Obituaries

Nov 24, 2019

Imodene "Deane" Watt was born on February 18, 1937 in Baron, Oklahoma to Hershel and Martha (Boling) Olinger and departed her life on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Deane was married to Jackson Watt on September 9, 1972.  They were married for 30 years.

She accomplished many things in her life and was a member of...

Nov 24, 2019

Paulette Ann Kuykendall, daughter of Glen and Lena (Brown) Casteel, was born on May 22, 1960 in Westminster, California and departed this life on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at 59 years of age.

She moved to Stilwell in 1972 with her family.  Paulette graduated from Checotah High School in 1978 and shortly...

Nov 14, 2019

Lloyd E. Cole, Jr., was born July 12,1928, in Crestline, KS, to Lloyd E. Cole Sr. and Prudence (Prue) Sears Cole. Lloyd died in Fayetteville, AR, at the age of 91.

Lloyd was preceded in death by both his natural parents, his stepmother Sarah Cole, his stepfather Oscar Rupe, his first wife Pat, and his brother Jerry...

Nov 13, 2019

Hazel Ann Soap, daughter of Clarence and Daisy Duncan was born on Wednesday, May 10, 1972 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with our Lord on Wednesday November 13, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 47 years, 6 months and 3 days. She was the loving wife of Jackie Soap. They married on June...

Nov 11, 2019

Helen Flores Fleak, daughter of Henry J. and Christine (Fourkiller) Flores, was born on March 2, 1960 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on Monday, November 11, 2019 at her home in Johnson County, Texas at 59 years of age.

She loved caring for her family and home.  Her family was the most important...

Nov 7, 2019

Tommy Ray Poplin the son of Alford and Claudine (Dorrough) Poplin was born March 9, 1950 in Redding, California and departed this life on November 7, 2019 in Lincoln, Arkansas at the age of 69 years, 7 months and 29 days. Tommy loved the Lord and had a passion for serving. He served his country proudly in the United...

Nov 7, 2019

Ronald Dean Rider the son of Sam and Polly (Leach) Rider was born November 7, 1957, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on November 7, 2019, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 62 years of age.

Ronald loved life, and he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved being outdoors whether he was on Lake Tenkiller...

Nov 1, 2019

Patrice Mertha Nell Reeves, 78, born Mertha Nell Doty on August 26th, 1941 in Parker County Texas, passed away at her home in Westville, Oklahoma on November 1st, 2019. She is survived by her daughter Sherry, grandchildren Jordan, Katie, Matt, Ray, Sierra, and C.J., and was predeceased by her mother Elsie Marrs Doty, and daughter Veronica. A private service...

Oct 31, 2019

Our beloved father, Jim Boyd Catron, was born June 11, 1935 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Robert and Betsy (Hummingbird) Catron.

He went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home in the Rocky Mountain Community of Stilwell, Oklahoma surrounded by his loving children at the age of 84...

Oct 31, 2019

Devin was born on July 12,1986 in Bartlesville, OK addicted to meth. He came to live with his forever family on December 8,1989, and became Devin Anderson Winkler, son of John and Pat Winkler, Stilwell, OK.

Things were always hard for Devin. Due to the circumstances of his birth, he had learning disabilities, difficulties in communicating and...

Oct 31, 2019

Lucinda (Duncan) Duck was born on January 11, 1940 in Bell, Adair County, Oklahoma to Walter, Sr. and Lena (Eli) Duncan.  She departed this life on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 20 days, in her home surrounded by her children and loved ones.

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Oct 30, 2019

Regina Rich, daughter of Orvin and Velma (Box) Rich, was born on July 25, 1947 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas and departed this life on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma surrounded by her loved ones.  She was 72 years young.

She was born in red brick hospital.  Her parents brought her home to their...

Oct 27, 2019

Inola Grimmett, daughter of Alex and Puna (Duncan) Soap, was born on June 2, 1940 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones at 79 years of age.

She attended Bell and Maryetta Schools until the 8th grade.  Her first job was working...

Oct 24, 2019

Michael Eugene Butler the son of Dewey Ray and Emma Jean (Lemaster) Butler was born October 29, 1956 in Peoria, Illinois and departed this life on October 24, 2019 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 62 years, 11 months and 25 days. Michael enjoyed life and he loved his family. He was a truck driver by trade driving...

Oct 24, 2019

Donald Fixin, son of Jess and Elsie (Hogner) Fixin, was born on June 17, 1952 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed from this life to be with our Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at 67 years of age.

He was a Deacon, Song Leader and Faithful Servant of Mulberry Tree Baptist Church. ...

Oct 24, 2019

Derrick Sonny Miller was born on August 17, 1987 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Leroy Struble and Lydia Miller.  He passed from this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 32 years, 2 months and 7 days.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He loved his wife, Sam, and...

Oct 23, 2019

William Boyd (Bill) Patterson was born August 11,1946, at Stilwell, Oklahoma to Boyd and Virginia Patterson, and departed this life October 23,2019. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of twelve and was baptized in the First Baptist Church in Stilwell.

He dated Beverly Osborn during high school and college. He graduated Stilwell High...

Oct 21, 2019

Neil Morphis the son of Chester and Pauline (Stovall) Morphis was born June 26, 1946 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 21, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 25 days.

Neil enjoyed life and he loved his family. He enjoyed guitars and music. His music...

Oct 20, 2019

Twilia Suelene Hudson the daughter of Houston "Duggan" and Violet (Lisenbee) Briggs was born July 8, 1948 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 20, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 12 days.

Twilia enjoyed life and she loved her family. She had a passion for education. She...

Oct 18, 2019

Alan Beasley, the son of James Kent Beasley and Robbie June (Price) Kirk, was born September 16, 1960 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 18, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 59 years, 1 month and 3 days.

Alan was a fun loving guy full of humor. He made friends...