Adair County: Stilwell Democrat Journal
   Current Obituaries by  Wanda Elliott jwdre@intellex.com

October 2000

October 4, 2000

SPRINGWATER
Funeral services for Don L. SPRINGWATER were held 10 a.m. September 28, at the Hart Memorial Chapel with Bro. John GONZALES and Bro. Sam NAKEDHEAD officiating. Interment followed at the Ft. Gibson National Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell.  Don was born June 13, 1946 in Tahlequah to Arthur SPRINGWATER and Jennie Mae BUNCH SPRINGWATER. He departed this life September 25, 2000 in Claremore at the age of 54 years, 3 months and 12 days. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was a construction worker. In April of 1971, Don married Georgianna ROACH. To this union were born three daughters: Debbie, Marie and Zo Eunice SPRINGWATER. Georgianna preceded him in death on February 5, 1987. Don was a member of the Chuculate Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; one son, Johnny SPRINGWATER and one niece, Donna KAY.  
Don is survived by four daughters: Rachel, Debbie and Maria, of Oklahoma; and Zo Eunice of Mississippi; eight grandchildren; and four sisters, Peggy, Emma, Kelly and Maudie, all of Oklahoma.

HUGHES
Funeral services for Steven were held 2 p.m. September 29, at the Hart Memorial Chapel with Bro. Terry HILL and Kevin FLYNN officiating.  Interment followed at the Honey Hill Cemetery.  Steven was born June 17, 1974 in Stilwell. He departed this life September 24 at the age of 26 years, 3 months and 7 days. He was a mechanic.  
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack HUGHES; his grandmother, Inola STUFFLEBEAM; his great grandparents, Charley and Nora STUFFLEBEAM; and an aunt, Sondra Kay STRONG.  
He is survived by his mother and father: Kathy HUGHES and Bobby SANDERS; one sister, Kesha; two daughters, Mariah and Kay Lynn; two sons, Steven Duane and Steven Bobby, all of Oklahoma.

O'NEAL
Walter Jim O'NEAL, 78, of Arkansas City, Kansas, died October 1 at his home. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. October 4 at the First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. James Newman officiating.  Interment was in the Parker Cemetery.  
Walter was born November 22, 1921 in Stilwell to Jess J. and Ida V. CLINTON O'NEAL. He married Marcella Edith HOPKINS on March 14, 1942 in Stilwell where they made their first home.  They moved to Arkansas City in June of 1952 and he began work with the New Era Flour Mill. Walter retired in 1987 after 35 years of service.  He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Ark City Men's Bowling Association and bowled in several bowling leagues in the area for 38 years.  
Walter is survived by three daughters: Charlene and Patsy of Kansas, and Peggy of Texas; two sons, Walter of Texas and Bobby Joe of Oklahoma; four sisters, Ruby, Della Mae, Florene and Maxine, all of Oklahoma; ten grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marcella in 1986; one grandson, Randy Lee JORDAN; and three brothers.  A memorial has been established for Hospice, Inc.