Obituaries
August 17, 2023
Death Notices

Edna Gillenwater, 79, of Muskogee, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2023. Services were held at Serenity Chapel of Garrett Family Funeral Home Checotah on Friday, August 4, 2023. You may share online condolences with Edna’s family at www.garrettfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Phillip McIntosh, 74, of Eufaula, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd 2023. His wish was to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time. You may share online condolences with Phillip’s family at www.garrettfamilyfuneralhome. com.

James “Jim” Showalter, 69, of Eufaula, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023. His wish was to be cremated. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. You may share online condolences with Jim’s family at www.garrettfamilyfuneralhome. com.

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