Stilwell Democrat Journal June 1999

If a submitters name is not listed than the obits were submitted by Wanda Elliott jwdre@intellex.com

June 3, 1999

FLETCHER
Graveside services for Ronnie Dale FLETCHER were held June 1, 1999 at the Martin Cemetry in Siloam Springs, Ark., with Rev. Jim BEAVERS officiating. Services were under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville. Ronnie Dale FLETCHER was born September 6, 1944 in Kansas City, Mo., to John Henry FLETCHER and Mary Alberta GREEN FLETCHER. He departed this life May 27, 1999 in Tahlequah, Okla., at the age of 54 years, 8 months and 21 days.
He was married to Barbara EPPERSON on September 10, 1987 in Bentonville, Ark., and was an auto mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife and one brother, Kenneth Wayne FLETCHER.
Ronnie is survived by his father, John; his mother Mary both of Okla.; one daughter, Julie; one son, Ronnie II both of Oregon; three brothers, Clifford, Johnny and Roger of Okla.; and one sister Charlotte of Ark.

PACK
Funeral services for Bobby Gene PACK were held Thursday, May 20, 1999 at the Freewater Baptist Church with Bro. Don WALDROP officiating.
Interment followed at the Freewater Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell.
Bobby Gene PACK was born May 28, 1941 in Stilwell, Okla., to Ted and Nettie CHAPMAN PACK. He departed this life May 18, 1999 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., at the age of 57 years, 11 months and 27 days.
He was married to Freda NOISEWATER on November 20, 1956 in Stilwell where they made their home. To this union were born five children: Roger Dale, Billy Gene, Jimmy, Carol Ann and Tammie Lynn. On December 11, 1971, Bob was married to Sandy LEWIS. He worked for many years with the Stilwell City Street Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Billy Gay and Gary Don PACK and one infant son.
Bob is survived by six children: Roger Dale, Jimmy, Carol Ann, Tammie Lynn and Bobbie Jean, all of Okla., and Billy Gene of Ark.; 13 grandchildren; and by four sisters, Nadine, Barbara and Sue of Okla., and Linda of Ark.

PORTER
Nedra Corrine PORTER, 85, died Friday, May 28 at Memorial Hospital, Stilwell, Okla. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Berryville, Ark.
She was born September 29, 1913 in Kemmerer, Wyo., the daughter of Lewis Edwin HALBERT and Nellie Jane AHRBERG HALBERT. She was a graduate of the University of Utah and received her masters degree from the University of Arkansas. An educator, she tuaght in public schools in Arkansas, Colorado and Florida.
She was married in 1937 to Myron Hall PORTER, who preceded her in death in 1971.
Survivors include a daughter, Penny of Okla., a son, Halbert of New York; three grandchildren, Michael of Wash., Michelle of Okla., and Alex of New York; and two great grandchildren, Matthew and Daniel of Okla.

June 24, 1999

KEYS
Funeral services for Malinda Gertrude GROUNDHOG KEYS, 88, of Stilwell, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Reed-Culver Chapel, under the direction of Rev. Jess FRENCH and Rev. Dale WILSON. Burial will follow in the Ross Cemetery under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Tahlequah.
Pallbearers will be Tracy GLORY, Sam BARDELL, Tommy BRANNON, Andy SELLERS, John R. SELLERS and Dickie SELLERS. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill NEWTON, Bill WALLS, Tom SPEARS, Junior HENDRIX, W.I. CRAIG and L.A. CRAIG.
Mrs. KEYS was born June 14, 1911 at Stilwell, the daughter of Joe L. and Nancy GRITTS GROUNDHOG, and she passed from this life on June 20, 1999 at Tulsa.
She attended Stilwell Schools and Sequoyah Training School. She married Alfred "Cunnie" KEYS in Welling. Mrs. KEYS was very active at the V.F.W. Auxiliary #3707, the American Legion Auxiliary #135 and the Hastings Hospital Auxiliary. She was a former Sunday School teacher at Eldon Baptist church and a long-time member there.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on December 23, 1956, one son and his wife, Jimmy R. "Rusty" and Pat KEYS; one brother, George GROUNDHOG; one sister, Mary SELLERS; and one grandson, Darrell KEYS.
She is survived by four daughters, Naomi, Fannie, Julia and Charlene, all of Okla.; two sons, C.B. of Colorado and Jack of Arizona; one brother, Dennis of Texas; seven grandchildren, Nancy of Md., Dennis, James and Cindy of of Okla., Louis of Penn., Kelly of Arizona, Jackie of Ill., and John; and three great grandchildren, Lindsey Tyler and Jodi.

