Obituaries
Tanya Lynn Pouncy
May 20, 2024
Tanya Lynn (Groom) Pouncy, daughter of William Floyd Groom and Sandy Kay Shell (Groom), was born on October 7, 1980, Tahlequah, OK. She passed from this life on Monday May 20, 2024, Muskogee, OK at the age of 43 years 7 months and 13 days. Tanya married the love of her life Jeffrey Pouncy on September 22, 2018. She was employed...
Louella Hall
May 19, 2024
Louella Hall, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on May 19, 2024, at her residence in Westville, Oklahoma. Born on February 15, 1944, Louella was a cherished member of the community, known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering faith in God.
Louella was a devout member of Victory Baptist Church, where she dedicated countless...
James "Warren" Green Jr.
May 19, 2024
J. Warren Green, Jr.
James Warren Green Jr. passed peacefully on Sunday May 19, 2024 at age 88. At his side were both of his sons Dr. Bob Green and Jay Green. He was born on Sept. 2, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and his friends and family called him Warren. His parents James Warren Green, Sr. and Maybelle Green preceded...
Roy Dale Longshore
May 9, 2024
Roy was the first born of LeeRoy and Joy (Mills) Longshore. He was born in Bunch, Oklahoma and departed his earthly home in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 74 years and 11 months. He was a graduate of Cave Springs High School and then attended Okmulgee Tech where he obtained his upholstery certification. He worked for short time in Roland,...
Martha "Lois" Ison
May 5, 2024
Martha Lois Ison, passed away on May 5, 2024 in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She was lovingly attended at the time of her death by her niece Trena Hodges at the home of her other niece, Lanada Hickerson. Lois was born on March 13, 1932 in Scioto County, Ohio, to John and Stella Kennedy. Lois spent years as a legal secretary to...
Archie Stayathome
Apr 29, 2024
Archie Stayathome, a proud Cherokee man born on April 19, 1937, peacefully passed away on April 29, 2024. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served his country with honor in the United States Army, reaching the rank of SP4 before his discharge on April 17, 1962.
Archie cherished his Cherokee heritage, fluently speaking the language and holding his ancestry in...
Carthel Means
Apr 26, 2024
Carthel James Means was born April 22, 1933 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Thomas and Cora (Deason) Means and passed peacefully into his Savior’s arms April 26, 2024, at the age of 91 years and 4 days. Carthel was the third of five children born to the Means family. He was raised on top of Spade Mountain, where his family raised...
Ethan Bo Moreno
Apr 25, 2024
Ethan Bo Moreno was born on August 24th, 2004, in Tahlequah Oklahoma to Lila Morton and Jerry Moreno. Ethan departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 25th, 2024.
Ethan was a graduate from Stilwell High School Class of 2022. He had a deep love for music - more specifically ~RAP~. Upon returning home...
Suzanne Duncan
Apr 11, 2024
Suzanne Runabout Duncan was born on August 19, 1962, and would depart from this life at 62 years old in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to enter in to her heavenly home on April 11, 2024, after a long battle of declining health issues that she fought with strength until the very end.Suzanne was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Mose Boland and Charlotte...
Charles Tuell Sr.
Mar 26, 2024
Charles Tuell Sr. passed away on March 26, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on July 20, 1936, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Charley was the son of Rayburn and Edna Tuell.As a beloved husband to his late wife Joanne Tuell and a cherished father, Charley will be deeply missed by his surviving daughter Nancy Davidson and her partner Jim Dunn,...
Ledora Ann Ritchie
Mar 24, 2024
Ledora “Ann” Ritchie, the daughter of Leon and Dorothy (Caldwell) Winter, was born February 16, 1943, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She departed this life on March 24, 2024 at age 81 in Hickory Estates Memory Care, Pana, IL.
Ann graduated from Chickasha High School and Oklahoma College for Women with a Bachelor’s in Home Economics. She taught at Stilwell Schools for over...
Marie Turner
Mar 23, 2024
Marie Aylene Turner, born on September 11, 1954, has passed away on March 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and love. She was cherished by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her warmth and compassion knew no bounds, making her a beloved figure in both her professional and personal circles.
Marie is preceded in death by her...
Candy Turben
Mar 16, 2024
In loving memory of Candy Ann Turben, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and partner, who passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born in Union City, Pennsylvania, Candy brought joy and warmth to those around her throughout her life.She was preceded in death by her father Conrad Turben, brother Nathan Turben, and sisters Tammy...
Carolyn Foster
Mar 15, 2024
Carolyn Sue Foster, passed away at the age of 64 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was born on March 23, 1959, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Carolyn will be dearly missed by her family and friends, as she leaves behind her daughters Tamirah Foster, Mitzi Foster, and Jackie Cantrell, along with her sister Annette Hogner and brother Curtis Hogner.Carolyn was preceded in death...
Toby Dean Abernathy
Mar 14, 2024
Toby Dean Abernathy born July 19, 1962, to parents John William Abernathy and Carmen Jean Sprinwater and he departed this life March 14, 2024 at the age of 61.
Toby enjoyed tinkering on small motors, he loved playing the guitar, listening to classic rock music, and cooking. He enjoyed woodworking, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a...
Bobby Dale Christie
Mar 13, 2024
Bobby (Hoss) Christie was born October 8, 1970, in Tahlequah, OK. Son of Robert and Coretta Christie and departed this life to be with our lord on March 13, 2024, in Tahlequah, OK, at the age of 53 years, 5 months, and 5 days.
Hoss was the biggest OU fan, he loved watching OU football. Hoss was an all-around guy; he...
Tommy Vardeman Sr
Mar 12, 2024
Tommy Lawrance Vardeman, Sr., 83, a resident of Stilwell, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Stilwell Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Dewey, OK., to the late Harry Vardeman and Hiawatha (Keith) Vardeman.
Graveside Service will be 10 AM, Friday, March 15,2024 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery Road Fort Gibson, OK.,...
Gyny Swepston
Mar 8, 2024
Gyny Lynn Swepston, 54, passed away at home on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born on January 1, 1970 in Siloam Springs, AR., to Oscar Swepston, Sr., and Wanda (Allyn) Swepston.
Gyny touched the lives of many with her love for dancing, the beach, nature, and cats. She was known for her warm and welcoming personality, never meeting a stranger...
Margaret (Margie) Eads
Mar 8, 2024
Margaret Ann Eads, a beloved wife, sister, mother, and friend, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Tulsa, OK. She was born on September 16, 1938, in Rolla, MO, to the late William H and Vergie A (Perigo) King. Margaret is survived by her loving husband Fred Eads, brother Tim King, sister Claudie Kuntz, and special friends Faye Butler and...