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Stilwell, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Stilwell, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

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Donna Smith

Donna Smith

May 30, 2017

Donna Mae (Polka) Smith of Stilwell, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 30, 2017. Donna was born on November 12, 1933, in Tama, Iowa, to Albert and Joyce Polka. She grew up in Tama and graduated from Tama High School in 1951. Donna married Bill Smith on December 12, 1952, and together...

Sammy Pilcher

Sammy Pilcher

May 30, 2017

Sammy "Red" Pilcher, son of Lowell and Minnie Pilcher, was born one of five children in Scraper, Oklahoma on March 5, 1943 and departed this life on May 30, 2017 at 74 years of age. Red grew up around the Kansas, Oklahoma area, later moving to Westville, where he lived at Greystone Apartments for 22 years. The last few...

George Vardeman

George Vardeman

May 9, 2017

Graveside services for George E. Vardeman will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday May 15, 2017 at the Stilwell City Cemetery under the care and direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. Online guest book and obituaries available at: www.hartfuneralhome.net. George Edward Vardeman the son of Harry and Hiawatha (Kieth) Vardeman, AKA "Geronimo" to his friends, was born July...

Lawrence Eagle

Lawrence Eagle

May 3, 2017

Lawrence Eagle the son of Jim and Maude (Flynn) Eagle was born March 4, 1941 in Adair County and departed this life at his home surrounded by his family on May 3, 2017 at the age of 76 years, 1 month and 28 days. Lawrence was a man of the Lord and devoted his life to His service. He...

Leroy Welch

Leroy Welch

Apr 21, 2017

Leroy Bosh Welch the son of Thomas M. and Florence (McKinzie) Welch was born March 15, 1940 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on April 21, 2017 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 6 days. Bosh was a hard worker and enjoyed working as a diesel mechanic most all of his life....

Dorothy Vansyckle

Dorothy Vansyckle

Apr 11, 2017

Dorothy Viola VanSyckle the daughter of Charles Yax and Barbara Martin, was born December 21, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan and departed this life on April 11, 2017 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years, 3 months and 21 days. Dorothy loved life and adored her family. She was strong and a fighter. Dorothy was proud to...

Robert Gorton

Robert Gorton

Apr 10, 2017

Robert A. Gorton, the son of Leo Raymond Gorton and Gladys (Corson) Gorton, was born January 24, 1925 in Thompsonville, New York. He passed from this life April 10, 2017 in Claremore, Oklahoma at the age of 92 years, 2 months and 16 days. Robert was married to Shirley Marsh and their union was blessed with three sons. Robert...

Dorotha Smith

Dorotha Smith

Apr 8, 2017

Dorotha Louise Smith the daughter of Elmer and Annah (Sutton) Thurber was born on January 20, 1935 in Adair County and departed this life on April 8, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 19 days. Louise loved life and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed crocheting and going...

Janice Fuson

Janice Fuson

Apr 8, 2017

Janice Lee Fuson the daughter of Emerson Ross and Caldonia (Dooley) Guthrie was born December 31, 1940 in Independence, Missouri and departed this life on April 8, 2017 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 8 days. Janice loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was very devoted to her family...

Betty Thomas

Betty Thomas

Mar 30, 2017

Funeral services for Betty Jane Thomas will be held Saturday April 8, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Hart Funeral Chapel with Bro. Terry Mays officiating. Interment will follow in the Stilwell City Cemetery under the care and direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. Online guest book and obituaries available at: www.hartfuneralhome.net. Betty Jane Thomas the daughter of...

Shirley Gaches

Shirley Gaches

Mar 22, 2017

Shirley Jo Gaches the daughter of Gene and Jewel (Newman) Ritter was born October 24, 1940 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on March 22, 2017 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 26 days. Shirley loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed working outside in the garden. She...

Carline Caldwell

Carline Caldwell

Mar 13, 2017

Carline L. Caldwell was born June 14, 1928 to Jesse Delmar Foster and Zelma (Beck) Foster in Piney, Oklahoma. She departed this life March 13, 2017 at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 29 days. They were living in the Piney Community when her father died suddenly when she was only 14 years old. She went to...

Marie Richey

Marie Richey

Mar 12, 2017

Marie Flora (Hurkes) Richey the daughter of Thomas T. and Harriett (Bluedog) Hurkes was born August 7, 1958 in Bismark, North Dakota and departed this life on March 12, 2017 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 58 years, 7 months and 5 days. Marie was a loving and caring lady who enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Johnny Clinton

Johnny Clinton

Mar 5, 2017

Johnny Leon Clinton the son of Luie and Opal (Vanbibber) Clinton was born July 24, 1960 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and departed this life on March 5, 2017 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas at the age of 56 years, 7 months and 9 days. Johnny enjoyed life and loved to have fun. He was a hard worker and enjoyed traveling...

Bradley Chaffin

Bradley Chaffin

Feb 21, 2017

Bradley Wayne Chaffin, 35, was born January 20, 1982 in Stilwell, OK. Bradley died February 21, 2017. Brad loved hunting, fishing, gardening and being out in nature. Brad was interested in the Bigfoot legend and always wanted to go "Squatchin." He also loved playing the guitar and singing. Brad was a good ole country boy. Brad loved God and...

Erma Trogdon

Erma Trogdon

Feb 19, 2017

Erma Dee Nolan, the daughter of Robert Emmett Nolan and Parlee Elizabeth (Nichols) Nolan, was born September 8, 1923 on the family farm in the Wauhillau community near Stilwell, Oklahoma. She departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2017 at the age of 93 years, 4 months and 11 days. After graduating from...

Bradley Westburg

Bradley Westburg

Feb 13, 2017

Funeral services for Bradley Westburg will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday February 21, 2017 in the Hart Funeral Chapel with Bro. Glen Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Honey Hill Cemetery under the care and direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. Online guest book and obituaries available at: www.hartfuneralhome.net. Bradley Arthur Westburg the son of Arthur...

Rena Thorstensen

Rena Thorstensen

Feb 12, 2017

Funeral services for Ms. Rena Thorstensen will be held Monday February 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church with Pastor Mike Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the Tyler Springs Cemetery under the care and direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. Online guest book and obituaries available at: www.hartfuneralhome.net. Ms. Rena Thorstensen, the daughter of...

John Ex

John Ex

Feb 9, 2017

John Michael Ex of Workman Mountain departed this life February 9, 2017. He was a Charter member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church, his presence will be sorely missed. A lifelong bachelor, he dedicated his time to caring for his parents in their golden years and he lived to serve the Lord with kindness, love and sacrifice. He was...

Florence Sanders

Florence Sanders

Feb 7, 2017

Florence Duncan Sanders the daughter of Flynn and Lyddie (Eli) Duncan was born May 14, 1945 in the Bell Community and departed this life on February 7, 2017 in Muskogee, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 24 days. Florence loved her family and she enjoyed cooking Sunday dinner every week. She was a member of...

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