Obituaries

Jerry Lee Golden

Feb 22, 2025

Jerry Lee Golden: A Life Paved with Laughter and Love

Jerry Lee Golden, 80, passed away on February 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as smooth as the roads he built and as warm as the heart he shared with everyone around him. Born on November 2, 1944, in Warner, OK, to Kenneth Lee Golden and Maudie Ellen Burgess, Jerry embarked...

Jimmy Sawney

Feb 22, 2025

Jimmy Ray Sawney, known to most as Boy or Cosmo was born May 24,1955, in Tahlequah Oklahoma to Bill and Eunice (Littledeer) Chuculate. He left for his permanent home on February 22, 2025, at the age of 69 years old.

Boy loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was married to the love of his life Janis Sawney....

Doriscella Jones

Feb 21, 2025

Doriscella Jones was born on August 24th,1931 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to Loyd Kidd and Jessie (Lillie) Kidd. She passed on February 21st, 2025, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. On September 6th, 1952, she married Bert Jones. They moved to Stilwell in 1970.

Doriscella was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by a cousin Glenda Bruce of...

Debbie Carol Beaver

Feb 15, 2025

Debbie Beaver was born August 19th, 1967 and passed away on February 15th, 2025. If you think of Debbie, you think of forgiving, kindness, happy, and strong are just a few of the thoughts that come to mind. In this world nowadays, forgiveness is something that appears quite seldom. Debbie was different, she loved you regardless of any flaws you...

D. Darlene Knight

Feb 8, 2025

D. Darlene Knight was born January 20, 1939, to Richard A. and Jacqueline L. Brand in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At the age of 86, she went to be with her heavenly Father, God Almighty on February 8, 2025. She was raised in the Christian faith, became a Christian at the age of six, remaining in the Baptist Churches for the...

Christian Robinson

Jan 30, 2025

Christian James Robinson, born on November 6, 1982, in Lawrence, Kansas, and departed this life on January 30, 2025. He will be cherished in the hearts of his family and friends, who remember him for his adventurous spirit and deep love for the simple joys of life.Christian found great happiness in the great outdoors. A passionate arrowhead hunter, he spent...

Faynell Mills

Jan 27, 2025

Faynell Mays Mills, the daughter of Gill Finn and Nellie (Worley) Mays was born on July 27, 1940, in rural Cherokee County, Oklahoma. She passed away on January 27, 2025, at the age of 84.

 Faynell was a graduate of Northeastern State University with a master’s in education and thirty-four years’ experience working in the field of education. She retired in...

Etta Crittenden

Jan 26, 2025

Etta Belle Smallen Crittenden passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was 93. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Roberts Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Graveside Services will be held at Reese Cemetery Friday January 31, 2025 at 3:00pm in Stilwell, Oklahoma where she will be laid to...

Stanley Shell

Jan 20, 2025

Stanley Shell aged 87 Years, 7 months, 14 days passed away on Jan 20, 2025, in Bunch, OK. Born June 6, 1937. He was the son of Charlie and Nellie (Seabolt) Shell.

He married Nadene Byrd on January 22, 1962. He worked with the Postal Service, as a Family Barber, with his final job of 17 years being with Whirlpool.

Stanley was...

Billie Nadine Garrett

Jan 19, 2025

Billie Nadine Garret, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on April 26, 1941, Billie was a vibrant and caring individual whose love for her family and friends was evident in every aspect of her life.

Billie dedicated many years as a high school teacher, but her warmth...

Mary Bell Collins

Jan 17, 2025

Mary Bell Collins, daughter of Eddie Colby and Mammie Mae (Wood) Gladden and Martha Lee (Shipley) Gladden; was born February 14, 1926 in Van Buren, AR and departed this life surrounded by her family on January 17, 2025 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, at the age of 98 years, 11 months and 3 days.

Mary married Jessie Lee Collins on May 23, 1942,...

Jeff Davis

Jan 12, 2025

As in life, Jeffrey Willard Davis faced death with dignity, quiet stoicism, and a sense of self-deprecating humor followed by his familiar laugh that brought smiles to everyone around him. We can only imagine that when Death knocked at the door of the Davis family farm that cold and snowy January day, it undoubtedly had to take a pause. Knowing...

Vernon Hitcher

Jan 4, 2025

Vernon Hitcher was born May 4, 1948, in Stilwell OK to Clarence Hitcher and Glorena (Crittenden) Hitcher and passed away in Tulsa Oklahoma Jan 4, 2025, with his loving family at his side.

Vernon was a United States Army 1st Signal Brigade Sergeant and served his country in Vietnam. He received 3 medals during his service: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam...

Dixie Harlin

Dec 25, 2024

Dixie Mae Harlin, the daughter of Bud and Eveline Rutledge, was born May 16, 1933, in Erick Oklahoma and departed this life on December 25, 2024, Colcord Oklahoma at the age of 91 years, 7 months and 9 days.

She was a faithful member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Westville where she served as a Sunday school teacher. Her love...

Melissa Diane Hamor

Dec 24, 2024

Melissa Diane Hamor, a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on September 30, 1962, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, she grew up in the heart of this close-knit community and graduated from Stilwell High School, where she made lasting memories and friendships that would last a lifetime.

For many years, Melissa...

Junene Wisdom

Dec 16, 2024

Junene Sharon Wisdom, 79, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at WW Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah. She was born on February 26, 1945 in Tahlequah to the late Clarence Atchley and Amber (Parker) Swinford.

Funeral Service will be 2 PM, Friday, December 20, 2024 at Hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah. The family will receive friends from 1:30...

Robert Snodgrass

Dec 14, 2024

Robert Snodgrass, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 14, 2024, at his home in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Born on June 15, 1931 in Enid, Ok., to the late Herbert Snodgrass and Lydia (Ott) Snodgrass.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Snodress, and two sisters, Francis and...

Annette Fourkiller

Dec 13, 2024

Annette Fourkiller, 56, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born on April 18, 1968 in Tahlequah, Ok., to the late Jack Fourkiller and Joanne (Guinn) Fourkiller.

Funeral Service will be 11 AM, Friday, December 20,2024 at Hart Funeral Home, burial to follow in Reese Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 5 PM...

Jared Bunch

Dec 12, 2024

Jared Dustin Bunch

Born February 18th, 1986, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and went to his Heavenly home on December 12, 2024, at the forever age of 38 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jared is the son of John Calvin Bunch and the late Emma Kay (Tiger) Catcher. He was a son, brother, uncle, nephew, and an amazing friend. 

 

Jared graduated from Stilwell High School and...

Jaxon Thomas Caldwell

Dec 8, 2024

Jaxon Thomas Caldwell, born on September 30, 2011, brought with him a luminous spirit that would shine brightly for 13 years. On December 8, 2024, the world lost a vibrant soul whose laughter and joy touched the hearts of many.

 Jaxon was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him, a spirited child with a passion for music,...