All Obituaries

  Richard Leon Deason, age 67, of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Northeastern Health System in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Leon was born October 14, 1955 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Burl and Della Mae (O’Neal) Deason. He grew up in the Rabbit Trap Community and graduated from the Stilwell High School. Richard worked for Greenleaf and Baldor as a machine operator. Richard loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, working with his roosters, playing...

Brittany Anne Sanders was born October 16, 1993 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Mark and Holly (Morton) Sanders. She passed from this life on February 28, 2023 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 29 years, 4 months and 12 days.   Brittany was a dreamer and outdoor girl who loved nature; spending time building teepees and campsites as well as hunting, fishing, camping and swimming.   She also enjoyed video games and beating Hannah at Mario Kart.  As a child, she enjoyed riding...

Daniel Roy Christie was born May 4, 1972 in Elk City, Oklahoma and died in Brushy, Oklahoma on February 25, 2023 . He is preceded in death by his father Leroy Christie. Daniel leaves behind his mom Tina Orange, daughter Merissa Christie and her children Daniel Christie, Jacee Sam, Hannah Christie and Donanthan Breeden; his brother Mike Christie and wife Etta and their two children; his companion Ashley Bunch. Daniel enjoyed fishing, hunting, catching chickens and spending time with his...

Russell Mirt Morris Sr., of Stilwell, Oklahoma was born on September 24, 1946, to Hayse and Evie Jewell Isaacs-Morris in Mt. Vernon, Ky., and left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday February 24, 2023 at the age of 76 years and five months.   Russell was a Christian who loved the Lord with all his heart. He was proud to be a veteran of the U.S. Army and a survivor of the Vietnam War. He was also quite a ladies man in his younger years, and the diversity of his...

Linda Marie (Hogner) Lowrance was born December 16, 1954, to William Edward Hogner and Virginia Sue (Tabor) Hogner in Merced, California.  Linda passed from this life on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 68 years, 2 months, and 2 days. As an only child Linda spent a great deal of her childhood hunting, fishing, golfing, and camping with her parents. During her junior year in high school, she and her parents moved to Oklahoma and she helped them with the...

Linda Lowrance of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on Feb 18, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Ronald Paul Baird the son of Robert Fay "Okie" Baird was born January 1, 1962, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and he departed this life on February 16, 2023, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 15 days. Ronald was a simple man who enjoyed life and loved his family.  He was the family clown, he made everybody laugh.  He never met a stranger.  He enjoyed traveling around and building pole barns with his brother Bobby.  If you caught him at home you...

Ronny Osker Littlejohn was born on October 10, 1942, to Felix and Rita Littlejohn. Ronny passed from this life in his home on Friday, February 10, 2023. Ronny grew up in Stilwell his whole life. He owned the old APCO store here in Stilwell in 1973. Ronny loved to call himself a professional gambler. Everyone knew if new furnishings showed up in the house that his gambling wins were good. He really enjoyed playing dominoes and loved having poker night with his friends. Watching OU football...

On the early morning of Friday, January 6, 2023, Alonso Avila, a beloved husband, brother, and uncle passed peacefully. He was 58 years of age. He was a loving son to Inocencio and Dorame Avila. He was born in Los Angeles, California. Alonso accepted the Lord and recommitted his life to the Lord. He was a faithful member of Chuculate Baptist Church. He loved his church family very much and prayed for them daily. He was able to attend until hi health began to fail. Alonso was kindhearted...

Lenard Leroy Poor, son of Everett and Irene Palone Poor was born May 16, 1939 in Stilwell, Oklahoma. He went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2023 at the age of 83. Lenard's mother passed away when he was only three days old. His dad was in the Army so Lenard was raised by a special aunt and uncle, Pearl and John Poor. Lenard was saved at the age of 27 and was called to preach around 29 years of age. He pastored several churches in the surrounding area and continued in the...