Obituaries

Dec 7, 2019

Dennis Alan Brown Jr. was born November 3, 1989 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Dennis Brown and Angela (Humphrey) Cole and went home to begin his new life in Heaven on December 7, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 30 years, 1 month and 3 days. Before coming home to Westville, Oklahoma, he lived at Brownwood Life Center...

Dec 6, 2019

Elliott Duane Workman the son of Charles Duane Workman and Shirley Ann (Minton) Gilbert was born June 9, 1970 in Sayre, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 6, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 49 years, 5 months and 27 days. Elliott enjoyed life. He was proud to have served his country in the Marine Corps....

Dec 5, 2019

Mary Pauline Dress the daughter of Jack and Coleen (Smith) Dye was born March 21, 1954 in Eloy, Arizona and departed this life on December 5, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years, 8 months and 14 days. Mary loved life and adored her family. She enjoyed her role as a wife, mother and grandmother. She loved...

Dec 4, 2019

James Willard Nofire the son of Gary Wayne Nofire Sr. and Carolyn (Shell) Rich was born April 12, 1974 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 4, 2019 in Bunch, Oklahoma at the age of 45 years, 7 months and 22 days. James loved life and was loved by everyone. He had a huge heart, and he would...

Dec 2, 2019

Christian “CJ” James Gonzalis, son of Georgia Gonzalis, was born on October 24, 2000 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life for his heavenly home on Monday, December 2, 2019 in Atoka, Oklahoma at the tender age of 19.

He attended Cave Springs and Zion Schools.  CJ graduated from Zion in 2016.  He attended NEO...

Nov 30, 2019

Bob Bateman decided it was time to say good-bye. He leaves behind a big empty space for our family to fill. He lived a full, long life; an entire century filled with so many happy moments and achievements along with some heartbreaking losses. Through it all, his strength, discipline and kindness kept our family together inspiring us to keep moving...

Nov 26, 2019

Services are pending

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...