Obituaries

Feb 28, 2021

John Carol Ruben was born on September 2, 1953 in Chula Vista, California to Carol Lloyd Ruben and Barbara Jean Ferrell and passed away on February 28, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 67 years, 5 months, and 26 days.

John was known for his personality, he loved to laugh and joke around, he was...

Feb 28, 2021

Mamie Alpha Claphan, peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus, the morning of Sunday, February 28, 2021, with the love of her family surrounding her.

Mamie was born in Akins, OK to Pinckney Ann Emberton and Walter Edward Green on March 5, 1925. She married Clarence Dudley “Dud” Claphan, in August of 1950 and little did she...

Feb 27, 2021

Vicki Darlene Workman, daughter of Howard and Dorothy Workman, was born November 5, 1962 in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She passed from this life on February 27, 2021 in Stilwell at the age of 58 years. 3 months and 22 days. Vicki was a lifetime resident of Workman Mountain in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She most enjoyed spending time with her ten grandkids...

Feb 25, 2021

Stacy Marie Martinez was born on August 30, 1974 in Wichita, Kansas to Keith Edward Elting, Sr., and Sandra Kay Dickson and departed this life on February 25, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 46 years, 5 months, and 26 days.

Now I lay me down to sleep  I pray the Lord my soul to...

Feb 25, 2021

Estleda “Gelina” Holmes was born on December 19, 1941 in Daisy, Oklahoma to Claude and Martha Coles. She departed this life to be with the Lord on February 25, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 6 days.

She dedicated her life to the Lord and to being a loving wife,...

Feb 24, 2021

Chase Gavin Cessna was born on September 30, 2005 to Donald and Stephanie Johnson and passed away on February 24, 2021 at the tender age of 15 years, 7 months and 30 days.

He was a freshman at Stilwell High School. He was an outgoing boy who loved playing his video games, loved being at home with...

Feb 24, 2021

Connie Lynn Decker was born on November 27, 1960 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Donald F. Sacco and Joyce Ann Flood and departed this life on February 24, 2021 in Rogers, Arkansas at the age of 60 years, 2 months, and 28 days.

Connie was the best mother you could ask for; she loved her family. She...

Feb 20, 2021

William “Bill“ Buchanan Smith, 89, of Stilwell Oklahoma, passed away at home with his family at his side on February 20, 2021. Bill was born on March 25, 1931 in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Jesse C. Smith and Laura E. (McCullough) Smith. He grew up on the family farm south of Tama, Iowa and graduated from Tama High School in...

Feb 17, 2021

Timmy Wayne Sevenstar, son of Marvin and Geneva Flynn was born on October 18, 1990 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 30 years. Timmy attended Belefonte Baptist Church when he was able.  He was a wonderful son, brother and father.  He loved spending time with his children and...

Feb 15, 2021

Ann Katherine Lillich daughter of Donn and Katherine Lillich was born on May 9, 1960 in Denver, Colorado. She departed this life on Monday, February 15, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at 60 years of age.

Ann was the owner of Tranquility Gardens. She was a hairdresser, massage therapist, nail tech, and many other things which she really...

Feb 14, 2021

Russell Shawn Nofire was born on May 12, 1975 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Sam and Marie (Flynn) Nofire. He passed from this life on February 14, 2021 at home in the Rocky Mountain Community in Adair County at the age of 45 years, 9 months, and 2 days.

Russell attended Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. After...

Feb 11, 2021

Carl Blevins was born on 10-20-1942 in Pryor to Frank and Fay Blevins.  He passed peacefully surrounded by his family in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on February 11, 2021

He grew up and went to school in Salina, OK.

In 1994 Carl married Patricia (Trish). Trish brought 3 children into the marriage along with Carl’s...

Feb 11, 2021

Melinda Jane Benham, daughter of Levi and Phyllis (Allison) Cantrell, was born September 6, 1959 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on February 11, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 61.

Melinda graduated from Stilwell High School in 1977. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She spent the entirety of her...

Feb 10, 2021

ANITA NEWMAN (PRITCHETT) WAS BORN NOVEMBER 24, 1958 IN STILWELL, OKLAHOMA, AND WAS CALLED HOME IN FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS ON FEBRUARY 10, 2021 AT THE AGE OF 62.

ANITA'S SMILE COULD LIGHT UP A ROOM. SHE WAS A LOVER OF MUSIC. SHE LOVED HER FAMILY AND THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS. SHE ALWAYS TREATED HER CHILDRENS FRIENDS AS IF THEY...

Feb 10, 2021

Tewila Kay Williams the daughter of Vivian Barber was born on April 16, 1976 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on February 10, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 44 years, 9 months, and 26 days to be with her John Crisp and sister Trisha Crisp in heaven.

Tewila married Jason Lee Williams, they...

Feb 10, 2021

Ronald Eugene Bunch was born on May 17, 1956 in Little Kansas, Oklahoma to Ben Bunch and Oleta Blackbird and passed away on February 10, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 64 years, 8 months, and 24 days.

Ronnie loved the outdoors. He loved to hunt and spend time with his family. He liked going...

Feb 9, 2021

Judy Kay Duvall was born on March 15, 1961 to Wilburn and Dora Mae Duvall and passed away on February 9, 2021 at the age of 59 years, 10 months, and 25 days.

She was employed at Schwan’s Bakery for nearly 30 years. Judy loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, gardening, she was always sitting on the front...

Feb 5, 2021

Edward Leon Smith was born February 2, 1945 to Rufus and Leona Bush Smith in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on February 5, 2021 at the age of 76 years.

Ed loved his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time in the woods. Ed loved having family gather at the park for family dinners. He...

Feb 5, 2021

Buck Hummingbird, son of Alex and Eliza (Tidwell) Hummingbird, was born on March 20, 1959 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  He passed from this life at the age of 61 on February 5, 2021.

He was a life-long resident of the Stilwell area, attending school at Rocky Mountain and Cave Springs.  Buck was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church....

Feb 5, 2021

Mary Kathryn Isaacs, daughter of Norman Victor Brown and Della Fern (Hodgin) Brown, was born February 21st, 1947 in Kansas City, MO and departed this life on Thursday February 5th, 2021 at her home in Muskogee, OK at 73 years of age.

She attended school in California and graduated from Sky Line College in San Bruno, CA....