Obituaries

Dec 25, 2020

Harry Vernon Claphan Jr. known to everyone as “J.R.” was born on October 10th 1965 and departed this life on December 25th 2020. He was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma and was the son of Jack Claphan and Carolyn (Doublehead) Claphan.

J.R. was truly loved by all and never met a stranger in his life. In his youth,...

Dec 24, 2020

Russell Clay Davenport, son of Robert & Marie (Philpott) Davenport, was born on June 23,1961 in Stilwell, OK. He passed this life on December 24, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK.

Russ was part of a large family that included 2 brothers and 7 sisters. He grew up in rural communities in the Stilwell area. For the last several...

Dec 23, 2020

Barbara Joyce Vance was born on April 13, 1958 in Mayes County, Oklahoma to Jeff Gordon and Edith Redbird Vance and departed this life on December 23, 2020 in Bentonville, Arkansas at the age of 62 years, 8 months, and 10 days.

She attended Stilwell High School and afterwards pursued her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. ...

Dec 20, 2020

Wayne Levern Isaacs, known as “Shorty” to everyone, the son of Allen and Vera Mae (Floyd) Isaacs, was born on July 16, 1936 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and passed from this life on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 84 years of age.

Wayne was a well-known figure around Adair County.  He was a local boy who grew up...

Dec 20, 2020

Richard Dale Canoe, Sr., son of Felix, Sr. and Nellie (Canoe) Duncan, was born on October 7, 1958 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 20, 2020 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at 62 years of age.

He loved his family, friends and family gatherings.  Richard loved his trips to the casino and playing cards with friends.  ...

Dec 19, 2020

Johnnie Richard Sanders Jr. son of Johnnie Sr, and Eliza Sanders was born on January 6, 1954 in Tahlequah Oklahoma and departed this life to be with Jesus on December 19, 2020 in Fayetteville AR. at the age of 66 years.

Johnnie loved his Lord and Savior Jesus, he loved playing drums to gospel music...

Dec 18, 2020

Johnnie M. Essary, son of Emmett M. Essary and Eva J. (Perser) Essary, was born on January 21, 1936 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at 84 years of age.

He attended Chalk Bluff Elementary through 8th grade, then graduated from Stilwell High School.  Johnnie married Suzanne Strauss...

Dec 16, 2020

Harold J. Coleman was born on July 5, 1946 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2020 at his log home in Westville, Oklahoma. He was the son of the late Fern (Renfroe) and Joe Coleman of Titanic, Oklahoma.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Kay; his son, Matthew...

Dec 15, 2020

Glenda Kay Clinton, the daughter of Shermon and Ada Elizabeth (Duncan) Coombes, was born November 28, 1952, in Westville, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 15, 2020, at home surrounded by family and friends in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 68 years and 17 days. Glenda was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her...

Dec 11, 2020

Richard Felix Choate was born January 3, 1942 in Bunch, Oklahoma. The son of Elmer and Edna (Thurber) Choate. Felix was born and raised in the house that he would later depart this life on December 11, 2020.

Felix graduated from Cave Springs High School in 1960. He would go on to attended Okmulgee Tech...

Dec 8, 2020

Narciso Pachecano-Ochoa nació el 29 de octubre de 1951 en Torreón, México, hijo de Pablo Pachecano y Camila Ochoa y partió de esta vida el 8 de diciembre de 2020 en Rogers, Arkansas a la edad de 69 años.

Era un trabajador y hizo todo lo posible para mantener a su familia.  Su familia significaba el mundo...

Dec 4, 2020

Dortha R. Barker, daughter of Earl and Jane Burgess, was born on July 24, 1932, the youngest child in a family of sisters and one brother.  She departed her earthly home to be with her heavenly father and family on Friday, December 4, 2020!

Dortha graduated from Stilwell High School and shortly after met and married Vernon...

Dec 2, 2020

Sally Sue Pritchett the daughter of Colombus and Nancy (Daugherty) Pritchett was born February 19, 1947, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 2, 2020 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 13 days.Sally loved her family and enjoyed every moment she had with them. She loved the Lord and served him whole...

Nov 30, 2020

Linda Sue Hummingbird the daughter of John Rufus and Etta Fern (Smith) Casteel was born January 21, 1943, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on November 30, 2020, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 9 days.

Linda Sue had an outgoing personality and a warm smile. She married John E....

Nov 28, 2020

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David "Poncho" Fourkiller, 60, was born to Janie Lee Fourkiller on February 15,1960 in Tahlequah, OK and went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2020 from his home in Stilwell, OK....

Nov 27, 2020

Martha Louise Caughman the daughter of Lincoln and Louise (Cox) York was born January 12, 1953, in Joplin, Missouri and departed this life on November 27, 2020, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 67 years, 10 months and 15 days. Martha loved life and loved her family. She worked for Northeastern State University for over 38 years. She...

Nov 26, 2020

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On Thursday November 26, 2020 Virginia Lee Martin passed away at the age of 87 years old.

Virginia was born on December 5, 1932 in Adair County, Oklahoma to Albert and Ellen Fourkiller. On December 18, 1950 she married James P....

Nov 25, 2020

Wanda Louise Sue Hopkins was born on January 1, 1935, the daughter of Lena Pearl (Workman) Vanderheiden and Herman Jacob "Blackie" Vanderheiden. She grew up in Stilwell, attended Stilwell Public Schools and was a member of the 1953 SHS graduating class. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Northeastern State University in 1957, and later earned her...

Nov 24, 2020

Manuel Antonio Mancinas Reina born on November 4, 1955 to Juan Francisco Mancinas Alvarado and Lorenza Reina Hernandez in Nievas, Zacatecas.

He was married April 13, 1975 in Stilwell, OK to Juanita Flores, to this union four children were born, two sons: Antonio Mancinas and Manuel A. Mancinas, two daughters: Maria D Burgess Mancinas and Rozenda R....

Nov 24, 2020

Cossena (Catron) Powell, 78, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, passed away on November 24th, 2020, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on September 18th, 1942, in Modesto, California, she was the daughter of John Lee Catron (Desaust) and Louise (Nofire) Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Louise Nofire-Catron-Reed, her husband; Rodney Lavern Powell, her son; Tommy Lynn...