obituaries

Joann Warren

Sep 17, 2022

JoAnn (Paden) Holiman-Warren, daughter of Taylor A. Paden and Daisy Ann (Walters) Paden, was born on September 24, 1928, in Stilwell, Ok. She departed this life September 17, 2022, one week before her 94th birthday, in Tahlequah, Ok.

JoAnn was married to Charles (Dick) Holiman on March 14, 1945. They were blessed with three children Peggy Jo,...

Shirley Gregory

Sep 16, 2022

Shirley Sue Gregory, the daughter of Jennings and Oleta (Acorn) Raleigh, was born December 10, 1948 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and passed from this life on September 16, 2022 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 6 days. Shirley graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor's degree and worked as an accountant. Then in...

Lewis "L.C." Peck

Sep 15, 2022

Lewis Carroll “L.C.” Peck passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at home in Bunch, Oklahoma surrounded by family. Lewis was born July 4, 1939 outside Coweta, Oklahoma to John Addison and Beulah Jewell (Butler) Peck.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son: John H. Peck; and one brother: Harold Wayne Peck.

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Jeremy Marion

Sep 15, 2022

Jeremy (J.D.) Dean Marion, husband, father, son and friend passed away on September 15, 2022, at the age of 43. He was born on May 1, 1979, the son of Russell Lane and Beulah (Walkingstick) Billbray in Tahlequah, OK. J.D. was a singer-songwriter, multi-intermentalist. He wrote many many songs throughout his life ever since he was a child. He...

Michael Gonzales

Sep 10, 2022

Michael Anthony Gonzales (Mike) was born on March 26, 1976, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Linda Young and Max Gonzales. He passed away on September 10, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 46.

Michael gave his life to the Lord at Cherry Tree Baptist Church in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Michael loved to spend time with...

Charles Green

Sep 5, 2022

Charles "Chooch" Green was born on March 12, 1955 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Audie and Polly (Flynn) Green. He departed this life on September 5, 2022 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 67 years.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time with his family, camping and going to church. He was a good man who helped...

Stephan Cochran

Sep 4, 2022

Stephan Michael “Levi” Cochran was born January 1st, 1973 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Jerry and Alva “Nita” Cochran.  Levi went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4th, 2022 at the age of 49 years, 9 months and 3 days.

Levi graduated from Stilwell High School in 1991 and Vatterott College in 2004.  He was...

Timothy Bishop

Sep 4, 2022

Timothy Lee Bishop, son of Plizia Ruth (Mashunkashey) Bishop, was born on August 6, 1973, in Jacksonville, Florida. He departed this life on Sunday September 4, 2022, at the age of 49 years and 30 days.

Timothy resided in Weatherford, Texas until 1997 then relocated to Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 23. Timothy married...

Dustin Patterson

Sep 2, 2022

Dustin James Patterson was born on February 21, 1995 to Carl and Terri Patterson in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  He departed this life to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 2, 2022 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Dustin was preceded in death by his PaPa Ed Patterson, Duda Joe Harvey Bunch and his favorite uncle Sonny...

Ida Lary

Aug 29, 2022

On Monday, August 29, 2022, Ida May Lary born December 19, 1930 in Highland California departed this life in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to her new home in heaven at the age of 91. Ida raised her boys, graduated beauty school and cared deeply about anyone that she would come in contact with. She loved everyone and wished well for...

Sherman Etheridge

Aug 26, 2022

Sherman Darrell Etheridge, 89, of Siloam Springs, AR, passed away on August 26, 2022. He was born on April 4, 1933, the son of Sheridan Etheridge and Bessie B. (Eaves) Etheridge in Stilwell, OK. Sherman was a great man who would have helped anyone he could. He did the greatest thing you could do, and served his country in the...

Marie Scott

Aug 24, 2022

Marie Scott was born October 16, 1961, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and she departed this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her home at the age of 60 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Marie was the daughter of Charley and Lizzie Scott.

Marie had many hobbies including crocheting, yard sales, she loved her puppies...

Harvey Williams

Aug 21, 2022

Harvey Williams was born on July 28, 1946, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to Haskell Williams and Esther McCully. Harvey passed away on August 21, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years and 24 days.

He was preceded in death by a son; his parents; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.

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Mose Blair, Jr.

Aug 18, 2022

Mose Blair, Jr. 76 of Stilwell, Oklahoma went to be with our Heavenly Father on August 18, 2022. Junior was born on July 15, 1946, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Mose and Ruby Blair.

He graduated from Stilwell High School in 1964 where he loved to play football. Junior was a hard worker and those who...

Nellie Hart

Aug 17, 2022

On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Nellie Evelyn Hogner Hart, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 95 years, 2 months and 11 days. The daughter of Levi and Cora Belle (Sisco) Hogner, she was born June 6, 1927, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Evelyn was a hard worker her...

Johnny Vann

Aug 14, 2022

Johnny Ray Vann, Jr., of Colcord, Oklahoma passed away on August 14, 2022, at the age of 58. Johnny was born the son of Johnny Vann, Sr., and Nona (Williams) Vann in Santana, Kansas. Johnny enjoyed life and he loved his family. He was very proud of his Indian Heritage and liked Indian art. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting...

Mary Chewey

Aug 12, 2022

Mary Lou (Owl) Chewey of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away on August 12, 2022, at her home at the age of 86. Mary was born on October 5, 1935, the daughter of Charley Owl, Sr., and Nannie (Ross) Owl. Mary was employed by Cherokee Nation Industries for about 30 years before her retirement. She loved being around her family, especially...

Dennis Workman

Aug 10, 2022

Dennis Dale Workman was born July 26, 1956 to Calvin and Sarah (Unger) Workman. He departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 10, 2022.

On April 18, 1986 Dennis married Susie Kimble. Over the 36 years they built a life filled with love, memories, and family that includes 5 children, 7 grandchildren, and...

James Blakemore

Aug 7, 2022

James Clinton Blakemore was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma on July 13, 1925 and died August 7, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he lived the majority of his adult life. He was the son of William (Willy) Ray and Una Mae (Ables) Blakemore. After graduation from Stilwell High School, James served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Following honorable discharge...

Joshua Fatherree

Aug 7, 2022

Joshua Fatherree, son of CG and Coleta (Swake) Fatherree was born September 8th,1985 in Tahlequah, OK., and departed this life on August 7, 2022 in Ft. Smith, AR at the age of 36 years, 10 months and 30days.

He graduated Tahlequah High School in 2004 and two years later enlisted in the United States Army where he...