Obituaries

May 18, 2021

Jackie Wayne Drain, son of Jessie “Gabby” Drain and Frances (Campbell) Drain, was born September 12, 1978 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this world on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home near Stilwell, Oklahoma.

He worked in customer service within the Automotive Industry.  He was a hard worker and a jack of all trades.

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May 17, 2021

Mary Ann (Stand) Wear was born September 19, 1942 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to John Henry Stand and Myrtle Elizabeth (Hitcher) Stand, she went to her Heavenly home on Monday, May 17, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma surrounded by her family.

Mary graduated from Stilwell High School, then went on to Nursing School and became an LPN....

May 13, 2021

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.  Rather it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.  For this is the way the holy women of the past who...

May 8, 2021

Randall Reid Unger was born August 24, 1988 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Linda Young. He passed away on May 8, 2021 at 3:15pm in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 32.

He gave his life to the Lord at Cherry Tree Baptist Church when he was a freshman in High School. Randall loved spending time outdoors and...

May 6, 2021

Sterling David Morton, son of Sterling Lewis and Irene (Icely) Morton, was born October 25, 1950 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life May 6, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 70 years, 6 months and 11 days. David worked as an independent truck driver for over 30 years. He enjoyed riding and taking care of his horse,...

May 3, 2021

Jack Pettit, Sr. was born on March 3, 1942 in Marble City, Oklahoma to William and Cynthia Pettit and passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years, 1 month, and 3 days.

Jack loved playing softball and was a coach for many years, he also loved fishing and spending...

Apr 29, 2021

No services planned at this time.

Apr 27, 2021

James Andrew “Drew” Barnes was born on March 1st, 1991.

He liked to draw, do tattoos, play guitar, fish and hang out with friends and family.  He could also make the best nacho cheese dip!

James was a father to 3 boys: Kyde Andrew, Talon and Aiden.  He was “uncle bubba” to Madallie (Madi) Barnes. ...

Apr 26, 2021

No Services Planned at this time.

Apr 20, 2021

Patricia Ann Bruner, daughter of Raymond Leslie and Alza Mae (Farmer) Phillips. She was born on April 2, 1941 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed from this life on April 20, 2021 at the age of 80 years, and 18 days.

Patricia married Carthel Dewayne Bruner on February 18, 1959 and to this union 3 children were born:...

Apr 19, 2021

Shirley Ann Martin was born on June 26, 1975 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and was welcomed into the bosom of our Lord and Savior on April 19th, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Eli and Louise Turtle, paternal grandparents Young Turtle and Emma McLemore, Maternal grandparents John and Pauline Grayson, 3 uncles...

Apr 18, 2021

Linda Sue (Stunkard) Ritter was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 8, 1950 to Lawrence and Eva (Tapp) Stunkard and departed this life on April 18, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She is preceeded in death by her parents Lawrence and Eva (Tapp) Stunkard, two sisters Beverly Jean Carpenter and Noretta Stunkard, one brother Larry Stunkard and one...

Apr 16, 2021

Margaret Sue (Patterson) Asbill, daughter of Arthur and Verna (Kelly) Patterson was born on November 8, 1934 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on April 16, 2021 at her home in Greasy, Oklahoma at the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 8 days.

She married Doyle Asbill on July 5, 1952 and to this union...

Apr 12, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Leon Charles, son of Maudie Evelyn (Young) Charles, was born on August 8, 1954 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas and departed this life April 12, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years, 3 months, and 19 days.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Maudie Evelyn (Young) Charles, his daughter, Presley Gracelyn...

Apr 10, 2021

102 years ago, on September 22, 1918 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, Clemmie Marie (Tucker) Buckner came into this world with a playmate, Cletus Mae. This set of twins were born to Aldophus Lewallen and Sarah Cyrena (Kelly) Tucker. Clemmie was the 8th child of 10 children.

She attended school in the Horn Community and the City...

Apr 8, 2021

Richard Poindexter, son of Earl and Francies (Mitchell) Poindexter was born December 27, 1957 in Vivian Louisiana and departed this life April 8, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 63years 3months and 19days.

He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Francies Poindexter, his sister's Sylvia Poindexter, Connie Poindexter, and Kathy Brown(Poindexter), and...

Apr 5, 2021

Samuel Brooks Billings was born April 4, 1939 in Black Rock, Arkansas to James William and Mary (Parks) Billings. He went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2021 at his home in Stilwell, Oklahoma surrounded by a loving family. Brooks retired from Ozarks Electric after 31 years of service. He enjoyed hard work, fishing, taking care...

Mar 28, 2021

Juanita Sue Lewis the daughter of Roy and Frances (Gibbs) Miles was born March 14, 1952, in Porterville, California and departed this life on March 28, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 69 years and 14 days. Juanita loved the Lord and enjoyed serving Him in her community. She was very good at cake decorating and loved...

Mar 23, 2021

Jerry Calvin Asbill the son of Edgar and Molly Inez (Honeycutt) Asbill was born July 8, 1943, in Bunch, Oklahoma and departed this life on March 23, 2021, in Bunch, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 15 days. Jerry was a truck driver for Stilwell Foods for 37 years.  Jerry enjoyed life. He loved being...

Mar 14, 2021

Rev. Gaines Neal  Elms was  born May 18, 1941 in Lincoln, AR and passed from this life on March 14, 2021 surrounded by family. Neal resided in Stillwell, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by parents Walter & Gertrude Elms, Sister Dean Simpson of Benton, AR.

He is survived by the love of his life...