OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Marie Jeanne Horowitz

Marie Jeanne Horowitz

Mar 26, 2022

Marie Jeanne Horowitz passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

She was born on December 31, 1938, in Laon, France, to Gilbert (Cammus) Deloffe.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Horowitz; 1 daughter, Wilma; 1 son, Michael Horowitz; 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Marie is preceded in death by her mother, Gilberte Deloffe, and...

Tony Lee Langley

Tony Lee Langley

Mar 25, 2022

Tony Lee Langley, 32, of Vian, OK, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

He was born on June 23, 1989, to LaWanda Beckham and Ona Jefferson Langley, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Tony was a loving husband to Sarah and a devoted father to his four beautiful girls. He was a great friend to many-...

Doris Sue Risner

Doris Sue Risner

Mar 22, 2022

Doris Sue Risner, 84, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Doris was born on February 18, 1938, in Sallisaw, OK, to Joseph Elijah Cartwright and Bonnie Holt (Riggs). She graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1957. Her pride and joy was born in 1966. She was a loving mother and granny.

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Bernita Gaylene Hines

Bernita Gaylene Hines

Mar 16, 2022

Bernita Gaylene Hines, 60, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on March 17, 2022, in a Tahlequah hospital.

She was born on June 9, 1961, in Vian, OK, to John and Mildred Sanders.

Gaylene lived in Sallisaw with her husband, Larry Hines. She loved to spend time with her family, friends, and most of all her...

Kathleen Waterson

Kathleen Waterson

Mar 12, 2022

Kathleen Waterson, 69, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on March 13, 2022, at her home.

Kathleen was born on October 24, 1952, to Merle and Dorothy Parsley, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Survivors include her children, Rebecca Thomason, Ricky Bryant, and Kimberly Bryant Clardy; siblings, Betty Albertson, Kay Spann, and Trisha Chester; grandchildren, Dustin Thomason, Austin Thomason,...

Harrol D. Pearson Jr.

Harrol D. Pearson Jr.

Mar 6, 2022

Harrol D. Pearson Jr., 77, of Bunch, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

He was born on January 17, 1945, in Bessemer, Alabama, to Edith (Leman) Pearson and Harrol Doss Pearson.

Harrol was a mechanical engineer who constructed power plants all over the world. He was also a veteran of the United States...

Lola M. Mcelhaney Wright

Lola M. Mcelhaney Wright

Mar 5, 2022

Lola M. McElhaney Wright passed from this earth on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at her home in Vian, OK, surrounded by her loving family.

Lola was born on July 31, 1949, near Notchetown, Oklahoma, to George and Maggie McElhaney. Lola was the 10 th child of 16 children in the McElhaney family. Some of her earliest memories...

Burley Dean Middleton

Burley Dean Middleton

Feb 27, 2022

Avid hunter and longtime educator, Burley Middleton (73) had a love of life and was the epitome of a great outdoorsman. Burley passed away on February 27, 2022, peacefully at his home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Burley was born at home in Redland, Oklahoma, on September 8, 1948. He enjoyed a childhood of hunting, fishing, and playing with...

Mark Allen Baker Ii

Mark Allen Baker Ii

Feb 26, 2022

Mark Allen Baker II, 36, gained his heavenly wings on February 26, 2022, and is now playing dominoes with his Mema and Papa. During his too-short stay, he always made sure everyone knew that he was Memas favorite and in true Mark Allen fashion he raced off to be the first one to see her. ...

Bobby James Scott

Bobby James Scott

Feb 20, 2022

On February 20th, 2022, Bobby James Scott gained his heavenly wings and is now being rocked in the arms of his Nanny. Bobby was the most beautiful soul and he had a smile that would outshine the stars. During his brief stay on earth, Bobby brought an abundance of joy and happiness to all of the lives he touched...

Durral Wayne Newberry

Durral Wayne Newberry

Feb 16, 2022

Durral Wayne Newberry, 70, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on February 17, 2022.

