Obituaries

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...

Oct 14, 2019

Fred Emett Craig, Jr., son of Fred Emett and Edna Lorene (Pipkin) Craig, was born on November 19, 1956 in Forrest City, Arkansas and departed this life on Monday, October 14, 2019 in Springdale, Arkansas at 62 years of age.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Edna Craig, brothers: Thomas, Otis...

Oct 13, 2019

Duane Blankenship the son of Jesse and Gladys (Long) Blankenship was born April 3, 1938 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 13, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 10 days. Duane was one of a kind who loved his family dearly. He enjoyed going to church and serving the Lord...

Oct 6, 2019

Virginia May Ketcher daughter of Howard Patrick and Ruby Sarah (Tyner) Weir was born May 7, 1937 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 6, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 29 days.

Virginia had a green thumb and loved her azaleas, pulling weeds, feeding the hummingbirds and...

Oct 5, 2019

Billie Lois Auffet the daughter of Fred Austin Sr. and Lillie (Covington) Catron was born January 2, 1930 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on October 5, 2019 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the age of 89 years, 9 months and 3 days. Billie enjoyed life and she loved serving the Lord. She was very involved with the youth...

Oct 4, 2019

Dianna Lynn (Hosfield) Willis, daughter of Lloyd and Virginia Hosfield, was born on September 23rd, 1948 in Lafayette, Indiana and departed this life on Friday, October 4th, 2019, at 1:04 am. At age 71 years and 11 days.

Dianna married Joe (J.V.) Willis on October 27th, 1978. During her life, Dianna worked for Webb Wheel in Lebanon,...

Oct 4, 2019

Billy Don Newsom Jr. son of Billy Don and Thelma Mae (Asbill) Newsom Sr, was born August 9, 1970 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with our Lord on October 4, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 49 years, 1 months and 25 days.

Bill had a passion for many things including...

Sep 29, 2019

Thomas James (Tom) Carson was born at Stilwell, Oklahoma, on March 6, 1921, the son of Col James Carson and Mary Louise (Holland) Carson, and departed this life on September 29, 2019 at the age of 98 years, 6 months, 23 days. Tom was a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, his mother an original enrollee.

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Sep 28, 2019

Lena Ruth Welch the daughter of Forest Fountain and Daisy Blanche (Kennedy) Rogers was born October 17, 1942 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with the Lord on September 28, 2019 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 11 days. Ruth enjoyed life and loved her family. She enjoyed spending time...

Sep 25, 2019

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Edna “Jean” Wilbourn Jones passed into the Lord’s loving arms on September 25th, 2019 in Stilwell, OK. She was five days short of her 95th birthday.

Jean was born on September 30th, 1924 near White Rock, AR to her parents, Henry and Iva Wilbourn. She married James Jones in August 17th 1946....

Sep 24, 2019

Martha Carol Salinas, daughter of Cornelius and Lizzie (Bearpaw) Duck, was born on April 5, 1958 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at her home near Stilwell, Oklahoma, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 23 days.