All Obituaries

Otis Eugene “Gene” Thomas son of Luther “Luke” Thomas and Olie Mabel Anderson was born April 24, 1944 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on September 16, 2019 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 22 days. Gene had a great love for old cars and hot rods from a young age.  He left high school early to serve our country proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam.  He later received his GED but was most proud when he was an...

Charles Levene Linn of Westville, Oklahoma, age 77, born November 23, 1941 in Colcord, Oklahoma, the son of Charlie and Tressie (January) Linn, departed this life on September 10, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Levene worked for Peterson Industries for 50 years.  Upon retiring, he hauled cattle for Benton County Sale Barn until his death. He liked riding horses, coon hunting and spending time with his family.  Levene was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Tressie...

Viola May Hart daughter of Willie Robert and Berdie Pauline (Fullerton) Colston was born November 12, 1941 in Branson, Missouri and departed this life on September 8, 2019 surrounded by loved ones at her home at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 27 days. She loved camping, fishing, crocheting, caring for at least 77 foster children, celebrating birthdays and would often be found in a kitchen baking up their favorites whether it was stuffing or yeast rolls but most of all she enjoyed...

Eva Maegene Barber Guthrie, age 88, of Chewey, OK, departed this life surrounded by family on Sunday, September 08, 2019 at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, AR.   Maegene was born January 2,1931 in Westville, OK, the daughter of Paul Thomas Barber and Bertha Mae Neale Barber. Maegene married Harold William Guthrie on December 19,1949 and made their home in the Chewey community.   She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Jones of Columbia, MO, Rowena Roberts and...

Ellen Jean Garr was born August 5th, 1951 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Luther Eugene Harlin and Dixie Mae (Rutledge) Harlin. Ellen passed from this life to her heavenly home on September 4th, 2019 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. Ellen was known as “Nanny” to many and a prayer warrior to most. She was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Westville, OK for 45 years and enjoyed attending church at the Christian Worship Center in Stilwell, OK. She...

Jenny Keturah Panter, daughter of Wesley and Lura (Osburn) Cox, was born May 10,1957, in Bakersfield, California. She passed from this life on August 30, 2019, at her home in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Her family moved from California to Stilwell when she was in the third grade. She attended Wauhilla, Maryetta and Stilwell schools, graduating from Stilwell High School in 1975. Jenny was married to Stephen Panter in June of 1975 and their home was made in Stilwell.   Jenny was talented and...

rothy Marie Lyles Doublehead, daughter of Arthur Otto and Hester Beanstick Morton was born on October 18,1933 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and passed from this life to be with her Lord on August 27,2019 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at 85 years of age. Dorothy grew up in the Zion community, attending Zion Elementary and graduating from Stilwell High School. After high school, she attended and graduated from St. Anne’s School of Nursing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Over the years, she worked as a nurse...

Etta Joyce Kindle, 78, died Monday, August 26th at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Etta was born in Prairie Grove, Arkansas on November 16, 1940 to Cecil Lee (Bill) Hamilton and Mae Lois (Marshall) Hamilton.  The oldest of six, Etta grew up in Proctor, Oklahoma swimming in Tyner Creek and playing with her siblings and friends. She attended Westville High School.   Etta married Kenneth Ray Kindle on March 8, 1958 and was married for 40 years until his death in 1998.  Together...