Obituaries

May 13, 2021

Brenda Faye Thomas-Hensley, daughter of Ervil Kenneth and Juanita Thomas, was born on January 14, 1957 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas and passed from this life on May 13, 2021 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma at 64 years of age.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted Christian. Brenda attended Westville Public Schools and worked various careers throughout...

May 3, 2021

James Franklin Thompson was born June 26, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Albert Earl Thompson and Myrtle (Davidson) Thompson. He passed away on May 3, 2021 at 15:22 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 69.

He was a member of the VFW in Westville, Oklahoma and Vise-Mayor of Watts, Oklahoma. He was also a SP5...

May 1, 2021

J. B. “Dickie” Maloy born June 9, 1942 in Bunch, OK to Loyd Maloy and Gladys Chuculate Maloy and departed this life at the age of 78.

Dickie was known by many names, J. B., Dickie, Three-quarter, Shorty and Twin.

Dickie was a truck-driver all of his life and his last job was Stilwell Foods...

Apr 27, 2021

Billy Dean Hamblin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  Billy Dean was born on February 14, 1937 in Westville, OK and he was 84 years old.

Billy Dean was the most kind-hearted gentleman that loved his family dearly.  He worked for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for 28 years, cattle farmer, and volunteer fireman for...

Apr 16, 2021

Kimberly Jo Miller(Downing)

May 2, 1965 to April 16,2021

Kimberly Jo Downing-Miller was born on May 2, 1965 to Shirley Downing and Jo Phillips in Tahlequah, OK. She passed away Friday April 16,2021 at her home in Westville,OK.

Kimberly Jo, Punkie, Aunt Kimmie & Mom were all names she answered to,...

Apr 2, 2021

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...

Mar 21, 2021

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....

Mar 14, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Fillmore was born November 24, 1950 in Bakersfield, California.  He was 70 years and 4 months young.

Ken was a truck driver and loved to take road trips.  He loved going to the coast.  Ken loved life.  He never met a stranger and tried to see the good in everyone.

He was a...

Mar 13, 2021

Cami Leigh McJunkin, 46, resident of Watts, Oklahoma passed away March 13, 2021 at her home.

Born December 17, 1974 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, she was the daughter of CJ and Marsha Snyder. Cami married the love her life Stony McJunkin and worked for Walmart for over 20 years. She was an animal lover and would always...

Mar 5, 2021

Melissa A. Young was born on July 31, 1957 in Bloomington, Illinois and passed away on March 5, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 63 years, 7 months, and 5 days.

Melissa enjoyed cleaning house, working out in the yard, and doing arts and crafts.

She is survived by her husband: Bobby Young...

Feb 3, 2021

Suzanne “Suzie” Vinsant was born on September 25th 1961 to parents Alvin and Ferne Vinsant in Grass Valley CA. She grew up in Warner Oklahoma before moving to California, and then back to Oklahoma. She is survived by two daughters; Sarah Park and Isabella Turner, three grand children; John Park, Sierra Park, and Zahlilah Renee Turner.

Suzanne...

Jan 26, 2021

Jimmy Don Johnson, “Papa Jim” was born on December 7th, 1951 in Blackwell, OK to Blue Johnson and Ruth (Mooring) Johnson.  He departed this life on January 26, 2021 in Fayetteville, AR at the age of 69 years old.

Jim grew up in Blackwell, OK and played baseball for the Blackwell Maroons until he moved to Westville...

Jan 26, 2021

Rollie Dean Burrows was born on January 23, 1961 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Ruth Ann Burrows. Rollie passed away on January 26, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 60 years, and 3 days.

He grew up in Stilwell, Oklahoma where he graduated high school and went to work for a tire shop until he moved...

Jan 24, 2021

Vicy Kathern Fletcher, daughter of Andrew George Bouyear and Emma (Ahrens) Bouyear, was born on June 6, 1933 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and departed this life on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones in Watts, Oklahoma.

She attended Watts Public Schools and met her future husband, Cecil, in Watts.  They married...

Jan 22, 2021

Edward Steve Kingcade, age 78, of Westville, OK, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Tulsa, OK.  He was born on August 13, 1942 in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma to Arthur C. and Lula L. Parker Kingcade.

Steve grew up in Enid, OK and graduated from Enid High School in 1960.  After high school he worked as...

Jan 18, 2021

Louis R. (Randy) Payton

May 22, 1958- January 18, 2021

Preceded in death by his loving parents W.L. (Choc) Payton and Patricia L. (Pat) Payton

Survived by his wife Paulette Payton of the home. Westville, Ok

Son- Randy Payton of Gentry, Ar.

Daughters:

Nikki Hammer and husband...

Jan 18, 2021

Betty Delois Self, daughter of Chester and Lillian (Hern) Wood, was born on June 2, 1939 in Westville, Oklahoma and departed this life on Monday, January 18, 2021 in Bentonville, Arkansas at the age of 81 years.

She married Waymond Self on January 29, 1960.  Betty liked to cook and liked to go shopping.

Betty...

Jan 15, 2021

JESSIE MARIE (GIRDNER) CURTIS

4/15/1951-1/15/2021

OBITUARY

Jessie Marie Girdner Curtis was born on April 15, 1951 to Barney and Dora (Malloy) Girdner.  She departed this life at the age of 69 years, on January 15, 2021 at Stilwell Memorial Hospital after a difficult battle with the Covid-19 virus. Jessie was one...

Jan 9, 2021

Richard D. Shook was born on January 17, 1939 Yakima, Washington to George Shook and Hazel Pearl McLindsay and passed on away on January 9, 2021 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, 11 months, and 23 days.

Rocky raised 5 girls and helped raise his grandchildren. He enjoyed sitting outside enjoying the weather and...

Jan 7, 2021

On Thursday, January 7, 2021, Steven Lee Chambers, loving husband, father, brother and son passed away. Steve was born in Casa Grande Arizona December 7, 1960 to Donald Lee and Laura Gayle Chambers. Steve spent more than 30 years as a cabinet maker. On December 19, 1992 he married Reba Marlene Carey. They raised two daughters, Christina and Tamara....