TURMAN
Elmer Edward TURMAN, son of Oscar Carol TURMAN and Beulah THURBER TURMAN was born March 4, 1907, in Watts, and departed this life to be with our Lord, Friday, June 18, 1999 at Stilwell Nursing Home in Stilwell at the age of 92 years, 3 months and 13 days.
Elmer was married to Cora PETREE on September 12, 1936 and to this union were born three children; John Carol, Earl Dean and Jerry Lee.
Elmer was employed with Kansas City Southern Railroad until retiring to become a farmer and rancher. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a member of the Rocky Mountain Bible Church. He is a World War 11 veteran of Okinawa Pacific.
He is preceded in death by both parents, two sons, John Carol and Earl Dean TURMAN; three brothers, Granvell, Martin and Walter TURMAN and one infant sister, Jessie TURMAN.
He is survived by his wife Cora of the home; one Jerry Lee; one sister, Nellie; three grandsons, Thad, Tannen and Ty; two great grandchildren, Mason and Tallee, all of Okla.
Graveside funeral services were held Monday, June 21 at the Stilwell City Cemetery with Bro. Michael FINK officiating, under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

CAIN
Graveside services for Robert "Bob" CAIN, Sr. were held Saturday, June 19, 1999 at the Cain Family Cemetery with Bro. Olas PUCKETT officiating. Services were under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell.
Robert CAIN, Sr. was born March, 30, 1933 in Welling to Floyd and Cosy CALICO CAIN. He departed this life June 16, 1999 in Stilwell at the age of 66 years, 2 months and 17 days.
He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and served a total of four years in the Navy. He was a farmer and a former Adair County Commissioner for District 1. On March 2, 1957, Bob was married to Dot LITTLEJOHN in Tahlequah. He accepted the Lord as his Savior and was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Snooks and Clayton CAIN and one brother, Carl CAIN.
Bob is survived by his wife, Dot; three sons, Bob Jr., Jerry Dean and T.J. of Okla.; six brothers, Flo, Andrew, Bill and Frank, all of Okla., Clyde and Gary of Texas; two sisters, Wilma of Okla., and Sue of Texas; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

SOURJOHN
Funeral services for Stanley SOURJOHN were held Monday, June 21, 1999 at the Hart Memorial Chapel with Rev. D.J. MCCARTER officiating. Interment followed in the Ft. Gibson National Cemetery.
Stanley SOURJOHN was born March 18, 1918 in Webbers Falls, to Levi and Fannie BANTY SOURJOHN. He departed this life June 16, 1999 in Stilwell at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 29 days.
He served in the United States Army during World War 11 and was a construction worker for the Cherokee Nation Community Development. Stanley was married to Martha Mae CHULIO on March 26, 1946 in Sebastian County, Ark. She preceded him in death on August 25, 1992. He was also a retired minister and a member of the Elm Tree Baptist Church in Tahlequah and the Cherokee Baptist Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha SOURJOHN; four brothers and three sisters.
Stanley is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline; one grandson, Jordan; and one granddaughter, Jade, all of Okla.

TURNER
Graveside services for Charlie Amos TURNER were held Monday, June 21, 1999 at the Westville City Cemetery with Chaplin Donald NIBLETT officiating. Services are under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville.
Charlie Amos TURNER was born July 2, 1928 in Commerce, Okla, to Ted and Mildred HOLLAND TURNER. He departed this life June 16, 1999 in Westville, Okla., at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 14 days.
He was a miner for Joplin Stone and attended the Chance Freewill Baptist Church. On February 6, 1959 Charlie was married to Geraldine BOOTH.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ted TURNER, one daughter, Sharon CARRINGER and one brother, Otis James TURNER.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Geraldine; his mother, Mildred; his children Jerry Dean of Okla., Glenda and Bobby of Mo., and Diane of Kan.; three brothers, Everett and Raymond of Okla., and Duane of Ark.; one granddaughter, Katherine; one grandson, Jerry; and one great grandchild, Jessie.

COPELAND
Vesta Jane COPELAND, daughter of Johnnie Jacob MILLS and Martha Ellen TYLER MILLS was born November 20, 1910 in Searcy County, Ark., and departed this life to be with our Lord, Monday, June 14, 1999 at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital in Siloam Springs, Ark., at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 24 days.
She was preceded in death by both parents, one daughter, Maude BAUGHMAN; and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by; seven sons, Elvin, Johnnie, James and Willard all of Ark., William of Kan., Alton of Mo, and Jesse of Fla.; four daughters, Juanita of Ill., Wilma of Ark., Dorothy of Okla., and Hazel of Calif.
Arrangements were made by Roberts Funeral Home of Westville.