Rebecca Worthington

Feb 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rebecca Ann Worthington, age 79, on February 12, 2025, at Portia Caeli House in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family.

Becky was born to Josephine and Chester Whitmire on July 25, 1945, in Tahlequah Hastings, Oklahoma. She grew up in Nowata, Oklahoma, and graduated from Nowata High School.

She dedicated over 40 years...

Jessica Campana

Feb 9, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Jessica Campana. Born on December 17, 1958, Jessica departed this world far too soon on February 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever resonate in the hearts of those she touched.

Jessica was the embodiment of kindness and beauty,...

Janet Odell

Feb 7, 2025

Janet Kay Odell was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 30, 1945 to her loving parents, Roy Allen Minugh and Muriel Nellie Jean (Collins) Minugh. She was their only child and dearest blessing. Her early childhood was spent in Muskogee, with her later school years in Tulsa. She was an exceptional student, graduating with honors from Nathan Hale High...

Paula Lee

Feb 5, 2025

Paula Louise Lee, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Countryside Assisted Living in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, at the age of 73. Born March 13, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James Monroe Reynolds and Donna Bell Burchett Reynolds-Brewster, Paula's life was a testament to her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit.

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Mary Kindle

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Ann Kindle, a cherished member of her family and community, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born on July 16, 1949, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to James Masters and Ruth (Clark) Masters. Mary's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, compassion, and culinary delights shared with her family.

A...

Steven Wisley

Feb 1, 2025

Steven D. Wisely, 70, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

He was born on August 1, 1954, to Harold Gene Wisely and Lona Lou Brown Wisely of Arkansas.

Steve graduated from Owasso High School in 1972 and went on to serve in the United States...

Evelyn Ross

Jan 30, 2025

On January 30, 2025, our beloved Evelyn Lois Gandy-Ross, at the age of 96, peacefully gained her heavenly wings at her home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma surrounded by family and her caregiver, after a gradual decline in her health. Evelyn, was a Cherokee Nation Citizen and daughter of the late Louisa Sanders & Avery Swepston, was born July 4, 1928. Raised...

Elouise Ogle

Jan 18, 2025

Elouise Donna (Conrad) Ogle, 85, was born on February 8, 1939, in Braggs, Oklahoma to Ralph DePalma Conrad, and Viola Audry (Sanders) Conrad. She passed away on January 18,2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She was proceeded in death by her parents and brother Richard Starr Conrad, husband, James Ogle Jr.

Surviving members of her family include brothers, Jim...

Leah Horrell

Jan 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leah Marie Horrell, a cherished resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, who departed this world on January 15, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on August 23, 1977, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Leah was the beloved daughter of Eugene Barnes and Barbara Kasiah.

Leah dedicated over 20 years of her life to...

Marla Fuller

Jan 13, 2025

Marla Jean Fuller, 71, a long-time resident of Tahlequah, OK, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1953, in Long Beach, California, to the late Harold Christensen and Edna (Hoskins) Rafalski.

Survivors include her two children, Justin (Annie) Fuller and Melissa (Clay) Gregory, sister, Deborah Sanij, nine grandchildren, Christiana Howard, Edith Fuller, William Fuller,...

Phyllis Wheeler

Jan 12, 2025

Phyllis Wheeler, 73, a resident of Welling, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at W.W.Hasting Hospital. She was born in Tulsa on April 21, 1951 to the late Houston Davis and Patricia (Payton) Davis.

Funeral Service 10 AM, Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Hart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 4...

Manuel Martinez

Jan 9, 2025

Manuel Antonio Martinez, 22, of Hulbert, Oklahoma, passed away at his home, Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Manuel was born August 12, 2002, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Juan Manuel Martinez and Sofia Ordaz Santana Martinez. He attended school in Hulbert and graduated from Hulbert High School.

Manuel was currently employed by Ziese Products, Inc. as a machinist.

Manuel was a very a very kind...

Edith Stephens

Jan 6, 2025

Edith Annette Stephens passed peacefully from this life on January 6, 2025, at the age of 86. She was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father and joyfully reunited with her husband Tony, her parents, siblings, and many dear friends. Edith, also known as "Bode" to her Arizona friends and family, was born to Lloyd Daniel Hazen and Ivy Pearl Niemeyer...

Hutson Ratliff, Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

Hutson Lee Ratliff Jr. passed away on January 1, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 83. He was born on August 9, 1941, in Burlington, North Carolina, to Hutson Leroy Ratliff and Eris Doris Gant.

Hutson pursued his education at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. His dedication...

Paralee Cookson

Dec 31, 2024

Paralee Carlile Cookson, 94, a longtime resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away December 31, 2024, at Go Ye Village in Tahlequah.

Mrs. Cookson was born August 26, 1930, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to the late Dudley Clinton and Beulah Kaye McKinney Merchant. She attended Tahlequah High School.

Mrs. Cookson was a beautician before entering the cattle business, from which she...

Donald Kingfisher

Dec 29, 2024

Donald Ray Kingfisher, 45, passed away on December 29,2024. He was born on August 30,1979 in Tahlequah, Ok., to Ray Kingfisher and Holly (Tarkington) Kingfisher.

Funeral Service will be 2 PM, Friday, January 24, 2025 at Hart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1 PM until service time.

Preceded by his Mother Holly Kingfisher...

Billie Turner

Dec 26, 2024

It is with both a heavy heart and joyful remembrance that we announce the passing of Billie Carolyn Turner, age 82, who left us peacefully on December 26, 2024. Billie was born on January 24, 1942, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to the late James Fredrick Tillison and Gladys Irene (Reynolds) Tillison, and her spirit touched the lives of many...

Bill Brookey

Dec 22, 2024

Bill Brookey was born in Springdale, Arkansas on November 22, 1934, to Coyle and Iva (Berryhill) Brookey. Bill passed from this life December 22, 2024, at the age of 90.

When he was a young child his family moved to Texas. When he was a young man

he started working at Bell's Dairy Company in high school for many...

John Scruggins

Dec 20, 2024

John Curtis "Jake" Scruggins, 88, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah.

Mr. Scruggins was born March 14, 1936, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to the late Taft and Mary Louise Raven Scruggins. He graduated from Dewey High School, then joined the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.

Mr. Scruggins worked the first half...

Roy Tipton

Dec 14, 2024

Roy Franklin Tipton went to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with family at his bedside.

In the rolling pastures at the northeastern edge of Hulbert, Oklahoma, stood a lone oak tree. As the breeze gently crept through its branches, one could almost hear the whispers of memories long past. Memories of an old unpainted...