Obituaries

Oct 22, 2022

Charles “Joe” William Morton was born on December 30, 1945, to John Jackson Morton and Minnie Bell Tune Morton in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charles went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2022, at the age of 76 years.

Most people knew Charles as Joe, a nickname he picked up at a young age...

Oct 21, 2022

Kenneth Edward Fuson the son of James and Lahoma (Panter) Fuson was born January 4, 1944, in Webb City, Oklahoma, and departed this life on October 21, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 17 days. Kenneth loved life. He was a hard worker who enjoyed gardening and he loved everything in God's...

Oct 17, 2022

Josephine Chuculate Asbill Butler was born at Bunch, Oklahoma to Iva Ollis and Henry F. Chuculate, on September 22, 1933, and departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior on October 17, 2022, at the age of 89 years and 25 days.

Josephine was strong in her faith a loving and giving wife and mother. A loving...

Oct 14, 2022

Samantha Renea Jordan

Born Monday March 15, 1993 in Stilwell Ok, to Candina Gonzales and Wesley Jordan Sr, of Stilwell, Oklahoma.

She lived all her life in and around Stilwell. After attending Stilwell High School, Samantha had 2 children Zoey Renea and Zackary Jordan, who were both the light of her life.

Samantha...

Oct 13, 2022

Leona Mae Pritchett Denny Hooper the daughter of Rev. Isaac and Charlotte Laura (Quinton) Pritchett was born July 8, 1931, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 13, 2022, at home in Bunch, Oklahoma, at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 5 days.

Leona was a hardworking woman throughout her life...

Oct 9, 2022

Calvin Lee Soap was born on July 15, 1948, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Jackson Soap and Ahniwake Teehee–Soap and he departed this life on October 9, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 74 years, 2 months, and 25 days.

Calvin was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He would be there when...

Oct 6, 2022

Jerry Clyde Telford was born June 5, 1941, to Clarence Telford and Clara (Henson) Telford. Jerry would depart this life on October 6, 2022, at his home with his wife and loved ones by his side.

Jerry is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Barbara May (Henson) Telford of Stilwell, Oklahoma; his children, son Barry Telford...

Oct 3, 2022

Amanda Marie Meridith Keen was born January 29, 1981 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and passed from this life on October 3, 2022 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas at the age of 41.

Amanda was a country girl at heart who preferred being outdoors riding horses and working cattle. She was the kind of person who could see the beauty...

Sep 27, 2022

Our dear mother, Nova Inez Bridges, Inez or Miss Nova to all who knew her, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on September 27, 2022 surrounded by family. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend.

Inez was born on November 24, 1926 in Salem, Arkansas to Joseph Charles “Charley”...

Sep 22, 2022

Robert Edward Parris was born April 28, 1945 in Walla Walla Washington to Robert Irving Parris and Gladyne (Berry) Parris. Bob took his last breath in September 22, 2022 at Stilwell Nursing Home where loves ones was present. He was called by Bobby/Uncle Bobby by most of his family members. Robert was survived by his wife Martha (Willingham) Parris,...

Sep 22, 2022

Joe Lynn Scott was born May 16, 1959, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Lacy Scott and Linda (Sam) Scott Jones and departed this life on September 22, 2022, at home in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 63 years, 4 months, and 6 days.

Joe enjoyed fishing, watching OU sports, and NASCAR racing, puzzles, wood carving,...

Sep 21, 2022

Charity Cathlene Craig-Merchant was born on September 2, 1976, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Regina Flute and Freddie Craig, Jr. and she passed away on September 21, 2022, in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the young age of 46.

Charity was saved and gave her life to the Lord. She was an avid reader of the Bible and...

Sep 18, 2022

Brent Davis, beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on September 18th, 2022. He was born on July 8th, 1972, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

After graduation in 1990 he moved to Stilwell to attend Northeastern State in Tahlequah and to care for the family farm. He wore many hats at ranching, hunting and fishing and trapping was definitely an outdoorsman.

 He is...

Sep 18, 2022

Albert "Chooge" Wayne Teehee was born on April 14, 1976, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Albert Teehee and Betty Kirk. He passed away on September 18, 2022, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 46.

Albert gave his life to the Lord at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Albert was an avid fisherman, OU fan, and an...

Sep 17, 2022

Jackie Ray Tidwell of Catoosa, Oklahoma passed away on September 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on December 20, 1941, the son of Millard Seed Tidwell and Josephine (Cornsilk) Tidwell in Stilwell, OK.

Jackie enjoyed life and he loved his family. He loved working on and restoring old cars. He...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...