Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Aug 17, 2021

Calvin “Al” Leon Noel of Marble City, born September 13 1967, in Marble City to Henry and Billie (Crawford) Noel, passed away on Wed., August 18 2021 in Vian.

Al is survived by his brothers Joe Noel of Marble City, and Frank Noel of Sallisaw; sisters Charlene Taylor of Brushy, Fay Noel of Brushy, Judy Copeland of...

Aug 13, 2021

James Arlen Pratt, 78, of (Flatrock) Muldrow, passed away on August 14, Saturday, in a Ft Smith hospital. James was born on June 29, 1943 in Muldrow to Vernon and Wanda (Plank) Pratt. He was a retired plumber and rancher, enjoyed talking to people and making people smile. Spending time with his grandchildren was always at the top of...

Aug 12, 2021

Billy Joe Cheater, 61, of Sallisaw, born on April 26, 1960, in Tahlequah, passed away on August 13, 2021, in a Tahlequah hospital. He is survived by his Daughter, Karrie Cheater Smith and Husband Lonnie Maurice Smith of Fort Smith AR; his Son, Billy Joe Cheater Jr. of Sallisaw; three Grand-daughters Akiilah Shade of Muldrow, Shaniya and Ka’ mauri...

Aug 10, 2021

Lawrence A. Brown (Larry) was born October 7, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, to Lovell and Dorothy Brown. The year of 1963 was a monumental year for Larry for two reasons. He graduated from Lake High School in Hartville, Ohio, and met the love of his life Sharon R. Horton. She caught his eye and he kept his eyes on...

Aug 8, 2021

Adalyne Grayce Henning, 4 years of age, passed from this life on Aug 9, 2021, in Sallisaw. She was born on August 18, 2016, in Ft Smith, AR, to Tyler and Autumn Henning. She is survived by her parents, one sister, Aspen Henning; Grandparents, Dale Henning, David and Lisa McCoy; Great Grandparents, Robert Henning, Sandra Covington; Aunts and Uncles,...

Aug 7, 2021

Jennie Mae Roastingear, 59 of Brushy, passed away at her home on Sunday, Aug 8. 2021. She was born on Oct 6, 1961 in Tahlequah to Harold and Corena Mae (Glass) Roastingear. Jennie’s favorite pastime was to work her word search books and to enjoy her tv shows. She also enjoyed the time she spent with her children and...

Aug 6, 2021

Angel Amanda Peterson, 36 of Gans, passed away August 7, 2021 at her home. Angel was born January 24, 1985 in Midwest City, Ok.

Angel was a warrior. She beat cancer and was able to have miracle babies when doctors told her it wasn’t possible due to the chemotherapy treatments. She didn’t take no for an answer...

Aug 6, 2021

Sarah Kay Lawson- a shining light in everyone’s eyes- left this earth on August 7, 2021 at the age of 23. Sarah attended 1 ½ years at Southeastern State University in Durant, Oklahoma and was currently enrolled at Vista College in Fort Smith, Arkansas where she was studying to become a dental technician.

Sarah was born May...

Aug 3, 2021

Jesse Wayne Hixon- a brilliant, hardworking, selfless husband, dad, businessman, uncle, brother, nephew and friend- died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 as a result of a car accident in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the age of 34.

Jesse was born October 11, 1986, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Sheenah Howell-Johnson and Joey Hixon. Jesse was known to be a...

Jul 31, 2021

Jesse Pratt Jr., 48, of Muldrow, passed from this life on August 01, 2021. Jesse was born on Dec 3, 1972 in Oklahoma City to Jesse Pratt Sr. and Eva Pratt. He was self-employed in the amusement business and was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors. He was a proud father, loving brother, uncle and a dedicated friend...

Jul 27, 2021

Karen Sue Billie, 49, of Vian passed away at her home north of Vian on Wed, July 28, 2021. Karen was born on Oct 16, 1971, in Tahlequah to George and Gloria Ann (Anderson) Callie. She was raised in Sycamore Community NE of Vian and was a graduate of Sequoyah High School in 1990. She was a homemaker and...

Jul 25, 2021

Jerald Don King, 78, of Vian passed away at his home on Monday, July 26, 2021. Jerald was born on Aug 6, 1942 in Phoenix AZ to Floyd and Mary King, and had worked in sales most of his life. He was also a veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country in the US Navy. He made...

Jul 23, 2021

Jimmy Harold Taylor, 73, of Sallisaw passed away on Monday, July 24, 2021, in Vian, OK.  Jimmy was born on Dec 29, 1947, in the Bluff Community to George and Eula Pauline (Wilson) Taylor.  He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in in Vietnam with his twin brother Johnny.  He served in country from Sept 1968 to Nov...

Jul 18, 2021

Sandra “Jody” Rudick, 77, of Muldrow passed from this life on Monday, July 19, 2021, in a Ft Smith hospital.  She was born May 26, 1944, in Sallisaw to Lee and Pauline (Clark) Garvin. Jody was a graduate of Central High School and had worked for 26 years as the office manager for Marvin’s IGA.  She loved to cook,...

Jul 18, 2021

Tony Elliott Bedwell Jr, of Roland, OK passed from this life at the age of 91.  He was born on Dec. 3, 1929, in Pryor, OK to Tony E Bedwell Sr and Lily Rowe Bedwell.  He was a graduate of NE State College and had taught Special Education for many years.  He also had worked at Holly Carburetor in...

Jul 7, 2021

Alex Daniel Chuculate, 27, passed from this life on July 8, 2021, in Tulsa, OK. Alex was born on March 17, 1994, in Ft. Smith, AR to Jerry D Chuculate and Stephanie Cogburn. Alex worked for Fed Ex on the weekends as a package handler and delivery, also working for Turner Roofing Co. in Tulsa.

Alex is...

Jun 22, 2021

Lee Ellen Groves, 68, of Sallisaw passed away early Wednesday afternoon from an extended illness. She was born on Oct 22, 1952, in Holly Grove, AR to William and Lille Mae (Martin) England. She had worked for many years with Oklahoma Foods and with Rheem Air Conditioning manufacturing in Fort Smith. Lee is survived by her daughter, Terri Parham;...

Jun 20, 2021

Big Ozzie (Austin E. Goff), passed in peace Sunday, July 4th, 2021, at the age of 54 in Roland, Oklahoma. Big Ozzie was born on Jan 7, 1967, in Ft Smith to Austin and Connie (Dye) Goff. He is survived by his wife Terry and sister Myra Turner of Arkoma. Father to four children, Ozzie, Dustin, and Candy Goff...

Jun 9, 2021

Michael G Collins, passed from this life on June 10th, 2021, in Cushing, Oklahoma after having attained the age of 60 years, 4 months, and 7 days. He was born March 3rd, 1961, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the son of Sadie Dykes-Collins and Glenn Collins. Michael was a loving Father and Papa, and had worked for the Cherokee Nation as...

Jun 5, 2021

Lucretia Gay Smith, age 70, passed away at her home in Sallisaw of natural causes, on June 6, 2021. Lucretia was born on Aug 6,1950 in Granite City, IL, to Aaron Malachi and Lola Imogene (Flaherty) Smith. She worked for many years as a waitress and a cosmetologist. Lucretia lived a fulfilling life as a mother, grandmother, and friend....