Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Oct 7, 2021

Doyle Jackson Latta, 76, of Bunch, OK went to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, October 08, 2021.

He was born August 20, 1945 in Bunch, OK to James Andrew and Leonell (Davidson) Latta.

Doyle graduated from Cave Springs High School and went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Patsy Ruckman....

Oct 6, 2021

Shala Comer, 60, of Gans, passed from this life on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. Born in Olton, TX on January 3, 1961, to Mother Erma Glynn Hacker Vasquez Father Joe Dee Hicks she married Charles Henry Comer in Dimmitt, TX on December 31, 1975. Charles preceded her in death on 9/22/2021. It is not possible to summarize in a...

Sep 30, 2021

Jimmy Burl Carson, 80, of Sallisaw, passed away on Oct 1, 2021 in Northeastern Health Systems Sequoyah, Sallisaw. Jimmy was born on Mar 22, 1941, in Oklahoma City to Bonnie Burl and Jimmie Irene (Samples) Carson. Some of his favorite things to do was to follow and watch OU football, the Dallas Cowboys, his TV shows, the Price is...

Sep 24, 2021

CATHERN DARLENE TAYLOR, 75, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was born at home on October 6, 1945, in the community of Prices Chapel, just north of Sallisaw to Felix George Jack Taylor and Virginia Cathern “Babe” (Rogers) Taylor. Her maternal Aunt, Della Rogers Mayfield assisted in her delivery. Darlene passed this life on September 25, 2021, at the age or 75...

Sep 21, 2021

Charles Henry “Pawdaddy” Comer, 68, was born on Oct. 31, 1952, in Ralls, TX to Joseph Henry and Frances Alvena (Marsh) Comer. He passed from this life at his home on Sept 22, 2021, in Gans, OK surrounded by his family. He was married to his wife, Shala Denise Garrity Hicks on Dec 31, 1975, in Dimmit, TX.

Sep 19, 2021

Johnny Roastingear- an activist, warrior, husband, father, brother, uncle and cousin- left this trail of life to begin his new spiritual journey on September 20, 2021 in Crownpoint, NM.

Johnny was born August 22, 1959 to Harold Roastingear and Corena Glass in Tahlequah, OK.

Johnny was the second oldest of 7 children. Out of his...

Sep 19, 2021

Stanley Eugene Floyd, 64, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday evening, September 20, 2021, at the Higher Call Nursing Center in Quapaw, Oklahoma, surrounded by family after an long illness. Stanley was born April 28, 1957 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Johnny and Virginia (Lowrimore) Floyd. He graduated from Commerce High School with the class of 1976. After high...

Sep 18, 2021

Samuel Ray Woody, 86,of Sallisaw passed away early Sunday morning in a Ft. Smith Hospital. He was born on Mar. 19, 1935 in Hanson to Truman and Alpha Belle (Cullum) Woody. Ray spent his life as a logger and enjoyed spending his spare time with family and friends.

He is survived by his son, Charley Woody of...

Sep 9, 2021

William Henry Ross Jr., 85, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Vian, OK. He was born to Bill Ross and Eunice (Elberson) Ross on June 5, 1936 in Sallisaw, OK. William served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a laborer and retired from Baldor Electric Manufacturing, working there for 28 years. He loved to sing,...

Sep 1, 2021

William “Bill” Henry Self, 91,of Tulsa was born on August 5, 1930. He joined His Heavenly Father on September 2, 2021. Growing up in rural Oklahoma, Bill was born at home at Bald Knob in Okmulgee County to Leafae Groff Self and James Floyd Self. Born the son of a horseman, Bill learned young to be entrepreneurial. And he...

Aug 31, 2021

Steven Craig Baldwin, 65, of Sallisaw, passed away at his home on Wed., Sept. 1, 2021. Steven was born in the US Navy Hospital, Vallejo, CA to Robert and Charlotte Baldwin on Dec. 29, 1955. He was married to Janet Kay Darling on Sept. 20, 1975 and has worked as a paint contractor in Sallisaw for 25 years. He...

Aug 30, 2021

Michael Wayne Boyd of Gans, OK passed away on August 31, 2021 at the age of 33. Michael was born on March 5, 1988 in Fort Smith, AR to Mike Boyd and Tammy West. He worked as a phlebotomist in San Antonio, TX for many years. He had a passion for helping others and traveling all parts of the...

Aug 29, 2021

Jeffrey David White, 55, of Vian, passed away on Aug 30, 2021, at his home. He was born Nov. 13, 1965, to J.W. and Oma Faye White in Anaheim, CA. He worked for many years as a maintenance serviceman.

He is survived by his wife, Molly Ann of the home; children, Melinda, David M., Amanda, Bruce, Hannah,...

Aug 28, 2021

Victoria “Vickie” Pinson, 79, of Sallisaw passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother but she is at peace and is now with our heavenly father and singing with the angels.

Vickie was born Sept 2, 1941 to Lester and GeorgiaAnna Montgomery, raised...

Aug 26, 2021

Thelma Mae Robertson-Pratt, 74, of Muldrow passed away Friday August 27, 2021. She was born November 27, 1947, in Marble City to Edgar and Juanita Robertson. Thelma had a knack for refurbishing old furniture. She loved junking, antiquing and owned a thrift store for many years. She enjoyed being outside working her cattle or building fence. Thelma was a...

Aug 22, 2021

Debra Walker, 55, a resident of Muldrow passed away this past Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 . She was born on Sept 26, 1965, in Poteau, OK to Tom and Oma Crandell. She loved softball, crocheting, singing, being with her dog Fatty, and mostly spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Walker; children,...

Aug 20, 2021

Katherine Kay Marion,77, was born September 15, 1943 to Roy A. Duty and Callie (Ross) Duty in Sallisaw, OK. She passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in a Fort Smith hospital.

Survivors include Two children, Donna and husband Joe Haraway of Vian, OK, Ronnie and wife Delayna Marion of Sallisaw, OK; Three grandchildren, Brooke and husband...

Aug 19, 2021

Linda Sue Carter, 67, from Muldrow, passed away at her home on Friday, Aug 20, 2021. Linda was born on Mar 4, 1954, in Ft Smith, AR, to Abner and Josie (Kester) Watkins. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a proud member of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Sallisaw where...

Aug 18, 2021

Harold Ottaway Tounzen, 77, was born January 21, 1944 in Muldrow, Ok to Horace and Pauline Tounzen. He passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, in Ft. Smith, Ar.

Harold was a rancher who loved to farm. He worked with his father-in-law for many years bailing hay and working cattle. He was a graduate Central High School and...

Aug 17, 2021

Garland “Joe” Chandler, a driven, hard working, loved, honest man passed from this life on August 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born February 27,1956 in Amarillo, TX to Fay and Ollie Mae Fay Chandler. He went to work on the family farm at a young age which is where his love for being a...