OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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...

Autry "Jay" Pigeon

Autry "Jay" Pigeon

Jul 27, 2022

Autry “Jay” Pigeon, 79, of Marble City, OK, passed away on July 28, 2022.

He was born on April 17, 1943, in Tahlequah, OK, to Easter and Sam Pigeon.

Autry was a custodian at Marble City Public Schools for 30+ years.

Survivors include 4 daughters, Carolyn Pigeon, LaVonda Pigeon, Regina Wright, and Bertha...

Donald C. Jones

Donald C. Jones

Jul 18, 2022

Donald C. Jones, 75, of Roland, OK, passed away on July 19, 2022.

He was born June 12, 1947, to Emmett and Emma Jones in Muldrow, OK.

Donald was stationed in Fort Benning, GA, and later served in Vietnam as a combat medic in the Army. He loved his country, and he was a family...

Sharon Diane Davis

Sharon Diane Davis

Jul 11, 2022

Sharon Diane Davis, 46, of Vian, OK, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

Sharon was born December 4, 1975, in Enterprise, Alabama, and raised in New Brockton, Alabama. She had two children, Tyler Lee Bloodsworth and Tryston Rei Whitley. She married the love of her life, Mark Davis, on March 10, 2007, which brought Kayla Nicole...

Laurie Denise Lewis

Laurie Denise Lewis

Jul 11, 2022

Laurie Denise Lewis, 52, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

She was born on December 9, 1969, to Dennis J. Russell and Mary D. Russell, in Visalia, California.

Laurie had a variety of jobs, ranging from Palomar Hospital in Escondido, CA to O’Reilly Auto Parts in Sallisaw, OK, where she made...

Vernon Anderson Pratt Jr.

Vernon Anderson Pratt Jr.

Jul 10, 2022

Vernon Anderson Pratt Jr., 77, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Vernon was born February 9, 1945, to Vernon Pratt Sr. and Wanda (Plank) Pratt Asher in Muldrow, OK.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Pratt; daughters, Laura Pratt Harrell, Brittany and husband Heath Gregory, Tammy and husband Keith Tatham; son, Joe...

J.C Couch

J.C Couch

Jul 2, 2022

JC Couch, 91, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Glenpool, OK. He was born July 21, 1930, in Cookson, OK to Nanny Robertson in the Cookson community.

JC was a farmer and rancher all of his life. He also worked for the county and delivered propane. He was a deacon of Blackgum Harvest Time Church...

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