Obituaries

Oct 26, 2021

Joe Dean Adair was born June 28, 1957, to Shirley (Paden) Adair and Paul Adair in Stilwell, Oklahoma and went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 64 years, 3 months, and 28 days.

In 1982 Joe graduated from Northeastern State University with his Preparatory Education degree (B.S.),...

Oct 25, 2021

Michael Ray Chewey was born on January 1, 1964 in Tahlequah Oklahoma to Joe Chewey and Corena Cochran. Mike passed away peacefully at home in Stilwell at the age of 57 years.

Mike graduated Stilwell High School and was a lifelong resident of Stilwell. He enjoyed his career in grounds maintenance and tree trimming. Mike’s...

Oct 24, 2021

Leslie Deon “John” Gonzalis was born on August 26, 1962 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Chester “Jim” Gonzalis and Thelma Lee Gonzalis.  He passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 59 years, 1 month and 28 days.

While his health permitted, he liked to play softball for Robert Bunch’s team ‘the...

Oct 22, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Adair, Sr., peacefully went home on Friday, October 22, 2021 surrounded by family and friends.

Bob spent his life working in various types of labor work, Law Enforcement and Grocery Manager.

Bob loved fishing, picnicking, taking country drives, picking wild onions, polk salad and mushroom hunting.

Since grandchildren came into...

Oct 20, 2021

Benny David Chambers was born on November 1, 2011, in Stilwell, OK the son of Benjamin and Jackie (Elliott) Chambers and earned his heavenly wings on October 20, 2021, in Little Rock, AR at the age of 9. Benny has always been a funny, caring, and loving child. However, one of his best qualities is how genuinely wise he...

Oct 20, 2021

Gary Jacob Eads, 53, of Stilwell, OK passed away on October 20, 2021. He was born on October 23, 1967, in Fayetteville, AR the son of Fred Jake and Margaret Eads. Gary was a hardworking man, but also had a huge heart. He loved being around family and friends especially his parents whom he loved dearly. He attended Cave...

Oct 19, 2021

No services are planned.

Oct 18, 2021

Clarence Duncan was born February 28, 1945, to Polly (Sawney) Duncan and Clint Duncan and passed away on October 18, 2021, at the age of 76 years, 7 months, and 20 days.

Clarence was a faithful member of Piney Creek Baptist Church.

He loved spending time with his family and most of all, his grandkids....

Oct 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darryl Eugene Jennings, age 58, of Stilwell, OK. Darryl passed away on October 17, 2021, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR. He was born on September 9, 1963, in Tahlequah, OK the son of Johnny and Ginger (McHolland) Jennings. Darryl enjoyed life, nature and working. He loved...

Oct 17, 2021

Winfred Lee King was born in Spade Mountain, Oklahoma on October 27, 1932. His parents were Claude and Lois (Knight) King. He departed this life on October 17, 2021, at the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 21 days.

He attended Rabbit Trap Elementary and afterwards farmed and worked in California.

He was drafted...

Oct 15, 2021

In loving memory of Nina Beatrice Wolfe. Born May 29th, 1954 in Tahlequah, OK to mother Sarah Springwater of Stilwell,OK. She departed life on October 15th, 2021 in Claremore, OK at the age of 67 years old.

Nina was a kind, loving, caring godly woman. She loved reading her books and watching action...

Oct 14, 2021

Clara Mae Fishinghawk was born to John Baldridge and Lydia Baldrige in Bunch, Oklahoma on April 10, 1929. She departed this life at home on October 14, 2021, at the age of 92.

Clara was a laborer at Stilwell Foods for several years and Cherokee Nation Industries from 1969 – 1994. Her hobbies were sewing...

Oct 11, 2021

Carl Dwayne Butler, son of Lonnie and Gearldene (Keeter) Butler was born August 13, 1936 in Whitmire Community, Adair County, Oklahoma and he passed away October 11, 2021, at the age of 85.

Carl was married to Betty Darlene Purshall on  May 10th, 1958 and to that union four sons were born: Terry Dwayne, Jerry Dean,...

Oct 11, 2021

George Lee Pritchett, Jr. was born on February 14, 1947, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was the son of George Lee Pritchett, Sr. and Vertie (Jackie) Mae Ritter. George passed from this life in Muskogee, Oklahoma on October 11, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Vernie Mae Ritter and her husband Gene...

Oct 11, 2021

Elwin Lee Green was born September 19, 1942, to Henry and Dona Bell Green in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Elwin spent his early years roaming the woods in the Elm Grove Community hunting and fishing in Evansville Creek. When he was 7 years old, he got his first gun, a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas and his love...

Oct 9, 2021

Ed William Sevenstar was born on May 29, 1968, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Ed departed this life to be with the Lord on October 9, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 53 years, 4 months and 10 days.

Ed worked as a chicken catcher for many years for Robert Swake. Ed enjoyed hunting,...

Oct 8, 2021

Kenneth Edward Johnson, affectionately known to many as "PaPa," went home to be with Jesus on October 8, 2021, where he was reunited with many of his loved ones in heaven. Born in Dutch Mills, Arkansas on September 10, 1924 to Jake and Kate Johnson, at 97, Kenneth was the last of their nine children to pass away. He...

Oct 7, 2021

Robert Dee Phillips was born on September 15, 1949, to Edward and Lilly Phillips in Fullerton, California. He has 5 siblings, Betty Spangler of Pollack Pines California, Danny Phillips of Grand Rapids Michigan, Elaine Phillips of Laton California, Opal Leasure of Madera California, and Cliff Johnson of Danville Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father Edward Phillips,...

Oct 7, 2021

Brenda Kay (Bland) Burr; 61 years, 2 months, and 24 days. She was born on December 30, 1959, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A resident of Stilwell, Oklahoma. Brenda went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband: David Lynn Burr; and her father:...

Oct 4, 2021

Robert Young was born August 4, 1944 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to William Young and Mary Waters. He passed away October 4, 2021 at 77 years of age. Robert was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was very proud of his service in the Army. After returning home he attended Northeastern State University and started in the profession of...