Obituaries

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...

Oct 4, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Marlene Eloise (Dahling) Petree. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 2, 2021

William Charley Teehee was born on August 25, 1981 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at Hastings Hospital to Allene and the late Roy Lee Teehee. William passed away on October 2, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 40 years,1 month and 7 days. William was a construction worker and a member of Salem Baptist Church. He loved to hunt...

Oct 2, 2021

Francis "Bugs" Marion Hensley, lifelong resident and Former Fire Chief of Mid-County Fire Department passed away at his home on Saturday October 2, 2021, with his family by his side. Bugs was born the son of Frank and Josie (Fields) Hensley on March 28, 1944 in Stilwell He married Florine Morris on March 12, 1966 and to this union...

Oct 2, 2021

Bill “Pete” Eli was born July 22, 1940, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to George Soap and Lillie Eli and departed this life on October 2, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, 2 months, and 10 days.

He was a loving father. Bill was a member of Salem Baptist Church and taught Cherokee...

Sep 29, 2021

Wanda Lea (Brown) McCully, daughter of John R Brown and Nettie (Beanstick) Brown was born August 9th, l935 in Stilwell, OK.

Wanda attended Zion School through 8th grade and after graduating from Stilwell High School, she worked as a reporter for the Democrat Journal for a short time and then attended and graduated   Draughon Business School, later...

Sep 29, 2021

Chip Dillard was 35 years old. He was born January 31, 1986, in Stilwell, Oklahoma. A resident of Stilwell his whole life. Chip passed from this earth September 29, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Rhonda Ann Dillard; grandparents: Alfred and Pauline Harrison, and Buford and Margaret Dillard; aunt: Cathy Harrison;...

Sep 29, 2021

Our beloved sister in Christ was carried into the arms of our Lord, on the evening of September 29, 2021. Ann was born on December 7, 1944, in Tahlequah, OK the daughter of Mitchell and Lillie (Nofire) Duck. Ann was raised in Stilwell, Oklahoma where she attended Stilwell High School. It was there that she demonstrated her physical prowess...

Sep 27, 2021

Lizzie Mae Teehee left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the age of 83.

Lizzie was born May 14, 1938 to Roger and Nancy (Sawney) Cochran.  She married George Teehee and from this union had 9 children and one stepson.

Lizzie loved going to church, attending...