Durral was born on May 16, 1951, in Lubbock, TX, to Dorothy Capehart and Henry Newberry.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Newberry; children, Amy Alden, Jeremy Newberry, Wesley Ross Jr., Raiden Ross-Newberry, Brenton Ross-Newberry, and Jaxon Ross-Newberry; grandchildren, Zachary Richardson and Alissa...

Patricia Gay Mcgehee

Patricia Gay Mcgehee

Feb 16, 2022

Patricia Gay McGehee, 63, of Braggs, Oklahoma, passed away on February 16, 2022.

Pat was born on January 29, 1959, in Richmond, California, to Vivian Lambeth and Wren Robert Smith Sr. She moved to Oklahoma in May of 1978, then married Thermon Richardson on May 6, 1980. Thermon preceded her in death on February 6, 2006. On...

Dean Hill

Dean Hill

Feb 15, 2022

Dean Hill, 85, of Muldrow, passed away on February 15, 2022. He was born on July 19, 1936, in Wetumka, Oklahoma to the late Noah T. and Ruby D Strayhorn Hill.

Dean Loved to calf rope in his early years. Wolf and coon hunting was his passion, he loved to garden and took pride in his flower...

Johnny Simonds

Johnny Simonds

Feb 13, 2022

Johnny Simonds, 79, of Vian, OK, passed away on February 13, 2022.

A memorial service for Charles will be held on March 4, 2022, at 11 AM at the Sallisaw City Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services

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Jesse Wayne Carter

Jesse Wayne Carter

Feb 13, 2022

Jesse Wayne Carter, 52, of Pocola OK, passed away on February 13, 2022. Jesse was born on June 8, 1969, to Jerry Carter and Linda Overbay Carter.  Jesse enjoyed playing cards and dominos, Fishing, swimming, and watching movies. He also really liked playing his guitar and listening to music.  His favorite thing was spending time with his family.

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Dow Frank Duke

Dow Frank Duke

Feb 13, 2022

Dow Frank Duke, 75, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer on February 13th, 2022.

Dow was born in Stigler, Oklahoma on October 4th, 1946.

He graduated as president of the class of 1965 from Stigler Highschool. He continued his education at Eastern State College until being drafted...

Cody Dean Bryant

Cody Dean Bryant

Feb 8, 2022

Cody Dean Bryant, 26, of Muldrow, OK, passed away on February 9, 2022.

Cody was born on May 16, 1995, in Tahlequah, OK, to Monty and Sharon Bryant.

Some of his hobbies included fishing, pitching horseshoes, cooking out, and being “Uncle Cody” to River, Clover, Kyelea, Katina, and Jerek. He played ball with the kids...

Eddie Don Brown

Eddie Don Brown

Feb 7, 2022

Eddie Don Brown Jr., 46, of Vian, passed away on February 7, 2022. Eddie was born on April 18, 1975, to Eddie and Gurlean Brown in Lawton Oklahoma. He was loved by many, and he loved everyone. Eddie never knew a stranger and would do his best to help anyone in need. Eddie loved working on small engines and...

Lynda Sue James

Lynda Sue James

Feb 5, 2022

Lynda Sue James, 73, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on February 5, 2022.

She was born on June 23, 1948 in Elkhart, KS, to Eula and Shuford Barker.

Lynda grew up in Sallisaw, OK. She was married to Dwight James for 58 years. She was loved by all of...

Joy Wanda (Hill) Gee

Joy Wanda (Hill) Gee

Feb 5, 2022

Joy Wanda (Hill) Gee, 84, of Eufaula, OK, passed away on February 5, 2022, in Fort Smith, AR.

She was born on January 30, 1938, in Antoine, AR to Erma (Lee) Hill and Johnny Richard Hill.

Joy was a housewife, mother, grandmother, and Mary Kay director. She was a member of the Red Hat Society...

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