OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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...

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...

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