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Margaret Sue (Patterson) Asbill, daughter of Arthur and Verna (Kelly) Patterson was born on November 8, 1934 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on April 16, 2021 at her home in Greasy, Oklahoma at the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 8 days. She married Doyle Asbill on July 5, 1952 and to this union two children were born: Teddy Doyle and Annetta. Margaret Sue enjoyed all the roles and responsibilities that being a devoted mother, and grandmother brought her. She loved spending time...

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Thomas (Tom) Leon Charles, son of Maudie Evelyn (Young) Charles, was born on August 8, 1954 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas and departed this life April 12, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years, 3 months, and 19 days. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maudie Evelyn (Young) Charles, his daughter, Presley Gracelyn Charles and his brother, Daniel Edward Charles. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife, Lisa Charles, his daughter, Cassie Bradford, and his son...

102 years ago, on September 22, 1918 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, Clemmie Marie (Tucker) Buckner came into this world with a playmate, Cletus Mae. This set of twins were born to Aldophus Lewallen and Sarah Cyrena (Kelly) Tucker. Clemmie was the 8th child of 10 children.   She attended school in the Horn Community and the City of Stilwell. One of the high lights of Clemmie’s high school years was playing basketball. She was the only freshman on the varsity team. During her sophomore...

Richard Poindexter, son of Earl and Francies (Mitchell) Poindexter was born December 27, 1957 in Vivian Louisiana and departed this life April 8, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 63years 3months and 19days. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Francies Poindexter, his sister's Sylvia Poindexter, Connie Poindexter, and Kathy Brown(Poindexter), and two brothers, Buddy Poindexter and Norman Poindexter. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Eva...

Rita Mae Hill, daughter of Homer Gilbert Blue and Laura Ines (Slay) Blue, was born on September 18, 1946 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and departed this life on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas at 74 years of age.     She was a hard worker and a good provider for her family.  Rita enjoyed playing the organ and piano while at home.  She also enjoyed cake decorating.  However, Rita was known for her baking and cooking.  It was your own fault if you ever...

James Wayne Beach was born July 11, 1941 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to Jimmie and Edith (Maples) Beach. He left this world March 21, 2021 at the age of 79 years, 8 months, and 10 days.   He married Ella May Mackey on June 2, 1968 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. They were married for 52 years.   James attended Westville Schools, then attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with majors in Agricultural Education and Horticulture. He taught at Watts Schools for five years,...

Rev. Gaines Neal  Elms was  born May 18, 1941 in Lincoln, AR and passed from this life on March 14, 2021 surrounded by family. Neal resided in Stillwell, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by parents Walter & Gertrude Elms, Sister Dean Simpson of Benton, AR. He is survived by the love of his life for 59 years Lucretia Yvonne Elms of the home, brother Woody Elms of Taglequah, OK daughter Valerie & husband Rev. Duane Muncy of Council Grove, Ks son Vincent Elms & fiance...