All Obituaries

Christian “CJ” James Gonzalis, son of Georgia Gonzalis, was born on October 24, 2000 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life for his heavenly home on Monday, December 2, 2019 in Atoka, Oklahoma at the tender age of 19.   He attended Cave Springs and Zion Schools.  CJ graduated from Zion in 2016.  He attended NEO college for a couple of semesters.    CJ was only 8 years old when he fell in love with football.  So much so that it became...

Paulette Ann Kuykendall, daughter of Glen and Lena (Brown) Casteel, was born on May 22, 1960 in Westminster, California and departed this life on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at 59 years of age.   She moved to Stilwell in 1972 with her family.  Paulette graduated from Checotah High School in 1978 and shortly thereafter, enrolled in beauty school.  She loved to sing and enjoyed all types of music.  Paulette was a huge baseball fan.  The Dodgers...

Imodene "Deane" Watt was born on February 18, 1937 in Baron, Oklahoma to Hershel and Martha (Boling) Olinger and departed her life on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Deane was married to Jackson Watt on September 9, 1972.  They were married for 30 years. She accomplished many things in her life and was a member of several organizations.  Deane graduated from NSU with an accounting degree and was the Stilwell City Clerk for 10 years.  She was a member of the Methodist...

Kenneth Dale Crittenden, 55, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.   Dale was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on June 1, 1964 to Herman Jay and Ina Jo Crittenden.   He is survived by his brother, Cecil Leon Crittenden of Westville, OK, sister, Carol J. Montgomery of Gentry, AR, sister: Judy K Crawford and husband Michael of Gentry, AR and several nieces and nephew.   Dale graduated from Westville in...

  Arnold Luther Langley the son of Jesse Robert Western and Audry Lorene (Corntassel) Langley was born February 12, 1949 in Avant, Oklahoma and departed this life on November 17, 2019 in Springdale, Arkansas at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 5 days. Arnold enjoyed life. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed his job and loved visiting with people. Arnold touched many lives over the years and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was...

 Lloyd E. Cole, Jr., was born July 12,1928, in Crestline, KS, to Lloyd E. Cole Sr. and Prudence (Prue) Sears Cole. Lloyd died in Fayetteville, AR, at the age of 91.  Lloyd was preceded in death by both his natural parents, his stepmother Sarah Cole, his stepfather Oscar Rupe, his first wife Pat, and his brother Jerry Cole.  Lloyd married Patty L. “Pat” Swango January 11,1951, and they had two children, Sherrie and Karen. After Pat’s death, on September...

Hazel Ann Soap, daughter of Clarence and Daisy Duncan was born on Wednesday, May 10, 1972 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with our Lord on Wednesday November 13, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 47 years, 6 months and 3 days. She was the loving wife of Jackie Soap. They married on June 3, 1989 and spent 30 beautiful years together. Her hobbies included baking, decorating, singing, knitting and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys. Hazel was an active member of...

On November 11, 2019 Wayne Heustis went fishing.   He was the son of Clem Clayton and Ethel Marie (O'Neal) Heustis. Wayne was born on April 25th in Stilwell, Oklahoma and passed away on Monday November 11th, 2019 at his home in Sherwood, Arkansas. He was 75.   He attended Westville Schools, served in the U.S. Army and became a barber. He enjoyed his work, meeting new people and telling tall tales. He was always at his happiest when surrounded by a group of...

Helen Flores Fleak, daughter of Henry J. and Christine (Fourkiller) Flores, was born on March 2, 1960 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on Monday, November 11, 2019 at her home in Johnson County, Texas at 59 years of age.   She loved caring for her family and home.  Her family was the most important part of her life and she cherished each and every one of them.  Helen was a loving and devoted mother, sister, daughter and friend.  She will be dearly...