Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Dec 11, 2023

Leuwanna Bell, 56, of Sallisaw, passed away on December 11, 2023 in Sallisaw. Leuwanna was born in Elmwood, Kansas, to James and Alta Bell (Stevens) on June 05, 1967. Leuwanna is survived by her loving daughter, Drewshell Bell; her brother, Lewis Bell; her nephews, James Bell and his wife Marti Bell; their children, Jaxton McGowen, Wyatt, and Maddilyn Bell; Cameron...

Nov 20, 2023

Alice Arlene Garris–Applewhite, 74, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away in Vian on November 20, 2023. Alice was born in Gore, Oklahoma, to Elmer and Bertha Elizabeth McConnell (Noel) on May 4, 1949. She attended Gore High School. For the better part of her life, she worked in the restaurant industry but held several jobs, but the most important to...

Nov 14, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jimmie Ghu-Lah Clemmons

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jimmie Ghu-lah Clemmons, a beloved member of the community. Born in Tahlequah, OK, on September 2, 1943, Jimmie was the cherished son of Cherokee Adare Fox Clemmons and William James Clemmons. He peacefully departed this world at the age...

Nov 12, 2023

Graveside services for Larry Stites, 56, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, are being held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery Pavilion under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services.

Larry was born in Sallisaw on May 26, 1967, to Edmund and Gwen Stites. He passed away on Sunday, November 12,...

Nov 11, 2023

Value. Ernie never wasted anything, from an old bent nail or barnwood to left overs. He saw value in everything and he brought value to every interaction and relationship. He got all the good out of this life before moving onto his eternal home. Ernest Raymond Booher, 95, of Bartlesville, Ok, died in the early morning hours of November...

Nov 5, 2023

Kenny Dwight Howell, 65, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 05, 2023, in Sallisaw. Kenny was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to James and Ruby Howell on August 10, 1958. He graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1976. If you were blessed to know Kenny, you were blessed to have one of the best friends you ever had. Kenny...

Oct 29, 2023

Annette Coleman, 69, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away on October 30, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Annette was born on August 08, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, to Ceonia Coleman and Carol (Burtran) Coleman. She loved to listen to music and was known to dance along to the rhythm whenever she could. She often spent time drawing and writing. ...

Oct 28, 2023

Our beloved hero, father, and Papa Gary F. Jackson passed away at home peacefully on his farm in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born in Bakersfield, California, on March 5, 1950, to Ima Dee and James Foster Jackson. He had four siblings: Berna Dee Burt of Sallisaw, Randall...

Oct 21, 2023

Evan Duane Rolston, 32, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Sallisaw. Evan was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on July 05, 1991, to Joyce Little and the late Wayne Rolston. He graduated from Central in 2010. He played all sports but loved basketball and football the most. Evan enjoyed the country life- hunting, fishing, anything to...

Oct 12, 2023

Larry Coombe, 69, passed away on October 13, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He fought a courageous battle against liver cancer. Larry was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Alva Coombe and Margaret Jarrel on January 07, 1954. Larry proudly served in the United States Navy and he retired from the Power Plant Industry. Larry is survived by his daughter Alicia...

Oct 9, 2023

Sharon Kaye Horn House

May 14, 1949 – October 10, 2023

At Sharon’s request, no formal service will be held.

Sharon passed this life on October 10, 2023, at the age of 74.

Burial will be at Fleetwood Cemetery under the direction of Forever Memories of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

She...

Oct 7, 2023

James “Jim” Edward Henson, 80, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away on October 08, 2023, in Newella, Oklahoma. Jim was born to Hosie Loftin Henson and Beatrice Metheny Smith on May 25, 1943, in Fern Creek, Kentucky. He was a proud Air Force veteran, joining when he was only 17. He served as a jet engine mechanic...

Sep 28, 2023

Etta Mae Stephens, 90, passed away on September 29th at 4 p.m. in Van Buren, Arkansas. Her final moments were spent surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law, who witnessed a glimpse of heaven as she left this earth.

Etta Mae was born on January 23, 1933, in Liberty, Oklahoma, and was the daughter of John Fletcher Bond...

Sep 25, 2023

Joyce Wiseheart, 73, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on September 26, 2023, in Sallisaw. Joyce was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Ernest Hutchcraft and Bertha Mae Cullipher Cuevas on July 21, 1950. She worked in retail. She married her husband, Don Taylor Wiseheart, on June 09, 1967.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Don;...

Sep 14, 2023

Harley Marvin McGee, 77, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on September 15, 2023 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Harley was born on May 4, 1946 to Paul Alvin McGee and Blanch Marie McGee (Tindell) in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was a millwright for many years. He married Patricia McGee on June 15, 1985.

Harley is survived by his wife,...

Sep 11, 2023

Aleta Rose Campbell, 71, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on September 12, 2023, peacefully at home with her children at her side. Aleta was born to Joseph Whittaker and Rosa Cassdenti on July 15, 1952.

She was dearly loved by all her family. She was known for her artistic abilities, so much so that her grade school...

Sep 10, 2023

Oma Fay Armer (Edwards), 85, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on September 11, 2023, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Oma was born in Pawpaw, Oklahoma, to James Mirl Edwards and Ruth Alice Edwards (Maloney) on June 18, 1938. She was of the Baptist faith. She and the love of her life, Doyle J Armer, were married on September 26, 1955. She...

Sep 5, 2023

Geraldine Bernice Lackey (Cowart), 82, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on September 6, 2023, in Roland, Oklahoma. Geraldine was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to Kenneth and Lillian Cowart (Fields) on June 03, 1941. She was a devoted homemaker.

Geraldine is survived by her children, Jeannie and Jimmy Mar, Timothy Lackey, Ron Lackey; her siblings Kenneth Butch Cowart,...

Aug 27, 2023

Today we celebrate the life of Conzella Sandra Jean Wright Briggs.  She was born April 1, 1942 to Amos Wright and MaJoy Cobbs Wright. She attended Douglass High School in Vian, Ok. She was married to Nathaniel Briggs, now deceased. Together they raised 10 children of the home,  Nathan, Lenda , Ruby, Eddie, Robert-deceased, David-deceased, Daniel, Willie, Chanesha and...

Aug 11, 2023

Billy Ray Isaacks, Sr, 85, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on August 12, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Billy was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Jim and Vera (Hughes) Isaacks on October 24, 1937. He worked as a machinist and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed reading his bible and leading his family towards Christ, who was the...