Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Mar 17, 2023

Arthur David Wells, 68, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on March 18, 2023.

Arthur was born to Harmon and Hilda Wells in San Angelo, Texas, on February 07, 1955.

Arthur is preceded in death by his parents, James Harp, and Anita Wells.

Arthur is survived by his children, Carish McGarity,...

Mar 17, 2023

James “Jimmy” Virl White, 66, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on March 18, 2023.

James was born to Virl White and Olene Fredrick (Morris) on December 23, 1956, at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

James enjoyed fishing, but when the fish weren’t...

Mar 14, 2023

Jerry “Rusty” Wayne Mathis, 66, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on March 15, 2023.

Jerry was born to Walter William Mathis and Ellen Nicie Mathis (Smith) in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on May 11, 1956.

Jerry married the love of his life, Karen Elaine Thomason, on August 07, 1976. They recently celebrated 46...

Mar 10, 2023

Arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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Mar 4, 2023

Cheryl Schafer, 67, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on March 04, 2023, in Muldrow, Oklahoma.

Cheryl was born to Travis Teeter and Wanda Pospech (Stark) on September 09, 1955, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Cheryl was loved by many and had a heart of gold. Although her loved ones will deeply miss her, they find comfort...

Feb 27, 2023

Luke McKinley Walden, 34, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on February 27, 2023.

Luke was born to Joel Walden and Annette Eubanks on March 30, 1988 in Fort Smith Arkansas.

He is survived by his parents Joel and Charlotte Walden and Annette Eubanks, and two sisters Leslie Walden Hensley and Jessica Walden Taylor.

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Feb 27, 2023

David Roastingear was born on April 2, 1971, to Corena and Harold Roastingear in Tahlequah, OK. He graduated from Sequoyah high school. David was a Jack of all trades. After leaving high school, he had two daughters, Amber and Cory, along with many grandchildren and great-grandkids. David would always ask, “what’s cooking?” or “where’s the fry bread and beans?”...

Feb 23, 2023

Jimmy Neil Morris of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at the age of 63 in his home on Thursday , February 23, 2023, after a long battle with diabetes.

He was born on May 14, 1959, in Wellington, Texas, to J.C. Morris Sr and Esther Lavonia (Waye) Morris. He grew up in various towns in and out...

Feb 13, 2023

Jerry Dean Graham, 67, of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, passed away on February 13, 2023, in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma.

Jerry was born to Garrett Charlie (Jelly) and Hazel Beatrice (Slimp) Graham on February 1, 1956, in Pampa, Texas. He worked as a mechanic and enjoyed tinkering with automobiles.

Jerry is...

Feb 11, 2023

Jimmie Walker, 80, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 11, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Jimmie was born to Jess and Ruby Walker on June 19, 1942, in Checotah, Oklahoma. He served in the Navy for 22 years.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

Jimmie is preceded in death by...

Feb 8, 2023

Beverly Ann Phillips, 55, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 8, 2023, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Beverly was born to Gordon and Janett Rees on March 8, 1967, in Miami, Florida. She was raised in Buffalo, New York.

She graduated from Canisius College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She was a counselor for many...

Feb 4, 2023

Monzell Coppin III, “Pee Wee,” passed on February 4, 2023.

Monzell was born November 19, 1977, in Muskogee, OK., to parents Monzell Jr. and Gayle Coppin.

Monzell was raised and graduated high school in Webbers Falls, OK. He loved to hunt and fish with his brother Shalin and his grandkids.

Monzell married the...

Jan 26, 2023

John T. Posey, Jr. (August 2, 1939 – January 26, 2023) passed away peacefully at home from heart failure complications. John owned and created the beautiful Meadow Park RV Park at Lake Tenkiller, Oklahoma. John loved his days and his life at Meadow Park. He is best known for his quick-witted humor, sense of adventure (traveling and motorcycling around...

Jan 24, 2023

Rosa “Linda” Davis was born March 1, 1956, in Tulsa, OK, and unexpectedly departed from this life on January 25, 2023, in Fort Smith, AR, at the age of 66.  Linda was the daughter of Eldon and Maria Harper of Tulsa, OK.  After Linda graduated from Catoosa High School, she went on to study Elementary Education at Northeastern State...

Jan 19, 2023

David Lee Mobley, 75, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away in a traffic accident on January 20, 2023, in Muldrow, OK. David was born in Upland, California, to Charles Mobley and Emily Baruti on February 17, 1947. He graduated from culinary arts as an executive chef and spent the next 40 years pursuing his passion. He was a disabled veteran...

Jan 10, 2023

Joseph Donald Taylor, 37, of Muldrow, Oklahoma passed away on January 11, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Joseph was born to Edward Lee Taylor and Shelly Dawn Bennett on March 5, 1985, in Lindsay, California. He graduated from high school and completed his Oklahoma Miner Training. He continued to work in this industry...

Jan 6, 2023

Rita Audine Fowler, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas on January 7, 2023 from complications with the flu. She was 69 years old.

Rita is survived and missed by her loving husband of 51 years, Joseph Fowler; her two children Jay Fowler (Melanie) and Daren Fowler (Erica); and her grandchildren Eaden Fowler, Bryce Dixon,...

Jan 3, 2023

Joe Bryan Ashley, 63, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on January 04, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Joe was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Joe Bailey Ashley and Gracie Irene Ashley (Hickle) on April 30, 1959. He called Tulsa home for many years of his life. He was very skilled and gifted in all his work. When doing...

Jan 1, 2023

Marcia Claudette Howell of Sallisaw, OK, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.

Marcia was born in 1954 in Sallisaw, OK to parents Ruby and James Howell.  She was a horse trainer by trade, and she and Doug Page shared their lives for 27 years traveling the U.S. training and racing horses. Marcia’s kindness and generosity were shown...

Dec 31, 2022

Mary “Susie” Evelyn England, 69, of Sallisaw, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Susie was born May 6, 1953, at Fort Sill Army base in Lawton, Oklahoma, to parents Richard Harris and Carlene Puffer. Susie moved to Sallisaw with her grandparents until her momma moved here in 1966. She loved her family and grandchildren very much, but her...