OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Randy Gantt

Randy Gantt

Oct 16, 2022

Randy Edward Gantt, of Roland, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. He was born to Delbert and Margaret Gantt on August 24, 1967.

Randy was preceded in death by his father and one brother. Randy is survived by his wife Teresa Gantt, his mother, seven children, two sisters, one brother, and ten grandchildren.

Randy...

Sharon Louise Price

Sharon Louise Price

Oct 16, 2022

Sharon Louise Price,70, of Vian, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at her home. Sharon would always say she was 29. She was born on May 29, 1952, in San Bernardino, CA to Lyle Mason and Helen Francis (Gardner) Price.

Sharon is survived by; 1 sister-Linda Lemos of San Bernardino, CA, 3 brothers; Bruce Stephens of Arkansas,...

Mary Sue Matthews

Mary Sue Matthews

Oct 5, 2022

Mary Sue Matthews passed away on October 6, 2022, at 80. Mary was born in Roland Oklahoma to parents Paul and Rosie Eubanks.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles Kenneth Matthews; Brothers Bud and; sisters Barb, Ruth, Shirley, Matt and Lola.

Mary is survived by her children Mike Wilson of Little...

Raymond Ray Heathcock

Raymond Ray Heathcock

Sep 30, 2022

Raymond Ray Heathcock, 80, of Muldrow, OK, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

He was born on January 6, 1942, to Bessie (England) Heathcock and Thomas Heathcock, in Gans, OK.

Raymond married his wife, Reba Chambers, in 1966 in Sallisaw, OK. He worked at Willard Mirrors in Fort Smith, AR, for 24 years and...

Linda Faye Allen

Linda Faye Allen

Sep 28, 2022

Linda Faye Allen, 64, of Muldrow, OK, passed away on Thursday, September 29 th , 2022, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

She was born on February 4 th , 1958, in Rosewell, New Mexico, to Donald F. Carter and Wanda Morris.

Linda married her husband Rodney Allen on December 16 th , 1978. She loved animals,...

Lois Jeannette Fine Tounzen

Lois Jeannette Fine Tounzen

Sep 28, 2022

Lois Jeannette Fine Tounzen, age 76, was born in Antioch CA. on February 2, 1946, to Charles and Maggie Fine.

Jeannette went to heaven on September 29, 2022. She was a Sallisaw Black Diamond and was of Baptist faith. Mom loved to cook. She was the owner of Cake-N-Stuff, the home of brown beans, fried potatoes, and...

Larry Dale Morgan

Larry Dale Morgan

Sep 23, 2022

Larry Dale Morgan, 74, of Roland, OK, passed away on September 24, 2022, in Houston TX.

He was born on September 28, 1948, in Sallisaw, OK, to Roland Morgan and Nathalie Smith Morgan.

Larry was the owner of W.W. Grocery in the Long community for 37 years. He cared for his customers, employees, and friends...

Gary Thomas Carter

Gary Thomas Carter

Sep 17, 2022

Gary Thomas Carter, 76, of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away on September 18, 2022, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Gary was born July 16, 1946, in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Gary was the 5 th child of nine, born to Cleo and Opal (Boswell) Carter. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and worked...

Lorine Virginia Byrd

Lorine Virginia Byrd

Sep 16, 2022

Lorine Virginia Gordon-Byrd passed away at the age of ninety-six, on September 17, 2022, at her home in Sallisaw Oklahoma. She was born on February 22, 1926, to Hilda Mae and James Gordon. Lorine or as most folks knew her “Nanny” was a delightful, funny, loving lady, who loved on every person she met. She was full of spunk;...

Emberley Ann Madison

Emberley Ann Madison

Sep 15, 2022

Emberley Ann Madison passed away on September 16, 2022.

She was born at 5:20 A.M. on August 24, 2022, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Kaley Madison (Hoover) and Kody Madison.

Emberley was perfect and precious in every way. She would melt your heart with her big smile. Although she was taken way too soon, her...

Rosa Lee (Medearis) Brinlee

Rosa Lee (Medearis) Brinlee

Sep 9, 2022

Rosa Lee (Medearis) Brinlee, 62, passed away on September 10, 2022.

She was born on February 21, 1960, in El Paso, Texas, to Frances (Stokes) Medearis and Travis Medearis.

Rosa attended Greater New Bethel Baptist Church and was of the Christian faith. She was a loving daughter and sister.

Survivors include her mother,...

Eva Lavonne Mcever Neel

Eva Lavonne Mcever Neel

Sep 8, 2022

Eva Lavonne Neel, 49, of Vian, OK, passed away on September 9, 2022.

She was born on July 21, 1973, in Tahlequah, OK, to Beaty Yevonne McEver (Davis) and Clayton Ray McEver.

Eva graduated from Vian High School, then attended Carl Albert State College and Conners, going on to become a Pediatric Nurse. She loved...

Jackie Junior Cheater

Jackie Junior Cheater

Sep 8, 2022

Jackie Junior Cheater, 63, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022.

He was born on May 21, 1959, in Tahlequah, OK, to Jack and Katie Cheater.

Jackie was an excellent person. He always did whatever he could for anyone. He loved to fish, cruise around, and spend time with his brothers, sisters,...

Mark Patrick Woods

Mark Patrick Woods

Sep 8, 2022

Mark Patrick Woods, 55, of Muldrow, OK, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022.

He was born on January 29, 1967, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Betty Woods (Davis) and D.F. Woods.

Mark was a proud dad and gramps. He grew up on a dairy farm in Ellis County, OK, where he attended Arnett Schools....

Ruth Ann (Carlile) Griffith

Ruth Ann (Carlile) Griffith

Aug 30, 2022

Ruth Ann (Carlile) Griffith, 71, of Vian, OK, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 16, 1950, in Waldron AR to Reverend John Calvin Carlile and Ethel Eversole Carlile.

Ruth was employed at Vian Public School for 23 years, making an impact on...

James Michael Fine

James Michael Fine

Aug 21, 2022

James Michael Fine, 76, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on August 22, 2022.

He was born on May 16, 1946, to Loretta Fine (Tabor) and Joel Fine, at his paternal grandparents’ home in Akins, OK, which was on land that was deeded by the Cherokee Land Allotment.

Mike lived in many different places in the...

Viola Mae Sutton

Viola Mae Sutton

Aug 20, 2022

Viola Mae Sutton, 75, of Muldrow, OK, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

She was born on September 19, 1946, in Sallisaw, OK, to Annie Moore (Roberts) and Gregory Moore.

Viola was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, listening to music, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.

She is...

Jordan Simonds

Jordan Simonds

Aug 20, 2022

On Sunday, August 21, 2022, Jordan Simonds, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 33.

Jordan was born on November 14, 1988, to Darrell and Joy (Stephens) Simonds. He graduated from Sallisaw High School in May of 2007.

Jordan was a kind, sweet soul who loved the outdoors but loved OU football...

Belinda Faye Harris

Belinda Faye Harris

Aug 11, 2022

Belinda Faye Harris, 73, of Muldrow, OK, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022.

A memorial service for Brenda will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services

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Billy Wayne Speer

Billy Wayne Speer

Jul 29, 2022

Billy Wayne Speer, 64, of Vian, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his residence.

Born of January 9, 1958, in Sallisaw to Monte and Helen (Nicholas) Speer. Lifelong area resident where he was a welder/pipefitter working in various parts of the country.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He...

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