Obituaries

Sep 7, 2021

Brenda Faye Guinn, daughter of Jay Kenneth Guinn and Renie (Carter) Guinn, was born July 20, 1956, in Santa Monica, California. She departed this life on September 7, 2021, at the age of 65 years, 1 month, and 18 days.

She was a retired cosmetologist and salon owner.

She was preceded...

Sep 7, 2021

Vivian (Jones) Baber daughter of Chester and Oma (Runabout) Jones was born September 7, 1949, in Bunch, Oklahoma, and departed this life on September 7, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 72 years and 1 day.

Vivian graduated from Cave Springs High School. After high school, she went to work at the canning factory in...

Sep 7, 2021

Lydia “Baylin” Flynn was a faithful member at Four Vision Baptist Church and gave her life to the Lord many years ago. She enjoyed having fellowship with her family and church family. Lydia touched many lives with her kindness and love she bestowed. Lydia worked 52 years at Bell School where she was able to show love for all...

Sep 6, 2021

Sam Joe Johnson, son of Charley Johnson and Geneva (Still) Johnson, was born August 3, 1949 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and passed from this life on September 6, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 3 days.

Sam attended Zion Grade School and Stilwell High School. After graduation, he continued his...

Sep 6, 2021

Christian Caine Calico was born on June 28, 1998 in Oklahoma to Jennifer Baird and Clue Calico.  He left the family on Monday, September 6, 2021 in California at the age of 23 years.

He is survived by his parents: Jennifer Baird of McCloud, OK, father: Clue Calico of Stilwell, OK, children: Dax & Dahlia of Stilwell,...

Sep 6, 2021

Annette Marie Studie

Annette Studie of Tahlequah,Ok took her Heavenly journey on September 6, 2021 at the age of 44. Annette was born on December 2, 1976 to Charlie and Joyce Studie of Tahlequah,Ok

Annette attended Cave Springs High School and graduated as the class of 1995 after high school she took several...

Sep 2, 2021

Terry Bowers of Muldrow, Oklahoma passed away on Sep 2, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 1, 2021

Howard Lee “Sonny” Patterson, son of Edwin G. Patterson and Delois Nofire Patterson, was born January 2, 1960, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He passed from this life and joined his Heavenly Father on September 1, 2021, at the age of 61 years, 7 months, and 29 days.

Sonny was a former teacher...

Sep 1, 2021

Wade Kester of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away on September 1, 2021, at W.W. Cherokee Nation Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 35. Wade was born on August 8, 1986, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma the son of Delbert Kester and Cyndi Kay Green. Wade never met a stranger and because of his love for others, he dedicated...

Aug 31, 2021

Brenda Diane Meridith, daughter of Howard Eller and Mabeline Jean (Dukes) Hannon, was born December 17, 1959 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She departed this life August 31, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 61 years, 8 months and 14 days.

Brenda grew up attending Westville Schools. She was a strong-willed person with a good sense of...

Aug 31, 2021

Joseph “Joe Mike” Michael White was born on July 8th, 1955 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 31st, 2021.  Joe Mike is the son of the late Noel Joe and Erma Lorene White.

Joe Mike was a 1973 graduate of Stilwell High School.  As a child,...

Aug 31, 2021

Carolyn Claphan was born October 14, 1927, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Sam Joe Doublehead and Adeline (Bunch) Doublehead. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at her home in the Cherry Tree Community in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 93.

Carolyn attended school at Zion and graduated High School...

Aug 30, 2021

JD Cochran was born on April 19 1942, to the late Roger and Nancy (Sawney) Cochran in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and passed away at his home on August 30, 2021. JD was a kind, caring and loving person. He loved spending time with family and friends. He loved going to church when his health allowed him. He loved his Lord and...

Aug 30, 2021

Gerald Brian Jones was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on September 20, 1935, to John Butler Alberty and Clara Mae Workman and departed this life on August 30, 2021, at home.

He is preceded in death by his parents: John Butler Alberty and Clara Mae Workman; and one brother: William “Bill” Claphan.

He is survived by...

Aug 29, 2021

Thomas Flute the son of John E. and Greata Lynn (Gonzales) Flute was born October 25, 1999, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on August 29, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 21 years, 10 months and 4 days. Thomas was a loyal caring young man who loved his family dearly and served the Lord daily....

Aug 27, 2021

Marsha Sue Grigsby, daughter of Winfred Grigsby and Narcie (Wolfe) Vann, was born on February 18, 1962 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and passed from this life on Friday, August 27, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at 59 years of age.

She loved spending time with her grandbabies and family.   Her grandbabies were...

Aug 20, 2021

Jennie Mae Soap was born July 8, 1934 to Jess Soap and Ollie (England) Soap in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Jennie went home to be with her Lord on August 20, 2021 at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 12 days. Jennie was a child of God and a member of Antioch Baptist Church for 42 years, becoming a...

Aug 20, 2021

Roberta (Grimmett) Bunch was born on October 19, 1948, in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Beart Grimmett and Eliza (Vann) Grimmett and went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2021, in Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 72 years, 10 months, and 1 day.

Roberta was loved and cherished by many people. She loved her family and...

Aug 17, 2021

Bobby Jo Gann, son of Tommy and Nellie (Flynn) Gann, was born on June 20, 1975 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 46 years of age.

Bobby had a big love for the Rodeo Life, and he attended as much as he could.  He loved to ride...

Aug 17, 2021

Byron Ray Fields was born to Wylie Daugherty Jr. and Aileen (Fields) Athey on June 16, 1976 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He departed this life on August 17, 2021 at his home in Bunch, Oklahoma at the age of 45 years. 2 months and 1 day. Byron enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing the drums and guitar. He especially loved spending time...