All Obituaries

Keith Edward Thornton, son of Nolan and Elsie Faye (Lewis) Thornton, was born on February 11, 1965 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and departed this life on Monday, March 30, 2020 in Westville, Oklahoma at 55 years of age. Keith enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.  He never met a stranger and had so many friends that they are innumerable.  He was a proud dad to his sons: Jo Jo Thornton, Michael Thornton, Alex Thornton and daughters: April Thornton, Ashley Blackman and Alisha...

Terry Arnold Elmore, son of Charlie and Lois (Hastings) Elmore, was born on July 10, 1950 in Porterville, California and departed this life on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home in Chance, Oklahoma at 69 years of age. The Westville area had been his home for most of his life and he was a graduate of Westville High School. Terry worked hard to support his family as a truck driver and to build them a good life. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in West Siloam Springs,...

  Carolyn Sue Stills, daughter of Joseph Bryan and Addie (Palone) Kelley, was born on November 3, 1940 in Cincinnati, Arkansas and passed from this life on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 79 years of age.   Carolyn lived a full and interesting life.  She served our country proudly in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves.  At the time of her discharge, Carolyn was a Master Sergeant.    She then went on to earn her Masters Degree in Social...

Doris Frances Guinn was born on March 23rd, 1949 in Rotan, Texas and passed away on March 4th, 2020 at 70 years of age. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Frances had many talents and interests. She enjoyed sewing many things including special bridal gowns for her daughters, granddaughters, and nieces. She planted several nut and fruit trees and always had a vegetable garden. Every year she caned the fruits and vegetables that grew. She also learned how to make homemade soaps...

Abram Mark Guthrie, son of Michael Raymond Guthrie and Mary Elenor Smith, was born in Claremore, OK on July 19, 1978 and departed this life on March 1, 2020 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 41 years, seven months, and 13 days.  He loved God, his family and animals.  Another joy of his was playing the piano, spending time with family, and cooking wonderful steaks.  He loved reading his daily devotional book and practicing the lessons he learned.  He was a very loving, caring...

Janice Kay Cole, 72, a native of Westville, Oklahoma went home to be with the Lord on February 26th, 2020 in Springdale, Arkansas.   Janice was born July 6th, 1947 to Roy and Tilda (Shepherd) Clinton. She graduated from Westville High School in 1965 and later went on to receive her LPN license.   Janice Cole married Larry Wayne Cole on November 28, 1969. Janice was a devout Christian who would frequent on mission trips and donate her most valuable resource, time, to Baron...

Shirley Mae Downing, age 74 passed away with dignity and respect at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR on Saturday February 15th, 2020.   She was born July 2nd, 1945 in Tahlequah, OK to Clem and Virginia Downing. She is a graduate of Westville High School and attended Haskell Indian Nations College in Lawrence, KS where she studied Cafeteria Management.  She retired from Simmons Foods in Siloam after 20 years of service. Shirley was a loving mother and an outstanding...

Gary Dale Meridith the son of Lester James Meridith and Elizabeth Marie (Raleigh) Loosier was born August 26, 1952 in Stilwell, Oklahoma and departed this life on January 31, 2020 in Proctor, Oklahoma at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 5 days. Gary loved life. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and he loved his family dearly. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but when he was younger enjoyed fishing and fighting. He was a little bit of a farmer. He raised some chickens, and he...

Darrell Eudean McVey, Sr. passed away on January 3, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was born on August 21, 1949 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Jewell Douglas and Marjorie (Welch) McVey.   Darrell enjoyed hunting and fishing all of his life.  He resided in Westville, Oklahoma amongst his friends and neighbors. Darrell will be missed dearly and often.  We will miss his love, kindness and witty humor!   He was preceded in death by his parents: Jewell McVey, Bill and...