Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...