Obituaries

Virginia Miller

Virginia Miller

Jul 10, 2016

Virginia Mae Miller, daughter of Cleaburn and Nellie (Baker) Lewis, was born on January 17, 1928 in Bunch, Oklahoma and passed from this life on Sunday, July 10, 2016 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 88 years. She worked in production at Brockway Glass Company to help support her family. Virginia enjoyed quilting. She also liked to fish...

Barbara Stepp

Barbara Stepp

Jul 6, 2016

Barbara Sue Stepp, daughter of Stealer Shell and Susie Foster was born February 29, 1948 in Tahlequah, Ok and departed this life surrounded by loved ones on July 6, 2016 in Stilwell, OK at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 7 days. Barbara loved to sing Cherokee hymns, go to gospel singings, quilting, knitting and cooking for...

Colleen Murray

Colleen Murray

Jul 2, 2016

Colleen Rich Murray daughter of James Theral and Eva (Carter) Rich was born August 9, 1930 in Stilwell, OK and departed this life on July 2, 2016 in Stilwell, OK at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 23 days. On April 23, 1953 Colleen married Kenneth Murray and they raised one adopted daughter Ginger. Colleen was a...

James Hudgins

James Hudgins

Jul 1, 2016

James Daniel (J.D.) Hudgins, son of John David and Blanche Clementine Lewis Hudgins, was born September 2, 1925 in the Fairview Addition in Stilwell. He was the youngest of nine children. He went home to be with the Lord and other family members July 1, 2016 in Stilwell at the age of 90 years and 10 months. The family...

Rex Catron

Rex Catron

Jun 29, 2016

Rex Catron was born on October 19, 1961 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Robert and Edna Catron. He made his final journey on June 29, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 54 years old. Rex was intrigued by the Ford Mustang. The Boss Model being his all-time favorite. He also loved to take long walks in the woods, telling childhood...

Grover Wilhite

Grover Wilhite

Jun 27, 2016

Grover Noil Wilhite was born August 8, 1924 in Adair Co., OK to John Everett and Lucy (Unger) Wilhite. He departed this life June 27, 2016 in Stilwell, OK at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 19 days. Grover was a veteran of the Korean War. He departed with the 45th division company I 279th Infantry Regime....

Carla Ritter

Carla Ritter

Jun 24, 2016

Carla Ritter, daughter of Orae Hopkins and Christine Rogers, was born on October 19, 1964 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and passed from this life on Friday, June 24, 2016 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma at the age of 51 years, 8 months and 5 days. She was a warm and friendly person who made friends easily. Carla was kind and generous with...

Mose Kirk, Jr.

Mose Kirk, Jr.

Jun 23, 2016

Mose Kirk Jr., was born the son of Mose Kirk Sr. and Mary Ellen Pettigrew September 16, 1958 in Stilwell, OK and departed this life on June 23, 2016 in Stilwell, OK at the age of 57 years, 9 months and 7 days. He was preceded in death by his dad; Mose Kirk Sr., brother; Lance Kirk, son; Gary...

Emma Galcatcher

Emma Galcatcher

Jun 21, 2016

Emma Ruth Galcatcher, the daughter of Charley and Juanita (Sam) Teehee, was born April 5, 1934 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and passed away on June 21, 2016 at the Stilwell Nursing Home at the age of 82. Emma was a lifelong resident of Stilwell and worked as a provider for several years. She loved sewing and cooking and would encourage...

Benjamin Chambers

Benjamin Chambers

Jun 18, 2016

Benjamin Floyd Chambers, the son of Jerry Pat Chambers, Sr. and Mary (Starr) Chambers, was born April 17, 1974 in Morton, Washington. He passed from this life on June 18, 2016 in Keys, Oklahoma at the age of 42 years, two months and one day. As a boy, Ben attended school at Junction City Elementary School in Junction City,...

Hattie Garcia

Hattie Garcia

Jun 15, 2016

Hattie Mae Garcia, daughter of Jackson and Ahniwake Soap, was born on February 25, 1944 in Tahlequah, Ok. and departed this life on June 15, 2016 in Tulsa, Ok at the age of 72 years. She worked at Tyson as a line worker before retiring. Hattie enjoyed life, loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She loved listening to...

Lois Hudgins

Lois Hudgins

Jun 15, 2016

Lois Jane Morton Hudgins left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. She was a loving wife, mom and memaw. Lois Jane was born January 15, 1937 to Henry Franklin "Frank" Morton and Minnie Ethel (Matthews) Morton on the family farm in Gore, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of twelve children. She graduated from...

Jennie Kester

Jennie Kester

Jun 14, 2016

Jennie Eve Kester, daughter of Betty Jo McLemore, was born on January 22, 1955 in Tahlequah, OK and departed this life on June 14, 2016 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 61 years, 4 months, and 21 days. She was raised by Isaac and Elizabeth Jones and referred to them as "Mom and Pop." She worked as a...

Danny Benoit

Danny Benoit

Jun 13, 2016

Danny Benoit son of Woodrow and Callie (Blackbird) Benoit was born February 24, 1941 in Claremore, OK and departed this life on June 13, 2016 in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 75 years. He enjoyed being a very loving father and grandfather to his family. He was a highline tramp and provided a living for his family traveling...

Noble O'Neal

Noble O'Neal

Jun 13, 2016

Noble Thedford O'Neal, son of T.H. "Dollie" and Edna (Thomas) O'Neal, was born September 26, 1938 in Stilwell, OK and departed this life to be with our Lord on June 13, 2016 in Stilwell, OK at the age of 77 years, 8 months, and 18 days. He married Cleo Wheeler and to this union 2 children were born: Phillip...

Michael Shell

Michael Shell

Jun 10, 2016

Michael Lawrence Shell, son of Perry Fixin and Mary Lee (Shell) Littledeer, was born April 28,1970 in Tahlequah, Okla. and passed from this life on June 10,2016 in Tulsa, Okla. at the age of 46 years, 1 month and 12 days. He had worked in the construction trade as a roofer for Swaffords Roofing Company. Mike will be dearly...

Margaret Isaacs

Margaret Isaacs

May 28, 2016

Margaret Sue Isaacs, daughter of James Blain and Kindless (Ex) Workman was born April 24, 1936 in Stilwell, OK and departed this life to be with our Lord on May 28, 2016 in Stilwell, OK, at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 4 days. Margaret married Burnell Isaacs on December 24, 1953 and to this union 3...

Phillip Teehee

Phillip Teehee

May 26, 2016

Phillip Wayne Teehee the son of John and Lydia (Soap) Teehee was born August 14, 1958 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life surrounded by his family on May 26, 2016 at his home in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 57 years, 9 months and 12 days. Phillip enjoyed life and loved his family. He enjoyed reading his...

Ralph Ketcher

Ralph Ketcher

May 25, 2016

Ralph Ketcher Sr. retired Coach and Teacher of Stilwell Oklahoma, passed on to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday May 25, 2016. Ralph was born March 31, 1940 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and was a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma (4/4 Cherokee). He was an accomplished member of the community, a graduate of NSU, Tahlequah Oklahoma....

J Brannon

J Brannon

May 25, 2016

JT Brannon son of Foss Millard and Haley Leo (Elvington) Brannon was born March 11, 1927 in Stilwell, OK and departed this life on May 25, 2016 in Sallisaw, OK at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 14 days. JT enjoyed life and always had a smile on his face. He worked construction for many years but...