OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Cherry Lynn Sanders

Cherry Lynn Sanders

Dec 27, 2022

Cherry Lynn Carleton Sanders, 75, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on December 28, 2022, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Cherry was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Clay and Jewell Carleton and Betty (Terrill) and Charles Stewart on October 17, 1947. While raising her boys she graduated from Northeastern State University where she received her degree in early childhood...

Joe "Billy Joe" Stikeleather

Joe "Billy Joe" Stikeleather

Dec 24, 2022

Joe Stikeleather, “Billy Joe,” passed away on December 25, 2022.

Joe was born April 28, 1935, to parents Floyd and Mary Stikeleather in Star City, Arkansas, and raised in North Carolina. As most folks called him, “Billy Joe” worked at NAPA auto parts for 45 years. He loved karaoke, airplanes, bird watching, and telling stories. “Billy Joe”...

Aage Hansen Jr.

Aage Hansen Jr.

Dec 21, 2022

Aage Hansen Jr. “Sonny” passed away on December 22, 2022.

Aage was born on April 4, 1931, to parents Aage Sr. and Wilma Hansen in Chicago, Illinois.

Aage was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his son Nate and wife Bobbi Hansen; siblings Joyce Craig-Hansen and Jeanne Hansen Forrest; grandchildren Kalee...

Charles "Butch" Lee Cox

Charles "Butch" Lee Cox

Dec 21, 2022

Charles “Butch” Lee Cox, 78, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on December 22, 2022, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Butch was born in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma to Nicholas E Cox and Lillian (Dawson) Cox on April 20, 1944. Butch was a skilled rock layer throughout his life. Several local homes feature his amazing artwork with rock. Many a time, a walk...

Wyma Lynn Simonds

Wyma Lynn Simonds

Dec 20, 2022

Wyma Lynn Simonds, 79, passed away on December 21, 2022, in Sallisaw, OK.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services of Sallisaw, OK.

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Elizabeth Ann Burnsed

Elizabeth Ann Burnsed

Dec 16, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Burnsed was born September 13, 1937, in Eustace, TX. She was the daughter of Jim and Bertha (Athey) McDonald. She had two sons, four grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She passed this life on December 17, 2022.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Sallisaw, OK where she was a prayer warrior. She enjoyed...

Larry Lee Holmes

Larry Lee Holmes

Dec 14, 2022

Larry Lee Holmes, 75, of Muldrow, Oklahoma passed away on December 15, 2022 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Larry was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Maxine Treat Holmes and Olen Holmes.

Larry graduated from the CLEET academy early in life and remained heavily involved in law enforcement for over 20 years.  Larry was a detective for...

Sandra Jean Coday

Sandra Jean Coday

Dec 9, 2022

Sandra Jean Coday, 67, of Vian, passed away on December 10, 2022.

From the beginning, Sandra was a daddy’s girl. She was very much in love with her family. From her children down to her nieces and nephews, they were all very important to her. She was known as their secret keeper. She was also known to...

Jonathan Lindsey Wilson

Jonathan Lindsey Wilson

Dec 7, 2022

Jonathan Lindsey Wilson, 32, of Canton, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Jonathan Lindsey Wilson was a man of many talents, lots of love, and a joke for any occasion. He had an equally toothy, infectious, cheeky smile that would grab your heart and brighten the room. His grin, coupled with his sense of humor and...

Velda Carlotta Gaylor

Velda Carlotta Gaylor

Nov 29, 2022

Velda Carlotta Gaylor, 42, of Sallisaw, passed away on November 30, 2022.

Velda was born in Tulsa, OK, on March 29, 1980. She grew up in Sequoyah County, where she graduated co-salutatorian with honors from Roland high school in 1998. She attended West Ark college and majored in accounting. She delivered her first son Hunter in 2002...

Abraham Michael Drane

Abraham Michael Drane

Nov 27, 2022

Abraham Michael Drane, passed away at his residence on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022

Arrangements are pending.

Jerry Lealand Woody

Jerry Lealand Woody

Nov 27, 2022

Jerry Lealand Woody passed away on November 28, 2022, at his home in Sallisaw, OK.

Jerry worked at Baldor Electric for many years reaching the position of Superintendent. Later he did carpentry building houses and furniture. He enjoyed horses, motorcycles, music, playing guitar, and banjo. His best time was spent with his family and grandchildren.

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Catherine Towle

Catherine Towle

Nov 23, 2022

Catherine Towle, 86, of Vian, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Sallisaw

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Becky Lynn Phillips

Becky Lynn Phillips

Nov 19, 2022

Becky Lynn Phillips, 64 of Checotah passed away on November 20th, 2022.

Becky was born on April 9th, 1958, to Harold and Reba Castleberry. Becky graduated from Muskogee high school and married the love of her life, Bill, in 1976. Bill and Becky moved to Checotah in 1979, where they worked and cared for their family. Becky...

Shannon Rose Chuculate Fisher

Shannon Rose Chuculate Fisher

Nov 12, 2022

Shannon Rose Chuculate Fisher of Sallisaw, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.

Born on May 16, 1937, to Claude McKeel Chuculate and Madge Lee Fine Chuculate, Shannon attended all 12 years of school in Sallisaw and graduated in 1955. She then went on to attend Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas for the next...

Dianna Jo Schultz

Dianna Jo Schultz

Nov 8, 2022

Dianna Jo Schultz passed away on November 9, 2022. Dianna was born in Greeley, Colorado, and graduated from Webster High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She worked as a private investigator before becoming disabled and losing her fight against cancer. Dianna was preceded in death by her parents Elijah and Shirley Rodgers. Survivors include her children Jeremy James Newberry and...

John Homer Townsend, Iii

John Homer Townsend, Iii

Nov 5, 2022

John Homer Townsend, III, 70, of Muldrow, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born on Aug. 19, 1952 in OKC to Ike Homer and Willie(Jennings) Townsend.

Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services

Charley Monroe Campbell

Charley Monroe Campbell

Oct 28, 2022

Charley Monroe Campbell Sr. a believer in Yeshua, passed away at the age of 71, on October 29, 2022. He was born in Colorado to parents Jesse James and Geneva Irene Campbell.

Charley was a wonderful husband to his wife, Aleta. They were married for 50 beautiful years. They met when Charley was just 5 years old....

Daniel Walters "Rooster"

Daniel Walters "Rooster"

Oct 24, 2022

Daniel Lee Walters better known as “Rooster”, 67, of Muldrow, passed away Tuesday, October 25th, 2022. Rooster was born July 4th, 1955, to Kelly and Yolanda Walters. Rooster is survived by his wife Wanda Walters, two children Chad and Brad Walters of Muldrow, brothers Kenneth Walters of Tulsa OK Larry Walters of California and Mike Walters of Heber Springs...

Sherry Diane Simmons

Sherry Diane Simmons

Oct 22, 2022

Sherry Diane Simmons passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. She was born in Tulare, CA to Carl and Virginia Simmons. Sherry lived in Arizona most of her life. She moved to Sallisaw, OK to be close to family in 2021. She adored her 2 nieces Deborah Prince of Utah and Lori Frazier of Oregon. Sherry liked traveling and meeting...

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