Obituaries
Roy Kester
Jun 10, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Lee Kester. Born on November 30, 1946, Roy peacefully departed from this world on June 10, 2024. A proud American Indian man, Roy exuded a love for cruising, attending Pow-Wows, and cherished the moments shared with his children and grandchildren.
Roy was preceded in death by...
Herman Teehee
Jun 6, 2024
Herman Lewis Teehee was born on August 19, 1966, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Salol Troy Teehee and Lula Soap Teehee, all life long residents of the Bell Community. He departed this life, surrounded by family on June 6, 2024, at the age of 57 years in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was an amazing husband, a loving and protective father, and the most...
Shirley Ann Sevenstar
Jun 6, 2024
Shirley Ann (Glass) Sevenstar was born on June 25th, 1954 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Lynch Glass Sr. and Fannie Mae Glass; she departed this life peacefully surrounded by family on June 6th, 2024 in Tahlequah Oklahoma at the age of 69 years.Mom was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church up until her health permitted her, but she kept strong...
Wanda Langley
Jun 3, 2024
Wanda Langley, a resident of Westville, passed away on July 3, 2024. She was born on December 25, 1973 to the late Richard and Cindy Langley.
Wanda will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and grace that will continue to live on in the hearts of those...
Michaela Dawn Shell
Jun 3, 2024
Michaela Dawn Shell, age 29, went home to be with our Lord on June 3, 2024.Michaela was born on May 8, 1995, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and graduated from Stilwell High School. She loved spending time with her babies and riding around just to pass the time. Her cooking was a talent that she was very proud of.Michaela was preceded in...
Edna Ruth Anderson
Jun 1, 2024
Edna Gaches Anderson was born on the 28th day of February 1946. She passed from this life on June 1, 2024.She was loved by many people. She was the kindest person and never met a stranger. In her earlier days she sang with her sister and her mother, Pearl Ruth Gaches. She grew up in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She picked cotton...
Jesse Christie
May 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesse Christie, who departed from this world on May 24, 2024, at his home in Stilwell, Oklahoma.Born on November 14, 1982, Jesse was beloved by many. He was an avid fisherman, skateboarder, and enjoyed playing pool, darts, and horseshoes with friends and family.Jesse is preceded in death by his...
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...



