Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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....

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...