Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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....

May 30, 2021

Buddy Rogers, 93, of Sallisaw went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 31, 2021. Buddy was born to Ollie and Beulah (Stimson) Rogers on March 18,1928 in Gans, OK.

Buddy and Colleen (Masterson) Rogers were married for almost 50 years until her passing on April 27, 1998. He then married Margie Carter of Blanchard, OK. Buddy...

May 18, 2021

Joel Shannon Utley II, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at age 66 near his home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife Thesa, mother Violet Crain, brother Robert Utley, children Joel Utley III of Portland, Oregon, Joshua Utley and wife Leslie of Sibley, Louisiana, Jennifer Wilhite and husband Jeffrey of Shreveport, Louisiana, grandsons Maxwell and...

May 11, 2021

Virginia Ruth Setzer, 64 born March 19, 1957 in Placer, California to George W. and Ella Ruth Burrows, passed from this life on May 8, 2021 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Virginia had 6 siblings: Russell Setzer, Tracy Setzer, Dee Griggs, Donna Lusty, Dianna Setzer, and David Setzer. She was the mother to 3 children: Charles Gober, Troy Gober...

May 4, 2021

Paul W. Frazier, 45 of Sallisaw, passed away on Wed, May 5, 2021. He was born on Dec 30, 1975 in Hacienda Heights California to Titus and Brinda (Carson) Frazier. He is survived by 2 sons, Patrick Frazier and Taylor Sanders; 3 brothers, Anthony Frazier, Brandon Frazier, and Lynwood Hughes; as well as a host of other relatives and...

Apr 25, 2021

Lois M. Thomison, 69, of Sallisaw passed away on Monday afternoon, April 26, 2021, in a Muskogee hospital. Lois was born on May 30, 1951 in Warner, OK, to Harry and Maxine (Sizemore) Smith. She was faithful in the Baptist Church, and had worked for many years with the Schwan’s Food Co. She loved to fish, and adored listening...

Apr 21, 2021

Yolanda Ann Webb Woodruff, 62, born on April 24, 1958 in Muskogee to Truman and Charlotte Ann (Pickard) Webb, passed from this life on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Yolanda was a graduate of Warner High School in 1977 and after graduation was married to Larry Woodruff for 35 years. Larry preceded her in death on Aug 2, 2020. She...

Apr 14, 2021

Kenneth M. DeLozier, 77, of Muldrow, passed away late Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born on Sept 20, 1943 to Glen and Merriell (Smith) DeLozier in Tulsa, OK. Kenny, or KD as his work family called him, was a dedicated restaurant manager and owner for the majority of his life starting with fast food establishments. Progressing to full...

Apr 11, 2021

Dominique Lynn Goff, 28, known to her friends as “Dom”, died suddenly on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1993, in West Memphis, AR to Charles and Belinda Goff. She worked for many years as a care giver and is survived by her children, Jasper Barrett, Kimberly Barrett, and Jackson Rudick; brother, Ronnie Holley; sisters,...

Apr 9, 2021

Lori Kay (Headley) Thilsted of Sallisaw, OK went to be home with the Lord after 43 years on April 10th 2021 after a long battle with brain cancer. She is survived by her husband, Robert Thilsted, and daughter Kayla Thilsted. She leaves behind her parents, Dwyane and Beverly Headley of Houston, TX and her siblings, Ana, Verna, Neal, and...

Apr 7, 2021

Robert Duane “Bud” Watterson, 56, of Sallisaw went to join our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born in Kansas City, MO on Nov 29, 1964 to Leslie and Shirley Watterson. He was joined together in marriage to Cindy Dee Woody on Sept 8, 1987. Bud will be fondly remembered as a race...

Apr 7, 2021

Becky Ray, 72, of Vian passed away at her home early Thursday morning. Becky was born on Feb 19, 1949 in Blackgum to Johnnie and Ella (Hallmark) Ray. She is survived by two sisters, Minnie Hunter Ray and Essie Armer Ray; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and...

Apr 6, 2021

Marlin D Allen, 59, of Vian passed away on Wed, April 7, 2021 unexpectantly. Marlin was born on Sept 18, 1961 in Sallisaw to Starlin and Violet Radford Allen. He had worked for the NSP Stone Supply for the past 22 years as a laborer. He was a wonderful man who loved the outdoors, Friday night football, and spending...

Apr 1, 2021

Glenda Louise Terry, 74, was born November 25, 1946 to Howard Johnson and Lucille (Craig) Johnson in Gila Bend, AZ. She was a truck driver for 37 years and fondly known as Mother Trucker by the trucking community. Glenda spent her retirement as a homemaker. She enjoyed crafting, bird watching, and taking care of stray cats. Glenda’s greatest joy...

Mar 28, 2021

Penny Marie Smith, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Mar 29, 2021 at the young age of 52. She is the daughter of Janice Hutchcraft and Jimmy Webb. She was a licensed beautician and tax preparer. Her joy in her life was her grandchildren, as well as riding her motorcycle. She is survived by her husband,...