Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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...

Jul 24, 2023

Roberta “Bert” Prescott, 73, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on July 25, 2023, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Bert was born in Jasper, Tennessee, to Raymond and Jessie Hix on August 14, 1949. She worked as an LPN for 20 years. She raised quail for over 10 years, often having over 5,000 at a time. She was known to have a...

Jul 19, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Chester Armer, 70, of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on July 20, 2023. Eddie was born in Blackgum, Oklahoma, to Chester and Essie Armer (Ray) on June 28, 1953. Eddie married his wife, Janet Armer, in 1983. He was a heavy equipment operator for U.S Lime Company – St Clair. He was the president of...

Jul 18, 2023

Judy Ann Bales, 75, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on July 19, 2023, in Vian, Oklahoma. Judy was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Claude Bales and Mildred Sager on February 02, 1948. Claude worked in housekeeping. She loved to babysit, cook, clean, and made the best pumpkin pies.

Judy is survived by her children, Elizabeth and Robert...

Jul 12, 2023

Faye Sells, “Lana Banana” 57, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, passed away on July 13, 2023, surrounded by her family, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lana was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to Gerald and Lavone Poindexter (Dillard) on January 20, 1966. She graduated from Sallisaw High School. Those who knew Lana knew a truly wild and free spirit with the biggest giving...

Jul 1, 2023

Gregory Franklin Wilson, 69, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on July 2, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Greg was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Joseph Franklin and Thelma Jean Wilson on June 17, 1954.

Greg graduated from Roland High School in 1972. He worked for Hunt’s Department Store. He also served the town of Roland as a...

Jun 26, 2023

Yvonne Jeanette Miller, also lovingly known by her nickname Bonbon, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 27, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Sacramento, California, to CB Miller and Patricia Ann Miller (Ridinger) on October 2, 1951.

Yvonne was the valedictorian of her high school...

Jun 10, 2023

Thomas James Brogan JR, 56, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Thomas was born on April 16, 1967, to Thomas James Brogan, SR, and Joan Carol Abbott (Mortensen) in Toledo, Ohio. He loved tinkering with vehicles, going to auctions, and watching his horses in the field. He thoroughly enjoyed his time as...

Jun 5, 2023

Dennis Riley Collins, 61, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on June 6 th, 2023. He was born July 2 nd, 1961, to Richard and Lucille (Gilbert) Collins in Coldwater, Kansas. After being raised in Minneola, Kansas, he joined the army to serve his country. Dennis was an adventurous soul traveling throughout his adult life and...

Jun 3, 2023

Visitation will be held in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel of Forever Memories Funeral Services on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The family will meet with visitors from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Dwight Mission Cemetery, with Pastor James...

Jun 1, 2023

James David Martin, 55, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on June 02, 2023. James was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to James William Martin and Audrey Arlene Followell on March 22, 1968. He was proudly involved in law enforcement for many years. When he was not serving his community, he enjoyed boating, fishing, and flying aircraft....

Jun 1, 2023

Rhonda Sue Anderson, 63, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away in Vian on June 02, 2023. Rhonda was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Wilburn Thomas Anderson and Frances Darlene Williams on February 17, 1960. Rhonda was a homemaker. She was known for her kind heart and her great love for animals.

Rhonda is survived by her father,...

May 30, 2023

Howard Clarence McCoy, 83, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on May 31, 2023, at his home in Sallisaw. Howard was born to Clarence Howard McCoy and Mildred Wilder in Longvale, California, on February 20, 1940. Howard was a proud United States Army, Vietnam 101 st Airborne Veteran. After his service in the military, Howard began truck driving and was...

May 25, 2023

Michael “Mike” J. Cochran, 65, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on May 26, 2023 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Mike was born to Sylvian and Mildred Cochran on November 15, 1957, in Merced, California. He received his associates degree and was a steel technician. Mike married the love of his life and best friend, Pam Cochran (Strother) on March 9, 1983....