All Obituaries

Maye Thiessen, born September 30, 1931, died in her sleep on January 18, 2021. She was born in Kanawha County, WV to Howard and Ethel Robinson, the seventh of their nine surviving children. Maye grew up in Campbells Creek, WV, and attended DuPont High School. Following graduation, she went to commercial college and trained as a secretary. Subsequently she worked for GMAC in Charleston, WV, prior to and between her time at Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta, Canada, and Appalachian Bible...

Lonnie Len Davis Sr. the son of Glendon and Dolorse (Cook) Davis was born November 29, 1961, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on January 17, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 59 years, 1 month and 19 days. Lonnie enjoyed life. He loved the outdoors whether he was hunting, fishing, camping, trail riding or rodeoing with Jordan. He could often be found aggravating the children and they loved him for it, though no one knows why. Lonnie enjoyed a drink of Crown now and...

Bonnie Lee Cline the daughter of Howard William and Nadine (Utterback) Lund was born October 19, 1931, in Arlington, Nebraska and departed this life on January 17, 2021, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 29 days. Bonnie was full of life and was always the Belle of the Ball. She was part of the Women's Auxillary Post 7907 in Poway, CA. She worked for over 37 years as a short order cook. She loved to cook as well as fishing, reading and watching TV. She lived...

David Ray Kelley was born on September 16th, 1960 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Son of Wayne and Lola Kelley. He died on Friday January 15th in Tulsa Oklahoma at the age of 60. David was a United States Marine, and maintained strong patriotism through out his life. David was married to Rachel Kelley on October the 15th 2004. The two shared 16 strong years together. David loved spending time on his boat at the lake, going to church, traveling, and often enjoyed a nice steak. Above all David...

Danielle Elise Pidgeon infant daughter of Milo and Thalia Pidgeon (Thompson) was born into the loving arms of Jesus on January 13, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at Tahlequah City Hospital at 10:44 P.M. She leaves behind a loving family who misses her dearly which includes her parents Milo and Thalia Pidgeon; maternal grandparents Sondra Hair and Dylan Spencer; paternal grandmother Danielle Pidgeon; brother Isaiah Castillo; uncle Cedric Littlecrow and aunts Talika Thompson, Laskyla Thompson and...

Mary Lou Gilmore "Cissie/Nana", 65 of Tahlequah, OK passed away on January 12, 2021. Mary was born in Austin, TX on October 9, 1955 to Robert Eugene and Mary Francis Vest. She attended Crockett High in Austin. Ciss worked as the bookkeeper for the family owned auto body shop in Austin, then later moved the business to Tahlequah. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Ciss is survived by her children Shane Sheffield & wife...

Terry Lynn Lusk the son of Warren Lusk and Anna Mae Wainwright was born July 20, 1956, in Oakdale, California and departed this life on January 11, 2021 in Nowata, Oklahoma at the age of 64 years, 5 months and 22 days. Terry loved his family dearly and he enjoyed spending time with his children. He loved to golf and he would rather be on a golf course than anywhere else. He also enjoyed fishing, and camping at the lake. His children were the most important thing in his life and he loved...

Robin Denise Grasshopper was born in Tahlequah, OK on June 12, 1982 and left us to be with the Lord on January 10, 2021 with her family by her side in Kansas, OK. Robin had a big heart for everyone especially those she cared for and loved. Robin was bold and was always sassy. She was a free and beautiful soul who loved listening to music, drawing, decorating her house like her grandma’s, loved red roses and the color red. Robin was proud to be Cherokee and honored her native culture and...

On Wednesday, January 8, 2021, Deborah Kennedy gained her wings at age 63.  Deborah was born in Williamsburg, KY to Albert Baker and Lola Marie Carpenter.  She was the firstborn of 9.  She spent many years working in the restaurant business and taking care of family in Kentucky and Oklahoma.   In 1992, she married Jon Kennedy and moved to Warner.  She attended Connors State College and received an accounting degree in May 1996.  She owned an accounting business...

Kelly Eugene Porter the son of Glenn and Kathy (Smith) Porter was born September 19, 1965, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on January 5, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 55 years, 3 months and 17 days. Kelly enjoyed playing basketball and going golfing with his buddies. He was always ready for a good game of poker. He enjoyed the outdoors and going camping. He loved to cook and he always had lunch ready on Sundays after church for his kids whom he loved dearly and...