Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Charles "Chuck" Dooty
Feb 3, 2022
Mr. Charles Eric Dooty, 68, passed away on February 3, 2022, at his home in Poteau, OK.
Full obituary to be posted later.
Mary Margret Modlin
Jan 29, 2022
Mary Margret Modlin, 86, entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2022.
Mary was born on August 21, 1935, to Irene Farley and Elbert Johnson.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Modlin; son, Tommy Baze and wife Gina; daughter, Tammy Baze; granddaughter, Tonya Kelly; adopted family, Brian and Chelsea Darland...
"Holly" Gaylene Cook
Jan 13, 2022
Gaylene Marie Cook, 54, passed from this life on January 13, 2022, in Oklahoma City, OK.
Gaylene was born September 17, 1967, in Sand Springs, OK to George and Geneva Cook. She grew up in Vian, OK. Gaylene, who would later also be known as Holly, graduated from Vian High School in 1985. In 2004 she married...
Kenneth Wayne Raney
Jan 10, 2022
Kenneth Wayne Raney, 55, passed away on January 10, 2022. He was born on December 1, 1966, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Kenneth was married to Betty Taylor Raney, the mother of his 4 daughters, for 16 years. They were together for a total of 34 years. He served in the military for almost 14 years and was also...
Manuel David Thomas
Jan 7, 2022
Manuel David Thomas, born on August 18, 1949, passed away on January 7, 2022, at the age of 72 at Baptist Health hospital in Fort Smith, Ar. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman Ray and Nannie Lea Tatumn-Thomas; nine siblings- Ruth, Jimmie, Sharon, Kathy, Wayne, Norma, Hazel, Marie, Janie, and one grandkid, Bailey Marrissa Thomas. Survivors...
Roberta Ann (Prelesnick) Thomason
Jan 7, 2022
Roberta Ann (Prelesnick) Thomason, 77, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on Friday, January 7 , 2022, in Ft. Smith, AR.
She was born on September 6, 1944, in Hondo, TX., to Robert L. Prelesnick Sr. and Oma W. (Gibson) Bounds.
Roberta was of the Catholic faith. She was the oldest of three children. Her creative...
Sheila Ann Coatney
Jan 5, 2022
Sheila Ann Coatney, 51, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on January 5, 2022.
Sheila was born on February 2, 1970, to Aubrey Fred Coatney and Shirley (Martin) Coatney in Sallisaw, OK.
Survivors include children, Ashley Farhman and husband Marshal, Trent Sanders, Abbi Covey; siblings, Larry and Tywanna Coatney, Charles Coatney, Roger and Janet Coatney; grandchildren,...
Olen Earl Hodges
Jan 5, 2022
Olen Earl Hodges passed away on January 5, 2022, at his home in Sallisaw, OK.
Olen loved working with horses, working on farms, fishing, and hunting.
Survivors include his siblings, Orville Dwight Hodges, Hall David Hodges, Donnie Lee Hodges, (Tommy) Thomas Monroe Hodges and wife Bettie Hodges, Laura Rebecca Hodges (Becky), Janie Marie Massengale (Hodges),...
Donald Edmond Mcdaniel
Jan 2, 2022
Donald Edmond McDaniel, 76, of Sallisaw, OK, left this life for a better one on Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Donald was born in Long Beach, CA, on February 3, 1945, to Andrew Jackson McDaniel and Lucille Williams (Franks). He was a veteran of the Navy and lived in Sallisaw for more than 20 years.
Survivors...
Thomas Wayne Choate
Jan 2, 2022
Thomas Wayne Choate, 71, of Vian, OK, passed away on January 2, 2022, in Muskogee, OK.
Tom was born on August 14, 1950, in Marble City, OK, to James Leon Choate and Loriene Kennedy. On June 5, 1970, he married Donna Stephens, the mother of his children. Tom was a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States...
Mark Steven Graham
Jan 1, 2022
Mark Steven Graham, 53, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away on January 1, 2022, in Sallisaw.
Mark was born on May 14, 1968 to Phillip Hobbs Graham and Jo Ann Kimbler in Woodland, CA.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Graham of the home; mother and “pops”, Jo Ann Graham and Cleon Harrell of Sallisaw, OK; Father...
Bonnie Taylor
Dec 14, 2021
Bonnie Taylor, 90, of Sallisaw, OK, gained her wings on December 14, 2021, in Roland, OK She was born on June 26th, 1931 to Ralph and Pearl Beam in Gans, OK.
Bonnie married Charles Wayne Taylor on March 20, 1948. She was a homemaker and nurse’s aide. She was of the Christian faith. She was loved and...
Bonnie Jo Ernst
Dec 3, 2021
Bonnie Jo Ernst, 71, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at her home in Vian, OK.
She was born on June 28, 1950, in Peculiar, MO, to Norman and Zelma Schmitter.
Bonnie loved life. She was a wonderful mother, wife, and grandmother. She spent many years with her husband, Carl Allen Duffy. Bonnie spent...
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